Eagle News and Notes
November 22, 2019
With gratitude,
Andrew
Upcoming Fall Events
November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break
December 2 & 3: Think First and Stay Safe Presentations (More info below)
December 3: Dine to Donate @ Chuy's
December 4: Paint it Pottery from 6:00-8:00 pm
December 23-January 3: Winter Break!
Melchior Marionettes
Thank you PTO for sponsoring!
Congrats Spell Bowl Team!
Dance Kaleidoscope
Thank you PTO for sponsoring!
STEM Survey
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.
Eagle Express
Turkeys?
THINK FIRST AND STAY SAFE BODY SAFETY LESSONS FOR K-4 STUDENTS
The Body Safety Programs will be presented to all kindergarten, first, second, third and fourth grade students on December 2 and 3. Information about the program can be found at www.indianaprevention.org . If you would prefer for your child/children to not participate in the Think First and Stay Safe program, please complete the official Parent Opt-Out Form. It is linked below or can be requested from the office. The Parent Opt-Out forms are due by Tuesday, November 26, 2019.
To learn about the program content, visit: https://www.indianaprevention.org/parentresources to watch the Child Lures Prevention video.
Kindergarten families and families new to Eagle, please reach out to your child's teacher if you would like a copy of the parent guide.
RSVP for Dinner During Pottery Event
PTO News
BAKING HELP NEEDED!!! We will be holding our annual Teacher/Staff Cookie Walk on December 13th. We are looking for individuals to bake (or buy) 3 dozen cookies for the event. Please consider signing up if you have not already done so. Sign-up through iVolunteer: https://eaglepto.ivolunteer.com/bakers__2019
LEGO club will be moved to December 11.
Our next Eagle Express delivery date is set for 12/13! There is plenty of time to send a letter to your child or have your child write a letter to a classmate or sibling at the school. If out-of-town relatives or friends would like to send a letter to your student, they are welcome to mail it to the school’s address. Just include the student’s name and the student’s teacher’s name on the envelope. The 2nd grade Wee Deliver team will take care of the rest! Eagle Elementary class addresses can be found here: https://eag.zcs.k12.in.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=526412&type=d&pREC_ID=1066808
The Eagle Extravaganza Auction Committee needs volunteers for our biggest Spring fundraiser, Eagle Extravaganza, being held on March 1st! Please contact Marcia Rosenfeld (marcia.rosenfeld@gmail.com) if you would be willing to help
We want to thank everyone who contributed to make our JAT fundraiser such a HUGE success. We wanted to give you a quick snapshot of some things that the PTO has been able to fund so far this school year thanks to your contributions.
- Climbing Wall for the Gymnasium ($14,000)
- $250 for every Teacher at Eagle Elementary for Classroom Needs
- Busing Fees for Field Trips ($1,600 in September/October)
- Electronic Student Directory
- Sharks for 3rd Grade Shark Dissection
- Famous Hoosier’s Project 4th Grade
- “Specials in Residence” including the Sustainable Indiana & Butterfly Presentation, Musical Presentations for all grade levels, and Marionettes for K/1 grade
- Professional Development for Teachers at Eagle Elementary
- Teacher/Staff Appreciation events such as Birthday Recognition, Dinner for Teachers/Staff during Parent/Teacher Conferences, October Coffee Bar, and Back to School Luncheon
- $2,800 in Educational Enhancement Funding including money for light tables and supplies, 2nd grade Mindfulness Space, STEM materials, and more.
- And be on the lookout for new Sound Paneling in the Gymnasium this spring!
PTO president
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.
ERE Offerings at Eagle Elementary
Sports
- 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
Arts & Crafts
- Unicorn Club https://programs.zionsvilleeaglerec.com/unicorn-club.cfm
- Winter & Holiday Canvas https://programs.zionsvilleeaglerec.com/paint-it-kids-fall-sessions.cfm
- My Art Paint & Pottery Class https://programs.zionsvilleeaglerec.com/myart-by-art.cfm
Drama & Music
Enrichment
- Winter Break Chess Camp https://programs.zionsvilleeaglerec.com/winter-break-chess-camp.cfm
Minecraft
- Thanksgiving Minecraft Camp @ZCHS https://programs.zionsvilleeaglerec.com/minecraft.cfm
- Winter Break Minecraft Adventure Camp @ZCHS https://programs.zionsvilleeaglerec.com/minecraft.cfm
Student Directory
Fundraising to help Lost and Found
- The PTO is excited to announce a fundraising partnership with Mabel's Labels! The brand is designed for families and includes products such as baby bottle labels, allergy and medical alert labels, sports, household and seasonal item labels. They are durable and laundry, dishwasher and microwave safe! Simply log on to mabelslabels.com and click on the "Support a Fundraiser" tab on the upper right corner and type in "Eagle Elementary PTO." Mabel's Labels will share a portion of the proceeds with Eagle each month through November. Thank you for supporting Eagle with the purchase of these cute and helpful labels!
Lost and Found
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