Chief Weekly
Week of February 2nd - 6th, 2026
Week @ a Glance:
Bobo's Fundraiser Sales OPEN - 1/30-2/13
Kindness Week @ Zitzman 2/2-2/6
Monday: B Day. Kindness Week - Wear Red! Good News Club, STEAM Club Session 1, Full Moon [Beware] , Groundhog Day!
Tuesday: C Day. Kindness Week - Wear Blue! STEAM Club Session 1
Wednesday: D Day. Kindness Week - Wear Green! Spirit Squad Practice, STEAM Club Session 2: Magazine.
Thursday: A Day. Kindness Week - Wear Orange! STEAM Club Session 1
Friday: B Day. Kindness Week - Wear Yellow!
Celebrating Success at Zitzman!
Attendance
We are excited to recognize the following classes for earning all of their CHIEFS Attendance Letters and receiving a class reward last week:
- Mrs.Herbst's Kindergarten Class
- Mrs.Short's 4th Grade Clase
Chief Cheers
This week, we are excited to recognize students who earned Chief Cheers for demonstrating Zitzman’s and Meramec Valley's Core Values. Congratulations to:
Respect: Deatonne S.
Citizenship: Shawn W.
Community: Theo F.
We are so proud of these students for modeling positive behaviors and helping make our school a welcoming and supportive place!
Kindness Week @ Zitzman!!!
Bobo's Fundraiser - OPEN FOR SALES 1/30-2/13
Student packets came home in today's Thursday's Folders!
Our Spring Fundraiser kicks off TOMORROW (1/30)
We’re excited to partner with BoBo’s Fundraising to support Zitzman Elementary. All funds raised go directly into our Student Activity Fund, which supports the fun and meaningful experiences our students love—recess equipment, celebration days, snow cone days, special events, hands-on lessons, and more. These funds help keep our school culture engaging, joyful, and above and beyond for our students.Students can participate by registering through the QR code on the flyer and sharing their unique link with family and friends. There are fun, cumulative prizes for students as they sell more items—including the chance to earn a Game Truck experience at school!
🗓 Fundraiser ends: Friday, February 13
📦 Delivery: Wednesday, March 11
💜 Checks payable to: Zitzman Elementary
Thank you for supporting our students and helping make school a place they love to be!
Yearbook Sales - Now open!
Breakfast Menu
Lunch Menu
Valentines Day at Zitzman Elementary
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and we’re excited to celebrate while keeping the focus on learning! We WILL celebrate on Friday, February 13th, but please remember—it is still a school day, and students will be engaged in learning activities, many with a fun Valentine’s theme.
Here are a few important reminders:
- Next Steps & Teacher Communication – You should be receiving details from your child’s teacher regarding their specific classroom plans. If you haven’t heard anything and have concerns, please reach out to them or me.
- Valentine’s Exchange – Students will be allowed to pass out Valentine’s cards during a designated classroom time. Please ensure your child brings one for each classmate to include everyone.
- No Candy Policy – We CANNOT accept valentines with candy attached. However, small, non-food items such as pencils, erasers, stickers, fidgets, or bookmarks, etc. are great alternatives. I am a parent as well and I understand how hard it is to go to the store and find valentines without food/candy of some sort. If a valentine is brought with anything edible the students will be asked to keep it in their bag/box until they get home for parent supervision/decision on what they can and cannot have.
Thank you for helping us make this a fun and inclusive celebration while keeping our focus on learning. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out! ❤️
MVNation Opportunities
26-27 Kindergarten Registration
Dear MVR-III Families,
Do you have a child who will be ready for kindergarten in the 2026-27 school year? Kindergarten registration opens Monday, February 2nd.
Because you are an existing family within the district, this will be completed through your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Watch this IC online registration video for a preview.
If you do not have your Infinite Campus Parent Portal set up, please contact your school building secretary for assistance. You will be provided a KEY, which can be entered on this Infinite Campus-New User webpage to create your account.
To make the process as easy and efficient as possible for families, the district has streamlined registration so you can take care of several important tasks at the same time.
Through a single login in Infinite Campus, you can confirm information for all students in your household, which will complete your:
- required Annual Update,
- register your child for kindergarten (if applicable),
- and enroll K–8 students in 2026 Summer Discovery.
Completing all three tasks at once saves time and eliminates the need to complete separate registrations.
***An email from the district was sent out with exact directions - if you did not receive it but would like me to send it your way please reach out to me (Dr. Sladek) or our school office!***
Support MVR-III Students: Two Ways to Give Back!
The Bridge Foundation is excited to announce two upcoming community events. Every dollar raised goes directly toward the Annual Back to School Bash, Classroom Grants, and Student Scholarships. Help us invest in our students' success!
🎹 Event 1: Pianos for a Purpose
Looking for a fun night out? The Pacific Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Dueling Pianos event to benefit the MVR-III Bridge Foundation.
When: January 31st
What: A high-energy musical evening for a great cause.
Tickets: Purchase Tickets Here
🏃 Event 2: The Shamwalk & Run 5K
It’s time to lace up those sneakers! Registration is officially open for our annual 5K. This isn't just a race—it’s a chance to show your school pride.
Help Your School Win the Trophy! We are awarding a traveling trophy to the school with the highest participation. Whether you run or walk, make sure to select your child’s school during registration to help them take home the bragging rights this year!
When: Saturday, March 7th at 8am
Student Perk: Discounted registration is available for all MVR-III students.
Coffee with Carrie Dates
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:
February 10, 2026
March 10, 2026
March 31, 2026
April 14, 2026
May 12, 2026
We look forward to seeing you there and hearing your perspectives!
Community Opportunities
Girl Scout Event:
All Things PTO
Where your money goes:
ZE PTO Trivia Night - Saturday March 28th
Contact Us
Email: zitzmanelempto@gmail.com
Facebook: facebook.com/zitzmanelempto
Donations: https://givebutter.com/zitzman-elementary-pto
25-26 PTO Activities
- March 18th - Dine to Donate @ Guffey's
- Mar. 28th - Trivia Night
- May 8th - Dine to Donate @ Little Ireland
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!
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!
Guiding Us This School Year: Our Why & How
Looking Ahead - Save the Date:
- Jan. 30th - Feb. 13th - ZE Bobo's Fundraiser
- Feb. 2nd-6th - ZE Kindness Week
- Feb. 2nd - Full Moon [BEWARE!]
- Feb. 13th - 4th Grade Sock Hop
- Feb. 16th - NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day
- Feb. 18th - ZE PTO Meeting
- Feb. 18th - MVR3 Board Meeting
- Feb. 19th - Trimester Awards Assembly(s)
- Feb. 20th - Trimester Celebration Day
- Feb. 20th - Early Release @ 1:10pm & Parent Teacher Conferences
- Feb. 23rd - NO SCHOOL [Staff PD Day] & Parent Teacher Conferences
- Feb. 27th - Student Tribe Family Day!
From me to you...
Dear Zitzman Families,
February is here, and it already feels like a big, good month at Zitzman.
We’re kicking things off with our Bobo’s Fundraiser, and I just want to say thank you in advance for the support. Every dollar raised goes right back to our students — helping fund student activities, celebrations, and the moments that make school fun, meaningful, and memorable. Whether you’re able to participate a little, a lot, or just help spread the word, it truly matters.
February is also a month full of kindness, love, and purpose around our building. You’ll see that show up in classrooms, in the way we treat one another, and in all the learning and celebrations packed into the weeks ahead. It’s a busy month — full of learning, connection, and continued communication between home and school — and I’m excited about all of it.
What makes Zitzman special is our people. When families and staff work together, support one another, and stay connected, our kids thrive. Thank you for being part of that — for showing up, staying involved, and helping us keep Zitzman feeling like the strong, supportive community it is.
Here’s to a February full of growth, kindness, and rising together
Leading and learning,
Dr. Sladek
