Greetings, Boone Meadow Families!

I hope this update finds you warm on the unexpected launch to a four-day weekend. Please be careful out there as you navigate the tricky roads this weekend.

As a reminder, please note that this does alter the school calendar with regards to our last day of school. Our last day of school will now be May 25th. It may seem odd to think about that now, but I know many of you make travel plans early, so it is important to adjust calendars accordingly.

I hope your break rounded out well and you are refreshed as we welcome 2018! We are ready for a great second half of the school year as we crossed the 50 yard line of the ’17-’18 school year during this winter freeze. It was invigorating to see the bright shining faces adorn our hallways this past week. Those kids definitely warm-up this place, and they provide us with great purpose to brave the dark, cold mid-winter mornings.

The coming year provides one with endless opportunities. My wish is that we embrace possibilities, grow in our unity, and strengthen our ability to support our students and each other. Good things are coming our way!

As we turn our attention to details, please pay close attention to the opportunities and information listed below as it will prove important details for the coming weeks ahead.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Tom

If I can assist you in any way, please do not hesitate to reach me via phone 317-873-2226 ext 14995 or email me at bkiel@zcs.k12.in.us

Beth Kiel

BME Secretary/Registrar

Friday / February / 23rd / 6:30pm

The Cardinal Room

Golf Club of Indiana

6905 S. 525 E

Lebanon, IN 46052

Early bird ticket price $30 per person before January 31st. After January 31st, tickets are $35 per person.

Ticket price includes: heavy hors d'oeurves and 2 drink tickets for beer and wine. Soda and water are free of charge.

Tickets can be purchased by sending in a check or cash to the school or through Paypal (BoonemeadowPTO@gmail.com)

More details to come!

Parenting is never easy. But today's parents have to grapple with a wired world in a way that no other generation has ever had to before. This ever-evolving digital landscape can be daunting to navigate.

Join ZCS in a 5-part series on Parenting in the Digital Age. This series will take place over the winter months and focus on keeping our students safe and healthy in the digital world while weighing the potential benefits and possible negative effects of social media. All presentations will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the Educational Service Center.

For dates and information on the sessions, click here!

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.