A Meadowbrook Moment
March 2023 Newsletter
Stay in the know!
Please enjoy "A Meadowbrook Moment" Newsletter, which will help you keep up to date on news and events at our school.
Meadowbrook Buzz with Mr. Bell
March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb...at least, I hope so!! We started this month feeling like winter, but with so many exciting events approaching, it will feel like spring soon. I want to thank the parents who participated in our Principal-Parent Discussion Group last week, and I hope to have one more before the school year ends.
Read Across America Week, Author Day, and our Read-a-Thon events have succeeded incredibly. My thanks to our MFFA, parents, and staff involved in making these experiences so enjoyable for the students.
St. Patrick's Day is approaching, which means some leprechauns will be bouncing around and causing trouble throughout the hallways. If your child comes home with a story about a messy classroom, believe it!!
Please remember that on March 20th, Marking Period 2 report card grades are available in the Parent Portal.
I hope to see everyone at the Blue Jean Ball on March 30th.
Finally, on March 14, 2023, we have a half day for students, and the referendum vote takes place. Please get out and vote!
Mark Your Calendars!
March 13-17, 2023
Each year, Sandy Hook Promise sponsors national Say Something Call-to-Action Week to raise awareness on how to prevent tragedies and empower students to be an upstander in their school communities. Click here learn how students at Meadowbrook are learning to be upstanders and not bystanders.
EARLY DISMISSAL FOR STUDENTS
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Please note lunch will NOT be served.
K-4 Dismissal time 1:00 p.m.
Pre-K a.m. 9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Pre-K p.m. 11:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Bagel Day host by M.F.F.A
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Bagels will be served to all those who placed orders via the M.F.F.A. website. If you still need to order a bagel for your child, please click here to visit the M.F.F.A website. Orders will be accepted until March 9, 2023.
So Many Reasons to Wear Green!
March 17, 2023
· Wear green as part of Say Something Week to show that you will be an upstander, not a bystander
· Wear green to show school unity
· Wear green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Marking Period 2 Report Cards Grades Available in Parent Portal
Monday, March 20, 2023
Click here to log into the Parent Portal
Blue Jean Ball fundraiser hosted by the M.F.F.A.
Thursday, March 30th, 2023 from 7pm - 12 am
SEASONS at 644 Pascack Road in Washington Township
Price: $100 per person (includes 5 silver level tickets)
Full cocktail hour with hot and cold apps, butler passed hors d'oeuvres, deluxe sit down dinner, top shelf open bar, professional disc jockey, photo booth, wine pull raffle, tricky tray and a 50/50.
Meet the Staff
Ms. Carr
Ms. Carr has been happily teaching at Meadowbrook School for the past 21 years. She love being a part of the Hillsdale community beyond school, by playing softball and football with the Mom's. Also, teaching fitness class at local gyms in Westwood and Paramus. It is her true joy and passion to share her love of fitness and laughter with the Meadowbrook family.
Mrs. Cramer
Mrs. Cramer has been teaching health & PE for 18 years. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, watching her boys play baseball and golf, and relaxing with her dog.
Mrs. Lang
Mr. Vaniskhian
He lives at home with his wife Kerry, 10-month-old daughter Ava, and their cat Kleo.
The Art of Meadowbrook
Author Visit with Susan Hood
On Thursday, March 2, 2023, award-winning author Susan Hood visited Meadowbrook to share her work. Click here to learn more about Susan Hood.
Read-a-thon a Wonderful Success!
Thank you to all the students, staff and the M.F.F.A. members who made this year's Read-a-thon possible. It’s been an incredible few weeks of encouraging reading among our kids and fundraising for Meadowbrook. Collectively Meadowbrook students read 31,003 minutes and raised $15,728!
Read Across America Spirit Week
From February 27 to March 3, 2023 Meadowbrook students celebrated their love for reading with Read Across America Spirit Week. They wore crazy socks, funny hats, pajamas and more!
The Morning Show
The Morning Show is a bi-weekly program put together by Mrs. Lang, our Computer teacher, and hosted by Meadowbrook students.
Please click this link for the newest edition of our Meadowbrook Morning Show
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/339/2023_6%20Day%20Rotation.pdfVirtual Backpack
Lunch Menu
View the menu online at: https://hillsdaleps.nutrislice.com
How to add money to your child's lunch card:
To make an online payment: PaySchoolsCentral.com
Cash and check payments are also accepted for meals. For checks, please include your payment form and make checks payable to: Hillsdale Board of Education.
Questions? Please contact: Debbie DeRobertis, Director: dderobertis@hillsdaleschools.com
Meadowbrook Family & Faculty Association (MFFA)
M.F.F.A. events to look forward to:
Earth Day Event
May 4, 2023
The Earth Day event takes place during the school day and is set up with a few stations for our students to rotate through and learn all about being environmentally conscious.
Plant Sale
May 10, 2023 (Rain date May 12, 2023)
This special fundraising event gives students the opportunity to purchase plants for the special women in their lives as part of Mother's Day!
Scoop Night
May 23, 2023 (Rain date May 24, 2023)
This fundraiser is a Meadowbrook favorite! Teachers scoop ice cream for students during scheduled time slots. The kids love getting ice cream from their teachers!
Counselor's Corner News with Mrs. Nelsen-DeFalco
Online Resources:
Click here for information about NJ Children's System of Care Referral Process
If you find yourself in one of these situations please feel free to use these resources.
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
Counselor's Corner
Mrs. Nelsen-DeFalco
School Counselor
(201) 383-3143
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