A very happy St. Patrick’s Day from all of us to all of you! 🍀
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Erin (Babberl) Robey is a 2010 graduate who owns and operates the Boone Theater!
During Music in Our Schools Month, we’re proud to highlight our support for music education because it helps students improve memory, learn valuable teamwork skills, relieve stress, and so much more.
Thank you to the music educators who support our students! 🎼
Friendly reminders from the Ledges Elementary School Nurse! First, please call your child’s primary care provider to schedule their yearly well-child exam and update immunizations prior to your child starting school!
Preschoolers:
➡️ Certificate of Immunizations must be received prior to the first day of school (form printed by medical provider).
➡️ All incoming preschoolers must have a current physical. Physicals within 1 year from the start date of school this fall are classified as current. Physicals must be kept current throughout the school year. Physicals are no longer current when 1 year has passed from the previous physical and must be updated within 30 days of expiring. This can be mailed or faxed to your child’s elementary school.
Kindergartners:
➡️ Certificate of Immunizations must be received prior to the first day of school (form printed by medical provider).
➡️ Copy of your child’s most recent physical including lead testing results.
➡️ Dental Screening Form: https://tinyurl.com/yc5zmbyx
➡️ Student Vision Card: https://tinyurl.com/4rykat2k
Both dental and vision forms are available at your dentist and doctor’s offices, as well.
1st Grade:
➡️ NO required items if your child is a returning student.
➡️ New students are required to provide a Certificate of Immunization prior to the first day of school (form printed by medical provider) and a copy of your child’s most recent physical.
*Please note: If your child has an environmental/food allergy, will need medication administered while at school, or requires a special diet, those forms can be found on the Boone Community School District website: https://www.boonecsd.org/
Please notify the school nurse prior to your child attending school if they have a health condition that will require assistance. Thank you, and we look forward to welcoming students to Ledges Elementary this fall!
Happy Pi Day! How do you plan to celebrate? Here are some of our favorite ideas:
🥧Starting with 3.14, see how many digits of pi you can memorize
🥧Go for a 3.14-mile walk or run
🥧Order pizza with your friends
🥧Bake a pie
Let us know if you have any other fun suggestions!
REMINDER: Daylight saving time begins tomorrow! 🕰️ As it’s time to “spring forward,” be sure to move your clocks one hour ahead tonight.
On International Social Emotional Learning Day, we celebrate the value of SEL, which teaches skills like resilience, empathy, relationship building, and teamwork. Students carry the lessons learned through SEL into their lives after graduation—and it makes a positive difference!
Learn more: https://selday.org/
REMINDER: There will be no school for Boone CSD students on Friday, March 10, and next week is spring break! Students return to school on Monday, March 20. 🌷
Junior Lucy Hansen has been named 1 of 15 finalists nationwide for the America’s Next Great Intern award, presented by Rubin Education!
This semester, EDGE interns entered the America's Next Great Intern contest. Students submitted evidence to enter in the following areas:
➡️ Greeting/Intro/Professional Handshake
➡️ Phone Skills
➡️ Team Communication
➡️ Resiliency & Determination
➡️ Research & Critical Thinking
We are so proud of Lucy and the EDGE program! Vote for Lucy Hansen for America's Next Great Intern at https://rubineducation.com/vote/.
"Donut" go breaking my heart... join us for our last day of National School Breakfast Week tomorrow for Cinnamon & Sugar Mini donuts. But "donut" stop there! Each morning we provide full servings of nutrient-rich whole grains, fruit, and dairy options.
Students will be ready to learn at their very best!
This fall, we will welcome our youngest learners (TK-1st grade) to our new building—Ledges Elementary! In preparation for the 2023-24 school year, we would like to provide some tips to families to practice independence with your child, so they are ready for school.
🍎 Practice having your child go to the bathroom independently. Practice wiping, pulling on/off clothing (as well as snaps, zipping, and buttoning pants), and washing hands by themselves.
🍏 Provide your child with a non-preferred task (such as cleaning, doing a work task), and practice staying engaged in that assignment for 5 minutes.
🍎 Set a timer for 20 minutes and practice eating a meal without getting up, using utensils, and opening packages or drinks independently.
🍏 Provide your child the time and opportunity to put on their coats/sweatshirts, zipping them up, and putting their shoes on independently.
🍎 Provide your child the opportunity to follow multi-step directions independently. For example, “First I need you to put on your coat, then your shoes, and lastly, get in the car.”
🍏 Start a bedtime routine with your child! Start by going to bed by reading a book with your child and limiting screen time. Turn off lights and minimize distractions/sounds at an early bedtime. Your child needs lots of sleep for their bodies and brains to grow!
We hope you can try out these strategies as you prepare your child for the upcoming school year! We’re excited to welcome our new students to Ledges in a few short months!
Today is International Women’s Day! We’re honoring the remarkable achievements of women while recognizing the need for greater gender equality around the world.
March is Youth Art Month, and we’re proud to support art programs in our schools! Art education helps students learn valuable critical thinking and problem-solving skills, fosters creativity, and encourages self-expression. Thank you to the art educators who nurture the talents of young artists everywhere! 🎨
What's a pizza maker's favorite song?
Slice, Slice Baby!
Serving up slices of Breakfast Pizza tomorrow morning, get out there and "cheese" the day!
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Amanda (Johnson) Antons is a 1999 graduate who practices patent law and works for clients in the pharmaceutical industry!
Parent-teacher conferences for all TK-12 students will take place this week on Tuesday, March 7, from 4:30 to 8:00pm, as well as Thursday, March 9, from 2:00-4:00pm and 4:30-8:00pm. Thank you in advance for taking the time to meet with your student’s teacher!
Is it state fair time already? Not quite but you can get your "fair" share of deliciousness tomorrow for breakfast with Dutch Waffles. These are made with nutritious Whole Grian s and taste just like funnel cake. Come one, come all!
During National School Social Work Week, we recognize the valuable contributions of our school social workers and their colleagues nationwide.
The role of a school social worker is to provide critical mental and emotional health support to students—and by extension—parents, school staff, and the broader community. We’re so grateful for all they do!
Get excited: the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Boone CSD! 📚 Every book purchase helps inspire a love for reading in our students AND earns rewards towards new books for our school libraries!
The Book Fair will be open during Parent/Teacher Conferences at Boone Middle School, Lincoln Elementary, and Page Elementary:
📕 Tuesday, March 7 (4:30 to 8:00 p.m.)
📕 Thursday, March 9 (2:00 to 4:00 p.m. & 4:30 to 8:00 p.m.)
Franklin Elementary families are invited to attend the Book Fair at BMS, Lincoln, or Page! An online shop will also be available from March 6-19. Find the link for each school below:
📚 BMS: https://bookfairs-content.scholastic.com/bf/boonemiddleschool
📚 Lincoln: https://bookfairs-content.scholastic.com/bf/lincolnelementaryschool46
📚 Page: https://bookfairs-content.scholastic.com/bf/pageelementary
Thank you in advance for supporting our Book Fair!
On February 15, Boone High School hosted its annual College & Career Fair! Sixty-eight colleges and businesses were represented at the career fair, along with many others joining for various sessions.
The keynote speakers were Bridget Good, a recent graduate of Boone and an Iowa State alum who owns a fashion and retail business, and Tomas Gonzalez, a NASA engineer. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped us make this another successful event!
