Good Afternoon Meadowside Families,
Sign-Ups for Parent Teacher Conferences continue through Monday, October 17th. 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. Skoczolek’s 2nd grade class is 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 your child’s last name on their jackets/sweatshirts so that if misplaced we can return.
In this week's CCC Newsletter: This week's Community Connection Center's Newsletter (CCC News) has great information! You can still register for programs & 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:
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. 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/meadowsidepta/addme
- Scholastic Bookfair - 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.
- Family Math Night - November 9th from 6-7:30pm, click here for more information. We are also looking for volunteers, sign up here.
Important Dates:
- Printable MPS full year calendar can be found here.
- Tuesday, October 18th Meadowside Scholastic Book Fair (Make Up day October 20th)
- Parent Teacher Conferences: October 19, 20 and 21st: Students dismissed at 1:15 for Conferences
- Thursday, October 20th Evening Book Fair for families.
- Friday, October 21st Meadowside Goes Pink
- 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)
- Wednesday, November 16th: 1:25 Early Dismissal for Professional Learning.