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Dear Otter Families,

Last spring, our entire school enjoyed a fantastic field trip to Sun Prairie West High School to watch their production of *Beauty and the Beast.* This year, we’re thrilled to be invited back to attend their rehearsal of *Seussical the Musical!*

Our field trip is scheduled for Thursday, November 14, at 8:00 am. Since this is the only date available, we will reschedule our Veterans Day assembly to Friday, November 15, at 8:00 am to accommodate both events.

To honor our veterans, we’ve sent a "Veteran's Hero Sheet" home with any student who has a veteran in their life they’d like to invite to the assembly. If you need additional copies, please feel free to make copies or ask the Meadow View Office to provide more.

During our assembly, we plan to recognize all veterans connected to our school. We will read the names of those present, as well as any loved ones who have served but cannot attend. If you’d like to participate, please complete this form with the veteran's name, the branch they served in, years of service, and their relationship to our school. You may also email this information to kjklug@sunprairieschools.org by Wednesday, November 13th.

Thank you for your flexibility as we ensure students enjoy a special experience at the musical on the 14th and celebrate our veterans on the 15th. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.

I also wanted to let you know that I will be out from November 12th until Thanksgiving. I will be having a small medical procedure on November 13th, and per my doctor’s recommendation, I will be out for two weeks. Anne Fischer, a retired principal, will be covering for me starting on November 4th. Please take a moment to read Mrs. Fischer's letter to our staff and the Meadow View community.

Un abrazo,

Mrs. Bell

Hi Meadow View Community,

It's a pleasure to introduce myself to the Meadow View School Community. I have been a public, urban educator for over 40 years. Prior to my retirement, I was the lead principal at two Madison Metropolitan School District Schools - Jefferson Middle School and Affiliated Alternatives (a collection of middle and high school alternative programs in MMSD). My teaching experiences (Milwaukee Public Schools and Madison Metropolitan School District) range from teaching kindergarten - 8th grade students with autism and behavioral/emotional disabilities to teaching college level curriculum and instruction classes for aspiring teachers. As an administrator, teacher, education researcher, and ad hoc instructor at the University of Milwaukee-Wisconsin, I have worked in over 10 school districts. I have a deep passion and commitment for public education at all levels.

Since my retirement, I’ve enjoyed subbing for principals in various school communities in the Madison and Sun Prairie School Districts. I live in Middleton, where my husband Michael and I raised our three sons. I’m fortunate to enjoy extended stays living in beautiful Bozeman, Montana with my oldest son and his family. I love being able to walk my two granddaughters to school and pick them up after school when I am with them. Their joy in heading to school each day is beautiful. Lucky me, sometimes I even get to spend the day as a grandma volunteer!"

We have some exciting news! All of Meadow View will be heading to Sun Prairie West High School to watch the final rehearsal of Seussical the Musical on Thursday, November 14, 2024. We will be walking to West H.S. and leaving at 8:00 am. Please ensure your child arrives at school on time and is dressed appropriately for the weather. We’re thrilled to enjoy this performance together, and there is no cost for this field trip!

If you are interested in volunteering as a chaperone, please note that a background check must be completed. Indicate your interest on your child’s field trip form so we can finalize our count. Background checks should be completed by November 11 if you plan on joining us. For more information and to complete the background check, please use the following links:

• Volunteering in the Sun Prairie Area School District: Link

• Background Check: Link

Please complete and return the paper permission slip to your child’s classroom teacher or submit the permission through the following Google Form.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s classroom teacher.

Sunday, November 3 | Daylight Savings

Tuesday, November 5 | End of 1st Quarter

Upcoming Events

• SCO meeting | November 12
• Whole School Field Trip | November
• Veteran's Day Assembly | November 15
• Game Night | November 20
• Fall break | November 27-29

We are excited to announce a new initiative that celebrates and encourages acts of kindness within our school community – the Uplift Kindness Wall. This vibrant space will showcase the kind gestures, words, and actions of our students, staff, and families. Whether it's helping a classmate, sharing a smile, or offering a word of encouragement, every act of kindness makes a difference!

The Uplift Kindness Wall will serve as a visual reminder of the positive impact we can all have when we choose kindness. It's an opportunity for everyone in our Meadow View family to uplift each other, create a stronger sense of community, and model empathy and compassion.

We invite all stakeholders to support this initiative by submitting messages to recognize acts of kindness! Use the following link to access the Uplift Kindness eWall and submit your message: [Insert Link Here]. Together, we can create a ripple effect of kindness that spreads far beyond our walls!

Let’s continue to uplift kindness and celebrate these small but powerful moments that shape our school’s culture!

This is a reminder to all parents that students should not bring any balls, toys, or personal belongings to school. We have enough equipment for students to use during recess, and we’ve noticed that personal items are becoming a distraction.

Hi families!

My name is Olivia Bambach and I am the new school social worker at Meadow View. Below is some information about holiday programs that are run through Sunshine Place in Sun Prairie. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions that may come up.

Have a great weekend!

ombamba@sunprairieschools.org

(608) 478-5020 ext. 3420

(608) 620-3463 Google Voice-Text Only

Thanksgiving Baskets

Thanksgiving Baskets will be distributed during regular pantry hours starting Wednesday, November 13 through Wednesday, November 27th at Sun Prairie Emergency Food Pantry.

Clients can pick up their Thanksgiving Basket during their normal pantry visit. A pantry visit is not required to pick up a Thanksgiving Basket. No sign up is required for Thanksgiving Baskets this year! This year, Baskets will be choice-based and with more options.

Spirit of Giving

The Spirit of Giving program matches families in need of gifts for their children during the December holiday season with community members who want to help. The program is available to families in Sun Prairie with children ages birth to 18. A link to sign up for Spirit of Giving will be sent out to all families enrolled in free and reduced lunch ON November 1st. Sign up will not be available until November 1st.

Dates:
November 1: Applications open
November 15: Applications close
December 14: Gift pick up-NEW LOCATION (Heartland Church)

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!

English Parent Technology Welcome Letter

English Start-up Guide

Spanish Parent Technology Welcome Letter

Spanish Start-up Guide

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.

There is no cell phone usage during school hours. Please click here to review the policy.

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.

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