Meadow Park News
October 12th, 2018
Principal's Corner
Hello Meadow Park Families,
Next week is the deadline for our Jog-a-thon pledge collection. If you haven't already, be sure to send collected pledges in so that your student can both get a guaranteed prize and participate in any raffle drawings they have earned. All sheets are due in Advisory classes this Friday, October 19th.
Let's make it a great week!
Jared Freeman
Principal
For Your Calendars
- Every Wednesday - All Students Released at 2:20 pm
- Wednesday, October 17th - PTO Meeting at 7:00pm
- Friday, October 19th - Jog-A-Thon Pledge Collection DUE - Collect your pledges now!
- Friday, November 9th - NO SCHOOL - Progress Report Grading Day
- Monday, November 12th - NO SCHOOL - Veteran's Day
- Wednesday, November 21st through Friday, November 23rd - Holiday Break
- Thursday, November 29th - Band Concert at 7:00pm
Attendance
Afterschool Clubs - Starting SOON!
After School Club Form 2018-2019 - English
After School Club Form 2018-2019 - Spanish
MYP Instructional Model
Within this teaching model, subject content is organized around themes or perspectives called Global Context. Each Global Context provides a specific lens for which content is studied. Each Global Context can be used in any content area. Using these global contexts, students connect what they are learning to their personal lives, to other subject areas, and to real-world issues.
Home-School Connection
Please take the opportunity to ask your child about the connections they have made between what they are learning in school and real world events that are happening in our community, nationally or globally. Students who demonstrate the Learner Profile attribute of knowledgeable can draw on what they have learned and apply this information to new situations.
You might ask your child questions like: Why do you think that is an important thing to know about? Can you think of anything happening in the world today that might be similar to that aspect of History?
Encourage your child to become familiar with current events, read the newspaper, and watch the news. We want our students to be making connections between what they are learning and what is happening in the world today.
Important Health News from Washington County
Please refer to the documents below. The Washington County Health & Human Services Letter is communicating important information on Influenza, Norovirus and Whooping Cough.
Letter in English
Letter in Spanish
Have you collected your pledges? Jog-A-Thon 2018
We appreciate all of the efforts families are making in helping us raise money for future technology, materials for classroom projects, P.E. equipment, field trips, and more!
Don't forget...every student who raises $30 or more will have their name added to a drawing for prizes. Any student that raises $100 or more will have their name added to a drawing for grand prizes. We are tracking pledges through advisory classes - help your son or daughter win a class party!
We will be announcing winner and winning Advisory Class Parties on Monday, October 22nd!
For more details - visit the Meadow Park PTO Website!
TAG - Talent and Gifted
Every year all students are considered for identification as Talented and Gifted in Beaverton School District. These services are usually provided within the classroom by the teacher(s). In accordance with Oregon law, District policy defines gifted students as those who score at or above the 97th percentile on a standardized, nationally normed test of mental ability and/or academic achievement. Behavioral, learning, and/or performance information is also considered before a student is identified for TAG services.
In accordance with OAR 581-022-1310, our District is also committed to efforts in the identification of students from ethnic minorities, students with disabilities, and students who are culturally different or economically disadvantaged.
If you think your child might exhibit qualities that typically are used to describe giftedness, you may wish to complete the Parent Information Form (linked below). Because we believe that parents are excellent observers of their child’s potential, we invite your input into this nomination process. This parent form is based on the Kingore Observation Inventory that is used by classroom teachers in the fall for a six-week period of time. Circle those characteristics that describe your child and provide supporting examples whenever possible. While completing this form does not guarantee that your child will be tested, it will give your school’s TAG committee valuable additional information in the nomination process.
Upon receipt, your completed form becomes part of the school’s identification process. Parents will be notified regarding testing eligibility, and the required permission form will be sent to parents prior to testing. Testing can begin as early as mid-November, and identification is usually completed within six weeks.
The Parent Information Form (linked below) may be completed and returned to your school’s TAG facilitator, or the school’s office.
Calling all 5th - 8th Grade Girls - BASKETBALL TRYOUTS
Do you have a daughter that is in 5th - 8th grade? Are you living in the Beaverton High School boundaries? If so...pay special attention to the two tryout times are below.
Thursday October 25th at Beaverton High School Back Gym:
Grades 5th & 6th 6:00 to 7:15
Grades 7th & 8th 7:15 to 8:30
Tuesday October 30th at Beaverton High School Back Gym:
Grades 5th & 6th 6:00 to 7:15
Grades 7th & 8th 7:15 to 8:30
Beaverton High School Feeder System - Girls Basketball Tryouts
My name is John Naro I am the Varsity Assistant Coach for Beaverton High Girls Team. I am also the Youth director for the feeder schools into our program.
We are having tryouts for grades 5th - 8th for Winter Basketball. The Dates and times are below.
Thursday October 25th at Beaverton High School Back Gym:
Grades 5th & 6th 6:00 to 7:15
Grades 7th & 8th 7:15 to 8:30
Tuesday October 30th at Beaverton High School Back Gym:
Grades 5th & 6th 6:00 to 7:15
Grades 7th & 8th 7:15 to 8:30
Options Full Time Lottery & Admissions Timeline (2019-2020 School Year)
Visitas Informativas Open House en las escuelas de Opciones de Aprendizaje del Distrito Escolar de Beaverton para el año escolar 2019-2020
- Monday, October 15, 2018 - Lottery Opens
- Friday, December 7, 2018 - Lottery Applications Due @ 4:00pm
- Wednesday, December 12, 2018 - Lottery is Run, Notifications Sent
- Thursday, December 13, 2018 - 2nd Consideration Applications Available
- Thursday, January 10, 2019 - 2nd Consideration Applications Due to Schools
- Wednesday, January 30, 2019 - Deadline for Parents to Accept
- Friday, February 1, 2019 - Schools Submit Final List to Teaching & Learning
About Meadow Park Middle School
Email: jared_freeman@beaverton.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/schools/meadow-park/
Location: 14100 Southwest Downing Street, Beaverton, OR, USA
Phone: (503)356-2640
Facebook: facebook.com/meadowparkmiddleschool
Twitter: @mpmseagles