Good Afternoon Meadowside Families,
We want to kick off with some good news this week:
Congratulations to Mahika on placing third in the district Spelling Bee!
Thank you to Dr. Bogart’s Affirmation Ambassadors for spreading positivity across many classrooms this week!
Neighborhood Forest: Thank you to our families who participated in "Neighborhood Forest" and registered your child for a free tree. Registration for this year has closed. If you registered, your child will be bringing home a White Pine tree sapling during the week of April 14th. Please see attached tree planting guide to prepare your space and help your student get excited about caring for the planet!
PTA News:
PTA sponsored plant sale will be on Friday, May 9 during the school day to the upcoming newsletter. More details to follow.
PTA sponsored book fair :The book fair will take place on Tuesday, May 13, during the school day and in the evening for families to shop.
Incoming Kindergarten Students:
For our incoming Kindergarten families who are fully registered or currently in a MPS preschool program, be on the lookout for an email on our Kickoff to Kindergarten school visits in May. If your child is eligible for Kindergarten but you have not yet registered, please click the link to register and be included in this Kickoff to Kindergarten experience.
News from the Media Center:
News from the CCC: Be sure to check out our CCC Weekly Newsletter for important updates and local events. Just a reminder that CT FoodShare is on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Kingdom Life Christian Church Cathedral in Milford (held every two weeks). Also, don’t miss the EverWonder Children’s Museum, where kids can explore STEM through hands-on exhibits, and enjoy Springtime Savings at Old Sturbridge Village—kids 17 and under get free admission with a paying adult through the end of April. Stay informed and engaged by reading the newsletter each week! Need other resources? Visit the CCC Website for additional resources.
Reminder: Last day to sign up for Career Day is this Monday April 14th! We are thrilled to be hosting our 4th annual career day on Wednesday, April 30th. Meadowside School will be welcoming community members into our building to share about their careers, education and professional passions. Students will have the opportunity to view presentations alongside their grade level peers. We are hoping each grade will have 3-4 presentations that are about 15 min each. Presentation Ideas:
A brief overview of your career and a day in the life
Schooling, trainings or experiences required
Traits or skills to be successful in your career field
Tools, technology or resources used on the job
Your favorite part of the job
Challenges of the job and how you overcome them
Click the link to sign up! https://forms.gle/5pHuUsjaa7t8BA6b7
Upcoming Dates:
Friday April 18th-Friday April 25th: Spring Recess- No school
Wednesday April 30: Career Day
Wednesday April 30: 1:25 Early Dismissal
Wednesday May 7: Spring Lifetouch Picture Day
Monday May 19: 4th and 5th Grade Chorus, Band and Strings Concert- Jonathan Law High School 6:30
Wednesday, May 28: Field Day (Rain Date May 29)
Monday, June 2: Fun in the Sun
Wednesday, June 4: Fifth Grade Celebration and Clap Out (Rain Date June 3)