The Friday Flyer

February 14, 2020

Happy Valentine's Day

Thank you from the Music Room!

Thank you so much to all the incredible Boone Meadow families who helped us fund eight new xylophones for the music room! Your generosity has allowed us to complete the final phase of upgrading all twenty nine classroom instruments since 2017. This is an investment that will impact hundreds if not thousands of kids for years to come, and we couldn’t have done it without you! Please click on the video below to see how the kids reacted when their new instruments arrived, and to see a glimpse of our appreciation. Thank you!!!


https://youtu.be/u9Wkhb7UL3k.

THANK YOU DONORS!!!

No School on Monday and Tuesday

No School on Monday, 2/17/2020 - (Presidents Day)

and Tuesday, 2/18/2020 - (Staff Professional Development).

School will resume on Wednesday, 2/19/2020

Boone Meadow Blast

Join us Saturday February 29th 11-2 for our annual Boone Meadow Blast. The event is free of charge to all Boone Meadow families. We will have Chick-Fil-A, chips and water for sale during the event.


In order for this to be a successful evening, we are in need of a few donations and volunteers. Please sign up here: BME Volunteer

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Parent Cafe

Please join us for dinner and discussion through a Parent Café. Parent Cafés are safe spaces where parents and caregivers talk about the challenges and victories of raising a family. Through self-reflection and learning from others, participants explore their strengths, learn about the Protective Factors, and create strategies from their own wisdom and experiences to help strengthen their families. Please feel free to bring a spouse, friend, or family member with you. Dinner and childcare is provided, space is limited to 30 participants.


Details:

When: Thursday, February 27th from 5:45-8:30 p.m.

Where: Pleasant View Elementary

Sign Up Today:

https://findinghopeineverdaychallengescafe.eventbrite.com

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It's time to order your child's 2019-20 Yearbook!

Yearbook order forms will be sent home with your child on Monday, 2/10/20. Please make checks payable to Boone Meadow Elementary (BME), in the amount of $15.00. If you choose to pay with cash, exact cash is necessary - we cannot make change.


If you choose to order on-line click here: https://cp-school-portraits.hhimagehost.com/V2/Home/LoginConsumer?EK=142645


ORDER DEADLINE: February 28 (late orders cannot be guaranteed a yearbook).

BME Kindergarten Round-Up is Wednesday, March 25

It's hard to believe that we are already beginning preparations to welcome the class of 2032 to Boone Meadow. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 25th, as that is the day that we will host Kindergarten Round Up at Boone Meadow. If your child will be entering kindergarten in August of 2020, Kindergarten Round Up is for you. It is a day set aside to welcome children and families and build familiarity with our school community.


ZCS is planning for Kindergarten registration go live the week of February 24th. (Registration links are anticipated to go active on 2/25)


More information to come!

Important Dates

February 17 - Presidents Day (no school)

February 18 - Staff Professional Development Day (no school for students)

February 19 - Dine to Donate at Smoothie King 4:00-8:00

February 27 - Parent Cafe (see insert)

February 29 - Boone Meadow Blast (New Date! Was previously shared as 2/22)


March 4 - PTO Meeting @ 7:00 (Cafe)

March 8 - Daylight savings time

March 14 - Buddy Up Fun Night

March 18 - Wellness/Global Games Night

March 20 - Boone Meadow Mixer (evening social for adults @ Golf Club of Indiana)

March 25 - Kindergarten Round-Up

March 27-April 3 - Spring Break


April 13 - PTO Meeting @ 7:00 (Cafe)


May 6 - PTO Meeting @ 7:00 (Cafe)

May 22 - Last Day of School

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Box Tops Deadline February 24th

It's time to send in your Box Tops! If you have any Box Tops for Education that you've been clipping from products, please send them into school with your student(s). Any unexpired Box Tops can be submitted and will earn money for Boone Meadow! Over the past 5 years, we have earned over $7,000. Thank you!

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Sycamore Street bridge project to begin in February

Please see the link below for the up-to-date information about the bridge closure.


https://www.zionsville-in.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=270

Dine to Donate 2/19 at Smoothie King

Come and support BME PTO on February 19th 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Smoothie King

located at 3704 Whitestown Pky. See you there!

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BYOD (bring your own device) Computer Purchase Option

This time of year, the ZCS Technology Department is asked quite often, “what kind of computer should I get my student for the Bring Your Own Device 1:1 program in grades 5th-12th?”


Normally we just give the minimum specs for the computers, but this year we have worked with Lenovo to provide our families with an option to purchase the same device that ZCS uses for the rental program. It will be at the same discounted price ZCS pays ($506), tax free, and shipped to your door with free shipping in 2-3 weeks. If you wish to purchase instead of rent the device we selected as a technology team for its ruggedness and performance, just follow the link below and create an account with Lenovo.

https://www3.lenovo.com/le/1213352583/us/en/1213521421/login


After creating your account, we will approve you as a ZCS resident and you will receive an email from Customer Registration at ecomm.accounts@lenovo.com. After being approved, simply log in, select products, then “laptops and ultrabooks” in the upper left corner to select the only option, the Lenovo ThinkPad 11e 5th Gen. For a full explanation of the process and detailed instructions for ordering, please visit https://www.zcs.k12.in.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1655035&type=d&pREC_ID=1801359.

Texts from SchoolMessenger

From time to time Boone Meadow uses SchoolMessenger to send a text to all of the families. If you haven't been receiving texts from us, you may need to opt-in by sending YES to the SchoolMessenger short code of 68453. Contact Beth Kiel in the front office if you have any questions bkiel@zcs.k12.in.us

Eagle Recreation offerings at Boone Meadow!

For Food Services monthly newsletter and information, click on link below

Nutrition Nuggets publication is focused on elementary aged students, while the Teen Food & Fitness edition is geared towards secondary students.

https://zcs.edlioschool.com/apps/pages/food_service

Community Events See the link to learn more about local events:

Volunteers and Visitor Background Checks

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR VOLUNTEERS

We value partnerships with our families and welcome parents and guardians to serve as volunteers in our schools. Each ZCS building offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities.

Examples include:

  • Field Trip Chaperones
  • Out of Town/Overnight Chaperones
  • Tutors
  • Volunteer Coaches
  • Classroom Helpers (PTO parties/room parents)
  • Library Helpers
  • After Prom Workers
  • Field Day/Jog-A-Thon Volunteers
  • Book Fair Sales/Athletic Ticket Sales

During the school day, all volunteers are expected to sign in at the front office. Prior to the volunteer opportunity, all volunteers must sign a Non-disclosure Acknowledgement Form and have successfully completed a Full Criminal History Background Check. Necessary background check paperwork is available on the ZCS website at the Volunteers/BRAVO link and should be submitted at least 10 days prior to the intended volunteer date. Volunteers must also view the state mandated confidentiality/bullying video, provided on the Volunteer/BRAVO website. The volunteer will pay the fee* for the full background check which will expire after 5 years. The link to apply for the full background check can be accessed on the Volunteers/BRAVO link on the ZCS main webpage. For more information, contact the Volunteer/BRAVO Coordinator.


CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR VISITORS

During the school day, all visitors must enter via the front door and sign-in at the front office. Visitors need to be prepared to present a government issued photo ID which will be scanned against the National Sex Offender Registry. All visitors will be issued a visitor badge/tag to be worn inside the building at all times.

Examples Include:

  • Lunch Guests
  • Classroom Guest Speakers
  • Classroom Special Events (Grandparent Day/Famous Hoosiers/etc.)
  • Parent/Teacher Conferences

We ask that all visitors schedule an appointment to meet with teachers, counselors, administrators and all other staff members so that we may best serve everyone. Visitors other than parents/guardians must be prearranged and organized through the main office.

*ZCS thanks all volunteers for generous support of our youth and schools. Thank you, too, for supporting assurance of student and staff safety by completing and paying for a volunteer background check.

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