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The Friday Flyer

January 10, 2020

The Friday FlyerJanuary 10, 2020
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Recycling

Each 3rd grade class is taking a different month so support our recycling efforts at Boone Meadow. For January, Mrs. Schermerhorn's class assessed our needs, developed a plan, and followed through by collecting all recyclable items from throughout the building. Thank you, 3rd grade.
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Lt. Governor Crouch

On Thursday afternoon, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch visited Miss Casselman's 4th grade class to share about her experiences in varied branches of state government, as well as, read a book. She toured the building to learn more about the Boone Meadow community.
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Colorcycle

Throughout the building, students are collecting old markers to send to Crayola for recycling. Please read the article below to learn more about how you can participate in this important project.
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STEM & Literacy Night: STEM is Out of this World!

Thursday, January 30, 6-7:30


It's time for our annual STEM Night! This year we are hosting a space-themes night that combines STEM activities with great books and book talks, too! We have lots of fun planned including the digital planetarium, virtual reality, coding, engineering and design projects, and more. We have invited special guests and have ways for your family to participate before AND during the event.


1. Please RSVP here to help us prepare materials for the night.

2. Check out our list of Space Themed books and find more at the public library to start reading with your kids. You’ll develop their interest and background knowledge about space. You’ll be ready to make a family book advertisement on our Flipgrid Book Talk link. (We’ll share it in the coming days.)

3. Consider making a space themed “Family STEM Project” to display in our Out of this World Museum. Kids and parents can use their imaginations to create dioramas, design projects, and more. You can bring your family creation to display the night of the event.

We can’t wait to celebrate STEM and Literacy with you on the 30th! More info to come next week.


Kara Benson and Kim Gray

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Turn Markers Into Energy! (A message from some of our student leaders)

Dear Boone Meadow Family,


We’re excited to tell you about a very special leadership project we have started at our school. We are teaming with Crayola. It’s called ColorCycle! Crayola is helping us recycle and repurpose used markers rather than sending them to landfills!


We made collection boxes and put them around our school hallways. When students and teachers have used up all the color in ANY marker (even dry erase and Sharpies), we put them in the recycle box.


We are keeping track of how many dried-out markers we are collecting. Then, we let Crayola know we have a box ready. They send us the shipping label and off our markers go to the company for recycling/repurposing! Yeah, we’re helping the planet…one marker at a time.


The ColorCycle program has repurposed more than 70 tons of expended markers in the United States and Canada since 2013, and uses the most advanced plastic conversion technologies available today to make wax compounds for asphalt and roofing shingles as well as to generate electricity that can be used to heat homes, cook food, and power vehicles. How cool is that?


You can help, too! If you have makers at home, please send them in with your kids. Remember, even non-Crayola brands can be sent in… Highlighters and dry erase markers can also be included.

Thanks for helping us help the earth. Remember, don’t throw out that used marker—ColorCycle it!


Sincerely,

Boone Meadow Leadership Kids

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Important Dates


January 20 - MLK Jr. Day (no school)

January 21 - 100th day of school

January 27-31 - Digilab here

January 30 - 4th Grade Hoosier Heritage Showcase & STEM Night


February 5 - Global School Play Day

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

February 7 - 4th Grade Parent Coffee Talk with Matt Doublestein (8:30-9:30) more info to follow

February 14 - Valentine's Day (and parties)

February 17 - Presidents Day (no school)

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

February 22 - Boone Meadow Blast


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

March 8 - Daylight savings time

March 18 - Wellness 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

ZEF Night at the ZCHS Basketball Game

Join the Zionsville Education Foundation as we cheer on the Zionsville Community High School basketball teams and celebrate ZEF Night during the varsity double header on Friday, January 17. The Girls Varsity team tips off at 6:00pm followed by the Boys Varsity team at 7:30pm. Be one of the first fans to arrive and receive a free t-shirt. Plus, enjoy a special halftime competition.

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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.

ZCS Food Service offering NEW STARTING PAY

ZCS Food Service Associate positions available at several of our cafeterias with a NEW starting pay of $13.00-$13.25/hour! Click here to apply directly and call 317-733-4804 with any questions!

Come join our team and meet us via this awesome (one click) video!

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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

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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

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

https://www.zcs.k12.in.us/apps/pages/community_flyers

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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.