Dear Parents,

OUR FIRST AWARDS ASSEMBLY OF 0809
Last Friday we had our first of three awards assemblies of this school year. Students in Grades 1 – 5 received awards from their teachers describing their accomplishments this year. Each award was tailored specifically to each student and the lights in their eyes revealed their appreciation of the lovely compliments.

Our PTA Reflections Art Contest Participants and Winners were honored as well.

Primary Division:

Photography:

• Ian Kirby, 1st grade - WINNER
• Nicolas McAree, 1st grade
• Kevin Sabbe, 1st grade
• Sara Solis, 2nd grade

Visual Arts:

• Rohil Dave, 1st grade – WINNER
• Arielle Hershkowitz, 1st grade
• Max Wong, 2nd grade

Intermediate Division:

Photography:

• Caroline Hanna, 5th grade - WINNER
• Allison Gist, 5th grade

Visual Arts:

• Allison Hanna, 3rd grade - WINNER
• Hanna Griffiths, 3rd grade
• Megan Benz, 3rd grade
• Jillian Reed, 3rd grade
• Caroline Hanna, 5th grade
• Colin Aziz, 5th grade

Literature:

• Caroline Hanna, 5th grade

Our awards assemblies are held three times each year, following each reporting period. We’ll look forward to hearing the wonderful statements about our other students at our future assemblies.

MBEF PARTICIPATION CLIMBING FOR MEADOWS!
I am very thankful to see that our MBEF participation has hit the 50% mark! Thanks so much for your attention to this crucial fundraiser for our school. Without our contributions to Ed Foundation, your children would not have their media library specialist, computer specialist, health assistant  (Nurse Diana!), p.e. teacher, instructional assistants in Grades 4 and 5m, reading specialists, etc. Our school would be almost unrecognizable in terms of personnel. Many, many thanks for your generosity.

REMINDER TO CHECK UNCLAIMED CLOTHING
This year, we’re trying a new plan to dispose of children’s unclaimed clothing. Rather than waiting until year’s end and inviting parents to walk by the clothing spread around the lunch patio, Cheryl Cleamons, Meadows parent, is picking up the clothing at the end of each month, laundering it and donating it to charity. Disposing of the clothing monthly keeps it from accumulating until the amount is difficult to deal with. You are invited to check the racks on the lunch patio if your child is missing an item of clothing.

DO YOU HAVE AN OLD MICROWAVE TO DONATE?
Please call the Meadows Office if you have a microwave oven in working order that you’re not using. Our cafeteria microwave has burned out. It is used only occasionally to heat up food that isn’t warm enough. Thanks.

AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM UPDATES

• Please note the following schedule for the week of December 15.
• Monday,  Dec. 15:       Performance class for Musical Theatre. No other classes
• Tuesday: Dec. 16:        All classes meet
• Wednesday: Dec. 17:   No classes
• Thursday, Dec. 18:      All classes meet, including Kinder Reading Party
• Friday: Dec. 19:           No kinder LEGO class

The MAP staff (Meadows After School Program) wishes Meadows’’ families a happy and healthy holiday season. We look forward to seeing you in January for our winter session beginning January 26.

For questions please contact, Marina Trachy, On-site Coordinator at 947-2078, email mbtrachy@yahoo.com or Nancy Rosenburg at 376-6115 or nsrosenb@aol.com

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
The Meadows Staff and I wish you the happiest of holidays and a memorable Winter Break with your families and friends. We look forward to seeing your children back at Meadows on Monday, January 5. Please note that this Friday is regular schedule for all students.