MEADOW DRIVE MESSENGER
MARCH 2018
New Date for Wear Emojis Day - March 12th
New Date for Celebration of Opinion Writing - March 27th (please note that the date is now incorrect on the flyer below but the times are correct- March 27th is correct.)
Same schedule as shown below:
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES ARE COMING IN MARCH!
The link is below for My Conference Time which went live on February 27th.
Simply go to the My Conference Time link, find Meadow Drive under the “schools” drop down menu, and find your teacher. You can click on any available conference time and add the required information. When it is closer to the conference day (in March) you will receive a reminder email from the system.
Dual Language families please sign up using Ms. Bauer for Kindergarten, Ms. Sanchez for grade one, and Miss Vattuone for grade two. Both of the grade level Dual Language teachers will be present at the conference.
Please feel free to call me if you have any difficulty.
PARP and BOOK FAIR
The theme for this year’s Pick A Reading Partner (PARP) program is “Reading… Emojin the Possibilities." Each classroom will be assigned an emoji to decorate and families are encouraged to log the minutes they spend reading aloud together during those two and a half weeks in order to win prizes. Students and their reading partners will really see how a great story evokes a variety of emotions.
Family Reading Night is March 21st starting at 6:30 p.m. and students who attend will automatically receive 60 minutes toward their PARP totals. The Book Fair will be open if parents would like to shop.
The PARP and Book Fair chairs are seeking volunteers if anyone would like to help set up, break down, or assist the students shop during school hours. Of course parents are welcome to come in during their own child’s slot as well. Email Mrs. Pace at aleciawhitaker@yahoo.com if you would like to help out!
There will be lots of opportunities for the children and teachers to win prizes as well as theme days when our students are encouraged to have fun with their wardrobe. We wanted you to have a little time to get creative so here are the dates:
MARCH 2 - Dr. Seuss Day
MARCH 12 - Wear Emojis Day
MARCH 9 - Bedtime Story Day (pajamas)
MARCH 14 - Wear a Shirt that can be Read Day
MARCH 16 - Dress like your Favorite Book Character Day
EMOJI CLASSROOM DOORS CONTEST
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STUDENT PLACEMENT
Great care and consideration go into the placement decision of our students. Factors such as the educational strengths and weaknesses of the student, behavioral characteristics, reading level, overall ability, and the social/emotional needs of the child are taken into account, as well as the heterogeneity of the class. Classroom teachers, special area teachers and other school personnel who have knowledge of the students have input during the placement process.
Certainly parent input is considered where a child has a unique problem and provision must be made to ensure proper placement. In most cases, the teacher and principal are aware of the problem; however, if there is a unique situation of which you believe we are not aware, please put it in writing and submit it to the principal's office before April 13th. Please understand that requests of convenience or preference cannot be granted because of our commitment to all children.
Meadow Drive Elementary School
Email: sfleischmann@mineola.k12.ny.us
Website: http://www.mineola.k12.ny.us/schools/meadow_drive
Location: 25 Meadow Drive, Albertson, NY, USA
Phone: 516-237-2400
Twitter: @MeadowDrMineola