Team Meadow Update
Staff Update - January 26, 2020
Team Meadow,
Staff Meeting - We will gather in the Family Room shortly after dismissal for our staff meeting. Agenda items include...
- Lyle Brown/ZEF Spring Grant Cycle
- Procedures & Agreements (Treat People Right & Do the Right Thing: I care for myself; I care for others, I care for this space) & Comfortable Cafeteria share
- Global School Play Day
Literacy Textbook Adoption - All day tomorrow (Monday), Amanda Rennard, Sarah Schermerhorn, and Kim Gray will be representing the BME team as other building representatives from throughout the district continue to reflect on elements of balanced literacy and resources to support students and staff.
DIgiLab (located on stage) - Don't forget that there will not be RACE day on Friday for grades 1-4. Please be sure to refer to the 5-day Related Arts schedule which accommodates Digilab learning experiences. (schedule sent in prior email, and also included below)
STEM/Lit Night - This Thursday evening (6:00-7:30) will undoubtedly be "Out of This World" thanks to Kim, Kara, and everyone else jumping in to create a wonderful evening for our students and their families. Thank you for dedicating the time to facilitate memorable moments of creativity, inquiry, play, and immersive learning. It's events like these that nurture solid community relationships, as well as, solidly communicates our priorities.
Mid-Year Conferences & Observations - Again, I want to thank you that are coming prepared for mid-year conferences with data and information ready to share during dialogue. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to catch up half way through the year, take a look at the Teacher Effectiveness Rubric, and dialogue about other needs you may have or anything else on your mind.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend,
Tom
Please watch....
The Power of Positive Messages
Transferable Impact
Never underestimate the power of Relationships, SEL, Community Circles, Restorative Practices, and the greeting at the door. It's consistent investment and high belief that makes a difference.
Baby Tuttila
Welcome to Team Meadow.
Classroom Grants & Imagine PD Grants - ZEF
Due 2/20/2020!
Imagine Professional Development Grant:
Classroom Grants:
In addition, Classroom Grants support academic excellence and innovation; community and school partnerships; and matching funds for external grants. These grants are also due on Thursday, February 20th.
Please click on the link below for more information and applications.
Important Dates & Information
January
27 - Staff Meeting
27-31 - Digilab (alternate 5-day rotation schedule for Related Arts - No RACE Day on the 31st)
30 - 4th gr Hoosier Heritage Showcase (5:15-6:00) & STEM/Lit Night (6:00-7:30)
31 - Baby Tuttila due date
February
3-7 - Digilab- available for co-teaching with Kara
5 - Global School Play Day
6 - PTO Meeting @ 7:00 (Cafe)
7 - 4th Grade Parent CoffeeTalk w/ Matt Doublestein (8:30-9:30)
14 - Valentine's Day (& parties)
17 - Presidents Day (no school)
18 - Staff Professional Development Day (no school for students)
22 - Boone Meadow Blast
26 - Baby Foley due date
March
4 - PTO Meeting @ 7:00 (Cafe)
8 - Daylight Savings
10 - Holi
18 - Wellness Night
20 - Boone Meadow Mixer (evening social for adults @ Golf Club of Indiana)
25 - Kindergarten Round-Up
27-April 3 - Spring Break
April
8 - Passover
10 - Good Friday
12 - Easter
13 - PTO Meeting @ 7:00 (Cafe)
19 - Orthodox Easter
May
6 - PTO Meeting @ 7:00 (Cafe)
22 - Last Day of School
February PD Day - 2/18
We are so excited to be able to offer all elementary teachers the opportunity to learn from three exciting Professional Development Trainers from Teaching Tolerance during our time together in February. Teaching Tolerance is a project of the Southern Poverty Law Center and has been providing training across the country for almost 30 years.
This interactive workshop will help you learn how to effectively implement anti-bias instruction in your classroom. Participants will explore practical strategies for accomplishing academic and social-emotional goals side by side. We will discuss learning conditions that honor all identities and reflect diversity, equity and justice. After exploring ready-to-use materials, applying rigorous standards and planning ways to incorporate research-based teaching practices, you will leave the workshop with ideas and tools for transforming your classrooms and school.
You will learn to-
• Incorporate the Teaching Tolerance Social Justice Standards to create and sustain classroom and school environments that honor diversity, equity and justice.
• Speak up—and teach students to speak up—against bias and injustice.
• Build a collaborative and respectful learning community with a diverse group of learners and educators.
Details-
Who: All elementary teachers, administrators, counselors, media professionals and coaches.
Date: February PD Day – Tuesday, February 18
Time: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm (lunch will be provided)
Location: Zionsville Community High School (please park around the back of the Freshman Center/ESC and enter door 22)
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or your building administration team.
Chris
2-Hour Delay Details
A handful of a few important bits of info should we have a 2-hour delay...
- Bus arrival is at 9:50 AM; Kindergarten students arrive at 10:50 AM
- Preschool will open @ 10:15 AM, the car line will begin at 10:05 AM
- Kindergarten teachers will not meet with regular RtI groups on delay days
- Scheduled PLCs will occur after school on delay days
- Early Start Spanish and Bridge will be from 10:00-10:50
- All BAC sites are open at normal times at all sites, except for Preschool BAC, which will open at 10:15 am (car line will begin at 10:05)
- Certified Staff Members: Your expected arrival time is 9:40 when we have a 2-hour delay. If it is safe for you to come earlier, you are welcome to do so, but not expected.
- Administrative Assistants are welcome to adjust their times to the accommodate the 2 hour delay if needed.
- Instructional assistants should plan to arrive on the 2-hour delay time
- Additional information is located on the ZCS website: http://www.zcs.k12.in.us/apps/pages/school_delay_closing_information
E-DAY REMINDER
With a forecast that includes a few inches of snow with mixed participation, e-day possibilities increase. However, keep in mind that school cancellations can occur for a variety of reasons- power outages, water main breaks, etc. come to mind. if school were cancelled tomorrow, would you be e-day ready? This year, the first cancellation will activate an e-day and will not be made up in May. Please keep this in mind and make sure you are prepared.
First Five Elementary E-day RA Rotation Schedule
*NO KDG RELATED ARTS ON E-DAYS
E-Day #1 – First Grade – Wellness; Second Grade – Music; Third Grade – Art; Fourth Grade – STEM
E-Day #2 – First Grade – Music; Second Grade – Art; Third Grade – STEM; Fourth Grade – Wellness
E-Day #3 – First Grade – Art; Second Grade – STEM; Third Grade – Wellness; Fourth Grade – Music
E-Day #4 – First Grade – STEM; Second Grade – Wellness; Third Grade – Music; Fourth Grade – Art
E-Day #5 – First Grade – Wellness; Second Grade – Music; Third Grade – Art; Fourth Grade – STEM
Personal Business Day(s) Requests
For Certified Team Members:
To requests "personal business days," please complete the following process.- Go to the following link, and complete the "personal business request" form. https://goo.gl/forms/CycfilABEUyILbh83
- Once the form is completed, please send a brief email to me (Tom) that includes the date(s) of your request(s). Remember, this should be completed at least 48 hours prior to the personal day.
- Enter your upcoming absence in AESOP as soon as possible. (It can always be deleted later should plans change.)
Thanks -
Contact Us
Email: thundley@zcs.k12.in.us
Website: http://www.zcs.k12.in.us/bme/
Location: 5555 S Main St, Whitestown, IN, United States
Phone: 3178732226
Twitter: @ZCSBoone_Meadow