• March 12th - Inservice (No School for Students)
• March 28th - End of 3rd Marking Period
• March 31st - Inservice (No School for Students)

Dear Parents & Caregivers,

We are asking you to complete the survey to help us learn what parents and guardians think about our school. Your thoughts and opinions are very important. Through this survey, we will use your experiences and opinions to help us build on our strengths and work to make improvements.

The survey will only take about 15 minutes to complete and can be accessed by desktop, laptop, or mobile device. If you have more than one child in this school, please complete the survey with one child’s experiences in mind.

The Delaware School Climate Survey was developed by the Delaware Positive Behavior Support Initiative (a partnership between the Delaware Department of Education and the Center for Disabilities Studies at the University of Delaware). There is no identifying information on the survey, so no one will know how you individually answered any of the questions. Information from completed surveys will be used by the University of Delaware to make a report for our school.

When completing the survey, please do the following:

• Answer every question
• Mark an answer that best describes what you believe about the situation described
• Due to the nature of the Meadowood Program, some questions might be difficult to answer, please provide us with your best choice
  
• Complete the survey by April 11, 2025
• Complete only 1 survey per child

Please feel free to contact me, or your child’s teacher, if you have any questions about the survey.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and opinions with us and helping to make our school a better place for all students.

To access the HOME version of the DE School Climate Survey by desktop or mobile device, please click the below:

PARENT SCHOOL CLIMATE SURVEY - ENGLISH

PARENT SCHOOL CLIMATE SURVEY - SPANISH

Sincerely,

Kathie Mattix

Principal

• Dates: June 23rd - July 24th

• Monday - Thursday - Summer program will be 4 days/week

• Location: Students in grades k-12 will be at Forest Oak Elementary; Meadowood Transition Program (MTP) will stay in their building

• Time: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

• No School Thursday, July 3rd (4th of July)

Please complete the form below to indicate if you want your child to participate in Meadowood Program for the summer.

Good luck in the quarterfinals on Friday, Feb. 28!!

#3 McKean vs. #6 Appo

There is so much to celebrate and recognize during the month of March!

Spread awareness about the causes that mean the most to you by wearing your favorite gear.

The Special Olympics national campaign, Spread the Word-INCLUSION, takes place on Wednesday, March 5th. Schools at all levels across the state of Delaware will be showing their support by holding spirit weeks, banner signings, assemblies, and a variety of other inclusion awareness activities. Wear your Inclusion shirt on the 5th and show your support.

Sign up here if you are interested in attending the Buddy Ball on Friday, March 7th

Click here for the zoom link to the meeting on Monday, March 10th.

Monday, March 17th sport your Phelan Lucky gear 🍀

World Down Syndrome Day is a day to raise awareness and educate individuals about Down syndrome, as well as to, advocated for the rights, inclusion, and well being of people with Down syndrome. 3/21 was selected because individuals with Down syndrome have 3 copies of their 21st chromosome. Socks were chosen because they they are similar in shape to chromosomes. In some parts of the world 3/21 is known as #LotsofSocks, locally, we #RockYourSocks. Use the News2You story to discuss World Down Syndrome Day with your student.

RCCSD Family Survey for NCC Transition Fair Transportation:

If you would like to attend the New Castle County Transition to Adult Life Fair at Delaware Technical Community College on Thursday, March 27, 2025 and need assistance with transportation, please complete this form by March 17. Kaitleen Troller will contact you about bus passes.

Si desea asistir a la Feria de transición a la vida adulta del condado de New Castle en Delaware Technical Community College el jueves 27 de marzo de 2025 y necesita ayuda con el transporte, complete este formulario antes del 17 de marzo. Kaitleen Troller se comunicará con usted para informarle sobre los pases de autobús.

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is an annual observance held in March to increase public awareness about developmental disabilities and promote inclusivity, acceptance, and understanding for individuals with these conditions. The month-long campaign aims to educate the public, challenge stereotypes, and highlight the unique abilities and accomplishments of people with developmental disabilities.

March is National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, and Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day is Thursday, March 25th. This initiative was started by a cerebral palsy advocacy group in 2006. Supporters, activists, and advocates celebrate by wearing the color green, using the #GoGreen4CP hashtag, and donating to organizations such as the Cerebral Palsy Foundation. Green was chosen to reflect youthfulness and new growth, as well as hope for advancements in treatment and acceptance.

Every March, the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) leads the nation in observing Brain Injury Awareness Month. This year, BIAA is continuing to promote their My Brain Injury Journey campaign, with the goal of shining a light on some of the lesser known aspects of brain injury, including its chronic nature and that brain injuries look different for each individual survivor.

Trisomy Awareness Month is observed in March. It is a congenital disorder that occurs when there are three copies of a chromosome instead of the typical two. Having a partial or extra chromosome can cause variable health problems. A trisomy can occur with any chromosome, but the three most well-known trisomy conditions are Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome), Trisomy 18 (Edwards Syndrome), and Trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome). This year's theme is Every Family, Every Story 💙 Show your support, spread awareness, and rock a meaningful design that represents the strength, love, and uniqueness of our community. Shirts can be ordered here.

The theme for National School Social Work Week 2025 is “Unite to Ignite: Celebrating our Impact.” During the school year, school social workers are confronted with challenges, heightened anxieties, and anticipated difficulties. However, school social workers face these challenges with strength and resilience. School Social Work Week 2025 celebrates the collective power and passion of school social workers who unite communities to ignite positive change in the lives of students, families, and schools. This year's theme, "Unite to Ignite: Celebrating our Impact," highlights the vital role school social workers play in fostering connections, advocating for equity, and driving social and emotional growth. It’s a time to honor the difference made by empowering others and working together to overcome challenges, ensuring all students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

The fifth annual International SEL Day is March 3, 2025, kicking off SEL Week through March 7! SEL Day and SEL Week are an opportunity to collectively spread the word about the importance and impact of social emotional learning. This year's theme is Skills for Success, Ready for the Future.

The goal of SEL (Social Emotional Learning) in schools is to support the whole-child's development. When implemented schoolwide, SEL helps create a positive school climate where students and adults can thrive together, improving social-emotional competence and academic achievement.

The Meadowood Program is currently utilizing The Zones of Regulation curriculum and the Circles curriculum.

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. It aims to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported by providing schools, universities, organizations, and others around the world with the opportunity to recognize the many skills and talents of neurodivergent individuals, while creating more inclusive and equitable cultures that celebrate differences and empower every individual. Use the following News2You article to discuss Neurodiversity Celebration Week with your student.

March 20th was selected as the annual celebration of World Behavior Analysis Day (WBAD), honoring the science on the birthdate of B.F. Skinner, the founder of contemporary behavior analysis. This year's theme is Shaping the Future

Thank you to Meadowood's amazing Board Certified Behavioral Analysts: Sarah D'Amico, Nicole Gouge, and Tara Duffy

Purple Day is an international grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide. On March 26th annually, people in countries around the world are invited to wear purple and host events in support of epilepsy awareness.

On Thursday, May 8th, Brenna (McCloskey) Bruns and Mackenzie Frail will be going over the edge again as they rappel down the north face of 300 Delaware Avenue - a 17-story building in downtown Wilmington....that's 222 feet! Over the Edge fuels the mission of Special Olympics to provide year-round sports training, competition, leadership opportunities, and health screenings to over 4,000 athletes. Special Olympics athletes show us daily, the courage needed to face extraordinary circumstances on and off the playing field. Click on the links below to support Brenna, Mackenzie, and Special Olympics athletes today!

"Don't limit your challenges, challenge your limits" - Jerry Dunn

A-Team DE is honored to partner with Delaware attorney Francis D. Nardo, who is generously donating 20 hours of his time to assist families with the legal paperwork for guardianship. We understand that this process can feel overwhelming, and we are grateful for his willingness to provide support. While Mr. Nardo’s time is a gift, please note that there are still court fees required by the Court of Chancery.

This opportunity is available only through The A Team, so we kindly ask that you do not contact Mr. Nardo directly. Spaces are limited.

If your family could benefit from this assistance, please click here to apply.

We are less than $300 away from our $1000 in sales goal! Check out our MTP/Meadowood online store today to see all the different clothing and accessory options, not to mention all the different logo styles! New promotions weekly!

Red Clay Autism Services is launching a fundraising campaign to partner with the Eagles Autism Foundation that brings awareness to diverse needs of students with Autism. Your donations can directly impact the lives of children and young adults with autism, helping them thrive in school and beyond.

The Eagles Autism Foundation is dedicated to raising funds for innovative research and care programs. By providing the necessary resources to doctors and scientists at leading institutions, we will be able to assist those currently affected by autism as well as future generations. Our event aims to inspire and engage the community, so together, we can provide much-needed support to make a lasting impact in the field of autism.

Please be mindful! If your student is sick, please keep them home. District protocol states:

• A student must be fever free (without medication) for 24 hours before returning to school.

• If a student is out for vomiting or diarrhea, they must be symptom free for 24 hours before returning to school.

• Don’t forget to talk with your school nurse if your student needs to take daily medication, emergency medication, has food or environmental allergies or requires treatments in school. Nurses will need parent permission forms, doctor written emergency action plans, and doctor’s orders. Remember any medication sent into school, needs to be in the original container with a pharmacy prescription label.

• Please send in an extra pair of clothes to keep in your student’s locker/classroom just in case it is needed for accidents or spills.

• Please fill out your STUDENT DATA CARDS and return to school. This is important to update your student’s health and your contact information. You can also give permission for Tylenol, Ibuprofen or Tums to be given as needed. This will come home with your student during the first month of school.

• Every year, vision and hearing screening is done on each student as part of Delaware State Regulations. Postural screening is done yearly from 5th grade through 9th grade. Screenings typically start at the end of September into October. If you have any concerns with screenings, please contact your school nurse.

• If your student requires use of glasses or a hearing aid, please send these in with your student to school every day. Vision and hearing are very important for your child to be successful in school.

• Dress for the weather! Be sure your student has a jacket, hat, and gloves on those cold winter days! If you do not have these items, please reach out to your nurse for help.

• SUNSCREEN: Please consider placing sunscreen on your child prior to coming to school during the warmer months when students may participate in outdoor activities.

• Some school have two nurses. Although Meadowood students are normally served by the first nurse listed, the secondary nurse might also be in contact with you about your child.