Boone Meadow Friday Flyer

Kindergarten registration is now open, so please register by end of school day, Friday, April 15th. Once a student is enrolled, families will be sent a link to sign-up for a time slot for our Strong Start events (formerly known as Kindergarten Round-Up).

Click here to enroll: https://www.zcs.k12.in.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2106845&type=d&pREC_ID=2159706

Strong Start Events – 3:00-6:45 (45 min sessions)

May 11: Pleasant View Elementary, Union Elementary

May 12: Boone Meadow Elementary, Eagle Elementary, Stonegate Elementary, Trailside Elementary

BME Kindergarten "Strong Start" Welcome Event (May 12th) - This initial in-person event is geared toward parents/guardians and their incoming kindergarten students. During this first experience at BME, the adults will meet and learn about the mission, vision, and highlights of our programming, while the children spend time with our kindergarten teachers and engage in play with peers.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to me.

Your partner in education,

Tom Hundley, Principal

Over the past couple of weeks, BME staff has considered the many talents of the fine educators within our space to celebrate! Kim Gray was selected as Boone Meadow's Teacher of the Year because of the deep influence she gracefully orchestrates for both students and teachers alike. Kim serves as our literacy coach and works closely with students across all grade levels, implements and leads interventions for students, as well as, coaches and co-teaches with teachers across all grade levels.

Let's take a moment to celebrate Kim!

Staff and students return on Monday, April 11th.

Spring is here and so is the BME SPRING SPIRIT WEAR....

Spirit wear gives the students, teachers, parents and the community a sense of belonging! Show your pride by supporting the tribe.

Thank you for supporting your Boone Meadow School. Every Dollar earned through this sale helps the PTC fund super fun activities throughout the year. All apparel will be delivered to the students/staff member designated at checkout the week of May 2!

Easier than ever to order- go online to http://bmespring22.itemorder.com/

Online Store Deadline: Sunday April 10th, 2022

If you are having a "stay-cation" during spring break, PTO is hosting a fundraiser night on Sunday evening, April 3, at the Pacers game. Click on the flyer to learn more about this opportunity.

Three tiers of tickets are available, and a portion of proceeds goes directly to Boone Meadow PTO. To order your tickets, visit: https://pacers.formstack.com/forms/boonemeadow22

ZCS is evaluating K-12 math instructional materials to adopt and implement starting in the 2022-23 school year. Parents, our most important partners in education, are invited to review materials and provide feedback. Parents may come to our ESC located at 900 Mulberry Street during normal business hours (8 am – 4 pm Monday thru Friday) from March 14th – March 31st to see some of the materials in-person, or parents can contact Sue Schneider, Administrative Assistant, at sschneider@zcs.k12.in.us to receive an email with links to review at home. If you have any questions, please contact Kris Devereaux, Assistant Superintendent of Academics, at kdevereaux@zcs.k12.in.us.

April 1-8 - Spring Break (no school)

April 11 - Kindy Field Trip

April 14 - 4th grade visit (#2) to ZWest

April 18 - May 13 - ILEARN (state assessments) testing window; note BME students will test later in the window (3/26-4/6)

April 25 - 4th gr field trip

April 27 - Blood Drive (Bloodmobile 3P-7P)

April 29 - Family Event at BME - Save the Date!

May 25 - Last day of school

May 26- June 3 - Make up days (if needed)

May 30 - Memorial Day (no school)

Hey parents! Do your kids want more social interactions with their school peers? Do you want to make a difference at your child’s school? ZCS-GROW is looking for adults to help in their aftercare program. The best news is that any of your children who attend this elementary school can attend BAC for FREE as long as you are working! We have a variety of schedule options from a couple hours per day once a week to five days per week. BAC does not meet during school holidays. For more information contact Becca King at bking@zcs.k12.in.us or call 317-733-4847.

Enrollment is open for Z'CAMP 2022! Z'CAMP is held at Zionsville West Middle School and is led by ZCS-GROW staff, ZCHS high school and local college students. All campers receive swim lessons, field trips and a huge variety of activities. Enroll now as space is limited. Register Here Questions? Email Becca King at bking@zcs.k12.in.us.

During the November 8 board meeting, ZCS school board members approved an updated 1:1 technology plan. Beginning in the fall next year (2022-2023 school year), Zionsville Middle School (ZMS) and Zionsville West Middle School (ZWMS) will be using a staggered approach to transition into a 1:1 rental program that will eliminate the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD). *These changes will only affect the current 4th grade class (class of 2030), students who are incoming 5th graders next year at ZMS and ZWMS.*

How it works.

Current 4th grade students (Class of 2030) will be required to rent a Lenovo 11e from ZCS for the start of their 5th grade year in 2022. Students in grades 6-8 will maintain their BYOD status for the 2022 school year so as not to interfere with already purchased devices. All current middle school students who started with BYOD will have the option to maintain BYOD status throughout their middle school years. The chart below shows the staggered approach over the next four years as we transition out of BYOD and into this new rental program.

For more details about this change, including financing, please visit the following

link: https://www.zcs.k12.in.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=458767&type=d&pREC_ID=2267749.

If you have questions, reach out to Dan Layton at dlayton@zcs.k12.in.us.

Our Student directory is now updated! Many thanks to the PTO for organizing this helpful resource! If you have never used our student directory, just follow these easy steps:

• Go to www.directoryspot.net or download the “Directory Spot” app on a smart phone. Click “Login”.
• Enter your email address as your Username, and click on “Reset Password”. An email will be sent to you with a link to set your password.
• Click on the link in the email to set your password and to log in.

If you have trouble logging in, please contact PTO volunteer Eileen Adam at eileenadam@hotmail.com.

Also note that if your information has changed, you can update it by logging in on a computer (not available through the app).

At this time, due to CoVID 19 restraints, we are "pausing" on volunteers and visitors. When volunteers are needed and approved, appropriate staff members will reach out to you in effort to welcome your support and assistance.

If you plan to volunteer of visit in the future, please note the following information.

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 typically 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.

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