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Don't forget to RSVP for our first ever BACK TO SCHOOL BBQ! Flyers went home last week! We hope to see you here!
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We had a great time last night at the Kindergarten Social! Thank you for all who were able to attend! Big shout out to our staff, Udderly-Moolicious, and A+ Tutors for helping make the event so much fun!
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Do you have the time, experience and desire to step in to help make educational decisions for a child with an Individualized Education Plan when the child's parent is not available or cannot be located? Each year hundreds of Missouri students need a caring adult to serve as an educational surrogate. Learn how you can help: /o/fzsd/page/education-surrogates
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Don't forget tonight is our Kindergarten Social! We look forward to seeing our kindergarten students and families this evening!
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Spirit wear order forms are coming home today! Make sure to send in the order form and payment at the same time. All forms are due by Friday, Sept. 8th!
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The supplies have been dropped off.
The schedules have been picked up.
Download the FZ app. Subscribe to your school. Check dining in the menu to plan for breakfast and lunch tomorrow, the first day of school.
We're looking forward to starting the new school year!
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Welcome Back Panther Cubs!
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Remember to download the Fort Zumwalt app!
It's everything Fort Zumwalt, in your pocket.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3w6NXGW
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3zQUgQb
Remember that, when you download the app, you should tap the Menu in the lower left, then Settings in the lower right. Set your default organization to the school you want to see when you open the app. Use the “My Organizations” list to add other schools or the district to make sure you get all important notifications.
When you return to the home screen, use the schools button in the lower right to navigate between your favorite pages.
In the menu, tap dining and set the pulldown to see all for menus as they are updated
Also from the menu, tap events to see your school's calendar. Use the down arrows to save events to your calendar, so you're ready to keep up with Fort Zumwalt this school year.
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We are just one month away from the first day of the 2023-2024 school year and the Back-to-School HQ is live! From supply lists to sports physicals get what you need at go.FZSD.us/BackToSchool. And remember to download our app, free for Apple or Android to keep up with #FZSD
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The Back-to-School HQ is live at
https://www.fz.k12.mo.us/page/back-to-school-headquarters
Find annual paperwork, supply lists, Student Nutrition and Transportation info, and more.
Remember to download the Fort Zumwalt app for Android https://bit.ly/3w6NXGW
or for iPhone https://apple.co/3zQUgQb
When you download the app, you should tap the Menu in the lower left, then Settings in the lower right. Set your default organization to the school you want to see when you open the app. Use the “My Organizations” list to add other schools or the district to make sure you get all important notifications. When you return to the home screen, use the schools button in the lower right to navigate between your favorite pages.
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Good morning and welcome to the last week of school! A few things to do this week:
1. Pay fines, fees and Student Nutrition Balances.
2. Pick up medicine from the school clinic. It cannot be sent home on the bus.
3. Verify your e-mail in the Parent Portal so you don’t miss important communication this summer.
4. Return library books and other school materials.
5. Check the lost and found. (That missing garment could be there somewhere!)
6. Check dates for welcome back and open house.
7. Mark your calendars: We’ll see you Aug. 21!
8. Put on your sunscreen and grab your water bottle for field day!
And, if you haven't already, download the Fort Zumwalt app. Go to settings and subscribe to your schools and get notifications, which will keep you up-to-date regarding annual paperwork; supply lists, important dates and more. Be proactive! Download the Fort Zumwalt app For Android: https://bit.ly/3w6NXGW
For ios: https://apple.co/3zQUgQb
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Welcome to the annual FZSD Art Show!
Work from every grade and every school!
Last year's was so well attended that we've expanded to two nights this year.
Today until 6:30 p.m., for those in North High & West High boundaries.
Tomorrow from 4:30-6:30 p.m. for those in East High & South High boundaries.
1138 Tom Ginnever Ave. Park on the east side of the building.
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JLM Panther Cubs, wear your STL Cardinals gear or RED today!
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#FZSupt As part of the state's new report cards for schools, Fort Zumwalt is Mapping Our Future. Throughout the 2022-2023 school year, Jennifer Waters, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, and Dr. Paul Myers, Superintendent-Elect, have led the steering committee for the district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP). Incoming #FZSupt shares an overview of the process so far and what comes next. Together Myers and Waters explain "the big buckets," priority items facing the district. The document, which will outline the district's goals for the next three to five years, is due to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education this summer.
On major podcast apps, YouTube and at fz.k12.mo.us
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Coming Sunday: As part of the state's new report cards for schools, #FZSD is Mapping Our Future. Incoming #FZSupt Dr. Paul Myers and Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Jen Waters explain "the big buckets," priority items facing the district. bit.ly/3NhjM9y On major podcast apps and YouTube: FORTiTUDEonair
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Celebrating Our Staff: Submit your Shout-Out Today!
Our Blue Notes are open for this semester until May 2. Use the link below to send a Blue Note of appreciation, celebration or thanks to a Fort Zumwalt staff member. We'll be delivering them during Appreciation Week, May 1 - 5. Let's make some noise for our amazing staff!
Submit a Blue Note Now: https://forms.gle/PnhcrU2JZWSSyiHY7
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We are so excited to share that our very own Mrs. Hawkins has been awarded the Fort Zumwalt Educator of the Year Award!! Mrs. Hawkins is our phenomenal technology teacher who goes above and beyond for our JLM panther cubs each and every day! Thank you Mrs. Hawkins for all that you do!
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Good morning! Today is an Early Release Day across Fort Zumwalt School District. All schools will dismiss 2-and-a-half hours early today. Enjoy the weather!
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#FZSD #leaderinme League of Leaders connects high school #studentleaders with elementary students. It's the latest effort in a long commitment to empowering #studentleadership https://bit.ly/3Abii8H
#NSLW2023
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Phone service has been restored! Thanks for your patience.