MED-O-GRAM AUGUST 20, 2013
MEADOWS MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
Dear Meadows Families, Another school year is upon us, and 2013-2014 starts with exciting news. We are pleased to announce that Meadows has earned an “A” designation due to our student growth and proficiency! This is a result of the efforts and dedication of many: students, teachers, support staff, and parents have all contributed to this accomplishment, and it is our goal to replicate and build upon this success throughout this year. We appreciate the efforts of our highly qualified professional staff, conscientious students, and supportive parents. Meadows utilization of assessment, data, guided study, and a rigorous learning environment will continue this year. Additionally, we have been selected as an International Baccalaureate school, and this year marks the beginning of our candidate phase. You will be hearing about MYP (middle years program), “international mindedness,” the IB learner profile, and much more this year. We are pleased to have Judy Stropky, IB Coordinator, spearheading our efforts as we move toward becoming an IB school. We are also fortunate to have Mrs. Laura Webb as our new assistant principal at Meadows. She joins our team after a distinguished teaching career at Madison #1. While we were sorry to see Mr. Stevens go, we know the teachers, students, and parents at Madison Park are happy to have him as their new principal. Congratulations to both Mrs. Webb and Mr. Stevens in their new roles! As a new school year begins, a few reminders may be in order.
August 5th Grade Pot Luck Dinner Aug 20 Fall Fundraiser/ Magazine Sale Kick Off Aug 21 PTM Meeting Aug 21 Student Directory Order Aug 31 Picture Day (All Grades) Aug 30
September Labor Day No School Sept 2 Magazine Sale/ Direct Donation Turn In Day Sept 4
• Please review the Student Information in your child’s planner with him or her.
NJHS Application Due Sept 6
• Pay attention to the bell schedule for regular, TCT, and half days. Office staff are unable to provide child care when students are not picked up in a timely fashion.
D-backs Baseball Game Sept 14
• Meadows does offer before and after school care through MAC. For more information call 602.664.7670 and speak with Alex.
Hearing and Vision Test Sept 23, 24 & 25
• Student pick-up/drop-off can occur in the church parking lot off Central or behind the school at Third Avenue and Maryland. It is not allowed in the front circle drive. Finally, I would like to thank staff, parents, and PTM for another successful Back to School night. When parents and teachers work together, great things can happen for children. I appreciate the partnership in education that we share. Have a great year! With Ram Pride,
Susan Doyle, Principal
MADISON MEADOWS MIDDLE SCHOOL
in this issue: Fall Fundraiser / Direct Donation Welcome 5th Grade Pot Luck Picture Day Meadows D-back Day School Directory Snack Shack & Zoyo Fridays Appreciation PTM Membership & Opportunities NJHS Application Activity Fee State Medicaid Info and more...
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