News

Good Afternoon Meadowside Families,

This afternoon our parent conference sign up went live!  Click HERE to sign up now for a conference during one of the following times: 

  • Wednesday, October 19th 1:45-3:45 p.m.

  • Thursday, October 20th 5:30-8:00pm 

  • Friday, October 21st 1:45-3:45 p.m.

All three days will be 1:15 dismissals.  This year, all our conferences will be in person unless a  parent/guardian requests a Google Meet link directly from the teacher.   If you prefer a  virtual session, please contact the teacher to request a Google Meet link to conduct your conference virtually after you have confirmed your conference time through My Conference Time Online Scheduler.   We are looking forward to meeting with you to discuss your child’s learning! 

Please read on for some additional information and reminders: 

  • Fun Run: Thank you to all our families who have already signed up for a fundraising page for our Fun Run.  If you haven’t -- please take a moment to sign up now.  Share with families and friends and help Meadowside PTA raise funds to support student and family programming all year long.  All proceeds raised from our families and friends will go directly to PTA to continue to support PTA programming which includes shirts for every child, family activities and more!   Click here for more information on the fun run itself.  Prizes will be awarded to classes and students who raise the most money and run the most laps so start your fundraising now at  https://app.99pledges.com/fund...  (P.S. Currently Mrs. Stern’s Kindergarten class is in the lead!!!!)

  • Costume Parade: On Monday, October 31st, our students will have the opportunity to participate in a costume parade.  Click here for more information including time, location and guidelines.  

  • School Photos: Later this fall LifeTouch will be here for student photos!  Our picture day is scheduled for Wednesday November 9th -- with makeups on December 13th.  Be on the lookout closer to the date for more information. 

  • Water Bottles: Please remember to send your children to school with a refillable water bottle.  

  • Clothing Items: This is the time of year, that our lost and found starts to grow … please take a moment to write you child’s last name on their jackets/sweatshirts so that if misplaced we can return.

STEM Lab Highlight:  As an extension of their learning about fossils, fourth graders made coffee ground fossils in our STEM Lab this week. Here are the ingredients if you would like to try this at home with your child:

  • 1 cup used coffee grounds

  • 1/2 cup cold coffee

  • 1 cup flour

  • 1/2 salt

  • Wax paper

  • Mixing bowl 

  • Small toys/objects for the impressions

*Mix ingredients together, knead the dough, and use the toys to make an impression. Then, let it dry overnight.

 

In this week's CCC Newsletter:  Click here for our new mobile friendly Community Connection Center's Newsletter!  There are still spots open for our Raising Readers Parent Book Club & the Circle of Security Parenting Class.  Sign up & complete our survey! Each week information about Milford's providers & their programs are listed . You will also find family friendly activities & places to visit.  And don't forget that the CCC website is also updated with links to community resources. Have a Great weekend! 

Additional News from our PTA: 

  • Meadowside Mash - October 14th!!!  6-8PM $5 per family. Pre-registration required on Memberhub. Screenshot your receipt for a quick check-in at the event! 

        Squishmallow Raffle, and a ton of fun! More information  here and commercial here

  • Please support this event by contributing bags of nut-free candy/prizes! Purchase treats off of our Amazon List or locally and drop off at school/send with your child by October 13th.

  • Scholastic Book Fair - The book fair will be held in school on October 18th and on October 20th in the evening for families.  To volunteer please click here.

  • FUN RUN - November 2nd - The Fun Run is PTA’s primary fundraiser of the year.  All proceeds go directly to PTA to continue to support our programming which includes the shirts every student will be given at the Fun Run.  Click here for more information.  Prizes will be awarded to classes and students who raise the most money and run the most laps!  Sign up here if you would like to volunteer at the Fun Run. Start your fundraising page at https://app.99pledges.com/fund...

Important Dates:

  • Printable MPS full year calendar can be found here. 

  • Tuesday, October 11th: PTA Meeting 6PM

  • Friday, October 14th: Sports Day (Where your favorite Sports Team or Team Meadowside shirt)

  • Friday, October 14th: PTA Sponsored Fall Fest/Meadowside Mash  6:00 - 8:00

  • Tuesday, October 18th Meadowside Scholastic Book Fair

  • Parent Teacher Conferences: October 19, 20 and 21st: Students dismissed at 1:15 for Conferences

  • Thursday, October 20th Evening Book Fair for families.  

  • Wednesday October 26th 1:25 Early Dismissal for Professional Learning.

  • Monday, October 31st: 9:00 Costume Parade 

  • Wednesday, November 2nd : Meadowside PTA Sponsored Fun Run  Click here for more information.

  • Tuesday, November 8th: No School / Teacher Professional Learning

  • Wednesday, November 9th: Lifetouch Picture Day (Make ups 12/13)