Peek at the Week
Week of September 14, 2020
CALENDAR
Monday, September 14
- Start of Free Lunch Meals - see information below
- 6:30 PM - Andover Board of Education Meeting @ DO
Tuesday, September 15
- 1:45 PM - Meadowlark PTO Meeting Via Zoom (see Zoom link below)
Wednesday, September 16
Thursday, September 17
- Picture Day (see information below)
Friday, September 18
- Deadline for Transportation Refund
ANDOVER OFFERING FREE MEALS STARTING MONDAY
Starting Monday, Sept. 14, Andover Public Schools is offering free meals to all students through a program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The free meal program will last until Dec. 18, 2020, or when federal funds run out, whichever comes first.
Students who are attending school in-person can receive their free breakfast or lunch in the cafeteria like they normally would.
On days they are learning from home, students in a hybrid model may pick up breakfast and lunch from noon-1 p.m. Monday through Friday at these locations:
- Andover High School loading dock, Door P.
- Andover Central High School loading dock, Door N.
Parents may pick up meals for their students. No meal pick-up will be available on days when school is not in session. Only students of Andover Public Schools are eligible.
While meals will be free for now, we still encourage families who qualify to complete a free/reduced meal application form. This will prepare them for when this program ends, so they can continue to receive free or reduced meal prices and will also allow for other fee reduction opportunities. Applications can be completed online. Any questions on the program or Child Nutrition Applications may be directed to Bonnie Scarth at foodservice@usd385.org.
CHANGES TO LUNCH MENU
Starting next week, we will no longer be offering Option 3 (salads) to the lunch menu.
Also, please remind your children that what is on the menu is what they will get in their pre-made lunch box. If they don't like what is on the menu they will need to bring a sack lunch.
NURSE INFORMATION
Jessica Collins RN
Prairie Creek Elementary School
(316) 218-4830 ext 3
Meadowlark Elementary School
(316) 218-4630 ext 3
Join us for our first Zoom PTO Meeting! Tuesday, Sept. 15th @ 1:45 PM
Our first PTO Meeting will be Tuesday, September 15th , @1:45PM on Zoom!!
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8990964877?pwd=L0hhUS9mTFlCK0JGaEJWYlNjY1lJUT09 Meeting ID: 899 096 4877 Passcode: 8675309
SPIRIT WEAR
Spirit Wear is here!!! The PTO is proud to present this year’s spirit wear!! Use the link below and check out all the different ways you and your child can show off your All-Star school spirit!!
How to Help???
- Sign up for a committee
- Like & Follow the PTO Facebook Page
- Sign up for Amazon Smiles, Dillon’s Rewards, Box Tops
1. Go to smile.amazon.com
2. Log in to your amazon account
3. Select a group to support
4. You must fully type out Meadowlark Parent Teacher Organization for it to pull up our school
5. Make sure it says Andover, KS
6. Start shopping!
1. Create an account at Dillons.com
2. Select the MY ACCOUNT tab
3. Select COMMUNITY REWARDS
4. Choose MEADOWLARK PTO as your supported organization
5. Every time you shop you will earn money for Meadowlark!
1. Download the BOX TOP app
2. Choose MEADOWLARK ELEMENTARY in ANDOVER, KS
3. Shop!
4. Scan your receipts
5. The app detects any items that earn box tops
6. See your earnings and how the school is doing!
How to Contact Us?
Did you know the PTO has an email?? It is new this year and has been wonderful so far with getting great information to both parents and teachers. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us!!
Meadowlark Elementary PTO
E-MAIL: Meadowlarkallstarspto@gmail.com
Check-In and Check-Out Procedures
Checking students out
Office staff will conduct all signing in and out of students. Parents may call to check-out students and then the student is sent out to the parent with visual identification. For in-person checking out, once a student is checked out, the parent will go back to their vehicle and the student will be sent out by the office.
Checking students in
Staff members will check students in to create a touchless system. Students need to have temperature checked before proceeding to class if they are arriving for the first time that day.
School Phone Number: 316-218-4630
ROADMAP TO REOPENING: Family Playbook 2020-2021
This playbook will continue to evolve as we add resources and as conditions change in our community’s health situation during the year. We want this to be a “living” document and a place that you can go for the latest information about the school year. As we continue to update you during the year, we will let you know of significant changes or additions that are made to this playbook.
As always, we appreciate your partnership and support of your child’s education.
Meadowlark Elementary School
Email: harveyr@usd385.org
Website: http://meadowlark.usd385.org/
Location: 1122 N 159th St E, Wichita, KS 67230 USA
Phone: 316-218-4630
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meadowlarkelementary