FRIDAYFIVE
September 1, 2023
1.
DRIVE NOW // TEXT LATER
A message from Ascension St. Vincent.
Ascension St. Vincent is committed to supporting your health, on and off the road. Drive Now // Text Later is a national campaign to help raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving.
DRIVING WHILE DISTRACTED ON THE ROAD
Distracted drivers are two to nine times more likely to have an accident. This is why the Drive Now // Text Later program was created. Our goal is to educate and encourage driver safety among young people. With your help, we hope to promote awareness of the dangers of distracted driving and encourage safe driving practices.
Look for the Ascension Drive Now // Text Later tent at the ZCHS football game tonight (9/1).
2.
STRONG IN EVERY WAY FALL SPEAKER SERIES SCHEDULED TO BEGIN IN SEPTEMBER
The ZCS Strong in Every Way Fall Speaker Series kicks off on September 18th with Jamey Peavler, Co-Director, Instructor, and doctoral candidate of the Reading Science Graduate Program at Mount St. Joseph University. Join us in the Zionsville Community High School STAR Bank Performing Arts Center from 6:30-7:30 p.m. to learn about the science of reading and how that knowledge impacts students at all age levels and proficiencies.
Fall 2023 Strong in Every Way Speaker Series
THE SCIENCE OF
READING
September 18, 2023
6:30-7:30 p.m.
ZCHS STAR Bank PAC
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In this session, Jamey Peavler will explore common questions and points of clarification related to reading science for K-12 students.
- What is reading science (or science of reading)?
- What does scientifically-based reading instruction look like? How can I support this at home?
- Where are areas of opportunity for growth and development in the field?
- How does this knowledge impact typical learners? High-ability students? Students with language-based disabilities? Multilingual students?
ARTIFICAL
INTELLIGENCE
October 11, 2023
6:30-7:30 p.m.
ZCHS STAR Bank PAC
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ZCS educators Dan Layton and Carly Havlik will share information on how to harness this tool and provide guardrails for students.
Whether you have only played around with ChatGPT or even just read about it, don't miss this conversation about how students can effectively use AI tools and what is needed to support student development and responsibility in this area.
STEWARDS OF
CHILDREN
November 20, 2023
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
ZCHS STAR Bank PAC
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Join presenters from Sylvia’s Child Advocacy Center to learn how we can support all children in our community.
Learn how to prevent child sexual abuse by registering for this impactful and important program for parents and adults who work with children. Attendees will learn what our responsibilities are as mandatory reporters and how to best support children during a
difficult situation.
3.
TECHNOLOGY HELP DESK
SPREAD THE WORD!
The ZCS Student Technology Team is inviting Senior VIP members to take advantage of a student-run tech help desk. If you are a senior citizen or know an individual who might be interested, please encourage them to join the Senior VIP program and attend this help session if needed.
Please RSVP ahead of time. Sign up for a morning (9 - 10:30 a.m.) or afternoon (1-3 p.m.) session, and be sure to bring your device.
If you have questions about the help desk or the Senior VIP program, contact Lynn Kissel at 317.873.8012.
4.
DON'T MISS THE ANNUAL MUM SALE ORDER DEADLINE
It's time for the ZCHS Student Opportunities to Achieve Real-Life Success (SOARS ) program Fall Mum Sale. Students are selling mums (chrysanthemums) throughout the community in partnership with Jones Greenhouse. This is a fundraiser run by the students who are responsible for: approaching businesses, sharing information about the Transition to Work program/SOARS, collecting and recording payments, delivering mums, entering orders into spreadsheets, counting money, and working with the treasurer to prepare funds for deposit and payment.
On Thursday, September 14th from 1:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. any parents/staff/community member (non-business) who ordered mums will be able to pick up their mums at the ZCS Wellness Center, 800 Mulberry St.
Thank you for your support of our Student Opportunities to Achieve Real-life Successes.
Highlights from last year's mum sale pick-up
5.
CHECK OUT ZIONSVILLE WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL THIS WEEK!
Check out these photos from the Zionsville West Middle School (ZWMS) 7th and 8th grade open house and the 5th Grade Woodwind night this week. Schools are all full of activity, and we love to see (and share) all of the action.
Things to know...
ZCS State of the Schools
The annual ZCS State of the Schools is scheduled for Tuesday, October 3rd.
Leaders from Zionsville Community Schools will present the state of ZCS schools and answer your questions. Visit the Zionsville Chamber of Commerce website for more information and to register for the breakfast and presentation.
Free “VIP” event passes for senior citizens
If you’re (technically speak- ing!) a senior citizen north of 65 years young and a resident of Eagle or Union Township, we’d like to give you free admission to hundreds of school events including plays, concerts and sporting events. There are also speeches, carnivals and other fun opportunities for you to engage, enjoy, and/or learn. This year, our Senior “VIPs” joined us for a day to learn more about what is happening in our schools and to tour the new high school construction. To participate, call Lynn Kissel-Brown at 317 873-2858, ext. 11230.
Mark your calendar for ZEF Bash
Join us at ZEF Bash on Saturday, November 4, 2023 as we raise funds in support of our schools! Enjoy dinner, dancing to the sounds of Dave & Rae, a silent auction, and our famous Cap off the Night. Your Eagle spirit wear or that of your favorite team is perfect for this casual event. Tickets go on sale September 1st and sponsorship opportunities are still available.
ASCENSION
ST. VINCENT
Thank you to Ascension St. Vincent for your service to students, staff and families in Zionsville Community Schools.
See this week's update from Ascension St. Vincent here.
STAR
FINANCIAL BANK
Thank you to Star Bank for your ongoing service to students, staff and families in Zionsville Community Schools.
Learn more about our partnership with STAR Bank here.
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