Primary Building
November Newsletter, 2023-2024
PRIMARY COUGAR NEWS
The weather in Minnesota is unpredictable, so please make sure your child is coming to school each day prepared with the appropriate weather gear. We will go outside if it is above zero, so please make sure your child arrives at school with snow pants, hat, gloves, boots, etc. Thank you!
December Shining Stars of the Month
The students below were selected by their classroom teacher for being the Shining Stars of the Month for December. These students were great examples of a ZM Primary student who demonstrated COUGAR PRIDE Behavior! BEING SAFE - BEING KIND - BEING RESPONSIBLE
Family Holiday Event
We had such a fun morning with all of you joining us for our fabulous holiday family event. We had four activities for our students and families, and most of all; we enjoyed seeing everyone. Thank you to all of you who were able to attend.
Weather Impacted Learning Days (WILD)
We want to remind parents that we will be implementing Weather Impacted Learning Days (WILD) again this year. In the event that weather keeps us from having school, the district could potentially define the day as a WILD. Teachers will provide you with a WILD Board. Please have them complete the board and return to their teacher on the next school day. If your child needs assistance or has questions regarding the assignment, please reach out via email or Seesaw. School Notification: In addition to Text Messaging, E-mail, and Facebook, school notifications will also go out via WCCO 4, KTTC 10, KMSP 9, KARE 11, KAAL 6.
Kindergarten and 2nd Grade STEM Collaboration
Once a week kindergarteners meet with 2nd grade buddies. We do a variety of community engagement activities (wreaths for the nursing home, cards for community helpers, May Day baskets) and lots of STEM and hands on learning (ozobots, Lego kits, Dash the robot, 3D printer). This is just a great opportunity for our students to practice team building and social skills in and outside of the classroom
December Cougar Paw Winners
Second Grade Community Service Project
2nd grade held a toliet paper competition the month of December. Over 1,439 rolls of toilet paper donated to the Zumbrota and Mazeppa Food Shelves. Thank you to everyone who donated! We are so proud of our 2nd graders and families. Thank you to our famlies for all of your support!
Primary/Elementary PTO
Thank you for supporting our school and expressing your interest to participate and help us kick-off our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). The intent of this group is to help with resources and expand opportunities for our students. The next PTO meeting will be February 7 at 6:00 PM in the High School student center. There is also a virtual option available. If you have questions or would like further information, please contact our PTA Committee Board.
ZM Primary/Elementary PTA: zumbrotamazeppapto@gmail.com
I Love to Read Month
Lunch Visitors
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.
Important Reminders
Weather Reminder
The weather is changing quickly! Please make sure your child comes to school each day prepared with the appropriate outside gear for recess. When students arrive at school each morning, they need to be dressed and ready to go with all their outside gear. Students will be outside each morning from 7:30am-8:05am, unless the windchill and/or temperature is zero or below. If the temperature and/or windchill is below zero, students will be kept inside for recess. Please make sure they come prepared each day with a jacket, hat and mittens. When the snow arrives, please make sure they also have snow pants and boots. If you need assistance with winter gear, please contact Katie Kennedy, Primary School Social Worker.
Katie Kennedy: 507-732-7848 / katiek-sw@zmsch.k12.mn.us
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.
Care Solace
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.
Upcoming Calendar Events
- January 19 : End of Second Quarter
- January 22: No School/Teacher Workdays
- February 1: 2nd Grade Concert, 7:00pm
- February 7: PTO Meeting, ZMHS Student Center
- March 19 & 21 Primary Conferences