Bulldog Bulletin - 2025/03/16

PBIS Student Advisory Group: Ideas for a Better School Experience 

After their first meeting, our new Student Advisory Group shared what they love about the school, along with fresh ideas for making it better! They like Spirit and PJ Days, earning prizes and PBIS tickets, and going on field trips. Recess is better with clubs offering more options, and teachers are helpful, giving breaks when needed. Students are generally respectful to new classmates, and there’s good cooperation, like sharing equipment. The school’s rules are clear, reminders are visible, and recycling is used well. Overall, it’s a positive environment where students feel supported.  

Looking ahead, the advisory group has some fantastic suggestions for making the school experience even better. They suggest improvements to washrooms, adding more prize draws each month, and hosting even more pep rallies, spirit days, and field trips. They also suggest creating more chances for students to share their thoughts and making bullying awareness a bigger focus in assemblies. To keep things exciting, they’d love to see better prizes for the draws, more school-wide activities like clubs and posters, and more opportunities for students to get involved in classes and events. These ideas will help make the school experience even more enjoyable, inclusive, and connected for everyone! 

HERE’S WHAT’S COMING UP 

Get Into Gear: Meadowbrook School’s Food Drive for the Airdrie Food Bank! 

Meadowbrook School is excited to support the Airdrie Food Bank this March with our Get Into Gear food drive challenge! From March 12 - 26, students are encouraged to bring in non-perishable food donations. Donations will be gathered in homeroom classes and combined for each grade’s final contribution. 

The deadline for food donations is March 26. 

Student Led Conferences   

Mark your calendars for Student Led Conferences on April 2 & 3. This is an open house style with no need to register or book a spot. Parents are free to come in any time between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. 

PARTNERS IN LEARNING 

School Council Supporting Our Students 

A big thank you to the School Council for their ongoing support of student learning and positive school culture. Thanks to their generous use of fundraising dollars, we’re excited to announce we will be purchasing new laptops that will really benefit our students’ education. 

Council has also contributed by covering the cost of the DJ for our upcoming dance, ensuring a festive time for everyone. 

We truly appreciate everything the School Council does to make our school a great place for both learning and fun! Thank you! 

Alberta Education Survey for Parents  

Parents, We Value Your Feedback! 

The Alberta Education Assurance Survey remains open until Friday, March 21 for parents and students in grades 4, 7, and 10.  

NOTE: A Parent Survey Package went home with each Grade 7 student last week which includes an Introductory Parent Letter, a Language Translations document, and a unique, single-use Random Access Code. 

Instructions for accessing the survey online are given with the Random Access Code. Please use your computer, smart phone or tablet. If you prefer a paper copy of the survey, contact the school at 403-948-5656. 

Note that responses are only saved when the Submit button is clicked, so the survey must be completed in one sitting. All responses remain anonymous. 

Share your feedback by March 21. We appreciate your time and input—your voice helps shape the future of education. 

BULLDOG STRONG  

Student Leadership  

Fluorescent Fiesta Dance  

Get ready for the most colorful event of the year! The Fluorescent Fiesta Dance is happening on Friday, March 21, and it's the perfect opportunity for students to come together and have fun. 

Students are encouraged to wear their brightest neon gear and enjoy a lively day filled with music, dancing, and a neon-themed atmosphere. Each grade will participate in two blocks, and alternative activities will be offered for those who prefer something other than the dance.  

Bulldog Athletics  

Jr. B Basketball  

Final tournaments for the Girls and Boys Jr. B Basketball teams are coming up this Friday, March 21. Link to the complete Tournament Schedule and locations here.  

Jr. B Boys Practices: March 18, 20 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. 

Jr. B Girls Practices: March 17, 19 at 7:15 a.m.   

Grade 6 Basketball  

Attention Grade 6 basketball players! If you signed up for the team, practices start this week. Here’s the schedule:  

Girls' Practice: 
March 17, 21, 24, 26 (after school, 3:00 – 4:15 p.m. / Fri. 1:15 – 2:15 p.m.) 

Boys' Practice: 
March 20 (lunch recess)  /  March 19, 25, 27 (after school, 3:00 – 4:15 p.m.)  

All teams will compete in the tournament on March 28—get ready to bring your best game! 

Badminton Tryouts & Schedule 

Tryouts for the Grade 7 & 8 Badminton team will take place during lunch recess from Tuesday, March 11 to Friday, March 21. The full team will be announced on Monday, March 24, and coaches will assign players to singles, doubles, and mixed teams. 

Grade 8 Schedule: 

• Practices: Lunch - March 24, 26 | After School - April 1, 3, 7, 9 (3:00 - 4:15 p.m.) 

• Tournament: April 10 

Grade 7 Schedule: 

• Practices: Lunch - March 25, 27 | After School - April 2, 8, 10, 14 (3:00 - 4:15 p.m.) 

• Tournament: April 15 

Good luck to our athletes! 

Tournament information available here. 

COMMUNITY CONNECTION  

Active Living Day – Grades 7 & 8 

Students in Grades 7 and 8 will have the opportunity to enjoy a fun and active day at Genesis Place! Activities include court/field games, swimming, and ice skating (helmets and skates required). 

Grade 8 

Date: March 18, 2025 
Cost: $5.00 
Forms & Payment Due: Tuesday, March 14 (via SchoolCash Online) 

Grade 7 

Date: March 25, 2025 
Cost: $5.00 
Forms & Payment Due: Tuesday, March 11 (via SchoolCash Online) 

Make sure to submit your forms and payments on time to join in the fun! 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS  

Real-time tracking with WheresTheBus 

Thank you to everyone who has created a WheresTheBus account and started using the app to track your child’s bus! RVS has now fully transitioned to using WhereTheBus and is no longer using the Bus Status App to share bus information. 

More information about WheresTheBus including how to create your account, use the app, and frequently asked questions is available on the RVS website.  

Please note, WheresTheBus is one more tool to provide information about your child’s bus ride and should not replace standard safety measures such as arriving to your bus stop five minutes before your child’s scheduled pick-up time, having a backup plan in case of a delay and ensuring your child is dressed appropriately for the weather. Please review the Parent/Guardian Responsibilities on the Transportation section of our website. 

SAVE THE DATE  

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

Mar. 18 

• Gr. 8 Active Living Day at Genesis 

Mar. 20 

• Term 3 Options Begin  

Mar. 21 

• Fluorescent Fiesta Dance 

• Jr. B Basketball Tournament 3 

Mar. 25 

• Gr. 7 Active Living Day at Genesis 

Mar. 26 

• Last day for donations to Get Into Gear Food Bank Drive 

Mar. 27 

• Healthy Hunger – McDonald's 

Mar. 28 

• Gr. 6 Basketball Tournament  

Mar. 31 

• NO SCHOOL: Professional Learning Day 

Apr. 2 & 3 

• Student-Led Conferences, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. 

Apr. 3 

• Healthy Hunger – Edo 

Apr. 8 

• School Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m. 

Apr. 16 

• Healthy Hunger – Opa! 

Apr. 18 – 27 

• NO SCHOOL: Spring Break