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Superintendent Dr. Gerald Dawkins Saginaw
Public Schools Principal Sherry A. Bledsoe
Editor Judith L. Lewis
500 Johnson St. Saginaw, Michigan (989)
399-5200 Fax [phone] Absences (989)
399-5203
Global Times
Zilwaukee International Studies School Bridging
Communities Worldwide
14 September 2007
From the Principal's Desk
Parent Teacher Council
We are all in our places (first day of school)
PTC meeting to be held 9-11-07 at 700
p.m. Please try to attend these meetings as your
votes do count and we are always be the second
Tuesday of every month alternating and mornings
meetings. Our first will be an evening meeting
so therefore the one for October will be at 900
a.m. following our coffee/ doughnut with the
principal. Starting 830 a.m. I hope with these
two different times we can get more parents
involved and it is more convenient for those who
work second shift. Hope to see you soon Grandma
Jan Goodwin 2007-2008 Executive ZSPTC Board
members President Jan Goodwin Vice President -
Tammie Leske Treasurer Stacie Story Secretary
Nadine Richardson
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School Calendar
Sports Enthusiasts
Any boy in grades 2 through 6 that are interested
in Flag Football, OR any girls in grades 2
through 6 that are interested in girls
basketball, please pick up a player information
form in the office this week. The first game for
these two sports starts September 22. If you
have any questions, please feel free to see Mr.
Hellebuyck. Volunteers are needed throughout the
year for our Zilwaukee Sports Program. The
Sports program relies heavily on parent
volunteers. If you are interested in helping
out Zilwaukee Sports this year, please contact
Mark Hellebuyck at 399-5211 or email him at
mhellebuyck_at_spsd.net Coaches already needed for
the following sports Flag Football (games at
Saginaw High and Arthur Hill) -Grades 2 3
league -Grades 4 5 league -Grade 6
league Girls basketball (games at Central Middle
and South Middle School) -Grades 2 3
league -Grades 4 5 league -Grade 6 league
Sept.17-25- Entertainment book kick off ZPTC
Meetings Second Tuesday monthly in Media
Center 10/09 900 a.m. 11/13
700 p.m. 1/09 900 a.m
2/12 700 p.m. 3/11 900
a.m. 4/15 700 p.m. 5/13
900 a.m. Other Dates to remember Lifetouch
School Pictures November 14 Thanksgiving Break
November 22-23 (no school) Fall Conferences
November 8-9/07 MEAP Test October 8-26/07 School
Quality Team Meetings Second and Fourth Tuesday
Monthly All dates are tentative.
Signs of The Times
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Pre-Kindergarten has openings in the afternoon
session. If you have new neighbors that have a
child who will be 4 by December 1st, please have
parents call the school at 399-5200 and ask for
Ms. Klein at extension 5234.
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students are
able to purchase for 1.00 ice cream
bars/popsicles on Fridays only starting September
21st. Kindergarten students need to turn in their
money first thing Friday mornings while the
classroom assistants are taking lunch count and
attendance. The other grades sales are available
on Tuesday and Fridays during their scheduled
lunch period.
Kindergarteners -Ready to start their Learning
Journey
Check out the students on DAY 1 in Ms. Wilson's
Kindergarten classroom. Look at the bright smiles
shown as they were experiencing playful learning
in literacy centers. They all walked in on the
first day one bright eyed and bushy tailed ready
and eager to learn! They are sure off to a great
start. Thanks parents! You are your childs
number one teacher!
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Attention Kindergarten Parents A friendly
reminder that the AM entrance has been changed
for kindergarten students. Parents who are
dropping off their kindergarten child will now
enter the building at the double doors in front
of the school gymnasium. A memo was sent home on
Thursday, September 13th to all kindergarten
students. The PM entrance and exit is still the
doors that face Tittabawassee. If you have any
questions, please call the school office at
399-5200.
Zilwaukee International School Bands The Band
Students of Zilwaukee School have been asked to
play for the dedication of the Zilwaukee Bike
Trail on Sunday September 30 from 330-345.
The trail starts on Venoy near Edison and goes to
the part by the river. They would like to play
Again down by the river. The people at the
dedication will walk the bike trail. Please come
out and show your support for this community
event. It should be fun.
GIRL RECEIVES HONOR FOR WOMANS RESCUE
Kalleigh K. Martin heard the cries when Valerie
L. Gilchrist found herself alone and in trouble.
Gilchrist, 61, had fallen down the steps in
her Zilwaukee garage, landing face down. Her arm
was immobilized by pain, her cell phone stuck in
an unreachable pocket and the garage door down.
The 8-year-old next door came to the rescue.
Kalleigh crawled through the homes doggie door,
made her way to the garage and helped Gilchrist
alert neighbors, who called an ambulance.
Doctors at St. Marys of Michigan hospital told
Gilchrist she had dislocated and fractured her
shoulder. The girl received recognition for
her aid in the June incident at Mondays
Zilwaukee City Council meeting. More than 30
people watched as Mayor Eugene C. Jolin gave the
youth two plaques. Shes very quick, and
she held her cool, Jolin said. She did all
this hard labor, so we thought she deserved this
award. She was such a brave little girl,
Gilchrist said. Kalleigh describes Gilchrist
as fun, playful and not mean. I heard her
calling my name, and I thought, Whats going
on? said Kalleigh, the daughter of Rob L. and
Kristine K. Martin of Zilwaukee Township.
Kalleighs mother said Gilchrist and her daughter
are close. Shes over there almost every
day, Martin said. Im so proud of her. Its
almost like God told her what to do.
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International Opportunity!! You are invited
to be a host family for an International student
from SVSU. The responsibility would be for you
and your family to spend a little time each month
with the international student sharing your
culture with him/her and that person would in
turn share their culture with you. This is a
great opportunity to learn about another part of
the world first hand. If you are interested in
participating in this program, contact Zilwaukee
School Office, 399-5200
Grandma Shirleys International Dolls !!
Over the summer, Grandma Shirley did something
very special for Zilwaukee International Studies
School. She took the time to make dolls for
every country that we study. Some of the
clothing the dolls have are A Mexican costume,
Brazilian Carnival costume, Japanese Kimono,
Russian costume, and much more! She made all of
the costumes with her great talent . Thank you
Grandma Shirley! These dolls are a great symbol
of our school! By Adena Bowman and Selena
Martine Mr. Hollenbeck,
7th grade
COLD LUNCHES Please send only food items that
do not require special attention to prepare by an
adult. There are many children in the cafeteria
during each session. Students only have 20
minutes to eat and there are only 2 adult
lunchroom helpers to assist with regular
requests, such as purchasing milk, etc. Your help
and cooperation is greatly appreciated.