Meadowbrook Weekly Update
Week of January 2, 2022
MEF & PTSA - Grab and Go Holiday Treats
Thank You for your Toy Drive donations!
6th & 7th Grade Band Concert
PE-A-THON
Counselors' Classroom Presentations:
Counselors are utilizing Second Step to provide instruction based on the latest research in adolescent development and social psychology. Lessons will begin with 8th grade in January and will focus on stres. February lessons will explore careers and colleges.
Teen Positive Parenting Program in Spanish
PUSD is pleased to share that we are offering the Teen Positive Parenting Program in Spanish for FREE via ZOOM! This webinar series is designed for parents and will address raising responsible teenagers while improving family communication. The webinar is offered for Spanish speaking parents:
FREE SPANISH Teen Positive Parenting Program via ZOOM
Wednesdays, January 19th, January 26th and February 2nd 2022 from 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
If you are interested in attending, you can register through the link provided on the attached flyer (where is states “presione aqui” in Spanish towards the bottom of the flyer), or parents can contact the Caring Connections Center to RSVP at (858) 668-4084 or email: vephraim@powayusd.com.
Parenting and Supporting LGBTQ+ Children and Teens
PART I: The Basics
Join Angelle Maua to gain greater understanding of the complexity of Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and the Gender Spectrum.
1. Discuss the use of pronouns.
2. How to advocate for gender equity for your child.
3. Know your student’s rights and how to be a good ally.
4. Learn and understand the nuances of navigating support and difficult conversation, not only with your child but with family and friends.
In-Person Saturday, January 29th, 2022 from 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. at Poway Adult School
Class fee: $24/individual or $29/couple (for couple enrollment parent needs to contact Poway Adult School).
Science Olympiad Club Updates
Thanks to all the parents and high school student volunteers for helping our program. Students are all registered with their favorite study and build events, and have started participating in Invitational Tournaments.
Two of our Meadowbrook SO club teams had a fantastic in person experience on December 4th competing with 43 other teams at the Troy Invitational.
Medals were awarded for first 6 places in each event. Teams received the following medals:
Mission Possible - 4th place.
Ping Pong Parachute - 3rd place
Storm The castle - 4th Place.
Yearbooks
Chromebooks
According to Board Policy 6161.2, when materials are lost or so damaged that they are no longer usable, the student shall be immediately issued a replacement Chromebook. However, students or parents/guardians shall be responsible for reparation equal to the current replacement cost of the materials.
PUSD Information Technology Department has determined the costs for damage(s) incurred are listed below:
Chromebook/ Chromebook Accessories
Damaged/Lost Chromebook ($238.00)
Power Adapter/Charger ($30.00)
LCD Screen Replacement ($69.00)
LCD Top Cover ($69.00)
Palmrest/Keyboard/Touchpad replacement ($109.00)
Base Plate/Assembly ($69.00)
Keyboard/2 or more keys missing ($59.00)
Chromebook case ($33.00)
Box Tops
Are you a good coordinator? The Meadowbrook PTSA needs your help!
We need help with the following volunteer roles:
VP of Fundraising - Contact some local restaurants and coordinate parent/student drop-in fundraisers about once every other month. We have a list to work from.
VP of Membership - Send out occasional emails and post on social media to bring in more members, and help advertise our district-wide membership competitions. Also works with our Treasurer to update members.
Book Fair Coordinator - Work with the school librarian to get volunteers for the Book Fair sales days, and track financial totals at the end of each day.
Are you a PTSA Member? Help us reach our mid-year goal of 300 members!
We are just shy of reaching our mid-year membership goal. 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.
Meadowbrook PTSA has always had strong family support, and your membership is more valuable than ever before. Please join and let's see if we can blow past our membership goals for this year!
Important Dates to Remember
January 14, 2022 - Minimum Day
January 17, 2022 - MLK Day - No School
January 31, 2022 - Professional Growth Day - Non Student Day
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