A Note from Principal Keffeler Hello Meadow Ridge Families,
About a month ago, I was lamenting to my family that I wanted snow. My husband looked shocked, and asked why I would want that, as it can be a major hassle. I said, "elementary school children need snow on the playground." Last night he asked if there was enough snow on the playground yet. For the record, there is! What a month it has been--4 missed days and 3 late starts. Here's hoping the worst weather is behind us.
Tonight is the first of three evenings for parent/teacher conferences. This is a perfect opportunity to discuss your child's most recent report card, goal progression, and behavioral health. We have a lot of school year left, and want to make sure we are meeting the needs of your child(ren). When you come into the building, please be sure to check the lost and found on the lower level. It is overflowing and items will be donated March 1.
Best,
Did You Know? Lost and Found Items will be donated on Friday March 1. Families can check lost and found before school by 7:45 or after 2:30. Lost and found can be located in the cafeteria. Many hats and gloves are also in lost and found.
Reminders
PTO News International Night – Thursday, March 7 Join us as we celebrate the diverse community that truly makes us Meadow Ridge through hosting an International Night. Your student will have an opportunity to "travel" around the world and learn about different countries and cultures shared by fellow families. We will have exhibit booths from many countries around the world, performances, activities, and food samples. If you have any questions, please email Dieter Becher at dieter.becher@turck.com.
Volunteer Needs STEM Day Volunteers - Friday March 1 Sign up below to help out in the classroom for STEM Day. This day can only happen with your help.
Carnival Volunteers Needed Meadow Ridge Carnival will be held on Friday, April 26. Volunteers are needed for the games committee. Please email beckypetersen@gmail.com with interest or questions.
Conference Dinner - Tuesday February 26 Parent-teacher conferences are later this month and we would like to show our appreciation to our hard working teachers by providing them dinner. And, we need your help! Please sign up to bring in soup, salads, desserts or other items to make this dinner a success! If you have any questions, please contact Lynne Donaghy at lynnedonaghy@hotmail.com or Allie Storti at storti13@hotmail.com. Thank you in advance!
Around the District Emergency School Closing Our school utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver SMS text messages, straight to your mobile phone with important information. To participate in this free service, ensure that you have entered your cell phone number in the Skylert section of Skyward Family Access, then send a text message of "Y" or "Yes" to our district's short code number, 67587. My Stop® App – Live Bus GPS Information 6th Grade Band & Orchestra Instrument Selection Nights
If you have questions, please contact Karen Frawley about band or Tom Pieper about orchestra. We've had so many great Ask Ali questions flooding our inbox over the past month. Thanks to all who have submitted! We want you to know Ali, along with her network of local experts, have been working hard to answer these questions. Responses are posted every Monday on her blog at partnersinpreventionmn.org/askali. Parents, you've got to check out the responses to these questions! There are some interesting ones that have been asked; chances are you might be wondering some of these things. Keep the questions coming!
Community Education WISHES offerings at Meadow Ridge: New Youth and Adult Enrichment catalog is online now! Check out all our offerings! Upcoming Event:
Calendar School Events District Events Thursday, February 21, 2019 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Tuesday, February 26, 2019 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM School Board Meetings |