Fort Zumwalt South High School

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April 2019

News from the Assistant Principals Yearbooks Information Grad Night Meeting Dates ACT Test Dates Links to Notifications/Flyers Grad Night Golf Tournament Flyer Spring Show Flyer Walk to Stop Heroin Flyer 2019 EOC Exam Schedule Class of 2019 End of Year Activities 2019 FZSHS Summer Camps Vaccine Letter Fortitude Flyer SHS Calendar of Events SHS Color Calendar

Inside This Issue

Volume 10, Issue 9

Dear Parents: Great things continue to happen at FZS! As we enter a new month, we’ve been privileged to be a part of a number of exciting events and achievements. National Merit Finalists, outstand-ing athletic, music, and extra-curricular accomplishments, are but a few of the accolades given to South High School. Most recently, two members of our senior class have earned some impressive honors. Seniors Akshat Nadella and Kassie Shepherd have been selected for the 2019 Missouri Scholars 100! This is a statewide program sponsored by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals that honors Missouri’s top 100 academic students in the graduating class of 2019. Students nominated for this program have to meet criteria of an “academic decathlon” to demonstrate academic strength. To even be nominated, requirements include a minimum GPA of 3.750, a minimum ACT score of 29 (or SAT score of 1900), be ranked in the upper 10 percent of the class, have taken upper-level courses in mathematics, science, English, and foreign language, have excellent attendance and be involved in school activities (these requirements are the minimum ones for nomination; typically each of the 100 honorees in this group has a GPA at 4.00 and an ACT score of 33 or higher!). This award is a great mark of distinction for Akshat and Kassie – they’ll be recognized at a luncheon in Columbia later this month. I continue to be impressed with the incredible work done by our students and teachers… all gearing up for End of Course exams and Advanced Placement exams in May as we push towards the end of the school year. Thank you for your support as we continue to provide the very best opportunities in education for our students. Sincerely,

Kevin Keltner, Ed. D. Principal

April:

2 No Students/Election Day

2 ACT Testing for Juniors

11 - 13 Spring Show, 7:00 p.m.

18 Midpoint/4th Quarter

19 - 21 Easter Break

29 - May 10 End of Course Exams

Upcoming Events

CLASS OF 2022

Spring has finally arrived! Get out and enjoy the beautiful weather. Always make time to relax and enjoy life. Fourth quarter can be very busy. It is time to gear up for the EOC tests at the end of the month. Make sure that you get plenty of rest and eat a good breakfast daily to be energized for the tests. I highly encourage you to do the very best on the EOC's. These tests are very important. If you are in need of a tutor, A+

tutoring is available each day after school. You do not need to make an appointment, just drop in. Lastly, be sure to get out and enjoy all the spring activities at South. If there is anything that I can help you with, please stop by my office anytime.

Dr.Ticia Garbarini Assistant Principal

CLASS OF 2020

Hello Class of 2020! It’s amazing how quickly the school year is passing by! Soon May will be upon us and the year will be over. However, with that being said, there is still a lot of school left, so stay on top of your studies. The month of April is a big testing month at South High…ACT and EOC’s! Be sure to do your best if you are taking these tests! Enjoy the warmer weather and be sure to get out and support your

fellow Bulldogs at sporting events!

Mrs. Stephanie Goellner Assistant Principal

CLASS OF 2019 As promised, time is flying by as we steadily approach graduation. Gradu-ation announcements were delivered last week. For those that were unable to pick them up, they are available in our main office to pick up at your conven-ience. Should you need more, you may contact Jostens directly to place your order at 636-207-8780. Relatively soon, I will be emailing everyone with information about cap and gown pick up times. In looking at the month of April, currently Senior class sponsors

are collecting parent permission forms for our upcoming Senior field trip on April 24th. In addition, we currently are accepting applications for senior student commencement speakers, and believe it or not, Prom tickets will go on sale April 29th. All of this information and more may be found by clicking here to keep up to date with upcoming Senior events. As graduation approaches, so does our yearly all night graduation party known as Grad Night. The Grad Night committee has been hard at work fundraising and preparing for this event. The last formal fundraiser for Grad Night will take place at our golf tournament on Saturday, April 6th. If you’re interested in participating or donating to this event, please click here. Grad Night is sure to be an exciting event celebrating the entire Class of 2019. The Grad Night committee is actively seeking volunteers and donations for this event. If you have not been able to help thus far this school year, this would be a great time to help out. With only a month left before final exams, I cannot stress the importance of finishing strong. College acceptance, GPA, scholarships, and of course the ability to graduate all weigh signifi-cantly on academic achievement. If I can assist in any way, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Mr. Joe Serles Assistant Principal

CLASS OF 2021 The Class of 2021 more than any other class in the school will be participating in the End of Course exams in April. These exams are designed to cover the material you have learned this year. Exams are given in Biology, English II, Algebra I, and Government. And if you are a sophomore in Algebra II, you will be taking an Algebra II EOC. Many sophomores may have taken Algebra I or Biology as a freshman, but the majority of sophomores are currently enrolled in these classes. This means that many

sophomores will be taking three exams! It is important to remember that these tests are not only a reflection of how students are doing in the Fort Zumwalt School District, but they also count for 5% of your grade in each class! You don’t want to miss this opportunity to help your semester grade! And, here is the good news! If you score a 70% or higher on any of the exams, you will be exempt from finals! What a great opportunity to raise your grade and be exempt from finals! Attendance is very important during the weeks we give the tests. Please make every effort to be here during the weeks of April 29th and May 8th. If you miss a day of the test, we have to pull you the next day from one of your classes, and then you may get behind in that class. If you have any questions regarding End of Course exams,

you can always come by and see me or ask your teachers.

Dr. Angie Hahn Assistant Principal

FROM OUR ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS

District Flyers

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ACT TEST DATE

June 8, 2019

Annual Parent Notifications

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GRAD NIGHT MEETING NEXT MEETING: APRIL 24TH

A parent committee will meet at 6:30 p.m in the South High School Library on

Wednesday, April 24, 2019. This committee works throughout the school

year raising necessary funds for this graduation night event. Past prizes

awarded to seniors include laptop computers, flat screen TV’s, mini

refrigerators, etc. We encourage all parents to get involved and help to

create a fun and drug free celebration. Should you have questions regarding

Grad Night, please contact Mr. Serles at 636-978-1212.

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FZS CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2018-2019

REVISED 3/20/19

Sr. Pictures (7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.) ................. FZS Auditorium

June 18, 19 & July 23, 24, 30

Lifetouch/Prestige Studios by appointment only

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Senior Schedule Pick-Up (7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.) ......... Aug. 1

Junior Schedule Pick-Up (12:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.) ........ Aug. 1

Sophomore Schedule Pick-Up (7:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m.) Aug. 2

Freshman Schedule Pick-Up (12:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.) .. Aug. 2

ALL Schedule Pick-Up (1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.) ............. Aug. 6

Fall Sports Begin – 8:00 a.m. (Auditorium) ................... Aug. 6

Freshman Transition Day – 12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m......... Aug. 8

CAPS Meeting – 6:00 p.m. (Auditorium) .................... Aug. 14

First Day of School .................................................... Aug. 15

Open House – 6:30 p.m./A+ - 6:00 p.m. .................... Aug. 16

First Day – Lewis & Clark Tech School .................... Aug. 16

Labor Day – No School ................................................ Sept. 3

Midpoint/First Quarter ............................................... Sept. 13

College Financial Aid Night - 6:30 p.m. (Aud.) .............. Oct. 2

Powder-Puff Game - 6:00 p.m. ..................................... Oct. 3

Senior Panoramic Picture .............................................. Oct. 5

Homecoming Tailgate – 5:00 p.m. ................................. Oct 5

Homecoming Game -7:00 p.m. ..................................... Oct. 5

Homecoming Dance - 7:00 p.m. ................................... Oct. 6

Band Concert -7:00 p.m. ............................................... Oct. 8

Orchestra Concert - 7:00 p.m. ........................................ Oct 9

Picture Retakes .............................................................. Oct. 9

PSAT ........................................................................... Oct. 10

Choir Concert - 7:00 p.m............................................. Oct. 11

End of First Quarter (High School) ............................. Oct. 12

No School – Fall Break ............................................... Oct. 15

ACT Testing for Sophomores ..................................... Oct. 18

College Rally Day ........................................................ Oct 19

Booster Club Craft Show (9am-4pm) ......................... Oct. 20

Senior Picture Deadline ............................................... Oct. 20

Fall Show - 7:00 p.m. ............................................. Oct. 25-27

Red Ribbon Week ............................................. Oct 29-Nov 2

Winter Sports Meeting (Aud.) 2:30 p.m. .................... Oct. 29

Girls’ Swimming Begins (Rec-Plex) ............................. Nov. 5

No Students / Election Day ......................................... Nov. 6

CAPS Meeting-6:00 p.m. (Auditorium) ......................... Nov. 8

Veterans Day/USO Show (breakfast before 9:15 show) ..... Nov. 12

Mr. FZS -7:00 p.m. .................................................... Nov. 14

Midpoint/Second Quarter ........................................... Nov. 16

No Students – Professional Development Day .......... Nov. 16

Yearbook Club Picture Day ....................................... Nov. 20

No School – Thanksgiving Holiday ...................... Nov. 21-23

Winter Orchestra Concert-7:00 p.m. (Auditorium) ....... Dec. 10

Winter Band Concert – 7:00 p.m. ............................... Dec. 11

Winter Choir Concert – 7:00 p.m. ............................... Dec. 13

First Semester Finals Begin ........................................ Dec. 19

First Semester Half-Day Finals ............................. Dec. 20-21

End of First Semester .................................................. Dec. 21

No School – Winter Break ............................. Dec. 24 - Jan. 3

Records Day – No Students ........................................... Jan. 4

Second Semester Begins ................................................ Jan. 7

Curriculum Night – 6:00 p.m. ...................................... Jan. 10

No School – Martin Luther King Day ......................... Jan. 21

Midpoint/Third Quarter ................................................ Feb. 6

Sr. Citizens Musical Matinee & Dinner (3:15pm) ........ Feb. 6

Winter Musical – 7:00 p.m. ........................................ Feb 7-9

Winter Formal ............................................................. Feb. 16

No School – Presidents’ Day ...................................... Feb. 18

Orchestra Concert – 7:00 p.m. .................................... Feb. 20

Band Concert – 7:00 p.m. ........................................... Feb. 21

Spring Sports Meeting – (Aud.) 2:30 p.m. .................... Feb. 25

Choir Concert – 7:00 p.m. ........................................... Feb. 26

CAPS Meeting – 6:00 p.m. .......................................... Mar. 7

End of Third Quarter .................................................... Mar. 8

No School – Spring Break .................................... Mar. 11-15

Meet the Coach – 6:00 p.m. ....................................... Mar. 20

Essence of PPI – 6:00 p.m. ........................................ Mar. 26

Career & Tech Training Expo – 6:00-7:30pm ........... Mar. 27

No Students / Election Day .......................................... Apr. 2

ACT Testing for Juniors ............................................... Apr. 2

Spring Show – 7:00p.m.(Auditorium) ...................Apr. 11-13

Midpoint/Fourth Quarter ............................................. Apr. 18

Easter Break ...........................................................Apr. 19-22

End-of-Course Exams Begin ..................................... April 29

National Honor Society Induction – 6:30 p.m. ............. May 1

Senior Awards Night – 6:30 p.m. ................................. May 2

Prom at Old Hickory – 7:00 p.m. .................................. May 4

AP Testing ...................................................... May 6-May 16

Spring Choir Concert – 7:00 p.m. (Auditorium) .............. May 6

Top 25 Banquet - 6:00p.m (The Christy). ..................... May 8

Band Concert – 7:00pm (Auditorium) .......................... May 9

Staff Appreciation Dinner ........................................... May 10

One-Acts (Drama) – 7:00 p.m..................................... May 14

Orchestra Concert – 7:00 p.m. ...................................... May 7

Graduation – 12:30 p.m. ............................................. May 25

No School / Memorial Day ......................................... May 27

Second Semester Finals Begin .................................... May 28

Second Semester Half-Day Finals ........................May 29+30

Last Day of School ..................................................... May 30