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Week of April 7th - 11th, 2025

Chief WeeklyWeek of April 7th - 11th, 2025

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

2024-2025 Zitzman Elementary Yearbook Sales OPEN: 3/24-4/18

Spring Scholastic Book Fair Week!


Monday - D Day | ZE Book Club: Session 2 7:15-8:15am I 4th Grade PI Tour 1 of 2 @ 9:45am I Good News Club @ 3:45 PM I STEAM Club - Spring Session 3:45-4:45pm I 3rd Grade Hockey Intramural 3:45-4:45pm I Drama Club 3:45-4:45pm


Tuesday - A Day | 4th Grade PI Tour 2 of 2 @ 9:45am I Spring Girls on the Run Practice 3:45pm I 3rd Grade Hockey Intramural 3:45-4:45pm


Wednesday - B Day I ZE Book Club: Session 2 7:15-8:15am I ZE Spring Picture Day! I Spring STEAM Club 3:45-4:45pm I Drama Club 3:45-4:45pm I 3rd Grade Hockey Intramural 3:45-4:45pm


Thursday - C Day | FULL MOON (Beware!) I ZE Spring Girls on the Run Practice 3:45pm I 3rd Grade Hockey Intramural 3:45-4:45pm I 4th Grade MVR3 District Spelling Bee 5pm @ PHS I 1st Grade ZE Musical Performance 6pm


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


Pillar of the Month: Resilience

Counseling Week: Purple

Let's Celebrate Mrs. Pruett! Let's Celebrate Mrs. Pruett!

Happy National Assistant Principal's Week! Happy National Assistant Principal's Week!

This week, April 7th-11th, is National Assistant Principal Appreciation Week, and we want to shine a big spotlight on our very own Mrs. Pruett! She works tirelessly to support our students, staff, and families—and always does it with a smile and heart full of care.


📝 Here’s how your family can help us celebrate:

1. Write a Note or Draw a Picture
Have your child (or your whole family!) write a thank-you note or draw a picture to show appreciation for Mrs. Pruett.

Notes can be simple, like:
“Thank you for helping us every day!” or
“We love how you always greet us with kindness!”
You can send them to school all week or drop them off in the front office.


2. Wear Blue on TUESDAY (April 8th)!
Let’s all wear blue on Tuesday, April 8th, to show school-wide appreciation.

Blue is calm, kind, and strong—just like Mrs. Pruett!


3. Family Challenge: "Pruett Positivity Project"
At dinner this week, take turns sharing one way you’ve seen kindness, leadership, or patience—traits that Mrs. Pruett models every day. Then, try to practice one of those qualities at school or home!

Parent Spring cSurvey Parent Spring cSurvey

Please complete the survey below! Please complete the survey below!

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 today, if possible, but no later than April 21, 2025.


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

Click here to complete the Parent cSurvey

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

The Finals

We’ve officially made it to the finals of our March Madness Attendance Tournament! 🏀🎉

The Kindergarteners came out on top in both Final Four battles!

  • Mrs. Anding's class defeated Mrs. Bruns's class

  • Mrs. Herbst's class triumphed over Ms. Titter's class

It’s going to be an exciting championship match this week between Mrs. Anding’s and Mrs. Herbst’s classes! 🥇🏆

Good luck to both classes—and keep up the amazing attendance! 💪👏

Spring Book Fair Spring Book Fair

Click here to sign up and help!
Click Here to set up an eWallet, a safe and cashless way for students to shop!

Zitzman Yearbook Sales are OPEN Zitzman Yearbook Sales are OPEN

Click here to order!

Zitzman Spring Picture Day - Wednesday April 9th Zitzman Spring Picture Day - Wednesday April 9th

Only the students who have pre-registered for pictures will be photographed

Zitzman Elem

PICTURE DAY IS: April 9

ONLINE PRE-ORDER PASSWORD: 2E5R3S7Y

Click here to pre-order!

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

Did You Know? Voting for the April 8th Election is Happening Now! "No Excuse Absentee Voting" can only be done in person at the County Clerk/Election Authority's Office. You don't have to wait until Election Day to cast your vote! Here's what you need to know:


***What:** Early Voting for the April 8th Election.

***Where:**

Franklin County: M-F from 8:00am-4:30pm/Sat. 8am-12pm at 400 E. Locust Rm 201 in Union.

Jefferson County: M-F from 8:00am-5:00pm/Sat. 8am-12pm at 729 Maple St., Hillsboro.

St. Louis County: M-F from 8:00am-4:30pm/Sat. 9am-1pm at 300 Clarkson Rod., Ellisville or 1010 Meramec Station Rd, Ballwin for West St. Louis County voters

* **Why:** Avoid long lines, possible flooding delays, and vote at your convenience!


#NoTaxIncrease #MVNation #MovingForwardTogether

PHS Summer Sports Camps Registration OPEN: PHS Summer Sports Camps Registration OPEN:

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

Click here to register for a PHS Summer Sports Camp

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!

Purchase Tickets
Givebutter - All Things PTO Events

The Roots of Zitzman The Roots of Zitzman

April Pillar Focus: Resilience April Pillar Focus: Resilience

Family resilience themed ideas to try this month: Building Resilience Together Family resilience themed ideas to try this month: Building Resilience Together

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!


Resilience in Action: Family Role-Play:

Help kids practice problem-solving by acting out different scenarios together:
"What would you do if you didn’t make the team?"
"How do you handle losing a game?"
"What do you say when something is hard, but you want to keep trying?"
Let your child come up with solutions, and encourage a positive, problem-solving mindset!


Growth Mindset Jar:

Create a "Growth Mindset Jar" at home! Fill it with encouraging phrases like:
"I can learn from mistakes."
"I am strong even when things are tough."
"I can always try again."
When your child faces a challenge, have them pull a note from the jar as a reminder that they are capable and resilient!

Weekly Check-In Poll Weekly Check-In Poll

For the adults at home: Resilience Themed For the adults at home: Resilience Themed

How does your child handle tough days?"

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For the kiddos at home: For the kiddos at home:

What do you do when something is hard at school?

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Contact Us: Contact Us:

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Jenn Mizner, Secretary

jmizner@mvr3.k12.mo.us

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Paula Tylka, Secretary

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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

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Nurse McKenna

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


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Together We Make a Difference in Doing What's Best for Kids
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