The minutes from the March meeting on the ZMS PTO can be found below. The next meeting will be Tuesday, May 8th at 9:30 a.m. in the PTO room.
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Spring Fling Art and Film Festival
April 20, 2012 · No Comments · 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, Events, General School Information, Uncategorized
Join us on Wednesday, April 25 from 5:30-7pm for our annual Spring Fling! Student Art and Film will be on display!
Quarter 3 Honor Roll
March 29, 2012 · No Comments · Uncategorized
The honor roll lists for the third quarter were posted in school this week for our students to review. Today, these lists were sent to the Indianapolis Star and you can click here to see the online posting. It was also submitted to the Zionsville Times Sentinel so be sure to watch for it there.
18th Annual Athletic Mulch Fundraiser
March 7, 2012 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Zionsville Middle School and Zionsville West Middle School are sponsoring their 18th annual mulch fundraiser in partnership with The Turf Boss. Proceeds benefit the Athletic Departments at both middle schools. Orders are due March 29 for the first delivery week and April 20 for the second delivery week. Delivery is free in Zionsville. Order forms and additional details are available by clicking here. Thank you for your continued support of our athletic programs.
Art Students Honored in Scholastic Art Ceremony
February 26, 2012 · No Comments · 7th Grade, 8th Grade, Events, Uncategorized
Congratulations to outstanding seventh grade art student of Mrs. Goodman, Katie Brake! She won the highest honor at the Scholastic Art And Writing Awards Cermony- a Gold Key! Katie’s award winning ceramic piece will be judged at the national level next. We are so proud of your creative talent and hard work, Katie Brake!
Congratulations also to Mrs. Gibsons’ eighth grade students Kaelyn Becker, Bailee Dodson, and Kyle Bigelow for winning Silver Keys! Hannah Kummer and Jeanie Stehr won Honorable Mention awards!
Art Club 5/6 Creates a “Pop Art Eagle”
February 20, 2012 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Club members worked on this Andy Warhol-style “Pop Art Eagle” during club. You can own it of you attend the ZEF “In Style Auction on Friday, February 24 and have the highest bid!
7/8 Scholastic Art Awards
February 10, 2012 · No Comments · 7th Grade, 8th Grade, Events, General School Information, Uncategorized
Mrs. Gibson and Mrs. Goodman are very proud to announce that seveal outstanding 7th and 8th grade year-long art students have had work accepted to the very competitive Scholastic Art Exhibit. Katie Brake, Seventh Grade, won the highest honor- a Gold Key Award for her Ceramic Piece (top center). Kaelyn Becker, Kyle Bigelow, and Bailee Dodson, Eighth Grade, each won Silver Key Awards. Congratulations also to Jeanie Stehr and Hannah Kummer, Eighth Grade, received Honorable Mention Awards. The Gold and Silver Key Winners works’ will be on display at Clowe’s Hall at Butler University through February. Seventh and Eighth Graders in Art will tour the exhibit along with the Indianapolis Musuem of Art on Thursday, February 16th.
Quarter 2 Honor Roll
January 26, 2012 · No Comments · Uncategorized
The honor roll lists for the second quarter were posted in school this week for our students to review. Today, these lists were sent to the Indianapolis Star and you can click here to see the online posting. It was also submitted to the Zionsville Times Sentinel so be sure to watch for it there.
Teacher Interviews
December 23, 2011 · No Comments · Academics, Uncategorized
Order Your ZMS Yearbook!
December 11, 2011 · No Comments · 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, Clubs, Events, General School Information, Uncategorized
Don’t forget to secure a 2011-2012 yearbook for your child! They are delivered on the last day of the school year. The book is student designed and includes one hundred full color pages. An order form will be mailed home in September and October. However, you can also order online right now at: www.shopjostens.com go to the shop>yearbook>find your school and search zms! (Select “I do not have an account nuber”) Any questions? Just contact yearbook adviser and ZMS teacher, Mrs. Goodman: egoodman@zcs.k12.in.us
If you have any photos you would like to share with the yearbook staf- please upload using these instructions: http://zionsvillemiddleschool.edublogs.org/2011/09/07/got-photos/
Art Club 5/6 Applications Available!
December 5, 2011 · No Comments · 5th Grade, Clubs, Uncategorized
Art Club 5/6 will begin in January and meet on Tuesdays after school until 3:45. Any fifth or sixth grader is welcome to apply. Please print this application, create a work of art, and return to Mrs. Goodman by Monday, December 12.
Once on This Island – Audition Song
November 22, 2011 · No Comments · Clubs, General School Information, Uncategorized
Below are song excerpts that will be used for the Once on This Island audition. The melody line will be sung to the accompaniment by all auditioners
As a reminder the call out meeting for cast and crew is on Monday, November 28th in Eagle Hall until 3:45. Please contact Mrs. Koharchik with questions. mkoharchik@zsc.k12.in.us
“Thank you, PTO!”
November 3, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized
The ZMS art department would like to thank the ZMS PTO for the purchase of clip lamps. We used them to create cast shadows for our “Fall Leaf” Sketches of the week very recently in 7th grade Art. Your generosity has made learning more possible and we are grateful. 
Explore the West – Summer 2012
October 26, 2011 · No Comments · 7th Grade, 8th Grade, Events, Uncategorized
Since 1997, ZMS teacher Vince Flecker, with school board approval, has been taking students on outdoor learning adventures. Most of these trips have been to Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado.
This year we wanted to let committed students choose between two western destinations. The one most desired would be the one chosen for this year’s exploration.
Below are some outlines with approximate costs. Please review, and if this is something you would wish to pursue, come to the informational meeting on November 16th at 7 PM in the LGI.
Destination #1: Rocky Mountain National Park
Travel by van to RMNP
7 night trip
Camping in Olive Ridge Campground
Explore the park by trails to mountain summits
View wildlife, such as elk, marmot and mule deer
Be challenged on a high ropes course or rock climbing
Approx. Cost: $780 Includes most meals, fees and travel
Minimum number of students 8 Maximum 18
Destination # 2: Yosemite National Park
Air travel
5 night trip
Staying in Curry Village Tent Camp
Explore the park. Hike to summits.
Observe wildlife and fauna
Activity to be determined
Approx Cost $650. Fee does not include airfare and meals.
Minimum number of students 9 Maximum 15
Tentative Trip date June 5
If spending time exploring one of America’s best outdoor parks appeals to you, please check your number one trip choice and return this form with a $100 deposit. Make your check payable Vince Flecker. Should your desired trip not be selected and you do not want to go to the other destination, your deposit will be refunded.
Please complete the form below and return no later than Dec 2. Contact Vince Flecker at vflecker@zcs.k12.in.us if you have any questions.
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Trip 1: Rocky Mountain National Park ____________
Trip 2: Yosemite National Park ____________
Student Name ________________________________ Date _________________________
Parent Name ______________________________ Email ____________________________
Best phone number to contact me ______________________________________________
Wrestling Team Info
October 12, 2011 · No Comments · Athletics, Uncategorized
The Wrestling Team callout meeting will be on November 1 from 2:45-3:30 in the LGI Room. Open Mats will begin on November 7th and continue every Monday-Thursday through December 1st. There will be a parent meeting on December 5th from 5:00-5:30 in the LGI room. Click here or see Coach Flecker in room 702 for more information.
Ice Cream Sundae Sales 2011-12
October 7, 2011 · No Comments · PTO Activities, Uncategorized
Each year the 8th Grade Party Committee sells ice cream sundaes to the students to raise money for the end of the year party. The committee has chosen one Friday per month to sell the sundaes during lunch. The sundaes will be available for $1 each and the kids will get to pick their toppings. The first ice cream sale is Friday, October 14th.
A 10 sundae punch-card is available for purchase for $10 or your child can bring $1 on sale days. If you choose to buy a punch-card, simply print and fill out the form here and return it with your $10 to the office. Our committee will hold on to all punch-cards so no worries of your child losing it! Checks can be made out to ZMS-PTO. No refunds will be given at the end of the year….any unused punches will be donated to the PTO. Thank you for supporting PTO and the 8th Grade Party Committee!
School Health Clinic News
October 4, 2011 · No Comments · General School Information, Uncategorized
Parent Conferences
October 4, 2011 · 1 Comment · 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, Academics, Events, General School Information, Uncategorized
Dates: Tuesday, October 18, and Wednesday, October 19
Time: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm both days
7th & 8th grade core academic teachers will be in the North Gym and parents may attend either day.
5th & 6th grade core academic teachers will be in the South Gym. Parents should have received an email earlier this week indicating their designated day.
Special area teachers will be in North and South Gyms (art, music, foreign language, PE/Health)
