paw print october 2019
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Fort Zumwalt South High School
Paw Print
October 2019
ACT Dates/Prep Class Information
Link to Notifications/Flyers
Link to Peachjar
Link to Fortitude
Parents Affected by GM Strike
Coffee Shop Barista Ad
Backpack Program
Grad Night Meeting/Link
SHS Calendar of Events
SHS Color Calendar
Inside This Issue
Volume 11, Issue 3
Parents and Students: Great things continue to happen at FZS! October begins with our Homecoming Week, which is an amazing celebration as part of the long-standing tradition of excellence at South High School. In addition, several important and exciting things are occurring with our students, as they’re in full-swing with this school year. First of all, congratulations to Satya Datla for being named as a National Merit Semifinalist, and to William He, Elizabeth Hines, and Seungju Lee for being named as National Merit Commended Scholars! These honors are based upon scores from the PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test) and place these Bulldog students among the top high school scholars in the United States! Great work! October marks a time each year in which we engage in some standardized testing of our students. The PSAT is given at FZS during this month (October 16th) to interested juniors, although sophomores and freshmen may elect to take the test if they wish to do so. Scores from this test (for junior students) determine which of next year’s seniors receive National Merit recognition. Sophomores will be taking an ACT exam on Wednesday, October 9th. This exam is something the District is doing in conjunction with Princeton Review and will involve a retired (used in a previous year) ACT exam. In addition, FZS offers an ACT Test Preparation Course designed to familiarize students with the ACT. This course, offered during the evening once every week for the five weeks prior to an ACT exam date (once in the fall and once in the spring), has proven itself to be very beneficial for our students. For more information about any of our testing or test preparation programs, please visit with your son’s or daughter’s counselor at FZS. Impressive results regarding student achievement and exciting co-curricular activities at FZS all reflect on the outstanding things happening for students so far during this school year. Your involvement in and support of this excitement are tremendous parts of the success that is a trademark of South High School. I’m excited about seeing you at our events and activities and look forward to the accomplishments the remainder of this semester will bring. Sincerely,
Kevin Keltner, Ed. D. Principal
October 2 Powder-Puff Game, 6:00 p.m. 3 College Financial Aid Night, 6:30 p.m. 4 Senior Panoramic Picture 4 Homecoming Tailgate, 5:00 p.m. 4 Homecoming Game, 7:00 p.m.
Homecoming Dance, 7:00 p.m.
Band Concert, 7:00 p.m.
Choir Concert, 7:00 p.m. 9 ACT Testing for Sophomores
End of First Quarter
No School, Fall Break
PSAT
Booster Club Craft Show, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 21 Senior Picture Deadline
College Rally Day
Upcoming Events
District Flyers Click here:
Annual Parent Notifications
Click here:
TEST DATES REGISTRATION DEADLINE
October 26, 2019 September 20, 2019 December 14, 2019 November 8, 2019 February 8, 2020 January 10, 2020 April 4, 2020 February 28, 2020 June 13, 2020 May 8, 2020 July 18, 2020 June 19, 2020
PREP CLASS FOR THE December 14, 2019
ACT TEST $85
Class is from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on:
*November 6, Diagnostic Test (lasts until 9:30 p.m.)
*November 12, Math *November 19, English *November 25, Reading *December 3, Science
Registration deadline for the prep class is
November 1st.
A PODCAST BY THE FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Fort Zumwalt School District parents who are affected by the General Motors strike
can complete the Free & Reduced Meal Application to receive assistance during this time. For questions or more infor-mation, affected Fort Zumwalt families should call 636-272-0016 or complete the application via the link above and return it to their child’s school office.
GRAD NIGHT MEETINGS October 22nd Meeting
A parent committee will meet at 6:30 p.m in the South High School Library on
October 22, 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 Mrs. Goellner at 636-978-1212. CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE GRAD NIGHT PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE!
SHS BACKPACK PROGRAM The Catering Crew hosted a food drive in September. All donations collected went towards South High’s Operation Backpack Program/The Crew Cupboard. This program provides meals for our families in need on the weekends. This is a confidential program. Any families interested in this program that would like to know the qualifications, please call our Crisis Counselor, Mrs. Julie Osterholt, at 636-978-1212.
FZS CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2019-2020 As of July 1, 2019
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Sr. Pictures in FZS Auditorium
Lifetouch/Prestige Studios by appointment only
June 17,18,19 & July 22, 23, 29, 30 (7am-5pm)
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Schedule Pick-Up Seniors & Sophomores July 31 (7:30am-1:30pm) Juniors & Freshmen Aug 1 (7:30am-1:30pm) All Grade Levels Aug 5 (1:00pm-7:00pm) ____________________________________________ Aug 7 Freshman Transition Day(12-2:30pm)
Aug 12 Fall Sports Mtg (8am in Auditorium)
Aug 12 Professional Development Day
Aug 14 First Day of School
Aug 15 A+ (6pm) / Open House (6:30pm)
Aug 15 First Day – Lewis & Clark Tech School
Aug 22 CAPS Meeting (6pm in Auditorium)
Sept 2 Labor Day – No School
Sept 12 Midpoint/First Quarter
Oct. 2 Powder-Puff Game (6pm)
Oct 3 College Financial Aid Night (6:30pm)
Oct 4 Senior Panoramic Picture
Oct 4 Homecoming Tailgate (5pm)
Oct 4 Homecoming Game (7pm)
Oct 5 Homecoming Dance (7pm)
Oct 7 Band Concert (7pm)
Oct 8 Choir Concert (7pm)
Oct. 8 Picture Retakes
Oct 9 ACT Testing for Sophomores
Oct 11 End of First Quarter (High School)
Oct 14 No School – Fall Break
Oct 16 PSAT
Oct 19 Booster Club Craft Show (9am-4pm)
_______ Senior Picture Deadline
Oct 25 College Rally Day
Oct 31-Nov 2 Fall Show (7pm)
_______ Red Ribbon Week
Nov 4 Winter Sports Mtg (2:30pm in Aud.)
Nov 5 No Students/Election Day/PD Day
Nov 12 Mr. FZS (7pm in Auditorium)
Nov 14 CAPS Meeting (6pm in Aud.)
_____ Veterans Day/USO Show
Nov 14 Midpoint/Second Quarter
Nov 18 Winter Orchestra Concert (7pm)
Nov 26 Yearbook Club Picture Day
Nov 27-29 No School–Thanksgiving Break
Dec 6 Play Production
Dec 10 Winter Choir Concert (7pm)
Dec 12 Winter Band Concert (7pm)
Dec 18-20 First Semester Finals
Dec 20 End of First Semester
Dec 23-Jan 3 No School–Winter Break
Jan 3 Records Day–No Students
Jan 7 Second Semester Begins.
Jan 8 Curriculum Night - (6pm)
Jan 20 No School-Martin Luther King Day
Feb 7 Midpoint/Third Quarter
_____ Sr. Citizens Matinee & Dinner (3:15pm)
Feb 15 Winter Formal
Feb 17 No School–Presidents’ Day
Feb 20-22 Winter Show (7pm)
Feb 25 Choir Concert (7pm)
Feb 27 Band Concert (7pm)
March 2 Spring Sports Mtg (2:30pm in Aud.)
March 4 Essence of PPI (6pm)
March 6 End of Third Quarter
March 9-13 No School – Spring Break
March 18 Meet the Coach (6pm)
March 19 CAPS Meeting (6pm)
____ Career/Tech Training Expo (6-7:30pm)
April 7 No Students-Election Day / PD Day
______ ACT Testing for Juniors
April 10-13 Easter Break
______ End-of-Course Exams Begin
April 22 Midpoint/Fourth Quarter
April 23-25 Spring Show (7pm in Auditorium)
April 29 N. H. S. Induction (6:30pm)
April 30 Senior Awards Night (6:30pm)
May 2 Prom at Old Hickory (7pm)
_____ AP Testing
May 4 Orchestra Concert (7pm)
May 7 One-Acts Drama (7pm)
May 8 Staff Appreciation Dinner
May 12 Spring Choir Concert (7pm)
____ Top 25 Banquet (6pm at The Christy)
May 14 Band Concert (7pm)
May 20-22 Second Semester Finals Begin
May 22 Last Day of School
May 23 Graduation (4:30pm at Family Arena)
May 25 No School-Memorial Day
May 26-29 Make Up Snow Days