Fort Zumwalt South High School

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March 2019

News from the Assistant Principals Yearbooks Information Grad Night ACT Test Dates Links to Notifications/Flyers Career & Technical Training Expo FBLA Update Vaccine Letter Grad Night Golf Tournament Fortitude Flyer SHS Calendar of Events SHS Color Calendar

Inside This Issue

Volume 10, Issue 8

Dear Parents: The month of March marks a time in schools throughout our area for Spring Break and we’ll begin our Spring Break in a few days. For parents, especially parents of juniors and seniors, you are faced with rather important decisions during this time regarding your child’s activities during spring break. Spring break started many years ago as a time for college students to relax and break away from their studies. However, spring break is increasingly involving high school age students and for the past several years has gained the reputation of being a time for unsupervised risk taking. Many high school students make poor decisions and place themselves at risk by agreeing to and engaging in activities before they have the maturity to handle the situations that occur during spring break. The Prevention Action Alliance is an organization dedicated to helping promote healthy lives through substance abuse prevention. Regardless of whether your high schooler is away from home or staying here in town during spring break, this organization has some pretty helpful tips for this time, including…

Make clear your expectations regarding smoking, drinking and using other drugs. Children whose parents talk to them often about not using alcohol, tobacco and other drugs are 50% less likely to use in the first place. In today’s world, these expectations must include the serious dangers associated with vaping and electronic cigarette use.

Set rules as to which friends (if any) are allowed over while you’re gone, as well as which friends’ houses your child may visit.

Know where your child is and whom he/she is with at all times. Obviously, at this age you don’t (can’t) be with your high schooler all the time. High school students seeking to be independent is a part of them growing up. However, it’s still ok to insist on knowing where they are, the people they’re with, and having them check in with you on a regular basis.

Supervision, at this age, is less about holding your child’s hand and hovering over their shoulder and more about taking certain precautions, setting clear expectations, and arming your child with the knowledge and information to make smart and healthy lifestyle choices. For the most part, our students at FZS consistently make positive decisions. However, please keep in mind that a non-supervised spring break trip or activity (no matter where it is) for high school students can have serious consequences and even the best individuals can fall victim to poor choices. As parents it is our responsibility to help our children make good decisions regarding spring break activities and talk through their plans with them. Please take time prior to spring break as an opportunity to have these conversations with your child. Regardless of what your children have planned for spring break, it is important to keep communicating with them and providing them with rules, expectations, and information so that they can enjoy the time away from school while staying safe. Best wishes for a relaxing and safe spring break! Sincerely,

Kevin Keltner, Ed. D. Principal

March:

CAPS Meeting, 7:00 p.m.

End of Third Quarter

11-15 No School, Spring Break

Meet the Coach, 6:00 p.m.

Essence of PPI, 6:00 p.m.

Upcoming Events

March 11 - 15

CLASS OF 2022

Spring break is almost here! It is a great

time to recharge and prepare for fourth

quarter. It is time to put your studies in

high gear. It is imperative to stay on top

of your assignments and plan accordingly

to study for exams. If you find that you

need help, please take advantage of the

A+ tutoring that is provided every day

after school.

When you do have some free time, come cheer on the many sports

that are wrapping up their season. Spring sports have just begun, if

you are interested in joining a team, make sure you stop by the

activities office for more information.

If you need anything, please stop by my office and I can assist you

with all your questions and concerns. Make sure to enjoy your last

few months as freshmen...you will be sophomores before you know

it.

Dr.Ticia Garbarini Assistant Principal

CLASS OF 2020

Wow, it’s hard to believe that March is here already! Hopefully, the snow, ice and cold are behind us and warmer days are ahead! Be sure to stay on top of your grades as 3rd quarter will be ending on March 8, which is right around the corner! Spring Break is almost here…it begins at the end of the school day on Friday, March 8, and extends through March

17. School resumes on Monday, March 18. Spring also means sports and activities, so be sure to support your fellow Bulldogs by attending one of these events. As a reminder, the ACT (for those who registered), will be given here at South High on Tuesday, April 2. All registered students will need to arrive by 7:30 a.m. I will be sending out more information regarding this in the coming weeks, so be watching for it in your email. As always, if I can be of assistance in any way, please do not hesitate to come see me!

Mrs. Stephanie Goellner Assistant Principal

CLASS OF 2019

Spring break will be upon us shortly.

My sincere hope is that this gives

everyone a relaxing break to recharge

those batteries for when we return as

the last few remaining months will fly

by quickly. Upon our return from spring

break, I will be crafting an email with

several key dates related to Senior

events. Among those to be included will

be our Senior Field Trip set for April

24, more information will follow after

spring break. The official last day of school will be May 21.

Though most pressing is the fact that 3rd quarter ends March 8. I

greatly encourage all parents to review with your children their

grades and credits. I have met with several students as of late

discussing what needs to be accomplished prior to the end of the

quarter to ensure we all are celebrating on May 25 at the graduation

ceremony. Speaking of celebrating, the Senior Grad Night

Committee has a golf tournament fundraiser scheduled for April 6.

If you would like to participate or donate your time to help with

this event, please click HERE for more details. Proceeds from this

event go toward paying for the annual Grad Night Party.

Mr. Joe Serles Assistant Principal

CLASS OF 2021

February sure flew by! Winter sports

and the musical kept a lot of us busy!

My hope is that despite all the extra-

curricular activities, you all have been

able to keep your grades up! March 8 is

the last day of the quarter which means

you have just over a week to raise or

maintain your grades. Make sure you

are turning in all of your work, and if

you have any tests in the next week,

study! You need your third quarter

grades to be as high as they can be to average with fourth quarter

for the semester, which is what credit and GPA is based on for your

transcripts.

With spring comes spring sports, one-acts, and many other exciting

activities. Remember to watch Twitter@FZS2021 for sports up-

dates and other exciting news for the Class of 2021. I hope you all

enjoy your spring break and come back refreshed and ready to

finish the year out strong!

Dr. Angie Hahn Assistant Principal

FROM OUR ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS

District Flyers

Click here:

ACT TEST DATE

June 8, 2019

Annual Parent Notifications

Click here:

GRAD NIGHT MEETING NEXT MEETING: MARCH 27

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

Wednesday, March 27, 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 Mr. Serles at 636-978-1212.

YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE NOW!!! Go to www.balfour.com to place an order. Please email Jamie Demeter with any questions at jdemter@fz.k12.mo.us.

FBLA NEWS

The FBLA Club took 45 members to the District 8 Conference on February 8th at Lindenwood University. The following FBLA Members have qualified for the MO State: Accounting I Jackson Sefrit Accounting II Jackson Sefrit Banking & Financial Systems Tyler Donsky, Akshat Nadella, Evan Sims Cyber Security Jishnu Sivaprasad Entrepreneurship Colin Hacker, Aravind Kalathil, Joshua

Laya Health Care Administration Aravind Kalathil and Jahnavi Pydimukkala Insurance & Risk Management Tyler Donsky and Evan Sims Introduction to Business Communication

Karthik Digavalli, Samuel Bottini, Twisha Nadella

Introduction to Business Procedures

Karthik Digavalli

Introduction to FBLA Ishani Patel, Maitreyi Bhagat, Maggie Fu, Alyson Solimando

Introduction to Financial Math Joseph He Introduction to Information Technology

Karthik Digavalli

Management Decision Making Ben Pilla, Vishnu Sivaprasad Networking Concepts Satya Datla and Nathan Swain Personal Finance Jacob Albrecht and Luke Johns Political Science Joshua Laya Publication Design Abby Regenstein, Alyson Solimando, Lily

Volz Securities & Investments Akshat Nadella and Evan Sims Spreadsheet Applications Abby Regenstein

In addition to the members listed above, the following members placed in the top 5 of their events: Hospitality Management—Maitreyi Bhagat, Ishani Patel, Jahnavi Pydimukkala Impromptu Speaking—Aravind Kalathil Introduction to Business Presentation—Claire Albrecht, Twisha Nadella, Emily Watson Marketing—Morgan Hollady, Ella Wagner Parents of FBLA members: Please help with the Activities Booster Club concessions for the Spring Sports Season. The Activities Booster Club continues to help support the FBLA Club in attending the MO State Conference and the National Leadership Conference, which will be held in San Antonio, TX this summer.

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FZS CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2018-2019

REVISED 1/31/19

Sr. Pictures (7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.) ................. FZS Auditorium

June 18, 19 & July 23, 24, 30

Lifetouch/Prestige Studios by appointment only

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Senior Schedule Pick-Up (7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.) ......... Aug. 1

Junior Schedule Pick-Up (12:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.) ....... Aug. 1

Sophomore Schedule Pick-Up (7:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m.) Aug. 2

Freshman Schedule Pick-Up (12:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.) .. Aug. 2

ALL Schedule Pick-Up (1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.) ............. Aug. 6

Fall Sports Begin – 8:00 a.m. (Auditorium) .................. Aug. 6

Freshman Transition Day – 12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m........ Aug. 8

CAPS Meeting – 6:00 p.m. (Auditorium) ................... Aug. 14

First Day of School ................................................... Aug. 15

Open House – 6:30 p.m./A+ - 6:00 p.m. ................... Aug. 16

First Day – Lewis & Clark Tech School ................... Aug. 16

Labor Day – No School ............................................... Sept. 3

Midpoint/First Quarter .............................................. Sept. 13

College Financial Aid Night - 6:30 p.m. (Aud.) .............. Oct. 2

Powder-Puff Game - 6:00 p.m. .....................................Oct. 3

Senior Panoramic Picture ..............................................Oct. 5

Homecoming Tailgate – 5:00 p.m. .................................Oct 5

Homecoming Game -7:00 p.m. .....................................Oct. 5

Homecoming Dance - 7:00 p.m. ...................................Oct. 6

Band Concert -7:00 p.m. ...............................................Oct. 8

Orchestra Concert - 7:00 p.m. ........................................Oct 9

Picture Retakes ..............................................................Oct. 9

PSAT ........................................................................... Oct. 10

Choir Concert - 7:00 p.m............................................. Oct. 11

End of First Quarter (High School) ............................. Oct. 12

No School – Fall Break ............................................... Oct. 15

ACT Testing for Sophomores ..................................... Oct. 18

College Rally Day ........................................................Oct 19

Booster Club Craft Show (9am-4pm) ......................... Oct. 20

Senior Picture Deadline ............................................... Oct. 20

Fall Show - 7:00 p.m. ............................................ Oct. 25-27

Red Ribbon Week ............................................. Oct 29-Nov 2

Winter Sports Meeting (Aud.) 2:30 p.m. .................... Oct. 29

Girls’ Swimming Begins (Rec-Plex) ............................ Nov. 5

No Students / Election Day ........................................ Nov. 6

CAPS Meeting-6:00 p.m. (Auditorium) ........................ Nov. 8

Veterans Day/USO Show (breakfast before 9:15 show) .... Nov. 12

Mr. FZS -7:00 p.m. ................................................... Nov. 14

Midpoint/Second Quarter .......................................... Nov. 16

No Students – Professional Development Day ......... Nov. 16

Yearbook Club Picture Day ...................................... Nov. 20

No School – Thanksgiving Holiday ..................... Nov. 21-23

Winter Orchestra Concert-7:00 p.m. (Auditorium) ...... Dec. 10

Winter Band Concert – 7:00 p.m................................ Dec. 11

Winter Choir Concert – 7:00 p.m. .............................. Dec. 13

First Semester Finals Begin........................................ Dec. 19

First Semester Half-Day Finals ............................. Dec. 20-21

End of First Semester ................................................. Dec. 21

No School – Winter Break ............................ Dec. 24 - Jan. 3

Records Day – No Students .......................................... Jan. 4

Second Semester Begins ............................................... Jan. 7

Curriculum Night – 6:00 p.m. ..................................... Jan. 10

No School – Martin Luther King Day ......................... Jan. 21

Midpoint/Third Quarter ................................................. Feb. 6

Sr. Citizens Musical Matinee & Dinner (3:15pm) ....... Feb. 6

Winter Musical – 7:00 p.m. ........................................ Feb 7-9

Winter Formal ............................................................ Feb. 16

No School – Presidents’ Day ..................................... Feb. 18

Orchestra Concert – 7:00 p.m. ................................... Feb. 20

Band Concert – 7:00 p.m............................................ Feb. 21

Spring Sports Meeting – (Aud.) 2:30 p.m. ................... Feb. 25

Choir Concert – 7:00 p.m. .......................................... Feb. 26

CAPS Meeting – 6:00 p.m. .......................................... Mar. 7

End of Third Quarter .................................................... Mar. 8

No School – Spring Break .................................... Mar. 11-15

Meet the Coach – 6:00 p.m. ....................................... Mar. 20

Essence of PPI – 6:00 p.m. ......................................... Mar. 26

No Students / Election Day ......................................... Apr. 2

ACT Testing for Juniors ............................................... Apr. 2

Spring Show – 7:00p.m.(Auditorium) ................... Apr. 11-13

Midpoint/Fourth Quarter ............................................ Apr. 18

Easter Break .......................................................... Apr. 19-22

End-of-Course Exams ................................... April 23-May 3

National Honor Society Induction – 6:30 p.m. ............. May 1

Senior Awards Night – 6:30 p.m. ................................. May 2

Prom at Old Hickory – 7:00 p.m. ................................. May 4

AP Testing ...................................................... May 6-May 16

Spring Choir Concert – 7:00 p.m. (Auditorium) .............. May 6

Orchestra Concert – 7:00 p.m. ..................................... May 7

Top 25 Banquet - 6:00p.m (The Christy). .................... May 8

Band Concert – 7:00pm (Auditorium) ......................... May 9

Staff Appreciation Dinner .......................................... May 10

One-Acts (Drama) – 7:00 p.m. ................................... May 14

Graduation – 12:30 p.m. ............................................. May 25

No School / Memorial Day ........................................ May 27

Second Semester Finals Begin ................................... May 28

Second Semester Half-Day Finals ........................ May 29+30

Last Day of School ..................................................... May 30