Boone Meadow Friday Flyer

"I am a helpful and contributing group and team member, and feel responsible for helping the team reach its goals."

Teamwork means helping and caring for others so the whole group can succeed—whether that’s your class, your family, a sports team, or your friends. When you show teamwork, you do your part, try your best, and look out for the people around you. Good teammates are reliable, kind, and willing to work together to make things better for everyone.

Family Discussion:
Talk together about ways you can show teamwork in your everyday life.
Questions to Try:

We’ve had a wonderful week back following Fall Break, and great things are happening here at The Meadow! Our third- and fourth-grade students did an outstanding job on their first round of ILEARN checkpoints—giving their best effort to show what they know. Students and staff are also beginning rehearsals for our Veterans Day program, and classrooms are diving into new and exciting literacy modules.

This season’s learning topics are full of curiosity and wonder!

• 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 people learn about space)

• 4th Grade: Extreme Settings (how challenging settings or environments change people)

It’s inspiring to see our students reading, researching, and writing as they explore these fascinating themes.

Beyond literacy and math, our days are filled with learning, community, and growth. Here are a few updates and reminders for families:

Family Conferences – November 5–6: Family Conferences are right around the corner! These important conversations allow us to celebrate your child’s progress and strengthen the home-school partnership. As a reminder, Thursday, November 6 will be an e-Day for all elementary students. Please connect with your child’s teacher if you have questions about your conference time or the e-Day plans.

Veterans Day Program – Monday, November 10 (9:30–10:15 AM): Students are preparing for our annual Veterans Day Program, a meaningful event to honor those who have served our country.

We warmly welcome veteran guests (and their guests), as well as parents/guardians of 4th-grade students. Due to space limitations, we are unable to accommodate extended family or parents of students in other grades. Thank you for understanding as we create a memorable and creative experience for our honored guests.

NOTE: All guests must pre-register by 3:00 PM on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 to ensure a smooth and safe event. (Link for pre-registration is HERE: Veterans Day Pre-Registration Link)

Student Directory (Directory Spot): The BME PTO is offering an opt-in student directory to help families connect! If your child mentions a new friend and you’d like to reach out for a playdate or party invitation, this is a great tool. Please note that ZCS staff cannot share contact information of other students/families, so the PTO directory is your best way to connect family-to-family. Check the information below for details on how to join.

Jog-A-Thon Celebration – October 31: We did it—we met and even surpassed our Jog-A-Thon goal! These funds will directly support our students, classrooms, and school programs. To celebrate, PTO is hosting an Indy 500–themed extended recess with inflatables, Matchbox racetracks, and music. It’s sure to be a fun-filled celebration for all!

Dine for Dollars – Chipotle Night (Tuesday, October 28) 4-8 PM: Join us for our next Dine for Dollars event at Chipotle (North Michigan Rd., north of Target). Show the flyer (or use the code DNFYH6T when ordering), and 25% of sales will come back to BME to support our outdoor learning initiatives!

Once again, thank you for your continued partnership and support. As always, our door is open should you ever need assistance or want to connect about your child’s learning journey.

With gratitude and appreciation,

Tom & Jarrod

Tom Hundley, Principal

thundley@zcs.k12.in.us

Jarrod Gatlin, Assistant Principal

jgatlin@zcs.k12.in.us

ZCS will soon issue supplemental fee statements to families. These fees are based on the actual cost of materials used by students and help ensure that high-quality learning materials continue to support instruction across all classrooms.

Families participating in the Free/Reduced Meals program will have these 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

Supplemental fee statements will be sent to elementary families the week of 10/27 via ParentSquare from the ZCS Business Office.

For additional details and information, please reference Dr. Coffman's original message sent via ParentSquare on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we work together to provide the best learning experiences for all students.

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. (Link for pre-registration is HERE: Veterans Day Pre-Registration Link)

Dine for Dollars is back this month on Tuesday, Oct 28th! All the proceeds from the event throughout the year will go towards an outdoor learning space! Show this flyer or use the code DNFYH6T to order and 25% of the sales will come back to BME!!

*New Process for 2025-2026!*

To be included in the annual student directory, please fill out your information at the link below by Friday, October 31st! Directory information will be used to create Adopt Team Meadow class lists and will also be available in the Directory Spot app in early November.

Submit Directory Spot Information

Please reach out to Brecken VanHoy at brecken.vanhoy@gmail.com with any questions.

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 24: Report Cards posted to PS

October 28: Dine for Dollars @ Chipotle (4-8PM on N. Michigan Rd)

October 31: Indy 500 Themed Recess (for reaching Jog-A-Thon goal)

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 (9:30-10:15)

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

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 school office.

Student Handbook

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.