InfoShare 11/15/2024 English

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Last week, our Question of the Week asked our community viewers, "Which day do you prefer to receive our weekly InfoShare?"

The results yielded Friday as the most popular day of the week. Therefore, beginning today and moving forward, our district InfoShare will be sent to our ZESD 6 school community on Fridays.

We thank you for your feedback and look forward to listening to your voice each week through our Question of the Week?

A short video tutorial is available to assist our families in how to view comments posted by classroom teachers relating to grades for progress reports and report cards. Select the video below for viewing. The video is also available on our district website at:

Last weekend, ZESD 6 middle school choir students performed at the Veterans Day celebration at the Chicago Wolves hockey game. Participating students had the opportunity to sing with other school groups and to experience a great hockey game.

At the November 11, 2024 school board meeting, Zion Elementary School District 6 celebrated School Board Appreciation Day, recognizing our board members for their dedication and leadership to our schools. Each member received a certificate of acknowledgment and a token of appreciation in the form of delicious fall cakes, symbolizing our gratitude for their commitment to guiding and supporting our schools.

Present board members and Superintendent, Dr. Lawson, gathered for a photo to commemorate the occasion.

Please share your opinion regarding our school district's buildings to ensure they are supporting our goals and objectives by selecting the appropriate link below.The survey can also be located on the front page of our district website.

Youth Change Makers is thrilled to announce their Annual Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway! For over 9 years, Youth Change Makers has proudly collaborated with Lake County schools to provide families with a thoughtfully curated basket of Thanksgiving essentials, helping make the holiday season a warm and memorable experience.

Details of the Giveaway:

• Entry Form: Families can submit their entries through this link:
  https://forms.gle/RbeCctKRsHPN31pF8
• Deadline to Sign Up: November 16, 2024
• If family wins a basket, they will be notified the week of November 18, 2024.
• Notification: Families will be chosen at random and will be contacted using the information provided in the form.

Check out this week's Culture Card!

Wilma Mankiller was named the first female chief of the Cherokee Nation in 1985. She spearheaded various health and education initiatives and is credited with boosting tribal membership. She also helped establish the federal Office of Tribal Justice. Her lifelong commitment to activism was rewarded

with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1998.

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Grade 3 - 8

To ensure the safety of households in our community, the Zion Fire & Rescue Department has shared important information on checking and maintaining smoke alarms. Click the link below to read their full message and learn about the services they offer to help keep your family safe.

Zion Fire & Rescue Smoke Alarm Services

1. Elmwood third graders were honored to host veteran speakers on Veterans Day, who shared powerful stories of their military service and personal reasons for enlisting. The veterans engaged with students in their classrooms in the morning, making it a memorable experience.
   
   

2. West Elementary held its monthly VIP Lunch, giving students the opportunity to enjoy a meal with a special guest from the community. This month, the guest of honor was Robin Smith, Director of the Zion-Benton Public Library.

Thanksgiving Break

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