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Announcements
2024-2025 Registration
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- Returning Student (Registration opens April 1, 2024)
- PreK Student (Registration opens April 15, 2024)
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Bernie's Book Bank visits ZESD 6!
Since 2009, Bernie’s Book Bank has distributed more than 25 MILLION free children’s books in counties including Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will. To celebrate this major milestone, Bernie's Book Bank visited our schools this past week to drop off books for each of our students.
The founder of Bernie's Book Bank, Brian Floriani, used to work as a reading paraprofessional for Shiloh Park Middle School in Zion, Ill. While there he realized that reading is the single most important skill a child needs in order to contribute and function competently within our society.
Zion Mayor Billy McKinney joined Elmwood Elementary School to celebrate the book distribution.
Illinois Science Assessment
The Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) is a standardized test administered to students in 5th and 8th grades in Illinois to evaluate their understanding of science concepts and skills according to state standards, helping schools track progress and identify areas for improvement.
Testing Dates
- Elmwood April 16 – April 19
- SPMS April 16
- West April 22 – April 24
- ZCMS April 15 – April 19
Middle School Yearbook
Middle school yearbooks are available for purchase on our website. Please visit the Payments - Webstore page, located under Our Resources. Select your middle school, and follow the prompts.
Staff Spotlight
Ms. Ana Lobato and Ms. Araceli Reyes Featured in National Publication
The Soleado Spring 2024 newsletter from Dual Language Education of New Mexico (DLeNM) highlighted the successful integration of DLeNM principles at East Elementary School.
Ms. Ana Lobato and Ms. Araceli Reyes shared how DLeNM has positively influenced their classroom and supported our Dual Language students at ZESD 6.
DLeNM began partnering with Zion Elementary School District 6 in the spring of 2019, before the district began its 80/20 Spanish-English Dual Language Bilingual Education (DLBE) program.
America's Favorite Teacher
We are so excited to announce that ZESD 6 has multiple teachers who have advanced to the next round in the competition to be America's Favorite Teacher. Support our Zion Elementary School District 6 teachers by voting today!
Ms. Michaela Kopystynsky
Ms. Kopystynsky is a passionate middle school teacher dedicated to fostering meaningful connections with her students. With a warm and approachable demeanor, she creates a supportive classroom environment where students feel valued and understood.
Michaela believes that strong relationships are the foundation for academic success and personal growth. She is committed to nurturing the individual strengths and interests of each student, inspiring them to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.
Show your Support for Ms. Kopystynsky americasfavteacher.org/2024/michaela-kopystynsky
Ms. Katrina Wiltse
Over the past 29 years, Ms. Wiltse has taught hundreds of students at Zion Elementary School District 6. She currently teaches 4th grade at West Elementary School and is passionate about their Youth Leadership Team.
In the classroom, Ms. Wiltse encourages engagement and responsibility, in addition to promoting mental health awareness by incorporating mindfulness practices for students.
Show your Support for Ms. Wiltse americasfavteacher.org/2024/katrina-2
Dates To Remember
April 15
Board of Education Meeting
District Office
2800 29th Street, Zion
6:00 p.m.
April 17
West Is Best Celebration
West Elementary School
2412 Jethro Ave, Zion
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
April 24
4th Quarter Progress Reports Sent Home
April 26
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Spotted At ZESD 6
Clockwise from upper left hand corner:
- On Friday, April 5, during a cub scout meeting at West, pack leader and ZESD 6 special education teacher Betsy Pondelik was surprised to be awarded the Boy Scouts of America's Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award for her service to education and scouting.
- On Monday, students and staff from ZESD 6 gathered to safely view the near-total solar eclipse with special glasses, experiencing the once-in-a-lifetime event as a community.
- Bernie's Book Bank staff and Elmwood Elementary alumni Zion Mayor Bill McKinney came together with Elmwood staff Tuesday morning to personally hand out bags of books to excited Elmwood students.
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For the April Cooking with Arbor, students had the opportunity to make and try avocado toast. Select students from each grade level at Zion Central could mix up different types of guacamole. The participants learned how to create different flavors utilizing various ingredients.