Eagle News and Notes
December 20, 2019
Dear Eagle Families,
With gratitude,
Andrew
Fort Reading!
Reader's Theater: Behind the Scenes
Snow Fort Architects
Upcoming Events
December 23-January 3: Winter Break!
January 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday- No School
January 21: PTO Meeting, 7:00 PM
January 23: Dad's Club Meeting, 7:00 PM
January 21: Dining to Donate, Amore
February 1: Corn Hole Tournament hosted by Eagle Dad's Club
February 17: Presidents' Day-No School
February 18: Teacher Professional Development Day- No School for Students
STEM Survey - We Want Your Input!
As a STEM Certified school we are always looking for ways to improve our approaches to STEM instruction in order to meet the needs of our students and their future. Please complete this short questionnaire based on your thoughts as a parent of your child's experience/s with STEM.
Winter Party Fun!
Science and Engineering Fair!
The Eagle Elementary Science and Engineering Fair will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2020! Last year marked the inaugural year and it was a GREAT success!
- Over 50 Projects submitted
- 60+ Students participated
- All grade levels participated
- 4 Projects competed at the SEFI Regional Science and Engineering fair with a 1st and 2nd place finish
- 2 Projects competed in the ISEF State competition; one project was honored with the Award for Excellence in Psychological Science in the Junior Division
If you like inquiry and STEM, consider participating in this years Science and Engineering Fair! Our theme this year is to improve our environment. All grade-levels are welcome and encouraged to enter and honored for their science and engineering projects! Fourth grade students, who compete in the EE Science and Engineering Fair, could possibly advance to the Central Indiana Regional Science and Engineering Fair (SEFI) at Marion University in March! Take on the challenge to participate in our school-wide science and engineering competition and change the world!
Students who are interested may pick up a permission slip and packet in the front office and/or attend the Information Night next Wednesday, December 18 from 5:30-6:30pm in the Media Center. Permission slips are due back to the front office NO LATER THAN Friday, January 10.
Before School Piano
Calling all Actors and Actresses in 3rd and 4th grade
PTO News
Spring Semester Lego Club! The dates are: January 22, February 5, February 19, March 4, March 18, April 15, April 29 and May 13 after school until 3:30 in the cafeteria. Sign up at https://eaglepto.ivolunteer.com/legospring_2020
PTO president
Gift Ideas to show your Eagle spirit!
Please contact Molly Hanlon to place an order: jpmolly@gmail.com
$15 Eagle Water Bottles
Tie-Dye Tees (Youth Only) $20
Rainbow Tie Dye - 2x Youth XL available
Blue Tie-Dye - 1x Youth Large
Green Tie Dye - 1x Youth XL and 1x Youth Medium
Zionsville Headbands in Green, White or Black - $5
Zionsville PJ Pants $25
Black/White Buffalo plaid: Youth M, Youth L
Black with white stars: Women's Small
Black/Green buffalo plaid: Youth M
Green/White plaid: Youth M
Dri-Fit Hoodies $28
Dark Gray- XL Womens
Green - Youth Large, 2x Youth XL (size 18/20, would fit ladies too)
Dri-Fit Sport Tees - $18
White - Youth M, Youth L
Light Gray - Ladies Small, Ladies Large, Youth M, 2x Youth L
Seafoam Green - 1x Youth Medium
Jade Green - 2x Youth Small, 2x Youth Large, Youth XL
ERE Offerings at Eagle Elementary
Academics
French https://programs.zionsvilleeaglerec.com/french-grades-5th-6th.cfm
Spanish https://programs.zionsvilleeaglerec.com/spanish.cfm
Math Pentathlon https://programs.zionsvilleeaglerec.com/math-pentathlon.cfm
Arts & Crafts
Paint It! Kids https://programs.zionsvilleeaglerec.com/paint-it-kids-fall-sessions.cfm
My Art https://programs.zionsvilleeaglerec.com/myart-by-art.cfm
Winter Baking https://programs.zionsvilleeaglerec.com/winter-baking.cfm
Harry Potter Games and Crafts https://programs.zionsvilleeaglerec.com/harry-potter-games-and-crafts.cfm
Drama & Music
Eagle Singers https://programs.zionsvilleeaglerec.com/eagle_union-singers.cfm
Enrichment
Winter Break Chess Camp https://programs.zionsvilleeaglerec.com/winter-break-chess-camp.cfm
Minecraft
Winter Break Minecraft Adventure Camp @ZCHS https://programs.zionsvilleeaglerec.com/minecraft.cfm
Sports
Cheer Clinic https://programs.zionsvilleeaglerec.com/2020-winter-cheer-clinic.cfm
Witsken Tennis https://programs.zionsvilleeaglerec.com/team-witsken-tennis.cfm
All Out Training Basketball https://programs.zionsvilleeaglerec.com/all-out-training-basketballbrwith-eddie-gill_-winter.cfm
Tae Kwon Do https://programs.zionsvilleeaglerec.com/tae-kwon-do.cfm
Volleyball https://programs.zionsvilleeaglerec.com/volleyball.cfm
BYOD (bring your own device) Computer Purchase Option - Grades 5-12
This time of year, the ZCS Technology Department is asked quite often, “what kind of computer should I get my student for the Bring Your Own Device 1:1 program in grades 5th-12th?” Normally we just give the minimum specs for the computers but this year we have worked with Lenovo to provide our families with an option to purchase the same device that ZCS uses for the rental program. It will be at the same discounted price ZCS pays ($506), tax free, and shipped to your door with free shipping in 2-3 weeks. If you wish to purchase instead of rent the device we selected as a technology team for its ruggedness and performance, just follow the link below and create an account with Lenovo.
https://www3.lenovo.com/le/1213352583/us/en/1213521421/login
After creating your account, we will approve you as a ZCS resident and you will receive an email from Customer Registration at ecomm.accounts@lenovo.com. After being approved, simply log in, select products, then “laptops and ultrabooks” in the upper left corner to select the only option, the Lenovo ThinkPad 11e 5th Gen. For a full explanation of the process and detailed instructions for ordering, please visit https://www.zcs.k12.in.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1655035&type=d&pREC_ID=1801359.
Student Directory
Lost and Found - Look for hats and gloves in the Cafe
School Lunch Information
ZCS Food Service Associate positions available at several of our cafeterias with a NEW starting pay of $13.00-$13.25/hour! Click here to apply directly and call 317-733-4804 with any questions!
Come join our team and meet us via this awesome (one click) video!
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR VOLUNTEERS
We value partnerships with our families and welcome parents and guardians to serve as volunteers in our schools. Each ZCS building offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities.
Examples include:
Field Trip Chaperones
Out of Town/Overnight Chaperones
Tutors
Volunteer Coaches
Classroom Helpers (PTO parties/room parents)
Library Helpers
After Prom Workers
Field Day/Jog-A-Thon Volunteers
Book Fair Sales/Athletic Ticket Sales
During the school day, all volunteers are expected to sign in at the front office. Prior to the volunteer opportunity, all volunteers must sign a Non-disclosure Acknowledgement Form and have successfully completed a Full Criminal History Background Check. Necessary background check paperwork is available on the ZCS website at the Volunteers/BRAVO link and should be submitted at least 10 days prior to the intended volunteer date. Volunteers must also view the state mandated confidentiality/bullying video, provided on the Volunteer/BRAVO website. The volunteer will pay the fee* for the full background check which will expire after 5 years. The link to apply for the full background check can be accessed on the Volunteers/BRAVO link on the ZCS main webpage. For more information, contact the Volunteer/BRAVO Coordinator.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR VISITORS
During the school day, all visitors must enter via the front door and sign-in at the front office. Visitors need to be prepared to present a government issued photo ID which will be scanned against the National Sex Offender Registry. All visitors will be issued a visitor badge/tag to be worn inside the building at all times.
Examples Include:
Lunch Guests
Classroom Guest Speakers
Classroom Special Events (Grandparent Day/Famous Hoosiers/etc.)
Parent/Teacher Conferences
We ask that all visitors schedule an appointment to meet with teachers, counselors, administrators and all other staff members so that we may best serve everyone. Visitors other than parents/guardians must be prearranged and organized through the main office.
*ZCS thanks all volunteers for generous support of our youth and schools. Thank you, too, for supporting assurance of student and staff safety by completing and paying for a volunteer background check.
Eagle Elementary
Email: aforeman@zcs.k12.in.us
Website: http://eag.zcs.k12.in.us/
Phone: (317) 873-1234