March 23, 2026

Weekly School News

Week at a Glance

March 23-27:

Monday:

NO EverGreen Club Today

Rezoning Community Meeting - RBELC 6:00 PM

Tuesday:

Green Eagles Club 7:45-8:15 AM

Gardening Club 7:45-8:15 AM

Chess Club 3:00-5:00 PM

Chorus 3:00-4:30 PM

Wednesday:

Wear your Nest shirt!

Kona Ice Day

Nifty 50 Orders Due

Art Club 7:45-8:15 AM

Dismissal at 2:00 PM

Battle of the Books Competition

Good News Club 2:00-3:30 PM

Thursday:

Green Eagles Club 7:45-8:15 AM

SAC 5:00 PM

Multicultural Night 6:00 PM

Friday:

Wear your Zellwood Shirt!

All Pro Dad 8:00 AM

In This Issue

School Rezoning

Nifty Fifty Fundraiser

Kona Ice Day

Multicultural Night

All Pro Dad

March Madness Attendance Challenge

Clinic Donations

Yearbook Orders

Attendance Reminder

Champions Summer Camp

Bus Scanner Order Form

Pop Tabs

Nest Shirts Order Link

Birthday Bites

School Rezoning

There is a possibility that our school may be impacted by a proposed rezoning. Please click this link to learn more about the timeline and impacted neighborhoods. A community meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 23rd at the Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center at 6:00 PM.

Papa John's Nifty 50 Fundraiser for Zellwood Elementary School offering 50% off 18 online orders for $15.

Nifty 50 Fundraiser

Nifty 50 orders are due on Wednesday, March 25th. Thank you for helping us plan exciting end of the year activities for students!

A vibrant advertisement for Kona Ice, featuring a shaved ice truck and promotional details.

Kona Ice Day - March 25th

Our next Kona Ice day will be Wednesday, March 25th. Please visit this site to pre-order or use the QR code below. Remember that cash will not be accepted in the front office for Kona Ice.

A chalkboard announces a School Advisory Council Meeting, inviting all families.

Poster for Zellwood Elementary's Annual Multicultural Family Night on Thursday, March 26, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, inviting attendees to 'Bring a Cultural Dish to Share'.

Multicultural Night

Our annual Multicultural Night will take place on Thursday, March 26th starting at 6:00 PM. Join us for a special night of talent and treats from around the world. Please email Ms. Charles at cindy.stodolak@ocps.net if you would like to bring a dish to share and did not get the form to sign up.

An announcement for an 'All Pro Dad Chapters' meeting on March 27th, 2026, at 8am in the Media Center, with the topic 'PATIENCE'.

All Pro Dad - March 27th

Dads, we hope you will join us on Friday, March 27th for our next All Pro Dad meeting at 8:00 AM. This month's topic is patience. Click on the picture to join All Pro Dads to RSVP!

An animated eagle mascot dribbles a basketball on a court, with cheering children in the bleachers.

March Madness Attendance Challenge

Our Elite Eagle Attendance Challenge winning grade level is 4th grade!! Families of students who have won the Kona Ice coupons were notified via direct message in ParentSquare. All other eligible students will receive their $10 Z Bucks when we return from break.

The prizes are as follows:

*All students in the school who attend all day, every day (unless excused) will receive $10 Z Bucks

*All eligible students in the winning grade level will also be entered into a drawing for free Kona Ice to be used on March 25th

*The teachers in the winning grade level will receive a special treat

Clinic Donations Needed

We are in need of pants for boys and girls in sizes 4-12. Please donate any new or gently used clothing if you can. Thank you!

A cartoon child dressed as a superhero with a red cape and mask, fist raised, with text

Every Day Counts!

We continue to struggle with chronic tardies and absences. It is critical that students attend school regularly in order to ensure they are prepared for the next school year.

A happy child with a wide smile holds up a hand covered in white foam, promoting Champ Camp.

Summer 2026 Champ Camp schedule with weekly themes and dates.

Does your bus rider need a new scanner?

Please complete this form to request a new or replacement scanner for your student. Thank you!

Hands wearing yellow gloves hold a pile of silver pull tabs.

Bring in your pop tabs!

We are collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House! Containers are in the cafeteria by Nest. We will collect all year.

Five colorful t-shirts are displayed, each with a word and a corresponding value.

Nest shirts for sale

Use this link to purchase Nest shirts!

Birthday Bites

Use the OCPS Birthday Bites program to help celebrate your child's birthday at school! We are not permitted to accept outside food for celebrations. Ordering through Birthday Bites is easy for you and safe for all students!