
Positive Principal Phone Call
Congratulations Lincoln! We are so proud of your hard work, determination, and growth! Keep up the amazing work! #proudprincipals #gofirebirds


Congratulations to our talented students Kayson Martin (Kindergarten, Cross), Raleigh Davis (2nd grade, Isaacson), and Sophie Layne (4th grade, Mueller) for being named Finalists in the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's "Picture the Music" competition! 🏆✨
This year’s program featured Arturo Márquez’s "Conga del Fuego Nuevo," inspiring students to listen, feel, and express the music through their incredible artwork. 🎼🖌️
We are so proud of these young artists for sharing their creativity and passion! 🎉👏 #PictureTheMusic #FlintHillElementary #CreativeKids #STLSymphony #ArtMeetsMusic


🌟 Happy National School Counseling Week! 🌟
This week, we celebrate our incredible School Counselor, Mrs. Elizabeth Wrigley, and our dedicated Mental Health Professional, Ms. Taylor Booker! 💙✨
Their unwavering support helps our students emotionally, mentally, and physically, ensuring they feel safe, heard, and valued every single day. Whether it’s providing a listening ear, offering guidance, or creating a welcoming space, they make a lasting impact on our Flint Hill community.
Join us in thanking them for their dedication and care!
#SchoolCounselingWeek #ThankYouCounselors #FlintHillCares #MentalHealthMatters #SupportingStudents


Firebird Educators in Action!
Today, our amazing FHE Firebird Teachers dedicated their Early Release time to Vertically Align Math Instruction across grade levels!
Vertical Teaming allows educators from different grades to collaborate, align curriculum standards, and create strong support structures that ensure high achievement for ALL students. This teamwork helps bridge learning gaps, strengthen foundational skills, and set our students up for long-term success!
We are so proud of our dedicated Firebird Educators for their commitment to student growth and excellence! 💙💛 #FHEFirebirds #CollaborationForSuccess #MathMatters #StrongerTogether


🎉 Positive Principal Phone Call Spotlight! 📞✨
Today, we’re celebrating Chase Jones for his outstanding effort and leadership in the classroom! 🏆📚 Chase has been showing kindness, responsibility, and a positive attitude toward learning every day. His hard work does not go unnoticed, and we are so proud of him!
Keep up the great work, Chase! 👏🎉 #ProudMoment #StudentSuccess #KeepShining


Do you know someone who will be 5 years old on or before July 31? Then it's time to get ready for Kindergarten! Enrollment day is March 5. Learn more on our website.
Set time for your soon-to-be Kindergartener to meet one of our Parent Educators for a Kindergarten Screening to help you monitor development, gain information that will help with individual growth, detect any potential delays and, provide support for intervention and enrichment. Sign-up for your student's Kindergarten Screening Today at go.FZSD.us/Kready


🔥Synergize! 🔥
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." – Helen Keller 💡
Great leaders know that true success comes from working together and lifting each other up. 💪✨ When we synergize, we combine our strengths, learn from one another, and achieve more than we ever could alone! #synergize #firebirdpride






🏀 Basketball Skills in Action! 🏀
Today in Mrs. Bauer's PE class, third-grade students worked on improving their basketball skills! 🏀✨ They were perfecting dribbling techniques and everyone was getting into the game!






"🎨✨ Mrs. LaRussa's 4th graders are bringing their creativity to life with their stunning radial symmetry stained glass windows! These vibrant designs not only showcase their artistic skills but also demonstrate a deep understanding of geometry. 🖌️🔲 Check out these masterpieces in the making—such a fun and colorful way to connect art and math!







🏆 January Safety Award: Angie Davis! 🏆
This month, we’re celebrating our amazing custodian, Angie Davis, for earning the January Safety Award! Her dedication to keeping our school safe, clean, and welcoming never goes unnoticed.
Thank you, Angie, for always going above and beyond for our Flint Hill community! 🎉✨
#JanuarySafetyAward #ThankYouAngie #FlintHillProud


🎉 Congratulations to Flint Hill's Employee of the Year 2024-2025, Mrs. Emily Quinlan! 🎉
Mrs. Quinlan’s dedication, hard work, and positive impact on our school community make her truly deserving of this honor. Her commitment to excellence and passion for supporting students and staff inspire us all every day.
Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Quinlan for this incredible achievement! 🏆✨
#EmployeeOfTheYear #FlintHillProud #CongratulationsMrsQuinlan


🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Caitlin Steger, Flint Hill Elementary's Educator of the Year! 🎉
We are thrilled to celebrate Mrs. Steger for her unwavering dedication, hard work, and passion for teaching. As a Kindergarten teacher, she creates a warm, engaging environment where every student feels valued and empowered to grow. Her positive impact on her students and the school community is truly inspiring.
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Steger on this well-deserved recognition! 👏🎓
#FlintHillProud #EducatorOfTheYear #KindergartenHero #InspiringTeachers #CongratulationsMrsSteger


Mrs. Mulcahy is doing amazing work with her second graders, focusing on building phonics skills while igniting their passion for reading! 📚✨ Her dedication to laying a strong foundation for literacy is truly inspiring. Can't wait to see how these young readers grow and thrive!





Our third graders are diving into division and mastering new strategies to solve problems! They’re growing their confidence by explaining their strategies to peers and learning that there’s more than one way to solve a problem! These budding mathematicians are building a strong foundation for success, one strategy at a time. Keep up the fantastic work, third grade!





In our kindergarten math classes, students are truly shining as they proudly show their thinking and knowledge! Through hands-on activities, partner discussions, and problem-solving tasks, they are demonstrating a strong understanding of foundational math concepts. Whether using manipulatives to count, drawing pictures to represent numbers, or explaining their strategies aloud, each student is growing in confidence and independence.
Their excitement to share their ideas, learn from one another, and persevere through challenges shows their incredible potential. It’s inspiring to witness their growth and celebrate their success as young mathematicians!








North High League of Leaders Day 1/29 at Flint Hill Elementary
Wear your Green and Gold or Panther Pride


🌟 Habit 4 Think Win-Win Celebration Assembly! 🌟
Our students have been hard at work collaborating, problem-solving, and showing kindness by considering others' feelings. We're thrilled to celebrate their efforts at our Habit 4 assembly, proudly led by our Junior Lighthouse team! 🎉
A huge congratulations to our Habit 4 Nominated Leaders for embodying the Think Win-Win spirit! 👏
We're also excited to kick off Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood. Let’s continue to grow by focusing on empathy and communication! 💬💖
#ThinkWinWin #LeaderInMe #Habit5 #StudentLeaders #ProudMoment #Collaboration #Kindness











Want to learn more about a career in education? Join us for our first College of Education Connection Fair, 6-8 p.m., Jan. 23 at our Professional Development Center.
Want to teach in Fort Zumwalt? We're hosting a hiring fair for certified educators Feb. 1. Guaranteed interview!
Learn more: https://www.fz.k12.mo.us/article/1963989


Flint Hill Elementary Yearbook Sales
Yearbooks are only $12.25
Deadline to order by is 3/1/25
WagnerPortraitGroup.com/yearbooks


Welcome back! We look forward to seeing staff and students in person today. It is an A Day for high schools and middle schools and a C Day for elementary. A few reminders:
Bundle up!
Give yourself extra time.
Elementary families please send all of your completed packets back today.
Meal options can be found in the FZ app or on your school website in the menu under Dining.
Wave to our crew! They did an amazing job getting your school ready for you come back.
Make it a great day!
