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Happy December everyone,
Winter has certainly arrived! Can't believe we have already had an AMI day! This is always my favorite time of year. Student concerts are happening throughout the month and they always put me in the holiday spirit. I appreciate you trusting our staff with your students each day.
Our first round of Blue Notes were delivered to staff the week of conferences and WoW! did they make an impact on our teachers and staff! Thank you to all who took the time to fill one out. Our team puts their all into the students they serve and this small token of appreciation means so much. Many staff display them in their classrooms or keep them in their happy file for years to come! If you haven't had the chance to fill one out, submit a Blue Note now. They’ll be delivered before break.
Hope everyone has a safe and restful Winter Break which begins Monday, December 22, with a return to school on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
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- Check our website often for updates and club/intramural dates.
- If your student is staying after for a club or activity, review the Activity Bus stops so your student knows which stop they should use. Remember: activity bus stop numbers are not the same as their regular bus stop numbers.
- Inclement weather can pop up any time at this point in the school year. Be prepared! Find all you need to know at go.FZSD.us/AMIDays
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Utilize the FZSD Family Portal by Focus School Software to:
- Check Grades, Attendance and Assignments
- Email with teachers and coaches/sponsors
- Connect to LunchTime to pay student meal balances
- Link to other websites
- Set preferences in the Fort Zumwalt app.
- Get updates and push notifications from FZSD and the schools you select - critical during inclement weather season
- Get updates from high school activities departments
- Check your school's menu in the dining section
- Download events to your calendar in the Events section
- Order a yearbook using code 25003 for only $30. All sales are online.
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Sign up if you want to join PSST (Parents Supporting Staff and Teachers).
- The next event is a Chex Mix Bar. If you would like to contribute here is the supply list. Items need to be at school by Thursday, December 18th.
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December 15-19 NJHS is asking all grade levels are to bring in clean plastic caps. Caps must be free of stickers, metal and cardboard. They will be turned into picnic tables for DuBray.
The grade level with the most caps will receive cookies!
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If your student struggles with their grades or work completion, we have just the after school opportunity for them! Peer Tutoring will take place on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays after school, from 3:15 to 4:15 beginning Tuesday, January 13th.
The students who will be tutoring are 8th grade NJHS members, all of which have over a 3.5 GPA and little to no discipline record. The tutors were chosen by a few NJHS members, along with the President.
Tutoring will take place in the library or a classroom and will be supervised by a staff member. Your student will meet one-on-one with the same tutor for the full hour every meeting.
If you have any questions, please contact Janna Hull, DMS Registrar, at 636-474-3585 during school hours (8:15-3:15). If you are interested in Peer Tutoring for your student, please fill out the Google Form below.
Peer Tutoring Sign-up Form
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The Elevate Academy and Resource Center is a workforce development program that empowers students with postsecondary transition skills in the areas of employment, education/training and independent living while lifting families in need. To make a donation of non-perishable food, hygiene products or school supplies, please contact your school’s counselor or Mental Health Professional. You can make an online donation here. Thank you for supporting Fort Zumwalt families in need. |
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Fort Zumwalt School District is launching an app called Stopfinder that will allow parents and guardians to accurately track their student’s school bus in real-time. The easy-to-use app is secured so only authorized users will have access to school bus information. We encourage families to download the app and create your account as soon as you receive the email invitation from Stopfinder. Invitations went out Tuesday, Oct. 14. Please be sure to check your spam and/or junk folders. Adding no-reply@stopfinder.com to your contacts might help prevent the email from going to spam/junk.
Stopfinder is free to parents and guardians and allows users to customize when they receive alerts about their student’s bus location. The app is also a two-way communication tool, providing parents/guardians with an easy way to communicate quickly with district transportation officials and receive notifications instantly. You can see an overview of the features here. Not all features will be immediately available. It is our hope to have all features live in the coming weeks. You can also refer to the attached quick start guide or connect with the Stopfinder FAQs. We are excited to bring this added layer of communication to our families. If you have questions, complete the form at go.FZSD.us/bus or call 636-240-3138.
Stopfinder Quick Guide
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📣 Caps for Cookies - December 15 - 19
🎵 6th Orchestra Concert - December 17 📍 East High 🕖 7:00 pm
🚫 No School - December 22-January 5
🏫 DMS Classes Resume - January 6
⏱️ Early Release Day - January 14
🚫 No School - January 19
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Congratulations to our Positive Office Referrals |
6th Grade: Lucas Skillington, Charlotte Nieters, Bryce Nance, Raina Mayes, Mallory Russell, Cedriyon Bransford, Caroline May, Sofia Pierce, Cameron Kluesner, Cameron Slaughter, Henry Feagans, Sophia Wheeler-Tyler
7th Grade: Nolan de Miranda, Amelia Adamson, Kendall Cranney, Sophia Wesley, Kobe Redden, Coco Stepney, Maddie Norris, Jameil Alexander, Quinn Reeves, Blair Kennedy, Brynlee Lewis, Emmy Goodson, Joseph Auguano, Jaiden Ivy
8th Grade: Masoma Litumbe, Karlee Robinson, Olivia Rademacher-Browning, Elena Hargate, Levi McMenamy, Kannu Sharma, Maya Ochu, Ulises Zenteno
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6th Grade: Brooke Highfill, Ethan Thole, Joanna Garrison-Ward, Joshua Albers, Annalee Beckmann, Marlee Deangelis, Kameron Ottenlips, Elliott Bourgeois, Piper Breedlove, Joseph Loutzenhiser, Anthony Milton-Gates, Lila Davis, Brooke Zemienieuski
7th Grade: Antonio Jarrett, Sophia Scarpace, Tucker Treadway, Isabelle Gagnon, Taylor Winkler, Bryce Oshel, Cali Sigmund, Delaney Allen
8th Grade: Bryce Medlin, Selena Smith
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Eastside No Hunger Holiday |
Thank you for your donations for the No Hunger Holiday Food Drive. We collected so many nonperishable food items to support our community. |
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Our habit for December is Think Win Win. We encourage our students to Think Win Win which means to work in fairness and have a team mentality. Instead of thinking of your needs only, consider what would be best for the whole team. Students are participating in lessons during advisory regarding this habit. |
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Find the cafeteria menu on our website or in the free FZ app, along with our calendars for information on Events. You can sync them to your calendar! |
Quick links to help you keep up with FZSD |
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go.FZSD.us/QuickCalendar (for the Quick Calendar button on any of our websites) connects you with the school year at a glance.
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go.FZSD.us/SyncMyCalendar allows visitors to sync our website, Elementary Letter Days and Middle School Letter Days calendars to their own.
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go.FZSD.us/AMIDays is updated annually with information on inclement weather schedules and procedures.
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go.FZSD.us/CSIP provides updates on and access to our Continuous School Improvement Plan.
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