Zinser Elementary News
October 31

Zinser Elementary News October 31

10/31/25

Annual Pumpkin Carving & Decorating Contest
Everyone did SUCH a great job on their pumpkins! Thanks to everyone who entered the contest!
1st place- Killian Lloyd
2nd place- Kayden & Isaac Fasburg
3rd place- Louie, Josie & Sam Debski 

Kidstage presents Annie! 
Coming to Zinser Elementary School! Program Details:

  • Wednesday beginning after-school October 22, 2025
  • Performance: Mid-Late April 2026
  • Tuition $10 per week, per child Covers instruction, scripts, and performance expenses.

Why Join KidStage?

  1. Build confidence & self-expression
  2. Learn acting, singing, & movement
  3. Make new friends & shine on stage
  4. Perform in a full production next spring!

No kid will be left behind - everyone has a part! How to Join:

Sign-up Today! Spots are limited - don't miss your chance to be part of this amazing experience! For registrations contact:
Cheryl Gyant - KidStage Director
kidstage@rootsofrosecdc.org
616-885-2998 

Zinser Winter Concerts - Save the Dates

  • Tuesday, December 9th: Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grades
  • Tuesday, February 10th: 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grades
  • Concerts will be in the evening with various start times for each grade ranging from 5:30-7:30 pm.

Family Council News
Thank you for all your incredible efforts promoting the Zinser Family Council
Read-A-Thon Fundraiser! We truly appreciate all the help!! We were able to raise $12,848.25. This is amazing! Because we were so close to our goal, we still want to grant the students and staff the awesome hammocks in the courtyard! We will announce other winners next week. 

  • Please sign up to receive Zinser Family Council updates for the 2025-2026 school year!
  • Popcorn Fridays happen once a month, but we can't do it without our parent volunteers! If you are able to help, please visit the sign-up link and add your name. As a reminder, you will need to have a background check on file with the front office two weeks in advance. This must be completed every school year.
  • Zinser Family Council now has VENMO for donations! Our account is @ZinserFamilyCouncil

Positive Teacher/Staff Referrals
At Zinser we promote kindness and appreciation as we CARE for each other. Parents, we want YOU to recognize teachers and staff for the amazing job they are doing. Please send me your message by email bjohnston@khps.org so I can visit the classroom and share your kind words of appreciation with the deserving staff member.

Panko, Zinser Therapy Dog
Would you like to help support Panko, our facility dog? If so, here is an Amazon Wish List with some of the things he needs! Thank you!

Ski and Snowboard Club
Welcome to the 2025/26 Punch Card Program - Cannonsburg's punch cards offer discounted lift tickets to students in K-12th grade so they can enjoy winter to the fullest! Punch cards also offer discounts on rentals and private lessons! Questions can be directed to jnsyder@khps.org or info@cannonsburg.com. To purchase online: 

  1. Visit: https://cannonsburg.com/shop/
  2. Click on the C-flake icon for the type of punch pass you want
  3. Fill out the necessary information, including the KH sponsor and school name: Sponsor=Jason Synder, School= Kenowa Hills Public Schools

Santa Claus Girls
For more than 116 years, Santa Claus Girls have worked to make sure that no child age 12 years or under in Kent County goes without a gift at Christmas. If your family is in need of help to provide for your children this Christmas, consider registering at santaclausgirls.org. Registration for the 2025 season begins September 1, 2025. santaclausgirls.org

KH Youth Wrestling Club
Grades K-5th. Season begins on Nov. 18 and runs through Mar. 12 and costs $85 plus $20 MyWay Membership. All experience levels welcome! Practices are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-7:30 pm in the KHHS Wrestling Room. Register at kenowahillsyouthsports.org. Questions, contact KnightsWrestlingClubGR@gmail.com

Academy of Dance Arts - Learn more and Register

OLDER NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Drop-off/Pick-up
Please see the attached images of our Parking Lot and Neighborhood Map to help make drop-off and pick-up as safe and smooth as possible. 

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