Boone Meadow Friday Flyer

We made it!

There were so many questions and wonderings about how the school year would unfold when we planned throughout the summer and then opened the doors for the 20-21 school year. You've seen the sports segment where the marathon runner crosses the finish line, exhausted from the journey with legs collapsing beneath them. There were times it felt like that this year. However, the encouragement from you (families/PTO) and the positive "CAN DO" attitude of our staff, allowed us to cross the finish line in victory with hands held high in celebration. We can all agree it has been quite a year. We can also say we finished the 20-21 school year race with a sense of accomplishment and evidence of student growth.

Be sure to note the important information below before unplugging for the summer.

PTO:

• Firstly, note the information below regarding the board next year.
• Secondly, PTO was amazing in your unwavering support this year. The success of the "Dine for Dollars" events was astounding. (Kona Ice in the neighborhoods on the last day...brilliant! The turnout was staggering!) We finished our last days well, and so much of it is attributed to your care and attention to our team.

Yearbooks still available: It's not too late! We still have a few extra yearbooks available on a first come, first serve basis. $15 made payable to BME. Note the office hours below should you want to pick one up.

Registration for the 2021-2022 School Year: We are down to about a dozen registrations remaining! That's pretty amazing.

Simply login to the PowerSchool Parent Portal, select the student and complete registration. Registration information is vital to our ability to maintain records for safety purposes and in accordance with state and local agencies.

Please complete this registration by Tuesday, June 1, 2021.

Supply Lists for 2021-2022 SY - We have finalized supplies for the upcoming school year and pre-ordering is available. The links to the 1st Day Supplies is located below. Orders must be placed prior to June 15th.

Summer Office Hours - Should you need the BME office team during the summer, please reference the times listed in the "Important Dates" section located below.

I wish you the happiest of summers with your family!

In this together,

Tom

May 31 - Memorial Day (office closed)

June 1 - June 11 - Summer office hours (open to public) 8:00-2:00)

June 14th - July 16th - Office closed to public. Contact ESC with direct questions or registration inquiries.

June 14th & 15th - Kindergarten Safety Town @ BME (Pre-registration required via Eagle Rec)

July 19th - July 23rd - Office reopens to public 8:00-2:00

July 26th -

• Office open to public with regular office hours 7:30-3:30;
• BME New Family Night (5:00-6:00)

July 29th - Kindergarten "Strong Start Meet and Greet" event (5:00-6:30) - Kindy only event

July 30th - Meet and Greet for preschool, & 1st-4th grades (5:00-7:00 w/ more info forthcoming)

August 3rd (Tuesday) First day of school for all students (full day)

August 19 - Curriculum Night (5:30-8:00 w/ more details forthcoming)

Given the Covid restrictions this school year, the BME PTO was unable to hold traditional in person elections for the upcoming school year. In accordance with PTO Bylaws, the proposed slate of officers for the 2021-2022 school year is as follows:

• President: Torrye Kampen
• Executive Vice President: Anna Nguyen
• Secretary: April Harris & Carolee Sanguedolce
• Treasurer: Audra Stewart
• VP Fundraising: Jackie Lewis
• VP Staff Services: Katherine Brown & Sarah Stuerzenberger
• VP Volunteers/Social Media Coordinator: Whitney Schultz & Sara Wurtzbaugh
• VP Student Services: Laura Santos
• Special Events Chair: Lisa Winterbottom

Anyone wishing to submit a vote either in favor or against the proposed slate may do so via email to boonemeadowpto@gmail.com

Voting will remain open until 5 pm on Friday, June 4, 2021.

Thank you!

The BME PTO

You aren't too late!

Yes, we have a few yearbooks available on a first come, first serve basis for $15.

If you pay by check, please made payable to BME.

The supply lists/links are now live if you choose to order from 1st Day School Supplies/PTO. These can be purchased until June 15th at https://1stday.sale/1177525

Families may use this service for convenience as the kits will be delivered to the school/child's classroom. Our PTO makes no profit off of the supply kits.

Cost breakdown by grade level for the ’21-’22 school year kits for BME are listed below.

Kindergarten - $38.99

1st - $29.99

2nd - $37.99

3rd - $33.99

4th - $37.99

The IU Fairbanks School of Public Health, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Health, is gathering information from parents regarding attitudes and COVID-19 vaccine intentions for school age children. The survey is anonymous and will gather valuable information that will assist in planning efforts for the upcoming school year. Superintendents and/or principals were encouraged to share the survey link with the parents and caregivers of students.

Keep spreading the word...Kindergarten registration (and all new student registration) for the 21-22 school year is now live. Early registration is an important component to our planning process, so the sooner families register, the better prepared we can be to welcome the class of 2034.

You can access the registration by clicking the link below, or accessing from our websites.

Kindy registration link: https://www.zcs.k12.in.us/apps/pages/registration_information

Website access:

• Go to the ZCS main webpage >> Parents >> Registration
  
• or on our BME website, you can click on Kindergarten Registration under “News” at the bottom of the page.
  

Please remember that students have to be 5 on or before August 1st.

Students in grades 3 and 4 concluded ILEARN testing this week. We expect final scores and Individual Student Reports in July and will share those with you at that time. Indiana Code 20-32-5.1-12(d) allows parents an opportunity to request a review for specific open-ended item(s). Click here for more details.

ZCS and the Zionsville Diversity Coalition partnered to create a list of mentor texts that support our elementary adopted literacy curriculum. Books donated will be placed in our elementary classrooms for teachers to use and to offer our students mirrors (seeing themselves), windows (seeing others), and doors (opportunities to learn about differences) because in ZCS, EVERYONE BELONGS!

Click on the "Community Flyer" image to get information regarding local events and opportunities throughout the Zionsvile and neighboring communities. You can also click on the link below.

You can utilize School Pay to pay for textbook rentals and to fund lunch accounts. Information about School Pay as well as additional lunch details, such as the monthly menu, can be found on the Food Services website.

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