Husky Happenings Meadow Brook

Upcoming Events

October 13 ~ Parent Teacher Conferences

October 15 ~ Early Release for Students

October 16 & 19 ~ No School for Students

October 27 ~ Picture Retakes

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Daily School Times

Doors Open 8:35 AM

(There is no adult supervision prior to 8:35. Remain with your student until doors open.)

School Starts 8:45 AM

Dismissal 3:45 PM

We have a member of our school community who is highly allergic to pineapple, including airborne exposure. Please refrain from sending pineapple in any form (fresh, cooked or juice-even in a juice box mix).

Thank you for your help in keeping everyone safe.

Please remember that our school day begins at 8:45. Students will begin being marked tardy if they are arriving late to school. Thank you for your help getting oue learning started right on time!

It's time for our fall book fair! The kid are always so excited to shop through all the new books. The fair dates are Monday, October 12 through Thursday, October 15 for classroom shopping days during school hours.

A family shopping night is on Tuesday, October 13 during PT conferences.

Parent Volunteer Sign-Up

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We wanted to keep you in the loop on all the great things happening in Music, Art, STEAM and PE. We'll have a rotating link so you can get information from Mrs. Schoon (Music), Mrs. Anderson (Art), Mrs. Kemperman (STEAM), and Mr. Payne (PE).

Click on the button above to learn about SPECIALS at Meadow Brook!

"Gaston" author Kelly DiPucchio will visit Meadow Brook

Kelly DiPucchio, author of "Gaston," "Oona," "Grace for President" and more, will visit Meadow Brook the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 4, to speak to Kindergarten, First and Second graders about her love of dogs, how she creates new characters and her writing process.

To buy a book before the visit, go to https://schulerbooks.com/meadow-brook-dipucchio and place your order online. Please be sure to complete the Order Comments as instructed. Ordering deadline is Monday, Oct. 26. Books will be signed by the author and delivered to students on the day of her visit.

One of the enduring social traditions of elementary school is celebrating birthdays with classmates. With numerous food allegies, food related treats no longer work well in schools for all students. Please note if you choose to bring a birthday treat it must me non-food related.

Ideas:

Stickers, Special Pencil, Temporary Tattoos, Bookmarks, ....

Please know this is NOT an expectation! We just need to avoid food related birthday treats.

We would like to offer your student the opportunity to participate in a program called "Hand2Hand". We participated in this program last year and it benefitted many Meadow Brook families. This program helps provide a student with food for the weekends and is intended for families who currently may be experiencing a financial burden.

How it works: At the end of each week, students who are signed up for Hand2Hand will receive at least 12 food items in a bag. These items will be a combination of breakfast, snacks, and lunch or dinner. There is NO COST to participate! If you sign your student up to receive Hand2Hand, they will receive the weekend bag of food each week throughout the school year. Bags will be discreetly delivered to your child at school. (Please remind your child to bring their bags home for the weekend.)

If you feel like your child would benefit from this opportunity, please complete the linked form below or use the QR code. (Complete one form for each of your children.) If there comes a point when you no longer need assistance, alert the school office. It may take at least two weeks to receive your first bag.

Hand2Hand values the privacy of every family. Any personal information shared through this form will be kept confidential and used only for purposes related to the Hand2Hand program and your child’s participation. Information will only be shared with appropriate school and program staff as needed to coordinate services.

Sign up using this link or the QR code below. H2H Sign Up

A few important reminders:

Please don't exit your vehicle in the line. If you need to assist your child, park in the lot.

Do not EVER allow a student to be in the parking lot unaccompanied by an adult.

We are thankful for our family involvement here at Meadow Brook! We love having volunteers in the school. Please take a moment to fill out the Volunteer Form linked here. All volunteers must get approved to be allowed at school or on a field trip each year. Thank you for getting involved!

Being a substitute is a great way for parents and others to get connected in the school, learn more about what is going on day to day and meet staff and students. We always need more substitute teachers who are employed by EduStaff. Consider getting involved and supporting our school and community in this way!

Apply with EduStaff here.

We have an amazing and active PTO!! They support the school is so many ways. There are countless ways to get involved. Find all the latest information on upcoming events and how to participate at MEADOW BROOK PTO.

Questions? Contact Mallory Davis, PTO President, at: president@meadowbrookpto.org.

The Meadow Brook PTO encourages you to follow their Facebook Page and connect on Instagram @meadowbrookptogr.

Please take some time to read and review these expectations as a family before heading to any Northern athletic events.

Main Highlight for Elementary:

• Jr. K–6th grade students must be accompanied by an adult when entering the stadium or gymnasium and must remain with their accompanying adult for the duration of the event. The accompanying adult is expected to remain at the event with the elementary student(s).

• Elementary students are expected to sit with their accompanying adult and should not roam the facility or sit separately from the adult who brought them.

Husky Fest: TONIGHT!!! 4:00 - 6:30 PM at the FHN auxiliary field. There will be games, prizes, face painting, a dunk tank, food trucks, and more. The event occurs before the varsity Husky football game, which is also homecoming. To purchase game tickets or a wristband for unlimited games, visit the online site.

Click on the button to view many exciting opportunities for our students.

Both breakfast and lunch will be free this year again.

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• If your student has a food allergy and/or requires a special diet due to a disability or medical issue, please complete the Special Diet Statement Form and return the form to the Food Service Office.

• Even though school meals are free for students this year, all families who qualify for free or reduced price meals should still complete a Free or Reduced Price Meal Application.

If you have questions, please contact the Food Service Office at (616) 493-3774.

Email Head Administrative Assistant: tsalsbery@fhps.net
Registrar: rpattison@fhps.net

Website: https://www.fhps.net/elementary-schools/meadow-brook/

Location: 1450 Forest Hill Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Phone: (616)493-8740

Past Husky Happenings: Our Meadow Brook FHPS webpage now has past copies of HH Or, you can also find them HERE.