Boone Meadow Friday Flyer
October 30, 2026
What a wonderful time of year at Boone Meadow! As we head into the weekend, we have so much to celebrate and so much to look forward to in the weeks ahead.
A HUGE shout-out to our amazing PTO and volunteers for their tremendous support of our students and staff! From helping make our Jog-A-Thon celebration a success to bringing our upcoming Literati Book Fair to life, your generosity and partnership make such a difference. Thanks to our incredible community, we reached our Jog-A-Thon goal, and every classroom had a celebration party and every student received a small gift of appreciation to celebrate their part in making it happen. We are so grateful for the way our Meadow community comes together for kids!
As we look ahead to next week, here are a few important reminders and exciting events:
- Daylight Saving Time Reminder: Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour before heading to bed Saturday night! Enjoy that extra hour of sleep as we fall back!
- Book Fair - November 2–6: Our Literati Book Fair is almost here! Today was preview day plus students will have opportunities to visit with their classes throughout the week, and families can shop during Family Conference Day on Thursday, November 5. You can also explore the online fair here: Shop the Online Book Fair. Thank you to our PTO and volunteers for making this special experience possible!
- Family Conferences - November 4–5: We look forward to connecting with families, celebrating student growth, and strengthening our home-school partnerships. If you haven't already, be sure to check your teacher's communication for conference details.
- Thursday, November 5 - eDay: All elementary students will participate in an eDay on Thursday. Teachers will share information and access to the learning modules students should complete at home, so please watch for classroom communications. Modules will go live for family/student access the day before on Wednesday, November 4th.
- Student Council Food Drive: Our Student Council is leading a food drive next week! This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to put our Life Goals into action by treating people right, doing the right thing, and caring for others in our community. Watch for additional information about how your family can participate!
- Veterans Day Program - November 11, 9:30–10:15 a.m.: We look forward to honoring the brave men and women who have served our country. We welcome veteran guests and their guests, along with parents/guardians and grandparents of our third- and fourth-grade students. Due to space limitations, we are unable to accommodate additional extended family members. Thank you for helping us create a meaningful experience for our honored guests! Please review the program information and registration details shared by the school. All pre-registrations for guests should be completed by end of day, November 4th.
- Wellness/STEM Family Night - November 19, 5:30–7:00 p.m.: Mark your calendars for an evening of hands-on fun, discovery, and learning for the whole family. We can't wait to see you there!
- A Halloween Weekend Reminder: If your family is celebrating Halloween this weekend, have fun, make some great memories, and please be safe!
Thank you for being such an important part of our community. We are grateful for the partnership, encouragement, and care you bring to our school each day. Together, we continue to build a community where Everyone Belongs Here!
Have a wonderful weekend, and we look forward to another great week at BME!
Tom & Jarrod
Tom Hundley, Principal
Jarrod Gatlin, Assistant Principal
We look forward to honoring our American heroes at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Veterans and their guests are invited to attend. In addition, we are also extending invitation to 3rd & 4th grade parents/guardians (and grandparents too) should they choose to attend. Please note that, due to capacity limitations, we are unable to accommodate any other extended families for the event.
Event Details:
- 9:15 AM: Veterans and their guests and preregistered third/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 4, 2026 to ensure a smooth and safe event.
Please save the date! Conferences are a time to celebrate your child’s growth and partner together for their continued success. While these dates are set aside for formal conferences, know that our teachers always welcome your communication to support your child’s journey. Please don't hesitate to reach out to them to dialogue or share concerns and/or successes!
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 2 - 6: Book Fair & Food Drive
November 4: Family Conferences (3:00-5:30)
November 5: E-Day & Family Conferences (11:00-7:00)
November 10: PTO Mtg 6 P; Dine for Dollars @ Culvers (see flyer - included above)
November 11: Veterans Day Program; PTO Mahjong Tournament (@ ZCHS - see information and sign up located above)
November 19: STEM/Wellness Night
November 24: Twin Day
November 25-27: Thanksgiving Break
November 30: NWEA Window Opens (K-4)
December Lifeline: Hope
December 8: PTO Mtg @ 6
December 18: PJ Day; Winter Parties/End of Q2/S1
December 21- January 4: Winter Break
January Lifeline: Curiosity
January 4 - Teacher Workday
January 5 - Students return to school; ILEARN Checkpoint #2 (1/5-1/15)
January 11: WIDA testing window opens (through 2/26)
January 12: Report Cards posted to PS; PTO Mtg @ 6
January 18: MLK Jr Day (No School)
January 19 - Feb 5 - CogAT Testing (K & 2)
January 21 - Webs of Support 5:30-6:30 (Transition to middle school event for BME 4th gr parents/guardians)
February Lifeline: Bravery
February 2: Step Up Program (4th gr transition) @ ZWest
February 5 (observed) - Global School Play Day
February 9: PTO Mtg @ 6
February 12: Cozy Sweatshirt Day; Friendship/Valentines Parties
February 15-19: February Break (No School)
March Lifeline: Perseverance
March 1 - March 12: IREAD Testing Window (2nd & 3rd gr)
March 9: PTO Mtg @ 6
March 10: Blood Drive (Bloodmobile)
March 15-19: Spring Book Fair
March 15- March 25: ILEARN Checkpoint #3 (3rd & 4th gr)
March 16 - End of Q3
March 23 - Kindy Roundup
March 25: Crazy Hair Day
March 26 -April 2: - Spring Break
April Lifeline: Zest/Enthusiasm
April 5: Return to school from Spring Break
April 6: Report cards posted in PS
April 12- May 7: ILEARN summative testing - 3rd/4th grades
April 13: PTO Mtg @ 6
April 30: Boone Meadow Bash
May Lifeline: Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence
May 3 - May 14: NWEA (K-2 only)
May 11: PTO Mtg @ 6
May 25: 4th gr celebration
May 26: Last day of school
May 27: Teacher Workday
May 31: Memorial Day
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.
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 visitors and 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.
