The Bulldog Banter
9th edition of the 24/25 school year
Meadowbrook School Contact Information
SCHOOL HOURS
8:35AM - 3:30PM
Meadowbrook Phone Numbers
Attendance....920-662-5036
Main Line........920-662-5000
Fax Number....920-662-5050
Meadowbrook School hours are 8:35-3:30 pm. Doors will open at 8:25 am so children have time to put their coats, backpacks, or other things away and are ready for 8:35 am.
Kindergarteners and First graders will enter/exit using Door 2
Second - Fourth graders will enter/exit using Door 8
Walkers will be dismissed using Door 8
IMPORTANT UPDATES
Upcoming Events
10/22 - Parent/Teacher Conferences & Bookfair
10/24 - Parent/Teacher Conferences & Bookfair
10/25 - No School
10/31 - Costume Day! 🎃 Happy Halloween! 🎃
11/8 - No School
11/14 - PTO Meeting
11/20 - Picture Retake Day
11/27-11/29 - Thanksgiving Recess - No School
12/19 - Winter Concert (2nd-4th Grade)
📸 Reminder to Parents: Picture Orders Due 10/27!
This is a friendly reminder that if you would like to receive your child's pictures before Thanksgiving, please make sure to submit your orders by the end of the day this Sunday, October 27. Please note that pictures will still be available to order after this date, but they will not be delivered until after the holidays.
🎃 Costume Day Reminder! 🎃 On October 31, students are invited to express their creativity by wearing costumes to school! We encourage fun and festive attire but ask that no inappropriate objects, including knives or weapons, be brought to school. Additionally, please avoid inflatable costumes, as students will need to sit comfortably in their designated areas. Let’s make this a safe and enjoyable day for everyone!
Thank You!!!
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donations of food and supplies for the meals provided to our teachers during Parent-Teacher Conferences. Your contributions helped create a delicious, warm meal for our educators as they connected with families.
A special thank you to our PTO for their wonderful organization and efforts in making this happen. We truly appreciate our school community coming together to support our teachers!
Safety First!
We care about the safety of our students, please remind them to wear a helmet if they are riding a bike or scooter to school.
Stronger Together
Hello Meadowbrook Families!
Mark Smith, your new Superintendent here! Please consider this my personal invitation for you to attend Stronger Together, a three-day community conversation where all voices are heard.
The purpose of the event is to develop a clear strategic direction for the future of HSSD. It will be facilitated by Drew Howick of Howick Associates Inc. who has facilitated community conversations for hundreds of Wisconsin school districts.
When
Attendance at all three dates is strongly recommended. Each day covers different topics and is essential to the overall process.
December 12 from 5-9 p.m.
December 13 from 5-9 p.m.
December 14 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where
Bay View Middle School
1217 Cardinal Ln.
Green Bay, WI 54313
Other Notes
Food and refreshments will be provided.
Childcare will be available. (Details in RSVP below.)
Transportation can be provided. (Details in RSVP below.)
RSVP
Ready to commit? We are grateful! Click here to RSVP.
Please visit our website to learn more about Stronger Together. Contact me with any questions you have.
Stronger Together,
Mark Smith, Superintendent
Leader of the Pack
- Connor H. - Connor shows leadership skills every day by helping his peers without being asked, following the Bulldog Way and being a problem-solver. I can always count on Connor to be doing the right thing, even if no one is watching. He works well with anyone and he enjoys teaching things to his peers. I am so proud of him - he brings smiles and laughter to our classroom!
- Chloe Y. - Chole is proactive! All in one day she showed this habit 3 times! First she cleaned up a morning activity bin more than anyone else. Then during writing she wanted to make her story more descriptive, so she asked for help. At the end of the day, she cleaned up everyone's book bins so no one would trip on them- all without being asked! Great job Chloe!
October Lunch Menu
Golden Apple Award Nominations
Nominate a Teacher!
Picture your favorite teacher. The one who encouraged you, believed in you, and made a positive impact on your life. Show that HSSD teacher you care by nominating them for a Golden Apple Award today! Nominations are open until October 25. We are so grateful for the exceptional teachers that make up our #CaringLearningCommunity!
Golden Apple Nomination Forms
· (English) Form: GAA25 Nomination Form (English)
· (Spanish) Form: GAA25 Nomination Form (Spanish)
Car Tag Update
We want to inform you of an important update regarding our car tag distribution process. Moving forward, we will be providing car tags every other year rather than annually. This means that since we provided tags this year, we will not be issuing new car tags next year.
Please hang onto your current car tags from this year, as they will be reused for the next school year. Your cooperation in keeping these tags will help us streamline our processes and reduce waste.
Thank you for your understanding and support. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to reach out.
The Giving Tree Update
The Giving Tree will be starting to register families for our December Holiday Store. Please reach out to your school social worker if you think your student may benefit from assistance with The Giving Tree. For our generous community, look for information in future district communications about donating to our Holiday Store and volunteering!
This month we are collecting canned soup. Please feel free to send donations with your students to put in the collections bins/carts near the main office of school. Items can also be dropped off during school hours. The Giving Tree appreciates the community support in helping ensure food is not a barrier to a student’s education
Volunteer Opportunities & Field Trip Chaperones
The school year is ending, but now is a great time to become an approved volunteer for next year! Come into fall approved and ready for field trips and other volunteer opportunities!
- Anyone interested in volunteering must go through the approval process that includes a background check.
- More detailed information will be shared by your student's classroom teacher regarding the details of the field trips but we encourage you to begin this process now.
- If you think you may already be approved but are unsure, please contact Tricia Gower at: tricgowe@hssdschools.org to look up your information.
- This process only needs to be completed once by an individual while your child(ren) are in the district.
- Apply Early! This process can take up to a month to complete while we wait for the results of the background check from our 3rd party vendor.
- Below is PDF with instructions with screenshots of each step of the application process.
The link below is where you'll find the information on how to set up your HSSD volunteer profile and begin this process. https://www.hssdschools.org/community/vip
1. Once you follow the link, scroll down to where it says "Get Involved" under the Volunteer Login section. Click on that and more instructions will appear.
2. Click on "Create a volunteer profile". Once you do so, another window should open up to a new website.
3. Once there, you will see "Keyword" with a search box next to it. In that search box, type the word "Howard" and hit enter. Scroll down and you will see the names of all of the schools in the district.
4. Click on Meadowbrook Elementary School and you will be brought to the Meadowbrook Elementary Volunteer Page.
5. On the right hand side of the screen there is a "Fill in an application" button, click that.
6. On the next screen, begin entering your information under "I am new to MyImpactpage.com and follow the steps to complete the application. Shortly after you complete your application, you will receive an email from Kim Decur (HSSD Volunteer Coordinator) that includes the necessary information to begin the background check process. If you do not see that email within 24 hours, check your SPAM folder as it may have ended up there. If you still do not see the email, send a message to Kim (kimbdecu@hssdschools.org) and she will look into that for you.
Community Events
Friday Y Nights
Y Nights are for students in 4th-6th grade and run on Fridays during the school year. It is a great opportunity for kids to hang out with their peers and try something new. Each week there are new activities and games for the kids to play. This opportunity is free for Y members and only $7 for the general public. Learn more.
Bay Port Youth Wrestling Registration
All Abilities Unified Cheer Team
We are thrilled to announce that registration is now open for our inaugural All Abilities Unified Cheer Team! This cheer team is open to students in grades 4 through 12, and we warmly welcome athletes of all abilities. Practices will be held once a week, on Thursdays from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, at Bay View Middle School. The team will also compete in three exciting competitions throughout the season.
We are pleased to offer this program at zero cost to participants, and all uniforms will be provided through generous donations. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive environment where every participant can shine and feel celebrated.
Green Bay Area Youth Hockey Try Outs
Attending a high school athletic event? Read on!
As the sports season begins, a few reminders regarding attending high school game are below.
Carry-ins are not allowed.
In the Student Section this includes food, drinks, noise makers, silly-string, baby powder, signs, backpacks, purses, etc.
Security cameras will continue to be used at the stadium to enhance spectator safety.
Students engaged in unsafe behavior, like pushing other students or throwing objects, will be asked to leave the game.
Unsafe behavior may result in students not attending future football games.
Athletics events are school-sponsored events, therefore appropriate dress is expected.
During home football games all other athletics facilities and fields are closed.
Ticket and Pass Costs:
Student and family athletics passes and tickets are available online at GoFan. This pass is good for all home regular season athletic events excluding Invites.
Cost for passes:
High school student passes = $30 + Processing Fee
Family passes = $65 + Processing Fee
Includes 2 adults and children 8th grade and under in the same household.
One single adult pass = $40 + Processing Fee
Cost for individual tickets:
Adults = $5
Students K-12 = $3