IMPORTANT DATES

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​HAPPY SUMMER!

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• August 19: NO SCHOOL FRIDAY

• August 23:  Kindergarten Bus Ride/Practice Run, 6:00-6:45pm (more info to come)

• August 26: NO SCHOOL FRIDAY

• August 29: No School/Staff Professional Development

• August 30: All of ZPS Returns (including ZQ) (Regular Hours)

• September 2-5: NO SCHOOL: Labor Day Break

• September 16:  ZPS Early Dismissal (Middle School @ 10:45am & Elementary @ 11:50am)

• September 26-30: NO SCHOOL- Break Week 1

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*To SUBSCRIBE to ZQuest Calendars, including Classroom Calendars, Click 

HERE.  

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BACK TO SCHOOL
Quick Links

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• 2022/2023 Class Lists

• 2022/2023 School Supplies List​​

• 2022/2023 Staff Introductions

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Summer Resources

Here are some resources your student has access to throughout the summer…

Summer Literacy and Activity Calendar - Fun ways to KEEP READING all summer!

Lexia Core 5 (K-5) & Power Up (6-8) - Individualized phonics and literacy activities.

• Accessible through the Lexia Core 5 Website or App (K-5) or the Power Up Website (6-8).

• Students received letters with their login information from their teachers.

Imagine Math (K-8) - Math Skill practice. 

• Accessible through Imagine Learning Website. 

• Students received letters with their login information from their teachers.

RAZ Kids (ALL K-3, Select 4-5) - On level reading materials for reading accuracy and comprehension.

• Accessible through the RAZ Kids Website. 

• Students received letters with their login information from their teachers.

Keep these in mind for quiet time activities, rainy days, or sibling breaks… Happy Summer!​

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.  

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LINK TO SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS

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ZPS Cares Program 

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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!

• 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.

• ZPS staff and families may use this ZPS Help Request Form to identify student/family needs. A Spanish version is available as well.

• 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.

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Reading Resources for Families

• Reading Rockets.org (for Parents)

• Interviews with Authors

• Reading Tips for Parents

• Space Rangers:  A book-based science adventure

• How to Read Aloud to Children

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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

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• Directions for joining REMIND at ZQuest

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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.  

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Leslie's Weekly Update Newsletters

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• August 12, 2022:  NEWS

• August 1, 2022: NEWS

• July 24, 2022: NEWS

• June 24, 2022: 2022-2023 Back to School Information!​​

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ZPS Transportation Letter 2022

Letter from Aaron Nienhuis, ZPS Transportation Director

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LETTER

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2022-2023 Transportation Form

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Major Field Trip Savings Planning

Click HERE for instructions on Planning Ahead to save for major Field trips.

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CLASSROOM AMBASSADORS

CONTACT INFROMATION FOR CLASSROOM AMBASSADORS​

2022-2023

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Ambassador Coordinator:

Kinders:

1stGrade:

2ndGrade:

3rd Grade:

4th Grade:  Lindsey Eppink, Jennifer Kroll

5th Grade:  Lindsey Eppink, Jennifer Kroll

6th Grade:

7th Grade: 

8th Grade:

Reading Specialist:

Interventionist: 

Spanish:

School Success:  

Crisis Intervention Resources

​Mental Health Crisis Intervention Information for Parents

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Building Resilience- American Psychological Association

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Resilience Guide for Parents and Teachers- American Psychological Association

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• Prevent Screen Time Meltdowns in 5 Easy Steps

• Too Much Screen Time? When Your Child Over-Connects with Technology  

• “Time’s Up!” Parents Share Their Secrets For Avoiding Meltdowns When Screen Time Is Over

• Too Much Screen Time? Here’s How to Dial Back

• The Best Apps for Controlling and Limiting Kids’ Screen Time

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Mental Health Resources

If you are struggling or need support, tell someone. You are not alone.

• 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.

• 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

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Food Assistance

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)

• Feeding America (Link)

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HAND 2 HAND

• Website

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FAMILY ORGANIZATION INFORMATION

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Family Organization Flyer

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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.

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ZEELAND EDUCATION FOUNDATION

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Daily PICKUP Instructions

August 2022:

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• Pickup: Park in the WEST LOT (between Creekside and Roosevelt) and come to the playground fence to collect your children.  ​

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September 2022 onward: 

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• ONLY enter the ZQuest Pickup Lot by making a RIGHT turn.  

• 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. 

• INSTEAD use Washington to Michigan to Roosevelt (or another route to Michigan to Roosevelt) to AVOID BLOCKING TRAFFIC ON 96th Ave.

• Walkers....PLEASE USE THE CROSSWALK with the CROSSING GUARD.  Using the East parking lot crosswalk is hazardous due to the volume of traffic.

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OK2SAY

If you see or hear something that threatens student or school safety, submit a confidential tip to OK2SAY.

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Anyone can report tips confidentially 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.

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WARNING SIGNS

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Click HERE to report.  

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FREE Mental Health Consultation from
Be Better

Be Better

is offering parents free mental health consultation.

If a parent is concerned about their child’s mental health -

increased depression, behavior changes, etc…

parents can

call 616-844-8896 or

submit the form below 

and Dr. Brashears will contact the parent to consult over the phone and provide guidance.

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FORM

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Little Free Library 

​Do you have books that your kids are no longer reading?  

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Please consider donating them to the ZQuest Little Free Library.  Your books will be placed in the LFL for other kids to be able to enjoy.

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We love readers, chapter books, books on crafts, history and any other subject.  We even love coffee table books with great pictures.  Workbooks, coloring books, puzzle books, flash cards (math, spelling etc.), any any other item that another student may enjoy.

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Simply drop your books off in Leslie's office.  Thank you!

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Parent Group Meetings

**Childcare Provided on site!**

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2022- 2023 Meetings:​​​​

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MEETING MINUTES

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Breakfast and Lunch Information

​School Year (August-June) Breakfast and Lunch Information

• You can find your schools menu at https://www.zps.org/parents/food-service/. Only complete meals are free. A complete breakfast or lunch has to have 3 items, one item must be a fruit or vegetable. An entree is usually considered two items (protein/grain). A complete meal is an entree, fruit and/ or vegetable, milk.

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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!

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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.

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LEARN HOW TO SUBSCRIBE HERE

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Zeeland Recreation Program Financial Assistance

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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!

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