Eagle Updates
January 26, 2020
From Mrs. Barry:
Happy Lunar New Year! We had the wonderful opportunity to celebrate this occasion on Friday with dragons, drums, and dancers! What an AMAZING performance! Did you know that there are many customs associated with the Lunar New Year? One is to clean your house in order to "sweep away" any bad fortune and to make way for good luck. Another tradition is to decorate with red paper, using themes of happiness, wealth, and longevity.
I love learning about different countries and cultures! That's why one of my FAVORITE events at MWE is our International Festival. This coming Tuesday, January 28th, our families will celebrate their customs, cultures, and countries. From attire to food, this is a wonderful chance to learn about the various backgrounds represented at MWE. Did you know that we have over 16 languages represented by our student population, coming from over 20 countries? How incredible is that?
Our International Festival is put on entirely by our families. Please be sure to come and learn about your neighbors! We are definitely a unique and fantastic community!
Welcome home to MWE!
Yearbook Honor!
Our 2019-2020 Meadow Wood Yearbook has been selected as a National Sample by Balfour. This is exciting news, as only under 3 percent of yearbooks nationwide are selected for this! We look forward to sharing this book with you and the rest of school. Special thanks to Samantha Colquitt and Helen Pearce for heading up this endeavor!
If you have not already ordered your yearbook, there is still time! See the link at the bottom of this newsletter.
Mid-year Conferences
SSI Presentation
International Festival - January 28th
Come get your passport and take a trip around the world; MWE International Festival is almost here! Join us on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, from 5-7 pm. We have over 20 countries that will be represented. Learn about the different cultures, and enjoy the variety of food each country has to offer. There will also be food from Chick-Fil-A to purchase for $5 a meal. It will be a fun filled evening for all!
Please contact Eugenia Labanca (eugenialabanca@yahoo.com) with any questions or for booth information.
Spring Class Group Picture and Individual Pictures
Spring pictures will be taken on Thursday, February 6, 2020. Information went home in your child's Friday Folder. To order group pictures, please pay by Wednesday, February 5, 2020.
· Class Group Picture (5 x 7) $10.00
· Class Group Picture (6 x 8) $11.00
· Class Group Picture (8 x 10) $12.00
Please send payment in the envelope provided to student’s classroom teacher by February 5th. Checks are payable to: Inter-State Studio.
Each student will have an individual spring portrait package taken. A proof sheet of pictures will go home with an order form when pictures are delivered to MWE in 3-4 weeks.
If you have any questions, please call Shirley Labiosa at 713-251-6209.
From Pre-K and Kinder:
Mark your calendars for the 100th day of school! On Thursday, January 30th we will celebrate our 100th day of school. At 8:15 a.m., we will parade through the school and then meet in the library. In the library we will sing songs, read poems, listen to a story and have a special surprise. We invite you to join us for this special celebration.
Please arrive in time to park and sign in at the front. We will have many visitors this day!
Random Acts of Kindness Week
Pre-Kinder Lottery NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Beginning January 7, 2020, through January 30, 2020, Meadow Wood will be accepting Lottery Applications for our 2020-2021 Pre-K Class. The lottery is for any child turning four years old before September 1, 2020, and who lives in the Meadow Wood attendance zone. You may come to the school to fill out the application or download the form here or on our website. However, you must bring in the form to the school by the deadline to be considered for the lottery. The drawing will be held January 31, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., in the MWE lobby.
If you have any questions, please call Susan Snelling at 713-251-6204.
Save the Date!
Plan to join SBISD on Saturday, February 1, 2020
For our annual Parent U!
This half-day event features presentations for families with elementary students. District and area experts will offer an array of topics ranging from academic success, the whole child, supporting students with special needs, and parenting skills.
The Health Fitness and Student Wellness Department will provide fun activities for kids in Pre-K – 5th grade while parents attend sessions. Spots for kids are limited.
Please mark your calendars.
Registration and more details to come soon.
SBISD Parent U: Supporting Success
For Every Child (Pre-K-5th)
When: Saturday, February 1, 2020
Where: Northbrook Middle School
(3030 Rosefield Dr., TX 77080)
8:15 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. – Registration
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Learning Sessions
Questions?
Contact FAMILYE3@springbranchisd.com or 713-251-2284.
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Roundup for Parents
Thursday, February 20, 2020
5:30p.m.-6:30p.m.
MWE Library
Please come and meet our Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers, tour the school and learn about our fabulous early Childhood Program here at Meadow Wood. This event is only for parents new to the grade level for 2020-2021. Please share this information with your neighbors!
Please mark your calendar for these important events!
January 28
International Festival (5-7 p.m.)
January 29
Hands on Science - Kinder
January 30
100th Day of School!
Pre-K/Kinder Parade & Celebration (8:15 a.m.)
January 31
Watch D.O.G.S. Donuts with Dudes (7:30 a.m. - Cafeteria)
SBISD Spelling Bee
February 4
Blue Willow Author Visit: Erin Hunter (5 p.m. - Cafeteria)
February 5
School Store
5th to 6th grade Transition Day (SFMS)
Hands on Science - 2nd Grade
February 6
Spring Pictures - Class and Individual
5th Grade Field Trip
February 10 - 14
Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Week
February 11
STAAR Release Testing - 4th Writing & 5th Math
Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night
February 12
STAAR Release Testing - 5th Reading
Garden Weeding
PTA General Meeting (9:00 a.m. - Cafeteria)
CIT Meeting (3:30 p.m. - Library)
February 13
EARLY RELEASE - Students Dismissed at 12:00
February 14
EARLY RELEASE - Students Dismissed at 12:00
Class Parties
February 17
SCHOOL HOLIDAY - No Classes!
February 18
Hands on Science - 3rd Grade
February 20
Pre-K & Kinder Round Up
Heath Fair (SFMS)
February 21
College T-shirt Day
Hands on Science - 5th
February 26
Garden Weeding
Parent Night
February 27
Hands on Science - 1st Grade
February 28
Go Texan Day
Save the Date!
Watch D.O.G.S. Donuts with Dudes
Donuts with Dudes will be held January 31st in the MWE Cafeteria. We will kickoff at 7:30 a.m. with donuts, coffee, milk, and water. Come fellowship with other dudes and hear a quick Watch D.O.G.S. rundown. Take a picture with your student and join the fun!
Sponsor Spotlight!
B&D Contractors is a valued supporter of MWE. Please show your love and appreciation by considering B&D Contractors for commercial landscaping needs. Thank you to Mr. Bill Thorne, Meadow Wood parent and B&D Contractors Vice President.