Meaux Elementary September News

September 2 - No School (Labor Day)

September 6 - Student Progress Reports Posted

PBIS $1.00 Jean/any bottom day

September 10 - 4-H Club Meeting

Vision & Hearing Screening

September 11 - Fall Picture Day (in uniforms)

September 13 - PBIS $1.00 Jean/any bottom day

September 17 - Too Cute Tuesday for $2.00

September 20 - PBIS $1.00 Jean/any bottom day

September 25 - Early Dismissal (11:45 - District Calendar)

September 26 - September Meaux Model Student/Parent Lunch

September 27 - PBIS $1.00 Jean/any bottomday

The Accelerated Reader program is up and running again this year for 1st - 5th grade students. All students have taken a STAR test to determine their reading levels. Each student will have an individualized goal based on their grade level and reading level for each of the three AR events that will take place throughout the year. Students must achieve their points goals with 85% comprehension accuracy to qualify for each event. Renaissance Home Connect Letters were sent home on August 21 for students in 1st - 5th grade with directions for parents who would like to keep up with their children's AR progress. Look for more details about our first event in the near future. Kindergarten students who master their sight word lists qualify to become AR readers in the second semester.

Students are also working towards the Million Word Reader Challenge this year that is being sponsored at the district level. Students who read one million words with 85% accuracy (as documented through AR tests) will receive a yard sign, tshirt, and certificate from the district. The top five readers at the district level will also win Kindle Fire Tablets. I can't wait to find out who will become our first Million Word Reader!

Laura Chapman, Librarian

Welcome Back!! During the first week of school, our students rotated around the school to review our Meaux expectations and rules for each area. This rotation will be completed after each major holiday. It is a great way for students to practice what is expected of them throughout the year. The students are to be commended for their behavior since the start of school. Thank yo u to all of our teachers and parents/guardians for supporting our PBIS model!

Our first PBIS event will be our “Fall Kickoff” on Thursday, September 12. The students will be able to wear their favorite team shirt, jersey or their spirit shirt with uniform bottoms for 2 Pat Cash.

Our first nine weeks event will be celebrated in October with our “Fall Fest”. This has been a student favorite, but we will need volunteers from each grade level to make one or two game booths and run them for the day. Please contact your child’s homeroom teacher to let them know if you would be interested.

In order to attend the “Fall Fest”, students can not receive a major infraction for the first nine weeks of school. Please continue to encourage your child/children to follow the expectations at school. Our school is successful because of your support!

PBIS Team

Meaux Elementary's Beta Club consists of 5th graders. To be a Beta member students had to have an overall GPA of 3.2 in fourth grade and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher in fifth grade to continue membership. Invitations have been sent home to those outstanding students who qualified for membership.

National Beta was founded in 1934 by Dr. John W. Harris in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He founded the organization on the pillars of achievement, character, leadership and service.

We look forward to working with our new beta members this school year.

Jr. BETA Co-Sponsors

Mrs. Caldwell and Mrs. Shanna

When people think 4-H, they usually think of animals. While showing animals is a popular project in our parish. 4-H offers a variety of opportunities for boys and girls to be involved and learn about the world around them while learning to be a responsible citizen. Our first club meeting will be held on September 10th. All interested 4th & 5th grade students are invited to attend this meeting and learn more on all the things 4-H has to offer. We look forward to another fun filled year.

Looking Ahead October 4-H News

· National 4-H Week will be held on October 7-11. The theme this year is “Beyond Ready”.

· October 8th – 4-H Meeting

Our Meaux Model Student of the Month recognition begins in September! Once again this year, students from each homeroom will be named and recognized as the Meaux Model Student representing their class. This is one way that our PBIS model recognizes and rewards students who consistently display our PBIS school-wide expectations. The Meaux Model Student's duties include welcoming new students to the classroom, assisting with PBIS events as needed, as well as any other privileges as determined by their classroom teacher and administration. This year we are bringing back our Meaux Model Parent Lunch day. This month's Parent Lunch day with your model student will be held on Thursday, September 26th. Students named for September were celebrated on Friday, August 30 at a school wide assembly and letters and certificates were sent home with them. A group picture will be posted to the website!

Our district utilizes JCAMPUS and Student Progress Center to allow parents to access their child's grades, attendance records, etc. The link below will take you to the Student Progress Center.

If you already have an account your student’s information will be accessible. You simply log in using the user name and password from years past. If you have never set up an account you will need to create one. If you select the Help button on the right side of the screen you will find directions on how to do so. Select Register New User.

Complete fields as shown on the screen. The PIN Number is accessible from the student information system. You can contact our front office if you need help locating this number.

Create a user name and password and confirm password. Log in with your new user name and password in the login screen.

Once you have set up your credentials on Student Progress Center, you will be able to check your child's progress at any time. You can also download the JCAMPUS App. to view this information on your cellular device from the app.

Monday, September 2

LABOR DAY - No School

Friday, September 6

Progress Reports Posted in Student Progress Center

PBIS $1.00 Jean/any bottom Day with spirit shirts

Tuesday, September 10

Vision & Hearing Screening

4-H Meeting

Wednesday, September 11

Fall Picture Day -

Students wear uniforms

Friday, September 13

PBIS $1.00 Jean/any bottom day with Spirit Shrits

Tuesday, September 17

Too Cute Tuesday for $2.00

Students dress in cute clothing in support of MES (all clothing must adhere to VPSB student dress guidelines)

Friday, September 20

PBIS $1.00 Jean/any botton day with Spirit shirts

Wednesday, September 25

Early Dismissal @ 11:45

District Designated PD day

Thursday, September 26

Meaux Model Student (September) Parent Lunch

Students having served as our Meaux Model Student for the month of September may invite their parent/guardian to have lunch with them at their designated lunch time.

Friday, September 27

PBIS $1.00 Jean/any bottom day

AFTERNOON DISMISSAL

Our campus dismisses at 3:15. All car riders must be picked up by 3:30pm. Please ensure you enter the car rider line no later than 3:25pm. Please display your car rider hang tag from your rearview mirror when you enter the car rider line. We ask that you leave there until your child is in the car. This will help the teachers who are loading students identify the correct vehicles to guide students to their vehicles.

UNIFORMS

Students in 1st- 5th grade must wear uniform bottoms (pants and shorts) with belt loops. Belts must be worn in 1st - 5th grade and shirts must be tucked in at all times. Students in Prek and K may wear elastic waist bottoms.