11/18/2022

If your student will be absent from school for any reason, it is very important for you to call or email your student’s school and notify the school office of the reason for the absence. This helps us to keep track of illnesses among our students. It also helps us be assured that your student is safe at home.

Boone Schools and the community are experiencing an increase in a variety of illnesses. For the health of your student, other students, and school staff, it is important to know when your student should stay home due to illness. Students should stay home if they have had any of the following symptoms:

• fever of 100.4 or higher in the past 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications

• bad cough

• nausea, vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours

• sore throat

Please call the school nurse if you have any questions.

If your student was diagnosed with Covid-19, they should stay home for 5 days from symptom onset or day of positive test (Day 0). They may return on day 6 if they are able and willing to wear a mask through day 10 and symptoms are improved and remain fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication . If your student is not able or willing to wear a mask, they must remain home through day 10. Free Covid at home tests are available at the Boone County Hospital, Boone County Family Medicine Clinics, Boone County Public Health Office and Walk-In Clinic.

Mrs. Castle’s 4th grade class used their prior knowledge about simple machines to do various engineering challenges with our Rokenbok Snapstack sets. These sets were purchased with BEEF grant funds. Students were challenged to build something with a hinge and something with an axle.

3rd graders in Mrs McPartland’s class were challenged to spell their name with Legos. They used measurement skills

Boone CSD hosted the Governor's STEM Council North Central Regional advisory group meeting on Wednesday, November 16th. Following the meeting, Boone High School students showcased their work-based learning authentic projects and internship portfolios. STEM council members then visited Franklin elementary to see more STEM learning in action.

Looking COLD these next two weeks! Please remember to send kids dressed in warm gear for before-school recess! Reach out to your child's teacher if you need winter gear for your child. We go outside if the feels like temp are above 0 degrees! Fresh air and outdoor movement are so important for our children!

'DORS Award: Do you know someone in your school or department who really "gets it" when it comes to exceptional customer service? If so, the Boone Community School District wants to recognize them to having a positive impact on students, staff and parents. We are looking for a BCSD employee who has made a special effort on your behalf by performing outstanding service.

Congratulations to Katie Saylor, one of our outstanding support staff at Franklin! She received the ‘DORS Award. We’re so lucky to have an amazing team of associates and support staff at Franklin and it was great to recognize Katie for her great work! Congratulations Ms. Katie! Thanks for all you do.

Middle School yearbook orders are now available for $20

https://www.shop.memorybook.com/school/094956boonemiddleschool/

School code: 094956

Order deadline is March 15th

Dog-Eared Books came and spoke to students about the role of shelf talkers and business ownership. We are proud to say that the hard work the students have put in at the beginning of the year is now proudly displayed at both Dog Eared Books, The Ericson Public Library, and at Boone Middle School.

Students shelf talkers will be rotating through at these places. Stop in to these places and check it out!

Thanks Darci Newcomb and to our partners for the hard work and collaboration!

Ericson Public Library

Dog-Eared Books Ames

Boone Middle School

Looking for a little bit of EDGE in your wardrobe? Look no further! The EDGE gear store is now open! The store is open now until November 7th at noon. All orders will be delivered to the school--watch for an update on when things are ready. We would love to see you in sporting some EDGE swag!

Iowa Non-Discrimination Statement:

https://educateiowa.gov/pk-12/nutrition-programs#Iowa_Nondiscrimination_Statement

USDA Non-Discrimination Statement:

https://educateiowa.gov/pk-12/nutrition-programs#Iowa_Nondiscrimination_Statement

Link to Online Athletics Registration: https://boone-oar.rschooltoday.com/familyaccounts/autopopulate/45

Link to Online Registration Directions: https://docs. google.com/document/d/1zHISqE- j4ZrfJGpPgDD0dscWjuQ8_ m41aC0IoaLSzPU/edit?usp= sharing

Link to Blank Physical Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15jPSIUVPcu75dVyoWuiYrfKcVxlMOdia/view

Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns in this process.

Take care, and Roll 'Dors!

Athletic & Activities Director Brett Collins

Athletic & Activities Secretary Lori Woodruff

Phone: 515-433-0895

Central Business Office - 8:00am to 4:00pm

Lincoln Elementary - 7:45am to 3:30pm

Franklin Elementary - 7:15am to 3:45pm

Page Elementary - 7:30am to 4:00pm

Middle School - 7:30am 4:00pm

High School - 7:00am to 4:00pm

Email: rtaylor@boone.k12.ia.us
Website: boonecsd.org
Location: 500 7th Street, Boone, IA, USA
Phone: (515) 433-0750
Facebook: facebook.com/BooneCommunitySchoolDistrict