January 25, 2018 Print NewsletterEverything you need to know about Meadowbrook Elementary is found on our website: Meadowbrook
********************************************* January MenuTo see what is for breakfast and lunch this month; please click here. Want to join your child for hot lunch? Please let us know if you would like to order hot lunch; by notifying the office no later than 9:00 am on the day you plan to visit. You are also welcome to bring in lunch to enjoy with them.
********************************************************************** Referendum Update
The Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution on an operational referendum for the April 3, 2018 spring election ballot. This referendum differs from the April, 2017 referendum, in large part, because of the duration. The Board listened to the community through surveys and the Community Task Force Committee. The feedback was clear that the recurring nature of the April, 2017 referendum was not acceptable. The 5 year duration on the current referendum allows the district to address the immediate needs of class size, compensation, and facilities maintenance. As the Board works to address its financial challenges, we are committed to providing as much information as possible. For more information about the referendum, please visit www.hssd.k12.wi.us/referendum. If you have any questions for the Board of Education, please reach out to your board member listed in this article. ********************************************************************** HSSD Board of Education Announces Referendum Plans for April 3, 2018 Election
February is National Children's Dental Health Month. The district has partnered with the Bridging Brighter Smiles organization to provide dental health services to students at school. Please click here to read about the program and how you can take advantage of this program. Staff SpotlightSo who has been teaching for 31 years and loves to relax with their dog? It's Mrs. Stebor!
Mystery for this week: This person graduated from UW Stevens Point, and loves to write with colorful pens. They also have two children who attend Meadowbrook and they themselves graduated from Bay Port! The answer will be revealed in next week's newsletter! ********************************************************************** Inclement weather may necessitate the closing or delay of school. If schools are closed this will also include the cancellation of all extra curricular activities and events at the community pool unless otherwise stated. Many local television stations now give you the option to sign up for text alerts; and also feature a listing of closing and delays on the home page of their web site. You will also be notified by phone and email of any closings or delays via the District's automated message system.
Click here to read about how you can minimize the effects of the flu; and how you can tell the difference in the symptoms you or your family are experiencing.
********************************************************************* Let’s Talk!
with Mrs. VanAsten and Mrs. Heim, Speech-Language Pathologists Already a few weeks in; welcome to 2018! With a new year comes the promise of a fresh beginning. We pose the question to our students; What do you want to start fresh with this year?. We find that an easy attribute to “freshen up” on is one’s social and pragmatic skills. In the age of texting, Tweeting, Instagraming - you name it!-, it’s easy for students to forget basic social skills. Some of the most basic social and pragmatic skills a person can possess are also some of the most important. This includes making eye contact with people you are speaking with, being an attentive listener, and having appropriate body basics. Making eye contact with a person can sometimes feel intimidating, but it’s a great way to increase the connection between two people as they speak. You can show you are being an attentive listener by responding to a person’s comments either non-verbally (such as nodding in agreement to something they say) or verbally (by asking them a question related to the topic they are talking about). Having good body basics is a great way to show respect. Standing about an arm’s length away from your speaking partner is typically a suitable distance that makes both people feel comfortable. Parents and students alike can model appropriate social skills at the dinner table, soccer practice, or anywhere! Good social skills are a key to effective communication. Until next month, we wish you all the best in the new year!! Mrs. Katie VanAsten Mrs. Julie Heim |
Volume 7; Issue 19Upcoming Events at MeadowbrookFriday, Jan. 26 - Studio K.I.D. Meeting 7:45-8:30
3/4 grade Choir 8:00 am 3rd grade Peer Group 11:50-12:20 Bulldog Blast - Hat Day 2nd Quarter Report Cards are ready Thursday, Feb.1 - Bulldog Bash Friday, Feb.2 - NO SCHOOL Tuesday, Feb.6 - PSA Meeting 6:30 pm Thursday, Feb.8 - Student Council 7:45 am-8:30 am Sweet Mimi's Fundraiser for PSA Friday, Feb.9 - Studio K.I.D. Meeting 7:45 - 8:30 4th Grade Peer Group 11:20-11:50 February Birthdays eat with Mrs. Zimmer ******************************************** Are your child's headphones/ear buds in working condition? They are used on a daily basis in most classrooms so it is important that each child has their own; and they are in working condition. Occasionally they need to be replaced mid year. Did you come across a pair that aren't yours? They are probably on loan from the library; please have your child return them ASAP; so they are available for another child to use if the need arises. ********************************************************************** Kids like to go online and use cell phones to email, chat, watch videos, send messages, play games, and do homework. But sometimes the language they use with each other can get mean or rude. It's important for kids to appreciate that their words can cause unintentional harm, whether used online or in person. Sometimes meanness is accidental, but, when people use digital tools such as the Internet or text messages to deliberately make another person feel angry, sad, or scared, that's cyberbullying. Examples of cyberbullying include sending hurtful texts or instant messages, posting embarrassing photos or video, spreading mean rumors online or with a cell phone, or doing mean things to someones character in an online world. Common Sense Media offers these steps to follow if your child is being cyberbullied:
********************************************************************** In March parents of 4th graders will be asked to choose a 5th grade music class. Course descriptions and registration information will be available on March 14th, and parents and students will learn about band, chorus, and orchestra classes at Lineville. A selection must be made and the registration completed within two weeks.
Parents who desire more information at this time are invited to visit the music class websites, which are linked to the Lineville home page: http://linevillehssd.weebly.com ********************************************************************** 2018 BAY PORT YOUTH TRACK CLUB OPEN TO BOYS & GIRLS
IN GRADES 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 The program includes a T-shirt, free entry into Bay Port track meets, an introduction to and instruction in track and field events, and a ribbon for every child during our club meets. All track club activities will occur at the Bay Port High School track facilities. Please meet on the asphalt area behind the concession stand. APRIL 25 PRACTICE 4:15 - 5:45 WED. MAY 2 PRACTICE 4:15 - 5:45 WED. MAY 9 CLUB MEET 4:15 - 5:45 WED. MAY 16 CLUB MEET 4:15 - 5:45 We will accept younger children, but understand our practices and club meets are geared toward boys and girls in grades 3, 4, 5, and 6. If you have any questions, please call Girls Head Coach Victor Murphy (662-9857) or Boys Head Coach Andy Nuthals (662-7151). Our activity is outdoors and weather dependent. If weather is severe we will cancel. Because of the large number of commitments at this time of the year, missed days will not be rescheduled. To register your child; please click here. Community CalendarOur schools now use the Activity Scheduler from rSchoolToday as our School Calendaring system. All of the information is updated in real-time. This link rSchoolToday Calendar walks you through the process to view the events you choose. Once you choose what you want to see on the report it gives the option to subscribe to the calendar.
February 3 Einstein Expo presented by WPS at Shopko Hall, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Expo Admission is $4 at the door, (free for ages 2 & under). A day of fun, hands-on science, technology, engineering & math activities for families. February 9 - Bay Port's "Carnival for a Cure" event organized by the Sting Cancer club. Click here for more info. |
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