Good Afternoon Meadowbrook,
It's just about Carnival time! Thank you in advance to our Carnival Co-Chairs Angela Higgins and Amy Becklund and everyone who signed up to volunteer. It is an event our students will always remember; I hope to see you there!
Elementary fall conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, October 15th from 11:00am to 7:00pm and Wednesday, October 16th from 8:00am to 4:00pm.
- You will have the opportunity to have the conference in person, virtually through Google Meet, or over the phone. It is not expected that teachers schedule alternative conference times outside of the conference days. Thank you for honoring our conference calendar schedule.
- Each student is allotted one 20-minute conference slot. For students with two households, we ask that you plan to attend the conference jointly. If there are circumstances that prevent this from being possible, you may divide the 20 minute spot into 2 - 10 minute increments.
- Sign up links are available below and will be open through Tuesday, October 8th at 6pm. Please be careful when signing up and double check that you are signing up for the correct teacher(s).
If you haven't had a chance to read the Family Handbook yet, I’m including the links again below. We appreciate you taking the time to review it and completing the Google Form to acknowledge you’ve read it. If any questions come up, please feel free to reach out to Mr. Lawson or me.
In partnership,
Natalie
Conference Links
Please be careful when signing up and double check that you are signing up for the correct teacher(s).
Grade K-1 link:
Grade 2-3 link:
Grade 4-5 link:
Social-Emotional Learning Survey October 1 - November 1
Building our social-emotional learning (SEL) skills is an important goal for our school this year. We will be asking for your 3-5th grade child to reflect on their mindsets and approaches to learning via an online survey they will be completing at school in their homerooms (we will be asking homeroom teachers to reflect for K-2 children).
The survey will ask students to self-reflect on social and emotional competencies that align with the Hopkins scholar traits outlined in the district's strategic plan.
We are asking that all our students participate in the surveys. If a student doesn’t feel like they have enough information to answer a question, they can skip the item. The responses to these surveys are completely confidential. If you have any questions about the SEL survey or would like information about opting out, please don’t hesitate to contact us. You may also choose to opt your student out of this survey here.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
This week, we're continuing to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special animated music video titled "Join the Celebración." This vibrant, original song pays tribute to icons, artists, and heroes from Hispanic and Latino communities, such as Frida Kahlo and Celia Cruz, showcasing the powerful cultural contributions they’ve made. The animation brings these figures to life, highlighting their influence across art, music, and history in a fun and engaging way. It’s a wonderful opportunity for both kids and adults to learn and celebrate together! Be sure to check out the video and let the music take you on a cultural journey!
The Meadowbrook Carnival is Tomorrow!
We can't wait to see everyone at the carnival tomorrow from 3 - 6 p.m. It's going to be a gorgeous day! The students have final Before You Go information in their Friday Folders - make sure to take a look. If you purchased your wristbands before Thursday, you should have received them in the Friday folder as well. Didn't receive them? No problem - we'll have a list of people who pre-purchased wristbands available at each wristband table.
- Purchase Your Wristbands. Buy your kiddos their wristbands now and pick them up at the event! Wristbands will be available to purchase on-site.
- Fill one of our remaining volunteer shifts! It's fun, and we need your help! Sign up now.
- Buy Meadowbrook Adventures Entries. Review the list of experiences you can win and buy entries for $1 each at the carnival!
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Angela Higgins & Amy Becklund
Meadowbrook Carnival Co-Chairs
Art Adventure
Do you want to volunteer in a classroom at Meadowbrook this year for the Art Adventure! program?!
Seeking volunteers to go into the classroom(s) of your choice for 1-3 sessions (40 mins each) during the months of Jan - Mar 2025. You will lead art discussions on pieces of art from the Minneapolis Institute of Art and create art projects with scholars.
To volunteer, please email: mbartadventure@gmail.com and provide:
- Your name
- Preferred grade/teacher
If you are new to Art Adventure, all the instruction that you need will be provided in one virtual session in December. Art Adventure is such a cool way to connect with scholars in their learning environment and spots fill up fast, so sign up today!
School Grounds Clean Up
Staff worked hard this summer to improve our campus with new sod, plantings, fresh sandbox sand and a renovated retaining wall by the playground. Let's keep it clean! Sign up to pick up litter—mostly snack box wrappers—and to teach our young students how we care for the earth and our community.
Save the Date - Community Service Night
Friday, November 15th, 2024 Bring the family and join us in the Meadowbrook gym to participate in over 12 hands-on, age-appropriate service projects that benefit local organizations and our local community. It is a fun-filled evening of serving others and giving back to our community. Stay tuned for more details!
Join the planning committee! Have an idea for a fun service project or know a community organization that could benefit from our service? Want to help plan this great event? Email us at MeadowbrookServiceNight@gmail.com.
Monthly Newsletter
Restaurant Nights
- What are Restaurant Night funds used for? The sales from Meadowbrook Restaurant Nights are used for PTO funds. These funds provide many opportunities for all students and teachers. This includes, but is not limited to field trips, equipment for classrooms and the media center, artist residencies, and transportation costs for events and field trips.
- How much did Meadowbrook family's contributions to Restaurant Nights make last year?Through June, 2024, we raised a whopping $4,801.06 for the Meadowbrook community (not including our June Nautical Bowls fundraiser)! From the Culver's event alone, our community received $2,500! As you can see, these events are of great benefit to the students and staff at Meadowbrook, and each time you dine to donate, it is greatly appreciated!
- Tuesdays at The Local: Tell your friends, tell your neighbors! This year Meadowbrook is partnering with the Local in the West End; every time you or someone you know dines or gets take-out at the Local, mention "Meadowbrook PTO" and a portion of the proceeds will be provided to the Meadowbrook! This is an on-going partnership, taking place every Tuesday!
- October Restaurant Night: Leeann Chin (7650 Olson Memorial Highway, Golden Valley)
- Date: Thursday, October 10
- Time: 11:00am-8:30pm
- Leeann Chin will donate 20% of sales to support Meadowbrook Elementary PTO
- Dine In and Carry Out Only
- Please bring in flyer for verification
How to Help The PTO:
Volunteer with us! Click here to learn about our many volunteer opportunities. There is something for everyone!
Visit the PTO website, MeadowbrookPTO.weebly.com for current info on all things PTO!
Sign up for the PTO’s monthly newsletter to stay in-the-know on all PTO events, activities and opportunities. Sign up here!
Any questions? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to us at MeadowbrookElementaryPTO@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook , Twitter, Instagram, or our PTO website.
Hopkins Public Schools Safety Event on Oct. 7 at 5:30 p.m., Virtual Session
Hopkins Public Schools invites parents, students, staff, and community members to join us for a thoughtful conversation about student safety and to explore what holistic safety means within our district. This event will be a welcoming space to share information, ask questions, and engage together as a community, ensuring that every student is supported in a safe and caring environment. Learn more
Hopkins Schools Legislative Action Coalition (LAC) Candidate Forum
The Hopkins LAC invited you to attend a virtual candidate forum on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This forum offers an opportunity to learn about candidates’ positions on important issues facing MN public schools. You can submit education-related questions to candidates using this form. The forum will be live-streamed on the LAC’s YouTube and Facebook pages. You can find details from here.
Districtwide Parent and Caregiver Group for Supporting Gender Expansive Kids
Are you the caregiver of a child who transcends traditional binary gender roles? We are offering a supportive, ongoing group for parents and caregivers to ask questions, share ideas, and support one another. Some children may identify as transgender, gender fluid, non-binary, gender queer, gender expansive, or simply move through the world in a much more gender-free type of way.
This is for parents and families from all of Hopkins schools -- and from all grade levels (elementary, middle, and high school, and beyond). Laura Jensen, Hopkins Schools LGBTQ+ Community Liaison will facilitate the meetings. This is not a group to debate the issue, rather for parents looking to support their child.
October 24, 2024 - November 21, 2024 - December 19, 2024 - January 23, 2025 - February 27, 2025 - March 27, 2025 - April 24, 2024 - May 22, 2025 - June 26, 2025
North Middle School, 5-6:30 p.m. Room 506 (use side parking lot, Door R)
Questions? Email Laura.Jensen@hopkinsschools.org
Hopkins Boys Travel Basketball Registration Now Open (Grades 3-8)
Come be a part of the great Hopkins basketball tradition!
Visit www.hrbbabasketball.net for more information and to register for the 2024-2025 travel season. Open to all boys in the Hopkins district grades 3-8.
Meadowbrook Elementary
Main Office Line: 952-988-5100
Attendance Line: 952-988-5110
https://meadowbrook.hopkinsschools.org/families/attendance
Email: natalie.sawatzky@hopkinsschools.org
Website: https://hopkinsschools.org/schools/elementary-schools/meadowbrook-elementary
Location: 5430 Glenwood Avenue, Golden Valley, MN 55422, USA
Phone: (952) 988-5100
Facebook: facebook.com/HopkinsMeadowbrook
Twitter: @MeadowbrookGV