Principal’s Update: Meadow View Happenings
8th grader Dustin Jones will have more room to fly in the newly expanded Meadow View long jump pit.
We recently encountered a pleasant problem with a simple solution here at Meadow View School. During the first Bethel Track Meet of the season, Dustin Jones, one of our 8th grade students jumped 16 feet, 6 inches in the long jump. This was not only a record but caused a problem for practice sessions because the long jump pit is too short. He has out jumped it! Dustin and his family recently spent some time at the school expanding the pit and now all is well until he jumps 20 feet and we need to do further expansion!
The jog-a thon is coming this Friday, May 4. If you haven’t already returned your volunteer sheet to assist with the event, please get your form to the office early Tuesday morning. This event is the second largest fundraising activity we do here at Meadow View so please get those pledges and let’s make this fundraiser a successful one! Please have your child wear appropriate shoes and dress for the weather.
This week is school spirit week. Monday is miss matched socks, Tuesday is Hawaiian shirt day, Wednesday is wacky mis-matched clothes, Thursday is Duck/Beaver or Green/Orange clothes day and Friday is wear your jog-a thon or Meadow View shirt. Our school colors of blue and green also work great!
This Wednesday is our next PTO meeting at 6:30 in the south media center. It was great seeing a few new faces last month so please come and see what his happening in our school. This is a terrific way to
learn more and get involved at a level that works for you. Without parents, we can’t offer the fun things we do here at Meadow View so come on down and join the fun!
The deadline for publishing the yearbook has passed and has just gone to print. The last time I checked, I was told we have 80 yearbooks left to be sold. This always go fast, especially the last few weeks of school so don’t wait or you might be too late! You can purchase your yearbook in the front office.
Do you want to know more about How to Talk to Kids About Teen Sexuality? Parents & guardians of middle and high school students are encouraged to attend the adults-only Bethel Community Health Forum on Tuesday, May 1, from 6:30-8:00 at Cascade Middle School. Bethel parents will learn practical methods on how to talk to their teenagers about sexuality. Professionals from the Faith, Medical, Education, and Counseling communities will be there to lead the discussion and answer questions. A raffle, free childcare, and food/refreshments are included. Click here to learn more about this free and valuable opportunity.
We are in the process of wrapping up state testing for students in grades 3-8. The testing window closes Thursday, May 17th. This leaves 14 more days of testing and then we are finished for another year. The results have been positive and our students have worked extremely hard this year.
Principal’s Update: Meadow View Happenings
Today is the first day of spring! The weather doesn’t indicate sunny skies and colorful flowers but spring has officially arrived. Looking forward, there will be much happening in our school as we move through the final twelve weeks of our school year.
If you are a family who is attending Meadow View on either an in-district or out of district transfer, please make sure to get your paperwork to the district office by 5:00 on April 2, 2012. This is the deadline for the district’s open enrollment process and you don’t want be late or it might be very difficult to attend Meadow View next year.
I am so tired!
March Madness was a huge success. The teachers and the 8th grade students battled back and forth with several lead changes and at the end of the game, the teachers came out on top by a few points. Regardless of the final score, everyone was a winner and memories were made to last a lifetime.
Spring Break is just a few days away and don’t forget Friday, March 23 is a budget reduction day. Bethel students won’t return to school until Monday, April 2. I would like to encourage you to have your child do some recreational reading over the break. Being out of school for ten days can cause regression so please read as much as you can!
Meadow View’s 8th grade students will soon be experiencing some exposure to Willamette High School. Our 8th grade students will be visiting the school on Wednesday, April 4 during the school day and then again on Thursday, April 5 at 7:00 in the evening for Parent Orientation.
Spring Pictures are scheduled to take place tomorrow. I have been told everyone will be photographed, proofs will be sent home in a few weeks and then families can purchase the pictures they enjoy the most. The order forms went home this Tuesday.
Cell phones have been a bit problematic of late. Please remind your child if they bring a cell phone to school, it should not be out once inside the building. If a student is caught with a cell phone out once inside the building, it will be collected and brought to the office. All our classrooms have telephones as well as our office area in the event children need to make a phone call. I appreciate you visiting this with your child!
Enjoy your day-
Brian
Principal Update: Meadow View Happenings
These hoop stars are ready for the game!
When was the last time you laughed hysterically? If you like to laugh and you enjoy basketball, then you won’t want to miss the Staff -vs- 8th Grade Basketball Game scheduled for March 13th at 6:00. The staff is undefeated over the last four years but this year could be different. Our 8th grade students are feeling confident and are looking forward to schooling the staff! The entry fee is $2 at the door. Raffle tickets will also be sold at the door and if your name is drawn out, you will be shooting for cash!
Do you like to play the game called Trivial Pursuit? If you answered yes, then you won’t want to miss the Bethel Education Foundation Trivia Night. This event is happening Friday, February 24th at Willamette High School’s cafeteria. The doors open at 6:00 and the trivia games begin at 6:30. Tickets are on sale now in our front office for $5 and will also be sold at the door the night of the event. Come as a participant or come as a spectator. This will be a great evening and terrific fundraiser for the foundation. The proceeds go directly back into the classrooms so please come and show your support.
Dr. Seuss Week is just around the corner! This year we are kicking off the week in a different way. Rather than a Friday night activity, we are doing a Monday night activity. On Monday, February 27th the school has rented Skate World from 6:30-8:30 for all Meadow View families. We are charging $1 for students and parents skate for free! We are hoping to see you there!