Chief Weekly

Monday: A Day. (Speaker System installed in our ZE GYM - Thank You Zitzman PTO!!!)

Tuesday: B Day. Coffee w/ Carrie 9:00-10:00am @ Little Ireland. Girls on the Run Celebration Practice

Wednesday: C Day.

Thursday: D Day. 3rd Grade Field Trip Day!

Friday: NO LETTER DAY - Zitzman Field Day!

Saturday: -

Sunday: PHS Graduation Day!

This is a rain or shine event!

This is a full-day event for our entire school, and it truly takes a village to make it run smoothly—and FUN—for our kids. We would love your help!

Here’s how the day will work:

• 2nd, 3rd, & 4th grade: Morning station rotations

• Kindergarten & 1st grade: Afternoon station rotations

• All students: Ice cream truck treat after lunch

We Need Volunteers!

We have a variety of stations and areas where we would love parent support throughout the day. You can even select times that allow you to see your child during their rotation.

Sign up to volunteer here: https://forms.gle/16WtG2JiEy6CzRiE6

This form will:

• Let you choose your preferred area/station

• Allow you to select the time(s) that work best for you

• Give you a preview of what each station will look like

Calling All WATCH D.O.G.S. DADS!

We are also looking for our Watch D.O.G.S. Dads to help support the day by being an extra set of eyes and hands around the building.

You can sign up for:

• Full Day

• AM Shift (8:00–Noon)

• PM Shift (Noon–3:00)

This role is so important in helping us keep everything safe, organized, and running smoothly with all the moving parts. (Sign up using the same volunteer form above!)

Visitor Pre-Registration (Required)

If you plan to be at Field Day in any capacity, you must complete our visitor pre-registration ahead of time.

Register here: https://www.kidaccount.net/meramecvalley/events/eventregistration
Password: 26ZEFD

This helps us keep things safe and efficient the day of the event.

We know schedules are busy, and we are so grateful for any time you can give. Days like this don’t happen without our families, and it truly means a lot to our staff and students. Field Day is one of those memory-making days our kids talk about all year—and we can’t wait to make it a great one together.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.

(Text: 636-286-6543 or Email: jsladek@mvr3.k12.mo.us)

Families are invited to join us for our End-of-Year Awards and 3rd Trimester Dog Tags Celebrations! During these assemblies, all students will receive a dog tag recognizing their growth and participation throughout the trimester. In addition, selected students will be recognized with Core Value Awards after being nominated by their peers for demonstrating our school’s core values through leadership, kindness, responsibility, and character.

All parents are welcome to attend. Families of students receiving a Core Value Award will also be contacted directly through Rooms.

Visitor Registration Required
All guests planning to attend must complete the visitor registration form by Wednesday, May 20 at 10:00 AM using the event code ZE2526EOY.

Visitor Registration Form

Assembly Schedule for Thursday May 21st.

• 3rd Grade Awards + Dog Tags Assembly — 9:00–9:45 AM
• 1st Grade Awards + Dog Tags Assembly — 9:45–10:30 AM
• 2nd Grade Awards + Dog Tags Assembly — 10:30–11:15 AM
• 4th Grade Awards + Dog Tags Assembly — 11:15 AM–12:00 PM
• Kindergarten Awards + Dog Tags Assembly — 12:00–12:45 PM

Student Checkout Form
If you would like your child to leave with you following their awards assembly, please complete the form below prior to the event:

Student Checkout Form

4th Grade Final Walk-Out on Thursday May 21st
Our 4th Grade Final Walk-Out will begin at 1:00 PM. Fourth grade families are invited to line the front entrance hallways to celebrate students during their final walk through Zitzman’s hallways as elementary students. No visitor pass is required for this portion of the event. Please wait at the front entrance, where staff will begin checking parents in and opening doors for lineup at approximately 12:50 PM.

We are excited to recognize the following classes for earning all of their CHIEFS Attendance Letters and receiving a class reward:

Ms.Thurston's 2nd Grade Class

This week, we are excited to recognize students who earned Chief Cheers for demonstrating Zitzman’s and Meramec Valley's Core Values. Congratulations to:

Responsibility: Dylan B.

We are so proud of these students for modeling positive behaviors and helping make our school a welcoming and supportive place!

We are excited to welcome the Class of 2039! Children who turn five on or before August 1, 2026, are eligible to enroll. Registering early helps families receive timely information about screenings, school events, orientations, and important next steps.

How to get started:

• Families new to MVR-III should contact the office of their assigned school Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm. School staff will share guidance and a registration link to begin the enrollment process.

• Families with students already attending MVR-III will complete kindergarten registration through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

• Families whose children are not enrolled in MVR-III prekindergarten will need to schedule a kindergarten screening. To sign up for a kindergarten screening time, complete the online screening form: https://bit.ly/MVR3KDG

Learn more about kindergarten registration on our website: https://www.mvr3.k12.mo.us/article/2674251

Family and community engagement is a top priority for the MVR-III School District. To support this goal, Superintendent Dr. Carrie Schwierjohn is hosting monthly Coffee with Carrie sessions.

These informal gatherings offer a dedicated space for parents and community members to ask questions, share new ideas, and stay informed about district news. We invite you to join us for free coffee and conversation at Little Ireland Coffee, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., on the following dates:

• May 12, 2026

We look forward to seeing you there and hearing your perspectives!

Pacific High School is committed to the development of student athletes. It is the intention of our staff to provide quality instruction to all camp participants. All camps will be held on the Pacific High School campus.

• Cost: All camps are $35.00 per attendant, per camp.

All camp registrations will be online at www.pacificsportscamps.com (No paper registrations).

The deadline to be assured a Camp T-Shirt is May 15th.

• Camp Staff: The head coaches and their assistants from each particular sport conduct the camps. Additionally, for the younger camps, high school student athletes will assist the staff.

• School Physicals: Physicals are not required for summer camps.

However, athletes are required to have a current physical in order to participate in middle school and high school athletics during the 2026-2027 school year. The Athletic Registration for the 26-27 school year (grades 7-12) will open on July 1, 2026. Registration information will be sent out closer to that date.

Please call 636-271-1411 with any questions.

Contact Us

Email: zitzmanelempto@gmail.com

Facebook: facebook.com/zitzmanelempto

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

25-26 PTO Activities

• May 8th - Dine to Donate @ Little Ireland

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!

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!

• Thursday, May 14th - 3rd Grade Field Trip Day!
• Friday, May 15th - ZE Field Day!
• Sunday, May 17th - PHS Graduation Day!
• Wednesday, May 20th - ZE Kindergarten Graduation 12:30pm
• Wednesday, May 20th - ZE PTO Meeting 4:00pm
• Wednesday, May 20th - MVR3 Board Meeting 6:00pm
• Thursday, May 21st - Trimester Award Assemblies

3rd Grade Awards+Dog Tags Assembly 9:00-9:45am

1st Grade Awards+Dog Tags Assembly 9:45-10:30am

2nd Grade Awards+Dog Tags Assembly 10:30-11:15am

4th Grade Awards+Dog Tags Assembly 11:15am-12:00pm

Kindergarten Awards+Dog Tags Assembly 12:00-12:45pm

• Thursday, May 21st - 4th Grade Final Walk Out/Send Off 1:00pm.
• Thursday, May 21st - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL; EARLY RELEASE @ 1:10PM

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Summer School 2026-2027

• June 1-30 Summer School
• June 19 No School/Juneteenth Holiday

2026/2027 School Year

• August 19 Open House
• August 24 First Day of School

As we head into our final days of the school year, our building is filled with so many special moments — Field Day excitement, award celebrations, kindergarten graduation, 4th grade goodbyes, and all the laughter and memories in between.

This time of year always reminds me that while we celebrate big accomplishments, it’s often the little moments that matter most. The high fives walking into school. The student who finally believed in themselves. The friendships formed at recess. The teachers who showed up every single day with patience, encouragement, and love for kids.

This school year has been full of growth, resilience, and joy, and we are so grateful to partner with families who support our school and our students so well. Thank you for sharing your children with us each day. It is truly a privilege to watch them learn, grow, and shine.

As we finish strong together, I hope your family takes time to celebrate just how much your child has accomplished this year — academically, socially, emotionally, and personally. They have grown in more ways than they probably even realize yet.

Thank you for being part of our Zitzman family and for helping us continue to make this such a special place for kids. We are proud of every one of our Chiefs.

Leading and learning,

Dr. Sladek