Chief Weekly
Week of February 10th-14th, 2025
What's Happening This Week:
Bobo's Fundraiser SALES OPEN - 2/3-2/13
LAST WEEK TO SELL BOBO's!!!
Monday - D Day I FULL MOON!!! I Good News Club 3:45 - 5:00 PM
Tuesday - A Day I 100th Day of School! Yoga Club Session 2 @ 7:30 AM | Spirit Squad Performance 5:30 PM
Wednesday - B Day
Thursday - C Day I Yoga Club Session 2 @ 7:30 AM
Friday - D Day I Valentine's Day I Read, Right, Run Club 7:30 AM
Pillar of the Month: Respectful
Counseling Week: Purple
It is Zitzman's BoBo Fundraiser Time!
Packets will come home on Monday - Sales will be OPEN 2/3-2/13!
We are excited to kick off our fundraiser to support the Student Activity Account at Zitzman Elementary! This account plays a vital role in enriching your child’s school experience by covering costs for field trips, trimester celebration snacks, crafts and activities, end-of-unit celebrations, decorations, supplies, and so much more.
Every dollar raised goes directly toward making learning more engaging, fun, and memorable for our students. Your support—whether through participation, donations, or simply spreading the word—helps us continue creating special moments and opportunities for all of our kids.
Thank you for helping us make Zitzman Elementary an amazing place for our students!
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 14th, 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, glue sticks, stickers, or bookmarks 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! ❤️
District News:
Important Update: 2024-2025 School Calendar Changes:
Dear Parents,
This email is to inform you of slight adjustments to the 2024-2025 school calendar.
Friday, February 21st will be a full school day for students.
Monday, February 24th will now be a school day for students.
The last day of the second trimester has been moved to Thursday, February 27th.
Friday, February 28th will be a professional development day for teachers and students will not attend school on this day.
Trimester 2 report cards will be available in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal on Tuesday, March 4th.
These changes were made to maximize instructional time for our students.
We appreciate your understanding and support as we continue to prioritize student learning.
Sincerely,
MVR-III School District
Join our MVR3 Team:
Help us make a difference in the lives of our over 3,000 Pre-K through 12th grade students. Jobs available now and for next school year. Start the process of finding your home in #MVNation today! Questions? Visit bit.ly/JOINMVR3 for more info, email a member or our HR Department, or call our Central Office at 636-271-1400. #GrowingTogethe
Families: Save the Date! MVR-III will be hosting the FREE 2nd Annual "Together We Grow" Family Resource Event at Riverbend Middle School from 5:30 - 7:30 PM on Thursday, March 6. Gain insight with workshops on navigating power struggles, promoting language development, preventing drug & alcohol use, teaching safe Internet use, and more. Free childcare, dinner (with signup - coming soon), door prizes, & resources provided. Want to host a table? Contact Mr. Josh Grodie at jgrodie@mvr3.k12.mo.us or 636-271-1459. #MVNation #GrowingTogether
Kindergarten Registration for the 25-26 School Year:
Do you have a rising Kindergarten student? Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open! 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 yet, 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.
Once logged in, click the three-line menu > More > Online Registration / Update:
IMPORTANT - Smartphones are not supported devices for online enrollment.
If you do not have access to a computer, Chromebook, or tablet, please contact your building to set up an appointment. We are happy to provide a district device on-site and assist you with completing the application!
At the next screen, click Start on the 25-26 Kindergarten (and New-Student-to-District) Registration item:
On the Student tab, verify info for all other students returning for the 25-26 school year.
Click Add New Student if your incoming Kindergarten student is not already in the system.
Visit the Enrollment Info page on our website or call Central Office at 636-271-1400 if you have any questions. Thank you for ensuring that MVR-III has the latest information about your student(s)!
Sincerely,
Meramec Valley R-III School District
School Breakfast & Lunch
Repeat News...
What's Happening in the Community:
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!
Zitzman Elementary Trivia Night coming soon...
Dear Valued Community Member,
The Zitzman Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is dedicated to promoting a positive
and cooperative relationship between parents, teachers, and the school community. To achieve this
goal, the PTO organizes various events and activities that complement and enhance the educational
experience of students. While most of our events are centered around building a strong school
community, we also hold a once-a-year adult only fundraiser to meet a specific need. This year,
Zitzman Elementary PTO will be hosting a Television Trivia Night on March 8, 2025, at the Pacific
Eagles, to help raise funds to help provide enhancements to our school playground. Playgrounds
have many positive impacts on children including fostering physical development, promoting social
interaction and skill development, boosting creativity and imagination, enhancing cognitive
abilities, and increasing self esteem and confidence through overcoming challenges on playground
equipment; essentially contributing to overall well-being and healthy development of our Zitzman
students.
We are currently seeking items to be featured in our silent auction, raffles, or prizes for the winners
of our trivia night. We are also taking monetary donations for Round Sponsorships. We would
greatly appreciate any donation you can make. As acknowledgement for your donation to our
annual Trivia Night, your business will be recognized in our event program, as well as on our
website and social media platforms.
We will gladly provide a donation receipt letter with the PTO’s tax-exempt ID number for your
records upon request.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact me at (314) 922-3941 or
zitzmanelempto@gmail.com. On behalf of the students, parents, and faculty of Zitzman Elementary,
we thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely yours,
Meaghan Sodemann
Zitzman Elementary PTO President
The Roots of Zitzman
February's Pillar Focus: Respectful
Family Respectfulness ideas to try this month:
Here are some fun and meaningful ways families can practice and show respectfulness at home and in the community throughout the month:
At Home
- Respect Jar – Create a jar where family members write down acts of respect they notice in each other. Read them together at the end of the week.
- Manners Challenge – Make a game out of saying “please,” “thank you,” and using kind words throughout the day.
- Listening Circle – Take turns sharing about your day while practicing active listening (eye contact, no interruptions, asking follow-up questions).
- Respect Coupons – Make and exchange coupons for kind gestures like helping with chores, making a sibling’s bed, or giving a compliment.
- Dinner Table Discussion – Each night, discuss one way someone showed respect that day (at school, home, or in the community).
- Role-Playing Scenarios – Act out different situations where respect is needed (e.g., losing a game, disagreeing with a friend, waiting patiently).
- Gratitude Board – Display a whiteboard or poster where family members write what they appreciate about each other.
In the Community
- Kindness Rocks – Paint rocks with kind messages and place them around the neighborhood or a local park.
- Respect in Public Spaces – Practice using quiet voices in waiting rooms, putting shopping carts away, and saying “excuse me” when needed.
- Community Clean-Up – Spend time picking up trash in a park or around the neighborhood to show respect for the environment.
- Write Thank-You Notes – Send a thank-you card to a teacher, coach, librarian, or community worker.
- Hold the Door Open – Make it a goal to hold the door open for others when entering or leaving public places.
- Visit an Elderly Neighbor – Spend time talking to or helping an elderly neighbor with small tasks.
- Library or Bookstore Visit – Discuss respect for shared spaces by returning books properly and keeping voices low.
- Donate Gently Used Items – Clean out toys, clothes, or books to donate to those in need, teaching respect for others’ needs.
Bonus Family Activity to try:
Looking Ahead - Save the Date:
- February 10th - Full Moon!
- February 11th - 100th Day of School!
- February 17th - NO SCHOOL!
- February 19th - PTO Monthly Mtg 4pm
- February 21st - FULL DAY OF SCHOOL - 2nd Trimester Celebration Day!
- February 28th - NO SCHOOL: Staff PD Day
Our Trimester Celebration day is set: Friday Feb. 21st!
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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