Boone Meadow Friday Flyer

What is Bravery?

Often referred to as the "uncomfortable" lifeline trait. To be brave is to face your challenges, threats, or difficulties. It involves valuing a goal or conviction and acting upon it, whether popular or not. A central element involves facing, rather than avoiding, fears. Bravery requires creativity to find new ways to lead yourself through difficult circumstances.

There are three types of bravery (an individual may possess one of these or a combination):

• Physical bravery (e.g., firefighters, police officers, soldiers)
• Psychological bravery (e.g., facing painful aspects of oneself)
• Moral bravery (e.g., speaking up for what's right, even if it's an unfavorable opinion to a group)

A tremendous thank you to all of our parents and volunteers who created, crafted, organized, and led such fun and meaningful celebrations. Your time and creativity helped make today extra special for our students. It was the perfect way to “land the plane” on a strong week before we head into February Break!

In this week’s Flyer, be sure to check out important updates and opportunities, including:

• Kindergarten Registration – Registration is now open! We’re excited to begin welcoming our newest Eagles. Be sure to review details about enrollment and upcoming Kindergarten Round Up.

• Yearbook Sales – Orders are open now through March 13. Don’t miss your chance to capture this year’s memories!

• International Night (March 12) – Mark your calendars for this wonderful evening of culture, connection, and community.

• PTO Highlights – See what our amazing PTO has been up to and how you can stay involved.

Lastly, a friendly reminder that February Break begins at end of school TODAY! All Zionsville Community Schools campuses will be closed the week of February 16–20. We look forward to welcoming students back on the morning of February 23.

Wishing you a wonderful week ahead and a refreshing break with your families!

All the best,

Team Meadow, Tom & Jarrod

Tom Hundley, Principal

thundley@zcs.k12.in.us

Jarrod Gatlin, Assistant Principal

jgatlin@zcs.k12.in.us

Kindergarten Round Up will be hosted at each ZCS elementary school on Tuesday, March 24! This is an exciting opportunity for families with incoming Kindergarteners to learn more about our schools and the year ahead. Pre-registration is required and now open for families, so be sure to keep your eyes open for updates coming your way. Know a family with a future Kindergartener? Tell your neighbors!

Dine for Dollars!!
Our next event will be on Tuesday February 24th 11-8pm. Please join us at City BBQ for lunch or dinner! Use the promo code: GIVE for online orders or show your flyer in person!

BME Bash!
Theme: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE!
Our favorite event is coming soon, Friday April 24th from 5:30-8pm. We are currently in the planning phase for the event and auction. If you would like to get involved with planing, volunteering, or donations please contact us at boonemeadowpto@gmail.com.

Student Led Grant Update
The PTO would like to share our excitement in getting to award 15 student grants this year. Some of the grants we funded include Mrs Schermerhorn’s class pet, new craft boxes for 3rd and 4th grade, cheerleading items, flag football equipment, clothes for Nurse Amy, STEM bins and puzzles in the library, wobble chairs for 3rd grade, wild flower for a new flower garden will be planted in the spring and the 3rd and 4th grade will be able to start checking out board games from the library after February break!! There are a few more that we are still working on so stay tuned for more announcements soon!!

The Zionsville Fine Arts Department has teamed up with the town of Zionsville to display student artwork for the month of March.

There will a Youth Art Month First Friday Reception on March 6th, 2026 at Sullivan Munce Museum from 5-7pm. All Zionsville Community School students are invited to attend with their families. Letters from Mrs. Mathis will be sent home with the 40 students from Boone Meadow Elementary who will represent our school this year.

This year we are please to share that Boone Meadow Elementary has artwork located at:

• Hussey Mayfield Public Library
• Town Hall
• Sullivan Munce Museum
• Midwest Jewelers

It's time to order your child's 2025-26 Yearbook! Follow the link below to place your order online. If you need to pay by cash or check, please contact the office. (Fourth grade families: Please reference Mr. Hundley's ParentSquare message regarding yearbooks sent earlier this week.)

Back again this year! Cripe Photography GIFT A YEARBOOK. You have the opportunity to donate a yearbook to one of your child's peers. Your school decides who will receive this awesome gift thanks to your generosity!

Boone Meadow Yearbooks - ORDER HERE

ORDER DEADLINE: March 13 (late orders cannot be guaranteed a yearbook).

Questions? Please contact Cripe Photography HERE.

We are excited to announce that International Night is returning to Boone Meadow!

This exciting event will take place on Thursday, March 12 from 5:30 – 7:00 PM. On this special evening, BME families will come together and learn about the amazing and various cultures at Boone Meadow. Years past have been a tremendous success, and we are excited to do this once again. If you had a booth last year, we hope that you will consider having a booth again. (See details below.) If you did not host a booth last year but thought about it, now is your chance! You can also bring your family and enjoy the evening as a participant. Whatever you do, don’t miss out!

**If you are interested in having a booth, please email our assistant principal, Mr. Jarrod Gatlin, at jgatlin@zcs.k12.in.us. Please specify your name, your BME student’s name, and the country you will represent.

Life Goals and Care Statements

Do the Right Thing/Treat People Right

I care for myself, for others, and for our space

February Lifeline: Bravery

February 16-20: February Break (No School)

February 24 - Dine for Dollars (PTO) - City BBQ

March Lifeline: Perseverance

March 2 - March 13: IREAD Testing Window (2nd & 3rd grades)

March 10: PTO Mtg @ 6

March 12 - 2nd gr to Childrens Museum; 1st gr to Warren Performing Arts (Fairy Tales) ; International Night 5:30-7:00

March 13-14: ZWest Musical: NEWSIES

March 16-20 - Book Fair; (Family Shopping- March 18 @ 3:00-7:00)

March 16- March 26: ILEARN Checkpoint #3 (3rd & 4th grades)

March 16: 1st gr Music is Reading (5:30-6:45) & 3rd gr Recorder Showcase (7:15-8:00)

March 17 - St. Patrick's Day; End of Q3

March 18 - Bloodmobile (3-7 PM); Family Shopping (book fair)

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: Summative ILEARN testing - 3rd/4th grades

April 14: PTO Mtg @ 6

April 16: Kindy to Childrens Museum

April 21: Kindy Sing (5:00-6:00) & 4th Grade Music Finale (7:00-8:15)

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 School Performance @ 1:30 and Spring Concert @ ZWest @ 7

May 7: Class of 2039 (Incoming Kindy) Playground Meet & Greet (5:15-6:15) (rain date May 12)

May 12: 3rd gr Eagle Creek Service Project; PTO Mtg @ 6

May 13: 3rd gr Eagle Creek Service Project cont...

May 15: Field Day

May 22: 4th grade Statehouse/Downtown Tour

May 25: Memorial Day (No School)

May 26: Staff Mtg

May 27: 4th Grade Celebration

May 28: Last Day of School w/ students

May 29: Teacher Workday

May 31 - ZCHS Commencement

With our recent winter weather, this is a good time to share a few reminders about procedures on snowy or cold days:

• Two-hour delays: On delay days, we are unable to have outdoor recess due to the abbreviated day and adjusted schedules for related arts and lunch.

• Snow play: Students must have proper snow gear (snow pants, boots, hats, gloves) in order to play in the snow. Students without full gear will still have access to games and playground equipment in the cleared/safe areas of the back lot.

• Cold temperatures: We value fresh air, and students should be prepared for outdoor play if temperatures are above 10 degrees. Thank you for sending your child prepared for the weather.

• Label your gear: Winter gear is easily misplaced, and names on items help us return belongings quickly. Our lost and found grows rapidly this time of year!

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 1 time per month. As we implement this new system/procedure, we will limit availability the first two weeks to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday visits.

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.