Primary Building

The students below were selected by their classroom teacher for being the Shining Stars of the Month for February. These students were great examples of a ZM Primary student who demonstrated COUGAR PRIDE Behavior! BEING SAFE - BEING KIND - BEING RESPONSIBLE

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) provides an evidence based framework for preventing problem behaviors, providing instruction and support for positive and prosocial behaviors. The program is structured to promote personal responsibility while recognizing students for academic and social success. Students can receive a Cougar Pride Ticket from a staff member within our building. It is an opportunity to recognize Cougar Pride Positive Behaviors!!

COUGARS LOVE TO READ! Students look forward to their weekly visit to the library to check out books. With the end of the year approaching, the last day to check out books is scheduled for May 3rd. All books are due to the library on May 10th.

The link below provides with you the list of the full inventory of books we offer at Zumbrota-Mazeppa.

Kindergarten Registration/Open House was scheduled for Wednesday, April 10th from 4:30pm-6:00pm at the Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary Building. When students arrived, they were given their Passport to Learning Card, which served as their informational guide to obtaining all the necessary information for the upcoming school year!

Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary is offering a five week Targeted Services Program for students in the district who are entering grades one through three. The Cougar Academy will be offered in the Primary Building from 8:00am-11:00am in Zumbrota on the following dates:

• Session 1: 6/10-6/13, 6/17-6/18 & 6/20 and 6/24-6/27

• Session 2: 7/8-7/11 and 7/15-7/18
  
  

The Cougar Academy will be offered to all students who will benefit from extending their school year in order to enhance school engagement and meet individual skill areas. This program will provide active, fun and hands-on learning experiences through activities in the areas of math, reading and STEM. We are dedicated to strengthening the skills of collaboration and inquiry to develop critical reasoning and creative problem solving skills. Students will work in small and large group settings in order to review and be introduced to new concepts in order to achieve success. We encourage you to enroll your son/daughter in this program for both of the above mentioned sessions or just one. If you have not registered your child for this program and are still interested, please contact Mrs. Ahern.

PTO is continuing to provide support to our school, teachers, students and community. The next event is scheduled for May 3rd at the State Theater in Zumbrota.

All students may receive one free breakfast and lunch every school day, courtesy of state and federal funding. Students may purchase an extra entrée if they would like but MUST have a positive balance to do so, as that is considered a la carte. Students who pack lunches from home may still take advantage of the free meal program at school, by taking a fruit, vegetable, and milk daily. If students with home lunch do not take a complete reimbursable meal, they will be charged a la carte. Parents are also welcome to partake in school meals and are charged the below adult meal rates.

Extra Breakfast Entrée: $1.75
Extra Lunch Entrée: $2.25

Adult-Breakfast: $2.30
Adult-Lunch: $5.00

We have had many questions and requests to join our students for lunch. We welcome family members to join their child for lunch. If you are interested, please reach out to Amy in the office to let us know when you are planning on coming to lunch.

Just a friendly reminder that students are required to ride the bus they have been assigned to. If there is ever a need for a student to ride a different bus, we ask that parents provide a note to be given to the driver.

To ensure the safety and organization of our bus routes, it is important that students do not randomly board buses they are not assigned to. In case of emergencies or if a spontaneous change of plans occurs, please feel free to contact the school office.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep our bus system running smoothly and safely!

Infinite Campus
Infinite Campus is the online student information program to maintain connections regarding student progress, schedules, and important updates. Please make sure your information is correct in Infinite Campus. We send out information through the messenger feature and we rely on your information being correct to share these messages. Additionally, you can make online payments through this platform as well. If you need assistance with Infinite Campus, please connect with Amy Hansen.

Absence of students
Parents must call or email before 8:00am to report their child’s absence or tardiness for that day. If a parent or guardian has not called or emailed, a note from home will be required with an explanation for the student’s absence. If tardy, the parent must report to the office with the student before the student will be admitted to class. When reporting absences, please use the following number and email: 507-732-7848 / amyh@zmsch.k12.mn.us.

Zumbrota Mazeppa Public Schools is committed to raising awareness about mental health and equitable access to quality mental health services.

Zumbrota Mazeppa Public Schools partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of students, staff, and their family members. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service that can help you quickly find mental health or substance use treatment options matched to your needs, regardless of circumstance.

If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:

• Call 888-515-0595. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365
• Visit www.caresolace.com/zmschools and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.

• • April 18th: 1st Grade Musical

  • May 10th: 1st grade Covered Bridge trip

  • May 16th: 2nd Grade Gibbs Farm Field Trip

  • Mary 22nd: 2nd grade Mazeppa Tour/Visit

  • May 24th: 2nd Grade Field Day

  • May 27th: No school

  • May 28th: 1st grade MN Zoo Field Trip

  • May 29th: Kindergarten Ordway

  • May 30th: Last Day of School, Cougar Family Celebration