9/20/2024 ZWMS Parent Newsletter

Important 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 2024-2025 School Year. For more information, visit the website here.
  • Sign up for School Device Coverage HERE. The portal for device coverage will be open through the end of October.

Mark Your Calendars!

  • 9/23-9/27 - College GO Week
  • Month of October - Sock-tober Drive (more info below)
  • 10/2 - Cafe Worker & Custodial Appreciation Day
  • 10/2 - 6th & 7th Grade Orchestra Concert
  • 10/2-10/10 - Scholastic Book Fair
  • 10/7 - 8th Grade D.C. Field Trip Meeting 6pm (parents & students)
  • 10/8 - Picture Retakes
  • 10/8 - 5th Grade Band Concert 6pm
  • 10/8 - 6th Grade Band Concert 7pm
  • 10/10 - 7th & 8th Grade Choir Concert 7pm
  • 10/11 - PTO Ice Cream Sales
  • 10/14-10/18 - Fall Break (No School)
  • 10/21 - School Resumes

2024-2025 PTO Info

Our ZWest Food Pantry is growing! If you are interested in volunteering in our pantry room, or donating items, please reach out to Abby Akeright (aakeright@zcs.k12.in.us).

College GO! Week!

  • What is College Go! Week you ask? It is a campaign that takes place in September across Indiana. It is designed to deliver important college and career planning messages to students in simple and fun ways that are aligned with Indiana's education standards.
  • Please be on the lookout for more information from our counseling team. Learn More Indiana resources will be shared through the daily Canvas calendar.
  • Wednesday’s homeroom activity will allow students the opportunity to dig deeper into the Learn More Indiana digital magazine!
  • We encourage students and staff to wear College Spirit Wear on Wednesday!
  • Click here to enter the Indiana529 contest for a chance to win a $1000 toward a college savings account.
  • Click here if you are interested in learning more about the 21st Century Scholars Program.

Scholastic Book Fair

  • The ZWest PTO Fall Scholastic Book Fair is scheduled to kick-off Wednesday, October 2nd.
  • New this year - the book fair will run across 2 weeks, from 10/2-10/10, during student lunches.
  • The fair will also be open 2 nights of music performances (10/2 & 10/8).
  • Make shopping at the book fair easy by setting up your student's E-Wallet. Please visit this Book Fair Home Page for details.

Volunteers Needed - come join the fun and sign up HERE for a shift to volunteer.

Immunizations

  • Indiana code (IC 20-34-4-5) states that all children attending public schools in our state shall be immunized according to requirements set forth by the Indiana Department of Health.
  • Please ensure that the health clinic professional in your child’s school has been supplied with the most up-to-date copy of your child’s immunization records!
  • A link to the required immunizations for the 2024-2025 school year can be found HERE.

Ticket Info for Sporting Events

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