InfoShare 6/1/24 English

Thank you for a remarkable year filled with growth, laughter, and learning. Here's to the memories made and the bright futures ahead. Wishing our students and staff a restful and joyful summer break. See you in August!

The District Office will continue to send occasional InfoShare newsletters this summer. Please continue to monitor your email and check out the News page on our website for important updates and opportunities.

InfoShare www.zion6.org/infoshare

News www.zion6.org/news

Baseball Summer Camp

Students entering grades 2-9 are eligible to participate

Boys Summer Basketball Camp

Students entering grades 7-8 are eligible to participate

Girls Summer Basketball Camp

Students entering grades 7-9 are eligible to participate

Freshman Football Summer Camp

Students entering grade 9 are eligible to participate

Summer Reading Challenge and Summer Reading Bash

Students in all grades are eligible to participate

SUN Bucks

The U.S. Department of Agriculture authorized a new permanent nutrition program called Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (Summer EBT), or commonly referred to as SUN Bucks. SUN Bucks provides a one-time grocery-buying benefit of $120 per eligible student during the months that schools are closed.

Program Benefits

• You will received $120 for each eligible child on a EBT card.
• Food items can be purchased during the summer at grocery stores, farmers markets, and other authorized retailers when school is out.

All ZESD 6 families will be receiving a notification email the beginning of June, to the primary parent/guardian email address on file, identifying student eligibility.

Visit our website for further eligibility requirements and program details !

Summer Meals Program

The Summer Meals Program was instituted to provide nutritious meals to children during the summer months when school is not in session. The program is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture​ (USDA) and administered by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

June 3, 2024 - July 11, 2024 (Monday-Thursday Only)

West Elementary School

Location closed June 19, June 20, July 3-6

Breakfast 8:40 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Lunch 11:30 a.m.-11:50 a.m.

• All children 18 years old and younger may join us for breakfast and lunch during designated dates and times.
• All food must be consumed on school property.
• Food will be served based on walk-ins.

Visit our website for additional information!

East Elementary School

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

• Attendees can learn more about the application, review, and acceptance process.
• Please contact the District Office 847-379-0066 for questions.
• Learn more...

Zion Elementary School District 6 has partnered with Cartwheel to offer mental health resources and services for our families and students. Cartwheel is a school-community partner that helps ensure our students can thrive—in school, at home, and in life.

Tune in to watch Cartwheel's final webinar of the school year: School’s Out! Supporting Youth & Family Mental Health Over the Summer and Being Ready for Back to School

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Register Now!

Quick Links

• Returning Student
• PreK Student

Registration Guide www.zion6.org/registration

Board of Education Meeting

District Office

2800 29th Street, Zion

6:00 p.m.

Juneteenth

District Office closed

Independence Day

District Office closed

Teacher Institute Day

No student attendance

First Day of School!