Chief Weekly

Monday -No School | Easter Break

Monday - No School | Easter Break I Staff Professional Development Day

Tuesday - A Day I Spring Girls on the Run Practice 3:45pm I 3rd Grade Hockey Intramural 3:45-4:45pm I Drama Club - 3:45-4:45pm

Wednesday - B Day I ZE Book Club: Session 2 7:15-8:15am I Kdg Field Trip (Anding & Dunn's Class) I 4th Grade Hockey Intramurals 3:45-4:45pm I Spring STEAM Club 3:45-4:45pm I Drama Club 3:45-4:45pm

Thursday - C Day | Kdg Field Trip (Snyder & Herbst's Class) I ZE Spring Girls on the Run Practice 3:45pm I 4th Grade Hockey Intramural 3:45-4:45pm

Friday - D Day I 4th Grade Hockey Intramural 3:45-4:45pm

Pillar of the Month: Resilience

Counseling Week: Purple

Next week, we’re honoring the amazing Mrs. Tylka and Mrs. Mizner, the heart of our school! These two incredible women make sure things run smoothly, greet every student with a smile, and support our entire school family with grace and kindness.

We’d love for students and families to join in showing appreciation during our Week of Thanks:

• Tuesday – “You’re the Sunshine”

• Wednesday – “You’re a Treat!”

• Thursday – “You Keep Things Rooted”

• Friday - “You Help Us Grow”

Students can bring in a flower, small plant, or hand-drawn picture of one to thank them for helping us grow.

💜 Thank you for helping us celebrate the ones who help us Root & Rise every single day!

Dear Parent or Guardian,

We are working to improve the character initiative at Zitzman Elementary, and we would

appreciate it if you would complete our parent survey. The information you provide is important

to us and will be used in school planning.

The survey should only take 10 minutes of your time.

Please complete the survey - it has been extended to close on 4/25!

Your response to the survey is anonymous, confidential, and voluntary. Responding to the

survey constitutes your consent for us to use the information for district and school planning.

To access the survey, please go to https://bit.ly/3FnInHI

and use password zitz325 to take the survey.

Thank you for your assistance.

Dr. Sladek

We’re excited to share that Zitzman Elementary has been honored with the Champions of Character award from Character Plus! This recognition celebrates the incredible service learning projects that our students have worked on throughout the year. ❤️🤍

As part of the celebration, Zitzman Elementary will be recognized on the field before the game during a special ceremony. Dr. Sladek and Mrs. Pruett will proudly represent our school as Zitzman is announced and we are presented with a banner honoring our character-focused work. ❤️⚾️🤍

🏟️ Zitzman was gifted 200 tickets to the Cardinals game on Monday, May 5 at 6:30 PM vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates!
We are offering these FREE tickets to families on a first come, first served basis.
If your family is interested, please complete the Family Ticket Survey linked in this week’s Chief Weekly.

🎟️ Tickets will be placed in an envelope in your oldest child's Thursday Folder

We’re so proud of our school community—thank you for helping us grow strong character together! ❤️⚾️

This month, Zitzman had a chance to do some bragging at the April Board of Education meeting by sharing all the wonderful things happening at our school. From service projects to student achievements, it was a great opportunity to celebrate what makes Zitzman such a special place.

Check out the video below to see the presentation—we think you’ll agree: Zitzman is an amazing place to be!

Summer is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start thinking about Summer Discovery at Zitzman! Our initial sign-up window has closed, but the waitlist is still open and we’d love to have more students join us.

We’re very close to opening additional sections at a few grade levels, so if we get just a few more sign-ups, spots may become available. This is a great time to check in with neighbors and friends to see if they’ve signed up—and don’t forget about new Kindergarten families who may not have heard about our FREE summer program yet!

📅 Summer School Dates:
June 2–27 (No school on June 19)

Click the link below to get on the waitlist and stay informed about available spots. We’re looking forward to a summer full of learning and fun!

MAP testing season is here for our 3rd and 4th grade students! Some students may have already started testing due to their specific learning needs, while most 3rd and 4th graders will test on the following dates:

3rd Grade Testing Days:

• May 5th, 6th, 7th, 12th, and 13th

4th Grade Testing Days:

• May 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th

Please ensure your child is well-rested and prepared for the testing days ahead!

Registration is now open for Pacific High School 2025 Summer Sports Camps. All camps are held on the PHS campus and are $35 per attendee, per camp. View options at bit.ly/PHScamps or visit pacificsportscamps.com to register.

Complete your registration by May 15 to secure a free camp T-shirt!

Mark your calendars for 25-26 Athletic Teams Registration, which will open July 1. #MVNation

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

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!

Resilience is the ability to bounce back from challenges, adapt to change, and keep going even when things get tough. This month, we’re focusing on ways families can help children develop resilience through simple, everyday activities. Try some of these ideas at home!

Parent Tip Corner: "Let Them Struggle a Little"

It’s natural to want to protect our kids from failure, but small struggles help them build resilience. Try this:

• When your child faces a challenge, resist the urge to step in right away.
• Instead, ask: “What do you think you could try next?”
• Praise their effort, not just success: “I love how you kept going!”
• Teaching kids to problem-solve on their own helps them grow into confident, capable individuals!