Boone Meadow Friday Flyer
August 15, 2025
Exploring, Creating, and Growing Together
Whew! We wrapped up our first full week of school since May, and it’s incredible to see the energy and curiosity flowing through our hallways and learning spaces. Students have been diving into new topics, tackling challenging content, and discovering fresh opportunities to explore—whether it’s digging in the STEM garden, discovering the local bookmobile, collaborating with classmates, or making exciting connections in their learning.
We are deeply grateful for your partnership in fostering this love of learning. Your encouragement at home makes a world of difference in the way students engage here at school.
Safety Spotlight: Arrival & Dismissal - As we continue to settle into our daily routines, we want to keep arrival and dismissal times safe and efficient for everyone. Your cooperation is essential in helping protect our students, staff, and families during these high-traffic times:
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Yield to school buses exiting campus—our drivers are on tight schedules and appreciate your courtesy.
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Watch for pedestrians and cyclists—many of our students are vulnerable in these busy moments.
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Stay off phones and remove distractions—we need all eyes on the road and surroundings.
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Keep car tags visible in the car line to help us move safely and efficiently.
We’ll have more presence at the north gate/access road to support safety efforts. Thank you for your attentiveness and teamwork.
Mark Your Calendars for the coming days...
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Picture Day – This Wednesday, August 20 - Smiles ready! All school photo orders will be completed online—see details below to pre-order.
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Curriculum Night – This Thursday, August 21 - A special evening to learn more about classroom routines, curriculum, and expectations for the year ahead. More details are located below.
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Eagle Fest – This Friday, August 22 - Join this community celebration hosted by ZCS Athletics! Games, fun, and school spirit for the whole family. (With my broken foot, I’m sadly sidelined from the dunk tank this year—Mr. Gatlin’s “bionic arm” keeps him out as well!)
Thank you for helping us make Boone Meadow a place where students explore, create, and thrive every day!
We are so proud of the energy and contributions your children bring to Boone Meadow each day. With your partnership, we’re off to a strong start—and the best is yet to come!
Enjoy the beautiful weekend, and we eagerly await the return of our students' smiles next week!
Warm regards,
Tom and Jarrod
Tom Hundley, Principal
Jarrod Gatlin, Assistant Principal
PRE-ORDERING for Boone Meadow Elementary Picture Day is now open! To order with a debit or credit card, please follow the link below. All pre-ordering will close after Wednesday, August 20, 2025. 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. Proof ordering will be available 4-6 weeks after photo day once packages have been delivered.
https://www.cripephoto.com/boone-meadow-order-page
If you have any questions or concerns please fill out the CRIPE Customer Service Contact Form
During this event for adult parents and caregivers, each classroom teacher will present a half hour session highlighting the curriculum, events, and expectations for the year ahead. Each grade level has a designated time, indicated in the calendar below. You will also be able to visit informational booths from various district and community organizations.
5:00-5:30 Preschool
5:30-6:00 Kindergarten
6:00-6:30 1st Grade
6:30-7:00 2nd Grade
7:00-7:30 3rd Grade
7:30-8:00 4th Grade
As we plan for the year ahead, we want to ensure to communicate regarding our expectations regarding electronic devices. These devices are a distraction to our students (not just the students wearing them) and have become a disruption to the classroom learning environment. This is addressed in our elementary handbook Elementary Handbook and is copied below. Teachers will request students to store smartwatches/cell phones in their backpacks and lockers during the school day. Please note that our teachers have phones in their classrooms and will be able to communicate if an emergency occurs. As always, we thank you for your support and cooperation!
Electronic Devices and Other Restricted Items in School
The following items are restricted on school grounds: toys, trading cards, valuables, and electronic devices not academically necessary including but not limited to cell phones, tablets, and smart watches. These items may NOT be used by students in the building or on school-sponsored transportation, unless the student has permission by the supervising adult. Electronic devices are to be used for educational purposes only. When not in use for educational purposes they need to be off and stored in the student’s locker or backpack during the school day. A reminder that communication for a student’s dismissal change should not be made through a student’s electronic device but always needs to be made directly to the teacher or school office. The school accepts no responsibility if these items are lost, stolen or damaged and is not responsible for investigating the loss or damage of these items. The student and parents/guardians accept full responsibility for these items.
Breakfast is served daily in the cafeteria from 7:45 to 8:00 AM. Please note that the serving line will close promptly at 7:55 AM.
Important Details:
- Cost: Breakfast is $1.40, with a reduced price of $0.30 for students determined as eligible for 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.
We know students being present at school benefits them in numerous ways from learning to connecting. Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 482, a new Indiana law as of July 2025, is bringing changes to how attendance is documented and reported to the state. Our ZCS Board of Trustees has updated our attendance policy and student handbooks to align with SEA 482. Below is a graphic to help you understand these updates.
*ZCS policy and state law outline different procedures for students with significant medical circumstances.
Indiana code (IC 20-34-4-5) states that all children attending public schools in our state shall be immunized according to requirements set forth by the Indiana Department of Health. Please ensure that the health clinic professional in your child’s school has been supplied with the most up-to-date copy of your child’s immunization records!
A link to the required immunizations for the 2025-2026 school year can be found here.
Clinics will be offered by the Boone County Health Department (BCHD) throughout the community to provide the required immunizations for school-aged children.
BCHD Catch Up Evening Clinics (Walk-In)
All SCHOOL-AGED children, offering required immunizations for school
Wednesday, 8/13/25 from 3:00-7:00 PM
Wednesday, 8/27/25 from 3:00-7:00 PM
at the Boone County Health Department
Upcoming Events
August Lifeline: Life Goals and Care Statements
Do the Right Thing/Treat People Right
I care for myself, for others, and for our space
August 20: Picture Day
August 21: Curriculum Night 5:00-8:00 PM
- 5:00-6:00 Preschool
- 5:30-6:00 Kindergarten
- 6:00-6:30 1st Grade
- 6:30-7:00 2nd Grade
- 7:00-7:30 3rd Grade
- 7:30-8:00 4th Grade
August 22 - EagleFest @ Jennings Field/ZCHS
September Lifeline: Kindness
September 1: Labor Day (No School)
September 2 & 3: Body Safety Lessons
September 5: JAT Kickoff @ lunch
September 9: PTO Mtg @ 6 PM
September 11: Vision Screening (Lion's Club) 1st & 3rd grades
September 18 & 19: 4th Grade to Camp Tecumseh
September 26: Jog-A-Thon
October Lifeline: Teamwork
October 1: Blood Mobile
October 3: PTO Family Movie Night
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
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
Every morning and afternoon, we safely transport approximately 550 students within a 10-15 minute window. During dismissal, students stay in their classrooms until called for buses, cars, BAC, or walkers. Our dedicated staff ensures every child gets where they need to be. Thank you for following our routines and procedures—your cooperation is crucial to keeping everyone safe.
Car Riders:
- Enter Boone Meadow via Eagle Church entrance/access road for both arrival and dismissal.
- Near the end of the access road, Kindergarten-4th grade vehicles should form two lines and wait for staff signals to approach the curb.
- Morning drop-off begins at 7:50; Kindergarten drop-off at 8:50.
- Drop off at the curb unless otherwise necessary. Extra foot traffic delays arrival.
- Adults are to remain in vehicles and students must exit on the curb side.
- Keep the fire lane clear until signaled to pull up for potential emergencies and deliveries.
- For dismissal/pick up, drivers are to clearly display car/family numbers. Please use the approved current school year placard provided your family at open house.
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.
