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Apr 21 - MCA Testing - 4th Grade - Reading

Apr 22 & 23 - MCA Testing - 5th Grade - Reading

Apr 23 - MCA Testing - 3rd Grade - Reading

Apr 27 - NO SCHOOL - Staff Development

Apr 28 - MCA Testing - 3rd Grade - Math

Apr 29 & 30 - MCA Testing - 5th Grade - Math

Apr 30 - Student of the Month Ceremony - 7am

Apr 30 - MCA Testing - 4th - Math

Apr 30 - Dodge Middle School Family Engagement Night

May 1 - 3rd Grade Bowling Night (information from teacher)

May 5 & 6 - MCA Testing - 5th Grade - Science

May 7 - Science Fair Awards - 7am

May 7 - 5th Grade Band Concert

May 7 - Spring Into Kindergarten (26-27 Kindergartners) - 4-5pm

May 11 - Boeckman Middle School Family Engagement Night

Incoming kindergarten families are invited to our Spring into Kindergarten events!

Bring your future kindergartener and join us for a fun, informative event! Learn more and make sure you’re enrolled today - Kindergarten Enrollment

We are so proud of all the students who participated in yesterday’s Science Fair! Students showcased creative projects across a variety of scientific areas. Their curiosity and excitement about what they learned was on full display. Congratulations to all participants!

Thank you to Mrs. Moses for leading such a wonderful event and creating such a meaningful learning experience for our students!

We also appreciate the many parents and grandparents who attended the event to celebrate our young scientists. We are grateful to all the families who encouraged and supported this fun, optional learning opportunity.

To our families with graduating 5th graders, please mark your calendars for Monday, June 1st at 1:30 p.m. for our 5th Grade Graduation Ceremony. All 5th grade families are invited to attend the event. Please watch for additional details in the coming weeks.

5th Grade Families,

Welcome to Middle School! In the coming weeks, there will be many opportunities for you and your child to learn more about the middle school experience. Depending on your child’s middle school assignment, please plan to attend one of the following Middle School Family Engagement nights:

• Boeckman Middle School – Monday, May 11 at 5:30-7 PM
• Dodge Middle School - Thursday, April 30 at 5-7 PM

On this evening, staff will discuss the transition to 6th grade and families will have an opportunity to see the building. Administrators and counselors will be available for questions as well. Please do not hesitate to be in contact if we can support the transition to middle school in any way.

We look forward to beginning our partnership for the next several years!

Andy Nelson, Dodge Middle School Principal

Joe Sage, Boeckman Middle School Principal

Students who read have the power to succeed. That’s why Meadowview is looking for local people to serve as Reading Corps tutors and ensure every student is a strong reader. We hope you will consider serving or helping us spread the word!

Tutoring isn’t just a meaningful way to give back to the community – it also helps create brighter futures! Reading Tutors spend their days helping K-3 students build their skills and confidence. With training and support from an on-site coach, tutors use proven activities that help students improve as readers.

Whether you’re a recent grad, career changer, stay-at-home parent, or retiree, we’ll set you up to help students build stronger reading skills. Part-time and full-time positions for the 2026-27 school year are available beginning in August.

Tutor Perks

• A paycheck every two weeks

• Additional money for college tuition or student loans. Tutors aged 55 and older may gift this to their child, grandchild, stepchild, step-grandchild, or foster child

• Federal student loan forbearance and interest repayment

• Predictable schedule – daytime hours with no evenings or weekends

• Time off over most school release days and holidays

Ready to make a difference for students at Meadowview? Learn more and apply today at Join.ReadingandMath.org. Have a question?

Email Join@Ampact.US or call 866.859.2825 for more information.

Everyday, students participate in a “Deep Dive” in their reading instruction. This is a targeted, 15-minute mini-lesson that takes a closer look at the English language. Deep Dives zoom in on specific skills your child needs to be a successful reader and writer.

Think of it as the "skill-building lab" where students practice the technical side of English using the very same books they are reading in class.

Deep Dives help to ensure that grammar and vocabulary aren't taught in isolation. Instead of a random worksheet, students learn how a specific word or comma actually changes the meaning of the book they are currently studying.

• Vocabulary: Students don't just memorize definitions; they explore how words are built (prefixes/suffixes) and how to use them in context.

• Conventions & Grammar: They learn rules—like where to put a period or how to use adjectives—by looking at how professional authors do it in their favorite classroom texts.

• Access: By mastering these smaller parts of language, students feel more confident when they tackle the "bigger," more complex reading assignments.

You don't need to be a grammar expert to help! You can reinforce these "dives" by:

• Asking about "New Words": Instead of asking "What did you do in school today?", try asking, "Did you learn any interesting new words today?"

• Notice the Details: When reading together at night, point out an interesting word or a long sentence and ask, "Why do you think the author chose to say it that way?"

Teacher Tip: If your child says they had a "Deep Dive" today, it means they were acting like a "language detective"—looking closely at the small clues that help us understand the big ideas in a book.

For more PTP info: https://linktr.ee/meadowviewptp

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!

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

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

Kindergarten - 10:15am

1st Grade - 10:50am

2nd Grade - 10:30am

3rd Grade - 11:20am

4th Grade - 11:00am

5th Grade - 11:30am

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!

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.

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!