Hope it has been a restful break. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! HS has an A Day, MS a B Day and elementary a C Day. Remember: Download the FZ app. Set your default school in settings. Tap Menu, then Dining to see breakfast and lunch choices. Be sure you turn notifications on for important updates.

Silent auction winners from Winter Wonderland got to spend time teaching and learning with their favorite Fine Arts teacher!






Do you know someone who will be 5 years old on or before July 31, 2024? It’s time for their grown-ups to mark the calendar for Kindergarten Enrollment!
Enroll online March 13, 2024. Staff will be available at 14 of our elementary schools from 2 - 7 p.m. that day for families who would like to stop by. Once your student is enrolled, you will be connected with your school for resources and information on upcoming events as we move closer to the first day of kindergarten.
Go to bit.ly/48lIGMH and download the event to your calendar today. Watch for more information in January.
Shout out for JL Mudd Elementary technology teacher Abigail Hawkins! The 2023 FZ Educator of the Year, is among this year's recipients of the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award. The Emerson Award is one of the St. Louis region’s most recognized teacher recognition programs and, while it celebrates teachers’ accomplishments, it also celebrates their dedication to their students and the profession. Congratulations Abigail! You can hear from her in this FORTiTUDE podcast: bit.ly/3yMomVp

Shout out for JL Mudd Elementary technology teacher Abigail Hawkins! The 2023 FZ Educator of the Year, is among this year's recipients of the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award. The Emerson Award is one of the St. Louis region’s most recognized teacher recognition programs and, while it celebrates teachers’ accomplishments, it also celebrates their dedication to their students and the profession. Congratulations Abigail! You can hear from her in this FORTiTUDE podcast: bit.ly/3yMomVp

There's no season like show season! Tonight, tomorrow night and Saturday night, FZN Panther Players present: Pride and Prejudice.
We are so thankful for our amazing Educational Support Professionals at JL Mudd! They go above and beyond for our panther cubs. We appreciate each of you!




Way to go JL Mudd families! There were 11 turkeys donated today! **UPDATE...We are now at 13!


Kindergarten students were eager to get started on their math benchmark this week!



Today we honored so many veterans and enjoyed every second of it! Thank you to everyone who made the day so special.






Coming Sunday on the FORTiTUDE podcast: #FZSupt update, complete with our new student segments. Celebrations, updates on our long-range plan and a look ahead to bad weather. Remember, you can always tune in on the FZ app, YouTube or where you get your podcasts.

Coming Sunday on the FORTiTUDE podcast: #FZSupt update, complete with our new student segments. Celebrations, updates on our long-range plan and a look ahead to bad weather. Remember, you can always tune in on the FZ app, YouTube or where you get your podcasts.

There is so much learning that happens outside of the classroom! In PE this week students started to learn the foundations of throwing a football!
In Library, students are investigating different bugs using many different sources.
In Technology, students are collaborating as they research leaders throughout history!






There is so much learning that happens outside of the classroom! In music this week students engaged in lots of movement and had to work together to follow the directions of the activity!
In art, 1st graders worked hard on print making with warm and cool colors! In other classes students are working on artwork that will line the halls for Veterans Day!





In 2022, 68% of voters approved #FZProp4, a $125 million no-tax-increase bond issue. Learn about the work underway to maintain and improve our facilities for the Health, Safety, Growth and Opportunity of our students in this FORTiTUDE podcast. bit.ly/3ZJxia4

In 2022, 68% of voters approved #FZProp4, a $125 million no-tax-increase bond issue. Learn about the work underway to maintain and improve our facilities for the Health, Safety, Growth and Opportunity of our students in this FORTiTUDE podcast. bit.ly/3ZJxia4

Kindergarten students in Ms. Macek's class took their learning to the outdoor classroom. This week the focus has been on nonfiction texts and facts! They read "Life in a Pond" and explored our own pond for some writing and illustration inspiration.





During math time, JLM panther cubs have been working together to problem solve in many different ways! Students are learning a variety of math concepts along with sharing, listening and working cooperatively with their peers!





A HUGE THANK YOU to the O'Fallon Fire Department for making our first ever back to school BBQ the absolute best! Families from both JL Mudd and Forest Park got together for an evening of fun! We cannot wait to do this again!






Lots of collaboration and exploring going on during math! From Kindergarten to Second grade, students are engaged and having fun!





