A Meadowbrook Moment
February 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
Welcome to the second half of the school year! We have a lot of exciting events planned, from our Kindergarten 100th day of school to Valentine's Day, to chasing leprechauns in Grade 1, to attending field trips, to name a few. Who knows...maybe even see some snow at some point?!?
Our first "Principal Parent Discussion Group" Meeting will occur virtually on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at 3:45 p.m. We will send an RSVP (Google Form) to reserve your spot and to submit any questions you might have.
Just to remind you, our doors open each morning at 8:35 a.m. Please do not drop your child off and have them wait in the cold outside before that time. Also, the morning line-up of cars in front of the school begins at 8:30am. If you need to drop your child off earlier in the morning, consider the morning care program offered by the Rivervale Education Foundation.
Finally, thank you to all who participated in the Kindness Week activities! We still have community service projects going on. Please consider donating broken crayons for the Grade 3 project. Also, Grade 1 will collect food for the local food pantry at the end of the month.
Mark Your Calendars!
Kindergarten 100th Day of School
February 8, 2023
Our kindergarteners will celebrate 100 days of learning and fun at Meadowbrook by dressing up to look like they are 100 years old. Kindergarten families, please refer to communications for your child's homeroom teacher regarding details for this special day.
DELAYED OPENING FOR STUDENTS
February 13, 2023
Students can begin entering the building at 10:15 a.m.
Students must be in their home rooms by 10:30 a.m.
Valentines Day at Meadowbrook
February 14, 2023
Please check with your children's homeroom teachers for specific information about how their class will be celebrating Valentine's Day. Please note that no candy or food will be permitted.
February 14- February 28, 2023
The Read-A-Thon is an easy, fun and rewarding way to practice reading at home and at school. Friends and family support your child's reading efforts by making a donation to their personal Read-A-Thon page. Click here for the Read-a-thon flier which includes registration instructions.
Principal Parent Discussion Group
Thursday, February 23, 2023, at 3:45 p.m.
Parents/Guardians have the option of attending in person or virtually.
We will send an RSVP (Google Form) to reserve your spot and to submit any questions you might have.
Family Fun Night Fundraiser hosted by the M.F.F.A.
February 24, 2023
Two sessions 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. or 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
All Purpose Room (Meadowbrook gymnasium)
$10 per child. Limited to 50 students per session.
Join our own Ms. Carr in dancing, exercising, games and a whole lot of fun!
Pre-registration and advanced payment is required. Click to register.
Questions? Contact: Meredith Del Grosso. meredithgem@hotmail.com
Read Across America Spirit Week
February 27 - March 3, 2023
Monday, February 27: Fox in Sox Day - Wear your crazy socks
Tuesday, February 28: Cat in the Hat Day - Wear your favorite hat
Wednesday, March 1: I'm Not Going to Get Up Today! - Wear your pajamas to school
Thursday, March 2: Oh the Places You'll Go - Wear a shirt from a place your visited
Friday, March 3: Green Eggs and Ham Day - Wear green in honor of Dr. Seuss and school spirit
Helping Hands Food Pantry Collection hosted by the 1st Grade
February 27- March 6, 2023
Non- perishable item donations can be brought to school with your child and placed in a collection area in the main hallway. Click here for more details and to see a list of requested items.
We are excited to welcome award-winning author Susan Hood to Meadowbrook for a special visit. The visit will take place on March 2nd. Click here to learn more about Susan Hood.
Meet the Staff
Mrs. Janemarie Lowery
Mrs. Lowery has been teaching in the district for 12 years. She has worked at both Meadowbrook and George White School teaching general and special education. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Especially with her two boys Scotty Jr and Colin! As a Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Lowery enjoys watching her students blossom from September to June.
Mrs. Valerie Boggis
This is Mrs. Boggis' 2nd year teaching Kindergarten at Meadowbrook. Prior to that she spent 10 years educating young learners in various capacities including a children’s music program called Jiggly Wiggly.
Mrs. Boggis and her husband Greg live in Park Ridge with their three children, Grant (14), Dean (12), and Brooke (9) and one very silly dog, Teddy (3). In Mrs. Boggis' free time she practices yoga, plays the piano, and teaches Group Fitness classes at Lifetime.
Miss Jessica Lavitol
Miss Lavitol has been teaching at Meadowbrook School for 5 years. She loves watching her students learn and grow throughout the year. She hopes to pass on her passion for learning on to her students. Having grown up in Hillsdale, she loves that she gets to teach at the very Elementary School she attended! Miss Lavitol enjoys reading, going to the beach, and exercising in her free time.
Grade Level Community Service Initiative
This year at Meadowbrook School, our staff and students are taking on a new grade level community service initiative to give back to the local community.
The Great Kindness Week Challenge
January 23rd through the 27th students and staff participated in the Great Kindness Week Challenge. This fun week of activities and events encouraged students to come together to improve the climate of Meadowbrook. Themed days included super heroes and crazy hair!
The Art of Meadowbrook
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)
Counselor's Corner News with Mrs. Nelsen-DeFalco
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