Parent Newsletter for Meadow Ridge

Parent Newsletter

November 1, 2018

Principal Keffler dressed as a minion and Sam Blank dressed as a nerd

Note from Principal Keffeler

Hello Meadow Ridge Families,

Happy November! In the education world, the month seems to go quickly. On November 8 and 9, there is no school for students. Teachers will be participating in two days of professional development around the district. November 8 will be dedicated to learning strategies for conferencing with students about reading. On November 9, Meadow Ridge teachers will be learning more about how we can better reach students who have experienced trauma in their lives. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are gaining more attention around how they affect the brain, our reactions to stress, and how that can manifest in the classroom. Almost half of children in America have experienced one or more serious types of trauma. It's eye-opening research, and if you are interested in learning more, watch this 16 minute TED talk with Dr. Nadine Burke Harris.

November also brings colder weather, and probably some snow. Please send your child dressed for the weather, as we go outside for recess most days. Every year our lost and found is overflowing with coats, snow pants, hats, and single mittens. Please consider labeling all items, and checking in with your child every few days to see if they are missing a mitten or glove. If they are, put a note in their planner to check the lost and found. That will help your child build that responsibility muscle.

I hope to see many of you at Turkey Bingo tomorrow night!

Karen

Did You Know?

Lost & Found

First week for these photos. Items will be donated after 2 weeks.

Second week for these photos. Items will be donated at the end of the week.

Reminders

PTO News

Join or Volunteer

PTO Upcoming Events

November 2 - Turkey Bingo

November 30 - Movie Night

January 31 - International Night

Turkey Bingo

Friday, November 2 from 6:30-8:30 in the gymnasium

This will be a great community event to meet other parents and families. Bring along grandparents, aunts, uncles and siblings as well! We will have frozen turkeys to give away, along with other great prizes! Refreshments and water will be available for purchase.

Reminder: Bingo cards will be available the night of the event and will be cash only. 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.

Turkey Bingo Volunteers

Movie Night

Friday, November 30, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Featuring Moana in the gymnasium. Providing free popcorn. Pajamas, Pillows and Stuffed Animals are optional.

Spirit Wear

Available through November 8. Delivery will be before the holidays. If you ordered a youth hooded sweatshirt in the first order, we have been made aware of a quality control issue and please email sks2509@sbcglobal.net.

Order Spirit Wear

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.

International Night Volunteers

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 -McGoldrick and Sell
1st - Granberg
2nd - Pilla
3rd - Knutson, Macken and Lachmiller
5th - Beckmann

Around the District

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 for adult $15.00, senior $12.00, student/staff $10.00.