Boone Meadow Friday Flyer
October 23, 2026
Can you believe we’re already nearing the end of October? Time is flying at The Meadow! We’ve had a wonderful first week back from Fall Break, filled with new learning, assessments, and plenty of reasons to celebrate.
Our 3rd and 4th graders completed their first round of ILEARN checkpoints, giving their best effort to show what they know. Classrooms are also diving into exciting new literacy modules, and students and staff are beginning preparations for our Veterans Day program.
Here’s a peek at what students are exploring in literacy:
Kindergarten: Once Upon a Farm — Life on the farm
1st Grade: Creature Features — Unique animal features
2nd Grade: The American West — Early American life in the West
3rd Grade: Outer Space — How we learn about space
4th Grade: Extreme Settings — How challenging environments shape people
It’s exciting to see our students reading, researching, writing, and building new knowledge! Families will also find assessment and screening information coming home, plus Quarter 1 report cards available in PowerSchool on Tuesday, October 27.
Mark Your Calendars!
- Family Conferences | November 4–5 - Conferences are a valuable opportunity to celebrate your child’s growth and strengthen the home-school partnership. Thursday, November 5, will be an e-Day for all elementary students.
- Fall Book Fair | November 2–6 - Our Literati Book Fair is almost here! Students will preview the fair on October 30 and visit with their classes throughout the week. Families can also shop during Family Conference Day on November 5. Also, you can view the Online Book Fair HERE: https://literati.com/a/store?school=boone-meadow-elementary-school-whitestown-in
- Veterans Day Program | November 11, 9:30–10:15 a.m. -We look forward to honoring those who have served our country. We welcome veteran guests and their guests, along with parents/guardians and grandparents of our 3rd and 4th graders. Due to space limitations, we’re unable to accommodate additional extended family members. Thank you for understanding as we create a meaningful experience for our honored guests. Please see the information below for additional details.
- Wellness/STEM Family Night | November 19, 5:30–7:00 p.m. - Save the date for an evening of hands-on fun, discovery, and learning for the whole family!
Thanks for being such an important part of our Meadow community. We’re grateful for the partnership, encouragement, and care you bring to our school each day. There’s so much good happening here, and we’re excited for all that’s ahead!
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.
October can bring lots of excitement, changes in routines (hello, Fall Break!), and big emotions! Children are still learning how to recognize their feelings and manage their reactions.
When feelings get BIG, help your child practice:
1. Notice: “What are you feeling? What is your body telling you?”
2. Pause: Take a breath, get some space, or use a calming strategy.
3. Choose: “What can I do that will help me feel better?”
Try saying:
- “I can see you're really frustrated. Let's help your body calm down.”
- “It's okay to feel angry. It's not okay to hurt someone.”
- “Would you like to take a break or take some deep breaths?”
Remember: All feelings are okay. Not all behaviors are okay. Our goal isn't to make big feelings disappear—it’s to help children learn what to do with them.
At home, practice calming strategies when your child is already calm. That makes it easier to use them when big feelings arrive!
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
October Lifeline: Teamwork
October 19-30: ILearn Checkpoint 1 for 3rd/4th gr
October 27: Report Cards posted to PS
November Lifeline: Gratitude
November 2 - 6: Book Fair
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 (show flyer - included above)
November 11: Veterans Day Program
November 25-27: Thanksgiving Break
November 30: NWEA Window Opens (K-4)
December Lifeline: Hope
December 8: PTO Mtg @ 6
December 18: 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: 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 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.
