Eagle Friday News and Notes
May 18, 2018
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.
Sweet Ride!
Pennies for Patients
Famous Hoosiers
Toy School
Upcoming Events and Spirit Week
May
21
- Mismatched Clothes Day
22
- Field Day!
- Favorite Color Day
23
- Crazy Hair Day
24
- Twin Day and/or Hat Day
25
- Zionsville Spirit Day
- Awards Celebration starting @ 1:30 in the gym and 4th Grade Honor Walk @ 2:15
- Last Student Day!
Eagle Outdoor Learning Experience
We also have an opportunity for families to get involved through sponsoring a plant. Please use the form below and send it to school with your child in an envelope marked, "Sponsor a Plant."
Eagle PTO
- Thanks to everybody who has helped with planning for field day (now scheduled for May 22) especially Mary Vens, Karen Horn and Alyssa Jackson. Also thank you to Molly Hanlon, Danielle Tucker and all who helped with the book fair. Special thanks to Jenny Goodman and Ericka Pickell for donating teacher treats in May.
- Sincere appreciation to our outgoing and incoming PTO officers, and those who donated time to PTO this year to help make a difference at our school!
- If you own or work for a business that would be interested in donating to ZCS Elementary Jog-A-Thon please email eaglejogathong@gmail.com for more details, there are a number of different sponsorship levels available.
- Link your Kroger Plus Shopper’s Card to Eagle and PTO receives money every time you shop. Create an online account with Kroger: https://www.kroger.com/account/create/, then sign up for the Community Rewards Program: https://www.kroger.com/account/enrollCommunityRewardsNow (Eagle’s number is 77852 - be sure to select Eagle in Zionsville!)
- Visit us on Facebook at Eagle Elementary PTO or send a message to PTOeagleZCS@gmail.com with questions
- 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. So, this summer 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:
From the Clinic
Medication Pick up in the Health Clinic
A quick reminder, ALL medication that is in the health clinic must be picked up by May 25th 2018. The clinic is open on school days from 7:30 am-3:30 pm.
For the safety of our students, all medication must be transported to and from school by an adult. Any medication that is left in the clinic will be discarded by St. Vincent Hospital.
Please contact me in the clinic with any questions or concerns.
Kendra Scales, Health Center Assistant
Peyton Manning Children's Hospital St. Vincent
Eagle Elementary School
317.873.1234 x15993 TEL
317.873.5868 FAX
Crayon Initiative
In efforts to reduce, reuse, recycle Kindy kids in Mrs. Weaver's Class will be working with the Crayon Initiative and collecting your used crayons!! The crayons collected will be recycled and the recycled crayons are distributed to art programs at children’s hospitals across the U.S., brightening the lives of young patients during their stay. Why our kindy kids think you should donate:
"Some people might not have money for crayons in the hospital."
"So they won't be sad, and they will be happy and color."
"So they can feel better!"
"So they can be happy and not bored when they are stuck at the hospital."
"Because coloring makes you less bored."
"They need to have a little bit of fun while they are in the hospital."
"Less stuff in the trash"
A box will be placed outside the cafeteria doors next week for crayon collection!
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 a close, please make sure your 2017-2018 fee have been paid in full by the last day of school. Accounts with unpaid fees will be sent to Kinum, a licensed collection agency.
Please log into your students PowerSchool account and click on the Balance Tab to determine if you have an outstanding balance…
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.
School Lunch Information
Transportation Twitter Handle
Strong in Every Way
Community Events
Extra Offerings
Eagle Elementary
Email: aforeman@zcs.k12.in.us
Website: http://eag.zcs.k12.in.us/
Phone: (317) 873-1234