Global Times

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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
28 September 2007
Parent Teacher Council
From The Peace Garden
Zilwaukee welcomed on Wednesday,
September 19, 2007, several special
visitors. Dr. Xiang from Normal
University in Shanghi, China, along
with his interpreter, the Saginaw Valley
State University and Saginaw Public
Schools Gerstacker Endowment team,
Superintendent, Dr. Dawkins, Assistant
Superintendent Mrs. Turner, along with State
Representative John Moolenaar visited and toured
our school. The visit, as part of the Gerstacker
exchange between the USA and China, included a
wonderful third grade performance in the gym
under the direction of music teacher, Mrs.
Malkin. Meaningful discussion with school and PTC
leaders followed in the media center. Dr Xiang
dialogued with staff, regarding curriculum,
school goals and the importance of global studies
in our respective countries and around the world.
Zilwaukee School presented Dr. Xiang as is
custom in China, with a gift basket of Michigan
products, a Zilwaukee School yearbook and
end-of-year student musical on DVD, created by
Mrs. Johnson. Dr. Xiang and the team were very
impressed with the school, its goals, community
support and most importantly, our students. Dr.
Xiang invited our school representatives to visit
him and his country. We are proud to have made
another new friend in our global community.
PTC meeting to be held 10-9-07-900 a.m. Please
try to attend these meetings as your votes do
count. The meeting will always be held on the
second Tuesday of each month alternating evening
and morning meetings, Our first was held on the
evening of 9/11/07,therefore Octobers meeting
will be held in the morning. Following
coffee/doughnut at 830 a.m. with the principal,
Mrs. Bledsoe, the PTC meeting will begin at 900
a.m.. I hope with these two different times we
can get more parents involved since the am
meetings are convenient for those who work second
shift and third shift. Hope to see you
soon Grandma Jan Goodwin
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School Calendar
Welcome, Dr. Xiang From China
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 Fall
Conferences November 8-9/07 MEAP Test MEAP
Test October 8-26/07 Lifetouch School Pictures
November 14 Thanksgiving Break November 22-23
(no school) School Quality Team Meetings Second
and Fourth Tuesday Monthly All dates are
tentative.
Lady Liberty
Ice Cream Sales will begin next Tuesday
and Friday. Sales will continue weekly on
those days.
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MEAP Time Again!
We have begun a new and exciting way of
beginning our week! Our fifth through eighth
graders will start their week off with a brief
informational assembly from 825 to 855. The
kindergarten through fourth graders attend an
assembly from 915 to 945. Our assemblies
involve announcements, review of
rules/procedures, celebration of birthdays, sign
of the week, and various speakers including Boy
Scouts and fund raising events so far. The
assemblies incorporate an emphasis on character
education with positive reinforcement. The theme
for September is Positive Attitude. October will
be Respect. On Monday, Sept. 24th, a local hero
and Zilwaukee fourth grader, Kalleigh Martin, was
recognized for rescuing an injured neighbor. The
neighbor, Mrs. Gilchrist, spoke to both
assemblies about Kalleighs act of heroism and
citizenship. In addition, the Caught Being
Good program has also been implemented during
the assemblies. Many students have already been
recognized in front of their classmates for an
act of kindness or good character! They are
individually called up to receive a treat donated
by the Z-PTC and the applause/recognition of
their peers. The assemblies have thus far
been well received by our student body. We are
also looking forward to integrating our previous
Ambassador of the Month program into the
morning assemblies with the celebration ceremony
taking place on the final Monday of the month.
You are all invited to share this informational
time with us. Please feel free to provide
referrals/contacts for speakers as we continue to
seek community leaders and relevant guests for
our assemblies throughout the year.
Character Education
It's October again and that means it's time for
the MEAP! All students in grades 3-8 will be
taking the test from October 8-26. Thank you in
advance for providing your children with a good
breakfast, making sure they get enough sleep and
getting them to school daily and on time. The
following list includes the grades taking each
content area Grades 3 - 8 English Language
Arts Grades 3 - 8 Mathematics Grades 5 8
Science Grade 6 Social Studies Thank
you for your support, Jeannine Simon
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School Quality Team Meetings The Zilwaukee
School Quality team is a deliberative,
collaborative body through which decisions
relevant to Zilwaukee School are made. It is
charged with maintaining, updating, and
implementing the school quality plan to keep it
in compliance with state and national law and the
district's strategic plan. You are welcome to
attend. Questions Call Mrs. Bledsoe or Mrs.
Latesky _at_ 399-5200. Meeting Dates and Times Oct
9 Oct 23 Nov. 13 Nov 27 Dec 11 Jan 8 Jan 22 Feb
12 Feb 26 March 11 April 15 April 29 May 13 May
27 The first meeting on the second Tuesday of
the month will be held in the afternoon from
330-400. The meeting held on the fourth Tuesday
of the month will be in the morning from
745-820.
Safety Patrol Unit Our safety patrol here at
Zilwaukee is a great unit. They play a very
important role in safety. We have some safety
patrolmen inside, and outside the building.
Every morning before the bell, and after school,
they are assigned to certain post. Some are on
the streets, cafeteria doors, bus lane, and
even pre-k, and kindergarten entrance. Zilwaukee
School takes pride in keeping our school safe.
Each one of our young men, are doing an excellent
job. At this time I would like to salute the
Safety Patrol Unit for making a difference in
safety Zack Wagner Francisco Gallordo Zachary
Chinevere Caleb Bellinger Caleb Bellinger Ronald
Becker Adena Bowman Tayla Lowe Robin
Brandt Darion Howard Cassidy Lafleur Brian
Huntley Jacob Phelon Katelyn Hodge Austin
Reeves Hanna Roesner Jordon Gallardo Cody
Stark Officer Shirt Halman
Signs of The Times
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
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Lake Huron Credit Union
From the Pre-Kindergarten
We will be at the school on Tuesday morning at
815 until 845, we will be located in the
cafeteria. We will start the credit union on
Tuesday, Oct 2, 2007. All students who are
members from previous years are still members.
We hope to see all who want to make a deposit
into their accounts. Remember that we have
special things that go on all year, like the
Christmas Coloring Contest. Join so you can be
involved. Mrs. Bledsoe will have a special treat
on Monday at the assembly from your Credit Union,
so be sure to attend...
The first Pre-Kindergarten Family Meeting will be
held on Monday, October 1st. Families may attend
at either 1230 or 6 p.m. Parents and their
prekindergarten child will be doing activities
together.
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.
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Safety First and Always Heres How We Are Doing
It.
For the safety of your children and our
students, Please do not drop off your children
before 815 in the morning. There is no
supervision for students available before that
time. If you have a specific need or difficulty
where you must leave your students earlier,
please contact the Before and After the Bell
Program They will be happy to supervise your
student for a nominal fee!
Visitors For the security and safety of
students and staff, ALL VISITORS must enter
through the main office doors when entering the
school. Staff has been instructed not to open
secured doors at all other locations. Thank you
for your understanding and cooperation.
HELP KEEP OUR CHILDREN SAFE.  ? Johnson Street is
a one-way street. Traffic is to move from
north to south. ? Pick-up and drop off only at
designated areas please. (Do not allow children
to walk in-between busses.)  ?Children are to
walk bikes to and from corner of Adams and
Johnson.  ?Students are to be escorted to cars
on Johnson St. by an adult.  ? Do not block or
park in bus lane.
If you have any questions or concerns about
student safety, please call me _at_ 399-5200. Thank
you Sherry Bledsoe, Principal