Dear Otter Families,
Wow, what an amazing first week we've had at school! Our little otters have been absolute superstars, showing the Otter Way: Be Safe, Be Responsible, Be Kind with flying colors. Our dedicated teachers have been nothing short of incredible, helping our students get to know each other, understand the Otter Way, dive into the 7 Habits, and develop a real love for reading and math.
One of our big goals this year is to keep you in the loop every week. So, every Friday, be on the lookout for our school-wide newsletter. It's your go-to source for upcoming events, highlights from our special classes, updates from our Parent Leadership Team (SCO), attendance info, volunteer opportunities, and community happenings.
But wait, there's more! Your child's teacher will also be sending out a grade-level newsletter each week. These newsletters will give you a sneak peek into what our otters are learning in literacy, math, and social-emotional development. Plus, you'll get the lowdown on grade-level celebrations, upcoming events, and all the contact information from the fantastic grade-level classroom teachers.
You might notice that some of our grade-level newsletters are available in different languages. We're doing this because we want every family to have access to school info, no matter what language you speak. We're using some nifty Artificial Intelligence software for translations, but we'll admit, it's not perfect. If you spot any translation quirks, don't hesitate to reach out to your child's classroom teacher for clarification.
And remember, this Smore school newsletter can be translated into many languages too. Just click the translation bar and pick your preferred language.
Thanks again for an incredible week. Wishing you and your family an awesome weekend ahead.
Un abrazo,
Mrs. Bell
Arrival & Dismissal Procedures Starting September 9
Hello 4K parents,
We extend our heartfelt thanks for joining us at our Open House on Wednesday. It was a pleasure meeting you, and we are thrilled to welcome your little otters next Monday.
In preparation for the upcoming school year, we have thoroughly reviewed safety guidelines with our 4K staff and Director, in alignment with the district's procedures for arrival and dismissal.
For the safety and well-being of all our students, it is imperative that:
** All parents must PARK in the designated parking lot ** and proceed to ** DOOR #1** to either drop off or pick up their 4K students. For safety reasons, children cannot walk to the car with their siblings, and older siblings cannot escort their 4K siblings to Ms. Ali.
In summary: as caregivers, you are required to drop off and pick up your 4K students every day at Door 1.
** Parents are kindly requested to park in the designated parking lot ** and refrain from using the drop-off and pick-up line.
Please not that this message is not for students who take the bus.
We understand that this may pose some inconvenience for some of you. However, please rest assured that as as school district, our foremost priority is the safety and security of every single one of our students.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain a secure and nurturing environment for all our young learners.
Warm regards,
Mrs. Bell
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!
The Otter Gear store is open! Click here to purchase some Otter swag for you and your family!
Monday, Sept. 9 | 4K First Day of School
Tuesday, Sept. 10 | First SCO meeting, 6 - 7:00 pm. Babysitting and pizza provided!
Thursday, Sept. 12 | Protective Behaviors Parent & Caregiver Information Night, 5 - 6:00 AT HORIZON
Upcoming Events
- Ice Cream Social | September 20: sign up here to volunteer
- Picture Day | September 24
- Otter Trot | October 3
- Fall Festival | October 18
🌟 A HUGE Thank You! 🌟
We want to send a heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful caregivers who joined us for our Back-to-School breakfast last week! It was such a pleasure to meet new faces and reconnect with returning ones.
The SCO Leadership board has been busy all summer planning exciting events for this school year, and we can’t wait to share them with you. There’s so much fun in store for our students and staff, but we can’t do it without your support!
Please join us for our first School Community Organization (SCO) meeting on Tuesday, September 10, from 6-7 p.m. in the LGI. It’s a great opportunity to get involved, ask questions, and help make this school year amazing.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at Meadowviewsco@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you there! 😊
Homecoming is fast approaching, and we’re 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.
- SPWHS Homecoming Parade: October 9, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
- 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
From Nurse Robbin
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.
