Congratulations to Melissa Carollo, Emge's Educator of the Year, and Kim Dempsey, Emge's Employee of the Year! These two ladies make such a difference each day!
The flyer for the "Light Up the Night" daddy/daughter dance went home this week. Tickets must be purchased by February 3rd.
Link to printable flyer: https://5il.co/1nnq0

Keeping an eye on the forecast? We are, too. Check out go.FZSD.us/AMIDays for inclement weather plans. Then, download the FZ app, free for Apple/Android. Go to settings, subscribe to your schools and turn on notifications so you get important info when you need it. Tell a friend!

No School Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023.
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023 will be a traditional SNOW DAY in Fort Zumwalt School District. All students, teachers and staff (other than 12-month employees) will be off Wednesday, Jan. 25, due to inclement weather. Just a reminder, this means the day will have to be made up at the end of the school year. Again, Jan. 25 will be a traditional snow day in Fort Zumwalt School District.

The state Office of Special Education is asking for input from parents, teachers, and other professionals and stakeholder groups that work with special needs students. Please complete this short survey (should take only 5-7 minutes of your time) to provide your important perspective as the state Office of Special Education works to improve services in Missouri for school-age children with special needs. The survey closes Jan. 31
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DESEStakeholderEngagement
The Emge school spelling bee champion, Edie, did an amazing job at the district spelling bee last night! Way to go!




Emge students enjoyed meeting the South High League of Leaders at lunch today!
Tune in to the regular Superintendent's Update with #FZSupt Dr. Bernie DuBray. We're halfway through the school year! Checking in on achievements, work for semester two and music from student ensembles. Find the FORTiTUDE podcast wherever you get your podcasts or, check this episode here:
https://www.fz.k12.mo.us/article/948082

Enjoy your break. Classes resume Jan. 5.

Our Blue Notes form closes tomorrow. Click the button below and send a Blue Note of appreciation, celebration or thanks to a staff member at your school. It will close at 5 p.m., Dec. 14, 2022. We'll be delivering them beginning Dec. 16. Let's make some noise for our amazing staff!
CLICK TO SUBMIT YOUR BLUE NOTE NOW: https://forms.gle/Rk19cZ1vdL8S2ofC8
Tuesday, December 13th is Emge Tacos for Life dining out night from 5:00-9:00 PM. Mention Emge when ordering so our school can get a portion of the profit. Thanks for your support!

Our school spelling bee was a success! Our first place winner is 5th grader Edie M. She will go on to compete in the district spelling bee on January 19th. Our 2nd place winner is 4th grader Addie S. and our 3rd place winner is 4th grader Dean N. Congrats to our winners and participants!



Our Blue Notes have been so popular with students, parents, guardians and the community that we want to give #FZCommunity the opportunity to celebrate staff each semester. So, in this season of thanks and giving, we’re opening our form up so you can send a special note to a staff member who’s special to you. Click the button below and send a Blue Note of appreciation, celebration or thanks to a staff member at your school. It will close at 5 p.m., Dec. 14, 2022. We'll be delivering them beginning Dec. 16. Let's make some noise for our amazing staff!
CLICK TO SUBMIT YOUR BLUE NOTE NOW: https://forms.gle/Rk19cZ1vdL8S2ofC8

The Emge PTO Christmas party is tonight from 6:00-7:30 PM! If you were unable to register last week, you are still able to come and pay at the door. The cost is $5 per person with an optional pancake dinner add-on for $7 per person. Happy Holidays and we hope to see you there!

Our Blue Notes have been so popular with students, parents, guardians and the community that we want to give #FZCommunity the opportunity to celebrate staff each semester. So, in this season of thanks and giving, we’re opening our form up so you can send a special note to a staff member who’s special to you. Click the button below and send a Blue Note of appreciation, celebration or thanks to a staff member at your school. It will close at 5 p.m., Dec. 14, 2022. We'll be delivering them beginning Dec. 16. Let's make some noise for our amazing staff!
CLICK TO SUBMIT YOUR BLUE NOTE NOW: https://forms.gle/Rk19cZ1vdL8S2ofC8
Today is an Early Release Day! We dismiss at 1:30 PM.
Tuesday, December 6th is Emge Chick-Fil-A dining out night from 4:00-8:00 PM. Mention Emge when ordering so our school can get a portion of the profit. Thanks for your support!

Reminder: The Emge Christmas Party registration and payment is due by this Friday, December 2nd. We hope to see you on December 8th from 6:00-7:30 PM!

If you missed the latest update from #FZSupt, tune in now to the FORTiTUDE podcast.
https://www.fz.k12.mo.us/article/918775

The 5th grade DARE graduation is at 7:00 PM tomorrow night (11/29) in the
South High School auditorium.
