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Dear Parents, Families, and Caregivers,

As we wrap up Teacher Appreciation Week, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the parents for their unwavering support and generosity. Your thoughtful gestures, from the sweet cards and flowers to the gift cards and abundant love, mean the world to us. We are also deeply thankful to our incredible SCO for all the little treats, delicious lunches, coffee, cards, cake, snacks, and so much more. Your kindness and care make a tremendous difference, and we truly appreciate everything you do! Here are some pictures of our teachers from this week.

Graduation is sneaking up fast and the SCO is already hard at work creating the fifth-grade slideshow. If you would like your student in the slideshow please send the following information to our email address meadowviewsco@gmail.com by Monday, May 20.

1. Student's Name

2. One baby picture and one current picture

3. Favorite MV memory

4. What does your student want to be/do when they grow up

Dear Caregivers,

I am sharing some important information regarding the return of library materials.

1. I will be sending out overdue notices more frequently as we get closer to the end of the school year.
2. The last week students will be checking out materials from the library will be May 20th
3. All books are due the week of May 27th.

Students may still use SORA to read digital books on any device. The Sun Prairie Public library is also a great resource for library materials. I have linked their website as well as the link for the Sun Prairie Public Library Summer Reading Program.

Sun Prairie Public Library

SPPL - Summer Reading Program

Thank you for your help in getting the books back in our library!

Taylor

Dear Caregivers:

Please pick up all your child's remaining medications by the last day of school unless they are going to need these medications during summer school. Medication can NOT be sent home with a student. Medication that is not picked up by a parent or guardian will be disposed of at the end of the school year (by Friday, June 7th at 11:10 am).

If you anticipate medication(s) will need to be administered at school next year, a new medication consent form will need to be completed. For prescription medication, your health care provider will need to either complete and sign the "Medication Administration Consent Form'' or provide a copy of their own electronic school medication form. A parent/guardian also needs to sign the form. Please bring the labeled medication container and completed forms to the school health office at the start of next school year.

All medications administered at school need to have the following information on the doctor's order (prescription) or parent/guardian order (non-prescription) as well as be provided in the original medication container.

1. Student's full name
2. Name and dosage of the drug
3. Time to be given
4. Physicians name

Thank you for your cooperation. Please call one of the district nurses or your building health assistant with questions.

Thank you,

Robbin Brennan

Health Office

The SCO board would like to thank all of our volunteers who supported us with their time, donations or crafting skills this year during teacher/staff appreciation week. The SCO received many compliments and words of gratitude for all of the goodies, treats and support we were able to provide this week.

One of the most treasured events the SCO was able to do was an appreciation station where the students created a large poster with a short message to a staff member or signing their name to say thank you for all you do every day. The staff absolutely loved the coffee/donut cart! Two volunteers acted as baristas for the morning and handcrafted coffee drinks for the staff. Such a fun way to get a chance to interact with our staff members and spoil them in front of our students.

A special thank you and shoutout to the girl scout troop that helped stuff our staff goodie bags this year.

All in all, teacher/staff appreciation was a great success due to our volunteers and all of you are invaluable to our MV community. Please consider joining us at the May meeting to discuss field day and to start planning for next school year.

Friday, May 17 | NO SCHOOL

Upcoming Events

• Last SCO meeting | May 21
• Last Day of School for 4K ONLY | May 31
• End of Year Celebration | May 31
• 5th Grade Graduation | June 4
• Field Day | June 5
• Last Day of School | June 7
• Nerf Battle Parent's Night Out | June 15

Are you planning a move over the summer? Please remember to notify us as soon as you can so that we can plan our numbers for the next school year. Please contact our Lead Secretary, Madhuri Marimekala, at mmarim@sunprairieschools.org with any questions you may have.

Thank you!

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 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