Bulldog Bulletin - 2025/03/23

HERE’S WHAT’S COMING UP 

We’re in the final days of our Get Into Gear Food Drive for the Airdrie Food Bank! 

Along with other RVS schools throughout the year, Meadowbrook supports the Airdrie Food Bank. March is our month. 

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. 

PARTNERS IN LEARNING 

School Council Event – Air Plant Workshop 

Meadowbrook parents .... Get hands-on and create your very own Air Plant masterpiece! 

It’s a fun, relaxing way to spend time while getting to know others within our Meadowbrook School community and Parent Council.  

Come for the creativity, stay for the connections! 

Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 
Location: Meadowbrook School 
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 

Don’t miss out!  RSVP today at Sign-Up Genius, and let’s grow together! 

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. 

COMMUNITY CONNECTION  

U of C / Meadowbrook Partnership - Student Teachers 

Please join us in welcoming four fantastic student teachers from the University of Calgary to our Meadowbrook community! These passionate future educators will be bringing their energy and fresh ideas to our classrooms over the next several weeks.  

Ms. Alberts’ Grade 6 Class will be joined by two student teachers, while the other two will be working alongside Ms. Esau. A big Bulldog welcome to Ms. Manuel, Mr. Law, Ms. Watson, and Mr. Mosher! They’ll be learning, growing, and contributing to our school right up until the end of April—just before Spring Break. 

We're excited to have you here at Meadowbrook and look forward to supporting you during this important step in your journey as preservice teachers.  

Active Living Day – Grade 7 

Grade 7s will be enjoying Active Living Day at Genesis Place on Tuesday this week. Activities include court/field games, swimming, and ice skating (helmets and skates required). 

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

Forms and payments must be received on time to join in the fun! 

BULLDOG STRONG  

Student Leadership  

Special thanks to our Leadership 7 students for putting together such a great event on Friday! And to Big Deez DJ Service and everyone who helped make the Fluorescent Fiesta Dance so much fun! It was fantastic to see so many students come together in their festive flashy outfits, dancing, having fun, and making memories. Whether you joined the dance or participated in the alternative activities, we hope you had a blast.  

Bulldog Athletics  

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 24, 26 (after school, 3:00 – 4:15 p.m.) 

Boys' Practice: 
March 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 

Now that Tryouts are complete, the full Badminton team will be announced on Monday, March 24. 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. 

Jr. B Basketball  

Jr. B Basketball wrapped up on Friday with the last tournament of the season. Congratulations to all the players for their hard work, determination, and team spirit throughout the season! A special thank you to the coaches who dedicated their time and leadership. 

We’re proud of everything you’ve accomplished this season and look forward to next year’s games! 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS 

Healthy Choices Campus 

This is a reminder that Meadowbrook School supports healthy eating habits, and items such as sugary treats or drinks with excessive sugar, including energy drinks and slurpees, are not permitted on school property. Also, large bags of snack items (chips, candy, seasoned snacks, etc.) are not appropriate for school. We ask that students bring reasonable portions of healthy snacks to support a positive learning environment and their overall well-being. Thanks for your cooperation. 

Off-Campus Lunchtime Expectations 

Only students with a signed permission form are eligible to go off campus for lunch. (SchoolEngage Form AF 330-A) 

For students who have signed permission, it is expected they will go home for the entire duration of lunch eating and recess time - leave at the beginning of lunch eating portion through to the end of the recess time. If students come back to campus during eating or lunch recess, they must then remain on campus under supervision for the remainder of the lunch break.  

Please note that students who leave to go home for lunch are expected to return by 12:50 pm for the Block 5 bell to ensure they are not losing important instructional time. On Fridays, due to the shorter day, students must be back by 12:28 pm for their Block 6 classes.  

NOTE FROM ADMIN  

Principal News  

At our recent School Council meeting, I announced that, at the end of this school year, I will be retiring from RVS and my role as Principal at Meadowbrook. Making this decision has been incredibly challenging, but after much thought, I feel the time is right to begin a new chapter.  

In my 35 years as an educator, I've been blessed to work alongside so many amazing people. Our Bulldog team is among the finest. While I’m looking forward to what lies ahead, I will certainly miss the amazing Meadowbrook community. The connections I’ve made with students, families, and staff have meant so much, and I’m really grateful for all the ways we’ve worked together to support our students.   

Typically, leadership announcements take place in May/June. I’ll be working closely with RVS and the new administration to ensure a smooth transition. 

Thank you for your trust and support. It has been an honor to serve this community, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of it.  

With much appreciation,   

Shawna Neis  

SAVE THE DATE  

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

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 

 May 13

• Air Plant Workshop, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.  RSVP here