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Husky Happenings at Meadow Brook

October 23, 2026

Husky Happeningsat Meadow BrookOctober 23, 2026

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Look What's Ahead

Upcoming Events

October 27 ~ Picture Retakes

October 30 ~ Halloween and Harvest Parties

November 9 ~ Early Release (1:45)

November 25-29 ~ Thanksgiving Break (No School)

December 16, 17 & 18 ~ Half Days for Students

December 18-January 3 ~ Holiday Break


Forest Hills Public Schools 2026-27 Calendar


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

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No Pineapple at Meadow Brook

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.

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Halloween and Harvest Parties

Celebrations will happen on Friday, October 30.

Sign up HERE for donations and volunteering.


  • 2:30 Costume Parade - Family and friends, line up outside in the FRONT or on the LOWER PLAYGROUND! We will not be parading behind the school. ALL ARE WELCOME!
  • 2:30 Harvest Party: OPT OUT OF HALLOWEEN CELEBRATIONS AND JOIN THE HARVEST PARTY
  • 2:45 Halloween Parties - Reminder that ONLY pre-planned volunteers are able to attend the parties.

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New ELA Curriculum Family Resources

As you know, the district adopted a new ELA curriculum. Our implementation of CKLA has been going really well and students are excited about what they are learning. We wanted to provide some resources for our families to access at home. These are resources not expectations!

Amplify CKLA Caregiver Hub

Amplify Boost Caregiver Hub

Attendance Reminder

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 our learning started right on time!

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SPECIALS AT MEADOW BROOK

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!

Art at Meadow Brook
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K-2 Special Author Visit ~ Kelly DiPucchio

"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.

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School Policy About Birthday Treats

One of the enduring social traditions of elementary school is celebrating birthdays with classmates. With numerous food allergies, food related treats no longer work well in schools. 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!

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Click the button below to read our car line procedures and help ensure we have a safe drop off and pick up every day at Meadow Brook!

Car Line Procedures
ANNUAL Volunteer Background Check Form
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Become a Substitute Teacher at Meadow Brook

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.

Meadow Brook PTO Meadow Brook PTO

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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.

FHPS DISTRICT NEWS FHPS DISTRICT NEWS

Expectations for Students at Northern Athletic Events

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.

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ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH

Food Service Food Service

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Food Service

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Special Diet Statement Form

Free or Reduced Price Meal Application


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

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    Meadow Brook Elementary

    24-Hour Attendance line: (616) 493-8748 or mbattendance@fhps.net

    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.

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