Bulldog Bulletin – 2024/09/26

Meadowbrook is recognizing the significance and importance of Truth & Reconciliation Week by participating in learning activities in classes throughout this week. Leadership students have planned activities to continue the work of advancing truth and reconciliation among our youth. As we continue learning about Orange Shirt Day, it's important to understand what residential schools were. For over a century, Indigenous children were taken from their families and forced to attend these schools, where they were not allowed to speak their languages or practice their cultures. Many children faced mistreatment, and the schools left lasting impacts on generations of Indigenous people. By learning and talking about this history, we honor their experiences and commit to creating a better future." Students are encouraged to wear orange on Thursday, Sept. 26 to acknowledge and draw attention to the impacts of residential schools. 

HERE’S WHAT’S COMING UP 

Lifetouch Picture Day – Oct. 1 

Tuesday, October 1 is Picture Day!! Monday is a holiday so set a reminder and don’t forget to be ready for school pictures.  

You can order and pay for photos after Picture Day. A few weeks after Picture Day, you’ll get the proof sheets where you’ll find your Portrait ID and Access Code. This code is unique to each student. 

Go to MyLifetouch.ca  to select and order the prints you want. 

For up to 9 months after Picture Day, you can use your Portrait ID and Access Code for a first-time order or to reorder additional portraits and portrait gifts. 

BULLDOG STRONG 

Terry Fox Walk/Run - Sept. 27 

The annual Terry Fox will take place on Friday, September 27 with promotion efforts led by our Leadership option classes.  

Meadowbrook is so proud to be kicking off the year with our Terry Fox Run. Please help our students fundraise for cancer research and follow in the footsteps of one of our greatest Canadian heroes. Just think of the positive impact it would have if every student raised even just $5.00. Donate today at https://schools.terryfox.ca/MeadowbrookMiddle 

Together, we can make a difference.  
#terryfoxschoolrun  
@terryfoxfoundation 

We’d love to see parent volunteers come out and join us in this event. Any volunteers with our school require a Criminal Record Vulnerable Sector check. Our anticipated Terry Fox walk/run time to East Lake will be between 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the school.  

Bulldog Athletics 

Cross-Country Meet – Sept. 27  
The RVS Cross-Country Meet takes place at Windsong Heights School tomorrow - Friday, September 27.  
Gr. 6 Start time - 3:30 p.m., Gr. 7 Start - 3:45 p.m., Gr. 8 Start - 4:00 p.m.  

Gr. 6 Soccer Tournament – Sept. 27 at Monkland Fields
Due to rain last week, this tournament was rescheduled to Friday, Sept. 27.
Meadowbrook’s team has one game at 2:00 p.m. and one game at 3:00 p.m.  

Players have been issued schedules from Coach Volk. They are responsible for getting themselves to the games and be there 15 minutes before the game to get their jersey from Coach. Bring a water bottle, shin pads, and athletic shoes. 

Jr. A Girls Volleyball Tournament Dates 
October 4 at Chestermere, October 18 at Bearspaw, and October 25 at Springbank 
Coaches’ letters with details will be handed out to all players once fees are finalized.   

Jr. A Boys Volleyball Tournament Dates 
October 4 at Meadowbrook, October 18 at Chestermere, and October 25 at Meadowbrook. 
Coaches’ letters with details will be handed out to all players once fees are finalized.   

Student Leadership Update  

October 4, Grade 8 Leadership will be promoting our next spirit day with Comfy Cozy Day (Hoodies and Sweats Day). Show your school spirit and enjoy a relaxing day in your favorite gear! On this day, wear your favorite hoodie and sweatpants to school. Whether it’s a cozy old sweatshirt or your comfiest joggers, let’s show off our comfy style! 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS 

Halloween Reading Contest! 

Boost your reading skills in this Halloween Reading Contest for a chance to win a box of candy.   

From September 1 to October 31, 2024, read as many... 
...books at home 
...books at school 
...books from the local library 
that include scary/horror/mystery/thriller/survivor/fantasy genres, 
and those in keeping with the Halloween season. e.g., Hunger Games, Harry Potter, Haunted Canada, etc. [Students can ask about exceptions, if these themes do not appeal to them.]

Any book over 300 pages counts as ‘2’ books, for total calculation purposes.

NOTE: Middle School Novels and Chapter books are recommended. 
Manga and graphic novels DO NOT COUNT!  

Students can combine entry sheets with other friends 
(to split a winning prize amongst that contestant group), 
but books listed on an individual’s sheet must have been read by that person.     

STAYING IN TOUCH  

Home & School Communication 

There are a number of ways to stay plugged into what’s happening at school. 

NEWSLETTERS (BULLDOG BULLETIN) 
Newsletters are emailed each week with current information regarding school and events/activities. Newsletters are posted on our website. If you have not provided us with a current email address, please let us know as soon as possible. 

WEEKLY TEACHER EMAILS AND GOOGLE CLASSROOMS 
Families can expect an email each week from one of their child’s core subject teachers. These emails contain specifics about what students are currently learning, important due dates, and upcoming events to take note of. These emails are a great tool for families to support students and spark conversations about the learning that’s taking place at school. 

Students and parents can also find lists of assignments and important dates in their various Google Classrooms. Login information can be obtained by emailing your teacher directly. A link to teachers’ emails can be found on the staff directory on the school website.  

POWERSCHOOL  
Information about a student’s academic performance can be accessed any time through PowerSchool. Teachers will update assessment information for subject specific learner outcomes regularly. Included in this will be information about assessment tasks, comments related to student success or growth as well as performance indicators (marks). Parents and students can contact their teachers for more information at any point in the school year. A formal report card is available for downloading once a year in June. 

 
SAVE THE DATE 

To see the full calendar of events, visit our website. 

Sept. 23-26 

• Truth & Reconciliation Week 

• Orange Shirt Day on Sept. 26  

Sept. 27  

• Terry Fox Run 

• RVS Cross-Country Meet at Windsong Heights (3:30, 3:45 & 4:00) 

Sept. 30  

• No School: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 

Oct. 1 

• Picture Day 

Oct. 3 

• Healthy Hunger: Papa Murphy’s 

Oct. 4 

• Comfy Cozy Spirit Day (Hoodies and Sweats Day)  

• Jr. A Volleyball Tournaments: Girls in Chestermere, Boys at Meadowbrook   

Oct. 11 

• Professional Learning Day; No School 

Oct. 14 

• Thanksgiving; No School 

Oct. 17  

• Healthy Hunger: Opa!  

Oct. 18 

• Jr. A Volleyball Tournaments: Girls at Bearspaw, Boys at Chestermere  

Oct. 25 

• Jr. A Volleyball Tournaments: Girls at Springbank High, Boys at Meadowbrook 

Oct. 30  

• Healthy Hunger: Oodle Noodles  

Nov. 12

• Gr. 6 Vaccinations

Nov. 14  

• Healthy Hunger: Subway  

Nov. 28 

• Healthy Hunger: Boston Pizza  

Dec. 19  

• Healthy Hunger: Mucho Burrito