December 12th Newsletter

ZWest PTO - Holiday Breakfast for our Teachers & Staff

• Help us in treating the amazing teachers & staff at ZWest to a Holiday breakfast on Friday, Dec 19th.
• Please use the link HERE to our signup for breakfast items.
• All items must be dropped off to the front office on Thursday, Dec 18th or by 7:45 am on Friday, Dec 19th.

ZWest Boys' Volleyball Callout meeting

Any 7th or 8th grade boy interested in playing Boys' Volleyball this season, should plan on meeting with Coach Comer during their lunch in West Hall on Monday, December 15th.

Boys & Girls Lacrosse- Call out meeting information !

• If you're interested in playing lacrosse for Zionsville, please attend our upcoming call out meeting on Monday, January 12th at 7:00 pm in the LGI room at ZWEST.
• Zionsville lacrosse is a no cut sport that fields an A/Varsity team and one or more B/JV teams at every age level.
• This informational meeting is for any interested boy or girl in 5th through 8th grade regardless of experience level.
• Attendees will learn about the offerings for our 5th and 6th club teams and our 7th and 8th grade school teams including but not limited to: schedules, costs, equipment, physical requirements, grade expectations, and some opportunities to try lacrosse before the official season starts in March and runs through May.

If you're unable to attend and have questions about Zionsville lacrosse please email Jason Arnett, Zionsville Lacrosse Board Chair, at jason@zlax.org. More information can also be found at zlax.org.

Important reminder - Lost & Found items 🧤🧥

• A gentle reminder that lost & found items are kept at the back of the cafeteria/West Hall.
• Please encourage your students to look for any items that they may have missed. We have unclaimed jackets, sweatshirts, water bottles, lunch bags & other items.
• Any unclaimed clothing/items will be donated/discarded after the winter break.

ZWest Teachers, Staff and Bus Drivers- Favorite Things List !!

• Just in Time for the Holidays........If 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 the upcoming Holidays, Birthdays or just a way to say "Thank You" with a special treat.
• Take the guess work out and click the link: ZWest Teachers/Staff/Bus Drivers Favorite things.

At Zionsville West Middle School, we care about our families!

Life can bring unexpected challenges, and we want you to feel assured that you don’t have to face them alone. If your family needs a bit of extra support, whether for a brief moment or a longer duration, we’re here to offer help. As we approach the holiday season, we are aware that members of our Zionsville West community may be seeking extra assistance to provide for their families. Please reach out to our counselors if you think your family would benefit from some extra help.

Local Agencies Offering Holiday Support

Holiday assistance: Please note the following agencies provide a variety of assistance for families. Please contact the agencies directly for a full list of services.

1. Love, Inc: Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Mon/Wed/Fri, Phone: (765) 482-6144, Services: Short-term assistance and education services supported by Boone County churches, Website: loveincbc.org
2. Zionsville Food Pantry: Location: Zionsville Presbyterian Church, Phone: (317) 873-6503. Website: Zionsville Food Pantry
3. Shalom House: Meals and food resources, including during school breaks. Phone: (765) 891-9065, Website: theshalomhouse.org
4. Indiana 211: Access to statewide support resources, Dial 211, Website: in211.communityos.org
5. Feeding Indiana’s Hungry: Locate nearest food bank. Website: feedingindianashungry.org
6. The Caring Center: Holiday food baskets, Christmas gifts for teens (13–18), Thanksgiving meals, and more, Phone: (765) 482-2020, Website: thecaringcenter.net
7. Boone County Community Chest: Public forum for free resources and items. Facebook Group: Boone County Community Chest.
8. HoosierHelp.org: Variety of statewide resources. Website: hoosierhelp.org

****Additional Resources: For information on assistance offered by other Boone County organizations & to access the Boone County food resources weekly calendar, please click here.

Student Chromebook Chargers

• Student devices can use either of the following: 65W USB-C Power Adapter or 45W USB-C Power Adapter.
• Some specific chargers that work great are the following:
• USB C Laptop Charger 65W
• Chromebook Charger 45W USB C
• Laptop Charger-45W USB-C Power Adapter
• Sometimes the product links get updated and if any of the above links don't work, parents/guardians are welcome to reach out to zwmstech@zcs.k12.in.us if they need further clarification or updated links.

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