Several new items this week - please read all the way through - thank you!
Important 1:1 Computer Program Information for the 2024-2025 School year below -
- At the October 9th, 2023 School Board meeting, the Board voted to allow the Technology Department to seek bids for Chromebooks to be purchased for the 2024-2025 School year 1:1 Computer Program. Pending Board approval on the bids, all grades (5-8) at the middle school level will be provided a school-issued Chromebook for their day-to-day school work for the 2024-2025 school year.
- We know that the holiday season in the past has been a good time to look for deals on laptops to be used for the BYOD program, so we wanted to make sure to get this announcement out to you prior to holiday season. In short, please do not purchase new laptops for your incoming middle school student(s), of any grade, 5-8.
- For more information and updates on the program please visit THIS SITE
NWEA Testing Next Week
- Students will take the winter NWEA assessment next week, on Monday (12/11) and Tuesday (12/12). We take this assessment a few times during the year and use the information collected to tailor our instruction to meet the needs of each student.
- We will run a two hour testing schedule in the morning on each of those days (12/11 & 12/12) to allow ample time to take the assessment.
- Please ensure your student(s) arrive by 8:45am with a fully charged computer and wired headphones.
ZCS Dumpsters & Abitibi Recycling
- ZCS is pleased to partner with the community to promote recycling efforts through the Abitibi program (yellow community recycling dumpsters) on our campuses. In order for the provider to continue offering this program, we would ask that users please observe the posted acceptable materials lists on the bins themselves, as well as be aware that any material placed outside trash and recycle bins results in additional fees charged to ZCS and contents are disposed of as trash.
- ZCS is assessed thousands of dollars each month when dumpsters are overflowed, or items are left outside of them on the ground. If there is no room to close the lids on any trash or recycling bin, please do not overfill or leave items outside the dumpsters.
- Thank you to those who participate with us in efforts to recycle and to keep trash in its place while reducing fees.
Safety & Security Update:
We have had some safety concerns with students staying after school unsupervised. Students are not to remain in the building after school, unless they are participating in a club or sport, or if they are meeting with a teacher directly after school. Please ensure that your child understands these rules. Thank you for helping us keep ZWest safe and secure.
For Your Calendar
- 12/11 - ZCS Board Meeting
- 12/11-12/12 - NWEA Testing
- 12/15 - PTO Ice Cream Sales
- 12/18 - 5th & 8th Choir Concert
- 12/20 - 6th & 7th Choir Concert
- 12/22 - PTO Coffee Bar
- 12/22 - LAST DAY for Lost & Found
- 12/22 - End of 2nd Quarter
- 1/8/24 - ZCS Board Meeting
- 1/9/24 - Classes Resume
- 1/9/24 - Officer Appreciation Day
- 1/12/24 - PTO Ice Cream Sales
Health Clinic Update - NEW!
- When dropping off medications or medical supplies to the Health Clinic, please check in at the Front Office. Clinic staff will be ready to assist you at the clinic window when available.
- All medical forms are located on the ZCS website/Health Forms.
- If you need to consult with the Health Clinic staff during the school day, please contact us at zwmnurse@zcs.k12.in.us.
- Thank you for your patience during the school day.
PTO Highlights (new link!)
- 12/22 Coffee Bar Signup HERE
- Minutes from 11/6 PTO Meeting
- CLICK HERE to find out what your ZWest teachers, staff, and bus drivers might share as their favorite snacks, gift cards, or school supply items. This is perfect timing to surprise them with a special treat for the upcoming holidays, for birthdays, or just as a thank you!
- PTO is looking for volunteers on December 22 (from 12-2pm) to help copy and cut Eagle cash for teachers and staff. Sign up HERE.
- Want the latest news on ZWest PTO events? Follow us on the Remind app @zwmspto. Also, check out our Facebook and Instagram page. Search ZWEST PTO. Need a PTO question answered, please email zwmspto@zcs.k12.in.us
Order your 2023-2024 yearbook HERE. The cost is $42.