What is gratitude?
The character strength of gratitude involves feeling and expressing a deep sense of thankfulness in life, and more specifically, taking the time to genuinely express thankfulness to others. This thankfulness can be for specific gifts or thoughtful acts. It could also more generally reflect recognition of what that person contributes to your life. We can be grateful for deliberate acts by others, such as a piece of art from a child, or for spontaneous treasures, such as a cool breeze on your face on a hot day. What marks gratitude is the psychological response: the emotional feeling of thankfulness, the sense of having been given a gift by that person or event. Grateful people experience a variety of positive emotions, and those emotions inspire them to act in more virtuous ways – more humble, more persistent, or more kind. Gratitude tends to foster the character strengths of kindness and love, and therefore is closely associated with empathy and with connection to others.
As we turn our calendars to November, we turn our gaze to the Lifeline of Gratitude. Each and every day, we have opportunities to notice and be thankful. This month, let's come together as a school community to share our gratitude toward one another. How might each of us help make our Boone Meadow community a better place by expressing our appreciation?
We are grateful for the many opportunities that lie ahead. From celebrating our Veterans, witnessing the learning and growth of our students, to enjoying a good book, there is so much to look forward to. Below, you’ll find important details on upcoming events and happenings!
- Veterans Day Celebration - Final preparations are underway, and we can’t wait to honor our school family’s Veterans on Monday, November 11th. Please note: (1) Veteran guests and their families are warmly invited. (2) Please be sure to pre-register by noon on Wednesday, November 6, (3) Details on pre-registration and program specifics are below.
- Daylight Savings Reminder - It's that time of year! Don't forget to "Fall Back" an hour this weekend!
- Picture Retakes - The opportunity to smile and say "cheese" for new students or those needing retakes will take place the morning of November 14th. More details are below.
- Crosswalk Support -Team Meadow will continue to support morning crosswalk duty until Thanksgiving Break. Afternoon crosswalk support will continue year-round. Families are always welcome to walk with their child to school. Thank you!
- Stewards of Children Training - Mark your calendar for our next Strong in Every Way event on Wednesday, November 13. This important topic is open to all from 6:00-8:30.
- Holiday and Food Assistance Programs - For families in need, we have community resources available to help during the holidays and throughout the year. More information is included below.
- Family Conferences - We’re excited to see families for Student/Family/Teacher Conferences on the afternoon of November 6th or during the day on November 7th. Remember, November 7th will be an EDay for students.
- Book Fair - Our fall Literati Book Fair is happening November 18-22, hosted by PTO. More information will be coming soon!
Thank you, families, for your incredible engagement and support. Wishing you a wonderful weekend filled with gratitude!
Gratefully to be on this journey with you,
Tom Hundley
We look forward to honoring our American heroes at 9:30 AM on Monday, November 11, 2024. Veterans and their guests are invited to attend. Please note that, due to capacity limitations, we are unable to accommodate all families for this event.
Event Details:
- 9:15 AM: Veterans and their guests will be admitted into the building.
- 9:30-10:10 AM: Veterans Day Program in the gym. (Note: BME staff is unable to host a reception this year. We look forward to celebrating Veterans during our program!)
Important Note:
All guests must complete the visitor check-in process, which is required for the Veterans Day celebration. Due to the expected high volume of visitors, all guests must pre-register by 3:00 PM on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, to ensure a smooth and safe event.
Boone Meadow Elementary retake/makeup picture day is Thursday, November 14, 2024. Please read through this retake information if your child needs a retake or a makeup photo.
RETAKES: If you need a retake of your original image, you MUST turn in your packet with all contents to the photographer even if you did not place an order. If a packet is not turned in, we will NOT be able to do a retake. No longer have your packet? Please email us here: Customer Service Contact Form
MAKEUP PICTURES: If you missed the original photo day, ordering for Boone Meadow Elementary makeup/retake day is now open! To order with a debit or credit card, please follow the link below.
Make sure you are ordering under the RETAKE button. You do not need to turn in any receipt or form for an online order. If you need to pay by cash or check, the office will have an order form available.
https://www.cripephoto.com/boone-meadow-order-page
If you have any questions or concerns please fill out our Customer Service Contact Form
As we approach the holiday season, we are aware that members of our school community may be seeking assistance to provide for their families. We have been working with several agencies to assist in connecting families with ongoing and/or holiday support for food, clothing, and financial assistance. Please get in touch with our school counselor, Kristi Sloan, if we can offer any assistance in connecting your family with a support agency.
Please note the following agencies provide a variety of assistance for families. Please contact the agencies directly for a full list of services:
- Love, Inc. - Hours 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Mon/Wed/Fri (765) 482-6144 https://www.loveincbc.org/ Love, Inc. provides short-term assistance and education services supported by numerous Boone County Churches
- Zionsville Food Pantry – Serving all of Boone County - Located at Zionsville Presbyterian Church, (317) 873-6503.
- The Caring Center - 1230 Ransdell Ct., Lebanon, IN 46052 (765) 482-2020. Visit www.thecaringcenter.net for additional information. Assistance with holiday food baskets, Christmas gifts for teenagers ages 13 - 18, and Thanksgiving meals.
- HoosierHelp.org Offers a variety of resources. https://hoosierhelp.org/
- Indiana 211 - Families can access resources by calling 211 directly or visiting https://in211.communityos.org/
- Food Assistance Availability Map https://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/food-assistance-availability-map/?fbclid=IwAR0qdNVKD-Dsxkn0_tAd2Bk5_PJo_newqBp1-qCcSiKFkGflBLtxXeTGqOQ
- Holy Trinity Feeding Indiana’s Hungry https://feedingindianashungry.org/find-your-food-bank/
ZEF Bash is one of our community’s most important and fun events. Join the Zionsville Education Foundation on Saturday, November 9th at the Golf Club of Indiana Cardinal Room from 6:00-11:00pm as we raise funds to support our schools. Tickets include a buffet dinner, an open bar and soft drinks, live music from the band Living Proof, a silent auction, trips of a lifetime, and ZEF’s famous Cap Off the Night - be the first to see this year’s exclusive ZEF hat! Click here (https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_a5ff283d-834c-11e7-afbe-024e165d44b3&WidgetId=602158080) to reserve your tickets today!
Our Student directory is now complete! Many thanks to the PTO for organizing this helpful resource! To access the directory follow these 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 Secretary, Brecken VanHoy at brecken.vanhoy@gmail.com
Upcoming Events
Life Goals and Care Statements
Do the Right Thing/Treat People Right
I care for myself, for others, and for our space
October Lifeline: Teamwork
October 29 - Quarter 1 grades posted in PowerSchool
November Lifeline: Gratitude
November 6 & 7 - Student/Family/Teacher Conferences
November 11 - Veterans Day Program @ 9:30 (must pre-register by Wednesday, Nov 6)
November 12 - PTO Meeting @ 6 PM (Media Center)
November 13 - Stewards of Children (Abuse Prevention Training) @ ZCHS 6-8:30 PM
November 14 - Picture Retakes
November 14-17 - Anything Goes (ZCHS Musical)
November 18-22 - Book Fair Week
November 27 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break (no school)
December Lifeline: Hope
December 10 - PTO Meeting @ 6 PM (Media Center)
December 20 - End of Quarter 2 & Last Day of School for Semester/Winter Break
December 21 - January 6 - Winter Break (no school)
January Lifeline: Curiosity
January 6 - Teacher Workday (no students)
January 7 - Students return to school
January 14 - PTO Meeting @ 6 PM (Media Center)
January 20 - Martin Luther King, Jr Day (no school)
February Lifeline: Bravery
February 11 - - PTO Meeting @ 6 PM (Media Center)
February 14 - Valentine's Day
February 17 - Presidents Day (no school)
February 26 - 4th grade students visit at ZWEST (9:00-10:45)
February 27 - ZWEST Step-Up 4th grade parent meetings/visit ZWEST
March Lifeline: Perseverance
March 1 - PTO Meeting @ 6 PM (Media Center)
march 14 - End of Quarter 3
March 17-21 - Spring Book Fair
March 28 - April 4 - Spring Break (no school)
April Lifeline: Zest/Enthusiasm
April 7 - Return to School following Spring Break
April 8 - PTO Meeting @ 6 PM (Media Center)
April 25 - BME Bash & Silent Auction
May Lifeline: Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence
May 13 - PTO Meeting @ 6 PM (Media Center)
May 26 - Memorial Day (no school)
May 30 - End of Quarter 4/Last Day of School
Lunch Guests
We are ready to welcome lunch guests! Students and their guests will have lunch at designated locations in the front lobby area. Please no more than 2 guests per student due to limited space. So that others may have the opportunity, we ask that you not sign up more than 2 times per month.
Here's how it works:
- Sign up for a reservation in advance using this link: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/BMELunchSchedule@zcsk12in.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/ When you sign up, please be certain to complete all fields requested.
- Bring a photo ID and arrive 5 minutes early (lunch times are listed on the signup form link above).
- Your child will meet you in the front office area when they are ready.
- HAVE FUN!
During the school day, all volunteers are expected to check in at the front office. Prior to the volunteer's first volunteer experience, the individual 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 before 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.
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. Visitors other than parents/guardians must be prearranged and organized through the main office.
Important Details:
- Cost: Breakfast is $1.40, with a reduced price of $0.30 for students eligible for free and reduced lunch. If you need to apply for meal assistance, you can click HERE to access the application for free and reduced lunch consideration.
- Bus Arrival: Students who are to have breakfast should go directly to the cafeteria upon arrival. They will be the first students released from buses.
- Car Riders: If your child is a car rider and would like to have breakfast, please ensure they are among the first in line for drop-off at 7:45. Students in the BAC and Bridge programs will also have the option to enjoy breakfast if families choose.
- Time: Due to the short window of service, all students must finish their breakfast by 8:00 AM and head directly to their classrooms. Please note that food cannot be carried to the classroom.
