The Friday Flyer

Happy Weekend!

• I'm thankful for the extra assistance at school today as two students stepped up to serve as Principals For the Day at BME. Mr. Wishek and Mr. Moore proved helpful as they took their job quite seriously and assisted throughout the day. (Photo located to the right.)
• Thank you to William Russell for his Eagle Scout Project where he constructed 3 benches and planted four new trees near our upper playground space. Thank you, Will.
• Kindy Round-Up is quickly approaching. Please encourage your neighbors and friends to register their little one that are eligible for Kindy in the fall. (Age 5 by August 1st)
• Check out the photo below to view the Jump Rope For Heart total. Amazing! Absolutely astounding.
• The Book Fair is ready to roll beginning on Monday, March 20, and it concludes on Thursday, March 23.
• Don't forget our first ever Family Wellness Night on Thursday, March 22. Mr. Stephens is scheduled to have his head shaved at 6:45. You don't want to miss it.

Have a great weekend,

Tom

Mark your calendar: Mr. Doublestein, principal of Zionsville West Middle School, will be at Boone Meadow at 9:00 AM on March 24th for an informal meeting with 4th grade parents. No need to RSVP.

Boone Meadow's Wellness Night will be here before you know it! Bring the family on March 22nd from 6:00-7:30 and experience all kinds of fun and healthy stations and activities!

• Yoga
• Heart Obstacle Course
• Drum Fit
• Jump Rope for Heart Stations
• and many, many more wellness related activities to enjoy as a family.

In addition, any student that is in the top donating class for Jump Rope for Heart will get to HELP SHAVE MR. STEPHENS' HEAD AT WELLNESS NIGHT! Now, you don't want to miss that!

March 20th-23rd - BME Book Fair (M 8:30-4; T 8:30-5:30; W-8:30-4 & 6-7:30; Th 8:30-3)

March 22nd - Family Wellness Night 6-7:30

March 23rd - BME Universal Preschool Kindergarten Round Up (Mrs. Tuttila's class) at 9:15 AM and 6:00 PM

March 24th - School Dress-Up: Favorite Pro or College Sports Team

March 24th - Coffee Talk with Mr. Doublestein for 4th grade parents (9:00 at BME)

March 28th - Kindergarten Round Up (click here for more info)

March 29th - 4th Grade Famous Hoosiers Wax Museum

March 31st-April 7th - Spring Break (No School)

April 10th - 2nd Grade Field Trip to Clowes Hall

Planning for our 7th Annual Jog-A-Thon is well under way! The event will take place on Wednesday, September 27th at each of Zionsville's five elementary schools. The planning committee is accepting bids for the production of more than 3000 Jog-A-Thon T-shirts. If interested, please email Jennifer Fyffe at Unionjogathon@gmail.com with notation that you would like the opportunity to bid. Upon receipt of your email, we will forward you a Request For Proposal. All emails of intent are due no later than March 15th.

The Indiana Department of Education requires school districts to identify high ability (gifted) students and provide them with appropriately differentiated curriculum and instruction. In ZCS, we reconsider ability and achievement data of all students each spring to identify any who may need further consideration for high ability identification. While the High Ability designation is a state-required label for students, our school district is committed to continuous progress for all students, regardless of designation. Accelerated content is common in our classrooms as are heightened expectations and instructional levels and high-achieving peers. Instructional methods regularly group and regroup students with differentiated materials and goals. Whether or not a child is identified as High Ability, our teachers are committed to regular assessment of skills and knowledge and matching experiences to challenge each child and help him or her make maximum academic growth. We are proud to be a high-performing school district with high expectations for all students.

For students currently in grades 1st, 2nd or 3rd: If a child is being included in the group of students being further considered for possible high ability identification, then his/her parents will receive an email from the High Ability Office by Friday, March 10th. If a child is not being further considered for possible identification, (i.e. no email has been received by Friday, 3/10), parents may also recommend him or her. To do so, the parents simply complete the Parent Observation Form available on the High Ability website under K-4 High Ability Forms here - and submit to the school counselor by not later than Thursday, March 30th. Students already identified as high ability learners continue with their current placement and do not need to requalify from year to year. If they are identified in only one area (language arts or math) and are being considered for identification in the other academic area, parents will receive notification by Friday, March 10th, that they are in the pool for consideration during the spring process. Parents with questions should contact their school counselor.

For students currently in grades 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th: If a child is being included in the group of students being further considered for possible high ability identification, then his/her parents will receive an email from the High Ability Office by Wednesday, March 1st. If a child is not identified for the next step in the process, (i.e. no email was received by Wed, March 1st), but parents feel strongly that he/she should have been, parents may also recommend him or her. To do so, the parents simply complete the Parent Nomination Form (available on the district website under Academics/High Ability -Gifted Program) – click here and submit to the address listed on the form by Friday, March 17th. Students already identified as high ability learners continue with their current placement and do not need to requalify from year to year. If they are identified in only one area (language arts or math) and are being considered for identification in the other academic area, parents will receive notification by Wednesday, March 1st, that they are in the pool for consideration during the spring process. Parents with questions should contact their school counselor.

Zionsville Community School is hiring Guest Teachers! Quality guest teachers are an important asset to our schools and require special attributes to enhance our students’ learning process. The best guest teachers demonstrate the desire to work well with children ages 3-18, relate well to all students, inspire a love of learning and have a good sense of humor. In addition, they must be flexible, dedicated, patient, kind, fair and consistent.

Guest teachers can manage the days of the week they are available to work through an automated system called Aesop. This user-friendly system is accessible online or through a touch-tone phone which allows ZCS teachers to enter absences and guest teachers to select available jobs.

If you meet the above requirements and would like to start the application process.

After your employment application has been submitted, please send an email to our Sub Coordinator at Subcoordinator@zcs.k12.in.us confirming that you would like to be considered for a guest teacher position at Zionsville Community Schools.

ZCS Food Service lunch monitor position now available at the Boone Meadow cafeteria. Click here to apply directly and call 733-4804 with any questions!

We are just days away from our Zionsville Athletic Booster Club (ZABC) sponsored event, Eagle Madness! Tickets are on sale through www.zionsvilleeagles.org, or you can purchase them at the door! Also, if you are unable to attend the event, please still check out our online silent auction – bidding has already begun! If you frequent our local businesses in town or are looking for unique experiences or autographed items, we’ve got hundreds of items posted (see list below)!

All proceeds go towards our athletic departments at ZCHS, ZMS & ZWEST – thank you for supporting our programs and student-athletes!

Online Silent Auction Link (please register and start bidding even if you are unable to attend Eagle Madness!): https://www.qtego.net/qlink/zionsvilleathletic

Items listed include:

• Celtics Basketball signed by Brad Stevens
• NFL Football signed by Peyton Manning (Super Bowl Ball)
• Jersey signed by Andrew Luck authentic jersey
• Flag signed by Jack Nicklaus
• Jersey signed by Pete Rose
• Baseball signed by Ryne Sandberg - Cubs
• Autographed Change Up Book by Derek Jeter
• NFL Jersey signed by Frank Gore
• Mini Helmet signed by Peyton Manning (Broncos)
• Colts Photograph by Andrew Luck (8x10)
• Taylor Made Hat signed by Jason Day
• Mini Helmet signed by Brian Kelly (Notre Dame)
• Purdue Photograph by Gene Keady (8x10)
• Signed Photograph, Original MILAN Team (8x10)
• Colts Photograph by Robert Mathis sacking Peyton Manning (8x10)
• Signed Photograph by TY Hilton (Colts) (8x10)
• Signed Photograph by Bubba Watson (8x10)
• Signed Photograph by Pat McAfee (Colts) (8x10)
• Roadie Cooler, donated by Kirby Risk
• Clutch, donated by Kirby Risk
• Men's Salt Air Sunglasses, donated by Kirby Risk
• Cliff House Sunglasses, donated by Kirby Risk
• Donated by Benz Metal & ZHS Ladies Basketball Team
• Three Dog Bakery basket & $25 Gift Card
• Be Happy, 4 jars of peanut butter (assortment)
• Be Happy, 4 jars of peanut butter (assortment)
• Bed & Breakfast Queen Room, parking, wifi & breakfast, expires 3/18
• Nathaniel Edmunds Portrait Sitting
• Fresh Flower Bouqet every month for 6 months
• Zionsville Eye Care $100 Gift Certificate, expires 12/30/17
• 25 Swim Pass at ZHS, Gift Cerfiticate (expires 12/17)
• The Boys & Girls Club of Zionsville (1 year membership & 1 Sports Registration fee), expires 4/1/18
• The Children's Museum (1 Adult and 1 Child), expires 3/31/18
• Conner Praire - Family 4 pack of tickets, expires 12/31/17
• 4 tickets to 4.7.17 game at Indiana Farmers Colisuem, Sec 209 - Row D - Seat 18 -21
• 2 tickets to 4.4.17 - Sec 19, Row 28, Seats 21 & 2 - PLUS 2 Lightbound Courtside Club tickets
• Zionsville Half Marathon or 5k Registration Form
• Body Outfitters Basket & 4 Personal Training Sessions
• Orangetheory Basket - six (6) 60 minutes sessions -West Carmel/Zionsville plus bag of goodies
• Michelle's on Main $25 Gift Card
• Cabi Gift Certificate $100 donated by Sarah Weidner
• $20 to use towards any service, Cheveux
• $100 Gift Card to The Woodhouse, $50 Pinky's Nails and a basket of spa items
• 60 minute massage with Massage Results, exp 9/17
• 60 minute massage with Massage Results, exp 9/17
• 1 Fitness or Martial Art Session with Shelley Fitness (located in Zionsville), exp 3-1-18, New only
• 1 Fitness or Martial Art Session with Shelley Fitness (located in Zionsville), exp 3-1-18, New only
• Private Class for you and 48 friends! Plus access to a community room prior to ride for 30 mins
• Handcrafted by local artist
• Disney Basket & $50 onboard credit when you book a 5 or 7 day cruise
• Old School Comfort Food autographed by Alex Guarnaschelli
• $100 Gift Card, Salty Cowboy
• $100 Gift Card, Noah Grant
• Zionsville Green Signs (small and tall)
• Zionsville Black Signs (small and tall)
• HOME pillow
• Indiana bag
• 2 Heart Pieces (stone and plate)
• Ride to School in a Police Car with 1 friend
• Lunch with Police Officer at school with your friends
• Images by Amber, gift card value $175
• 1 Family Sport Pass for 2017-2018 - valid for all members in family
• 1 Family Sport Pass for 2017-2018 - valid for all members in family
• ZCHS Parking Space at entrance of football staduim
• ZHS Friday Night football ball boy & tunnell experience
• ZHS Friday Night Football Experience
• 5 Training Sessons with LaSalle Thompson
• Youth Basketball Training (1.5 hour) with Phil Isenbarger
• Youth Basketball Training (1.5 hour) with Phil Isenbarger
• Girls Basketball Game Day Experience
• Girls Basketball Game Day Experience
• Girls Basketball Camp, K-2
• Girls Basketball Camp, 3rd & 4th
• Girls Basketball Camp, 5th & 6th
• Girls Basketball Camp, 7th & 8th
• Boys Basketball 1 hour training with Busick
• Boys Basketball 1 hour training with Busick
• Girls Youth Lacrosse Camp
• Girls High School Lacrosse Camp with NCAA Guest Coach
• 1 year Youth Membership at Pearson Automotive Tennis Club
• Cheer Experience during Football
• Cheer Experience during Football
• Cheer Camp - Winter Cheer Clinic
• Cheer Camp - Winter Cheer Clinic
• ZHS Soccer Experience, Boys
• ZHS Soccer Experience, Girls
• ZHS Soccer Training Lesson with Ramon Aguillon
• ZHS Soccer Training Lesson with Ramon Aguillon
• Ladies Pink Just do it Nike Tank
• Ladies Black Just do it Nike Tank
• ULEN, Golf 4 Some, Expires 9.30.17
• 1 hour Golf Lesson with Tony Pancake at Crooked Stick with hat
• 1 hour Golf Lesson with Libby Pancake at Crooked Stick
• Finger Golf Game
• 2, 45 min sessions at GCI Gofl Pro-Formance Academy
• 2, 45 min sessions at GCI Gofl Pro-Formance Academy
• Correct to Compete Golf Training Package
• Golf Bag, Putter and 2 hats from Meridian Hills - donated by Todd & Jennie Firestone
• Little Spikers Volleyball Session, ages 4-8 with Kelly Antcliff

1- Students MAY NOT bring medication to school. If your child needs to take medicine of any kind while at school an adult must bring the medication to Nurse Amy.

2- Please be advised that, starting with the 2017-18 school year, every student will be required to have two hepatitis A vaccines.

If you have any questions, please contact Nurse Amy, at x14104.

Thank you!

Boone County has shifted from NIXLE to SMART911. This is a free service that allows you to receive emergency notifications from the county which may include severe weather warnings and traffic alerts. The program will ask for optional personal information that could be used in the event of an emergency situation in your home. Boone County citizens are encouraged to create their Safety Profile with Smart911 today. To create a safety profile and sign up for updates, go to www.smart911.com

School Visitor Check-Ins at ZCS

Please be aware that we use a visitor management system known as SafeVisitor. SafeVisitor is a 30-45 second check-in process that cross references against all national sex offender registries and prints a visitor badge. Please be prepared to scan a government issued ID (Driver License) when arriving to campus as a visitor or volunteer. The printed badge should be visible at all times while in the building. Thank you!

Please note: Full background checks are still required field trips. Full background checks cost $15.95 and take at least 7-10 days to process. Limited background checks are still required for lunch visits, volunteering in a supervised area, etc.

**Bullying Video**

All volunteers in our district are also required to complete the bullying module, consisting of a short video and a digital signature as proof of watching the video. This video must be watched for either level of volunteer (Full or Limited). Please click here to visit the BRAVO/Volunteers page where all of these items can be completed.

Email: mcunningham@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