Zinser Elementary News
February 7

Zinser Elementary News February 7

02/07/25

Paint Kenowa Green - Mental Health Awareness - Self Control
What is self control? The ability to regulate your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in order to achieve long-term goals, make responsible decisions, and resist impulses.

How do I help my child develop self control?

• Set clear rules and expectations
• Praise & reinforce positive behavior
• Encourage mindfulness & self regulation

Activities to help develop self control:

• Waiting & patience activities (board games)
• Emotional self regulation activities (feelings chart, deep breathing exercises)
• Games that encourage impulse control (freeze dance, Simon says)

Family Council Update
Book Fair is Coming! Please consider volunteering your time to assist students and parents as they purchase books for home that will help us purchase books for school! Sign Up to help here

The book fair will run from February 26-28.
Wednesday, February 26. from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 27 (overlaps conferences) from 8:45 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, February 28 from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.

These times are subject to change depending on if we can get enough volunteers to help cover all the time slots of course. 

Also, we added a couple more volunteer slots for popcorn Fridays. We only have two more popcorn Fridays left, 2/21 and 3/21. If anyone is interested in signing up please email zinserelemfc@gmail.com 

The Roller Skating Party has been re-scheduled! Mark your calendars for May 7th!

Our teachers and staff put in extra long hours during conference time. We will be providing dinner for the staff on both conference nights. This is a small way we can show our support. Please send your monetary donations in a sealed envelope marked P/T conference donation by March 4, and your food item to school by February 26 or March 3 depending on the item you are bringing. Thank you for taking care of our staff. They are truly grateful for the support! Sign up to help here.

Please join us - Our next Family Council Meeting will be Tuesday, February 11th at 6:30pm - Meeting will be located in the cafeteria (childcare provided)

KHPS Girls Spring Soccer
Learn to play or improve your skills! Sign up sheet is in the office. Tryouts are March 10-12 from 4 pm - 6 pm on the soccer field. Winter drop-ins every Wednesday from 8 pm - 9 pm at Zinser Elementary. Contact jsuggitt@khps.org or dbaird@khps.org for more info.

Baton Twirling Classes
Join the fun and learn how to twirl a baton! Every Tuesday beginning on February 4th and ending May 27th. Ages 8-18, from 7:00 pm-7:45 pm. Register on February 7th at the first class session. Held at Coit Creative Arts Gymnasium, 617 Coit Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Cost is $9 per week to be paid at each class plus a $10 registration fee paid at the first class. Batons will be available for purchase at class for $35 each (payment plans available). Questions: call (616) 460-1747 or email athleticsens@aol.com or visit our website at www.athleticsensations.com.

Try Hockey for FREE!
Join Hawk Hockey at Walker Ice & Fitness on Saturday, February 22 from 11-11:50 am to try hockey for FREE! Boys and Girls ages 4-13 are welcome to stop by. They will have limited equipment available and skates available for everyone. Please bring a helmet (bike helmet works!) and gloves if you have them! Preregistration is appreciated! Register at https://www.tryhockeyforfree.com.

Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run is looking for coaches for this school year. Click here to learn more and sign up to coach.... Coach Registration info/link: https://www.gotrwm.org/coach.

Total Trek Quest
We’re excited to announce volunteer opportunities for Total Trek Quest for boys! This fantastic program not only helps kids stay active and healthy but also teach valuable life lessons along the way. If you’re interested in coaching and making a difference in our community, please contact our Youth Sports Coordinator, Adam Galindo (agalindo@khps.org).

Northwestern Little League - Spring 2025
Sign up for T-Ball through Juniors at NWLL.US. Registration closes on February 28, 2025. 

Western Little League - Spring 2025
Registration opens 1/13/25 at www.grwesternll.com and remain open until 2/9/25. Late registration begins on 2/10/25 and a $25 late fee will be applied. Tee Ball - Juniors is available. See the website for more information.

Same Day Virtual Appointments with your School Nurse
Reasons to contact and use HealthBar: sore throat, pink eye, earache, cough, nausea/vomiting, fever, rashes. We can communicate directly with your Primary Care Doctor to keep them informed of diagnosis and treatments. Connect directly with a HealthBar Provider by contacting your school nurse - $15 visits for students/staff, $45 for family members.

OLDER NEWS

Parking Lot Notes: MAP
➔ Please consider utilizing our bus transportation option to avoid the busy parent pick-up lot
➔ Always look to pull up in line and when possible to help with the flow of traffic.
◆ Tell your child(ren) to look for the correct car and be ready. If your child is late to the class sign and you’ve pulled past it, you can circle around the lot and keep your car moving.
➔ Thank you for those turning right only! We know it’s an inconvenience, but we believe it will help speed up the line and be safer in the long run ( We have a couple accidents a year with vehicles turning left)
➔ Drop off starts at 8:30; children may exit vehicles a few minutes early to get traffic flowing, and must wait by their grade sign until the 8:30 bell.
➔ We do have two lanes in the parking lot. Please only use the right lane for drop off and pick up, the inside lane is a pass by lane only! Please pass by with caution.

DROP OFF EXPECTATIONS:

• Drop off starts at 8:30 with the day officially starting at 8:35. Kindergarten & K-Knights families please park and walk to the flagpole to have your child line up with their class at the 8:30 bell. The teacher will come out and greet the students and enter the building together.

DISMISSAL EXPECTATIONS:

The school day ends at 3:37

• Kindergarten & K-Knights and early pick-ups start dismissal at 3:30. Kindergarten parents please park and walk to meet the class and get your child by the flagpole for a more intimate and safe pick-up.
• We will designate consistent early pick-up families once again this year. Please contact our office if you can consistently be in the parking lot for an early pick-up at 3:30.
• 1st - 5th grade families will use the car line in the parent parking lot for pick-up. Your child will stand at the correct grade level sign and enter the car when it’s at the sign or close to the nearest pull up spot. You may need to pull up past the grade sign to help with the flow of traffic
• We understand that parents can get stuck in traffic or weather events happen that can extend travel time to get to school for the 3:37 dismissal. If you are going to be late please call the office ahead of time so we can make the student(s) aware. Consistent tardiness for pick-up will result in your child(ren) being bused to our Early Childhood Center for after school care. You can be billed for this.

Attendance/Drop Off - Pick Up
Our start time is 8:35 am! We need your help getting students here on time! Any students arriving after 8:40 will be marked tardy. Any students arriving after 9:05 am without an excused call/absence will be marked unexcused for the morning session. Please call our attendance line at 616-453-2461 opt.1 or email ziattendance@khps.org to communicate your student’s absence, early leave time, or late arrival. STRIVE FOR FIVE!!!