The Bulldog Banter
Meadowbrook's Weekly Newsletter- March 21, 2019
Important Dates to Remember
March
22 - Student Council Sucker Sales $1 each/limit 3 per student
3/4 Grade Choir
End of 3rd Quarter
All School Dance
Crazy Hair Day
April
1 - Student Council Pencil Sales $.25 each/no limit
2 - PSA Meeting 6:00 pm
3 - Opera for the Young
5 - April birthday lunch with Mrs. Zimmer
3/4 Choir 8:00 am
Student Council Sucker Sales $1.00 each/limit 3 per student
Blizzard Game 7:00 pm
NO SCHOOL MARCH 25-29, 2019
Looking ahead to the 19/20 School Year
Our new start time is 8:30 am
Mark your Calendars for these Exciting Events coming up!
As the snow continues to melt, plans will be underway after Spring Break for Bike to School Day! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 8th. You never know who you will see biking to school that day. Live too far away? Consider parking on a closer side street and biking from there. Stay tuned for more updates!
Spring Field Trip Adventures Await
Volunteer/Chaperone Process
Meadowbrook Running Club
The Heavenly Hats Fundraiser was a huge success!
A note from your School Board Representative
From your School Board
“Education then, beyond all other devices of human origin, is the great equalizer of the conditions of men, the balance-wheel of the social machinery…”
Horace Mann
Our students continue to perform academically at a high level. Whether measured against our local districts, the state of Wisconsin or other countries, our students distinguish themselves on a regular basis. One of the keys to this level of success is the support the district receives from our community. When complemented by ongoing, transparent dialogue, the Howard and Suamico communities have demonstrated consistent, heart-felt support for our students, educators and leadership.
While there are many other positives in our district, public education is not without serious ongoing, as well as newer challenges. Perhaps the most long-standing hurdle continues to be the state funding formula that creates million dollar inequities amongst similar districts only miles apart. HSSD in partnership with local legislators have made meaningful progress in solving this issue, but much work remains. From anxiety to depression, a more recent and emerging nationwide struggle is the increased prevalence of mental health challenges amongst students. As a parent and board member I’m proud of the intensive, compassionate approach HSSD demonstrates every day as they tackle this unique challenge head-on. Even amongst the constant balance of success and struggle, I share Horace Mann’s hope, via public education, for future generations.
If you have questions for the Board of Education, please reach out to your Board member Vanessa Moran at vanemora@hssdschools.org.
The Bulldog Way of Life
An important part of PBIS is providing age appropriate reminders about expected behaviors in certain areas of the building. The most common areas we see that need extra reminders are the hallways and bathrooms. Each student at Meadowbrook has a hook and a cubbie/basket for their personal belongings. It is important to keep the halls clear; as we have students who are traveling to and from specials hourly. A voice level 0 is the expectation when outside of the classroom; as students are studying nearby. Bathroom etiquette is also vital; as we only have one set of student bathrooms on each floor. Privacy is the most important aspect of bathroom expectations; students should NOT be sharing a stall with another; or peering over or under the stalls at others. Many times students will be allowed to use the restrooms in small groups; as their teacher may be assisting other students. It is important to remind your child of the expectations and encourage them to say something if a student is not following the expectations.
Community Corner
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. Click here for link to Calendar
Village of Howard Events - https://www.villageofhoward.com/Calendar.aspx
Village of Suamico Events:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwjPQTbuvwdPUDdmTk5USFZyS0lYX0NLazAxaDJva1BCNmRn/view
Free Admission for one student and one adult Spring Break Visit of the Neville Public Museum.
SAVE THE DATE! Thursday, April 25, ( 5:30-9 pm) Annual Taste of the Villages and Auction benefiting the Howard-Suamico
School District Giving Tree Pantry. We are planning some new and exciting things for this auction! We will have important updates on our webpage, as the event gets closer. At 1951 West / Rock Garden in Green Bay. Click on this link for the many ways you can help.
Bay Port Theater Workshop
Bay Port Drama Club invites you to register your kids (from grades Kindergarten- 6th Grade) for our biannual Theater Workshop. On Saturday, April 13th, from 9AM-2PM, Bay Port Drama Club will be hosting “The Princess and the Frog” themed day of fun-filled learning opportunities for students who are excited about theater. Students will rotate between three different stations (you may list the preferences on the following registration form) and present what they learned at a showcase for parents/guardians at 1:30PM. We will try our best to put each student in their top choices, but we cannot guarantee anything. The cost for the day is $25 for each student (this price includes lunch).
Please fill out the following form by Monday, April 2nd and attach it to an email to Pam Belden (pambeld@hssd.k12.wi.us) or mail to Pam Belden (2710 Lineville Road, Green Bay, WI, 54313) including a check for $25 per student. Make checks payable to Bay Port Drama Club which need to be received by April 2nd. There will be no refunds because we need to purchase food and supplies for everyone, so please be sure to send in your check by Monday, April 2nd.
(please fill out the following form for each child and send to Pam Belden by Monday, April 2nd) ……………………………………………………………………………………….
Student Name _______________________________________________
Please Number the Choices in Order of Your Preference (1- prefer the most, 6- prefer the least)
__ Acting __ Dancing
__ Singing __ Costuming
__ Stage Crew __ Stage Fighting
Allergies or Medical Information ________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Parent Name ________________________________________________
Emergency Contact Number ___________________________________