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VISITORS
WELCOME TO THE PARENT GROUP
Information and Resources
IMPORTANT DATES
Calendar may change as COVID-19 orders change throughout the 20/21 school year
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April 12-16: Grades 6-8: Remote Learning.
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April 13: Grades 8-11 IN PERSON for SAT/PSAT Testing
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April 16: Hat Day $1 benefitting Children's Advocacy Network
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April 19-23: Book Fair (BOGO)
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May 5, 6, & 7: Tulip Time Half Days
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May 31: Memorial Day- NO SCHOOL
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June 10, 2021: Last Day of School
*To SUBSCRIBE to ZQuest Calendars, including Classroom Calendars, Click
HERE.
2021-2022 Z-Kids Registration Information
February 22: 2021 Z-Kids Summer Camp registration begins: LINK
March 15: Registration for current ZKids families: LINK
March 16: Registration for families who are NEW to ZKids or Zeeland Public Schools: LINK
**Please contact Cheryl Kraker with any questions at 748-4711 or email at ckraker@zps.org
Middle School 2nd Semester ODD/EVEN Day Cheat Sheet
Reminder that middle school changes to 3rd term rotations (for those taking the rotation elective) on Monday, January 25. We will begin the 3rd term with an ODD schedule day!
Daily PICKUP Instructions
Beginning 11/9/2020, there is a new route for PICKUP at the end of the elementary school day in order to help with the movement/flow of busses getting in and out of the bus loop efficiently and safely.
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ONLY enter the ZQuest Pickup Lot by making a RIGHT turn.
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DO NOT use the middle turn lane coming from the East or the West. This lane will be open so that busses can pass traffic to easily access the bus loop.
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INSTEAD use Washington to Michigan to Roosevelt (or another route to Michigan to Roosevelt) to AVOID BLOCKING TRAFFIC ON 96th Ave.
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Walkers....PLEASE USE THE CROSSWALK with the CROSSING GUARD. Using the East parking lot crosswalk is hazardous due to the volume of traffic.
Food Panty Locations
Mobile Food Pantries
If you need food or know of someone who needs food, please let them know!
Please bring your own boxes & carts. No Identification or income information will be required.
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Ottawa Food (Link)
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Feeding America (Link)
Major Field Trip Savings Planning
Michigan 3rd Grade Reading Legislation
In 2016, Michigan Legislature passed a bill to ensure that all children exiting 3rd grade are proficient in reading. Beginning in the 2019-2020 school year, students must show proficiency on the year end state assessment to be promoted to 4th grade. School staff is required to provide ongoing assessment and inform parents of possible student difficulty by creating an IRIP (individualized reading improvement plan).
ZPS approaches this legislation not as a requirement, rather an opportunity to continue to provide the best possible reading instruction for all students. We are dedicated to using the assessment data gathered to plan for WIN and WIN+ interventions that support student learning. We will continue to partner with parents to ensure success for all.
An informational video has been developed to provide clarity on this topic.
Information is also available on the ZPS website.
Leslie's Weekly Update Newsletters
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April 9, 2021: NEWS
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March 26, 2021: NEWS
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March 19, 2021: NEWS
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March 12, 2021: NEWS
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March 5, 2021: NEWS
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February 26, 2021: NEWS
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February 12, 2021: NEWS
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February 5, 2021: NEWS
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January 29, 2021: NEWS
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January 22, 2021: NEWS
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January 15, 2021: NEWS
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January 8, 2021: NEWS
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12/30/2020: "Z for Me" Letter
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December 18, 2020: NEWS
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December 11, 2020: NEWS
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12/4/2020: Remote Learning Update "Z For Me" Letter
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December 4, 2020 NEWS
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November 20, 2020: NEWS
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November 13, 2020: NEWS
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November 6, 2020: NEWS
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October 23, 2020: NEWS
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October 16, 2020: NEWS
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October 9, 2020: NEWS
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September 11, 2020: NEWS
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September 4, 2020: NEWS
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August 28, 2020: NEWS
ZONAR My View Bus Tracker Instructions
Check the location of your students' bus in real time and get alerts when it enters areas that YOU identify.
!! COVID Vaccine Information from the CDC !!
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Ensuring the Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States
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Local Health Department
Parent Group Meetings
6:30 - 8:00pm
ZQuest Extended Learning Space
**Childcare Provided on site!**
2020-2021 Meetings:
Signing Up for the REMIND App for ZQuest
Directions for signing up to receive REMIND texts:
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Go to https://www.remind.com/join/zquest2020 and follow the directions
OR
Zeeland Education Foundation
Annually a committee comprised of students, educators, parents and community members form to serve as the Grant Review Committee. This committee reviews the requests of funding for projects and supplies that are designed to enhance the academic excellence of our students, and go above and beyond what the curriculum budget provides. Any Zeeland Public Schools staff member may apply for grants.
2021/2022 ZQuest Calendar Updates
Key ZQuest school dates for 2021/2022 School year. The full calendar has not been released at this time, however break weeks are listed while the ZPS contract is being finalized.
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August 9, 2021: ZQuest First Day of School
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August 30, 2021: No School/Staff Professional Development
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August 31, 2021: All of ZPS Returns (including ZQ)
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September 3 & 6, 2021: Labor Day Break
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September 27-October 1: Break Week 1
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November 22-26, 2021: Break Week 2
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December 20-31, 2021: Break Week 3
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February 7-11, 2022: Break Week 4
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April 1-8, 2022: Break Week 5
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May 30-June 3, 2022: Break Week 6
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June 3, 10, 17, 2022: No School Fridays
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June 23, 2022: ZQuest Last Day of School
ZPS Cares Program
During our Remote Learning Times, we recognize that there may be needs for support that are harder to communicate when not in-person. We would like to remind our ZPS Community that ZPS Cares is a great way to get the support you may need!
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ZPS families can call the ZPS Cares Helpline at 616-748-4509 or email ZPS Cares (zpscares@zps.org) for assistance related to health, food, and technology needs.
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ZPS staff and families may use this ZPS Help Request Form to identify student/family needs. A Spanish version is available as well.
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Spring 2020: Google Help Request, ZPS Cares Helpline and Email will be posted on ZPS website, Z for Me, postcard mailers, and postcards with meal distribution. Link to communication plan from Spring 2020 here.
Crisis Intervention Resources
Mental Health Crisis Intervention Information for Parents
Building Resilience- American Psychological Association
Resilience Guide for Parents and Teachers- American Psychological Association
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Too Much Screen Time? When Your Child Over-Connects with Technology
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“Time’s Up!” Parents Share Their Secrets For Avoiding Meltdowns When Screen Time Is Over
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The Best Apps for Controlling and Limiting Kids’ Screen Time
Mental Health Resources
If you are struggling or need support, tell someone. You are not alone.
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OK2SAY - Anyone can report tips on criminal activities or potential harm directed at students, school employees, or schools. Tips can be submitted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Click HERE to submit a tip.
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Crisis Counselor Text Line - Text HOME to 741741 & Michigan Mental Health Warmline - (888) 733-7753
Suicide Prevention Online Chat -https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
1-800-273-8255
Reading Resources for Families
Volunteer Hero Program
DUE TO COVID, THERE WILL BE NO VOLUNTEER HERO PROGRAM THIS YEAR. WE WILL UPDATE INFORMATION AS IT CHANGES.
Volunteer Hero Families get 20% off of EVERY Field Trip for EACH child (under $20) for the entire semester that they have the award!
Subscribe to ZQuest Calendars
If you you have an online calendar, you can SUBSCRIBE to the ZQuest K-5 and/or the ZQuest 6-8th Calendar!
Classroom calendars are also available to subscribe to (you can subscribe to as many as you need/want), however they are dependent on you, parents or teachers adding the information onto these calendars.
Zeeland Recreation Program Financial Assistance
Are you interested in your child participating in an activity through zeeland Rec, but aren't sure if you have the finances for them to try something?
Please read the information from Zeeland Rec Director, Brett Geertsma!
CONTACT US
175 West Roosevelt Avenue
Zeeland, MI 49464
Main: 616.748.3050
Attendance Line: 616.748.3060
CURRENT BOARD 2020-2021
Events Coordinator