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It's here! Families should have received an email with details on creating your account in the new FZSD Family Portal app. (Please be sure to check your spam and junk folders before reaching out to your school about not receiving the email.) Annual Enrollment Update documents are available for you to complete so your family is ready for the first day of school Aug. 19. Thanks for your patience as we all grow together in this new system.
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Parents can find a step-by-step to walk through account creation on the new FZSD Family Portal here: https://5il.co/2risu
Thank you for your patience as we launch this new tool.
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Please join us in welcoming Ms. Paige Prinster to the Dardenne team. Ms. Prinster will be teaching art. We are excited to have her as a DES Knight. #WeAreDES
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Please join us in welcoming Dr. Cheri Oliver to the Dardenne team. Dr. Oliver will be teaching kindergarten. We are excited to have her as a DES Knight. #WeAreDES
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Please join us in welcoming Ms. Sarah Morley to the Dardenne Team. Ms. Morley will be teaching special education. We are excited to have her as a DES Knight. #WeAreDES
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Mark your calendars - DES Chalk the Walk - Sunday, August 18th! #WeAreDES
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Are you wondering how to get involved with your school community? Join the Dardenne Elementary PTC! Check out our website for more information! https://des.fz.k12.mo.us/o/des/page/our-parent-group
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Are you looking for Early Release Dates, lunch/recess times, or school hours? Our website has all the important information. https://des.fz.k12.mo.us/o/des/page/school-hours-schedules
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Get those school supplies ready. The first day of school is right around the corner! https://www.fz.k12.mo.us/o/fzsd/page/back-to-school-headquarters
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We can't wait to see our youngest Knights for our Kindergarten Orientation on Friday, August 16th!
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Dear Fort Zumwalt families,
We are glad to hear that you are excited about our new portal app.
Please be advised that testing has not been completed on our new system.
You will receive an email when the system is ready for you.
We want you to have the best user experience we can deliver and appreciate your patience as we go through the final phases of our migration.
Remember, you will receive an email when the system is ready for you. We advise you to wait until then to download the new app. Thank you for your patience.
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Looking for supply lists before Prime Day? We've got you covered.
Not ready to think about the new school year yet? That's OK!
The Back To School Headquarters is live at go.FZSD.us/BackToSchool
and there for you when you are ready.
Get information on: Annual paperwork, Supplies. Student Nutrition. Transportation
and More!
Families should watch for an email regarding the launch of the new FZSD Family Portal by Focus School Software later this month.
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Please join us in welcoming Ms. Morganne Kane to the Dardenne Team. She will be teaching special education. We are excited to have her as a DES Knight. #WeAreDES
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Please join us in welcoming Miss Gwen Kulik to the Dardenne Team. She will be teaching 3rd Grade. We are excited to have her as a DES Knight. #WeAreDES
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Please join us in welcoming Mr. Evan Simpkins to the Dardenne Team. He will be teacher 5th Grade. We are excited to have him as a DES Knight! #WeAreDES
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Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Kelsey Cook to the Dardenne Team. She will be teacher 3rd grade. We are excited to have her as a DES Knight! #WeAreDES
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Have a wonderful summer DES Knights! We will see you in August! #WeAreDES
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Welcome to the last week of the 2023-2024 school year! Important things for families to do this week:
Check for and pay fines and fees in the parent portal. (Did you know the district currently has more than $80,000 in outstanding meal account payments?)
Pick up any prescription medications from the clinic.
Remember sunscreen and water if your student(s) celebrate Field Day.
Pack a disposable lunch bag if your student(s) pack lunch on the last day.
Schedule your student(s) to get their vaccinations updated if they will be in Kindergarten, 8th or 12th grade next fall so they are ready to return in August.
Watch your email inbox for important updates this summer.
Plan your summer reading list!
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Today was a good day! This is why we do what we do! It was so great to have our Knights back so we could celebrate their accomplishments! #WeAreDES #MomentsMatter
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Thank you, Ms. Viviano, for being a role model for our students. Believe, Achieve, Lead! #WeAreDES #MomentsMatter
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