WELCOME TO
ZACHARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3775 Hemlock Street
225.654.4036 phone
www.zacharyelementary.org
Dewey Davis, Principal
Zachary, LA
225.654.8746 fax
Trudy Johnson, Asst. Principal
Principal’s Welcome
Please check our school website for updates on
We are excited to have your family join the Zachary
Elementary team. The ZES Mustangs are on the move
(literally “on the move”). This summer we will move into a new
two-story 19 classroom addition. The classrooms, hallways,
computer labs, and library will be filled with excitement in just a
few weeks. We will move into a new cafeteria prepared to
deliver its first meals to 800 hungry students in August. One of
our older buildings will move into the pages of Zachary
Elementary history making way for more green space on our
campus. The old Administrative building will move to a new
purpose (from teachers’ lounge to music room). Moves are
taking place everywhere, and it is your support that has made
these changes possible. Regardless of our moves and
changes, our commitment to the children and families of
Zachary remains firmly rooted. Although moving into new
buildings is an exciting process, our strength is not found in
bricks or mortar. Students, families, and community are our
greatest resources. Thank you for being a part of the Zachary
Elementary team.
Dewey Davis, Principal of ZES
events, pictures, and programs that we will offer during
the 2014-15 school year. You may also access us on
Facebook under Zachary Elementary.
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Orientation Dates
3rd Grade -July 29
Girls:
9:00 am
Boys:
1:00 pm
4th Grade -July 30
Girls:
9:00 am
Boys:
1:00 pm
At orientation , please be prepared to…
Pay $50 supply fee
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See your child’s classroom
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Visit the campus
Make lunch payments
Register for before and after care
Drop off your child’s school supplies
Receive important school information
2014-2015
3rd and 4th Grade Supply List
A student fee of $50 will be due at
orientation. This fee will pay for workbooks, a student
ID used through the school year and a spirit t-shirt.
Parents will also need to supply the following items:
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2 packs of loose leaf paper (wide ruled)
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4 packs of 12 count #2 pencils
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2 boxes of crayons (24 count)
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1 box of colored pencils
(4th grade only)
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1 box of markers (3rd grade only)
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1 pair of Fiskar scissors
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2 highlighters (yellow only)
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1 8 oz. bottle Elmer’s glue
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2 jumbo glue sticks
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1 pack of red pens (4th grade only)
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Personal pencil sharpener with cover
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2 packs of 3 x 5 index cards (4th grade only)
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2 boxes of Kleenex
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2 rolls of paper towels
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1 large container of Clorox wipes
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1 vinyl zipper bag – (bank bag if possible)
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1 box of 20 count Ziploc freezer bags
(gallon size – boys)
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1 box of 24 count Ziploc freezer bags
(quart size – girls)
Third grade students will participate in the Coastal
Roots Project. (A partnership with LSU)
*Some of our 3rd and 4th grade students have been taking
orchestra classes in the Zachary Community School District.
This optional activity will offer an enrichment opportunity
for your child.
Please check our website for information and
updates on our orchestra program.
Summer Reading—for more information please check our website
www.zacharyelementary.com
3rd Grade Summer Reading List —Students entering the 3rd grade will be required to read at least three books over
the summer break from the following list. One book must be fiction, one non-fiction, and the last book may be a book of your child’s choice.
Please encourage your child to read as many books as possible this summer. These books will be used towards their reading goal during
the school year. Please check our web site for the form to record your summer reading.
Suggested Books:
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Or any book from these Suggested Authors:
Amber Brown Wants Extra Credit by Paula Danziger
 Beverly Cleary
Anansi Goes to Lunch by Bobby Norfolk
 Andrew Clements
Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great by Judy Blume
 Barbara Park
Alien in the Classroom by Carolyn Keen
 James Preller
David Adler Books:
 Peggy Parish
 Cam Jansen and the Chocolate Fudge Mystery
 Carolyn Keene
 Cam Jansen and the First Day of School Mystery
 Gail Gibbons
 Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds
 Mary Pope
 Cam Jansen and the Tennis Trophy Mystery
 Osborne Suzy Kline
Julian, Secret Agent by Ann Cameron
Man Out at First by Matt Christopher
Case for Jenny Archer by Ellen Conford
Herbie Jones and the Class Gift by Suzy Kline
Soccer by Bert Rosenthal
Zachary Elementary Behavior Expectations
Amusement Park Mystery by Gertrude Warner
ZES Students Racing Toward Success
Camp Out Mystery by Gertrude Warner
Marvin Redpost by Louis Sachar
with Respect, Safety and Responsibility
4th Grade Summer Reading List - Students entering the 4th grade will be required to read at least three books over
the summer break from the following list. Students will be required to use the summary form for each book which can be found at
www.zacharyelementary.com. Book report forms are available for pick up at the school and on the school’s website. The summaries will
be turned in during the first week of school. These books will be used towards their reading goal during the school year. Students may
also take an AR test on the books when school begins.
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Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
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Matilda by Roald Dahl
Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White
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Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary
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One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
Encyclopedia Brown Cracks the Case by Donald J. Sobol
The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Patterson
Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli
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Ralph S. Mouse by Beverly Cleary
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Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan
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Shiloh by Phylis Reynolds Naylor
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The Enormous Egg by Oliver Butterworth
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Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
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Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo
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Frindle by Andrew Clements
We look forward to your continued
partnership with our teachers and staff
for the 2014-2015 school year.
Zachary Elementary School
3775 Zachary
Hemlock Street
Elementary
Zachary, LA 70791
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Helpful Hints for our 3rd and 4th grade Students
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Read: Have your student read books this summer or participate in the public
library’s reading program.
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Provide experiences for your student to gain background knowledge. Some good
sources are vacations, local historic sites, and newspapers.
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Talk with your students about Math (include word problems, basic facts, fractions,
telling time, and counting money).
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3rd grade students should work on fluency with multiplication facts.