Eagle Friday News and Notes
May 11, 2018
STEM Night was a Blast
Toy School
Book Fair
Tuesday. May 15 the Kona Ice truck will be here from 2:20-4:30
Upcoming Events
May
11
- Eagle Play: Toy School @ 7:00 pm
- Book Fair 2:30-4:30 and 6:00-7:00 pm
12
- Eagle Play: Toy School @ 7:00 pm
- Book Fair 6:00-7:00 pm
14
- Book Fair 7:00-9:30 am and 2:30-4:30 pm
15
- PTO Meeting at 1:15
- Book Fair 7:00-9:30 am and 2:30-4:30 pm
16
- 4th grade Famous Hoosiers @ 8:30
- 2nd grade Project Fair @ 1:45
- Book Fair 7:00-9:30 am and 2:30-4:30 pm
17
- 3rd grade Walking Tour of Zionsville
18
- Field Day
25
- Awards Ceremony
- Last Student Day!
Eagle PTO
It’s one last busy week for Eagle PTO!
* Field day volunteers! We truly need help for May 18 for both morning and afternoon sessions. Please click:
http://eaglepto.ivolunteer.com/fieldday_2018
* May 17 is Rush on Main dining night. Grab a flier at school or click the link on Eagle Elementary's home page.
* May 15 at 1:15 is our last PTO meeting of the year! All parents always welcome (kids too)!
* May 10-16 is our Buy One, Get One Book Fair! Volunteer or shop: http://eaglepto.ivolunteer.com/bookfair_2018
7-9am and 2:30-4:30pm Monday (closing at 4pm), Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday the Kona Ice Truck will come by after school!
* Thank you to all the parents who donated gift cards and food to make teacher appreciation week so special!
* We have collaborated with 1st Day School Supplies to help parents and teachers get the exact supplies needed for the school year without the hassle and aggravation of shopping in stores. It’s also a donation to Eagle. Relax knowing that your school supply purchases have been completed from the comfort of your home!!! Super fast. Just click, click, and done, starting with the link below:
InfoSnap Registration for 2018-19 (for ZCS Parents)
The week of May 7 you should receive an email from Registration@zcs.k12.in.us with information and instructions on registering your child(ren) in Zionsville Community Schools for the 2018-19 school year. We request that you complete this registration by Friday, May 25.
If your child is returning to Zionsville Community Schools next year and you do not receive this email, please check your spam or junk folder. If you can’t find this email, please let us know.
If your child will not be returning to Zionsville schools next year, please notify your school(s) building secretary at your earliest convenience. For all other residency changes, please contact the Central Office at 317-873-2858.
High Ability Spring Identification
High Ability Spring Identification Deadlines
The Indiana Department of Education requires school districts to identify high ability (gifted) students and provide them with appropriately differentiated curriculum and instruction. In ZCS, we reconsider ability and achievement data of all students each spring to identify any who may need further consideration for high ability differentiation. While the High Ability designation is a state-required label for students, our school district is committed to continuous progress for all students, regardless of designation. Accelerated content is common in our classrooms as are heightened expectations and instructional levels and high-achieving peers. Instructional methods regularly group and regroup students with differentiated materials and goals. Whether or not a child is identified as High Ability, our teachers are committed to regular assessment of skills and knowledge and matching experiences to challenge each child and help him or her make maximum academic growth. We are proud to be a high-performing school district with high expectations for all students.
For students currently in grades 1-3: All students are considered for high ability each year. Our identification team looks at both achievement (NWEA) and ability (OLSAT). Since these vary from year to year with young students, we re-look at every student each spring. Parents will be notified by June 10 if their child has been recommended for differentiation based on the need for accelerated instruction or curriculum. If your child was not identified through our extensive process, parents may appeal the decision. Parents can complete the appeal process by June 15. Forms are located on the High Ability website:https://1.cdn.edl.io/STFd2znmUm9v64tOK0o5GHa56Sylujl5JYhwFChIXdtXGo0P.pdf
For students currently in grades 4-7: All students are considered for high ability each year. Our identification team considers either achievement (NWEA) or ability (OLSAT) when making decisions. Parents will be notified by June 10 if their child has been recommended for differentiation based on the need for accelerated instruction or curriculum. If your child was not identified through our extensive process, parents may appeal the decision. Parents can complete the appeal process by June 15. Forms are located on the High Ability website:https://1.cdn.edl.io/STFd2znmUm9v64tOK0o5GHa56Sylujl5JYhwFChIXdtXGo0P.pdf
As the school year comes to an end, please make sure that your textbook rental fees are paid. Textbook rental fees that are not paid in full by the end of the school year will be sent to a licensed collection agency.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Playground Access Times
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.
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Eagle Elementary
Email: aforeman@zcs.k12.in.us
Website: http://eag.zcs.k12.in.us/
Phone: (317) 873-1234