Hello Mission Meadows Families!

There is a lot happening at Mission Meadows ! First, we just kicked off our Fall Reading Challenge Fundraiser (more information below) which replaced our former fall fundraiser of mostly useless items that no one usually wanted, and most of the money went to the fundraising organization. This year, however, since reading is a BIG deal at Mission Meadows, our amazing PTA decided to combine our School Wide Reading Goal (more information below) with our Fall Fundraising Challenge. Our goal is to raise $15,000 which will go towards fundraising assemblies, family events, student programs, and much more! And we get to keep almost 90% of the money we raise!

Second, this week we will be commemorating Ability Awareness Week. This week-long program is designed to educate students about people with disabilities to help them understand that a disability does not define a person. The goal is to introduce and educate students about various disabilities and help encourage empathy. Students will participate in a variety of activities throughout the week. Do you want to learn more? then check out this presentation. We are also looking for parent volunteers that would be willing to help out with some special Ability Awareness Activities on Friday. If you are able and willing then please SIGN UP HERE.

Finally, this week we are holding our first School Site Council Meeting. We welcome all parents to come and participate. This week we will be holding elections for five parent leadership opportunities to be a part of this very important committee, and we will be reviewing the Mission Meadows School Site Plan that determines how we spend much of our money to help your students both academically and social emotionally. Please join us if you can on Wednesday, September 20th @ 2:30pm.

Thank you again for all you do, and have a wonderful week!

Sincerely,

David Peel, Principal

Reading is a BIG deal at Mission Meadows, so your PTA is combining our School Wide Reading

Goals with our Fall Fundraising Challenge. Our goal is to raise $15,000 which will go toward

funding assemblies, family events, student programs, and much more!

Check your students backpack for the information packet with instructions, a list of all programs and events that are funded by your generosity, and a treasure map reading log. We are encouraging all families to REGISTER online today, SHARE with Family and friends, and READ! If you register & share prior to Monday, your child will get their first prize! Make sure to help your child log their reading time on the treasure map!

Prizes

There is amazing list of individual and classroom prizes available for this fundraiser, including a donut party for a class if everyone participates and a dance party for all classes that meet their fundraising goals. Check out the entire list of prizes in the information packet. Here is the link to the information packet in case you lost it.

Carnaval de otono

• We have a huge goal this school year to have every student achieve the HERO Award (Here Everyday Ready & On-time) by being at school at least 95% of the time. We know that student who miss an excessive amount of days (more than 10% of the school year have a greater chance of falling behind their peers academically.
• We hope that students will achieve at least 95% attendance this school year.
  
• Students are to stay home when sick, but can only miss up to nine school days to still meet our 95% goal.
• At last weeks Friday Morning Sing Assembly it was announced to all students that if we meet this goal at the end of the year, students will be able to duct tape Mr. Peel to a wall and through cream pie at him. Please help your child be successful by having them in school everyday, and help them achieve the goal of taping Mr. Peel to a wall!

Tips Families Can Use To Maintain or Improve Attendance:

1. Make school attendance a priority. Talk about the importance of showing up to school on time, everyday.

2. Help your child maintain daily routines such as getting ready for school, homework, and getting a good night’s sleep.

3. Encourage your child to join a club or extracurricular activity at school.

4. Keep your child healthy by providing adequate nutrition. Reach out to your school’s Community Liaison if you need assistance with basic resources.

5. Develop backup plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor or another parent.

6. Try to schedule medical appointments and extended trips when school isn't in session. Bring them to school before and after appointments if a middle-of-the-day appointment is necessary.

7. If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors (see list of school counselors linked HERE) and other parents for advice on how to make your child feel comfortable and excited about learning.

Students with Illness Symptoms - For students with symptoms, (fever, diarrhea, vomiting) should test and stay home until symptoms have improved and are fever free for 24 hours. For students who test C+, they may return as early as Day 6 if they feel well, symptoms are improving and they have been fever free for at least 24 hours. Asymptomatic close contacts may continue to attend school. COVID testing is recommended, but not required. Schools are not required to verify negative test results.

COVID-19 Positive Students - Students and staff members who test positive for COVID must stay home from school or work. Students and staff may return to school as early as Day 6 if they meet the following criteria:

• Must feel well

• Symptoms must be improving

• Fever-free without the use of fever-reducing medication for at least 24 hours

Students should wear a mask on Days 6-10.

We are also excited to share with you our new Mission Meadows Student & Family Handbook. When you have some time, please check it out to get more information regarding important information and procedures here at Mission Meadows.

• Mission Meadows Family Handbook 2023-24 (English)
• Manual familiar de Mission Meadows 2023-24 (Española)