Zinser Elementary News
December 13

Zinser Elementary News December 13

12/13/24

A Note From Mrs. Johnston
It was wonderful seeing so many families at the Holiday Concert this week. In my favorite holiday movie Buddy the Elf said,"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear". After listening to the children and watching their excitement, I believe Buddy was right! With one week left before break, there will be a lot more excitement and more learning. I know many of you will be volunteering to help plans run smoothly next week...THANK YOU for all you do to support our great school!

Family Council News
Thank you to everyone that came out Tuesday night to our meeting. we had such a good turnout! WE have some big things coming up! For more information and/or to be added to the Zinser Family Council email list, please email zinserelemfc@gmail.com

Same Day Virtual Appointments with your School Nurse
Reasons to contact and use HealthBar: sore throat, pink eye, earache, cough, nausea/vomiting, fever, rashes. We can communicate directly with your Primary Care Doctor to keep them informed of diagnosis and treatments. Connect directly with a HealthBar Provider by contacting your school nurse - $15 visits for students/staff, $45 for family members.

KHPS Ski & Snowboard Club 24/25 Punch Card Program
Cannonsburg's punch cards offer discounted lift tickets so that students in kindergarten through 12th grade can enjoy winter to the fullest. Punch cards also offer discounts on rentals and private lessons! When your child visits Cannonsburg, they will simply bring their punch card to the ticket office to get their card punched and receive a lift ticket for the day. These punch cars can be used any day of the week (no blackout dates!)

Ages 7-10: 6 Punch=$120 or 10 Punch=$155
Ages 11+: 6 Punch=$160 or 10 Punch=$195
*Other perks and discounts apply. To purchase online: https://cannonsburg.com
Questions can be directed to Cannonsburg at info@cannonsburg.com or Jason Snyder via email at jsnyder@khps.org

OLDER NEWS

Parking Lot Notes: MAP
➔ Please consider utilizing our bus transportation option to avoid the busy parent pick-up lot
➔ Always look to pull up in line and when possible to help with the flow of traffic.
◆ Tell your child(ren) to look for the correct car and be ready. If your child is late to the class sign and you’ve pulled past it, you can circle around the lot and keep your car moving.
➔ Thank you for those turning right only! We know it’s an inconvenience, but we believe it will help speed up the line and be safer in the long run ( We have a couple accidents a year with vehicles turning left)
➔ Drop off starts at 8:30; children may exit vehicles a few minutes early to get traffic flowing, and must wait by their grade sign until the 8:30 bell.
➔ We do have two lanes in the parking lot. Please only use the right lane for drop off and pick up, the inside lane is a pass by lane only! Please pass by with caution.

DROP OFF EXPECTATIONS:

• Drop off starts at 8:30 with the day officially starting at 8:35. Kindergarten & K-Knights families please park and walk to the flagpole to have your child line up with their class at the 8:30 bell. The teacher will come out and greet the students and enter the building together.

DISMISSAL EXPECTATIONS:

The school day ends at 3:37

• Kindergarten & K-Knights and early pick-ups start dismissal at 3:30. Kindergarten parents please park and walk to meet the class and get your child by the flagpole for a more intimate and safe pick-up.
• We will designate consistent early pick-up families once again this year. Please contact our office if you can consistently be in the parking lot for an early pick-up at 3:30.
• 1st - 5th grade families will use the car line in the parent parking lot for pick-up. Your child will stand at the correct grade level sign and enter the car when it’s at the sign or close to the nearest pull up spot. You may need to pull up past the grade sign to help with the flow of traffic
• We understand that parents can get stuck in traffic or weather events happen that can extend travel time to get to school for the 3:37 dismissal. If you are going to be late please call the office ahead of time so we can make the student(s) aware. Consistent tardiness for pick-up will result in your child(ren) being bused to our Early Childhood Center for after school care. You can be billed for this.

Attendance/Drop Off - Pick Up
Our start time is 8:35 am! We need your help getting students here on time! Any students arriving after 8:40 will be marked tardy. Any students arriving after 9:05 am without an excused call/absence will be marked unexcused for the morning session. Please call our attendance line at 616-453-2461 opt.1 or email ziattendance@khps.org to communicate your student’s absence, early leave time, or late arrival. STRIVE FOR FIVE!!!