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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
Dr. Griffith with Mrs. Azurin-Educator of the Year and Mrs. Young-Employee of the Year
Real-world experience. Connections with people who are doing the job. Fort Zumwalt Career Technical Education programs aren’t just for those interested in manufacturing.
Meet the Cadet Teachers. These 25 students are in the final semester of the pathway to teaching. As a part of the experiences offered in this pathway, these seniors spent a day at the Professional Development and Technology Center learning about how coursework is developed. The day ended with a panel discussion that brought them face-to-face with 200 years of experience in education.
Building principals, assistant superintendents and Superintendent Dr. Bernie DuBray shared guidance and advice for the road ahead. And each of the panelists took the time to point out to the high school students that, if you get into the college coursework and discover teaching isn't for you, that’s OK.
“If you continue to pursue this through college, my advice to you would be to get certification in a couple of areas that interest you. That makes you as valuable as you can be.” DuBray told the students, adding that he is certified in English, History and Biology.
Jen Waters, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, echoed DuBray’s sentiment. “Take as much as you can from every course you can take,” she told them. “Read outside your coursework. Ask a lot of questions. Get as many experiences as you can get. Prepare well. Take summer jobs that have you working with kids.”
Students had a chance to ask the panel questions and UMSL was on hand to provide information about the dual credit classes available through the pathway to teaching. (Similar arrangements are also in place with Lindenwood.)
“I couldn’t have picked a better profession,” DuBray said. “And you couldn’t either. And there hasn’t been a better time to do it.”
Learn more about career pathways, and all of our high school offerings, in the Fort Zumwalt Course Description Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wSYfHbHo6__xI0ryhZ_70EQltPLDMN6IJhBS9uLa4YY/edit
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.
Several DMS students qualified for the Bobo's Game Truck. Here are a few pictures of students enjoying their time in the Game Truck.
Congratulations to our Spelling Bee Champion Lara Habbas.
Our Spelling Bee runner-up is Grace Milhoan.
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
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
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 DuBray 6/7/8 grade students did a wonderful job at the Orchestra Concert on December 1.
Students will have the option to purchase Smoothie King on Friday's at lunch for $3.00. Not all students will be able to purchase since it will be first come first serve while supplies last.
If you missed the latest update from #FZSupt, tune in now to the FORTiTUDE podcast.
https://www.fz.k12.mo.us/article/918775
Congratulations to Ms. Wagenknecht, 8 gold Social Studies teacher at DMS, named Analyst for (OVC) Ohio Valley Conference Women's Volleyball Tournament.
DMS students dressed up to support our Veterans on Friday, November 11th.
DMS Students listen to Guest Speakers for Veterans Day.
Len Berkel Spec. 4,
Len Karolczak E4,
Steve Paul Spec. 4,
Bob Bieser IC3-E4,
Wynne Davis Aviation Ordinance 3rd Class,
Cathy Perrine 1st. Lt.,
Joe Mitchell BT3,
Joe Johnson E5 (2nd Class Petty Officer),
Dan Kelly E5 SGT/SPEC 5,
Walter Sitzwohl SPEC 5/E5,
Gene Vaucher CPL E4,
Bob Pierce SGT 4 tours-Desert Storm, Somalia, Afghanistan, Panama
Check out FORTiTUDE playlist #21stCenturySkills More on course offerings & student achievements in #FZSD Career Technical Ed pathways. Students, teachers, alum check in to discuss @PLTW, @SCCCaps, ZumwaltApprenticeships.com and more.
bit.ly/3Uag5mG
@MoEducation @GovMikeParson
PPI students attending the Drug Summit with Mr. Hallemeier and Ms. Rettig
Eastside Turkey Drive
