Good Afternoon Meadowside Families,
Open House: Thank you to all our families who joined us for Open House on Tuesday evening! Your presence, engagement, and support mean so much to us. We truly value the partnership between home and school, and we’re excited to work together throughout the year to help your child thrive. As we reflect on the evening, we’d love to hear your feedback to help us improve future events. If you have a moment, please consider taking a moment to let us know how the evening went by clicking here.
If you missed our Open House, you can check out our welcome video here. Interested in learning more about our MPS Vision of the Learner and the Search Relationship Framework, check them out as well as other resources on the MPS Teaching and Learning Community Hub.
Another great opportunity for our parents to visit in our classrooms is during Parent Teacher conferences which are scheduled later this fall.
Wednesday, October 15 1:45 - 3:45
Thursday, October 16 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Friday, October 17 1:45-3:45 p.m.
Fall conference sign up information will be live on our school website in early October. Please note that on all three conference days we will have a modified early dismissal time of 1:15 to accommodate the conference schedule.
Footwear Reminder: Now that we’re a couple of weeks into the school year, we’ve loved seeing students playing and being active at recess and in PE. To help them stay safe and fully enjoy these activities, we want to remind families that supportive footwear—such as sneakers—is best for school each day. Shoes with sturdy soles and closed toes allow children to run, climb, and participate without the risk of slips or injuries.
HEARTfelt congratulations to our Art Teacher, Mrs. Clare Dancho, and her family on the birth of their daughter last week! Mom and baby are both doing well and we couldn’t be happier for them. Mr. Edoaurd De Pacevaux will be covering during her maternity leave.
This Monday, we’re celebrating International Dot Day, a global celebration of creativity, courage, and self-expression — inspired by the beloved book The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. The story encourages us all to “make our mark” and see where it takes us — reminding students (and grown-ups!) that a simple dot can spark something amazing when we believe in ourselves and our ideas. Join the fun by wearing dots of any size, shape, or color! Polka dots, spotted socks, dotted headbands — get creative and show off your unique style as we celebrate the power of imagination and making a difference through even the smallest mark.
PTA Meeting: Our first PTA meeting of the year will be Tuesday September 16th at 6:00 and we would love to see you there!
All our Parents and Guardians are invited to JOIN PTA! There are so many things that Meadowside PTA does to support our community - from Picnics and STEM nights to book fairs and plant sales - your membership helps support all our programs. Register and become a member by using this link.
Interested in not only being a PTA member but also hearing about and maybe even helping plan some of our upcoming events, please reach out to PTA with questions at ptameadowside@gmail.com or stop by our meet and greet on Tuesday September 16th at 6:00 PM. Hoping you will come and join in conversations about how to support our Meadowside students, families and staff throughout the year and help plan some fun events for all!
PTA is providing a FREE Meadowside T-Shirt to all of our students at our Fall Fun Run -- tentatively scheduled for October 30th -- and to wear throughout the school year. If you haven’t done so already, please click HERE to sign up for your child’s FREE 25-26 school shirt.
PTA is also selling spirit wear. You can check out the options HERE.
Next week we will also be participating in our first lock down drill of the year. This will only be a drill and will be conducted in accordance with the School Incident Management Protocols established by the district, and in collaboration with our local first responders. Please discuss the importance of our emergency drills with your children. We thank you for your cooperation and partnership with keeping our schools safe.
CCC News:
Dear Parents and Guardians, We invite you to stay connected and informed by reading our CCC Weekly News, where you'll find valuable updates, upcoming events, and helpful community resources for your family. Be sure to also visit the CCC webpage, your go-to spot for information, support services, and opportunities to get involved. This week, we’re highlighting exciting local events like the Walk or Ride for Mental Health at Fowler Field, the Back-to-School LifeCourse Planning Workshop, scenic outings like the Beaver Brook Trail, the Milford Scavenger Hunt, and the State Firefighters Convention Parade. Don’t miss these chances to engage, learn, and explore together as a community!
Important Dates to Know:
Printable MPS full year calendar can be found on the district Back to School Central Website.
Monday, September 15: Kindergarten Color Days color days.pdf continue next week
Monday, September 15: Dot Day- Join us in wearing dots any size, shape or color!
Tuesday, September 16: 6:00 PTA Meet and Greet
Tuesday, September 23: NO SCHOOL in Honor of Rosh Hashanah
Wednesday, September 24: Early Release Day: Students dismissed at 1:25
Friday, September 26: Go Gold - Join us in Going Gold for Pediatric Cancer Awareness
Thursday, October 2: NO SCHOOL in Honor of Yom Kippur