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Dear families,

What a week we've had! We are definitely ready for the weekend to recharge our batteries.

First, I want to express my deep appreciation to all of you for navigating two stressful situations this week. Here are some celebrations and areas for growth based on what we learned:

Celebrations:

• All of our students are safe, and while both incidents were stressful, we were never in immediate danger.
• The response from the Sun Prairie Police Department and Fire Department was incredibly fast. Within minutes, they were already at the school.
• District support was also immediate. Within minutes of the call, several people from the District office were at Meadow View to assist.
• Our teachers and Student Services team were prepared to support students and staff with big emotions, both immediately after the incidents and throughout the week as needed.
• All of our teachers made decisions to keep their students calm at all times.

Areas for Growth:

• We will work on using clearer language to identify our actions during a Secure Hold or Lockdown.
• We will collaborate with the Sun Prairie Police Department to explore the benefits of adding Secure Hold drills to our calendar.
• If a fire alarm is pulled, even if we know a student triggered it and there is no immediate danger, we must evacuate the building immediately and wait for the Fire Department to clear the building.

Thank you so much for your partnership as we continue to learn and improve our response to incidents like these.

Best,

Cynthia Bell

Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 17th, at 8:00 am, in the Meadow View Elementary Gym. Get ready to dance, sing, and celebrate the vibrant tapestry of Hispanic heritage during our Hispanic Heritage Month Assembly! 🎉🌟💃🕺

We are so excited to offer a variety of clubs this year!

Caregivers, please review the list of clubs here and submit the permission slips either by paper or through this form by October 17th. We will randomly select the required number of students and notify you via email by October 18th regarding who will be part of the clubs.

Please reach out if you have any questions.

Mrs. Bell

This is a reminder to all parents that students should not bring any balls, toys, or personal belongings to school. We have enough equipment for students to use during recess, and we’ve noticed that personal items are becoming a distraction.

We’re still looking for a parent (or student) to step up and bring Ollie the Otter to life in one of the high school parades! It’s a unique opportunity to engage with the community, spread school spirit, and make the day extra special for the kids and families cheering along the route.

• SPEHS Homecoming Parade: October 17, 5:30 - 7:00 pm

If you're interested, please contact SCO President Tess Weinheimer (meadowviewsco@gmail.com) or Welcome Secretary Kelsey Klug (kjklug@sunprairieschools.org) with any questions

Conference week is just around the corner, and we need your help to keep our hardworking teachers fueled and energized! They put in extra-long hours to meet with families and prepare for student success, so let's show our appreciation by providing meals, snacks, and drinks throughout the week. Please consider signing up to donate – any contribution, big or small, makes a difference. Thank you for supporting our incredible teachers!

Sign up here!

Hi families!

My name is Olivia Bambach and I am the new school social worker at Meadow View. Below is some information about holiday programs that are run through Sunshine Place in Sun Prairie. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions that may come up.

Have a great weekend!

ombamba@sunprairieschools.org

(608) 478-5020 ext. 3420

(608) 620-3463 Google Voice-Text Only

Thanksgiving Baskets

Thanksgiving Baskets will be distributed during regular pantry hours starting Wednesday, November 13 through Wednesday, November 27th at Sun Prairie Emergency Food Pantry.

Clients can pick up their Thanksgiving Basket during their normal pantry visit. A pantry visit is not required to pick up a Thanksgiving Basket. No sign up is required for Thanksgiving Baskets this year! This year, Baskets will be choice-based and with more options.

Spirit of Giving

The Spirit of Giving program matches families in need of gifts for their children during the December holiday season with community members who want to help. The program is available to families in Sun Prairie with children ages birth to 18. A link to sign up for Spirit of Giving will be sent out to all families enrolled in free and reduced lunch ON November 1st. Sign up will not be available until November 1st.

Dates:
November 1: Applications open
November 15: Applications close
December 14: Gift pick up-NEW LOCATION (Heartland Church)

Thursday, October 17 | Hispanic Heritage Month assembly, 8:00 am in the gym

Friday, October 18 | Fall Festival, 6 - 8:00 in the gym. Check out the flyer for more information!

Upcoming Events

• Picture Retakes | October 22
• No School for 4K | October 24
• No School | October 25

I'm Mrs. Leon, Meadow View school counselor, and I'm thrilled to support our students and teachers during Bullying Prevention Month (October). Our goal is to create a safe and kind school environment.

During this month, classroom teachers will incorporate the Second Step Bullying Prevention Unit into our curriculum and they will teach the Bullying Prevention lessons. Your child will learn:

• How to recognize when bullying occurs.
• How to report bullying to a caring adult.
• How to refuse to let bullying happen to themselves or others.
• How to support someone being bullied by standing up for them and promoting kindness and inclusivity.
• How to recognize, report, and refuse cyberbullying.
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To make this effort successful, everyone at school plays a role. Our staff is trained to recognize and respond to bullying, support students involved, and foster a positive school climate. We also need your help. If you hear about bullying at our school, please let us know. Teach your child to report bullying and understand that bullying is never acceptable.

If you have any questions about the Bullying Prevention Unit or the Second Step program, please don't hesitate to contact me. You can also find more information about our anti-bullying policy and procedures on our school website or by reaching out to the school office.

At Meadow View, we want to ensure that every student feels loved, safe, celebrated, and has access to a high-level education every day. To achieve this, it's important to distinguish between various interpersonal situations that may arise at school: conflict, rudeness, meanness, and bullying.

Please refer to the attached graph to understand the differences between these terms. We believe that by understanding these distinctions, we can better support our students and maintain a positive school environment

From Kelsey Klug | kjklug@sunprairieschools.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!

English Parent Technology Welcome Letter

English Start-up Guide

Spanish Parent Technology Welcome Letter

Spanish Start-up Guide

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.

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

Parents and Caregivers,

There have been some changes this summer from the CDC with new guidelines for when your child is sick and should stay home from school. Please see the following:

CDC Guidance

If someone has the following symptoms, they should stay home because their illness could affect their ability to participate in the school and there is concern that they might spread an infection to staff and other students.

• Fever over 100.4 or higher, and/or fever with a new rash
• Vomiting more than twice in the preceding 24 hours
• Diarrhea that causes "accidents", bloody, or results greater than 2 bowel movements above what the student normally experiences in a 24 hour-hour period.
• Skin sores that are draining fluids on an uncovered part of the body and are unable to be covered with bandages.
• Respiratory virus symptoms that are worsening or not improving and not better explained by other causes such as seasonal allergies.

The timeline for when a student can return depends on the nature of the illness. In general, a student returning to school should be well enough to participate in school (can adequately manage improving cough and congestion on their own and not overly fatigued) and care of the returning student should not interfere with the school staff's ability to teach or care for other students.

Parents and caregivers should consult their child healthcare providers with specific questions about their child's condition or recovery.

For the general symptoms described on the stay-at-home-when-sick section, policies can allow return to the school setting when:

• Student has no fever and is not using fever-reducing medicine for at least 24 hours.
• Fever with a new rash has been evaluated by a healthcare provider and fever and resolved.
• Uncovered skin sores are crusted and the student is under treatment from their provider.
• Vomiting has been resolved overnight and the child can hold down food/liquids in the morning.
• Diarrhea has improved, the student is no longer having accidents or is having bowel movements no more than 2 above normal per 24 hours period for the child. Bloody diarrhea should be evaluated by a healthcare provider prior to return.
• Respiratory virus symptoms are getting better overall for at least 24 hours.

Thank you for your assistance to help keep our students healthy throughout the school.

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

“These Parent/Caregiver Curriculum Guides, available in English and Spanish, were created in collaboration with teachers, school social workers, school counselors and administration to provide guidance about child development, end of year learning goals, and how families can support learning through activities outside of school. We welcome our families. We honor what you bring to our learning community. We want to partner with you in ways that help your child.”

• No student may be unlawfully discriminated against in any school programs, activities or in facilities usage because of the student’s sex (gender identity, gender expressions, and non-conformity to gender role stereotypes), color, religion, profession, or demonstration of belief or non-belief, race, national origin (including limited English proficiency), ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, homelessness status, sexual orientation, age, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability. Harassment is a form of discrimination and shall not be tolerated in the District. It is the responsibility of administrators, staff members and all students to ensure that student discrimination or harassment does not occur.

(SPASD District Policy JB)

If a student or parent/guardian would prefer to have this information translated into Spanish, please contact the District’s us at 608-834-6620. Si un estudiante, padre ó guardian prefiere tener esta información traducida en Español, por favor contactenos en el 608-834-6620.

If a student or parent/guardian would prefer to have this information translated into Hmong, please contact us at 608-834-6630. Yog tus me nyuam lub xiv los yog niam thiab txiv/tus neeg muaj cai saib xyuas tus me nyuam xav tau qhov ntawv ntawm no ua lus Hmoob, thov hais rau peb paub rau ntawm 608-834-6630.

NOTICE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICIES ON SEX DISCRIMINATION, THE DISTRICT’S TITLE IX COORDINATOR, AND PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING OR FILING A COMPLAINT OF SEX DISCRIMINATION

• The District does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits all forms of unlawful sex discrimination in any education program or activity that the District operates. Title IX’s requirement not to discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity includes, but is not limited to, discrimination affecting students.

To access the relevant policy and procedures you can go to the District’s website. For inquiries regarding how Title IX and the federal Title IX regulations apply to the District please contact the District’s Title IX Coordinator, (the Director of Student Policy & School Operations, 501 S. Bird Street, Sun Prairie, WI 53590, 608-834-6624 or by email at titleixcoordinator@sunprairieschools.org.) (SPASD District Policy AC)

Meadow View Elementary School

200 N. Grand Avenue

608.478.5000