Meadows Messenger
Weekly update for the Meadows Elementary School community
10/28/19-11/8/19
Monday, October 28th
- School resumes.
- 7:30am GATE Video Production-Computer Lab
- 8:05am Coffee with the Principal (MPR)
- Art
- Kona Ice Day
Wednesday, October 30th
- Orchestra
- 7:30am GATE Video Production-Computer Lab
- No School, Pupil Free Day (updated)
Monday, November 4th
- Family Morning Ceremony and Veteran's Day Celebration. All Meadows Family Veterans are invited to this special celebration
- 7:30am GATE Video Production-Computer Lab
- Vision Screening
- Orchestra
- 3rd Grade Field trip to LA Zoo
- 7:30am GATE Video Production-Computer Lab
- 11:15am-Fire Drill on campus for students.
- 12:00pm Dismissal-Spirit Day Wear Meadows Gear!
Veteran's Day Celebration
We would like to cordially invite you to a very special Family Morning Ceremony and Veterans Day Celebration. On November 4th at 7:55am, all family members who are Veterans and who are currently serving in the military will be honored at this very special tribute. Our wonderful PTSA has coordinated with us and will be providing breakfast treats sponsored by Chick-Fil-Let. We so greatly look forward to having you join us on this special day.
Red Ribbon Week 10/28-10/31
Next week is Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week is a national campaign encouraging children and adults to take care of their bodies with an emphasis on alcohol, tobacco, and other drug and violence prevention. The campaign began as a tribute to fallen DEA special agent Enrique Camarena in 1985.
Below is a list of activities we have planned for our students:
October 28th – Hand Print Pledge (Students will have the opportunity to participate in our school wide Hand Print Pledge activity during recess. Banner will be displayed in the hallway at the front of the school.
Student will receive a Red Ribbon Week bracelet. Please wear bracelet all week!
Pledge: “I promise to take care of my body”
You will be receiving a "Shield" worksheet this week sent home with your child. This is a special school wide activity we are doing. The activity is: “I am a good person” - To know that to feel good about yourself is okay and to identify good things about yourself. Long ago people had shields-protective devices that had a design or crest, that showed something about the people carrying them. Using the "Good Person Shield" design, have your child color and draw in the sections things about themselves which make them feel good about themselves. Upon completion, we would like all children to return the shields to school. Shields will be displayed all over the school in random places throughout the school hallways, showcasing our children strengths.
October 29th
Wear RED to school
October 30th – Send a message that we are united in our fight to Stay healthy and Drug Free by wearing something “Emoji” to school.
Who is "Color Guard" and what do the traditions mean in the presentation of the flag at the Veteran's Day Celebration?
Meadows Reminders...
Thank you so much to our Meadows Parent and Student Guardians for helping us keep our children and community safe during morning valet. Please remember to be patient and drive cautiously in both the front and back gate drop off areas. Thank you!
Kindergarten on Halloween, 10/31
Red Ribbon Week 10/28-10/31
Kona Ice After School on 10/29
APEX Fundraiser Starts Next Month
Foundation’s fundraiser, APEX, is coming up next month! To see where the funds are utilized and to meet the Board of Directors, please visit: https://www.newhallschooldistrict.com/domain/2497
This fundraiser is the only fundraiser for all students other than Popcornopolis in the spring that pays for all enrichment and technology for our children.
After- School Enrichment Funded by the Meadows Foundation
Our Meadows Foundation is excited to support After School Enrichment for the 2019/2020 school year! Classes will be taught Wednesdays OR Thursdays from 2:45-3:45 pm from November 6 - December 12, 2019 for Session 1 (No classes will be held the week of November 18 due to Parent Teacher Conferences). There will be more sessions that will be offered in the Spring as well (classes to be determined). We will be asking for a $30 donation per student to develop a sense of commitment to the class and assist with teacher pay/materials. Class size is limited to 30 students; therefore, enrollment will be based on a first come, first served basis. Please contact Mrs. Dorroh, our Program Coordinator with questions about the after school classes.
PTSA Events listed for 2019-2020
Purchase Yearbooks-Sale 10% Off
Parents take an additional 10% Off Yearbooks Purchased by October 31st. The pass code is 10meadowsstars
Click here or copy and paste the link: https://www.treering.com/
Final Mile Participants for 11/2 Event
Dear Final Mile Challenge Participants,
Here is some important information regarding the 2019 Final Mile Challenge:
Date: Saturday, November 2
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Park: Drop off and limited parking is available in the lot behind the new Porsche dealership. After you have dropped off your child, we suggest parking at the Westfield Valencia Town Center to cheer them on as they cross the finish line (adjacent to Chick-fil-A). A free shuttle service to and from the start line will be available for your convenience.
Note: Race bibs will be available for pick up at the Health and Fitness Expo on Friday, November 1 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the VIP area. A complimentary superheroes cape will also be available to the first 1,500 participants to check in at the Health and Fitness Expo. All participants unable to pick up their race bib on Friday, November 1 are expected to check in at least 20 minutes prior to their race time on Saturday, November 2 at the Final Mile Challenge start line.
On race day, participants are encouraged to wear their school’s spirit colors, or a superhero costume (no masks or accessories allowed).
City Staff, Volunteers, School Staff and School Representatives will be stationed along the marathon route to direct and cheer on the runners. School Principals and Assistant Principals are invited to assist with passing out medals at the finish line. Parents, please encourage students to run on their own, and only one parent running per child if needed. Absolutely no strollers, dogs, or siblings who have not been registered.
Thank you for participating in the Final Mile Challenge and together let’s cheer on your superhero as they cross the finish line!
Meadows Elementary School
Email: jfine@newhall.k12.ca.us
Website: https://www.newhallschooldistrict.com/Meadows
Location: 25577 North Fedala Road, Valencia, Ca 91355
Phone: 661-291-4050
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeadowsElementaryNSD/
Twitter: @meadows_stars