Meadow Hall Staff Newsletter

As the fall season begins, we have started our after school activities. This new google calendar lists the extra-curricular activities, including when/where they occur. You may add this to your calendars, but also toggle it on/off as needed.

Click this link to access:

Extra Curricular Activities Calendar

Friday, September 22nd is an Early Release Day; dismissal at 12:55pm. The afternoon is intended for teacher planning and grading. There is no recess on early release days. Specials occur as normal for those ending by 12:30pm or earlier. Lunch times are altered as follows:

Grade K: 11:15-11:45

Grade 1: 11:55-12:25

Grade 2: 10:40-11:10

Grade 3: 11:00-11:30

Grade 4: 11:35-12:05

Grade 5: 12:10-12:40

Class Visits:

Here is the Book Fair Class Visit Schedule

If there is a conflict with the schedule, please let Ilana know. We had to work with times the PTA had volunteers to be at the book fair.

Class visits begin Friday, September 15th through Wednesday, September 20th.

Students may purchase books during the class visits if they wish. All students will be receiving a free book, so everyone will leave with something.

Book Fair Visits:

Students may visit the book fair before school (during breakfast time) and at the end of the day (3pm until after dismissal). Students may quickly go to make a purchase during the school day, but they must have (1) have money to purchase and (2) have a pass to the bookfair to come and make a purchase. If they do not have a pass from the teacher, the bookfair volunteers will send them back to class.

Media Classes:

All media classes from September 15th through September 22nd will take place in the classrooms.

Here is the link to the FY24 Evidence of Learning Folder:

Evidence of Learning

Round 1: Baseline Data- Core Team- Begins 9/18
Round 2: ILT- TBD
Round 3: All Staff- TBD (Voluntary)

MHES Student-Centered Instructional Rounds

Please see the memo below if you would like to provide input for the 2024-2025 school calendar.

We will be conducting our first shelter and lock down drill on Tuesday, September 26th @ 2pm. Please review the expectations for shelter and lock down with your students prior to this drill.

MCPS Emergency Preparedness Response Quick Guide 2023-2024

October 9th is a professional day (no teleworking). In the morning we will engage in district-planned professional development. In the afternoon we would like to offer optional training sessions. If you have specific content you would like to learn, please email Ilana Simhon so we can plan a meaningful day for you!

Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling ( LETRS) Upcoming Cohorts

Opportunities are available on Saturdays and during the school day.

Volume 1 and 2 will begin in October.

MCPS LETRS for Educators Interest Information

91920 LETRS School Year 2023-2024 Vol 1

91921 LETRS School Year 2023-2024 Vol 2

DonorsChoose has an offer - (optional):

We’re celebrating Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month with a very special match. Here’s the best part: Your entire school qualifies for doubled donations!

On September 20, we’re DOUBLING donations to all projects from Latino/a teachers and projects from schools where the majority of students are Latino/a — that includes Meadow Hall Elementary School!

To join in the festivities, submit a project now.

Join the PTA - only $8 for staff members!

Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers. AND—as always—every purchase at the Fair benefits our school.

Here’s what you need to know about the big event, which will take place from September 15-22 in the Media Center:

Say goodbye to cash and hello to eWallet—your child’s digital payment account. Before the Fair, set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases. Anyone can contribute! Share each child’s eWallet so friends and family can add funds and give your kids more books to enjoy.

If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Book Fair online. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Every online purchase will also benefit our school.

The MHES PTA will be hosting an Ice Cream Social on Thursday, September 21, from 6:30 to 7:30pm. You will have the opportunity to enjoy ice cream and also shop at the Book Fair during that time.

All teachers are granted a $5 off $20 coupon to redeem at the fair.

Create an eWallet and a Teacher Wish List, so students’ families can donate to help stock classroom shelves. Send all Teacher Wish Lists to greenlee.erin@gmail.com for distribution via the PTA mailing lists, etc.

Fill out shelf talkers recommending their favorite books to students and their families at the fair.

Join the PTA :)

Scholastic Book Fair - fill out your "wish lists"

Enter Grades - Interims due 9/28 by 5pm

Tuesday, September 19

- Equity PLC @ 3:45-5pm

September 15-22 - Scholastic Book Fair in the Media Center! ** Review schedule

Thursday, September 21 - Ice Cream Social (PTA event) @ 6:30-7:30pm

Friday, September 22

- Early Release @ 12:55pm (no recess; altered lunch schedule)

Monday, September 25

- No School

Thursday, September 28

- Interims due by 5pm

*** Fall Festival will be held on Friday, October 27th @ 2:15-3:15pm. Details coming soon.

Email: Ilana_N_Simhon@mcpsmd.org
Website: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/meadowhalles/
Location: 951 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, MD, USA
Phone: 240-740-5260