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Apr 29 & 30 - 5th Grace MCA Science Test

May 1 - Principal Appreciation Day

May 1 - Dodge Middle School Family Engagement Night (5:30 - DMS)

May 2 - School Lunch Hero Day

May 2 - 3rd Field Trip - MN Zoo

May 2 - PTP Carnival

May 5 - School Nurse Day

May 5 - PTP Meeting - 6pm - Media Center

May 6 - 5th Grade Spring Band Concert

May 8 - Spring Into Kindergarten Event - 4-5pm

May 9 - Teacher Appreciation Day

We'd like to invite you to share any information you'd like our school staff to know about your child as we begin to plan for the 2025-26 school year. The intent of this form is to allow parents to share information about their child's learning style, strengths, interests, needs, or any other information relevant to our planning process.

Please know that specific teacher requests cannot be honored. There are a lot of important factors that play into creating balanced class lists that must be prioritized.

Process: Parent input forms must be printed and handed into the main office by Friday, May 9th for consideration. Printed forms are required because they are used when sorting and balancing classroom sections. The ability to provide input is offered for more than 600 students, so please do not send your input via email.

Parent Input Form

Our last day of school is Tuesday, June 3 our dismissal time will be at 11am. All students have the opportunity to have a bagged lunch from the kitchen on that day. In order to have enough supplies we ask that families submit a lunch order form before Tuesday, May 13.

You can find the form below or a paper copy will be coming home today with your student.

Thank you!

5th Grade Families,

Welcome to Middle School! In the coming weeks, there will be many opportunities for you and your child to learn more about the middle school experience. Depending on your child’s middle school assignment, please plan to attend one of the following 5th Grade Family Engagement nights:

• Boeckman Middle School - Monday, May 12 at 5:30 PM

• Dodge Middle School - Thursday, May 1 at 5:30 PM

On this evening, staff will discuss the transition to 6th grade and families will have an opportunity to see the building. Administrators and counselors will be available for questions as well. Please do not hesitate to be in contact if we can support the transition to middle school in any way.

We look forward to beginning our partnership for the next several years!

Andy Nelson, Dodge Middle School Principal

Joe Sage, Boeckman Middle School Principal

Skip the stores and save both time and money on back-to-school shopping with a Sprout School Supply Kit. These kits are teacher-approved, matching our Meadowview supply lists and will be delivered to school and ready for the first day. Again, this school year, we’re offering families the opportunity to Pay It Forward and purchase an additional school supply kit to donate to a deserving child at our school if they are interested. All Pay It Forward Kits will be provided to the administration at the close of our sale and distributed to local students, so they are all set for the first day.

Order now at sproutsupplies.com using School Code MES005 Order deadline is 06/17/25!

Purchasing this kit is optional and is offered by Meadowview as service to our families - online ordering only!

Congratulations to our March Students of the Month. The character trait for the month of March was Perseverance. These students were selected by their teachers for showing these traits throughout the school day in the classroom and around the building.

On April 10th we had 60 students participate in our Science Fair! There were participants in grades K-5 - such great projects. All of the students have so much to be proud of - they worked so hard and it definitely showed. We are so proud of all of the students.

Check out this Mental Health Minute regarding School Refusal shared with us from Associated Clinic of Psychology.

1 Week until the Carnival!! HOORAY!!!!

Carnival help NEEDED!!! Sign-up HERE!

The Silent Auction is going to be AMAZING!!!! Bidding is open NOW!!!!!!! Check-it-out HERE! Bidding is all online. All items will be available to view at the carnival. Bidding will close Saturday, May 3 @ noon! Good Luck!! Share the link with family and friends!

All additional carnival info can be found HERE. Can’t wait to see you all there!

Learn more about the Meadowview PTP: https://linktr.ee/meadowviewptp

Guys and Dolls is a beloved, classic musical set in New York City in 1949. The story follows Nathan Detroit, Sky Masterson, Miss Adelaide, and Sarah Brown as they fall in and out of love and figure out who they want to be in the process. It is a comedy full of big dance numbers and jazzy show tunes. The show is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year and continues to be one of the most enduring and endearing Broadway productions of all time, boasting familiar songs like "Luck Be a Lady" and "Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat." You'll be blown away by the lights, costumes, and choreography!

We would like to invite you to our production at Boeckman Middle School. Shows are April 24th-27th and May 1st- 3rd. This show is rated PG and great for all ages. Order tickets HERE, as the best seats are selling quickly.

In addition to our seven public performances beginning on Thursday, April 24, we are also offering a FREE Senior Citizen Preview at 4pm on Tuesday, April 22. Please share this information with all area seniors - there is no cost and no tickets are required. Additionally, all 8th graders in Farmington will see a performance of the show on Wednesday, April 23 at 1pm.

You can also learn more about the show (and see lots of cool rehearsal photos) by visiting our pages on Instagram and Facebook (@FHSTheaterMN).

⭐If you have a learner who is a MAJOR musical theater fan- read below for an exciting opportunity! ⭐

We are inviting elementary and middle school students to be "Junior" Guys and Dolls for a day!

You - yes YOU - could have a chance to get a private backstage tour, photo with cast members, and more. This opportunity is for learners in grades 4 through 8, you have a chance to see musical theater up close and personal!

Apply now to become one of our "Junior" Guys and Dolls and you'll get a private backstage tour (see the sets up close and meet the cast & crew), autographs and your own souvenir Playbill, a photo with cast members, and more!!! And you just might get to see it from the actors' perspective! But space is limited and applications are being approved on a first-come, first-serve basis.

There are seven public performances between April 24 and May 3 - apply for any of the dates that work for your family.

Students will receive a backstage tour, get autographs in a souvenir Playbill, and have their photo taken with cast members.

Students and their families will need to purchase tickets to the performance, please visit www.farmingtontigers.com/tickets to secure your seats in advance.

To apply- use this form- Junior Guys and Dolls for a day The form must be completed by a parent/guardian.

Meadowview Elementary welcomes visitors for lunch with our students. Lunch times are listed below.

A couple of reminders:

• please use Door #1 and sign in at the office
• while you may bring food in for your student, food should not be shared with other students at any time
• when students are dismissed for recess, please return to the office to sign out, visitors are not able to be on the playground or in other areas of the building (ex: hallways and classrooms)

When your student is arriving to school after the 7:40am late bell or leaving before the 2:10pm dismissal bell an adult must sign them in/out in the office. Please come to the office through Door #1.

When students arrive late their attendance will be updated, lunch count taken, and a pass given for their teacher. This allows the teacher to know the student has been checked in and attendance has been updated.

When students are picked up early please plan for an extra 5 minutes, it is sometimes difficult to track down a classroom in the building and the extra time allows for everyone to not be rushed. When you arrive we will call for the student, this allows the learning to continue as long as possible. Letting your student's teacher know ahead of time is helpful so they can be packed up and ready when we call.

As always, thank you for your partnership.

7:25am - first bell rings, doors unlock for students to enter the building

7:40am - last bell rings, learning begins

2:10pm - dismissal, students are walked out by classroom teachers

Is your student ill? Do they have an appointment and will be late to school? Planning a vacation? All of these situations and more can now be reported to the Meadowivew Office through our online attendance form! Head over to the Meadowview Home Page and on the left hand side find the Student Absence Form in the Quick Links.

Getting to school on time is just as important as being at school. Research shows that continued tardiness leads to poor attendance. Many of the most important parts of a student's day happen within the first 15 minutes. This is often when they have a time to socialize with their peers, orient themselves for the day, take care of necessary business, and connect with their teacher before the day starts. Never underestimate the power of the first 15 minutes of school!

Please make sure your child's teacher has an accurate, up-to-date plan for your child's dismissal at the end of the day.

When changes are needed, please communicate those changes with your child's teacher prior to the start of the school day. We cannot always guarantee teachers will see emails during the work day (as it depends on the activities they have planned with the students).

For EMERGENCY CHANGES, please communicate with the teacher and call the front office no later than 2pm. Changes to end of day routines are difficult for students and teachers. If at all possible please change YOUR routine instead of your students routine.

Students entering grades 1-12 can take the stage in Storybook Theatre’s adaptation of The Little Mermaid! In partnership with Farmington Community Education, this exciting theatre camp gives young actors the chance to bring a classic tale to life while building confidence, creativity, and stage skills in a professional environment. Storybook Theatre is a touring theatre company dedicated to inspiring young artists through high-quality theatrical experiences.

Upon registration your child is automatically accepted into the cast, no acting experience necessary! Don’t miss this chance to be part of the magic of live theatre – sign up here: https://bit.ly/4cbrKLH

Did you know there is a place on the Farmington Area Public Schools website where you can find Community Resources that are available?

Just visit the website (link above) - select News - Community Resources - check it out!