Good Afternoon Meadowside Families,
This week we wanted to take a moment to highlight the incredible work going on in our STEM lab! All our second graders had the opportunity to visit for a Coding and Engineering Challenge that took place over multiple days. The students utilized Finches and Chromebooks to collaboratively “coded their way” from Milford to Lake Compounce, plotted a path to their favorite rides and then designed and built a new ride to introduce to the park. They took to their Finches like pros -- and the engagement and creativity they showed throughout their visits was so exciting to see! What is a Finch? A finch is a small robot designed to engage students in computational thinking and computer science - and we are so fortunate to have Mrs. Guarino introduce Finches to us in the STEM lab! Check our photos from the week here.
Our Elementary School Counselors are hard at work implementing the final SEL Lessons (social emotional learning lessons.) Each lesson falls into a category of social, emotional, academic or career. The final lesson for K-5 is all about careers! Click HERE for the letter from our school Counselor Ms. Brittany Smith including how you can help us contribute to our upcoming Career Day.
Our next PTA meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 12th at 6:15pm in our Media Center. We are hoping you will join us to talk about Spring Activities. Our PTA is always looking for volunteers and new members to support their amazing programming for students and families. Please read on for some important information from our PTA:
Teacher Appreciation Week is the first week in May and the planning has begun! Help us celebrate our teachers by donating an item from our custom Amazon wish list. Lots of recess activities to choose from. For more information click here.
World Tour - April is traditionally the month we celebrate our family’s cultures. This year we are asking families to email a link to a children’s song that represents their family’s culture. For more information click here Deadline for submitting songs is April 14th. A playlist will be shared with classrooms and families! Email links to ptameadowside@gmail.com
Spring Plant Sale - May 6th students will be able to shop with their class. Lots of plants to choose from, prices range from $1 - $5. We encourage parents to send their child with a shoe box to make bringing the plants home a little easier. Hanging Basket pre-orders can be made through April 25th on memberhub.. Check out our flyer for more information.
Square 1 Art orders are due April 29th. If you have misplaced your artist’s catalog you can find their art here.
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.
In this week's CCC Newsletter you will find information about the MPS Parent University & the Milford CCC Family Music Night taking place on April 26th titled, "Around the World with Your Whole Family!" Click here to register. Find out the details for a Pop Up Food Pantry on Thursday April 21st. PARENTS has an article that suggests ways to help your child use money in a responsible way. Also a Can, Bottle & Coin drive to help cure Pediatric Brain Cancer sponsored by Milford Bank & Beachside Nutrition. Click here for this week's CCC Newsletter! And don't forget that the CCC website is also updated with links to community resources. You are also welcome to contact the CCC office at 203-882-6094 and speak with Mrs. Williams.
Important Dates:
Please click here for the revised Academic Calendar for 2021-22
Friday, April 8th is our School Spirit Disney Day
Tuesday, April 12th: 6:15 PTA Meeting in the Media Center
Wednesday, April 13th students dismissed at 1:25
Friday, April 15th No School in honor of Good Friday
Monday, April 18th-Friday, April 22nd-No School for Spring Recess
Spring Sounds - Check out the MPS Spring Concert series here. The concerts will showcase our grade 4 Chorus and grades 4 & 5 Band and Orchestra
Save the Date: May 11th: Fourth Grade Choir and Fourth and Fifth Grade Band and Strings Concert
Reminders
Grade 5 Families - We were fortunate this week to have some visits from middle school music staff who stopped by to talk a little bit about music selections for sixth grade. Please take a moment to review this document with your child about making a selection for 6th grade music. Be on the lookout for more information later in the spring on our fifth graders upcoming transition into middle school.
As we open up the building for visitors this spring, please remember to bring an identification card with you if you are coming into the building for any upcoming programs or meetings. This is also true for parent pick ups including early dismissals.