Peek at the Week
Week of February 13, 2023
CALENDAR
Monday, Feb. 13
- Krispy Kreme PTO Fundraiser (see information below)
- School Job Week 4
- 3:45 pm - After School Science Club
- 6:30 pm - Andover Board of Education @ District Office
- Valentine's Day
- Valentine Classroom Parties - see schedule below
- School Job - Week 4
- 9:00 am - PTO Meeting
Wednesday, Feb. 15
- School Job - Week 4
- School Job - Week 4
Friday, Feb. 17
- NO SCHOOL - Professional Learning Day
Saturday, Feb. 18
- 7:00 pm - Ties & Tiaras (Daddy & Daughter Dance) at ACHS (see information below)
Monday, Feb. 20
- NO SCHOOL - Conference Credit Day
BOARD APPROVES 2023-24 CALENDAR
WISHING OUR STAFF A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY....
Ms. House - Orchestra/Srings Teacher
Mr. Smith - 5th Grade Teacher
Mrs. King - E.L.P. Teacher
SHINING ALL-STAR STUDENTS
These students were recognized at the Friday pep rally for being Future World Changers!
CONGRATULATIONS!
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD
Dear Families,
The month of February is American Heart Awareness Month because heart disease is the leading cause of death among men and women in the United States. Heart disease can often be prevented by eating right and exercising. In an effort to fight against heart disease and promote healthy living Meadowlark will be starting up the 2023 Milers Running Club. It is important for kids to try and get 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity(MVPA) a day. Reaching that 60 minutes a day is getting increasingly harder due to the increase of time spent in front of a screen!
The mission of the Meadowlark Milers Running Club is not only to provide students with an opportunity to get their 60 minutes of MVPA, it also helps students to be ready for learning in the classroom, build self-esteem, and feel a sense of connection within our school. Students will be challenged to walk/run as many miles as they can during the season. They will be setting goals and the miles that will count towards this goal are the miles that they earn during Milers Club, PE, recess, Meadowlark Giving Run, Local Runs, Spring Break Virtual 5K, and the end of the year Family Fun Run. Students will run/walk outside when the weather permits, and if the weather is bad we will run/walk inside the school. Students will earn mileage tokens when they reach their short-term goals, and if they reach their final goal for the season they will receive a medal at the end of the year!
Practices will be held before school starting at 8:00 until school starts on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students will meet in the gym. Drop off is on the East side where the Car Loop is. Doors open at 7:50 am. Milers Club will begin on Thursday, February 23rd and the last day will be a Family Fun Run around the first week in May (TBD).
It is free to join Milers Club, however, we will be selling Milers t-shirts for $15 each if a you would like to purchase one for your student or if other family members would like to purchase one. (Please make checks payable to Alicia Moss or Venmo @mossalicia). These shirts will be the same as last year, so if you already have one you don’t need to order one unless you need a new size. If you are interested in signing up please complete the form below for each student. If you have any questions please email Mrs. Crusinberry at crusinbt@usd385.org. We are looking forward to a fun season!!!
SAFER, SMARTER KIDS CURRICULUM
Below you will find the parent newsletters for each grade level and the topics we learned in Lessons 1- 6. The newsletter is a great resource that has parent connection ideas, tips and talking points. Click on the links below to access your child's grade level.
Lesson 6
Lesson 5
Lesson 4
Lesson 3
Lesson 2
Lesson 1
READ FOR 15 WITH MAHOMES STARTS FEBRUARY 1ST!
A note from Patrick Mahomes:
There are so many cool benefits to reading, like discovering new places, learning new words, and expanding your imagination. We'll have some cool prizes throughout the program, so don't give up. How many books can you read in 15 weeks? I can't wait to hear about every last one of them!
SAVE THE DATE! Kindergarten Preview
BOX TOP FOR EDUCATION
- BUY the Box Tops products you already know and love
- SCAN your receipt so that your Box Tops purchases are recognized
- EARN cash for our school, based on your eligible purchases
Twice a year, our school will receive a check and can use that cash to buy whatever it needs!
DILLON'S COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM
Sign up (click here) to tie your Dillons Plus card to our PTO. You have to specify every year after Jan 1st what non-profit you are supporting. Just sign into your account and click on "Community" and then Community Rewards. You can type in our number (10282) or our name (Meadowlark Elementary PTO).
It only takes a few seconds so please sign up today!!!!!
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