Boone Meadow Friday Flyer
November 6, 2025
This month, we’re focusing on Gratitude—noticing and appreciating the good things in our lives and the people who make them happen. Gratitude is about choosing to pause, reflect, and say “thank you” for both the big and small things that make each day brighter.
At home, you can help your child grow in gratitude by:
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Sharing one thing you’re thankful for at the dinner table or bedtime.
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Writing a quick thank-you note or drawing a picture for someone who’s made a difference.
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Noticing the “everyday helpers” in your world—bus drivers, cafeteria staff, neighbors—and talking about the ways they make life better.
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Reflecting together on this question: What’s something good that happened today, and who helped make it possible?
When we take time to express gratitude, we strengthen our connections and nurture a more joyful outlook on life.
Thank you, parents and guardians, for taking the time to meet with teachers during student conferences this week. We hope your conversations provided valuable insight into your child’s growth—both the many strengths to celebrate and the areas where they continue to stretch and strive. We deeply value your partnership and the dedication you show to your child’s learning journey.
As we head into coming days, there’s so much happening in and around our school community!
Please take note of the highlights below:
ZEF Bash Night & Auction is this weekend! Auction is now open and can be viewed by checking out the information located below!
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Veterans Day Program – Monday, November 10 (9:30–10:15 AM)
Our students have been working hard to prepare for this meaningful Boone Meadow tradition honoring those who have served our country. We’re grateful for Mr. Doublestein and the dedication he displays to make this event special. Veterans and their guests, along with parents/guardians of 4th-grade students, are warmly invited. (Due to space limitations, we’re unable to host additional family members or families from other grade levels—thank you for understanding as we focus on creating a heartfelt experience for our honored guests.) Doors will open at 9:15 AM, and all guests should have pre-registered in advance. -
Student Food & Fee Assistance
Life can bring unexpected challenges, and we want families to know that support is available. See the section below for details about how Boone Meadow can help with meal and fee assistance. -
Food Drive – Begins Monday, November 10
A huge shoutout to our Student Council for organizing this meaningful opportunity to support local families and food pantries. Check out the section below for details on donation items—every contribution makes a difference! -
PTO “Adopt Team Meadow”
It’s the season of giving! Our PTO is gearing up for the annual “Adopt Team Meadow” effort. If you’d like to volunteer or learn more about how to get involved, see the details in the PTO section below. -
Fall Book Fair – November 17–21
Our Literati Book Fair is almost here! Classes will visit the fair throughout the week, and students will enjoy a preview on November 14. Families are also invited to shop during our Wellness/STEM Night on November 20. -
Wellness/STEM Night – Thursday, November 20 (5:30–7:00 PM)
Mark your calendars for an evening of hands-on fun and learning! Join us as we explore exciting activities and experiences designed for the whole family.
At Boone Meadow, we are continually reminded how fortunate we are to share this community with such caring and supportive families. Life can be full of challenges, but it’s so much better when we walk together. Team Meadow is here for you and your children—and we are grateful to partner with you in helping each child grow, learn, and thrive.
Wishing you a restful and joy-filled weekend!
With gratitude,
Tom & Jarrod
Tom Hundley, Principal
Jarrod Gatlin, Assistant Principal
Life can sometimes bring unexpected challenges, and we want our Boone Meadow families to know—you are not alone. If your family could use a little extra support with food items, meal assistance/student fees, whether for a short season or throughout the school year, we’re here to help in kind and confidential ways.
Weekend Food Support – BME Backpack Program
Through our Backpack Program, Boone Meadow provides non-perishable food items each Friday to families who may benefit from additional support. Items often include soups, vegetables, macaroni and cheese cups, or snacks to help bridge the weekend gap. Food is placed discreetly into students’ backpacks before they head home.
If you would like to receive extra food support through this program, please click the link below to sign up.
Backpack Program Signup – Fill out form
Meal Assistance and Materials Fees:
Families participating in the Free/Reduced Meals program will have student material fees automatically waived (except in cases of lost or damaged materials). If your family is facing financial challenges, please consider applying for meal assistance or contact our school counselor or the Business Services Department for support. Families can apply for meal assistance on the ZCS website under the "Departments" tab > Food Services. You can also click HERE: https://www.zcs.k12.in.us/departments/food-services/meal-assistance
You may also reach out to our school counselor or the Business Services Department for help navigating support options.
At Boone Meadow, we care deeply about our families and community. Please don’t hesitate to reach out—help is here, and you are important members of our caring community.
Our Student Council is sponsoring a Fall Food Drive next week (November 10–14) to support families and food pantries right here in our community. We invite all Boone Meadow families to join us in spreading kindness and care as we stock the shelves for those in need.
To make things a little extra fun, the grade level that collects the most items will win a hot chocolate treat, courtesy of our amazing PTO!
Suggested donation items include:
Soup and other canned goods (ravioli, etc.)
Canned fruit, vegetables, or beans
Canned tuna or chicken
Shelf-stable fruit juices (apple, tomato)
Baby foods and formula
Sugar
Cereal, granola bars, or cereal bars
Mac & cheese (boxes or individual cups)
Peanut butter and jelly (plastic jars, please)
Crackers or fruit snacks
Pasta, rice packets, or pasta sauce
Any shelf-stable snacks
(Kindly note: BME is unable to accept gift cards or monetary donations for the food drive. Thank you for your generosity.)
Thank you for considering how you can help make a difference for others this season. Together, we can show what it means to be part of the Boone Meadow community!
We’d love to see you at ZEF Bash on Saturday, but if you can’t make, it be sure to check out our ZEF Bash Silent Auction at https://qtego.us/qlink/zionsvilleef.
Bidding is open NOW and closes on the night of Bash at 9:30pm. There are so many great items to choose from — from coveted extra graduation tickets and reserved parking, Pacers tickets, sports and spa experiences, gift cards, everything Zionsville Eagles, and our always talked about AmFund Trips of a Lifetime. Be sure to check all of them out and bid on what you love and all for a good cause, helping us make grants that make a difference.
We look forward to honoring our American heroes at 9:30 AM on Monday, November 10, 2025. Veterans and their guests are invited to attend. In addition, we are also extending invitation to 4th grade parents/guardians (only) should they choose to attend. Please note that, due to capacity limitations, we are unable to accommodate any other families for the event.
Event Details:
- 9:15 AM: Veterans and their guests and preregistered fourth grade parents will be admitted into the building.
- 9:30-10:10 AM: Veterans Day Program in the gym.
Important Note:
All guests must complete the pre-registration/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 5, 2025 to ensure a smooth and safe event.
‘Tis the season! Adopt Team Meadow is launching today, offering you a chance to organize and contribute money towards gifts for Boone Meadow (BME) teachers and staff. It’s a wonderful way to spread joy to the many educators at BME through small contributions.
Sign up to “adopt” a BME teacher, staff member, or administrator by November 20th. Adopters will collect contributions over the coming weeks and coordinate holiday gifts for these special people at BME who spend their days with our children.
Become an adopter by clicking HERE or the link below.
FYI - All adopters receive a list of “favorite things” to make gift coordination easier.
Stay tuned for more details on how and when to contribute. Adopt Team Meadow is a wonderful way to spread joy to the many educators at BME through small contributions.
(Adopt Team Meadow is organized annually by the BME PTO.)
Get ready to hand-jive your way over to Zionsville Community High School for this year’s fall musical, GREASE!
Show dates: November 13–16
From poodle skirts to leather jackets, this high-energy production will have you tappin’ your toes and singing along.
Don’t miss the chance to cheer them on—tickets are goin’ faster than a drag race at Thunder Road! 🏁
Click the image or the "tickets" link above to the Performing Arts Center to snag your seats.
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 contact our school counselor, Lori Karnuta, 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. This service provides resources for a variety of needs.
Boone County Youth Assistance Program | YAP (booneyap.org)
765-335-0000
Zionsville Food Pantry – Serving all of Boone County Located at Zionsville Presbyterian Church, (317) 873-6503. Email assistance@zcp.org after Nov. 1 for holiday assistance.
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, Thanksgiving meals, and other resources.
Shalom House Provides meals and serves as a food resource for families including meals on school breaks (765) 891-9065 https://www.theshalomhouse.org/
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
Feeding Indiana’s Hungry https://feedingindianashungry.org/find-your-food-bank/
Boone County Community Chest Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boonecountycommunitychest/
Provides a public forum to view resources and items available for free.
Christmas with a Cop Boone County Fraternal Order of Police (ages infant – 12). Contact your child’s school counselor for an application.
Upcoming Events
Life Goals and Care Statements
Do the Right Thing/Treat People Right
I care for myself, for others, and for our space
November Lifeline: Gratitude
November 10: Veterans Day Program (9:30-10:15)
November 10-14 - BME Food Drive (Sponsored by BME Student Council)
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.
