Boone Community School District

This weekend, BHS Toreador Theatre is proud to present “Murder on the Orient Express”! Performances will take place at Boone High School Friday, March 31, and Saturday, April 1 at 7:00pm (both shows). Tickets are $6 for adults and K-12 students. To guarantee a reserved seat, please purchase tickets online at https://events.ticketspicket.com/agency/6ca5aba9-747c-4c44-9972-88a8228630b2/events. Remaining tickets can be purchased at the door the night of the show (online or cash). Disclaimer to Families: This show contains some strong language (a few explicit words) and mature content (darker themes).

Franklin Elementary is excited to host its Fine Arts Showcases from 6:30 to 7:30pm in the Franklin Gym on the following dates: ✅Tuesday, March 28: 2nd grade ✅Thursday, March 30: 3rd grade ✅Tuesday, April 4: 4th grade We hope you’ll join us as we admire our students’ amazing work!

This weekend, BHS Toreador Theatre is proud to present “Murder on the Orient Express”! Performances will take place at Boone High School Friday, March 31, and Saturday, April 1 at 7:00pm (both shows). Tickets are $6 for adults and K-12 students. To guarantee a reserved seat, please purchase tickets online at https://events.ticketspicket.com/agency/6ca5aba9-747c-4c44-9972-88a8228630b2/events. Remaining tickets can be purchased at the door the night of the show (online or cash).

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Maren LaFollette is a 2015 graduate who works in accounting, does makeup, and creates social media content for brands!

Save the Date! In May, we will hold Preschool & Kindergarten Experience Days to allow students to get a glimpse into what their day will look like next school year. Students will have the opportunity to meet staff and their future classmates! Both experience days will be held at Page Elementary. Our TK/Kindergarten Experience Day will be held on Friday, May 5 from 8:30 to 11am. This event will allow your TK or kindergarten student to practice being in TK or Kinder! Fun activities and learning will help children hold this memory all summer long when they think about school. Our Preschool Experience Day will be held on Wednesday, May 10. The day will be split into four, one-hour visits to allow children to get to know staff and each other more closely! Letters with assigned times will be sent during the first week of April. Students and families are invited to join us to learn more about our new Ledges Elementary School, our programming, and our staff. We look forward to meeting you!

Congratulations to Sierra Sherry and Emma Westfall on being selected for the All-State Speech Festival! Sierra was nominated for Original Oratory, and Emma was nominated for Public Address. Only 400 students from across the state have been selected by the IHSSA as Outstanding Performers and invited to participate in the 46th Annual All-State Festival of Individual Events. The festival will be held Monday, March 27 at the University of Northern Iowa.

Did you know? Our Boone Extended Preschool (BEP) program offers wrap-around childcare for 4 year-old preschool students from 7am to 5:30pm! Activities in the BEP classroom are structured around preschool academic and social-emotional learning targets. We invite you to learn more about this great program: https://sites.google.com/boone.k12.ia.us/earlychildhoodregistration/childcare

It was great to welcome our students back from spring break today! We hope you enjoyed your time off. Now, let’s make the rest of the school year truly special!

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.