Focus For The Week

Monday, February 5th

Breakfast- Choice 1: Pancake on a Stick

Choice 2: Lucky Charms cereal

Lunch- Choice 1: Sausage Brunch

Choice 2: Bacon Brunch

Arts & Humanities Academic Team practice 7AM-7:30AM

Basketball Club practice-1st & 2nd Grade-2:20PM-3:00PM

Science Academic Team practice 2:30PM-3:30PM

Tuesday, February 6th

Breakfast- Choice 1: Banana Muffins

Choice 2: Strawberry Pop-tart

Lunch- Choice 1: Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla

Choice 2: Chicken Cheese Rice

Quick Recall Academic Team practice-7AM-7:30AM

3rd 9 week's mid-term progress reports go home today

Annie Jr. Full Cast Rehearsal-2:30PM-4:30PM

Wednesday, February 7th

Breakfast- Choice 1: Breakfast Pizza Bagels

Choice 2: Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal

Lunch- Choice 1: Lasagna

Choice 2: Mini Corn Dogs

Math Academic Team Practice-7:00AM-7:30AM

Robotics Club - 2:20PM-3:20PM

Acts of Kindness Club-2:20PM-3:30PM

Thursday, February 8th

Breakfast- Choice 1: Sausage Biscuit

Choice 2: Trix Cereal

Lunch- Choice 1: Pork Chop

Choice 2: Salisbury Steak

Social Studies Academic Team practice-7:00AM-7:30AM-Mrs. Gallagher

Quick Recall Academic Team practice-2:20PM-3:30PM

Friday, February 9th

Breakfast- Choice 1: Chicken Biscuit

Choice 2: Hot Fudge Sundae Pop-tart

Lunch- Choice 1: Cheese Pizza

Choice 2: Pepperoni Pizza

Future Problem Solvers Academic Team practice-2:20PM-3:15PM

Cheer/Dance Practice-2:30-4:00PM

School Store PTO Fundraiser

The PTO is hosting a fundraiser that is one of the easiest ones we do. Simply fill out the information online and you are set to go! Visit our school page at Meadow Lands School Store Home Page

PTO CASH FOR TRASH

Cash For Trash Family Event

MLES has been offered a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community while earning funds for our school. This would be a great time to show our kids about giving back, saving our planet, and how we can work together as a team can make a huge difference in our neighborhoods and on our roads!

WHEN: February 17, 2024

WHERE: Meet at MLES

WHAT TIME: @ 10:00am until about 12:00PM

We will depart from school on a bus and head to our scheduled location. All items needed

for this event will be furnished

We just need your help! Any student that signs in will receive a special prize at school. If you have a middle or high school student needing service hours we would love to see them as well. Please fill out the attached release form and return it to school before Friday, February 16, 2024 or show up and we will get it then.

You can print out and fill out the waiver in advance here to save you time at the dance!

Boots & Buddies

Family Dance

On Thursday, February 29th from 5:00pm-7:00pm, we will have our Boots & Buddies Family Dance here at Meadow Lands!

This is for the entire family as you dress as you wish for the evening. Maybe you want to dress super fancy, or maybe just come as you are with your western wear and boots! We will have a D.J. spinning all of your favorite hits on the dance floor after you are treated to a meal from the O.K. Corral of hamburgers and fixins.

Children will be able to ride a mechanical bull as well if they wish (cowgirls may want to wear leggings or shorts under their dresses)! Be sure to RSVP for this all out Family dance night! You can print out and fill out the waiver in advance here to save you time at the dance!

All of this for only a $10 welcome donation per immediate household family that can be paid at the door!

STOPFINDER BUS APP

Daviess County Public Schools Transportation Department will be using a new parent app, Stopfinder, for student bus schedules and transportation communication. Stopfinder is the easy-to-use, all-in-one app that allows you to have the most accurate information about your student’s bus schedule at anytime from anywhere.

The primary email address that is currently on file with the district will be used for Stopfinder setup.

Parents can update their email in Infinite Campus in their parent portal on their own or they can contact their school’s front office to make changes to primary email addresses. To access your Parent Portal in IC from the Menu click “More” then Family Information. Be sure to click update to ensure changes are saved. Updates and changes need to be made prior to February 7, 2024.

Stopfinder can be downloaded for free from the App Store or Google Play. Stopfinder will require an invite and registration through the district prior to accessing your student’s transportation schedule.

Please watch for a Stopfinder invitation, which will be sent to your primary email address, beginning 02/14/024. Please contact the DCPS Transportation Department with any questions at 270-852-7080.

Kids Heart Challenge!

Hello, Heart Heroes! Are you ready?! Kids Heart Challenge is coming to our school soon! We have exciting things planned this year to get us moving, helping others and having fun. Get a head start by signing up today and helping your student choose a daily health challenge. Visit our school page at Meadow Lands KHC Home Page or download the AHA Schools app!

Read Across America Week

February 26-March 1st

Nationally Certified Board Teacher!

Jeanette Houk - Exceptional Needs Specialist/Early Childhood Through Young Adulthood.

Houk is in her 20th year of teaching. “The National Board Certification process is unique in that it is completely built around my experiences and my students. By examining my everyday teaching practices, I’m encouraged to find new and exciting ways to reach my students.”

Nationally Certified Board Teachers!

Teresa Howard - Meadow Lands Elementary School, Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early And Middle Childhood.

Howard is in her 21st year of teaching and is currently teaching 5th grade. “I chose National Board Certification to better myself as a teacher, a reflective practitioner, and a lifelong learner. This process helped me to look at myself and my classroom in new and exciting ways. I was able to showcase my knowledge of students and literacy content, my use of assessments and data, and my participation in learning communities. Thanks to my National Board Certification, my students will benefit for years to come.”

HELP with Parking Needed!

If you could please remember to not park in front of the wheel chair ramp that is directly in front of the school that would help ensure all students have immediate access to our building. We have several students who utilize wheelchairs and need that access point.

ROCKET MATH CONTINUES!

Our school has purchased a subscription with a number of seats to the Rocket Math Online Game/Tutor. The Online Tutor should be played at home as well as at school. Your child can login through any device that uses a browser such as a laptop, tablet or phone. Free apps are available for mobile devices. Earphones are important so your child can hear corrections as well as sound effects and congratulations. The Rocket Math Online Tutor keeps track of your child’s progress wherever he or she works, whether at home or at school. A practice session will only last 10 minutes and then they will be logged out for an hour. We recommend that you ask your child to show you this session completed screen, so you can know they finished their homework and congratulate them.

Practice in the Learning Track assigned to your child proceeds through 26 A to Z levels with 3 parts in each level: Take-Off, Orbit, and Universe. Your child will be recognized by the game for progress and they can share their progress with you. Here’s to enjoying a fun way to develop fluency with math facts, making math easier and more successful.

Wit & Wisdom Reading

CLICK HERE FOR WAYS YOU CAN HELP YOUR CHILD!

ATTENDANCE-Students that miss just two days of school a month can fall significantly behind and continue through middle and high school.

ANYTIME your child will not be at school, please call the office at 270-852-7450. DPCS policy allows families to have up to 8 sick call in days per year. If a child has not been called in sick or does not have a doctor's note upon return or faxed to the school within 3 days, the absence in counted as unexcused. After 3 unexcused absences a child is considered truant. After 6 unexcused absences, a child is considered habitually truant and the parent or guardian can be charged with educational neglect.

Bus Route Information CLICK HERE!

UPCOMING EVENTS!

Saturday, February 17th-Cash For Trash Family Event-10AM-12PM
Thursday, February 29th-Winter Family Dance 5-7PM
Monday, March 11th-Friday, March 15th-Spring Book Fair
Tuesday, March 12th-Family Fun Reading Night-5-7PM
Tuesday, March 12th-Spring Picture Day & 5th Grade Grade Photos
Wednesday, March 13th-1st Grade Cookies for Caregivers
Thursday, March 14th-4th & 5th Grade Jr. Musical-9AM & 5:30PM
Friday, March 29th-Friday, April 5th - Spring Break - No School
Thursday, April 25th-K & 1st Grade Performance-12:30 & 5:30PM
Monday, May 20th - Last Day for Students (Tentative)
Tuesday, May 21st- Election Day - No School
Monday, May 27- Memorial Day - No School

Make Up Days will be taken in this order: Feb. 19, May 22, May 23, May 24, May 28, May 29, May 30, May 31, June 3, June 4

Visitors For Lunch

WATCH THIS VIDEO FOR FAMILIES!

Family Guide for iReady (English)

Family Guide for iReady (spanish)

Fridge Tips for iReady (English)

Fridge Tips for iReady (Spanish)

iReady Computer Program

i-Ready is an online program for reading and/or mathematics that will help your student’s teacher(s) determine your student’s needs, personalize their learning, and monitor progress throughout the school year.

i-Ready Personalized Instruction provides students with lessons based on their individual skill level and needs, so your student can learn at a pace that is just right for them. These lessons are fun and interactive to keep your student engaged as they learn.

Students know to log on through the Clever app.

Broken Chromebook?

Daviess County Public Schools takes pride in knowing that in the challenging school year of 2021-2022 we provided unprecedented learning resources for our students and families. One of those resources was a Chromebook computer for use at home during virtual and hybrid learning.

We continue to use the Chromebook computer and charger daily. It is important for your child to return these items to school daily. The district’s cost for repairs or lost items are listed below.

___________ Screen replacement - $50

___________ Touch screen replacement - $150

___________ Keyboard replacement - $50

___________ Power supply replacement - $25

___________ Other repairs (cameras, hinges, case) - $25

___________ Complete replacement for 1 to 2 year old Chromebook - $200

___________ Complete replacement for touch-enabled Chromebook - $350

___________ Complete replacement for > 2 year old Chromebook - $100

___________ Complete replacement for donated Chromebook - $38 (which is the new cost of

a Google License)

___________ Hot spot replacement - $90

Thank you for your continued support of technology and learning at MLES. If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to contact me at the information below.

Brittney Dukes Summer Davis

Media Specialist Family Resource Center Director

brittney.dukes@daviess.kyschools.us summer.davis@daviess.kyschools.us

PTO VOLUNTEER PLEDGE FORM!

SIGN UP HERE! This form will allow you to communicate the areas that you would be willing to help support the students of Meadow Lands through various volunteer functions. All volunteers must submit to a yearly background check to volunteer in the school. We will email you one or send one home once you respond to this form or you can call the office for one. THANK YOU!

KY Academic Standards-What Is My Child Learning and How Can I Help?

KY STANDARDS FAMILY GUIDES LINK HERE!

The above link will allow you to have a small peek at what your child is learning in each grade and how you can help by listing the following topics for each grade and subject!

Overview

Examples of Your Child's Work at School

How To Help Your Child at Home

Questions You Can Ask Your Child

Questions You Can Ask Your Child's Teacher

Meadow Lands is honored to have been selected to participate in the Kentucky Family Friendly Schools Learning Network! Through this work we commit to lifting up family engagement as a primary strategy to improve student learning! https://prichardcommittee.org/58-kentucky-schools-selected-for-learning-network-that-aims-to-build-capacity-for-family-engagement/

PBIS Family Handbook

Our PBIS Family Handbook can be found here!

Title I Parent Involvement Policy & Compact

Our Title I Parent Involvement Policy and Compact can be found here!

https://bit.ly/3ErOSof

YouTube Channel!

YouTube Channel-Be sure to check out our MLES Frog Studio YouTube Channel for all of the latest announcements: https://www.youtube.com/c/FrogStudioMLES

Facebook!

Facebook-check out the latest news, photos, and events at https://www.facebook.com/mlesfrogs