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Dec 17 - STAR Academy (MUST BE ENROLLED)

Dec 18 - Trimester 1 Report Cards Live on Infinite Campus - 2pm

Dec 19 - Kindergarten - Winter Party

Dec 19 - STAR Academy (MUST BE ENROLLED)

Dec 23-Jan 3 - No School - Winter Break

Jan 6 - School Resumes

Jan 10 - No School (ELEMENTARY ONLY)

Jan 16 - Student Recognition Ceremony - 7am - Media Center

Jan 17 - Mismatched Day

Jan 20 - No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Kindergarten Enrollment for Fall 2025 - Opens December 2nd

Do you have a friend or neighbor with a 4 or 5 year old child? Will their child be going to kindergarten next fall? Help us spread the word that Kindergarten Enrollment for 2025 opens on December 2nd. Feel free to direct interested families to the following website for additional information: Kindergarten Informational Page

Daily attendance is an important component of academic success. In order to maximize student attendance, we request that all late arrivals and early dismissals for non-health related and non-emergency situations be avoided whenever possible. The beginning of the day is an important time for students because it eases them into their daily routine and helps to prepare them for the events of the day. The last 20 minutes of the day is an important time to bring closure to a day of learning, share class announcements and reminders, help students pack their bags with homework and communication, and prepare students for a successful transition home. We understand, though, that there are times this may not be possible. If your child needs to leave early, we ask that you notify the school ahead of time so your child is prepared to leave at the appropriate dismissal time. Our attendance line is 651-460-3105. Thank you in advance for your partnership with this.

Nurse Jill and Nurse Tammy are looking for gently used pants for the Health Office. Leggings, sweatpants, or pants with drawstrings are the ask. Please do not send jeans or khaki type pants as these are difficult to fit a wide variety of students. We appreciate the help!

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

iPads, water bottles, instruments, lunches, and more! All things forgotten by students each day.

When bringing in a forgotten item, please place item on our *NEW* Forgotten Items Cart. The cart is positioned right outside the office door, please add a post-it and your student's name and teacher (if known). No need to come into the office! This cart will be checked throughout the day and items will be delivered in a timely manner.

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.

Have a younger child at home who’s 3-5 years old?

Farmington Community Education’s next Early Childhood Screening is Friday, December 6! This free screening provides a snapshot of your child’s growth, development, and learning. It’s required before entering Kindergarten in a public school and is recommended at age 3, but children can also be screened at ages 4 or 5. Interpreter services are available at no cost. For more information, visit bit.ly/FarmingtonECScreening.

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!