Parent Newsletter
October 25, 2018
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Note from Principal Keffeler
Hello Meadow Ridge Families,
Thank you for attending conferences. Teachers welcome and appreciate the collaboration with parents, knowing that learning continues at home. Please reach out to teachers at any time for progress checks and any questions you may have regarding your child's success in school.
When is a good thing too much of a good thing? As parents, we understand the importance of having our children involved in activities, and yet we wonder sometimes if our children are over scheduled. Am I the only parent out there who have ever been secretly relieved when a practice was cancelled due to rain? There are many experts who have weighed in on this dilemma, and I'm sharing an article with you that contains some tips to keep in mind when managing your child's activity load. We want our children to enjoy what they do, and not feel like their activities are a chore.
Best,
Karen
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Did You Know?
Lost & Found
New photos this week! All items will be donated after two weeks.
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Reminders
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PTO News
PTO Upcoming Events
October 30 - Picture Retake Day
November 2 - Turkey Bingo
November 30 - Movie Night
Turkey Bingo
Friday, November 2 from 6:30-8:30 in the gymnasium
We will have frozen turkeys to give away along with other great prizes. Snacks and water will be available for purchase. Make sure to pre-order your bingo cards (coming soon) before the event to avoid the long lines. On the night of the event, bring one small bag of groceries to donate and you will receive a pack of five free bingo cards (limit of one pack of five bingo cards).
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Movie Night
Friday, November 30, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Featuring Moana in the gymnasium. All families welcome. Free popcorn. Optional: Wear pajamas and bring pillows and stuffed animals.
Spirit Wear
Available through November 8. Delivery will be before the holidays. Great for gifts!
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International Night – Thursday, January 31
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.
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Volunteer Needs
Yearbook Volunteers Needed
Looking for a fun way to get involved, become a classroom yearbook volunteer. Volunteers take photos throughout the year and use an online program to place photos on their class page. Please email beckypetersen@gmail.com with interest or questions. Classes that need volunteers:
K - Bryant, McGoldrick, Radue, Sell
1st - Granberg
2nd - Gammack, Pilla
3rd - Baum, Knutson, Macken, Lachmiller
4th - Corder
5th - Beckmann
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The District Legislative Action Committee (LAC) met October 10 with Jim Westrum, Wayzata Public Schools Executive Director of Business and Finance, as the guest speaker. All candidates for Minnesota House of Representatives seats in districts serving Wayzata Public Schools were invited. Mr. Westrum gave a brief overview of past accomplishments of LAC advocacy, an overview of public education finance in Minnesota and an update on the current financial position of Wayzata Public Schools. This year’s Legislative Platform is scheduled to be finalized at the November LAC meeting and approved at the December 10 School Board meeting. This Platform will guide LAC advocacy at the State Capitol during the 2019 Legislative Session which begins January 8.
If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Katie Sale, Meadow Ridge’s LAC representative or visit the District Committees webpage.
Wayzata High School Theatre presents The Secret Garden at Wayzata High School in Auditorium 1
Performances Friday, November 9, 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, November 10, 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.; Thursday, November 15, 7:00 p.m.; Friday, November 16, 7:00 p.m.; Saturday November 17, 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at whstheatre.com.
Adult $15.00, Senior $12.00, Student/Staff $10.00
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Check out our addition of Discover Racquetball with Life Time! Find more information here. Grades 3-12, beginners welcome! Register today!
Register now for our after school WISHES classes at Meadow Ridge!
Meadow Ridge Engineering Club
Art Sampler - starts Nov 1
Destination Imagination registration is open until Nov 7! Visit our website for more information.
Upcoming Events:
Oct 29 - Young Scientist Roundtable: Space Foods of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Nov 1 - Parenting with Vision: Stress and Anxiety - The Mind-Body Connection
Both events are free with no registration required.
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