WZES Family Newsletter
Hello, Bulldog Families!
We have had a great start to the 2023-2024 school year. We are continuing to practice our routines and procedures for school each day.
Please make sure you have created your myStudent Parent Portal, updated emergency contact information, acknowledged the Parent Bill of Rights, paid fees and have started to monitor attendance.
Now that we have buses and cars running smoothly. We are asking for additional parent assistance in making sure that you have your car/walker tag for dismissal. Also, please download the WheresTheBus app to know where the bus within the route.
We have begun our FALL TESTING window. The FAST testing gives us information in reading and math for all of our students. The NWEA Maps testing is for our 3rd-5th graders and gives us information about how much we know about science.
Wednesday, Sept 6, is our first early release day at 2:00 p.m. Please make sure transportation and after school care arrangements are made.
Please take a look at the information contained in this newsletter, as we have a great deal to share!
If you have an questions or need more assistance, please call us at the school or use the emails found at the end of the newsletter.
Mrs. Twardosz, Ms. Purcell, Mrs. Allen, Mr. Vazquez
Early Release Days
This year, Pasco County Schools will have eight early release days for students. Mark your calendar now for these Wednesdays! Schools will release at 2:00 p.m.
Scholastic Book Fair - September 1-8
Grown-Ups
Students
Open House
WZES Hours
Dismissal
We have our afternoon routines established including rainy day dismissals! If there is severe weather such as lightning in the area, we will delay the release of students. We will get your child out to you as soon as possible. Please make sure you have your car tag displayed to make car riders run smoother.
Please make sure your child's teacher knows how your child is getting home. If there are any changes to dismissal, please contact the office prior to 3:00pm.
Bus Riders
Bus riders must follow all the rules on the bus to have a safe ride! Please help us with reminding your child(ren) that...
- Students will not distract the bus driver
- Students will sit properly and remain seated while the bus is in motion
- Students will not throw or project anything inside or out of the bus
- Students will sit in any seat assigned to them
Attendance
Help Your Child Succeed in School: Build the Habit of Good Attendance Early
Did you know:
- Students should miss no more than 10 days of school each year to stay on track to graduation.
Students can be chronically absent even if they only miss a day or two every few weeks.
Attendance is an important life skill that will help your child graduate from college and keep a job.
What you can do:
- Make school attendance a priority. This includes arriving to school on time each day.
- Talk about the importance of showing up to school every day. Help your child maintain daily routines, such as finishing homework and getting a good night’s sleep.
Classroom Birthday Parties
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WZES Health and Wellness
WZES Flu Clinic Oct 6, 2023. Please look for consent forms in your kids backpacks and return by Oct 4, 2023. Only the students who have a completed form will receive the vaccine. Contact school clinic if you need a new consent form.
WZES Health Screening Oct 13, 2023. This is for KG, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades. Please have consents for vision, hearing, BMI marked (yes or no) on your Parent Bill of Rights. Contact school nurse for any questions.
Parent Portal
It is very important that you have access to your child's Parent Portal. This is where you will be able to view your child's Progress Reports and Report Cards, test results, and bus passes.
Please also make sure that you have completed your child's Parent Bill of Rights, which can be accessed through the Parent Portal. It is important that parents acknowledge and declare in writing whether they want their student to participate in various educational opportunities and related activities, and whether their students may be provided healthcare and other services available to them.
You can find more information about the Parent Bill of Rights and the Parent Portal at the following website: https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/oll_documents/parent-bill-of-rights.If you need help creating or logging in to your account, please call our front office at 813-794-6300.
Volunteers
The volunteer application period is open! If you are interested in volunteering for anything( field trips, classroom, etc.) @WZES for the 2023-24 school year, please fill out an application @ https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/comm/page/volunteer.
If you already have been a volunteer, you must reapply every year!
Community Assessment Team and Student Advisory Council Volunteers needed...
We always love when our families are involved and help promote a positive learning community for our students! The SAC/CAT hears about important school initiatives and gives input to help improve our school.
2023-2024 School Calendar
September Calendar of Events
September 4th - No School
September 6th - Early Release Day - School dismisses at 2:00 p.m.
September 7th - Open House/Title One Meeting
- 6:00 p.m. - K-2
- 6:45 p.m. - 3-5
September 15 - Progress Reports
September 21 - Chick-Fil-A Night
September 22 - Fall Pictures; All Pro Dad
Contact Us...
Main Office: (813) 794-6300
WZES Website: https://wzes.pasco.k12.fl.us/
WZES Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WZESBulldogs
WZES Twitter: https://twitter.com/WZES_Bulldogs
Administrative Team:
Principal ~ Mrs. Twardosz ctwardos@pasco.k12.fl.us
Assistant Principal ~ Mrs. Allen aallen@pasco.k12.fl.
Assistant Principal ~ Ms. Purcell epurcell@pasco.k12.fl.us
Administrative Intern ~ Mr. Vazquez yvazquez@pasco.k12.fl.us
Student Services Team:
Clinic Assistant ~ Denise Bartus dbartus@pasco.k12.fl.us
School Nurse ~ Megan Otero motero@pasco.k12.fl.us
School Counselor: Jennifer Asaro ~ jasaro@pasco.k12.fl.us
School Psychologist ~ Amanda Odum aodum@pasco.k12.fl.us
School Social Worker ~ Leortha Lloyd llloyd@pasco.k12.fl.us
School Social Worker ~ Madison Troeller mtroelle@pasco.k12.fl.us
Student Support Specialist ~ Caitlyn Currie ccurrie@pasco.k12.fl.us
Behavior Support Team:
Dropout Prevention Teacher ~ Justin Hodge jhodge@pasco.k12.fl.us
Intervention Teacher ~ Killian Hoffman khoffman@pasco.k12.fl.us
Need to contact a teacher? All teacher emails can be found on our website. Just click the Contact Us on the tab at the top.