Happy Friday! Once again, there is quite a bit of new information in this newsletter - thank you for reading all the way through!
Important 1:1 Laptop Information for the 2024-2025 School year below -
- At the October School Board meeting, the Board voted to allow the Tech Department to seek bids for Chromebooks to be purchased for the 2024-2025 School year 1:1 Computer Program. Pending Board approval, 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.
- Please do not purchase new laptops for your middle school student(s), of any grade, 5-8.
- For more information and updates on the program please visit THIS SITE
- 2/5 - Counselor Appreciation Day
- 2/6 - BeSMART, 6:30pm in ZPAC
- 2/9 - PTO Ice Cream Sales
- 2/5-2/9 - Counselors/Psychologist/Social Worker Appreciation Week
- 2/5-2/12 - Candy Gram Sales
- 2/12-2/16 - PTO Food Drive
- 2/12-2/16 - Kindness Week
- 2/14 - PTO Teacher/Staff Dessert Walk
- 2/16 - PTO Student Hot Chocolate Day
- 2/19 - Presidents Day (No School)
- 2/21 - 8th Graders to Civic Theater
- 2/22 - Bus Driver Appreciation Day
- 2/23 - PTO Ice Cream Sales
- Save the date for a districtwide presentation on February 6, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. hosted in the ZCHS Star Bank Performing Arts Center. Representatives from Be SMART have prepared a presentation and are extending an invitation for a conversation concerning children, firearms, and responsible gun storage.
- The Be SMART framework is strategically designed to empower parents and adults in initiating open dialogues about gun safety. By taking responsible actions, we aim to prevent child gun deaths and injuries. The goal of the presentation is to educate and encourage the secure storage of guns—locked, unloaded, and separate from ammunition.
- Be SMART and safeguard your family. Join us at this presentation to learn more about how you can help spread awareness and work together to keep all children safe.
2024-2025 Scheduling Information
- Mr. Winger (8th grade counselor) met with all 8th graders during their regularly scheduled math class on Monday (1/22) & Tuesday (1/23). He will continue to communicate with students via Canvas regarding the 9th Grade Course Request process.
- ZWMS counselors will continue to deliver course request instructions to all current 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th grade students in the upcoming weeks. Please look for counselor communication via Canvas, and reach out to your student’s grade level counselor if you have specific questions.
Health Clinic Update
- 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)
- PTO Cookie Walk -- on Wednesday, February 14, our teachers and staff will be able to pick a dozen cookies or other treats to take home! We are still in need of donations of treats (and containers for the goodies). These items may be dropped off in the front office on Feb. 13 during school hours. Sign up HERE.
- PTO is looking for volunteers for the March Book Fair. We will be open during grade-level lunches March 11-15, and the evening of March 12th during choir concerts. CLICK HERE.
- CLICK HERE to see what your ZWest teachers, staff, and bus drivers might share as their favorite snacks, gift cards, or school supply items. This makes it easier if you want to surprise them with a special treat for birthdays, holidays, or just as a thank you!
- 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
- We need your help! We are asking that community members, staff, and students get involved by collecting and donating your bottle caps. (milk, ketchup, mustard, soda, peanut butter, mayo, cool whip, marker caps, sour cream, ice cream buckets....)
- We are partnering with Green Tree Plastics to learn about upcycling and recycling by collecting bottle caps which will later be turned into a bench and put near our native species garden.
- Drop-offs can go to ZWest Cafe, Mrs. Benson, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Patty, and Mrs. Calabria.