"Reading is everywhere!" so at Flint Hill we are wearing clothing with (kind) words tomorrow and our Book Fair spirit week continues.
Flint Hill will recognize all of our "sweet" teachers and staff members tomorrow. Thursday, 5/4/23. Students are invited to bring a "sweet treat" or a "sweet note" to their favorite staff member(s).
We are celebrating our SUPER staff and teachers at Flint Hill this week. Tomorrow is "Superheroes need SUPER tools" day. Honor a favorite staff member by bringing their favorite school supply.
Wednesday is Sports Day at Flint Hill as we celebrate our champion readers! Students and staff are invited to wear their favorite sports or team gear.
Fifth grade starts their MAP testing tomorrow, Wednesday, 5/3. Please make sure your child has a good night's sleep, a healthy breakfast, and is present for testing.
FHE's Book Fair spirit week continues tomorrow with Animal Day because we are "Wild about reading!" Wear a shirt with animals or your favorite animal print.
You won't want to miss Flint Hill's STEAM Night on Thursday, May 4, from 6:00-7:30! Check out all of the details!
MAP testing kicks off this week. Please make sure your child has a good night's sleep and a healthy breakfast. Mrs. Eusterbrock's class will do the writing portion on Monday and Mrs. Mueller, Mrs. Tesdall, and Mrs. Hunsel's students will do the writing portion on Tuesday.
Book Fair spirit week kicks off tomorrow at Flint Hill with Workout Day. Dress in your favorite workout gear as we celebrate how "Books build strong minds!"
#FZSupt As part of the state's new report cards for schools, Fort Zumwalt is Mapping Our Future. Throughout the 2022-2023 school year, Jennifer Waters, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, and Dr. Paul Myers, Superintendent-Elect, have led the steering committee for the district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP). Incoming #FZSupt shares an overview of the process so far and what comes next. Together Myers and Waters explain "the big buckets," priority items facing the district. The document, which will outline the district's goals for the next three to five years, is due to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education this summer.
On major podcast apps, YouTube and at fz.k12.mo.us
Coming Sunday: As part of the state's new report cards for schools, #FZSD is Mapping Our Future. Incoming #FZSupt Dr. Paul Myers and Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Jen Waters explain "the big buckets," priority items facing the district. bit.ly/3NhjM9y On major podcast apps and YouTube: FORTiTUDEonair
Flint Hill will welcome Musial Moments, an innovative program fostering civility, respect, and selflessness among young people throughout the St. Louis region, inspired by the great Cardinal player, Stan Musial, on Friday, 4/28. Let's wear our Cardinal gear to get in the spirit!
FHE STEAM Night is Thursday, 5/4/23, from 6-7:30 PM. We hope you can join us for lots of learning and fun as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math! Our art show and choir performance will be a part of this event. Food trucks will be on the playground.
Next year's Flint Hill kindergarten students who are already enrolled are invited to participate in our Kindergarten Transition Night on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, from 6:30-7:30 PM. Not enrolled yet? There is still time! Contact the office for all the details!
FZ Blue Notes are a great way to express your appreciation for a teacher or staff member. You should see their faces light up when they read your kind words of appreciation. Consider sending one today! (It's FREE!) https://fhe.fz.k12.mo.us/o/fhes/article/1080871
Check out the fun spirit days we have planned for next week's Book Fair:
Mon: Workout Day (workout clothes)
Tues: Animal Day (animal prints or shirts w/animals)
Wed: Sports Day (sports or team gear)
Thurs: Words Day (shirts w/ kind words)
Fri: Courtesy & Respect Day (wear blue)
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week is next week! Join PTC in celebrating our awesome Flint Hill teachers and staff. Wed.: bring in your teacher/staff member's favorite school supplies. Thur.: bring in their favorite sweet treat or a note. Fri.: Wear your favorite shade of blue.
Until further notice, FHE will be serving a grilled cheese pretzel roll instead of a regular grilled cheese on Mondays. Firebirds will be excited to see this favorite item returning to the menu!
Celebrating Our Staff: Submit your Shout-Out Today!
Our Blue Notes are open for this semester until May 2. Use the link below to send a Blue Note of appreciation, celebration or thanks to a Fort Zumwalt staff member. We'll be delivering them during Appreciation Week, May 1 - 5. Let's make some noise for our amazing staff!
Submit a Blue Note Now: https://forms.gle/PnhcrU2JZWSSyiHY7
Flint Hill Firebird Fitness Family Fun Day was a hit! Students, siblings, and families participated in carnival games, face painting, the Bubble Bus, an obstacle course, balloon art, and reading to therapy dogs. Five students won the chance to put a pie in Mrs. Redding's face! Thanks to the committee who put this event together and to all staff and parent volunteers!
