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Jan 19 - NO SCHOOL - MLK Day

Jan 23 - 4th Grade Bowling Night (information sent by teacher)

Jan 26 - NO SCHOOL - Staff Development Day

Jan 29 - Student of the Month Ceremony - Media Center - 7am

Feb 6 - 5th Grade African Drumming Performance

Feb 6 - 2nd Grade Valentine Program

Feb 10 - Conferences (2:30-7 PM)

Feb 12 - 2-Hr Early Release (12:10 PM)

Feb 12 - Conferences (12:30-7 PM)

Feb 13 - NO SCHOOL - Staff Development Day

Feb 16 - NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day

Dear Meadowview Families,

In recent weeks, our community and communities across the state of MN have been facing some very challenging and emotional times. We recognize that many families are experiencing fear, uncertainty, and stress. We also understand that some families do not feel comfortable sending their children to school right now.

Please know that we care deeply about the safety and well-being of our students and families. We will do our very best to support our families through these challenging times. There are protocols in place to protect students and staff and prioritize safety above all else. We are also committed to maintaining a warm and caring learning environment where all students feel valued, important, and loved here at school.

If you’ve chosen to keep your child home for safety concerns, please make sure to submit the length of your child’s absence using our online attendance form linked here. Weekly attendance communication using the online link or by called 651-460-3105 will be required so we know your family’s plan. We do not have an online school or full distance-learning program for instruction in Farmington. However, flexible learning options prioritizing reading and math skills will be provided to support our families with safety concerns. Please connect with your child’s classroom teacher to learn more about these options. (This option is not for vacations or convenience—it is specifically intended to support safety.)

We remain fully committed to keeping Meadowview a safe, welcoming place for every child. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any additional questions or concerns.

Becky Bican

Principal, Meadowview Elementary

SEAC Transitions Meeting

The Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) is hosting their annual transitions meeting on January 20th from 5:30-7 at the Special Services Center, 421 Walnut Street in Farmington. We encourage families of special education students who are transitioning between buildings (PK to K, elementary to middile school, middle school to high school, and high school to transitions programs) to come learn what sped services will look like and get their questions answered.

Conference Sign-ups Coming Soon!

Conference sign-ups will launch mid-next week. Watch for the Conference Sign-up email so you can get your preferred timeslot early!

Conferences are right around the corner! The Meadowview PTP provides a meal during conferences for our hardworking teachers as a way to show our support. To contribute towards the dinner, please donate money through the donation link below. Thanks for you participation!

Conference Meal Contribution $$

Find all info on what the PTP is up to here!

PTP Linktree

Next PTP meeting: Tuesday, February 17. Hope to see you there!

Family Literacy Website

Want to boost your child’s literacy skills? Looking for some fun reading activities to do at home? Click here to check out our At Home Literacy Resources and Free Digital books from Minnesota’s Families READ toolkit available in multiple languages!

Focus on Writing

Wit & Wisdom is an English Language Arts Curriculum, which means that it focuses on reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

The Wit & Wisdom curriculum includes a lot of writing because it is built on the idea that reading and writing grow best when they are taught together. When children read interesting, meaningful texts and then write about what they’ve learned, their understanding becomes deeper and more lasting.

Rather than practicing writing in isolation, students are given something real to write about. They build knowledge and vocabulary through reading first, which helps them feel more confident and capable when it’s time to write.

How This Helps Students Learn

Building Knowledge and Vocabulary
Students read rich, engaging texts around a shared topic. Writing assignments ask them to use what they’ve learned from those readings, helping them remember new ideas and words while strengthening comprehension.
Reading and Writing Work Together
Writing is part of the reading lesson, not a separate activity. Students write in response to what they read, which helps teachers see what students understand and helps students process their learning more deeply.
Preparing Students for the Future
The amount of writing helps students meet higher academic expectations and prepares them for future grades. Teachers often see students produce thoughtful, well-organized writing—sometimes more than expected—because they’ve been guided step by step.
Thinking Before Writing
Students talk about ideas, ask questions, and take notes before they write. Graphic organizers help them gather their thoughts so the final writing feels manageable and purposeful rather than overwhelming.

Overall, the writing in Wit & Wisdom is designed to support learning, build confidence, and help students express what they truly understand. Here are some pictures of 3rd grade students writing work.

Miss Anna, our Meadowview Family Support Worker, is currently looking for donations of new or gently used winter gear. Snow pants (of all sizes), waterproof gloves or mittens, and winter boots (all sizes) would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be brought to the office. Thank you!

Recess & Outdoor Breaks

Please be sure to send cold weather gear with students each day! Students will go outside for recess and/or break if temperature is above 0 degrees (actual temperature or wind chill temperature). Often temperature fluctuates throughout the day, so while we may not go out for recess, classrooms may go out for afternoon break.

Online Attendance Form

Is your student ill? Do they have an appointment and will be late to school? Planning a vacation? All of these situations and more can be reported to the Meadowivew Office through our online attendance form! Head over to the Meadowview Home Page to find the Student Absence Form or you can use the link below:

Meadowview Student Absence Form

Meadowview School Hours

7:25am - first bell rings, doors unlock for students to enter the building

7:40am - last bell rings, learning begins

2:10pm - dismissal, students are walked out by classroom teachers

Lunch Times for Grade Levels

Kindergarten - 10:15am

1st Grade - 10:50am

2nd Grade - 10:30am

3rd Grade - 11:20am

4th Grade - 11:00am

5th Grade - 11:30am

Attendance Tip!

Getting to school on time is just as important as being at school. Research shows that continued tardiness leads to poor attendance. Many of the most important parts of a student's day happen within the first 15 minutes. This is often when they have a time to socialize with their peers, orient themselves for the day, take care of necessary business, and connect with their teacher before the day starts. Never underestimate the power of the first 15 minutes of school!

End of Day Routine

Please make sure your child's teacher has an accurate, up-to-date plan for your child's dismissal at the end of the day.

When changes are needed, please communicate those changes with your child's teacher prior to the start of the school day. We cannot always guarantee teachers will see emails during the work day (as it depends on the activities they have planned with the students).

For EMERGENCY CHANGES, please communicate with the teacher and call the front office no later than 2pm. Changes to end of day routines are difficult for students and teachers. If at all possible please change YOUR routine instead of your students routine.

Clubs and Camps:

Looking for something fun for your child to do after school? Check out these exciting classes starting soon through Community Education:

Non-School Day Camps:

January 19 – Horse Camp (1 spot left!)
January 26 – Magical Pink Unicorn Art, Winter Survival Camp, Volleyball Camp
March 9 – Basketball Camp, Campfire Cooking
SPRINK BREAK! – Harry Potter Spells, Basketball & Volleyball Camps

👉 Register online or call 651-460-3200.

Need help with fees? Youth on free and reduced lunch or who have extenuating circumstances are eligible to apply for fee assistance. Apply here: https://bit.ly/4o3sY08

Summer Kid Connection:

Planning ahead for summer? Registration for Summer 2026 Kid Connection, including Adventure Week, opens soon!

Current Kid Connection families can register beginning Monday, February 2 at 8:00 am, with registration for new families opening Thursday, February 5 at 8:00 am.

New this year, summer is offered in three flexible sessions, and families can register for one, two, or all three. Programs run Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 6:00 pm at Meadowview Elementary for children PreK - entering 6th grade.

Families registering for all three sessions can also take advantage of Early Bird registration savings available through February and March.

More details on session dates, rates, Adventure Week, and registration fees can be found here. Be sure to mark your calendar so you’re ready when registration opens!

Did you know there is a place on the Farmington Area Public Schools website where you can find Community Resources that are available?

Just visit the website (link above) - select News - Community Resources - check it out!

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