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Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are excited to inform you that on Monday, April 8th, our students will have the opportunity to experience a Solar Eclipse. This natural phenomenon will begin at 12:51 PM and conclude at 3:20 PM. Due to the unique nature of this event, we are taking special precautions to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all students.

**Important Information for the Day:**

- **Safety First:** The safety of our students is our top priority. As such, students must wear proper eclipse-viewing glasses during the eclipse. It is crucial that no student is outside without these glasses between 12:51 PM and the end of the day. All grade levels, except for 4th grade, will follow the regular recess schedule.

- **Eclipse Glasses Provided:** The school has purchased 100 eclipse glasses to be shared among students for observing the eclipse. These glasses will allow students to safely observe the eclipse outside for a few minutes between 1:15 PM and 2:30 PM. A schedule has been created for each grade level to participate, which means the glasses will be used by more than one student throughout the day.

- **Parental Permission:** We encourage you to send your child with their own eclipse glasses if possible. Additionally, if you prefer that your child not participate in the outdoor viewing, please communicate this directly with their classroom teacher.

Eclipse glasses can be found at the following locations:

• Madison Public Libraries

• MMSD Planetarium

• Isthmus Eye Care

• SSM Health Davis Duehr Dean Eye Care

• Warby Parker

• Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin

- **Lunch and End-of-Day Precautions:** From 12:51 PM to 2:40 PM, students will not be permitted outside without eclipse glasses. During this time, from 12:51 PM to 1:30 PM, some students will be in the cafeteria for lunch. As you are aware, we have large windows in the cafeteria that do not have blinds. To ensure the students' attention is diverted from the windows and to minimize the risk of them looking directly at the sun, we will be playing educational videos on a screen positioned away from the windows. At 2:40 PM, students will be dismissed. We will remind them to walk to their buses and vehicles without looking directly at the sun to prevent any risk of eye damage. We kindly ask for your support in reinforcing this message at home.

This Solar Eclipse presents a wonderful learning opportunity for our students, and we are eager to make it a safe and memorable experience. Please ensure your child is prepared for the day by discussing the importance of not looking directly at the sun without proper protection.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the school office.

Thank you for your cooperation and support in making this a successful event.

Warm regards,

Mrs. Bell

Please consider filling out the School Community Organization (SCO) survey to better assist our organization for the remainder of the school year and for the next few years. A new question has been added regarding sharing of funds with other Sun Prairie schools, so please take a few minutes and let us know your thoughts.

Responses will be reviewed at the April meeting, so we'd love to hear your opinions!

We have some exciting news! All of Meadow View will be going to Sun Prairie West High School to watch the a rehearsal of Beauty and the Beast on Thursday, April 25th. We will be walking to West H.S. and leaving at 8:00 am. Please ensure your child is dressed for the weather and arrives at school on time. We are so excited to enjoy the performance together! There is no cost for our field trip. If you are interested in volunteering and/or chaperoning a field trip, a background check must be completed. Please let me know if you plan on chaperoning the field trip by making a note on your child's field trip form so I can get a final count and when the background check has been completed. Please have this done by April 11th if you plan on joining us. Please use the following links to learn more and complete your background check:

Volunteering in the Sun Prairie Area School District:

https://www.sunprairieschools.org/community/volunteering-in-the-district

Background Check:

https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MTk1MDplbi1VUw==

Permission slips will be sent home in your child's take-home folder early next week . Please sign and return them at your earliest convenience. Thank you!

Friday, April 12 | NO SCHOOL

Upcoming Events

• Solar Eclipse
• SCO Meeting | April 16
• All-City Orchestra Concert | April 18
• SP West Beauty and the Beast Field Trip | April 25
• Spring Dance | April 26 *new date*
• Leadership Day | May 1
• 2nd Grade Music Program | May 7 *new date*

We wanted to provide some guidelines regarding birthday treats and appreciate your cooperation in ensuring the well-being and inclusivity of all students. Please take a moment to review the following reminders:

1. Accessibility and Allergies: When bringing in birthday treats, please ensure that the food labels are easily accessible to Kelsey and Madhu, our staff members at the front desk, who are responsible for allergy awareness. This allows them to check for any potential allergens that may affect students in the class.

2. Individually Packed Items: We kindly request that you consider providing individually packed items for birthday treats. This helps with portion control and ensures convenience for distribution. Individually packaged treats also minimize the risk of cross-contamination and promote cleanliness.

3. Non-Food Treats: We encourage you to explore the option of non-food treats for birthdays. Non-food items can be equally enjoyable and are a great way to celebrate while accommodating various dietary preferences and restrictions. Examples include small toys, stickers, pencils, or bookmarks.

4. No Class-Wide Food Items: To maintain a balanced and inclusive approach, we kindly ask that you refrain from providing class-wide food items such as pizzas or hot dishes. This helps prevent any potential disruptions to the regular meal routine and ensures that dietary restrictions are respected.

5. No Balloons: While we understand that balloons are often associated with celebrations, we kindly request that you refrain from bringing balloons to school. This is to maintain a safe and distraction-free environment for all students.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in following these guidelines. By working together, we can create inclusive celebrations that ensure the well-being of every student. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.

From Kelsey Klug | kjklug@sunpraireschools.org

Hello MV parents/caregivers,

If your child will be absent from school OR has an appointment during the day, please call the attendance line (608.478.5000, #1). If you email your student's teacher about their absence or appointment, please include me in your email so I can get the message in a timely manner and forgo giving you a safety arrival call; or have your student in the office ready for you if you need to pick them up for an appointment. We always appreciate you letting us know in advance.

Thank you!

There is no cell phone usage during school hours. Please click here to review the policy.

If your student has a fever or is feeling ill, please keep them home and call the attendance line for their absence. 608.478.5000, #1

On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday our school day ends at 2:40; Thursday is at 1:30. Students need to be picked up promptly after dismissal.

Teachers are working very hard to keep students engaged, and always provide a safe and loving environment. Please remind your students to keep practicing the Otter Way:

Be Safe

Be Responsible

Be Kind

Meadow View Elementary School

200 N. Grand Avenue

608.478.5000