Boone Meadow Friday Flyer
October 3, 2025
What a wonderful and full week it has been at Boone Meadow! Our campus has been buzzing with rich learning, meaningful experiences, and community connection. This week alone, we welcomed visitors from the Hussey-Mayfield Libraries, hosted fire safety lessons with the Zionsville Fire Department, hosted a blood drive, and celebrated the planting of new trees on our grounds. We are grateful for the many ways our school and community come together for kids.
A Lasting Legacy – New Trees for Campus -
On Wednesday, Circle City Trees delivered and planted five new trees on our campus. Each 4th grade class “adopted” a tree as part of a legacy project—caring for it, naming it, and leaving a lasting mark on Boone Meadow. Funded by PTO, this project is envisioned to continue each year so every 4th grade class leaves behind something meaningful to connect their memories here.
Safety First, Always
Over the past couple of weeks, our students and staff have been practicing a variety of safety drills in thoughtful and supportive ways. This week, preschool through 2nd grade students learned directly from Zionsville Fire Department firefighters during fire safety lessons—an engaging and memorable experience. We also held a lockdown drill today, and our students did an excellent job practicing procedures. While such situations are very unlikely, preparation matters. Please know that safety at Boone Meadow is always centered on children’s well-being and supported by our dedicated partners, especially Officer Tom Maxson, our SRO.
PTO Movie Night – TONIGHT!
Bring your blankets and chairs for a cozy night under the stars as PTO presents The Wild Robot!
Gates open at 7:30 PM & movie begins at 8:00 PM
Free popcorn courtesy of PTO (candy available for purchase)
Parking is in the front lot—walk to the back to join the fun!
Additional Highlights & Reminders
Jog-A-Thon Donations: It’s not too late! Please send in pledges by October 7th.
Picture Retakes: Wednesday, October 8th. Details below.
Family Conferences: November 5–6. A valuable time to celebrate growth and strengthen partnerships. (Reminder: November 6th is an e-Day for all elementary students.)
ILEARN Updates: Beginning in 2025–26, all 3rd and 4th graders will take checkpoints throughout the year, along with a spring assessment. Practice tests begin in the next two weeks.
Fall Break: A full week of school remains, with fall parties on Friday, October 10th. Campus will be closed October 13–17.
Celebrating Transitions
We want to share our gratitude for Stacy Hart, our Administrative Assistant/Treasurer, who will be leaving Boone Meadow on October 10th to begin a new adventure at the University of Indianapolis. Stacy has been a wonderful part of our team, and we wish her all the best.
From Stacy: "I’ll be taking the next step in my journey and leaving Boone Meadow on Friday, October 10. It’s truly bittersweet to leave such a dedicated and inspiring community. Thank you for welcoming me so warmly and for the privilege of being a small part of your students’ lives."
At the same time, we are excited to welcome Annette Scotto-DiLuzio to the front office team as she transitions from her current IA role. We are deeply thankful for the ways both Stacy and Annette have cared for our students and community.
As always, thank you for your incredible partnership, encouragement, and support. Boone Meadow is a special place because of this extraordinary community we share together.
Wishing you and your family a joyful week ahead,
Tom & Jarrod
Tom Hundley, Principal
Jarrod Gatlin, Assistant Principal
Fourth Grade
Legacy
Tree Project
Jog-A-Thon donations due on October 7th
It's not too late to turn in donations to support BME's PTO.
Thank you for the tremendous support to help Boone Meadow!
An important message from Cripe Photography
Parents/Guardians,
Boone Meadow Elementary retake/makeup picture day is Wednesday, October 8, 2025. 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 and placed an order, you MUST turn in your packet with all contents to the photographer in order to get a full replacement package. If you did not place an order or ordered a digital download only, you do not need to turn anything in to the photographer.
MAKEUP PICTURES: If you missed the original photo day, you do not need to turn anything in to the photographer. Ordering for makeup day will be available via the link below 24 hours before Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
https://www.cripephoto.com/boone-meadow-order-page
If you have any questions or concerns, please fill out our Customer Service Contact Form
Dear Boone Meadow Elementary School Families,
The safety and well-being of our students is, and will always remain, our highest priority. At Boone Meadow Elementary, we believe that safety comes not only from secure procedures but also from nurturing confidence, peace of mind, and a sense of community for every child and family.
As part of this commitment, we will be conducting our required safety drills throughout this school year. Our goal is to equip students with life-long safety practices that empower them to make wise choices in uncertain situations. For example, when teaching our age-appropriate, modified ALICE protocols for lockdowns, one simple guiding phrase we use is: “Go away from danger.”
Our staff carefully designs these lessons to be developmentally appropriate, reassuring, and supportive, ensuring that students feel both safe and confident as they learn. Just as we practice fire and tornado drills to prepare for the unexpected, these safety practices help us build a foundation of peace, preparedness, and resilience.
Thank you for trusting us and the partnership we share in caring for your children. If you ever have questions or would like to know more about our safety practices, please do not hesitate to connect with any member of our Boone Meadow Elementary School team.
With gratitude and assurance,
Tom Hundley
Principal, Boone Meadow Elementary School
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 3: PTO Family Movie Night; Student Led Grant Launch during 3rd/4th lunch
October 7: End of Q1; PTO Mtg @ 6 PM
October 8: Picture Retake Day
October 10: Fall Parties
October 13-17: Fall Break
October 20-31: ILearn Checkpoint 1 for 3rd/4th grades
October 24: Report Cards posted to PS
November Lifeline: Gratitude
November 4: PTO Mtg @ 6
November 5: Family Conferences (3:00-5:30)
November 6: E-Day & Family Conferences (11:00-7:00)
November 10: Veterans Day Program (9:30-10:15)
November 17 - 21: Book Fair
November 26-28: Thanksgiving Break
December Lifeline: Hope
December 2: NWEA Window Opens (K-4)
December 9: PTO Mtg @ 6
December 12: Boone Meadow Voices concert @ ZWest (7 PM)
December 19: Winter Parties/End of Q2/S1
December 22- January 2: Winter Break
January Lifeline: Curiosity
January 5 - Teacher Workday
January 6 - Students return to school; ILEARN Checkpoint #2 (1/6-1/16)
January 12: WIDA testing window opens (through 2/27)
January 13: Report Cards posted to PS; PTO Mtg @ 6
January 19: MLK Jr Day (No School)
January 20 - Feb 6 - CogAT Testing (K & 2)
February Lifeline: Bravery
February 10: PTO Mtg @ 6
February 12: Step Up Program (4th grade transition) @ ZWest
February 13: Friendship/Valentines Parties
February 16-20: February Break (No School)
March Lifeline: Perseverance
March 2 - March 13: IREAD Testing Window (2nd & 3rd grades)
March 10: PTO Mtg @ 6
March 16- March 26: ILEARN Checkpoint #3 (3rd & 4th grades)
March 17 - End of Q3
March 24 - Kindy Roundup
March 27 -April 3: - Spring Break
April Lifeline: Zest/Enthusiasm
April 6: Return to school from Spring Break
April 7: Report cards posted in PS
April 13- May 8: ILEARN testing - 3rd/4th grades
April 14: PTO Mtg @ 6
April 24: Boone Meadow Bash
May Lifeline: Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence
May 4 - May 12: NWEA (K-2 only)
May 5: Boone Meadow Voices Spring Concert @ ZWest
May 12: PTO Mtg @ 6
May 15: Field Day
May 25: Memorial Day (No School)
May 27: 4th Grade Celebration
May 28: Last Day of School w/ students
May 29: Teacher Workday
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.
