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Chief Weekly

Week of March 10th-14th, 2025

Chief WeeklyWeek of March 10th-14th, 2025

What's Happening This Week: What's Happening This Week:

Monday - A Day | Good News Club @ 3:45 PM I STEAM Club 3:45 PM

Tuesday - B Day | Girls on the Run Practice 3:45pm I BOBO's Order Pick Up 4-6 PM [by PI track]

Wednesday - C Day | ZE Spirit Squad Practice @ 3:45pm I STEAM Club 3:45 PM I Drama Club 3:45 PM I Full Moon - You have been warned! I MVR3 Board Meeting 6:00 PM

Thursday - D Day | Girls on the Run Practice 3:45pm I 2nd Grade Musical Performance 6:00 PM

Friday - A Day | Read, Right, Run @ 7:30 AM


Pillar of the Month: Communication

Counseling Week: Gray

Sign Up for Book Club Sign Up for Book Club

Schoolwide Attendance March Madness Tournament! Schoolwide Attendance March Madness Tournament!

The first week of Attendance March Madness was a success! Several first-round matchups took place, with Mrs. Anding, Ms. Dillard, Mrs. Bruns, Mrs. Herbst, and Mrs. Gaines' classes coming out on top! Keep encouraging your students to be at school every day!

What's Happening in the MVR3 District: What's Happening in the MVR3 District:

4th Grade Girls - Pacific Little League Volleyball Opportunity

4th grade girls there was a miscommunication originally with the 4th grade volleyball little league - in an order to make it right and correct the error we have worked with Coach Barmmeier and he has graciously opened up a specific try out for Zitzman girls.


You must register on this link to come to the tryouts:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdw8bCLyLwEEWuFLd-gkpNANmqMT_WMD2ifINmBYswfoWjyPg/viewform



You can find all other information and dates on the attached flyer.

Summer Discovery Registration is OPEN 3/3-3/31

The Meramec Valley R-III School District is offering a 4-week summer learning program that includes hands-on STEM based games, activities, and free field trips for incoming K-8 students. The registration link can be found on the Summer Discovery page of the MVR-III website. Summer Discovery is scheduled for Monday-Friday, June 2-27. The enrollment window for the Summer Discovery program will be March 3-31. Parents will need to call after March 31 to get on a waitlist.

Click here to view all things Summer Discovery

Kindergarten Registration for the 25-26 School Year:

Do you have a rising Kindergarten student? Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open! Because you are an existing family within the district, this will be completed through your Infinite Campus Parent Portal (watch this IC online registration video for a preview).

If you do not have your Infinite Campus Parent Portal set up yet, please contact your school building secretary for assistance. You will be provided a KEY, which can be entered on this Infinite Campus-New User webpage to create your account.

  • Once logged in, click the three-line menu > More > Online Registration / Update:

    • IMPORTANT - Smartphones are not supported devices for online enrollment.

    • If you do not have access to a computer, Chromebook, or tablet, please contact your building to set up an appointment. We are happy to provide a district device on-site and assist you with completing the application!

  • At the next screen, click Start on the 25-26 Kindergarten (and New-Student-to-District) Registration item:

  • On the Student tab, verify info for all other students returning for the 25-26 school year.

  • Click Add New Student if your incoming Kindergarten student is not already in the system.

Visit the Enrollment Info page on our website or call Central Office at 636-271-1400 if you have any questions. Thank you for ensuring that MVR-III has the latest information about your student(s)!


Sincerely,

Meramec Valley R-III School District

School Breakfast & Lunch School Breakfast & Lunch

Free and Reduced Meal Application
Zitzman Online Menu
On the right panel please select lunch or breakfast.

Repeat News... Repeat News...

Zitzman Elementary Website
Student Handbook
This is the current 2024-2025 Elementary Student Handbook that we will explain all policies and procedures and the behavior student handbook that we will follow to guide us throughout the year.
Spirit Wear Store | CLICK HERE
Preview our Spirit Wear store! Get yourself some Zitzman or MVR3 gear to show your spirit on purple Fridays or wear our logo around town proudly! Lots of good items and you are able to pick colors and logos to customize to your liking!

What's Happening in the Community: What's Happening in the Community:

All Things PTO: All Things PTO:

Regular meetings will occur on the third Wednesday of each month at 4:00pm. There will be childcare provided by PTO if you are unable to find childcare for you kiddo and want to attend!


Reach out to PTO at zitzmanelempto@gmail.com

PTO Facebook Page

PTO Upcoming Events:

See the list of upcoming events below and use the button to sign up for the event you are interested in through our 'givebutter' links!

Givebutter - All Things PTO Events

The Roots of Zitzman The Roots of Zitzman

March Pillar Focus: Communication March Pillar Focus: Communication

Family Communication ideas to try this month: Family Communication ideas to try this month:

Week 2: Asking & Answering Questions

  1. 20 Questions Game – One person thinks of an object, and others ask yes/no questions to figure out what it is.
  2. Daily Check-in – At dinner or bedtime, ask open-ended questions like, “What was the best part of your day?”
  3. Would You Rather? – Take turns asking fun “Would you rather?” questions and explain your choice.

Weekly Check-In Poll: Weekly Check-In Poll:

What’s the #1 thing you wish your kid’s teacher knew?

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Looking Ahead - Save the Date: Looking Ahead - Save the Date:

  • 3/11 BOBO's Order Pick Up 4-7 PM
  • 3/12 MVR3 Board Meeting
  • 3/13 2nd Grade Musical Performance
  • 3/17 - 3/21 - Spring Break NO SCHOOL
  • 3/27 - Kindergarten Round Up from 5:30 - 7:30pm

Contact Us: Contact Us:

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Jenn Mizner, Secretary

jmizner@mvr3.k12.mo.us

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Paula Tylka, Secretary

ptylka@mvr3.k12.mo.us

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Krysten Agee, SACC Coordinator

kagee@mvr3.k12.mo.us

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Christine Pruett, Assistant Principal

cpruett@mvr3.k12.mo.us

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Jenna Sladek, Principal

jsladek@mvr3.k12.mo.us

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Nurse McKenna

mglaub@mvr3.k12.mo.us

Zitzman Elementary
From the Desk of Dr. Sladek & Mrs. Pruett

Zitzman Elementary School
255 S. Indian Pride Drive
Pacific, MO 63069
Zitzman Chiefs
#RootAndRise


Meramec Valley R-III School District

www.mvr3.k12.mo.us
Together We Make a Difference in Doing What's Best for Kids
#MVNation

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