Bulldog Bulletin 2024/10/24

Meadowbrook families,     

At the School Council meeting on October 15, we were excited to share a draft of our school’s Education Plan for this year. Our plan supports the goals of Rocky View Schools to advance students’ numeracy and literacy skills, build future-ready students, and create inclusive, engaging, healthy learning opportunities for all students.   

Four questions frame the work we will be doing and define key areas of focus to support students’ growth and achievement for this year:  

• How might alignment of reading and writing instructional strategies across classes and grade levels improve students’ confidence and achievement in reading and writing?  

• How might we impact student growth toward increased achievement in Math through targeted instruction and timely feedback? 

• How might we amplify student competencies to develop a culture of personal awareness, growth, and accountability while exploring career connections and pathways?   

• How might we apply Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) strategies to facilitate students' active engagement in cultivating and recognizing a learning environment that is caring, respectful, and safe? 

Once final revisions have been made, a copy of our School Education Plan will be posted to our website. We encourage everyone in our school to take a look through the Education Plan to find ways to be involved in this work supporting students to succeed.  

HERE’S WHAT’S COMING UP 

Lots of great things are happening over the next couple of weeks; you’ll want to take note:  

• Our Halloween Reading Contest continues for a chance to win a box of candy. Students, keep filling your entry sheets and be ready to submit on the draw date - October 31.  

• Halloween Fun next week – see the list of events in the Student Leadership Update below 

• Parent-Teacher Conferences - November 6 & 7 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Booking information below. 

• Remembrance Day Ceremony - Friday, November 8 

Parent/Teacher Conferences  

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held in person at the school on November 6 and 7 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Conference bookings opened up on Monday, October 21, and will be available until November 7. Appointments will be held with both of your child's core subject teachers at the same time as you will see when booking an interview time. Any families new to Meadowbrook and all Grade 6 families will have to register for a new account.   

Please use the link below to book your appointment.  

https://meadowbrook.schoolsoft.com/login.jsf?logout=true 

School Pictures 

Students received the proof sheets for their school photos last week. Follow the directions on the envelope to place your order. Retakes are available on November 14. 

BULLDOG STRONG 

Student Leadership Update  

Student Leaders have everything set for next week's Halloween festivities, aiming to offer a variety of fun activities for everyone to enjoy. On October 31, students can choose to dress up or simply participate in the excitement of the day. 

• Pumpkin Carving Contest – Show off your pumpkin carving skills! Carve at home, snap a picture with your creation, and bring in the photo by Oct. 31. 

• Halloween Art Competition – Get creative and submit your Halloween or Fall-inspired artwork. 

• Class Decorating Challenge – Compete with your class for the best Halloween or Fall-themed classroom decor. The winning class gets a free Gym block! 

• Costume Contest – Let’s see those clever costumes! Everyone will get a chance to vote for their favorite creations. 

Please note that costumes must not promote alcohol, drugs, racism, sexism, or any form of intolerance/violence. No masks or face makeup which might hide the identity of a student are to be worn. Students will be asked to remove or cover up costumes if they are inappropriate.  

Bulldog Athletics 

Jr. A Volleyball  
Girls Final Tournament - October 25 at Springbank 
Girls Divisional Championship – October 30 

Boys Final Tournament - October 25 at Meadowbrook 
Boys Divisional Championship – October 29 

Gr. 6 Volleyball 
The Grade 6 Volleyball Tournament is Friday, November 8. 
Girls – at WH Croxford beginning at 3:00 p.m. 
Boys - at Meadowbrook beginning at 3:00 p.m.  

The full schedule with times and court locations is available on the RVS Sports Association website. 

Remembrance Day Preparations 

Remembrance Day Ceremony preparations continue. Finding connections to important people from the past will make our ceremony extra meaningful. 

If your family has digital images of any relatives who have served in any military capacity, please consider sharing them with us. At minimum, we’d like the following information, but feel free to add other details:  

• Name of the individual  

• The capacity in which they served 

• An interesting detail 

• the student(s) relationship to the person 

Please send these digital photos to jlaw@rockyview.ab.ca by Thursday, October 31.  

CONNECTED COMMUNITY 

School Council Executive Elections – Tuesday, November 19 @ 6:30 p.m. 

Get Involved, Lead the Way! 

We are seeking dedicated parents/guardians to run for key positions on School Council Executive! This is your chance to take an active leadership role and help shape the future of our school community. 

Elections for the following positions take place at the School Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 19 at 6:30 p.m.  

• Chair - Lead council meetings, collaborate with the principal, act as the council’s spokesperson, and ensure smooth operations. 

• Vice-Chair - Assist the Chair, step in when needed, and help manage council activities and initiatives. 

• Treasurer - Manage financial records, oversee fundraising activities, and keep the council’s finances on track.  

As a member of School Council Executive, you can make a real impact on school policies, events, and community engagement, work with the principal and school leadership, strengthen the connection between parents and the school, and foster a positive learning environment for students. 

Any parent or guardian with a student enrolled in the school is eligible to run. No previous experience is needed — just a passion for community involvement! 

Nominate someone or put your name forward at the School Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 19 at 6:30 p.m. 

For further information, email meadowbk@rockyview.ab.ca 

Helping Hands for Healthy Hunger 

Calling All Volunteers for Hot Lunch!  

We’re looking for helping hands to assist with our Healthy Hunger lunch program! If you can spare an hour once every couple of weeks to support our community and ensure our students have a nutritious meal, we would love to have you on board. Volunteers will help with receiving, sorting, and distributing the meals that are delivered to the school. It’s a great way to connect with other parents, meet staff, and see your kids during the day. If you’re interested, please sign up here through Sign Up Genius . Thank you for helping out! 

Did you know that the Healthy Hunger program is more than just a delicious alternative to everyday lunches? It’s a fundraising initiative that enables School Council to support various activities, events, and resources, enhancing educational experiences for all students including technology, sports jerseys and equipment, bussing for field trips, and student celebrations such as Farewell, Hot Chocolate Day, and Bulldog Bonanza. Every meal purchased directly contributes to supporting our students and helps to create memorable experiences and opportunities that benefit the entire school community. 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS 

Prepared for the Weather

There’s no escaping the snow now and winter is on its way. A reminder to students to be prepared for recess and classes that may be going outside (Phys Ed, options classes, excursions). Being prepared for outdoor recess includes having appropriate footwear (boots), jacket, gloves, and toque to cover up. Students are also encouraged to remove outdoor footwear upon entry and begin using indoor shoes to keep our hallways and classrooms safe from slipping hazards. 

Volunteering  

Volunteers make all the difference, enabling students to experience learning through field trips and special events. Thank you to those who have volunteered so far this year! Parents/guardians interested in volunteering do require an up-to-date criminal record check with vulnerable sector. Criminal record checks can be brought to the office during school operating hours - 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.    

 
SAVE THE DATE 

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

Oct. 21 

• Conference Bookings Open  

Oct. 24 

• Gr. 7 & 8 Outdoor Ed Kananaskis Field Trip 

Oct. 25 

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

Oct. 29 

• Boys Jr. A Volleyball Divisional Championship 

Oct. 30  

• Healthy Hunger: Oodle Noodles  

• Girls Jr. A Volleyball Divisional Championship 

Oct. 31 

• Halloween Fun 

Nov. 1 

• No School – Professional Learning Day 

Nov. 6 & 7 

• Parent-Teacher Interviews, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. 

Nov. 8 

• Remembrance Day Ceremony 

Nov. 11 

• No School – Remembrance Day 

Nov. 12 

• Gr. 6 Vaccinations 

Nov. 14  

• Picture Re-takes 

• Healthy Hunger: Subway  

Nov. 19 

• School Council Elections & Meeting, 6:30 p.m. 

• Partners of Meadowbrook Meeting (following School Council) 

Nov. 28 

• Healthy Hunger: Boston Pizza  

Dec. 19  

• Healthy Hunger: Mucho Burrito