Meadow Hall Staff Newsletter
Week of October 10
Week of October 10-14
Thank you for inviting families to the Open House today! It is so wonderful to see our community back in the building. Thank you for welcoming them and showing off all you do for their kids every day.
At times absences and coverage means that certain focus groups don't have their teacher available. If a sub or para or teacher intern is available to still hold that focus group - that is wonderful! However, it may be that the focus group kids will need to stay in their homeroom and read to self or work on another activity. Thank you for your flexibility!!
Reminders
Our next staff meeting is on Tuesday, October 18th and will be led by our Restorative Justice instructional specialist, Bethlehem Beru. If you are able to submit a "student scenario" that would be so helpful - here is the form to submit. We'd like to make the staff meeting very realistic and practical, so having actual scenarios will do that.
Bus evacuation drill will be held on Wednesday, October 19th starting at 9:45am. Classes will be called down to the front of the school when it's your turn. We will start with Kindergarten and work our way up through the grades. Mr. Hines will be in touch with 5th grade teachers regarding which patrols will be needed to assist with the drill.
Committee Sign-Up
Each year, all professional (MCEA) staff sign up for a committee to serve on throughout the year. Each committee is responsible for a particular event or set of smaller events to plan and attend. There is no set day or time for committees to meet... simply come together as you need to successfully plan and execute your event(s). Click the link to sign up!
Mental Health Week
On Wednesday, October 19th, we will wear Orange for Unity Day!
PD Opportunities
Studying Skillful Teaching 1 (SST 1)
SST 1 course will be available for registration on PDO on Monday, October 17th at 5:00 pm. Classes will begin in January and end in the spring. SST 1 is highly recommended as coursework for all teachers and those in teacher-level positions. All administrative and teacher-level staff are eligible to take this course. Since all courses will be held entirely outside of the duty day, successful participants will have the option to earn three CPD credits, three graduate credits, or 45 clock hours that can be used towards the renewal of an advanced professional certificate. PDO course number: 50218
Hispanic Heritage Month
Wednesday, October 12th; 5:00-6:30pm on Zoom. PDO Course #91339
PL Camp 2022
October 24th is a PLC day. Teachers across the county have created a virtual PLCamp. Sessions opened up today!
Here is the link for the sessions PLCamp 2022 Session Menu and for the sign up EVENT REGISTRATION SITE. Jennifer will send more details in a separate email. Please send a quick email to Ilana if you sign up, so when we set times for focus group meetings we can avoid your PL Camp time:)
Fall Festival
Classes will hold a "Fall Festival Party" on Friday, October 28th from 2:15-3:15pm. The parties may consist of crafts, games and food (but please be aware of any food allergies in your classroom). Grade level teams may wish to reach out via Dojo to parents and ask for specific donations or volunteers to attend the party and help with the activities. Each class may have up to two parent volunteers to help with the event. Volunteers may begin arriving at 2pm and will need to sign in at the main office. Please be consistent across the grade level in terms of having parent volunteers, activities planned and food offered.
As a school, we do not dress up in costumes for Halloween. However, if a student dresses up for the holiday, we also do not require them to change.
Books and Bagels
PTA News
OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT, OCTOBER 14
Second annual MHES PTA Outdoor Movie Night at our school!
When: Friday, October 14; Grounds will open at 5:30 and movie will begin between 6:30 and 7
Where: Behind Meadow Hall, close to the playgrounds
Movie: The Lorax; Spanish subtitles will be included
Here is what you need to know:
· All children in attendance must be accompanied by an adult.
· Please bring your own blankets and/or lawn chairs. Keep in mind that it will probably get chilly as the sun goes down, so please dress warmly.
· Restrooms inside the school will be available if needed.
· We will have pizza (pre-order only) at the event. Please order your pizza with the form that will be sent home with your child this week.
· Individually-packaged snacks, including popcorn, and water will be available for purchase at a refreshments table. Please bring cash!
· PTA members will get one free bag of popcorn per member of their family. Join the PTA ahead of time here: https://www.mhespta.org/membership/join-the-pta
· We will have limited spiritwear items for sale. Payments can be made in cash or PayPal.
· Kids After Hours will be there with some fun inflatables, so come early!
· In case of rain, we will reschedule for Friday, October 21.
SPIRIT NIGHT
Next Spirit Night Event at Villa Maya on Wednesday, October 26 from 4 to 10 pm. Villa Maya will donate 15% of credit card sales and 20% of cash sales when you mention Meadow Hall! Visit their website to see the delicious menu: https://villamayarestaurant.com/. Takeout orders can be placed by calling 301-460-1247 (no online ordering available).
To Do Items
Inform parents about specific Fall Festival arrangements for your grade level
Submit a Student Scenario for our October 18th staff meeting.
Calendar Items
Monday, October 10
- Open House; 9-11am or 1-3pm
Tuesday, October 11
- Leadership Team mtg - 3:45-5pm
Friday, October 14
- PTA movie night - 5:30pm
Tuesday, October 18
- Staff mtg - 3:45-5pm
Wednesday, October 19
- Bus Evacuation Drill - 9:45
Thursday, October 20
- Books and Bagels @ 8:30am
Tuesday, October 25
- Equity PLC - 3:45-5pm
Wednesday, October 26
- Villa Maya dine-out night
Friday, October 28
- Fall Festival parties - 2:15-3:15pm
