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Week of October 6-10th, 2025

Chief Weekly Week of October 6-10th, 2025

Week @ a Glance: Week @ a Glance:

Fire Prevention Week

Monday: Full Moon! A Day. 1st Grade & 2nd Grade [David/Gaines] Pacific Firehouse Visit, Good News Club 3:45-4:45

Tuesday: B Day. Girls on the Run Practice 3:45-5:00pm.

Wednesday: C Day. Kindergarten & 2nd Grade [Thurston/Barmeier] Pacific Firehouse Visit

Thursday: D Day. Kindergarten [Herbst, Snyder & Dillard] Field Trip, Girls on the Run Practice 3:45-5:00pm.

Friday: A Day. Kindergarten [Anding & Dunn] Field Trip

🎉 Celebrating Success at Zitzman! 🎉 🎉 Celebrating Success at Zitzman! 🎉

Attendance

🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Meininger’s 4th grade class and Mrs. Herbst’s Kindergarten class for spelling CHIEFS for the second time and earning extra Chromebook time! A big shout-out as well to Miss David’s 2nd grade class for spelling CHIEFS for the third time and earning a popcorn snack! And congratulations to Mrs. Gaines’ class for spelling CHIEFS for the very first time! 🎉


Each time a class earns perfect attendance for the day, they receive a letter. Once they spell CHIEFS, they earn a fun prize to celebrate their commitment to showing up every day!


Good attendance is so important—it helps students build strong learning habits, stay on top of lessons, and feel connected to their classmates. Being present each day ensures that students don’t miss important instruction, group activities, and classroom discussions that build understanding. Regular attendance also teaches responsibility and sets students up for success not only in school, but in life.

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Bus Expectations Bus Expectations

We always want safety to be the most important thing for bus rides, and we want to work together to keep all students safe during their rides. Reinforcing expectations at home is important to support a positive bus experience for everyone.

Please take a moment to review bus rules and safety with your child. Emphasize why these rules matter — they help keep everyone safe and allow the driver to focus on driving. This is especially important as we have many upcoming field trips and students who may be riding the bus for the first time.

Thank you for partnering with us to ensure safe, respectful, and smooth bus rides for all students.

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Watch D.O.G.S. Watch D.O.G.S.

Join WATCH D.O.G.S.® (Dads of Great Students) – a nationally recognized program that invites dads, grandfathers, uncles, and father figures to volunteer at school for just one day. Make a powerful impact by helping with classroom activities, greeting students, and being a positive male role model. It’s a fun, easy way to show up and show you care. Your presence matters – and kids notice.

WATCH D.O.G.S.® in the News - 2025-26 Edition NO Captions.mp4
Click Here to Sign Up to be a Watch D.O.G.

From Mrs. Dryer: Media Safety Tips From Mrs. Dryer: Media Safety Tips

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2025 Homecoming Festivities Announced 2025 Homecoming Festivities Announced

MVR-III is pleased to announce details for the 2025 Homecoming festivities. Friday, October 17th, is a half-day, which will allow all students, staff, and school groups the opportunity to participate in the Homecoming Parade at 2:30 PM that afternoon. Pacific High School (PHS) is featuring tailgating activities, which will include food trucks starting at 5:00 PM directly behind PHS, followed by a 7:00 PM football game kickoff versus the Hermann Bearcats.

Other Homecoming activities will include a district-wide spirit week, junior and senior powderpuff football game, and the high school dance. See the Frequently Asked Questions below for more information.


October 17th Timeline of Events

Early Release Day

Grades 5-12 release at 12:00 PM
Grades PreK-4 release at 1:10 PM
Float Line Up Time: 1:30 PM
Participant Bus Drop Off Time: 2:00 PM

Parade - Start Time: 2:30 PM

Participant Bus Return Time: 3:45 PM
Hall of Fame Induction Social at PHS - Start Time: 4:00 PM
Hall of Fame Presentation in the PHS Auditorium: 4:45PM (Open to the public)
Tailgating - Start Time: 5:00 PM
Football Game - Pregame Introductions at 6:30 PM & Kickoff at 7:00 PM
Homecoming Half-time Presentation at 7:45 PM


  • Parade Sign Up Link: bit.ly/mvr3parade
  • Tailgating Food Truck/Vendor Sign Up - Contact Blair Thompson at (636) 271-1414
  • Homecoming Parade Theme - Pixel Perfect: Video/Gaming

Homecoming Parade Route

The parade will travel down West Union Street, make a right onto First Street, turn right onto St. Louis Street, then turn right onto South 6th Street, to end on West Union Street near the Pacific Fire Department.


Floats, trailers, trucks, and vehicles entered in the parade will need to check-in and enter Zitzman’s parking lot from Payne Street. Participants being dropped off or picked up will enter off of Osage Street onto the Pacific Intermediate parking lot. Drivers will loop around and exit onto Osage Street.


Click here to view the full article on the MVR3 Website for all the Frequently Asked Questions

https://www.mvr3.k12.mo.us/article/2431039

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Breakfast Menu Breakfast Menu

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Lunch Menu Lunch Menu

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Free and Reduced Meal Application
Click Here to view the Online Lunch Menu

MVNation Opportunities MVNation Opportunities

TRAVEL Basketball Opportunity: TRAVEL Basketball Opportunity:

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Click Here to Register for TRAVEL Basketball

LOCAL Basketball Opportunity: LOCAL Basketball Opportunity:

Pacific Little League CO-ED Basketball Program Registration

Please complete this registration form below if you are interested in your child participating in the Little League Basketball Program.
Girls and boys in grades 1st through 4th grade from our elementary buildings are eligible to participate.
All games will be played on Saturdays at Riverbend School (2085 Highway N in Pacific).
Student participation will determine program organization and scheduling of games.

1ST AND 2ND GRADE STUDENTS:

Students in 1st and 2nd grades will form teams to compete against each other.
The basketball season for 1st and 2nd grade will start in January after Winter Break and conclude in February.

3RD AND 4TH GRADE STUDENTS:
Students in 3rd and 4th grades will form teams to compete against each other.
The basketball season for 3rd and 4th grades will start in February and finish in March.

Registration is open now through December 1st.

There will be a $25.00 fee due once registration is complete.


Cash and checks accepted ( make check out to Pacific Little League Basketball)

Send check to the school your child attends with the name GILCREASE on the envelope

Venmo: @Pacificlittleleaguebasketball

Click Here to Register for LOCAL Basketball
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Click here to sign up for the Princess Ball!
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Click here to sign up for the Glow Dance:

Oasis Tutoring Oasis Tutoring

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All Things PTO All Things PTO

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Click Here to Sign Up for Trunk or Treat
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Contact Us

Email: zitzmanelempto@gmail.com

Facebook: facebook.com/zitzmanelempto

Donations: https://givebutter.com/zitzman-elementary-pto


25-26 PTO Activities

  • Oct. 17th - Homecoming Parade Float
  • Oct. 30th - Trunk or Treat
  • Dec. 12th - Pizza with Santa
  • Mar. 28th - Trivia Night

Zitzman Spirit Wear! Zitzman Spirit Wear!

Zitzman Store

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!

Zitzman Elementary School - Spirit Wear Store — Rockwood Litho

Show your school spirit!

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MVR3 Spirit Wear! MVR3 Spirit Wear!

District Store

This store has a WIDE variety of options and mostly PHS and Athletics based but there are some options where you can choose the Zitzman logo or just the district logo!

PACIFIC HIGH SCHOOL INDIANS - PACIFIC, Missouri - Sideline Store - BSN Sports

PACIFIC HIGH SCHOOL INDIANS Sideline Store. Find customizable apparel, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and more merchandise and gear. -

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Guiding Us This School Year: Our Why & How Guiding Us This School Year: Our Why & How

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25-26 Elementary Student Handbook

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

  • Oct 6th-10th - Fire Prevention Week!
  • Oct 9th - Kdg Field Trip (Herbst, Snyder & Dillard)
  • Oct 10th - Kdg Field Trip (Anding & Dunn)
  • Oct 13th - NO SCHOOL. Staff PD Day
  • Oct 15th - ZE PTO Mtg
  • Oct 15th - MVR3 Board Mtg
  • Oct 17th - Early Release @ 1:10pm. MVR3 Homecoming Parade @ 2:30pm
  • Oct 29th - 2nd Grade Field Trip
  • Oct 29th - Picture Retake Day
  • Oct 30th - 3rd Grade Field Trip
  • Oct 30th - PTO Trunk or Treat Night
  • Oct 31st - Halloween Parade 2:00pm

From me to you... From me to you...

Dear Zitzman Families,

As we turn the calendar to October, the fall season reminds us of change, growth, and new opportunities. At Zitzman, each day is filled with students learning, creating, and showing the kindness that makes our school family strong.


This time of year also brings the start of “germ season.” A good night’s sleep, healthy habits, and even giving backpacks a good clean-out—or a quick run through the washing machine—can make a big difference in helping students stay healthy and focused.


Our Lost and Found (located in the SACC hallway) is already filling up with water bottles, sweatshirts, and lunch boxes. Please encourage your child to check if they are missing something, or you are welcome to stop by before or after school through the SACC entrance to look through the items. During school hours, please come through the front office, sign in as a visitor, and a staff member will walk you down. If the collection continues to grow, we will set items out on tables for a few days to make it easier for families to look through.


Thank you for partnering with us to support the well-being of every student. Together, we’re making this fall a season of learning, growth, and connection.


Leading & Learning,
Dr. Sladek



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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Amy Flexsenhar, Counselor

aflexsenhar@mvr3.k12.mo.us

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Erin Lydon-Lorson, Counselor

elydonlorson@mvr3.k12.mo.us

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McKenna Ounanian, Nurse

mglaub@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

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

Zitzman Elementary School
255 S. Indian Pride Drive
Pacific, MO 63069
Zitzman Chiefs
#RiseUp&ShineOn


Meramec Valley R-III School District

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