MV Weekly Newsletter

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Dear Meadow View Caregivers and Parents,

The Sun Prairie Police Department wants to reassure everyone who lives, works, attends school, drives through, or visits our community that we are committed to serving all people, regardless of immigration status.

As law enforcement officers, we do not routinely inquire about a person’s immigration status during our interactions nor detain or arrest individuals solely for suspected violations of immigration laws. We recognize that our community thrives when all residents feel safe and supported regardless of their background.

Our dedication to community policing drives us to build trust and foster relationships with every member of our diverse community. We understand the fear and uncertainty that recent events may have created among immigrant and refugee populations. To that end, we want to reassure everyone that their right to receive services, report crimes, serve as witnesses, and participate in everyday activities in our community is not dependent on their immigration status.

People in Sun Prairie can trust that the Sun Prairie Police Department operates in a manner that prioritizes the well-being of the entire community. Individuals do not need to fear being targeted or investigated solely due to their immigration status.

At the Sun Prairie Police Department, we remain steadfast in "building relationships and solving problems." We are here to serve and protect every member of our community, ensuring safety and support for all.

If you have questions or need further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you,
Chief Jeff Hook

El Departamento de Policía de Sun Prairie quiere asegurar a todos los que viven, trabajan, asisten a la escuela, conducen por o visitan nuestra comunidad que estamos comprometidos a servir a todas las personas, independientemente de su estatus migratorio.

Como agentes de la ley, no preguntamos de manera rutinaria sobre el estatus migratorio de las personas durante nuestras interacciones, ni detenemos o arrestamos a individuos únicamente por sospechas de violaciones a las leyes de inmigración. Sin embargo, si encontramos a alguien involucrado en actividades delictivas, nos pondremos en contacto con las autoridades de inmigración según corresponda. Creemos que es en el mejor interés de la comunidad detener a estas personas y evitar que continúen con sus actividades delictivas, y solicitaremos la asistencia de las autoridades de inmigración para lograr este objetivo.

Reconocemos que nuestra comunidad prospera cuando todos los residentes se sienten seguros y apoyados, independientemente de su origen. Nuestro compromiso con la policía comunitaria nos impulsa a construir confianza y fomentar relaciones con todos los miembros de nuestra diversa comunidad. Entendemos el temor e incertidumbre que los eventos recientes pueden haber generado entre las poblaciones inmigrantes y refugiadas. Por ello, queremos asegurarles a todos que su derecho a recibir servicios, denunciar delitos, servir como testigos y participar en las actividades cotidianas de nuestra comunidad no depende de su estatus migratorio.

Las personas en Sun Prairie pueden confiar en que el Departamento de Policía de Sun Prairie actúa de manera que prioriza el bienestar de toda la comunidad. Los individuos no necesitan temer ser objeto de atención o investigación únicamente debido a su estatus migratorio. Colaboraremos con las autoridades de inmigración solo en casos relacionados con actividades delictivas y no más allá de este ámbito.

Además, este mensaje será comunicado a las autoridades de inmigración para garantizar claridad y profesionalismo en cualquier interacción. Aunque no tenemos información específica que sugiera que tales incidentes ocurrirán, creemos en estar preparados para responder con cuidado e integridad si es necesario.
En el Departamento de Policía de Sun Prairie, seguimos firmes en nuestra misión de "construir relaciones y resolver problemas." Estamos aquí para servir y proteger a todos los miembros de nuestra comunidad, garantizando seguridad y apoyo para todos.

Si tiene preguntas o necesita más aclaraciones, no dude en comunicarse con nosotros.

Gracias,
Chief Jeff Hook

Monday, January 27 | NO SCHOOL

Upcoming Events

• K, 2nd, + 4th grade Vision/Hearing Screening | February 7
• SCO meeting | February 11
• Friendship Dance | February 13
• Orchestra Concert | February 17
• Spring Conferences | February 27 + 28

Please ensure your child comes to school with appropriate winter gear every day. Students are expected to go outside for 30 minutes during recess, and it's essential they have gloves, snow pants, a winter jacket, boots, a scarf, etc., to stay warm and comfortable.

Nurse Robbin is in need of some extra clothes for the health office.

• [NEW] Girl underwear: XS, S, M
• Boy pants: 4T, 5T, S, M, L [new or lightly used]
• Socks: ALL sizes
• 4T everything (unisex pants, sweatshirts, if possible)
• Sweatshirts: Small and Large
• Sweatpants: Medium

Thank you!

This winter, all students in Kindergarten, 2nd and 4th grades will have a vision screening done at school. Kindergarten students will also have a hearing screening done at this time. If you have a child in another grade that you would like us to screen or you do not want your child screened, please call the school health office at 608-478-5006.

Exciting news, Meadow View families! Our Kindness Wall is officially live and spreading positivity throughout our school. This special wall is featured on the TV screens in the main hallway, showcasing heartfelt messages of appreciation and encouragement for everyone to see. We invite you to send a kind note to your child, their teachers, or our amazing staff—your words can brighten someone’s day and remind them how valued they are.

To submit your message, please use the following link. Let’s work together to fill Meadow View with kindness and gratitude!

The SCO is looking for caregivers that would like to join a committee to help plan our staff appreciation week in May and/or to help plan our end of year celebration. If you are interested please reach out to the SCO directly at meadowviewsco@gmail.com.

A thank you to all of our otterly inquisitive scientists that came out last night for our first ever STEM night at Meadow View. We enjoyed an evening of exciting experiments, creating flying machines, making bouncy balls and so much more.

Our biggest hit was the elephant toothpaste! It's foamy and bubbly, something super cool and relatively easy to replicate. See the link below and give it a try with the kids!

Elephant Toothpaste | STEM Activity

As you may already know, beginning in Fall 2025, Meadow View will proudly host one of the two Spanish-English Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Programs for Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade.

Some parents have reached out with questions about the program and its impact on current Meadow View students. To keep you informed, I will include weekly updates in this newsletter about the Sun Prairie Spanish-English Dual Language Immersion Program. If you have specific questions about your child or family, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly.

Learn More About the SP Spanish-English Dual Language Immersion Program:

The Sun Prairie Area School District is proud to offer a bilingual Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program in select schools! Currently, the program is offered to two cohorts of students in Kindergarten and First Grade.

Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, the DLI program will be offered at both Northside Elementary and Meadow View Elementary. (Previously, Westside Elementary hosted the program, but it will shift to Meadow View to allow for more space in 2025-26 and beyond.)

For the 2025-2026 school year, a new cohort of kindergarten students will be formed with interested families from both schools. Additionally, all kindergarten students from Spanish-speaking households across the district will have the opportunity to participate in the program at either Northside or Meadow View.

Families eligible for this program will receive more details about upcoming spring information nights. Those interested will be able to complete a Spanish-English Dual Language Immersion application when it becomes available this spring.

El Futuro es Bilingüe / The Future is Bilingual: Check out the Sun Prairie DLI program promotional video.

• Will hosting the DLI program affect Meadow View’s school boundaries or current students? No. Meadow View has ample space to host the program without changing our current attendance boundaries or impacting existing students.

We are thrilled to offer this incredible learning and leadership opportunity to our Sun Prairie students! Please feel free to reach out if you’d like more information about the program.

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!

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.

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