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Feb 13 - NO SCHOOL - Staff Development Day

Feb 16 - NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day

Feb 17 - PTP Meeting - Media Center - 6pm

Feb 19 - MVE Musical Parent Performance - Cafetorium - 6pm

Feb 20 - Twin Dress Up Day

Feb 26 - Student of the Month Ceremony - Media Center - 7am

Feb 27 - Floor Hockey Tournament - Grades 3-5

Feb 27 - PTP Movie Night

Mar 6 - 2-Hr Early Release (End of Trimester)

Mar 9 - NO SCHOOL - Staff Development Day

Mar 10 - PTP Meeting - Media Center - 6pm

Mar 12 - Spring Pictures (optional)

It has been wonderful to see so many of our families throughout the building this week! We strive to connect with 100% of our families on conference nights, and we always come very close. The support our families show for their children and for Meadowview is something we truly value. We appreciate your partnership in helping our students grow as learners and as positive members of our Meadowview school community.

Thank you, PTP!

We’d like to extend a big thank you to our PTP for providing our teachers with a hearty dinner on Tuesday night during conferences! The 12-hour conference days get long, so our teachers love not having to think about packing their dinners on one of the days! It takes planning, precise timing, grocery shopping, and a lot of loading, unloading, and clean-up to feed a crowd! We appreciate the way you take care of our staff!

We’d also like to extend a big thank you to everyone who volunteered to help at the Book Fair this week! We’ve had a great turn out with many of our families stopping by to take a look! If you still have conferences to attend this evening, don’t forget to swing by the Media Center to check out the Book Fair selection!

Our next PTP meeting will be held Tuesday, February 17 at 6:00pm in the MVE Media Center. Please join us!

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

Thank you!

✨🤩✨THANK YOU for all of the ways you’ve shown up to support MVE the last few weeks!!!! Between donating towards our teacher conference meal, volunteering at the book fair, and supporting MVE families in need. So many of you have contributed—THANK YOU!!!🌟🌟

Movie Night!

Parking is available in the front and back lots with ticketed entry at both the front and back entrances (east and west doors of building - Door 1 and 12). Do not use the Community Ed doors (Door 22). Cash and card accepted. This is always such a fun night! 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!

February is “I Love to Read Month.” Students at MVES have opportunities to celebrate reading in many different ways from reading in cozy book nooks, to our very own book fair, and partner reading. Here are some fun ways you can celebrate “I Love to Read Month” at home:

Create a Reading Nook: Dedicate a cozy corner with cushions, blankets, and easy access to books to make reading a special, comfortable experience.
Daily Family Reading Time: Set aside 15 minutes daily to read aloud together, which improves vocabulary and listening skills.
Host a Family Book Club: Select a book for everyone to read and discuss it over a themed snack or try a "book tasting" where family members explore different genres.
DIY Book Swap: Encourage kids to swap books they have already finished with friends or family members to discover new stories.
Interactive Reading Activities: Have children read to a pet, a stuffed animal, or record themselves reading to share with family.
Book-Themed Crafts: Create bookmarks, act out scenes, or make puppets based on favorite characters.
Reading Bingo: Create a Bingo board with challenges like "read under a blanket" or "read a mystery book" to encourage exploring new genres.

This month helps us celebrate and reminds us that reading is more than a skill; it's a way to explore new worlds, boost imagination, and build empathy. Happy Reading!

2025-26 yearbooks are now available for purchase - ONLINE ONLY. You can scan the QR code below or visit ybpay.com to order today!

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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