2/7/2025 ZWMS Parent Newsletter

πŸ₯«FEB. 10-14: PTO FOOD DRIVE!πŸ₯« Your student can place donations in the donation boxes at the main entrances (Doors 1, 3, & 4). Single-serving, easy-to-open items are needed most. (Ideas below.) Thank you for supporting our own ZWest families!

πŸ’š Mac and cheese cups

πŸ’š Canned tuna or chicken

πŸ’š Soup cups (microwaveable)

πŸ’š Ramen noodles

πŸ’š Fruit or applesauce cups

πŸ’š Protein shakes/drinks

πŸ’š Pop Tarts or individual cereal cups

πŸ’š Granola/protein bars

πŸ’šChef Boy Ardee cups/cans

πŸ’š Boxed milk (shelf stable) or juice boxes

πŸ’š Rice/noodle packets

πŸ’š Trail mix

πŸ’š Individual bags of chips/pretzels

πŸ’š Instant oatmeal

Attention All 5th & 6th Grade Families! You are invited to attend an informational meeting about the culminating 8th grade experience...WASHINGTON, DC! Please attend on February 19th at 6:30pm if you would like to get a head start on planning for this amazing opportunity.
ZEF Eagle Honors are the perfect way to β€œShow your love” for the teachers, administrators, and staff that make ZCS a special place for you and your student! For a minimum donation of $10 per honoree, ZEF will send a personalized certificate. Proceeds help fund future ZEF grants. Send your Eagle Honors today by clicking here.
The ZWest Student Hot Cocoa Day is February 21st, hosted by ZWest PTO. This is free to all students and will take place during lunches. We are looking for Volunteers to help during the event, along with some donations to make this event EXTRA sweet! Volunteer/Donation Sign-up Link

Valentine Dessert Walk for ZWest Staff

  • Please help us wish our staff a Happy Valentine's Day on Friday, February 14th! PTO will be offering lots of treats for teachers and staff to enjoy.
  • Please visit this link to sign up for an item or two. Thanks so much for your help in making this a special event for our ZWest Staff!

Spring Coaching Opening

  • 7th Grade Asst. Baseball Coach
  • If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Athletic Director Ryan Johnson (rjohnson@zcs.k12.in.us or 317-873-1240 x10991).

Ticketing Reminder

Calendar Updates

  • 2/8 - Musical Set Build, 10am
  • 2/10-2/14Β - Student Council Candy Gram Sales at lunches
  • 2/10 - ZCS Board Meeting, 6pm
  • 2/10-2/14 - PTO Food Drive
  • 2/14 - PTO Dessert Walk, 9am
  • 2/14 - PTO Ice Cream Sales
  • 2/15 - Musical Set Build, 10am
  • 2/17 - President's Day - NO SCHOOL
  • 2/18 - Great on the 8s - Wear 8th grade t'shirts
  • 2/18 - Boys' Golf Callout - 4pm in the LGI
  • 2/20 - Girls' Tennis Callout - 4pm in the LGI
  • 2/21 - PTO Hot Cocoa Day at lunches
  • 2/22 - Musical Set Build, 10am

2024-2025 Yearbook Sales

  • The current purchase price for the yearbook is $45, through the end of this month.
  • As of February 1st, the price will increase to $50.
  • Engraved nameplates are an additional cost.
  • If you have photos from any sports or clubs that you'd like to share, you can upload them on the "e-share" link below. The code for this is zwest.

Favorite Things!

  • Have you ever wondered what the ZWest Teachers, Staff and Bus Drivers' favorite snack, gift card or supply might be? There is now a place to find all of those things and more!
  • This is perfect for Birthdays, or just a way to say Thank-You with a special treat.
  • Take the guess work out and Click the link: ZWest Teacher/Staff/Bus Drivers 2024-2025

Laptop Info for the 2024-2025 School Year

  • All grades (5-8) will be provided a school-issued Chromebook for their 1:1 device for the 24-25 school year. For more information, visit the website here.
  • School Device Coverage info HERE.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT for ZCHS 1:1 Laptop Use for the 2025-2026 School Year

  • At the December 9th School Board meeting, the extension of the 1:1 computer program into ZCHS for all freshman and sophomores was approved to begin at the start of the 25-26 school year.
  • For planning purposes, please note, all Freshman and Sophomores will be provided a ZCS Chromebook for use in the 1:1 program starting in August of 2025.
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