Eagle Updates

Meadow Wood News:

• From Mrs. Barry
• 2024 SBISD SBISD Board of Trustees Election
• Exams for Acceleration - Deadline for Summer Testing = April 26th
  
• Registration for 2024-2025 now open
• MWE Calendar of Events
  
• MWE Master Schedule
• MWE One-Pager

PTA News:

• All Things PTA
• MWE Talent Show Information

As we are planning for the upcoming year, we are looking at how our departmentalized grades will be structured. In third grade, we will have a team of 2 and a team of 3. In the team of 2, one teacher will be responsible for math and science and the other will have language arts and social studies. The three-way rotation will be divided as follows:

• Language Arts
• Math
• Science/Social Studies/Word Study

We will also see some big changes in 4th and 5th grade. In both grade levels, our students will see all 5 teachers every day in a five-way rotation, though this will look slightly different in each grade. We feel this has many benefits for our students, and we've seen it done with positive results on other campuses in SBISD.

In fourth grade, the breakdown of classes is as follows:

• 1 reading
• 1 writing
• 2 math
• 1 science/social studies

Each class will be approximately one hour long. The reading and writing teachers will still collaborate and integrate content, as appropriate. For math, the two teachers will work together to plan who will provide direct instruction and who will do small groups, stations, and more. This will change based on the units of study, areas of expertise, etc. This is designed to be fluid, offering more opportunities for differentiation and growth.

In fifth grade, the only difference is that social studies will be integrated into the reading and writing blocks, leaving science as a stand-alone subject.

We are excited about these new opportunities, but, as with any change, I'm sure you have questions and concerns. Please feel free to reach out to me! I'd love to discuss this more with you!

We are better together.

All registered voters within SBISD are reminded to vote in this year’s School Board Elections. Early Voting dates are April 22 – 30. Election Day is Saturday, May 4. Please visit https://www.springbranchisd.com/about/board-of-trustees/elections/current-elections for more information.

Early Voting sites include:

• Wayne F. Schaper Leadership Center (SBISD Administration Bldg. – Board Room)955 Campbell Road, 77024
• Don Coleman Community Coliseum – Home Dressing Room,1050 Dairy Ashford, 77079
• Holy Cross Lutheran Church 7901 Westview, 77055
• Ecclesia Houston- West Side – 325 Piney Point Rd., 77024
• Spring Branch ISD – West Support Campus, 2100 Shadowdale, Room F7, 77043
• St. Jerome Parish Activity Center, 2749 Hollister Rd., Room 102, 77080

Election Day sites include:

The following seven Election Day voting locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. Voting locations are based on middle school attendance zones and home street address:

1. Election Precinct No. 41 – Landrum Middle School, 2200 Ridgecrest, Houston, TX 77055

2. Election Precinct No. 42 – Memorial Middle School, 12550 Vindon, Houston, TX 77024

3. Election Precinct No. 43 – Spring Branch Middle School, 1000 Piney Point, Houston, TX 77024

4. Election Precinct No. 44 – Spring Woods Middle School, 9810 Neuens, Houston, TX 77080

5. Election Precinct No. 45 – Spring Forest Middle School, 14240 Memorial, Houston, TX 77079

6. Election Precinct No. 46 – Spring Oaks Middle School, 2150 Shadowdale, Houston, TX 77043

7. Election Precinct No. 47 – Northbrook Middle School, 3030 Rosefield, Houston, TX 77080

Candidate Information:

Competing for the Trustee Position 3 are David Slattery, who lists his occupation as architect; Ronald Hanson, who lists his occupation as educator SBISD; Ben Drews, who lists his occupation as CSM; and Matthew Cone, who lists his occupation as Manager.

Running unopposed for Trustee Position 4 is Christopher Earnest, who lists his occupation as consultant.

All positions are for three-year terms.

If you need assistance on where to vote or for all other questions, please call 713-251-2217.

Grade Level Acceleration

Exams for Acceleration (EA) offer students in grades 1-7 the opportunity to advance a grade level or more. Students who successfully complete all four course exams may advance one full grade level, while single subject acceleration is available for those who wish to advance in mathematics alone. Students testing during the fall window are eligible to accelerate immediately, while those following school year. To be considered for acceleration, it is recommended that a student be performing at the 70th percentile or higher on their most recent MAP assessments (grades 6-7), as well as the “Meets Grade Level” standard or higher on STAAR (grades 4 –7). Kindergarten students become eligible for testing in the summer prior to their first grade year. Test sequence for acceleration:

1) Grade Level Math

2) Grade Level Social Studies

3) Grade Level Science 4

4) Grade Level Language Arts

Applying for an Exam

Testing is free for all students enrolled in SBISD. Interested parents should contact their child’s school counselor for assistance with the application process prior to the due dates listed above. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Completing an Exam

Fall and spring exams are administered at the home campus; summer exam locations will be announced. Students are limited to one attempt per exam per window and two attempts per exam in total. Cancellations or no-shows may constitute one attempt. A score of 80% or higher is required for EA.

Registration for the upcoming school year is now open. It is helpful to us, for planning purposes, for you to do this as early as possible. If you have neighbors who will be attending MWE for the first time next year, please encourage them to register early. Registration is done online through Skyward. If you have questions, please reach out to Susan Snelling. Thank you!

Reminder: Every week we have T-2-4 Tuesday - students are encouraged to wear their favorite college or military shirt. Fridays are MWE Spirit Day! Wear your Eagle attire!

April 24

STAAR Science (5th)

No visitors today, please!

April 25

Hands on Science - 4th grade

April 26

Hands on Science - 2nd grade

Progress reports go home

May 1

STAAR Math (3rd-5th)

No visitors today, please!

May 2

Hands on Science - Kinder

Toddler Story Time

May 3

Deadline for Talent Show applications

May 7

Talent Show Screening

May 8

FINAL School Store

PTA Meeting

Hands on Science - 3rd grade

May 9

Orbit at MWE!!

CIT meeting

May 14

Mentor Luncheon

May 15

Choir performs at Choral Festival

May 16

Choir Party

May 17

Kinder Splash Pad Field Trip

Hands on Science - 1st grade

May 21

Senior Walk

Talent Show Dress Rehearsal

May 22

Hands on Science - 2nd grade

May 23

Talent Show

May 24

No visitors, please!

May 27

HOLIDAY

May 28

5th grade Graduation practice

5th grade Pool Party

Family Point closed!

May 29

5th grade Graduation

No visitors, please!

Family Point closed!

May 30

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!

EARLY DISMISSAL - Students released at 12:00 Noon

5th grade vs. Teachers Kickball game

Report cards go home

Family Point closed!

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• PTA Chair positions are still available – if you are interested in becoming more involved, please reach out to info@mwepta.com

• Watch D.O.G.S. sign-ups are open – sign up HERE!

• Hands on Science sign-ups are open – sign up HERE!

Below are the 2024 MWE RISING STARS talent show guidelines and application. These also came home in your child's Friday Folder. Please read thoroughly and return the completed forms to your child's teacher no later than Friday, May 3rd at 3:00 p.m. No late applications will be accepted. No exceptions. The talent show screening will be May 7th, and dress rehearsal will be May 21st - both after school. The talent show will be May 23rd during the school day.