Eagle News and Notes
March 13, 2020
We know the change in schedule will present new challenges for families. Our team here at Eagle has been working hard today to organize and prepare eLearning modules for students. We not only hope to establish a structure of academic continuity through our activities, but also a culture of feeling connected to our Eagle community. Eagle staff members will be in communication through Canvas and email. Please reach out with questions and comments about how we can best support your family in the coming days.
In the Foreman household we plan to spend Sunday evening establishing our schedule and and structure for multiple days of eDay learning. Our structure may very well include getting dressed in the morning, established start times for eDay modules, managing expectations for TV and video game time, and likely, designated work spaces for both of the kiddos. With full anticipation of encountering "bumps in the road" by Wednesday or so of next week, our hope is that a structure and routine will help us all, parents and children, enjoy positive eLearning experiences.
eDay Modules will be made available by classroom teachers by 9:00 a.m. each weekday morning. We highly recommend that students stay on top of assignments so that they do not begin to pile up and become overwhelming. Again, reach out to your child's teacher with questions along the way.
Please continue to watch for ZCS updates from Dr. Robison in the following weeks. Those updates will contain the most up to date information as it relates to school schedules and activities.
We hope you and your loved ones stay healthy!
Respectfully,
Andrew Foreman
Kindergarten Registration
Registration for Zionsville Community Schools Kindergarten is currently paused. We will notify families when the registration site has re-opened and inform families if there have been any changes to our round-up schedule.
Upcoming Events
March 27-April 3: Spring Break!
April 8: Kindergarten Round up
April 22: Technology Talk with Dan Layton & PTO meeting at 6:30
April 24 & 25: Eagle Play: The Wind in the Willows 6:30 pm
May 19: Eagle Exhibition Night: A Showcase of Learning 5:30-7:00 pm (More information to come)
The Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT)
The CogAT is a multiple-choice assessment administered to all students in kindergarten and second grade. Kindergarten students take a short screener while second grade students take the full three-part assessment. This is a computer based assessment that measures reasoning skills with different types of verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal questions. The CogAT uses two types of norms when tests are scored: age norms, and grade norms. Age norms compare how a student performed relative to other children of the same age, and grade norms compare how a student performed relative to other children in the same grade. Scores will be posted on each child’s Power School account after scoring has been completed. For more information please contact your child’s school counselor.
Before School Piano or Other Instrument
PTO News
- Extravaganza Wrap UpThank you to the families who attended and the volunteers for making Extravaganza one of the best yet! There are still some open opportunities:Order an Eagle Original Staff Cookbook
Participate in a Hosted Party:
Pool Party May 30
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054EABA92DA0FC1-pool
Craft Party May 3 1st & 2nd Graders
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054EABA92DA0FC1-crafting
Party April 18 Grades 2-4
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054EABA92DA0FC1-beyblade1
Beyblade Party April 25 PrK - 2nd Grade
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054EABA92DA0FC1-beyblade
Ladies Night Out April 8
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054EABA92DA0FC1-ladies
Cheese Tasting April 17
Field Day is May 14th with a rain date of May 15th, please sign up at https://eaglepto.ivolunteer.com/fieldday_2020
Kristie Goehausen
PTO president
Student Directory
Lost and Found - Look for hats and gloves!
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