A Meadowbrook Moment
September 2022 Newsletter
Welcome Back!
The 2022-2023 school year is off to a great start!
Please enjoy "A Meadowbrook Moment" Newsletter, which will help you keep up to date on news and events at our school.
Mark Your Calendars!
September 21, 2022
In person at Meadowbrook Elementary School. For parents only.
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Special Area Teachers, Academic Support, and Special Education
7:10 PM – 7:40 PM: Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grade 1
7:50 PM – 8:20 PM: Grades 2, 3, and 4
NO SCHOOL
September 26 & 27, 2022 - Religious holiday
National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15th to October 15th
Celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. This month, our students will learn about, and recognize the contributions made to, and presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans in the United States.
Start with Hello Week
September 19 - 23, 2022
Click here for details and for themed week schedule.
Click here for Start with Hello Week - Sandy Hook Promise website
Click here for Video from Kid President's 20 Things We Should Say More Often - As part of Start with Hello Week students will watch this video from Kid President.
Start With Hello Week empowers students and the community to create a culture of inclusion and unity. Detailed document with descriptions of each themed day attached.
Day 1 - Monday - Make a Difference Day
Day 2 - Tuesday - Promise 2 Be Kind
Day 3 - Wednesday - Helping Hands
Day 4 - Thursday - Mix It Up
*Day 5 - Friday - Unity through PJAMMIN for Kids with Cancer*
- If you wish to participate in the PJAMMIN for Kids with Cancer fundraiser, please donate $1.00 (cash to your teacher) to be able to wear your pajamas and help raise money for kids with cancer. All proceeds will go to PJammin® For Kids with Cancer - ACCO.
NO SCHOOL
October 5, 2022 - Religious Holiday
New Jersey Week of Respect
October 3 - 7, 2022
A week of “spirit days” that will increase inclusion and eliminate name calling and bullying.
Detailed document with descriptions of each themed day attached.
Day 1 - Monday We All Rock - wear a music or band shirt
Day 2 - Tuesday Be Your Crazy Self - crazy hair day
Day 3 - Wednesday NO SCHOOL
Day 4 - Thursday Promote Respect - pajama day (no slippers)
Day 5 - Friday Unite in Action - wear spirit wear or green
Virtual Backpack
Day 1-6 Rotation Schedule
Calendar showing day 1-6 rotation schedule for Specials. Specials include: Physical Education, Music, Media, Computers, Spanish, Health and Social Emotional Learning (SEL).
https://www.hillsdaleschools.com/cms/lib/NJ01000198/Centricity/Domain/339/MB%2022-23%206%20Day%20Rotation.pdfWelcome to Our New Staff!
Ms. Danielle Busanic - Grade 1 Resource
Ms. Fiona Castelbuono - Grade 4 Math
Mrs. Lysbeth Espinosa - Maternity Leave Replacement Kindergarten
Mrs. Emma Harvey - Art
Mrs. Harvey has taught middle school art in Florham Park for 8 years. After staying home to raise her three children, she is excited to begin teaching art to the wonderful students at Meadowbrook!
Mrs. Kelly Pacor - Grade 4 Resource
Mrs. Kristen Pagliaro - Integrated Pre-School
Mrs. Krystal Szabo - Administrative Assistant
Front Office
Principal
Mr. Christopher Bell
This is Mr. Bell's eleventh year as Principal of Meadowbrook School, twelfth year as a school administrator, and eighteenth year in education.
Health Office
Mrs. R. Kessler
MSN, RN CSN-NJ
School Nurse
201-358-4781
Counselors Corner
Mrs. Nelsen-DeFalco
School Counselor
(201) 383-3143
Meadowbrook Family & Faculty Association (MFFA)
Upcoming fundraisers include the Walkathon on September 29th and the Harvest Festival on October 13th.
Meadowbrook School
Email: kszabo@hillsdaleschools.com
Website: https://www.hillsdaleschools.com/meadowbrooks
Location: 50 Piermont Avenue, Hillsdale, NJ 07642, USA
Phone: 201-664-8088
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1131406063606575
Twitter: @MrCBellNJ