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Zukeran Tribune Parent Newsletter

Volume 2, Issue 3
September 6, 2025

Zukeran Tribune Parent Newsletter

From the Principal's Desk

September 5, 2025

Dear Parents,

Thank you for your continued support! Together we've made it through week 3, having welcomed our newest Toucans into the school. Our PTO had a wonderful team of volunteers make our PreK students' very first day of school so special.

We look forward to seeing everyone during our Open House on September 10th at 5 PM. 

Thank you for reaching out to us at elise.rosch@dodea.edu with your questions and concerns; your quick communication helps us resolve things efficiently. Enjoy a restful weekend!

Elise and Kerwin

Standard Response Protocol Information for Parents

Principal's Coffee and Connect

School Coffee and Connect with the Principals

Every Wednesday from 9:00 to 10:00 at Zukeran Elementary School 

Principal's Coffee and Connect
School Coffee and Connect

Zukeran's Principal's Coffee and Connect is a weekly open forum with our school Principal where various topics are introduced, ideas are shared, and questions are answered. These informative meetings take place inside the school, face-to-face, and parents may join virtually as well via the meeting link. 

Upcoming Important Dates

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Date Event
10 September Open House 1700-1800
15 September Fall Portraits
3 October Teacher Professional Learning Day
No School for Students
10 October School Holiday - No School
13 October Columbus Day Holiday - No School
14 October Teacher Professional Learning Day
No School for Students

AAFES Lunch Information

Important reminder from AAFES: The grace period for free/reduced meals from the 2024-2025 school year will end on 29 September 2025. Families who have not re-applied for the 2025–2026 school year will automatically be moved to the full-pay category after this date.

Other important key points:

  • Applications submitted after 01 July 2025 apply to the 2025–2026 school year.
  • Many parents mistakenly believe their previous status carries over into the new school year. While this is true, they must reapply before the end of the grace period each school year to avoid reverting to the full-pay category.
  • Parents can apply or re-apply at: www.linqconnect.com

For purchase limits/item/meal restrictions, please contact the cafeteria supervisor via phone / email with your request so that the account can be updated.

Latest Lunch Menu

Zukeran Lunch Menu Week 4
Exchange School Lunch Program Zukeran School Meals Program
School Meal Flyer Pg 1
School Meals Flyer Pg 2
School Meals Flyer Pg 3
School Meals Program Pg 4

Registrar's Corner

DoDEA Registration Information

Nurse's Corner

News You Can Use! - from Nurse Taylor

Parent Letter from Nurse Taylor
Be Here Toolkit Pg 1

Counselor's Corner

Is your child having a rough go of it at school? Is something getting in the way of their academic success? We want to help!

Counselors

Diane.Jackson@dodea.edu (Grades Pre-K, 3-5)

Justin.Armstrong@dodea.edu (Grades K-2)

Kenneth.Gammon@dodea.edu (School Psychologist)

MFLC (Military Family Life Counseling)

  • Ms. Cordia Smith- 080-7316-3594 (Lower Grades)

  • Ms. Tiffanee Gale- 070-1185-4418 (Upper Grades)

 

Student Summative Assessment Reports

Student Summative Assessment reports will be distributed upon our return to school. Here's Dr. Jackson explaining what to expect. 

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Zukeran Student Council Seeks Members

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Student Council Flyer Page 2

Advanced Academic Program and Services (AAPS)

The first strategic goal of DoDEA's new Blueprint for Continuous Improvement is Student Excellence – Ensuring every student receives the academic and personal supports needed to succeed. AAPS is a part of that Multi-Tiered System of Supports.

Advanced Academic Program and Services
Download Full AAPS Introduction Letter
Zukeran Child Find Flyer
Child Find Screening Request

School Advisory Committee Information

Seeking SAC Secretary

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School Procedures

All School Policies & Procedures

Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedure

MORNING DROP-OFF

  • Drop-off time: 7:15-7:27
  • After 7:27, sign in at the front office.
  • Stay in the lane, do not pass to drop off.
  • Pull all the way forward, do not stop with space in front of your car.
  • Students exit on the left side of the car. 
  • Parents, stay in the car.
  • If you need to get out, use the designated parking lot. 
  • Be careful, cooperative, and patient.
  • It's the students' safety that matters!
  • Have a great day!

 

AFTERNOON PICK-UP

  • Pick-up time: 1:40 (12:40 on Tuesdays).
  • Pull all the way forward, do not stop with space in front of your car. 
  • When car stops, student enters on the left side of the car.
  • Parents, stay in the car. 
  • If you need to get out, use the designated parking lot by the crosswalk.
  • Buckle up and right blinker to exit the lane.
  • If you arrive after 1:50, please park and proceed to the main office. Your child will meet you there. 

 

SAFETY FIRST

  • Please do not drop your child off for breakfast before 7:00 AM, even if you may see other students in front of the building or adults are coming into work. 
  •  If you are dropping students off prior to 7:00, there is no supervision and you will receive a phone call from our office reminding you of the drop off procedures. 
  • Prior to 7:15 there is no supervision at all and students are not authorized to be unsupervised on school grounds.
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School Administrators

Principal's Corner

Contacts

All Contacts
Name Position Details Phone
Kerwin Jones Transportation 098-970-1042/1019

School Hours

M / W / Th / F

Office Hours  /  Instructional Hours
0800 - 1600 0845 - 1455

 

Tuesdays are Early Release days

Tuesday 

Office Hours  /  Instructional Hours
0800 - 1600 0845 - 1355

Breakfast served daily 0820-0845

Zukeran ES

OPC 557 Box 65
Camp Foster
FPO, AP 96371-9001
United States

Main Office

098-970-1019/2576
DSN: 315-652-1019/2576

Registrar

098-970-1074/1019

Attendance

098-970-1074/1019

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