Eagle Updates
October 18, 2020
In this Issue:
- A Message from Mrs. Barry
- Specials Rotation-2nd 9 Weeks
- October 26th-Individual Picture Day
- Upcoming Parent U Events
- November 3rd - A Remote Learning Day
- Dismissal Reminder!
- T-2-4 Thursdays
- Notes From the Nurse
- Counselors' Corner
- Should I Refer my Child for GT?
- From the Library
- Kids Heart Challenge-Results
- Staff Spotlights - 3rd Grade
- Technology Office Hours
- MWE One-pager (General Information)
- MWE Calendar of Events
- From the President
- Family Point Fundraiser
- The New Playground-See this Video
- MWE Redemption Program
- Yearbook Cover Contest
- Join the PTA Today!
- Create a Membership Toolkit account
- Eagle Excellence Fund
- Yearbooks!
District Information
- A Letter from Memorial Hermann
- A Message for Distance Learners
From Mrs. Barry:
Tomorrow begins the second nine weeks of school, and unlike other second quarters, this one is very different. Tomorrow over 100 Eagles will return to In-person Instruction, while 100 more will continue with Distance Learning. For all of us, this is like a new start to the school year, another first day of school, our third "first day" of the 2020-2021 school year.
Harry Wong, an expert on teacher effectiveness, academic instruction, and classroom management said, "The most important day of a person's education is the first day of school, not graduation day." Truer words have not been said! Your child's excitement and enthusiasm about school is hatched that very first day. We have an amazing opportunity this year to have multiple first days of school - and we plan to utilize every one to ensure our students' social-emotional and academic success!
Whether your child is in-person or virtual tomorrow, they will be spending time building relationships, reviewing class and campus procedures, and learning what it means to be an Eagle. We are taking advantage of another "first day" to build your child's love for school and relationships with teachers and peers. Just like August 24th and September 8th, October 19th is a day for celebration and fresh energy. Happy First Day!
MWE - where we are Growing Great Minds!
Specials Rotations-2nd 9 Weeks
Individual Picture Day
Upcoming Parent U Events
Family engagement is more important than ever!
In alignment with our SBISD Family E3 framework, we have collaborated with schools and district departments to provide families with educational opportunities to support their children. SBISD's Parent U events, including a T-2-4 series and Skyward Family Access Workshops have brought important information to families as they navigate these challenging times and encouraged school-family partnerships. We have reached close to 4,000 families through these efforts.
Upcoming Parent U events
-Parent U Resiliency in Challenging Times - Mental Wellness in a Pandemic (All)
Thurs., Nov. 5, 6-7pm
-Scholarships 101 (MS/HS)
Tues., Nov. 17, 6-7pm
-Military Roundtable (MS/HS)
Wed., Nov. 18, 6-7pm
-Certification, Apprenticeship, and Technical Programs (HS)
Thurs., Nov. 19, 6-7pm
Visit the Parent U site for more information – online.springbranch.com/parentu
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation available in all Parent U sessions.
Please contact the Family E3 team at FamilyE3@springbranchisd.com for more information
November 3rd - A Remote Learning Day
November 3rd is a scheduled remote learning day for all SBISD students. All students will learn from home. This is a regular school day and class periods/learning blocks begin live at their regularly scheduled time. Attendance is taken. Teachers may quickly move students to independent work time to reduce time spent on zoom and allow for greater flexibility in the day. Look for more information from your child's teacher closer to November 3rd.
Dismissal Reminder
Also, we ask that you not park on the road on Memorial Green. This makes it very difficult for our buses to navigate the narrow road and creates the potential for accidents. If your child is a walker, and you must meet them at school, we ask that you walk. If you have to drive, you may park in the front parking lot. Please be sure you exit your car and cross the drive to meet them. Remember to wear a mask when you are on campus!
We ask all of this for the safety of your children! We understand it might be an inconvenience, but we want to be sure that we are following all procedures we can to eliminate accidents! Thank you for your cooperation!
T-2-4 Thursdays
Spring Branch T-2-4 is guiding our district teachers, schools and leadership as they work together in shaping the future of education for the benefit of students, area families, and the larger community. Spring Branch T-2-4 states that every SBISD graduate will attain a technical certificate, military training, or a two-year or four-year degree. SBISD's T-2-goal is to increase the number of students achieving T-2-4 from 44% to 72% by 2022.
To support this district goal, Meadow Wood will have T-2-4 Thursdays, where our students are encouraged to wear college, military, or technical school shirts. Please join us in celebrating our students' futures!
Notes from the Nurse
Medications: Parents, please not to put medications in student backpacks as this is against school policy. Also, all medications should come in original packaging, and prescription medications require a pharmacy label as well. Please plan to make an appointment with the nurse to drop off required paperwork and medications. The nurse can be reached by email at Nicole.Gruenberger@springbranchisd.com or by phone at 713-251-6225.
Counselors' Corner
9 Ways to Cultivate Courage in Kids
Here’s how you can instill moral toughness in your kids to help them find their hero within.
By Dr. Michele Borba is an internationally recognized educational psychologist and expert in bullying, social-emotional learning and character development who has spoken to over one million parents on five continents. She received her doctorate in educational psychology and counseling at the University of San Francisco and masters in learning disabilities at Santa Clara University.
MY FAVORITE MOVIE ABOUT courage is “We Bought a Zoo.”
The family comedy-drama features a father (played by Matt Damon) who, struggling with the loss of his wife and seeking to start his life over, buys a large house – with a zoo. In one scene, the teen son (played by Colin Ford) admits to his dad that he’s crazy about a girl, but unless he musters the courage to tell her that their relationship is over. His dad’s advice is priceless: “You know, sometimes all you need is 20 seconds of insane courage – just literally 20 seconds of just embarrassing bravery – and I promise you that something great will come of it.”
The truth is that sometimes kids need gentle nudges to step out of their comfort zone and discover their inner strength. Our job is to help our children find their 20 seconds of safe courage, so they can do the right thing when their conscience or heart urge them to step in and help.
Why is it important for kids to be courageous? A bold child is more likely to withstand negative peer pressure, say no to temptations that run counter to your family’s values and fight the good fight. Courage also has surprise benefits: It boosts kids’ resilience, confidence and willpower as well as their learning, performance and school engagement.
The good news is that courage can be taught. Here are nine ways to stretch kids’ risk-taking muscles in our bubble-wrapped world, so they can face adversity and do the right thing:
Model courage. Kids who watch their parents stick their necks out to do the right thing are more likely to do the same. Let your child see you step out of your comfort zone, whether it’s tackling your fear of heights or speaking up to your boss. Then express how good it feels when you conquer your fear instead of taking a shortcut. Your kids will learn how to take on the tough challenges they face by witnessing how you tackle your fears.
Talk about values and courage. Research finds that kids are more likely be courageous if they believe that their parents expect them to support those in need. Discuss bravery with your kids: Tell them, “Courage is making the choice to do what you know is right even if you are afraid.” Some parents develop a family courage mantra such as, “We find courage to do what’s right, even if it’s hard” or “Our family speaks up and helps others.”
Stop bubble-wrapping and rescuing your kids. Always “fixing” children’s problems only makes them more dependent and reduces their ability to bravely seek their own solutions. It also sends a disturbing message: “I’ll help because you can’t do it alone.” If you’re “over-helping,” start building your child’s courage muscles by putting him in the driver’s seat. Have him tell his coach he can’t make practice, instead of doing that for him. Or have your child apologize to her pal without your assistance.
Ask your kids to share their acts of bravery. Learning to be brave takes practice, so encourage your children to do something courageous every day, such as introducing themselves to someone new, inviting a new classmate to play or standing up for a peer. Then take time to focus on their courageous breakthroughs. One dad I spoke with had his kids list their “brave successes” on paper strips, then stapled the strips together to make “courage chains.” A mom I talked to had her kids to share their brave deeds at dinner time.
Dispel the “Superman myth.” Many kids assume they need to look like a superhero to be courageous. Share stories of those who changed the world with their quiet, nonphysical brave acts. Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to play Major League Baseball, was heckled because of his skin color, and along with excelling on the field he showed great bravery by conducting himself in a professional manner on and off the playing surface. Mahatma Gandhi – who would go on to be the leader of nonviolent civil disobedience – ran home after school every day, as a child, because he was too shy to talk to anyone. Rosa Parks, the African-American civil rights activist who refused to give up her seat to white passengers, was described as “soft-spoken … timid and shy.”
Read about courageous kids. Share inspiring news and stories about children who stick their necks out for others. A couple of my favorite books for younger kids are “Courage” by Bernard Waber and “Brave Irene” by William Steig. Check out these titles for older kids: “Wringer,” by Jerry Spinelli and “Stand Up for Yourself and Your Friends” by Patti Kelley Criswell and Angela Martini.
Encourage young kids to take brave baby steps. Instead of picking her daughter up, a friend of mine helped her 3-year old find courage to cross a small bridge by empowering her. “Be brave, Clara,” she told her daughter. “You can do it.” Clara continued, repeating to herself, “Be brave, Clara!” And she learned something when she crossed the bridge: “I’m brave, Mommy! I’m brave!”
Teach kids to prioritize safety. Even as we teach our children to be brave, it’s still important to temper risk-taking. Certainly, we want our children to be safe. So tell your child that safety is always the first priority. If someone could get hurt and the risk is too great, teach your kids to always get adult help or call 911 if needed. Encourage children to trust their instincts when they have concerns that something is unsafe.
Teach your kids how to reduce their fears. If not kept in check, fear can be overwhelming. Teach your child simple strategies to be brave. You might encourage positive self-talk, such as saying, “I can handle this” or “I have courage to do this.” Or teach your child to take slow, deep breaths to find courage. Research finds younger children are more likely to share their fears with another child. Though you want them to be open with you, let them know it’s also OK to share their worries with a friend. Choose a fear reducer that works best for your child and then help her practice that until it becomes a habit.
For kids to thrive in today’s uncertain world, they will need courage and confidence. Let’s help them find their hero within and learn to be brave!
Important Information for Parents Regarding GT Referrals
The GT Parent Referral Form is now available on-line. This form must be completed and submitted by November 19th. If your child has previously tested and you would like them evaluated again, you are able to submit the referral form for this school year.
https://springbranch.projectgt.org/home/NewGTParentReferral
For questions, please contact kristin.graham@springbranchisd.com or your grade level counselor.
Lynne.luberger@springbranchisd.com (Grades K, 2, and 4)
Patricia.waldrop@springbranchisd.com (Grades 1, 3, and 5)
Kids Heart Challenge Results
Who’s Ready to Slime?!
The day is finally here to get to slime Coach Hollmann, Mrs. Barry, Ms. Vendetti and Coach Montano! This will take place Friday, October 23rd at 2:15. If you raised $100 dollars you are automatically included. The 10 students picked from the drawing because we passed our fundraising goal by so much have been contacted. All of the slime fun will be videoed live on Zoom so anyone can tune in to watch. ID: 989 128 6638 Password: Specials
Staff Spotlights!
Ms. Bressler
Hello Meadow Wood Family and Friends!
My name is Angele Bressler and this is my first year at MWE. I am so excited to be back in Spring Branch and to be part of the Meadow Wood family. This is my fourteenth year of teaching-ten of those years in Spring Branch. I have taught 1st, 2nd, 4th, and now 3rd grade. I have one beautiful daughter, Jessica, whom I adore to the moon and back. I have a wonderful family that I love and enjoy spending time with. In my free time, I love reading, walking my dogs, shopping and spending time with family and friends. I am looking forward to an amazing school year!
Ms. Dismukes
Hello Meadow Wood Elementary!
My name is Lori Dismukes. I just began my 4th year at MWE. I am happy to be teaching 3rd grade Mathematics and Science. I am on my second round of teaching in SBISD. I first hired in 30 years ago and after 6 years I decided to stay home for a while and raise my children. I returned to SBISD in the fall of 2017. Just in time to greet Hurricane Harvey.
I am now in my 28th year of teaching. I received a B.S. in Education from LSU (Geaux Tigers!). I have 3 grown children who are my pride and joy. When I am not teaching, I enjoy reading, going on long walks and hikes, traveling, shopping, square dancing and visiting with family and friends. I am looking forward to a great year at MWE.
Ms. Golafshan
Hello everyone!
I moved to Houston about 7 years ago and have been in MWE since 2016. I have been teaching 3rd grade math and science for 3 years. My husband is a civil engineer and loves math! We like to watch movies, read books, cook and travel. I am a bilingual. I speak Farsi. I enjoys learning about different languages, cultures and traditions.
Ms. McCarley
Hello MWE families!
I'm Rheana McCarley and this is my first year at MWE and in SBISD...and what a year it has been already! I'm so very excited to be here and have loved how welcoming everyone has been so far. I'm originally from Illinois but I've lived in Texas since I was six years old. I grew up near Galveston in a small town called Port Bolivar with my mother and two sisters. My father lived in Galveston and Houston for most of my upbringing and we were able to spend many of our weekends exploring different areas of town with him.
I attended high school in Galveston and then moved to Austin afterwards. I graduated from Texas State University-San Marcos in 2011 with my degree in interdisciplinary studies. I was fortunate enough to return to Galveston ISD to student teach and then landed my first teaching job at a charter school in LaMarque, Texas as a second grade teacher. After two years, I made the leap to Houston ISD where I taught second grade for six more years and then third grade for one year. While in HISD, I taught in a traditional classroom and then as a Dual Language English teacher for three years. Also, my previous campus was in the midst of being designated as an International Baccalaureate school over the course of my last three years there and became fully accredited this past Spring!
In my free time, I love being able to spend time with my loved ones and traveling, when possible. Some of my favorite places to travel is to Illinois to visit family, Lake Charles to visit longtime friends, and I also enjoyed visiting Seattle and Punta Cana in the past.
Dr. Taboddi (Dr. T)
Hello Meadow Wood!
I am excited to join the Meadow Wood family this year. My name is Meimanat Tabbodi but my friends call me Lonita. Here at school they call me Dr. T. I was born in Iran and received a Bachelors Degree in Clinical Psychology while living there. However, I did my other studies in India, where I obtained my Masters and PhD degrees in Educational Management. I have more than twenty years of work experiences in teaching and consultation at all school levels, including university experience. I live here in the warm city of Houston with my husband and loving son. I love teaching and I'm happy for the opportunity to work with students at Meadow Wood. In my free time I enjoy cooking, traveling ,swimming, walking and reading books.
I am so excited for a wonderful year at MWE and the opportunity to build relationships while gaining new experiences with the great team of teachers and students in the Third Grade.
Technology Office Hours
MWE One-pager (General Information)
MWE Calendar of Events
Please note: Every Thursday is T-2-4 Thursday and every Friday is MWE Spirit Day!
October 19
Second Nine Weeks Begins!
October 21
Priority Standards Assessment (PSA) - 2nd grade Math
October 22
Priority Standards Assessment (PSA) - 5th grade Math
October 23
GREEN OUT DAY for Stratford Homecoming
Priority Standards Assessment (PSA) - 4th grade Math
October 26 - 30
Red Ribbon Week
October 26
Individual Pictures
Priority Standards Assessment (PSA) - 4th grade Science
October 27
Priority Standards Assessment (PSA) - 3rd grade Math
October 28
Priority Standards Assessment (PSA) - 2nd grade Science
October 29
Priority Standards Assessment (PSA) - 5th grade Science
CIT Meeting - 2:30 p.m. via Zoom
October 30
Kinder Storybook Character Day
Priority Standards Assessment (PSA) - 3rd grade Science
November 3
Virtual Learning Day - no students on campus
November 11
General PTA Meeting - 9:00 a.m. via Zoom
November 12
Parent Night - 6:30 p.m. via Zoom
November 16-20
GenTX Week
November 20
Progress Reports Go Home
November 23 - 27
Thanksgiving Holidays
From the President
Hello Meadow Wood Families!
I hope this note finds you all well. Thanks to everyone who helped make our Walk to School Day and Pop Up Spirit Wear Sale this past Wednesday a success! Thanks to Christian Thompson for helping with it, and Catherine Shelfer, Amanada Candler, and Sharon Raphaeli for their help volunteering to help sell it! Virtual Families, we hope you were able to have a nice walk, bike, or run before school today, and we know you were there in spirit! Send any photos my way so I can see! (And pass it on to yearbook!)
A few reminders as we head into the second six weeks:
* We are still in need of a Treasurer-Elect. This position will shadow our Treasurer this year and then step into the role of Treasurer next year. Please let me know if you have any questions or are interested by sending an email to President@meadowwoodpta.com
* We are also looking for a Reflections Chair to help us promote the program, gather our school entries, and send them off to the district level, so please email me if you are interested in that as well.
*Project Study is a program we have at our school that allows parents and teachers to request things for our school and classrooms! There is a process by which you determine what is needed, write up a proposal, and have a committee vote to fund it. If you are a parent, reach out to a classroom teacher, specials teacher, resource teacher, AIM teacher, nurse, etc., to see if there is anything they need for their classrooms! There are some restrictions on what can and cannot be purchased, and that information will be pushed out soon, but in the meantime, see if there is something that you could ask for!
* A quick reminder to please join PTA if you have not already done so! We need members to help us continue our work at school but also to help us by voting on bylaws, motions, and the like at meetings.
* Thank you to our amazing corporate sponsors who have pledged their support for our school this year! We know this is not an easy time, and we are eternally grateful for your support. If you have a company that would like to sponsor our school, please contact our Sponsorship chair, Monica Rohling at sponsorship@meadowwoodpta.com. And a big thanks to Monica and her committee who have been working tirelessly and successfully to make this happen!
*Please take a moment to check out our Redemptions section below. We have a number of local stores that give money back to our PTA when you shop there, and those donations add up!
To end, I'd like to take a moment to thank all of you parents and guardians who are helping out this year--whatever it is that you are doing, whether you are supporting by joining the PTA, donating to our Eagle Excellence campaign, or just helping your child with his or her virtual learning (which is no easy feat!!!). We appreciate all that you do to help support our kids, teachers, staff, and administration.
As a former teacher, I can tell you that teaching is a profession that is incredibly personally rewarding, but not always financially so--teachers teach because they love your children. This year in particular, they are working incredibly hard under difficult and changing circumstances, and I have been beyond impressed by what I have seen. I have four children, three of whom are at MWE, doing virtual school, and one who is at our junior high, Spring Forest. I have been in awe of all of the teachers, virtual and face to face, who come in each day with a smile on their faces, ready to face the next challenge because they are here to do their very best. They are engaging, patient, kind, supportive, and firm in the rules, which are not easy to enforce in our new reality!
I want to thank them all for continuing to smile, instruct, and pivot this year. Thank a teacher today!! The gifts they appreciate the most are thanks and words of encouragement--but, you know, candy and a Starbucks or Verbena gift card are also nice!
Take care and stay well,
Catie Winegar
PTA President
Family Point Fundraiser
FamilyPoint has a new fundraiser this year. They were unable to hold their fall luncheon due to Covid, and like so many charities in our area, they are struggling to raise funds at a time when the needs of the people they serve are increasing. Help them through their Halloween Hunt!
This will be a fun and safe Halloween event!
There are 2 ways for people to connect:
1. Register a Team - up to 5 people can enter as a team. They will receive a bag with the long list of items, candy, and a team sign. They have 2 hours to search for items. Each item they find/take a picture with is worth 1 point. The team with the most points wins a prize. Also, the sites will be competing and the site with the most points wins a yard decoration set. The time limit adds excitement and the list will force you to get creative. A team can also choose to enter the costume competition to win a prize.
2. Host a start location - Each start location can choose how to elaborate on the scavenger hunt. They can have food trucks, music, games- anything they think will be fun and welcoming to neighbors. A business, neighborhood, church- anyone can host a start location. FPR will provide all the parts and prizes, even volunteers, for the scavenger hunt.
All the rules and registrations for the event are at:
The New Playground -District Video
MWE Redemption Programs
We have many programs that bring “free money” to our school. Please review the following programs and see how you can participate!
1. Box Tops for Education
Don’t forget, Box Tops are digital now! Download the Box Tops
Mobile app to scan your store receipt within 14 days of purchase.
No more clipping or sending Box tops to school.
2. Kroger
Register your Kroger plus card online at
www.krogercommunityrewards.com. You have to re-
enroll every year. Create or log in to your account and
enter MWE’s number (81657).
3. Randalls
Fill out the Good Neighbor Program form and indicate MWE as
your charity (1082). MWE earns 1% of your purchases.
www.randalls.com/shopstores/good-neighborhood.page
4. Amazon Smile
We all shop on Amazon! Register your account with
Amazon Smile to earn money for MWE. Go to
www.smile.amazon.com and login to your account.
Select “Pick your own charitable organization”; type
Meadow Wood Elementary. DO NOT click on the “select
and start shopping” button-this will choose the charity
that is up there at the time. Choose “PTA Texas Congress 5056
Meadow Wood Elementary-Houston TX”. Make all purchase
through Amazon Smile. You can also turn it on in the App under
settings and then programs.
5. Josephine’s Day Spa
They donate back 10% to the charity of your choice.
Join the PTA Today!
Your PTA dollars connect you to the organization and the school and helps make programs, events, and other student/teacher support possible.
Joining is easy! You can download the Membership Toolkit app on your device, or go to https://meadowwoodpta.membershiptoolkit.com and sign up. Thank you for your support!
Create a Membership Toolkit account
You must complete this if you would like to be included in the online directory. There will not be a printed directory.
https://meadowwoodpta.membershiptoolkit.com/login
This will allow you to access:
1. PTA Membership Forms
2. Student Directory
3. Spirit Wear Sales
4. Volunteer Opportunities and Signups
5. PTA Communication
6. Eagle Excellence Family Donation Forms
7. Birthday Marquee Message Purchase
8. Yearbook Order forms
9. … and more!
If you are a returning family and/or already have an account, please log into your account and update your contact information as well as your student(s) current year teacher.Eagle Excellence Fund Raffle Winners
Thank you to all those who donated $1000 to be entered into the raffle for the parking spots.
Parking winners: Lauren & James Miller and Kristi & Jared McCurley.
Thanks to all who donated $250 or more to be entered into the Principal and Assistant Principal for a Day raffle.
Principal winner: Paige Donnell
AP winner: Jamie & Nathan Kelley
We are at around 75% of our $15,000 goal so a special thanks to all of those who have donated. If you haven't donated please consider donating to the Eagle Excellence Fund. Donations can be made on the PTA website. https://meadowwoodpta.membershiptoolkit.com/
Yearbooks!
A Letter from Memorial Hermann
Dear Spring Branch ISD families,
Memorial Hermann is closely monitoring the impact of COVID-19 across Greater Houston. While we are seeing improvement in the number of COVID-19 cases, the pandemic is not yet over and COVID-19 still poses a risk to our communities. The continued safety of Spring Branch ISD students, teachers and families is dependent on everyone taking this risk seriously and following school safety precautions. These precautions are based on scientifically proven methods to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
We are asking all Spring Branch ISD students and families to do your part by:
• Following social distancing recommendations – Stay at least 6 feet from other people who are not from your household in both indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Wearing a mask – Masks/cloth face coverings help reduce the risk of spread; wear them in public spaces or when social distancing is not possible. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC recommend children over the age of 2 should wear a mask.
• Washing your hands – Children and adults should wash their hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. When soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol.
• Limiting social gatherings – Social gatherings, weekend parties and even family gatherings are proving to be where many positive COVID-19 cases are being transmitted in our community and, ultimately, impacting our schools. Limit attendance at these types of events, especially when social distancing and masking will not be part of the expectations to attend.
• Staying home when sick – If your child shows any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 or has been in close contact with someone showing symptoms, please practice good judgement and keep your child at home.
• Getting your flu shot – Getting the flu vaccine can reduce your risk of the flu and its complications. A flu shot is recommended for everyone ages 6 months and up. Make an appointment with your primary care physician or pediatrician to get your shot as soon as possible. If you wish to schedule an appointment at a Memorial Hermann primary care clinic for your flu vaccination, please visit www.mhmg.memorialhermann.org.
Our schools play a vital role in our children’s lives and in our communities. While the pandemic has already disrupted the 2020-2021 school year, we can prevent further interruptions and keep our children, schools and communities safe by working together to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Thank you for helping us protect each other and best wishes for a smooth, successful school year!
Sincerely,
Dr. John Butler, Infectious Disease Specialist, Memorial Hermann
Dr. Annamaria Davidson, Occupational Medicine, Memorial Hermann
Dr. Victoria Regan, Pediatrician, Memorial Hermann
A Message for Distance Learners
Dear SBISD Families of Distance Learners,
Please see below for important information regarding Grab & Go Meals effective Monday, October 19.
UPDATED GRAB & GO MEAL SCHEDULE
Beginning the week of Oct. 19, Grab & Go Meals will operate on a new schedule as follows:
· Meals will be distributed on Tuesdays and Thursdays only.
· A ‘meal’ consists of both a breakfast and a lunch served as a single unit.
· On Tuesdays, two meals will be provided.
· On Thursdays, three meals will be provided.
· The 10 distribution locations and pick-up times (4:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.) will remain the same.
· Meals are available to all students under 18 years of age.
Reminder: Parents wishing to pick-up meals without their children present will be required to present one of the following approved documents in order to receive a meal:
- Official Letter/email from school listing children enrolled (every family in SBISD has already received this letter and/or email).
- Individual student report card
- Attendance record from parent portal of school website
- District-issued Student ID card
As part of the transition to the new schedule, two meals will be provided for distance learner families on Friday, Oct. 16.
ELECTION DAY MEAL INFORMATION
Nov. 3 meals will be provided on Nov. 2.
- Tuesday, Nov. 3, is a virtual learning day with all students learning from home. Meals for distance learners and in-person learners will be distributed on Monday, Nov. 2 at the 10 distribution locations from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, we will provide Grab & Go meal distribution for distance learners only at four Grab & Go sites: Ridgecrest Elementary, Sherwood Elementary, Pine Shadows Elementary, and Meadow Wood Elementary.