InfoShare 3/7/25 English

Thank you for your feedback on last week's "Question of the Week".

Based on the responses, How far in advance would you like to see events listed in the 'Dates to Remember' section, we will provide event details for at least two weeks in advance!

How do you choose to access the PowerSchool Parent Portal

Advantages to this upgrade:

• User friendly
• Easy navigation
• Improved display (adapts to any device being used for access)
• Web-based or app-based
• Format moves to a tile-based structure

Our 2025-2026 Calendar-At-A-Glance is now available for viewing on our district and school's website at https://www.zion6.org/calendar.

2025-2026 Calendar-At-A-Glance

Beginning March 10th our students in grades 3-8 will be participating in the statewide Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) in ELA (reading) and math. Science assessments will take place after Spring Break. These state assessments are used to measure student performance in public schools. In addition, results identify strengths and areas of improvement for ELA and Math throughout Zion Elementary School District 6 and contribute to our district's Illinois State Report Card.

Test Preparation:

• Get a good night's sleep
• Be confident in what you know
• Share your best effort

Please view the graphic below to view the components of each our of Spring assessments. The units are assessed over subsequent days.

Our students deserve the best, but we need your help. Please participate in the 5Essentials survey to provide important feedback about our schools. All responses are confidential! Learn More

Marie Curie was a brilliant scientist who discovered radioactivity and helped develop X-rays. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the first person to win it twice, in 1911.

PreK-Grade 2

Grades 3-8

For Summer 2025, ZESD 6 is expanding options for our students to participate within our D6 Summer Camp!

June 9 - July 17

8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Monday-Thursday

West Elementary School

Select the image to view the flyer.

Details

• Enrollment is based on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Students can participate in more than one program if calendar dates do not overlap.
• Seats are limited.
• Consistent student attendance is crucial to ensure every students benefits fully from this programming.
• Breakfast and lunch provided for attending students
• Transportation provided to designated bus stops.

STEAM Programming (Entering grades 3-8)

Focus on fun, hands-on experiences in science, technology, engineering, arts and math through engaging projects and activities.

Program runs:

June 9 –18, 2025 (grades 3-5)

June 23-July 17, 2025 (grades 6-8)

Kindergarten Readiness (Entering Kindergarten)

Focus on skills to ready your child for Kindergarten.

For fully registered Kindergarten students WITHOUT ANY PRIOR SCHOOL EXPERIENCE.

Program runs:

June 9 –July 17, 2025

Music Makers Band Camp (Entering Grades 6-8)

• Students provided an instrument during camp.
• Up to 30 seats per instrument.
• Students can sign up for multiple sessions if interested.

Program Options:

Flute Camp: June 9-12, 2025

Saxophone & Clarinet Camp: June16-18,2025

Trumpet and French Horn Camp: June 23-26, 2025

Trombone, Baritone, and Tuba Camp: July 7-10, 2025

Percussion Camp: July 14-17, 2025

Sign up for interested programs at https://zion-6.org/camp25 or select the button above.

View our monthly calendar of events for all schools at:

https://www.zion6.org/calendar

Women's History Month

Music In Our Schools Month

National Nutrition Month

Youth Art Month

Family Movie Night

West Elementary School

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Student Early Release

Grades K-2 released at 12:30 p.m.

Grades 3-8 released at 11:30 a.m.

Pre-K AM attendance only; no Pre-K PM

A Peak Into Learning

East Elementary School

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Board Game Math Night

Beulah Park Elementary School

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

PreK-Grade 8 Quarter 3 ends

School Board of Education Meeting

ZESD 6 Administration Office

6:00 p.m.

First Grade Spring Fling Dance

East Elementary School

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

PreK-Grade 8 Report Cards Available in PowerSchool and sent to email address on file.

Spring Break - No School

School Resumes

Zion-Benton Library March Events

Champ Camp Summer Programs

Zion Futsal

Child Car Seat Safety

In-person Tutoring

1. On Monday evening, Shiloh Park Middle School’s gymnasium filled with families and community members eager to discuss and learn more about a proposed Educare center, which would serve children from six weeks old through kindergarten. The event provided another valuable opportunity for attendees to voice their opinions, offer suggestions, and engage in conversations about the future learning space.
   
   
2. The ZCMS girls’ basketball teams took to the paint Monday evening in the ZCMS gymnasium against Smith Middle School. Both the sixth/seventh-grade team and the eighth-grade team gave it their all, with the sixth/seventh-grade team rallying a win at the end of the game.
   
   
3. Our staff focused on wellness with Amy Hamilton and Jenny Cutlan on Tuesday evening in West Elementary's gymnasium! From relaxation techniques and diet tips to fun games like mini-pickleball and giant ball volleyball, they left feeling refreshed and motivated .Each participant was encouraged to start their wellness path by setting one wellness goal, finding an accountability partner, and creating a mantra to stay focused.
   
   
4. ZESD 6 hosted a Career and Technical Education (CTE) event Thursday evening at ZCMS, featuring vendors and professionals from local career fields who shared insights about their roles in the community. The event also highlighted student projects from CTE classes, showcasing the skills they’ve been developing.
   
   
5. The SPMS and ZCMS bands and orchestras joined forces Wednesday night at the Christ Community Church auditorium for their “Cinematic Sounds” concert. Students from various grade levels performed an entertaining blend of classic and contemporary instrumental pieces, delighting the audience throughout the evening.