We are so lucky to have the most amazing counselor and mental health professional at Dardenne! We love Mrs. Davenport and Mrs. Renee!! Happy National School Counseling Week!

Who's ready for some wings? Support Dardenne Elementary and visit Buffalo Wild Wings on Wednesday, February 5th, anytime during the day or night! Don't forget to present the ticket to the server! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lMOhpPoBbHXeydmnJTyL9xBZA-Dcwdsw/view?usp=sharing

Kindergarteners explored pattern blocks, discovering the attributes of different shapes and identifying them in the world around them! We can't wait to meet our incoming kindergarteners on Enrollment Day! Stop by between 2 and 7 p.m. go.FZSD.us/Kindergarten

Do you know someone who will be 5 years old on or before July 31? Then it's time to get ready for Kindergarten! Enrollment day is March 5. Learn more on our website.
Set time for your soon-to-be Kindergartener to meet one of our Parent Educators for a Kindergarten Screening to help you monitor development, gain information that will help with individual growth, detect any potential delays and, provide support for intervention and enrichment. Sign-up for your student's Kindergarten Screening Today at go.FZSD.us/Kready

Congratulations to our Employee of the Year, Erica Strickland! #WeAreDES

Congratulations to our Educator of the Year Victoria Galluzzo! #WeAreDES

Honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today and every day. Let's continue to inspire change, promote equality, and strive for progress in our communities. #MLKDay #DreamBig

Is your child missing a coat, sweatshirt, or lunch box? Remind them to check our DES Lost and Found!


1st Grade math conversations are buzzing around the room. Students explore numbers, solve problems, and learn to think critically through meaningful discussions. Math is more fun when we talk it out! #LearningTogether #KnightStrong




Our 2nd graders are hard at work practicing reading fluently, building confidence, and improving comprehension every day! #KnightStrong



Using music to spark creativity unlocks new ways of thinking and expression. #PictureTheMusic #WeAreDES


Vertical teaming in math helps ensure a smooth progression of skills from one grade to the next. Through collaboration, teachers can align concepts, identify gaps, and provide stronger support for student success in math. #KnightStrong #WeAreDES




DES Teachers are making the most of the January Early Release Day by collaborating in PLCs to plan, review data, and ensure every student thrives! #Collaboration #KnightStrong https://des.fz.k12.mo.us/o/des/article/1968193

Want to learn more about a career in education? Join us for our first College of Education Connection Fair, 6-8 p.m., Jan. 23 at our Professional Development Center.
Want to teach in Fort Zumwalt? We're hosting a hiring fair for certified educators Feb. 1. Guaranteed interview!
Learn more: https://www.fz.k12.mo.us/article/1963989

Who's ready for some pizza? Support Dardenne Elementary on Tuesday, January 14th, and order from Papa Johns. Don't forget to use the promo code SSD002 when placing your order! #WeAreDES

Welcome back! We look forward to seeing staff and students in person today. It is an A Day for high schools and middle schools and a C Day for elementary. A few reminders:
Bundle up!
Give yourself extra time.
Elementary families please send all of your completed packets back today.
Meal options can be found in the FZ app or on your school website in the menu under Dining.
Wave to our crew! They did an amazing job getting your school ready for you come back.
Make it a great day!

All activities and facilities usage in Fort Zumwalt School District are canceled today, Jan. 10, 2025.

Dear Fort Zumwalt families,
Out of an abundance of caution, the district will use an AMI Day on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. District leaders have been monitoring conditions across the district all day and, though things are much improved in many areas, a number of roads remain hazardous and, in quite a few neighborhoods, even impassable. Thank you to our maintenance and custodial team members, who have put great effort into preparing our buildings for staff and students to return. It has been more than 10 years since our community has dealt with a storm like this, and we appreciate their efforts to have campuses ready. High school students and families should watch for an email update from your school tomorrow, Jan. 9. Students Pre-K - 8 are already scheduled to be off Friday for a Records Day. Thank you for your patience as we are all working through this winter weather together.
Pre-K through 5 - AMI Packet No. 3
6 - 12 Login to Canvas
go.FZSD.us/AMIDays



