InfoShare 3/23/24 English
A message from area Superintendents
Dear Parents/Guardians,
As partners in your child's education, we believe in the importance of fostering a supportive environment that encourages positive decision-making. Empowering students to make responsible choices not only contributes to their personal development but also enhances the overall culture of our community.
Please continue to share with your child the importance of seeking help and support when facing challenges or difficult situations. Remind them that it's okay to ask for assistance and that there are resources available to support them at school and at home. Please also encourage your child to say something if they see something that threatens their safety or the safety of others.
Positive decision-making is a skill that children can develop and refine over time, especially when modeled regularly by trusted adults, and it plays a crucial role in their academic success and social well-being. Therefore, we encourage you to join us in promoting a culture of accountability and empowerment.
We look forward to our collective responsibility in empowering our students to make positive decisions that will guide them toward a successful and fulfilling future.
Thank you for your partnership in promoting a culture of responsibility and empowerment for a safe and nurturing spring and summer.
In Partnership,
Area Superintendents
Jeffery McCartney, Ed.S.
Superintendent
Winthrop Harbor, District 1
Jim McKay, Ed.D.
Interim Superintendent
Zion, District 6
Jesse J. Rodriguez
Superintendent
ZBTHS, District 126
Denise Wilcox, Ed.D
Superintendent
Beach Park, District 3
Lynette Zimmer, Ed.D.
Interim Superintendent
Zion, District 6
2024-2025 Registration
Quick Links
- Returning Student (Registration opens April 1, 2024)
- PreK Student (Registration opens April 15, 2024)
- Proof of Residency
Announcements
2024-2025 School Calendar
Take a look at the 2024-2025 school year calendar. www.zion6.org/calendar
Immunization Clinic
Students must be in compliance to participate in the 2024-2025 school year. Students who do not have the required immunizations may be excluded.
School immunizations will be offered at Zion Central Middle School on Wednesday, April, 3. Scan the QR Code or visit www.zion6.org/immunization-clinic to register for a time slot. Registration is required.
Wednesday, April 3
12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Zion Central Middle School
1716 27th Street, Zion
Coming soon: Door to D6
Check out the Door to D6 publication to learn about the great things happening at Zion Elementary School District 6!
All Zion residents will receive a copy of the Door to D6 delivered to their mailbox.
Start Early is coming to Zion!
Start Early aims to provide positive and enriching early childcare and education for children from birth to 5-years-old.
Parents and caregivers with children ages birth to 5-years-old and expecting parents are invited to participate in a Start Early design session. The nonprofit early childhood organization wants to hear your ideas on the school design and programs to help ensure the new facility meets the needs and preferences of our community. Construction is anticipated to begin in late 2024.
Parents: Attend a Start Early Session and Get $50!
Wednesday, April 3
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Zion-Benton Library
$50 and light dinner provided for participants*
Register
Thursday, April 4
6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom
$25 provided for participants*
*Parent participants will need to be among the first 25 to register and attend each session in order to be eligible to receive the stipend.
Caregivers
Dates To Remember
April 1
Classes Resume
April 3
Student Early Release Day
PreK AM | No Classes
PreK PM | 9:00 a.m - 12:30 p.m.
Grades K-2 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Grades 3-5 | 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Grades 6-8 | 7:55 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Immunization Clinic
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Zion Central Middle School
1716 27th Street, Zion
April 8
Promotion Portrait Retakes
Spotted At ZESD 6
Clockwise from upper-left:
- The students of ZCMS recently participated in the 'Cooking with Arbor' program. In the latest session of the program, they learned to prepare a healthy breakfast by making homemade granola. The class was both exciting and informative, and the students gained hands-on experience in creating a delicious and nutritious snack that they can enjoy at any time of the day.
- Students continued to try healthy snacks in the Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program. For this week, students tried gray squash on Tuesday and Honeycrisp apples on Thursday.
- In coordination with National Heart Month in February, PE students participated in the KIDS Heart Challenge through the American Heart Association. Students had the opportunity to help others with sick hearts while learning about their own hearts and how to keep them healthy by exercising daily, eating right, and sleeping at least 10 hours each night.
- Ms. Zillmer's third-grade class recently went on a field trip to the Greenbelt Cultural Center in North Chicago. The Elmwood Elementary students took advantage of the center's various learning opportunities.
- Congratulations to all of our students who signed-up to participate in Zion-Benton Township High School's Solo Competition! ZBTHS invited our students to attend, and students from West, SP and ZCMS took the initiative to sign up and participate in performing independently in front of a panel of judges. Way to go!
- Earlier this week, the students and staff of Lakeview Elementary came together to celebrate an incredible achievement - perfect attendance! Let's give the dedicated Lakeview Elementary students a round of applause for their exceptional commitment to education.