Fort Zumwalt South High School

Paw Print

October 2019

ACT Dates/Prep Class Information

Link to Notifications/Flyers

Link to Peachjar

Link to Fortitude

Parents Affected by GM Strike

Coffee Shop Barista Ad

Backpack Program

Grad Night Meeting/Link

SHS Calendar of Events

SHS Color Calendar

Inside This Issue

Volume 11, Issue 3

Parents and Students: Great things continue to happen at FZS! October begins with our Homecoming Week, which is an amazing celebration as part of the long-standing tradition of excellence at South High School. In addition, several important and exciting things are occurring with our students, as they’re in full-swing with this school year. First of all, congratulations to Satya Datla for being named as a National Merit Semifinalist, and to William He, Elizabeth Hines, and Seungju Lee for being named as National Merit Commended Scholars! These honors are based upon scores from the PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test) and place these Bulldog students among the top high school scholars in the United States! Great work! October marks a time each year in which we engage in some standardized testing of our students. The PSAT is given at FZS during this month (October 16th) to interested juniors, although sophomores and freshmen may elect to take the test if they wish to do so. Scores from this test (for junior students) determine which of next year’s seniors receive National Merit recognition. Sophomores will be taking an ACT exam on Wednesday, October 9th. This exam is something the District is doing in conjunction with Princeton Review and will involve a retired (used in a previous year) ACT exam. In addition, FZS offers an ACT Test Preparation Course designed to familiarize students with the ACT. This course, offered during the evening once every week for the five weeks prior to an ACT exam date (once in the fall and once in the spring), has proven itself to be very beneficial for our students. For more information about any of our testing or test preparation programs, please visit with your son’s or daughter’s counselor at FZS. Impressive results regarding student achievement and exciting co-curricular activities at FZS all reflect on the outstanding things happening for students so far during this school year. Your involvement in and support of this excitement are tremendous parts of the success that is a trademark of South High School. I’m excited about seeing you at our events and activities and look forward to the accomplishments the remainder of this semester will bring. Sincerely,

Kevin Keltner, Ed. D. Principal

October 2 Powder-Puff Game, 6:00 p.m. 3 College Financial Aid Night, 6:30 p.m. 4 Senior Panoramic Picture 4 Homecoming Tailgate, 5:00 p.m. 4 Homecoming Game, 7:00 p.m.

Homecoming Dance, 7:00 p.m.

Band Concert, 7:00 p.m.

Choir Concert, 7:00 p.m. 9 ACT Testing for Sophomores

End of First Quarter

No School, Fall Break

PSAT

Booster Club Craft Show, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 21 Senior Picture Deadline

College Rally Day

Upcoming Events

District Flyers Click here:

Annual Parent Notifications

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TEST DATES REGISTRATION DEADLINE

October 26, 2019 September 20, 2019 December 14, 2019 November 8, 2019 February 8, 2020 January 10, 2020 April 4, 2020 February 28, 2020 June 13, 2020 May 8, 2020 July 18, 2020 June 19, 2020

PREP CLASS FOR THE December 14, 2019

ACT TEST $85

Class is from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on:

*November 6, Diagnostic Test (lasts until 9:30 p.m.)

*November 12, Math *November 19, English *November 25, Reading *December 3, Science

Registration deadline for the prep class is

November 1st.

A PODCAST BY THE FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Fort Zumwalt School District parents who are affected by the General Motors strike

can complete the Free & Reduced Meal Application to receive assistance during this time. For questions or more infor-mation, affected Fort Zumwalt families should call 636-272-0016 or complete the application via the link above and return it to their child’s school office.

GRAD NIGHT MEETINGS October 22nd Meeting

A parent committee will meet at 6:30 p.m in the South High School Library on

October 22, 2019. This committee works throughout the school year raising

necessary funds for this graduation night event. Past prizes awarded to seniors

include laptop computers, flat screen TV’s, mini refrigerators, etc. We encourage all

parents to get involved and help to create a fun and drug free celebration. Should you

have questions regarding Grad Night, please contact Mrs. Goellner at 636-978-1212. CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE GRAD NIGHT PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE!

SHS BACKPACK PROGRAM The Catering Crew hosted a food drive in September. All donations collected went towards South High’s Operation Backpack Program/The Crew Cupboard. This program provides meals for our families in need on the weekends. This is a confidential program. Any families interested in this program that would like to know the qualifications, please call our Crisis Counselor, Mrs. Julie Osterholt, at 636-978-1212.

FZS CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2019-2020 As of July 1, 2019

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Sr. Pictures in FZS Auditorium

Lifetouch/Prestige Studios by appointment only

June 17,18,19 & July 22, 23, 29, 30 (7am-5pm)

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Schedule Pick-Up Seniors & Sophomores July 31 (7:30am-1:30pm) Juniors & Freshmen Aug 1 (7:30am-1:30pm) All Grade Levels Aug 5 (1:00pm-7:00pm) ____________________________________________ Aug 7 Freshman Transition Day(12-2:30pm)

Aug 12 Fall Sports Mtg (8am in Auditorium)

Aug 12 Professional Development Day

Aug 14 First Day of School

Aug 15 A+ (6pm) / Open House (6:30pm)

Aug 15 First Day – Lewis & Clark Tech School

Aug 22 CAPS Meeting (6pm in Auditorium)

Sept 2 Labor Day – No School

Sept 12 Midpoint/First Quarter

Oct. 2 Powder-Puff Game (6pm)

Oct 3 College Financial Aid Night (6:30pm)

Oct 4 Senior Panoramic Picture

Oct 4 Homecoming Tailgate (5pm)

Oct 4 Homecoming Game (7pm)

Oct 5 Homecoming Dance (7pm)

Oct 7 Band Concert (7pm)

Oct 8 Choir Concert (7pm)

Oct. 8 Picture Retakes

Oct 9 ACT Testing for Sophomores

Oct 11 End of First Quarter (High School)

Oct 14 No School – Fall Break

Oct 16 PSAT

Oct 19 Booster Club Craft Show (9am-4pm)

_______ Senior Picture Deadline

Oct 25 College Rally Day

Oct 31-Nov 2 Fall Show (7pm)

_______ Red Ribbon Week

Nov 4 Winter Sports Mtg (2:30pm in Aud.)

Nov 5 No Students/Election Day/PD Day

Nov 12 Mr. FZS (7pm in Auditorium)

Nov 14 CAPS Meeting (6pm in Aud.)

_____ Veterans Day/USO Show

Nov 14 Midpoint/Second Quarter

Nov 18 Winter Orchestra Concert (7pm)

Nov 26 Yearbook Club Picture Day

Nov 27-29 No School–Thanksgiving Break

Dec 6 Play Production

Dec 10 Winter Choir Concert (7pm)

Dec 12 Winter Band Concert (7pm)

Dec 18-20 First Semester Finals

Dec 20 End of First Semester

Dec 23-Jan 3 No School–Winter Break

Jan 3 Records Day–No Students

Jan 7 Second Semester Begins.­­­

Jan 8 Curriculum Night - (6pm)

Jan 20 No School-Martin Luther King Day

Feb 7 Midpoint/Third Quarter

_____ Sr. Citizens Matinee & Dinner (3:15pm)

Feb 15 Winter Formal

Feb 17 No School–Presidents’ Day

Feb 20-22 Winter Show (7pm)

Feb 25 Choir Concert (7pm)

Feb 27 Band Concert (7pm)

March 2 Spring Sports Mtg (2:30pm in Aud.)

March 4 Essence of PPI (6pm)

March 6 End of Third Quarter

March 9-13 No School – Spring Break

March 18 Meet the Coach (6pm)

March 19 CAPS Meeting (6pm)

____ Career/Tech Training Expo (6-7:30pm)

April 7 No Students-Election Day / PD Day

______ ACT Testing for Juniors

April 10-13 Easter Break

______ End-of-Course Exams Begin

April 22 Midpoint/Fourth Quarter

April 23-25 Spring Show (7pm in Auditorium)

April 29 N. H. S. Induction (6:30pm)

April 30 Senior Awards Night (6:30pm)

May 2 Prom at Old Hickory (7pm)

_____ AP Testing

May 4 Orchestra Concert (7pm)

May 7 One-Acts Drama (7pm)

May 8 Staff Appreciation Dinner

May 12 Spring Choir Concert (7pm)

____ Top 25 Banquet (6pm at The Christy)

May 14 Band Concert (7pm)

May 20-22 Second Semester Finals Begin

May 22 Last Day of School

May 23 Graduation (4:30pm at Family Arena)

May 25 No School-Memorial Day

May 26-29 Make Up Snow Days