Our teams have worked hard to ensure our facilities and transportation routes are ready, and we’re excited to have students and staff back in our buildings.
I am so excited for our Winter Concert. The students have been working very hard. We will have two performances on December 4th. Our first is a dress rehearsal at 1:00pm for the students in other grades and any families who may have a scheduling conflict for the evening.
The evening performance will be at 6:00pm. The kids will need to be at school at 5:40. I’ve asked the students to be dressed up for the evening performance. This includes holiday attire and accessories. Please, do not feel obligated to buy anything to wear for this concert. This time of year is already expensive enough.
Performance is a required standard for elementary students. Due to this requirement, participation in the evening performance is a music grade for these 9 weeks. However, if there is any reason that would prevent them from coming back that evening, please email or send in a note to excuse them. It can be in any language. I’ve become a wizard at Google Translate.
If you have any questions, please call or email me at susan.radeker@jefferson.kyschools.us
Thank you,
Sue Radeker
There has been no announcement about NTI. If there is an announcement for NTI, we will immediately share information with families about what is expected from your child. As a reminder, the information linked below was sent home with families regarding our NTI plan.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19RYir8ayumvm3TaGdGKExthECLlM9oebpY1TND8177g/edit?usp=sharing
https://jcps.edurooms.com/engage/zachary-taylor-elementary/newsletters/zt-family-newsletter-11-30-2025
Dear Zachary Taylor Families,
I know you have received information about a upcoming proposal regarding the possible closure of Zachary Taylor Elementary.
To gather input, JCPS will host three community forums where families can learn more about the proposal, ask questions, and provide feedback:
• Forum 1: Monday, December 1, from 5–6 p.m.
Location: Kammerer Middle School, 7315 Wesboro Rd.
• Forum 2: Tuesday, December 2, from 5–6 p.m.
Location: JCPS Center for Professional Learning, 3903 Atkinson Square Dr.
• Forum 3: Wednesday, December 3, from 5–6 p.m.
Location: Academy @ Shawnee, 4001 Herman St.
In addition to attending a forum, you may also share your feedback online by completing this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchRKUbyF-2JflKuELItnO4mDfL0UQ3d24pBlCFhq3mOwJOug/viewform
The board will vote on December 9. Should the vote pass we will be in immediate contact with families for next steps and support.
Sincerely,
Analese Cravens
Principal
Applications are open now through Dec. 19.
As we prepare for the upcoming Winter, we know there are days that we may have NTI. Please see the attached link with our NTI plan. If you read through it and have questions please do not hesitate to call and ask. If JCPS chooses to utilize and NTI instruction day, this will be shared on the local news and the school will reach out through our regular communication platforms.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19RYir8ayumvm3TaGdGKExthECLlM9oebpY1TND8177g/edit?usp=sharing
ZT Families, as cooler weather approaches we are preparing for NTI. As we know, this is more likely to occur during inclement weather. We need to know who needs a device sent home for NTI. Please fill out this very short survey so we can make sure that when JCPS has NTI, all students who need a device have one.
https://forms.gle/fuZonAa7Ydadyw5W7
ZT Families, as cooler weather approaches we are preparing for NTI. As we know, this is more likely to occur during inclement weather. We need to know who needs a device sent home for NTI. Please fill out this very short survey so we can make sure that when JCPS has NTI, all students who need a device have one.
https://forms.gle/fuZonAa7Ydadyw5W7
Read more here: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2551228
ZT Families,
It is time to prepare for our Thanksgiving Family Meal.
We are sending a flier home with all students today for you to reserve a meal. Please fill out the flier this weekend if you want to eat and return it to school on Monday. Even if you don't want to pay for a meal for yourself, you are still welcome to come and sit with your child while they eat.
All students will get a Thanksgiving meal. This RSVP is for adults only.
