Chief Weekly
Week of Dec.16th-20th
What's Happening This Week:
Monday - B Day I Riverbend Service Project with ZE 3rd Graders I Good News Club 3:45 - 5:00 PM
Tuesday - C Day | Nurse McKenna Meet & Greet for ZE Families 4:00-5:00pm
Wednesday - D Day | ZE PTO Meeting 4:00pm I MVR3 Board Meeting 6:00pm
Thursday - A Day | PHS Concert Choir - Holiday Carols 10:00am
Friday - B Day
Pillar of the Month: Critical Thinking
Counseling Week: Purple
Week of 12/16-12/20 MVR3 will have 5 Days of Festive Fun!
We have two new staff members at Zitzman Elementary!
Meet Nurse McKenna!
Welcome Ms. McKenna Glaub, Our New School Nurse!
Zitzman Elementary is thrilled to introduce Ms. McKenna Glaub as our new school nurse! Ms. Glaub is a graduate of the University of Missouri’s College of Nursing and brings three years of experience to our school community. Before joining Zitzman, she worked at St. Mary’s Hospital, specializing in the mother and baby floor.
When asked why she became a nurse, Ms. Glaub shared that her inspiration came from her aunt, whose stories about nursing sparked her passion for caring for others.
Ms. Glaub is engaged and planning her wedding for this summer. At home, she enjoys spending time with her two golden retrievers and staying active with hobbies like playing pickleball. As a proud Kansas City Chiefs fan, she’s always cheering on her favorite team!
Please join us in giving Ms. Glaub a warm Zitzman welcome!
Mrs. Glaub will host a 1 hour meet and greet from 4:00-5:00pm on Tuesday, December 17th at Zitzman Elementary for any families that want to stop in to meet her or discuss any health topics as needed for their kiddos. She is also available
by phone 636-271-1440
or email at mglaub@mvr3.k12.mo.us
**She is also connected to the Rooms communication platform!
Meet Mrs. Gysbers - our new SPED Teacher!
We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Michelle Gysbers to our Zitzman family as our new Special Education teacher!
Ms. Gysbers comes to us with 8 years of experience in various Special Education roles and is a proud graduate of Missouri State University. When asked why she became a teacher, Ms. Gysbers shared, “It is a calling. I love the kids!”
Outside of school, Ms. Gysbers enjoys hiking, reading, and painting. She also loves spending time with her family, which includes 7 nieces and 1 nephew! Her favorite food is Pad Thai.
Please join us in giving Ms. Gysbers a warm Zitzman welcome!
Mrs. Gysbers has been observing and pushing into all the SPED classrooms this week and will continue next week as she learns students, staff and how we operate. Once we have identified her caseload we will reach out to specific parents and have an open house/meet and greet dedicated for those families.
School Breakfast & Lunch
Repeat News...
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 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!
We are still collecting your household bags/wrap!
We have designated drop boxes around the building if you want to send some with your student or bring them up and drop them off!
The Roots of Zitzman
December's Pillar Focus: Critical Thinking
Family Critical Thinking Ideas:
Looking Ahead - Save the Date:
- December 16 - 20 - MVR3 Holiday Spirit Week
- December 18 - PTO Monthly Meeting @ 4PM & MVR3 Board Mtg @ 6PM
- December 23 - January 3 - No School | Winter Break
- January 6th - School Resumes
Contact Us:
Jenn Mizner, Secretary
Paula Tylka, Secretary
Krysten Agee, SACC Coordinator
Christine Pruett, Assistant Principal
Jenna Sladek, Principal
Nurse McKenna
Zitzman Elementary School
255 S. Indian Pride Drive
Pacific, MO 63069
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