Meadow Pond Elementary School

March 19, 2019                                              

 Dear Meadow Pond Families,

 As Spring approaches, our students look forward to the transition from frequent indoor recess activities to regular outdoor recess activities on the blacktop, playground and fields. Thanks to the generosity of our PTA, our students have enjoyed using their new Foosball Table, and will be enjoying outdoor volleyball as well.

P.A.R.P. :

We are currently in the midst of P.A.R.P. (Pick A Reading Partner), and our students are enjoying reading activities with family members, buddies, and special mystery readers in their classrooms. This Friday, as part of our closing celebration, our students will enjoy a special live performance of children’s stories by the JJHS Drama class.  

 In addition to the JJHS Drama presentation, our three P.A.R.P. teams will learn which team collectively read the most during this year’s P.A.R.P. and earned a special reward. All the students will be recognized for their strong effort toward reaching their goal. Thank you very much to the P.A.R.P. Committee, but especially to Mrs. Lina Haimelin for her incredible work this year.  The Ninja obstacle course bulletin board she created in our main hallway is an inspiration to our students as their reading is recognized and graphed regularly. Thank you also to our parents and staff members who wholeheartedly supported our students’ efforts in reading.

 Principal’s Coffee and PTA Meeting:

At our March 12^th PTA meeting, which was preceded by a Principal’s Coffee, we shared some of the recent activities that have taken place in our school, including Pasta Night, Band, Chorus and Strings Concerts.  We also shared some details about an upcoming visit (which took place later that week, on Friday, March 15^th) with Lauren Tarshis, author of the I Survived series and editor of Storyworks Magazine, as well as the upcoming Science Fair.  The Superintendent’s decision about the school start times across the District was also discussed. In case you have not heard, in September, the JJMS and JJHS will both begin at 8:10 a.m.  The elementary schools will not experience a change this September.

Compact:

Our Compact Team has made arrangements for an author visit for K-2 with Michael Rex, author of Goodnight Goon and Fangbone. Additionally, our team has arranged for Christopher Nelson, our Director of Technology, to be a part of Wellness Night on April 25^th.

 Parking:

We would like to remind you to please park in a designated space when you visit Meadow Pond. The area directly in front of the school is a fire lane.  Cars are not allowed to park there. Your cooperation is much appreciated and helps keep everyone safe.   

 Upcoming Events:

At this time, we would also like to share some important dates:

 Tuesday & Wednesday, April 2^nd & 3^rd         NYS ELA Assessment Grades 3-5

Tuesday, April 2^nd                                                        Learning Café JJMS 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 4^th                                         Board of Education Meeting JJHS 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 10^th                                    MPES Science Fair 6:00 p.m.           

Friday, April 12^th                                            School is Open (Weather Reserve#1)

Monday-Friday, April 15^th-19^th                      Spring Break

Monday April 22^nd                                          School is Open (Weather Reserve #2)

Tuesday, April 23^rd                                         Board of Education Meeting JJHS 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 24^th                                    Grade 5 Parent Orientation JJMS

Thursday, April 25^th                                       MPES Wellness Night

Wednesday & Thursday May 1^st & 2^nd          NYS MATH Assessment Grades 3-5

If you have any questions, please contact the main office. 

Sincerely,

Carolann Castellano                           Dawn Pomeroy                        

Principal                                              Assistant Principal