Bulldog Bulletin – 2024/04/28

Thank you, Bulldogs!! We’d like to give a big round of applause to our amazing students who recently participated in our Helping Hands Earth Day Clean-up event! Their dedication to making our neighborhood a cleaner and healthier place is truly commendable. Not only did they demonstrate responsibility and citizenship, but they also showed great teamwork and initiative. We are incredibly proud of their efforts and the positive impact it has. Their hard work and commitment make a real difference in our community! 

HERE’S WHAT’S COMING UP 

PBIS – You've been spotted! 

We held another assembly this past week to have a bit of fun with homeroom challenges and provide a refresher for students on being safe, respectful, and responsible. MBM staff will be on the lookout - spotting students who demonstrate these Bulldog characteristics and showing our thanks by awarding PBIS tickets. Students receive a PBIS pencil in exchange and are entered into a draw for a free Healthy Hunger lunch.    

Building Future Ready Students – RCMP Career Exploration 

Do you know a young person interested in a career in law enforcement? The RCMP is hosting a recruitment day – a fully interactive experience at the Calgary Olympic Oval. All RCMP units will have displays and demonstration stations for the public to interact with. A great opportunity to learn for those who are just curious or those that want to plan ahead. Link here.

Saturday, May 11, 2024 
Olympic Oval, University of Calgary  
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Admission: FREE! 

PARTNERS IN LEARNING 

Balancing Airdrie Students Spaces Decision   
Rocky View Schools recently shared the Board of Trustees’ Balancing Airdrie Student Spaces decision to improve utilization through grade configuration changes and some attendance area changes effective September 2025. For Meadowbrook School, this means grades would move from 6 – 8 for English and Christian programs to Grades 7 – 9 for English and Christian programs starting the 2025/26 school year. More information is available on RVSEngage. 

We understand you may have questions about these changes. Planning for these transitions and communication with families will take place throughout the upcoming school year. While school staff do not have any further details at this time, we will share new information as plans are confirmed. Thank you for your understanding.    

BULLDOG STRONG 

Student Leadership Events 

Theme Days 

Here are the theme days for May! This is the first in a series of upcoming Theme Days planned by Leadership students to encourage community and have a little fun.  

• May 8 – Hats On! for Mental Health:  Our Bulldogs are invited to wear a hat to raise awareness of the importance of good mental health. 

• May 10 – Formal Friday:  We're getting fancy at Meadowbrook with students having an opportunity to dress up for the occasion of Friday.  

• May 24 – Sidekick Day:  Calling all trusty companions (your stuffies), or dress like your best friend or a favourite superhero sidekick to embrace the spirit of teamwork and adventure.  

Smile Cookies on Sale 

Tim Horton’s Smile Cookies were sold this week for the Airdrie Health Foundation, and we’d like to thank all students who were able to donate to support this very important cause. Smile cookies will be delivered on May 2nd!  

Bulldog Athletics 

Grade 7 & 8 Badminton: 

Congratulations to our badminton teams on a great season! We had a lot of close finishes for our teams including one more team that has qualified for Zones! Well done, Bulldogs!  

Track and Field 

Track and Field try-outs for grade 7s and 8s will be hosted within PE classes beginning on April 30th (after the Professional Learning Day). Track & Field Meet dates are May 16 (7s) & 21 (8s). Details and more information about the season will be shared in gym classes.  

Lunch Time Clubs 

Art Club – Day 1 (Room 2005) 

Green Club – Day 2, 4, 5 (Room 1022) 

Chess Club - Day 2 & 4 (Learning Commons) 

Reading Club – Day 2 (Learning Commons)  

Safe Space Club – Day 2 (Room 1050) 

Board Game Club – Day 3 (Room 2006) 

Homework Club – Day 3 (Room 2010) and Day 6 (Room 2009) 

Extra Band Practice – Day 3 & 4 (Band Room) 

ACP Leadership – Day 5 (Room 1029) 

Leadership Club – Day 6 (Learning Commons) 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS 

Cell Phones Policy Reminder 

Cell phones are NOT permitted during instructional time. This is a school-wide expectation. Cell phones are to be kept in student lockers between 8:08 a.m. and 12:23 p.m. and from 12:53 p.m. until 2:48 p.m. If a student needs to contact home, they may use classroom phones with the help of a teacher, or the student phone available in the office. 

SAVE THE DATE 

Apr 29 

• PL Day – No School 

Apr 30 

• Gr. 8 Field Trip to SAIT 

May 8  

• Hats On! For Mental Health 

May 9 

• Opa! - Healthy Hunger 

May 10 

• Formal Friday 

May 13 

• School Council, 6:30 p.m. 

May 17 

• PL Day – No School 

May 20 

• Victoria Day Long Weekend – No School 

May 23 

• Over The Top – Healthy Hunger 

May 24 

• Sidekick Day 

May 30 

• State & Main – Healthy Hunger 

June 10 

• School Council AGM, 6:30 p.m.