Peek at the Week
Week of October 31st, 2022
Fall Party Celebrations
Per the Family Handbook:
Organized classroom parties are planned by the PTO room parents. The purpose of classroom parties is to allow students the opportunity to celebrate special occasions but should not interfere with the instructional environment of the school. Classroom parties shall not exceed one hour.
For fall costume parties, participating students should bring their costumes to school in a sack. Costumes will be put on prior to each classroomโs party and should be something that is easy to put over the childโs clothing. Please use discretion when choosing your childโs costume. Students are not permitted to bring or wear masks, make-up, or any scary, or ghoulish costumes. Students are also not allowed to bring any type of play weapon. If you do not want your child to participate in a fall costume party, please notify your childโs teacher, so that they can plan an alternate activity for your child.
CALENDAR
Saturday, Oct. 29
- 4:30 - 6 pm - Trunk or Treat at ACHS
Monday, Oct. 31
- Classroom Fall Parties
- 9:00 am - Halloween School Parade
- 4 - 6 pm - Andover Chamber Safe Halloween at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church Parking lot, weather permitting
Wednesday, Nov. 2
- 10:15 am - Thinking Cap Quiz Bowl Practice (5th grade)
Thursday, Nov. 3
- 10:15 am - Thinking Cap Quiz Bowl Practice (5th grade)
Friday, Nov. 4
- 8:50 am - Meadowlark Pep Rally
- 10:15 am - Thinking Cap Quiz Bowl Practice (5th grade)
Sunday, Nov. 6
- Daylight Saving Time Ends (clocks fall back one hour)
๐ HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS ๐
Know the RULES:
- NEVER ever go Trick-or-Treating alone! Make sure you go with a TRUSTED ADULT. A trusted adult is a person that your parents or guardians have come to rely on and someone who you and your parents feel comfortable with.
- OLDER children should never go Trick or Treating alone! Always Trick or Treat with a FRIEND or a GROUP of FRIENDS. You are much safer when you are with others.
- Younger children should always have a parent or a trusted adult go with them to the door of every home.
- When Trick or Treating, younger and older children should NEVER enter anyoneโs home, unless their parents have given prior permission.
- It is much safer to only go Trick or Treating in familiar neighborhoods. Be sure to only approach homes that are well-lit both on the inside and on the outside.
- Wear a highly-visible or reflective costume and carry a flashlight when Trick or Treating at night.
- Stay on sidewalks and walkways.
- Stay in well-lit areas, NEVER take short-cuts, and never go to isolated areas.
- WALK! Do not run in your costume because you might trip and injure yourself.
- NEVER approach a strangerโs vehicle, even if the person inside is offering you candy or gifts.
- NEVER get in a strangerโs vehicle or leave with a stranger!
- The Rule is: NEVER go anywhere with a stranger or take anything from a stranger! SAY NO, Get Away Quick, and Tell someone!
- Be aware of any people who are acting strange or suspicious. REPORT them to you your parents or the police right away.
- If someone tries to grab you or a friend, yell loudly โHELP, this person is not my parent, STRANGER!โ While you are yelling, you can kick, hit, pull-away, and run! Make every effort to escape and draw attention to the situation.
- Older children might consider carrying a cell phone in case of emergency.
- DONโT eat any candy until you get home, and be sure that your parents check your candy before you do eat it.
- Consider attending parties at home, in school, or in community centers as a safe alternative to Trick or Treating.
Have a safe and fun Halloween!
SAFER, SMARTER KIDS CURRICULUM
Dear Parents,
We are off to a great start with our Safer, Smarter Kids Curriculum. Below you will find the parent newsletters for each grade level and the topics we learned in Lesson 1. 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.
Kindergarten Lesson 1 Newsletter
2nd graders had a special visitor from KWCH Meteorologist, Ross Jansen
11th Annual Andover State Bank Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Each year for the past ten years, we have invited the 2nd grade classes in the Andover School District to join in the fun and competition for Halloween. ๐
Online voting begins Monday, October 31st from 8 AM - 5 PM. The entry with the most online votes will win an ice cream party! ๐ฆ
In person voting beings Friday, October 28th from 9 AM - 5 PM and Monday, October 31st from 9 AM - 5 PM. The entry with the most in person votes will win a lunch party! ๐
Winners will be announced on Tuesday, November 1st.
Meadowlark Pumpkins ๐
Pick the Pug
The Good Egg
Pete the Cat
The Knights of Columbus held a coat drive. If you have kids in need they are at the Food Bank at the Methodist Church.
๐DRUG TAKE-BACK EVENT ๐
Andover Police Department
The Andover Police Department will be hosting a collection site for the National Prescription Drug Take Back Event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 29.
This event aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs. They will also collect vape pens or other e-cigarette devices only after the batteries are removed from the devices.
The Andover Police Department and the DEA will not be responsible for removing batteries from the devices.
The event will take place in the main parking lot of the Andover Police Department located at 909 N. Andover Rd Andover, KS 67002.
No liquids, needles, or inhalers will be accepted.
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!!!!!
Mrs. King - Gifted
Mrs. Loy - 2nd Grade
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