Bulldog Bulletin - 2024/12/05

Dear Meadowbrook Parents and Guardians, 

As an update to the letter sent on Monday, December 2, regarding the threatening message at our school, please be assured that we have taken this matter very seriously and implemented measures to prioritize the safety and well-being of all students and staff. 

RVS and RCMP are confident that the school environment is safe, and regular operations can continue without disruption.  

We are grateful for the support of our community partner, Airdrie RCMP, whose expertise and commitment to student safety have been crucial in assessing any potential risks and guiding our response. A School Resource Officer was present at the school on Monday and Tuesday this week to provide support and reassurance. We will continue to work with RCMP as the identity of the person responsible is still unknown. 

Our response followed the Rocky View Schools (RVS) administrative procedures, which outline specific steps to address situations of concern. Members of staff are trained in risk assessment, ensuring a careful and thorough approach. 

In addition, we implemented heightened supervision and received additional support from the school division. These measures, combined with the expertise of our partners, give us confidence in the safety measures in place. 

We greatly appreciate your continued support and thank you for your understanding. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. 

Sincerely, 
Shawna Neis - Principal 
Justina Law – Assistant Principal  

HERE’S WHAT’S COMING UP 

E-gift Card Fundraiser thru Healthy Hunger 

We’re excited to share a brand-new fundraising opportunity for our school community! Now, exclusively through Healthy Hunger, you can purchase an e-gift card, and a portion of each sale will go directly toward supporting our school’s fundraising efforts. There are so many options – from individual retailers to great group deals – for food, entertainment, retail, travel, or grocery. E-gift cards from as low as $5 to $500. Click on this How-to Flyer.  

Your purchase of E-gift cards helps raise funds for our school, so whether you're buying for yourself or someone else, you're making a difference. It's an easy way to give back and support our school community this season. 

COMMUNITY CONNECTION  

Helping Hands for Hot Lunch!  

We’ve added some extra Healthy Hunger dates for the last week of December and are looking for helping hands to assist. If you can spare 45 minutes 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.  

Please sign up here through Sign Up Genius.  

Special Thanks from our Library

Thanks goes out to Christine Newlove and Cali for gathering and donating books during our Christmas initiative. The donations have wonderfully augmented our library collection for all students to enjoy. 

BULLDOG STRONG   

Leadership 8: Adopt a Family Event LAST DAY 

Friday, December 6th is the last day to donate. Be sure to get your items in!  

Many thanks for the donations to the Adopt-A-Family Event. So many students have stepped up to make a positive impact! This school-wide initiative aims to support families during the holiday season through the collection of essential items. The purpose is not only to provide much-needed support but also to foster compassion, teamwork, and a spirit of giving among students and staff alike. 

We’re looking for essential items to support families during the holidays, including: 

• Non-perishable food items 

• Health and hygiene products 

• Baby care essentials 

• Stocking stuffers and small holiday gifts 

• High-demand winter items (gloves, toques, scarves, socks, etc.) 

• Other everyday necessities 

Let's work together to make this holiday season brighter for those in need. Every donation, no matter how small, makes a big difference. Thank you for your generosity and school spirit! 

Lunch Time Clubs    

Looking for something engaging to do during lunch? Check out these awesome clubs and activities happening every week: 

Reading Club – Day 2 in the Learning Commons  

Extra Band Practice – Day 3 & 4 in the Band Room  

Safe Space Social Club – Day 3 in Room 1051 

Homework Club – Day 4 in Room 1050 

Board Game Club – Day 5 in Room 1007 

Intramurals - Day 1 (6.1 - 6.4), Day 2 (6.5 - 6.7), Day 4 (Gr. 7s), Day 5 (Gr. 8s) 

Bulldog Athletics  

Jr. A Basketball Tryouts are now complete.  

Team rosters will be finalized in the coming days.  

Basketball season runs from December 3 through to February 5. 

Band/Music Winter Concert – Dec. 17   

Mark your calendar with the upcoming Winter Concert showcasing Band 7/8 and Gr. 6 Music students.   

Students will perform three concerts on Tuesday, December 17.  
One concert repeated three times to accommodate three different audiences.   

Parents may choose from any of these concert blocks for a time that best suits their schedules. Seating is first-come first-serve and cannot be reserved in advance. 

Concert #1 Block 3 (10:10 - 11:06) - for Grade 8 student audience  

Concert #2 Block 4 (11:09 - 12:06) - for Grade 7 student audience    

Concert #3 Block 5 (12:53-1:49) - for Grade 6 student audience  

IMPORTANT REMINDERS  

Update PowerSchool Contact Information 

To ensure seamless communication between the school and home, we kindly remind parents and guardians to keep contact information in PowerSchool up to date. This will help ensure that you receive timely updates, important announcements, and emergency notifications. Please take a moment to log in to your account, verify your phone numbers, email addresses, and emergency contacts, and update any information that may have changed. If you need assistance, don’t hesitate to contact the school office. Keeping your information current helps us stay connected and ensures we can reach you when it matters most. 

SAVE THE DATE  

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

Dec. 5  

• Gr. 8 Field Trip: Christmas Carol at Bert Church Theatre 

• Healthy Hunger: Arby’s 

Dec. 6 

• Last day to donate to Adopt a Family Event 

Dec. 10 

• School Council / Partners of Meadowbrook Meeting, 6:30 p.m. 

Dec. 16 

• Healthy Hunger: McDonald’s 

Dec. 17 

• Band/Music Winter Concert 

• Healthy Hunger: Mary Brown’s 

Dec. 18 

• Healthy Hunger: New York Fries 

Dec. 19   

• Healthy Hunger: Mucho Burrito  

Dec. 20  

• Last Day of School before Winter Break (Dec. 21 – Jan. 5) 

• Healthy Hunger: Crumbl Cookies  

Jan. 6  

• School Resumes (Day 2) 

Jan. 14 

• School Council / Partners of Meadowbrook Meeting, 6:30 p.m.