Meadowbrook Weekly Update
Week of January 30, 2022
ASB February Carnation Gram Sale Information
Community Conversation - Mark Your Calendars
Families and Students are invited to attend a Community Conversation on Racial Equity and Inclusion. We would like to engage in conversation with families and students to foster trust and build relationships focused on improving racial equity and inclusion in Poway Unified Schools.
Tuesday, February 1st 6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. via Zoom
Tuesday, April 26th 6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. via Zoom
Please RSVP to receive Zoom code:
https://forms.gle/y4EoEYK8VSqMwTyw9
Mustang Snack Drive Donations
Our Meadowbrook Student Services Team would love your support! As a family community when we combine our individual donations to the school, we contribute to the needs of our students’ educational experiences throughout these middle school years.
Please consider donating individually wrapped healthy snacks. For example: granola bars, goldfish, fruit snacks, etc. You can drop your donation in the front office from 7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M..
Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Club Live
MBMS Student Services is hosting a new club! Come find out more about Club Live! Meetings will be held on late start Tuesdays in the Student Center, room #215. If you have any further questions please feel free to stop by room #215 and ask for Ms. Melissa.
CLUB LIVE Provides:
Development of strong, confident and successful young people
Leadership opportunities
Community Service
Developing friendships
Building self-esteem
Poway High School Engineering Academy
Lunar New Year
ELPAC Testing
AVID College Week
6th Grade Camp
Our 6th grade camp will be held at Camp Cuyamaca May 9th, 2022 - May 13th, 2022. Information packets will be sent home the week of February 14th. We will be accepting registration forms and payment starting Monday, February 28th - Friday, March 4th from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 A.M. in front of the school. The cost of 6th grade camp is $415. Payment can be made by cash or check payable to Meadowbrook Middle School. Payment plans and financial assistance will be available. Final registration is required by March 31, 2022.
Preparing for camp and FAQ
We will continue to keep you updated as our camp date approaches.
Would you like to be on the PTSA board next year?
Almost all of our current Meadowbrook board members will be moving on this spring, and we need strong PTA leaders for next year at Meadowbrook. Training and help is provided to all new board members. Please reach out to Sara Alsop, Volunteer Chair, at mbmsvolunteers@gmail.com with questions and interest. Thank you!
Effective Strategies to Advocate for Your Child in Special Education - NEW Course
Whether you suspect your child would benefit from special education services or are already in the process, come discover and practice tools to improve communication with teachers, administrators, and case managers. Spend time with Laurie Magulac to discuss how to increase collaboration and create your child's education plan as well as develop tools to process meetings and diagnoses.
In-Person Tuesday, 2/1/22 at Poway Adult School from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Class fee: $24/individual or $29/couple (for couple enrollment parent needs to contact Poway Adult School).
Parenting Well Through Life Changes - NEW Course
Change is a part of life that comes in many forms which can include divorce, moving, and loss. How do we manage our own response to change while parenting our children effectively?
Spend time with Laurie Magulac to learn strategies to:
1. Understand and recognize stress in your child during change.
2. Help your child cope in healthy ways.
3. Manage and diffuse tough behaviors that may arise.
4. Not burn out while you are helping your child through the process.
In-Person Tuesday, 2/8/22 at Poway Adult School from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Class fee: $24/individual or $29/couple (for couple enrollment parent needs to contact Poway Adult School).
Yearbooks
Box Tops
Not a PTSA Member yet? Join now -- it's only $11
PTSA Membership is only $11 each, and anyone can be a member (parent, student, family, relatives, friend, boss, anyone!). When you join our PTSA, you're helping us fund many important programs during the school year, including Cross Country, Book Fair, SAT Testing, and more. Joining can be done easily by using Totem (https://ronr.pro/mbms) or by filling out an application and dropping it with a check/cash in the PTSA dropbox in the office.
Important Dates to Remember
January 31, 2022 - Professional Growth Day - Non Student Day
February 14-18, 2022 - AVID College Week
February 21-25, 2022 - District Recess - No School
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