Meadow Brook Parent Newsletter
March 2024
Our mission at MBI is to attend to and foster positive relationships with all stakeholders, ensure high levels of learning for all students, and show GRIT every day. We are looking forward to a successful and engaging second semester.
Mrs. Giblet and Mrs. Thompson
Bronco Leadership Code
Our Bronco Leadership Code is how we recognize our students each month at our GRIT assemblies. Each letter in LEADERSHIP stands for a trait we, as a district, strive to live out. March we are looking for HONESTY and will recognize students at our GRIT assemblies at the end of the month. Parents and families of students who are chosen will be contacted by their teachers and are invited to join us at these assemblies.
5th grade GRIT Assembly: Thursday, March 28
6th Grade GRIT Assembly: Friday, March 29
MBI Thunder Fundraiser
We have kicked off our Let’s Go Event to help raise funds to purchase educational programs and recess equipment to benefit all our students. It will be AWESOME; we are excited to get a quick start! We are excited about our partnership with the OKC Thunder to reward our students!
You can help your child get off to a quick start by participating now!
Students will receive these fun rewards:
- 1 Candy Bar for each Supporter. Some Candy Bars include “Cash” - one student will win $100 Cash!
- Recognition in front of the entire school on our “Wall of Awesomeness”!
- 2 FUN Golden Ticket prizes for registering and entering 10 or more email addresses.
- Students only need 3 Points by the end of our event (3/25) to earn 2 tickets to the OKC Thunder Game PLUS VIP Stadium Passes!
Please click the link below to register. Include your email as one of the 10 and become a VIP supporter!
https://donate.pop4kids.org/MBIS/register
By becoming a “Coffee of the Month” Supporter - your student is GUARANTEED to win (3) “Cash” Candy Bars
and (2) VIP PASSES to the OKC Thunder Game!
Contact Mrs. Giblet at gibletj@mustangps.org if you have any questions.
Parent Letter
Prizes
King of the Court Fun Day
On Thursday, March 14 we will have our quarter 3 fun day! This round is a King of the Court, which is a fun volleyball game where points are bad! Concessions will also be sold. All profits will go toward funding our end of the year Super Fun Day! Sign up with Mrs. Wiewel or Mr. Hasty for just $5!
5th Grade Growth and Development
5th Grade will be showing the Growth and Development video on Wednesday, March 13. If you would like to opt your student out, please fill out the paper below (copies were also sent home through homeroom) or contact the front office at 405-256-5250.
Preview for girls video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv21b3ZpSLg
Preview for boys video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv21b3ZpSLg
Worth the Read
Book Club
Mrs. Pool, our Media Specialist, is hosting a quarter 4 book club! during lunch/recess! There are two books she will be reading with the clubs: Lines of Courage by Jen Nielsen (the author that visited our 6th graders!) is the March read and the April read is The Labors of Hercules Beal by Gary D. Schmidt. See the flyer below for details and if you have questions, please reach out to Mrs. Pool at poolj@mustangps.org
Summer STEM Camp
Summer STEM Camp is right around the corner! It usually fills up quickly, so get your spot reserved! See the flyer below for details. Discount code: FUN25 saves you $25 if you register before March 27!
Testing Dates and Tips
Testing dates are on our school calendar. We will be asking parents to sign-up for donating snacks to our students to have on testing days--sign ups will be sent out the Monday after Spring Break. Please reach out to your grade level counselor for any specific questions.
5th Grade: Mrs. Hartzell: hartzellm@mustangps.org
6th Grade: Mrs. Seibert: northcutta@mustangps.org
Digital Safety Classes/Community Education
Mustang partners with the community to provide a plethora of educational opportunities in various fields including cooking, crafts, entrepreneurship, and more. Our very own, Jae Miller is hosting a class for kids and adults to attend about digital safety (details on image to the right). See the PDF below for the full offering of classes.
Attendance is Important
Missing school adds up! Our goal is for all MBI students to achieve 95% attendance or higher in the 23-24 school year. We are half way through the year--where is your attendance rate currently sitting?
Important Dates and Reminders
Wednesday, March 13: 5th Grade Growth and Development
Thursday, March 14: King of the Court Life App Fun Day
March 15-22: Spring Break: No School
Monday, March 25: PD Day: No School
Tuesday, March 26: Re-Enrollment Due for current 5th Graders
Wednesday, March 27: Kona Ice at Recess
Thursday, March 28: 5th Grade GRIT Assembly
Friday, March 29: 6th Grade GRIT Assembly
April 1-5: Teacher of the Year Celebration Week
Monday, April 8: MPS Board Meeting
Friday, April 12: No School
**Concessions sold by PTSO every Friday at Recess**
MPS Job Fair
Parent Portal
Parent Portal is now open to students and parents! This is where you can check your student's grades and monitor their progress. Your student can log in using their Chromebook sign in credentials, or you can set up an account by emailing psppsupport@mustangps.org
Please click the button below to access Meadow Brook's Parent University that discusses grading policies and updates.
Mustang Athletic Guidelines
PTSO Information
Concessions will be sold every Friday at recess.
Volunteer signup link is in the QR code in the graphic.
Thank you PTSO board and members for all your support!
Meal Information
Bus Conduct Expectations
Car Rider Loop
Thank you for making our car rider line safe and efficient!
A few reminders:
- For both drop-off and pick-up, pull all the way up to the beginning of the sidewalk (see the arrow that says "loading/unloading zone" on the image below)
- Create two lines until merging at the double cones
THANK YOU!
Thank you to all of our Meadow Brook stakeholders. We are so grateful for such a supportive community. As always, if you need anything or have questions, please reach out to one of us and we will gladly take care of whatever we can for you.
MBI Administrative Team,
Principal - Jessica Giblet
Assistant Principal - Taylir Thompson
We have GRIT at Meadow Brook.
We are GOAL-DRIVEN.
We are RESPECTFUL.
We have INTEGRITY.
We TREAT OTHERS KINDLY.
- Mrs. Giblet and Mrs. Thompson