Upcoming Registration
With May right around the corner, it will soon be time to start our registration process for next school year.
NEW THIS YEAR - we plan to leverage PowerSchool Parent accounts for our registration process rather than sending snap codes as we have done in the past. If your child wasn’t tied to a Parent Portal account, you should have received an email from zcstech@zcs.k12.in.us with the subject line of “ZCS PowerSchool Parent Portal Account - Action Required” with instructions on how to set up a PowerSchool Parent Portal account. If you haven’t done so already, please be sure your child is tied to your PowerSchool Parent Portal account to facilitate this process. You will NOT be able to register your student for 2020-2021 school year until that has been completed. If you have any problems with this process, please email zcstech@zcs.k12.in.us.
*BRING YOUR COMPETITIVE SPIRIT TO HELP US OUT!* There is a little friendly competition among the elementary schools to get this completed by May 1st, so please help SGE win the bragging rights.
Not Returning to ZCS?
Kindergarten Round Up
We are currently accepting kindergarten registrations. Please click on this link to begin the registration process. When we are back at school we will schedule a special time for you and your child to come to our school and learn all about kindergarten. If you have any questions please email our Stonegate Principal, Mrs. Connie Largent, at clargent@zcs.k12.in.us
Order Your 20-21 School Supplies!
If you would like to order your child's 20-21 school supplies, click here. In order to avoid a $12-15 shipping fee, all of our 1stDay School Supply boxes will be delivered directly to SGE.
4-Day eLearning Weeks Continue
The 4-day school week for students for the remainder of the school year:
- Monday and Tuesday - eLearning from your child's teacher
- Wednesday - eLearning focused on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) from Elementary Counselors
- Thursday - eLearning focused on student support and differentiation from your child's teacher, Literacy Coach, and additional staff
- Friday - No school for students - Teacher work day
- Our amazing Related Arts team will continue to provide engaging and high-quality lessons. Our primary focus will be your child's social-emotional well-being during this abnormal time. The secondary focus is literacy and math. However, our goal is also to provide some sense of normalcy and routine. Therefore, our Related Arts team will continue to provide consistent and routine eLearning on the four-day rotation.
- The Related Arts team will also continue to provide enrichment so that your child will be able to explore and possibly discover a new passion project.
Canvas Notifications – Turning Them On or Off
One of the features in Canvas allows notifications to students when anything is added or updated. Some students may find this beneficial as it keeps them updated as changes occur. Other students may find this stressful because they are receiving several Canvas notifications due to content being added/changed for instruction. We want to give students choice in whether or not they receive these notifications, so please watch this short video which explains how to turn on/off these notifications. Students can choose what works best for them! http://www.zcs.k12.in.us/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=251459
Tech Support Available
Counselor's Corner- Stonegate Pen Pals
Wondering what to include in your next Pen Pal letter? Below are some ideas!
Things to write to your Pen Pal
- Create a story together: Take turns adding to a story by sending it back and forth
- Make a scavenger hunt for them to complete around the house (Find 5 things that are blue, 5 things that are square, 5 things that smell good, etc)
- Share a recipe that you like to make with your family
- List 5 of your favorite movies/tv shows you have watched and where they can watch them (Netflix, Disney+, Cable TV, etc)
Things you can make your Pen Pal
- Bookmarks
- Bracelets or necklaces using yarn, string, rubberbands
- Magnets for their fridge
- Pressed leaves or flowers you find on a nature walk
- A puzzle: Draw a picture and cut it in large pieces for them to put together
- Share an amusing comic strip from the newspaper or make your own!
Strong in Every Way Daily Challenge
Second Step Resource
This coming week, students will be learning about problem solving during the Wednesday Social Emotional Learning EDay! You can use this Problem Solving flowchart to help anyone in your family solve a problem!
Resources for Helping Children
NEW! Helping Families Build Resiliency during COVID-19
Common Sense Media
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/resources-for-families-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic
What’s Up with this Coronavirus? Comic for Kids
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Mind Yeti Videos
Mind Yeti provides a great way for everyone to practice mindfulness. At the following link are over 15 videos of mindfulness sessions that help kids and families calm their minds, check in with their bodies, and notice their surroundings.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiaUKiwbiHMQDQLCXoPaMMYotldKlUQCw
Sesame Street Little Children, Big Challenges
Young children face new challenges at every age and stage. That’s why it’s so important to help them build the skills they need to become resilient. With self-confidence and the ability to express themselves, little ones will be able to handle whatever may come their way and will just keep getting stronger.
How to Talk to your Kids About Coronavirus
This is an article written by PBS Kids about how to talk to children about coronavirus. You will find tips for handwashing, covering coughs, and practicing healthy habits.
https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus
Support for Helpers during Coronavirus
Resources from the Fred Rogers Center in addition to partner organizations for those of you looking for ways to create learning opportunities and structure for children.
https://www.fredrogerscenter.org/what-we-do/child-wellness/coronavirus-response
Resources for Families Practicing Self-Care:
CNET Everything you need to know…
Resources for working, cooking, and coping while practicing social distancing.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network Parent Guide
Support in understanding and coping during this time. The guide provide information on children’s developmental/age reactions and how to help.
https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/outbreak_factsheet_1.pdf
HUSSEY MAYFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Hussey Mayfield Memorial Public Library (the Zionsville Public Library) is still closed, but they have set up a way for people who don't have a library card to register online and get a "card" (an email with card number and pin) within 24 hours.
This is GREAT news for our staff/students/community, because the public library has an absolute treasure trove of digital resources that can be accessed during this time of e-learning.
Here are the instructions to get signed up for a card while the library is closed:
Get a Library Card within 24-Hours
Visit our Get a Card page , fill out the application, and all eligible applicants will receive an email within 24-hours with their new, personal Library Card information.
Please fill out an application for each person in your family who wants their own card. ALL ages are welcome to receive a card.
Cards issued while we are closed will expire within 6 months from the date of issue. When the Library reopens, please bring your valid ID to the Library to extend your expiration date.
Food Assistance
Confidential Food Assistance from ZCS
Please use this link to set up a pick-up time for a food package from ZCS Food Service.
Zionsville Food Pantry
4775 W. 116th St, Zionsville
Phone 317-873-8137, ext. 1087
Hours of Operation on Thursdays from 5-6 pm and Fridays from 12-2 pm
The Caring Center
1230 Ransdell Ct.
Lebanon
Phone: 765-482-2020
Hours of Operation on Mondays & Wednesdays from 8 am - 2 pm
Hours of Operation on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from 11 am - 5 pm
(Closed on 3rd Tuesday and 4th Thursday of each month.)
Assistance from the Boys and Girls Club
403 W. Main Street
Lebanon, IN 46052
765-482-5110
Additional Resources from the Indiana Department of Education
- AskRose Homework Help - A free math and science tutoring service for Indiana students and other students in grades 6-12. Students can call 877-ASK-ROSE, email, or chat live with a friendly tutor to work through and better understand homework assignments.
- ASU for You Free Online Tutoring - Tutoring sessions for Math, ELA, Science and Social Studies via ZOOM.
- PBS - How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus (with PBS Kids videos and shows that discuss handwashing)
- NASP - Talking to children about COVID-19
Strong In Every Way
Click here to learn more about ZCS's Human Capital Campaign.
Safe-Visitor System
All school visitors will be checked in using a visitor management system known as SafeVisitor.
Please be prepared to scan a government issued ID (Driver License) each time you arrive to campus as a visitor or volunteer. The printed badge should be visible at all times while in the building. Thank you!
BOONE COUNTY EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM
Contact Us
Website: http://sge.zcs.k12.in.us/
Location: 7312 W Stonegate Dr, Zionsville, IN, United States
Phone: 317-873-8050
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Stonegate-Elementary-667262290025971/
Twitter: @ZCSStonegate
