
Meadow Hall Staff Newsletter
Week of February 13
Week of February 13
Valentine's Day parties are being held Tuesday, February 14th at 2:30pm (2pm for second grade). Please double check for any allergies in your classes!
We will not have any after school meetings this Tuesday. Enjoy your evening!
SPIRIT WEEK AT MEADOW HALL
Monday, February 13: Love, Peace, and Inclusion
* Wear any color of the rainbow
Tuesday, February 14: Share the Love
* Wear pink red, or white
Wednesday, February 15: Kindness is in the Air
* Write a heartfelt note to a friend, teacher, or family member
Thursday, February 16: Show Your Love for Comfort and Caring
* Wear your pj's to school
Friday, February 17: Random Acts of Kindness Day
* Wear your favorite shirt with kind words or that's inspiring
* Take action by doing random acts of kindness
Security
Please Share Parent Survey on Class Dojo
Although this is in the Mustang Weekly and we will share on Dojo, it will help get more participants if teachers share this on Class Dojo as well. Just copy/paste from below:
It is important for the administration to get feedback from families of Meadow Hall ES regarding the school year. We ask that one family member complete the survey for your family. We will use the feedback given to continue to address the needs of students and families at MHES. We thank you all in advance for your support and feedback! The surveys will close on February 28, 2023.
See link below:
Parent/Family Survey Link- English
Social Studies Updates
Current Day Antisemitism (2 Additional Sessions)
MCPS is partnering with the Anti-Defamation League to provide two additional sessions of the January 24, 2023 professional learning session. All staff members are invited to attend the virtual session that will focus on understanding and responding to antisemitism in our current time. Participants will receive 1 clock hour for their attendance. [Flyer]
- March 1, 2023 OR March 2, 2023
- 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Zoom
- PDO # 91531
Save the Date! Addressing Antisemitism in Elementary Schools
MCPS is partnering with the Anti-Defamation League to provide virtual training to elementary staff on addressing antisemitism with elementary students. Two sessions will be available: March 9 and March 21, 2023 from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. PDO information coming soon.
2022-23 Elementary SS Resources & PD Opportunities [Updated]
Math PD - optional
Virtual Math Summit by Build Math Minds*NEW (Share with teachers! FREE PD)
Enjoy 34 dynamic speakers presenting sessions covering a variety of elementary math topics. It's professional development specifically for elementary teachers, that you can attend from anywhere! It’s available for free on February 25th and 26th, with replays into March. More information can be found HERE.
Erikson Institute Early Math Collaborative - RJEM Teaching Fellowship*NEW
Please share this opportunity with your kindergarten teachers.
https://earlymath.erikson.edu/racial-justice-early-math-teaching-fellowship/
The Racial Justice in Early Mathematics (RJEM) Teaching Fellowship is a one-year professional development, mentoring, and research opportunity intended to support kindergarten teachers from across the United States. Those accepted to the program will:
Cultivate a robust understanding of racial justice in early math.
Implement racial justice centered teaching practices in their classrooms.
Participate in a network of mentorship and peer support.
Contribute to a growing understanding of how early math teaching can further the cause of racial justice.
Snowballs are Out and About!
When your class receives the box…
- Each student may keep one pencil or eraser.
- Hang up the snowman sign outside of your classroom, so everyone knows your class already received the snowball box.
- Write a message to another class. It would be best to decide on the message as a class, so the students are involved. The paper will be in your snowball box.
- Please deliver the box and your message to another class that has yet to receive a snowball!
We want to make sure each class has a chance to receive and give the snowball box. If the box is running low on supplies, let Jennifer Binder know.
Remember, this is for classes (not individual staff members), so it could go to Ms. Hellman’s class or Ms. Blankenship's class (but Ms. Sotelo won’t be getting one because she doesn't have a class).
Hang this sign outside your classroom door.
Write your message to the next class on this paper.
This is what the box looks like!
Optional Math Professional Development
Virtual Math Summit by Build Math Minds*NEW (Share with teachers! FREE PD)
Enjoy 34 dynamic speakers presenting sessions covering a variety of elementary math topics. It's professional development specifically for elementary teachers, that you can attend from anywhere! It’s available for free on February 25th and 26th, with replays into March. More information can be found HERE.
Erikson Institute Early Math Collaborative - RJEM Teaching Fellowship*NEW
Please share this opportunity with your kindergarten teachers.
https://earlymath.erikson.edu/racial-justice-early-math-teaching-fellowship/
The Racial Justice in Early Mathematics (RJEM) Teaching Fellowship is a one-year professional development, mentoring, and research opportunity intended to support kindergarten teachers from across the United States. Those accepted to the program will:
Cultivate a robust understanding of racial justice in early math.
Implement racial justice centered teaching practices in their classrooms.
Participate in a network of mentorship and peer support.
Contribute to a growing understanding of how early math teaching can further the cause of racial justice.
Staffing Calendar
PTA News
"BOOKS FOR ALL!" BOOK COLLECTION BEGINS MONDAY
The MHES PTA Book Fair Committee is organizing a book drive that starts Monday, February 6 and goes through Monday, February 20. Books that are collected will be used for the following purposes:
- The week before spring break, students will have the opportunity to "shop" for a book to read over spring break. Each child will get to choose a free book, and it will be theirs to keep. Teachers will also have the opportunity to select a few books each to add to their classroom library.
- In our Fall 2023 Book Fair, each child will be able to select a book for free, so that everyone gets a book at the book fair. The books available that the students get to select from will include books purchased with money we have earned at previous book fairs as well as books that are donated in this book drive.
Then join us anytime March 3rd through March 5th at Jersey Mike’s Subs. You can order in the restaurant, over the phone, or through the app to support our school. Gift cards also count towards the fundraiser.
Where: Wintergreen Plaza, 895 - D Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
When: All day Friday, March 3 through Sunday, March 5
How: Dine in or order carry out
Website: https://www.jerseymikes.com/28017/rockville-md
Phone: (301) 339-8017
To Do Items
Share parent survey on Class Dojo
Have fun throwing snowballs!!
Calendar Items
Tuesday, February 14th - Class Valentine's Day Parties
Tuesday, February 21st - Staff mtg @ 3:45pm
Monday, February 27th - make-up pictures and candid shots
Tuesday, February 28th - Equity mtg @ 3:45pm
Friday, March 17th - class photos and 5th grade panoramic