Bulldog Bulletin - 2024/06/14

Spring Concert Celebrations 

We are thrilled to announce that last week’s music concert was a great success! Our talented students dazzled the audience with their exceptional performances, showcasing months of hard work and dedication. From the lively band pieces to the intricate solo performances, every act was met with resounding applause. A huge thank you to our dedicated band teacher, Ms. Wong, and supportive parents for making our Spring concert unforgettable.  

We’d also like to thank our grade 6 music teachers, Ms. Wong and Mr. Yeh for their excellent musical pieces. Finally, a big Bulldog bravo to our young musicians for a great showing of memorable melodies! 

HERE’S WHAT’S COMING UP  

Recognition Assembly 

We’ll be having our final assembly of the year this Friday and taking time to look back on an amazing year. We acknowledge everyone’s hard work behind the scenes and in the spotlight to make this year successful and memorable. We recognize the incredible efforts and contributions of all who have made it such a great year by: 

• demonstrating respect, responsibility, and a commitment to creating a safe, positive, and inclusive school environment;  

• exemplifying Meadowbrook values of perseverance, empathy, and school spirit; 

• leading by example, inspiring peers, and driving positive change within the school; 

• enriching our school with creativity and artistic achievements; and 

• demonstrating teamwork, sportsmanship, and striving for excellence.  

Thank you, Meadowbrook students, for your leadership, positive citizenship, and Bulldog Heart.  

Grade 8 Farewell Events 

Tickets for the Grade 8 Farewell Ceremony will be sent home with students today. Please check in with your child to ensure you have received your tickets. Each student receives a maximum of two tickets. This limit helps us accommodate everyone comfortably and safely within fire code regulations. Tickets are not transferrable and must be presented upon entry.  

For full details about Farewell events, please see the letter accompanying the tickets. Also, details can be found in the emailed letter sent to all Grade 8 families on Monday, May 27.  

PARTNERS IN LEARNING 

Final School Days Countdown: Calendar of Events for Students 

Can You Help?  

We are looking for volunteers for some of the year-end events listed below. 

Click here for the Volunteer Sign-up link 

Year-end Field Trips 

Every student should have received an information letter from their homeroom teacher about the year-end field trip. Carefully review this information with your child, complete the permission form, and sign up to volunteer!!  

Field trips are memory-building events for students, and we couldn’t do them without the support of volunteers. Thank you for reaching out to your child’s teacher to lend a hand in this way.   

Grade 6s – Tuesday, June 25, Calgary Zoo. Forms & fees are dues no later than June 20. 

Grade 7s – Tuesday, June 25, Heritage Park. Forms & fees due no later than June 14. 

Grade 8s – Monday, June 24, Calaway Park. Forms & fees due no later than June 17. 

A huge thank you to Meadowbrook Parent Council for supporting these experiences by sponsoring a bus for each grade.  

Housekeeping Items for All Students 

With less than 10 school days left, the school’s year-end celebrations also include attending to housekeeping items before students depart for the summer.   

Library Returns: June 14 – 21:  
All borrowed materials (books, novels, resource material, textbooks) must be returned to the library. Students, do a thorough search at home and at school to be sure you have returned all borrowed materials. Please let Ms. Harris know if you are having trouble finding the books you owe. 

Unreturned library books: June 24:  
Students will receive outstanding book notices for materials they have not yet returned. The cost of lost/overdue items will be charged to students’ SchoolCash accounts. This will be especially important for students leaving Meadowbrook! They will be unable to borrow textbooks, novels, etc., until their outstanding items/SchoolCash charges are resolved. 

Lost & Found:  
We urge students to check the lost and found which is in the portables. Items not collected by Friday, June 21 will be donated to the Airdrie Community Thrift Store.  

Locker Clean-Ups:  
Students will begin official locker clean-up on Wednesday, June 19 to ensure school supplies are going home or unrequired items are discarded in the appropriate waste containers.  

Lockers can continue to be used until the last day of school to secure personal belongings (including cellphones!!). 

Locks:  
Students are to keep their locks as they will need to reuse them next year. Students who were unable to find their locks from previous years will need new school-issued locks in September and will be charged for their replacement. Hold on to your locks!!!!   

Report Cards 

This is a reminder that your child’s report card is located in the PowerSchool Public Portal. You will not receive a printed copy from the school, but you or your child may view, download and print your own copy of the digital report card from PowerSchool any time after June 26. 

To access the report card, log into PowerSchool and look for the Report Card link at the bottom left of the page. 

Only parents/guardians who have access to PowerSchool will be able to view the report card. Students also have access to view their report card by signing in with their RVS credentials. If you do not have a public portal account, please contact your school secretary. 

BULLDOG STRONG 

Student Leadership Events 

Theme Days 

Thanks to our Leadership students for a fun way to show a little school spirit. Here are the final theme days of the year!  

• June 14 – Grade Level Assemblies – a fun way to look back at how far we’ve come!   

• June 21 – Jersey Day – a classic theme day to show your school spirit as you show off your favourite team! 

Bulldog Athletics 

Grade 6 Soccer 

Letters and payment information has been shared with students who are participating on the Grade 6 soccer team. We have an updated soccer tournament date of Friday, June 14 beginning at 2:00 p.m. in Airdrie at Monklands Field. Good luck to our Bulldogs! 

Lunch Time Clubs 

A full listing of all our Lunch Time Clubs and other activities can be found on our new website. 

Bulldog Bonanza

Bulldog Bonanza will be our final event of the year. Students take to the field on Wednesday, June 26 for a fun day of sport and Indigenous games to encourage teamwork and appreciation for cultural diversity. 

Lunch will be provided to students this day - pizza, snack, and a drink.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS 

Register Now for 2024/25 Bus Transportation 

Time is running out to receive a discount on your transportation registration! Families who register before June 30 will receive an early registration discount of $40. This is extended to each of the first two students in a family, with additional students receiving $20 off if registering early. A minimum payment of 50 per cent is due at registration. Bus service may be cancelled up until Oct. 31, 2024, to receive a full refund. A step-by-step guide to registration is available on Transportation Registration & Fee Payment. 

To guarantee service for the first day of school, registration must be received before Aug. 1. Students registered after this deadline may experience delays of two to three weeks before they can ride the bus as late applications will be processed with a start date after Sept. 18. 

Transportation fees for 2024/25 will remain the same as 2023/24. 

2025/26 & 2026/27 School Calendar Survey  
Rocky View Schools (RVS) invites you to give feedback regarding the proposed school calendars for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 school years. Beginning in 2025/26, RVS is considering the introduction of a fall break in November to support staff and student well-being. The survey includes questions about the impact a break in November might have for you and your family. It is important to note RVS is legally required to include a minimum number of school days, professional learning days and all statutory holidays into every school year calendar. To learn more about the options being presented and to provide feedback, visit RVSEngage. The survey opened May 20 and closes June 17 at 4 p.m. The Board anticipates making a decision next fall. Thank you for your time and input. 

SAVE THE DATE 

June 14 

• Gr. 6 Soccer Tournament; Monklands Field 

June 19 

• Gr. 6 Social Studies Provincial Achievement Test 

• Locker Clean-up 

June 20 

• Gr. 6 Science Provincial Achievement Test 

• Gr. 8 Farewell 5:15 & 7:15  

June 21 

• Final day to return Library books & materials  

• Gr. 8 Daytime Dance & Lunch 

• Gr. 7 Movie Day 

• Gr. 6 Track & Field Day 

June 24 

• Gr. 8 Field Trip to Calaway Park 

June 25 

• Gr. 7 Field Trip to Heritage Park 

• Gr. 6 Field trip to Calgary Zoo 

June 26 

• Last Day of School 

• Homeroom Activities, Bulldog Bonanza & Pizza Lunch