Meadow Pond Elementary School

Dear MPES Families,

It’s been a little bit since we’ve reached out to you and we thought it was a great time to check in. There is so much going on at school and in our lives at this time of year.  We want to make it a priority to check in with each other and make time to connect. 

Safety  

As a follow-up to the email that our Superintendent Andrew Selesnick sent last night, we are reaching out to provide some reassurance about our commitment to safety in our schools.  Our school Crisis Team met this morning to review our safety protocols and procedures and our teachers and students have also been trained and involved in required safety drills which are summarized in our Family Handbook available on our school website.  Additionally, we have been informed that there will be an increased police presence on our campuses throughout the school day. 

As we continue to teach our children how to be safe, please take the time to speak with them about social media and its impact.  Additionally, please remind them to report anything to you that is dangerous or inappropriate. 

Today our students are going about their day- 2^nd grade is practicing their Readers Theater, 5^th grade is playing games in gym class, and 1^st grade is making their fact family snowmen!

Max Mail

On another note, we would like to shout-out Max Mail!!  Do you get Max Mail?  Max mail is the BEST way to learn about everything going on at the pond.  A HUGE shout out to our PTO for their ongoing and continued support. 

50s Day

Thank you for all your support in making 50s Day a success.  We were able to donate 613.6 pounds of food to The Katonah Community Center.  The kids and staff had so much fun as we danced to 50s music and played 50s Bingo.  Maybe next year we will celebrate the 70th day of school!!!?? Get your tie-dye ready!

Covid

Recently we have seen an up-tick in quarantine scenarios and positive covid cases.  We are reminded of the importance of our collective health and well-being.  If your child is fully vaccinated, please make sure you are sending in a picture of the vaccination card to our school nurse, Mrs. Marcoux and uploading your card HERE. 

Cold Weather

As the weather gets colder, please remember to send your students with hats, gloves, and winter attire as we will be going outside for recess whenever possible. Also, we have a GROWING lost and found.  It would be helpful if your students had names on their items. Additionally, please have your child check Lost and Found for missing belongings.

Diversity and Inclusion

And finally, when it comes to our students, families and staff, Meadow Pond is a really special place.  We are always aiming to be a welcoming and affirming environment for all.  Recently, our staff talked about holidays and traditions and learning about each other.  We are committed to making sure that Meadow Pond is even more culturally inclusive so that students have a chance to see themselves (mirrors) and get a chance to learn about others (windows).  Have you heard of this idea of mirrors and windows?  You can learn a little background from this article HERE.  In January, the Compact Committee (made up of staff members and parents) will be working on a family culture and tradition survey so we can learn all about YOU!  If you are interested in being on the Compact Committee, please reach out to the PTO president.

Have a wonderful break and take care,

Ashlyn Field and Dawn Pomeroy