The Bulldog Banter

SCHOOL HOURS

8:35AM - 3:30PM

Meadowbrook Phone Numbers

Attendance....920-662-5036

Main Line........920-662-5000

Fax Number....920-662-5050

Meadowbrook School hours are 8:35-3:30 pm. Doors will open at 8:25 am so children have time to put their coats, backpacks, or other things away and are ready for 8:35 am.

• Kindergarteners and First graders will enter/exit using Door 2

• Second - Fourth graders will enter/exit using Door 8

• Walkers will be dismissed using Door 8

March

March 18 - Hat Day

March 19-21- Forward Testing, 4th Grade

March 22 - No Sucker Sale

March 23 - GB Blizzard Youth Jersey Night

March 25-29 - Spring Break

April

April 5 - Sucker Sale

April 10 - Friday Schedule

April 11 - PTO Meeting

April 12 - No School

April 19 - Sucker Sale, GB Blizzard Laser Show/Kids Night/Dash 4 Cash

April 24 - Hawaiian/Beach Day

April 26 - Sucker Sale, GB Blizzard Yooper Night

• Everett K.

• Everett showcases Habit 6, Synergize throughout his whole school day. He excels in his ability to interact positively with others. He is constantly encouraging his peers and he doesn’t hesitate to jump in and help if he sees someone struggling. Everett even enjoys handing out his own paw points to peers that are trying hard or doing the right thing! Everett - I am proud of your compassion, your kind heart and your positivity towards others. You set a great example for those around you. You are a leader! -Mrs. Davidson

Congratulations! We hit 98% parent participation for our spring parent/teacher conferences. What a great honor to have such an incredible partnership with our families. Way to go!

Thank you for sponsoring the meals for teachers during the conference! Our teachers greatly appreciated it!

Planning Ahead: Lineville Intermediate School Class Choices

In April fourth graders and their parents will learn about the music class options at Lineville: band, chorus, and orchestra. A music class selection for fifth grade must be made by mid-April. Course descriptions and registration information will be available on April 8th, and selections must be made and the registration completed within 10 days.

Parents who desire more information at this time are invited to visit the music class websites, which are linked to the Lineville home page: lineville.hssdschools.org

As we begin a new school year, we will have grade level field trips that may need chaperones and other possible parent volunteer opportunities.

• Anyone interested in volunteering must go through the approval process that includes a background check.
• More detailed information will be shared by your student's classroom teacher regarding the details of the field trips but we encourage you to begin this process now.
• If you think you may already be approved but are unsure, please contact Tricia Gower at: tricgowe@hssdschools.org to look up your information.
• This process only needs to be completed once by an individual while your child(ren) are in the district.
• Apply Early! This process can take up to a month to complete while we wait for the results of the background check from our 3rd party vendor.
• Below is PDF with instructions with screenshots of each step of the application process.

The link below is where you'll find the information on how to set up your HSSD volunteer profile and begin this process. https://www.hssdschools.org/community/vip

1. Once you follow the link, scroll down to where it says "Get Involved" under the Volunteer Login section. Click on that and more instructions will appear.

2. Click on "Create a volunteer profile". Once you do so, another window should open up to a new website.

3. Once there, you will see "Keyword" with a search box next to it. In that search box, type the word "Howard" and hit enter. Scroll down and you will see the names of all of the schools in the district.

4. Click on Meadowbrook Elementary School and you will be brought to the Meadowbrook Elementary Volunteer Page.

5. On the right hand side of the screen there is a "Fill in an application" button, click that.

6. On the next screen, begin entering your information under "I am new to MyImpactpage.com and follow the steps to complete the application. Shortly after you complete your application, you will receive an email from Kim Decur (HSSD Volunteer Coordinator) that includes the necessary information to begin the background check process. If you do not see that email within 24 hours, check your SPAM folder as it may have ended up there. If you still do not see the email, send a message to Kim (kimbdecu@hssdschools.org) and she will look into that for you.

Any medication to be taken at school needs to be brought in by a parent with the proper medication forms.

The medication needs to be in the original container, which indicates dosage amount and frequency of medication. These items will be kept in the health room. Students are not allowed to transport medications. Parents need to bring in medications to school and take them home when a student is finished. Medications will not be given to any student without the proper paperwork on file or if the medication is not in the original container. You can print out the forms needed by clicking the link.

Please be sure to send your child with the appropriate outerwear each day. This should include winter jackets, snow pants, boots, mittens/gloves, and a hat. Please label all items with your child's name. As a rule, students go outside for recess every day when the outside temperature (factoring in the wind chill) is at or above zero degrees. Each recess is twenty minutes which can feel like a long time if they are not dressed warm. Some students are also walking to and from school and some may be standing at their bus stop for several minutes. We want all of our children to stay healthy so they can do their best at school! Chapsticks are allowed in students' backpacks.

We kindly ask families to:

• Pull all the way forward
• Do not get out of your vehicles as this will hold up the car line
• Students should enter the passenger side of your vehicle

Thank you for your assistance!

DROPPING OFF YOUR CHILD LATE IN THE MORNING

If your child will be arriving late to school in the morning, please be sure to call the attendance line to let us know. When you arrive with your child to school, you can enter the the office door and we will give them a pass to proceed to their classroom.

Did you know The Giving Tree tries to ensure all students have access to winter apparel? If your student is in need of winter apparel, please contact your school social worker!

Thank you for helping us serve over 600 children for our Holiday Store and pantry in December. Your donations make a difference in helping so many students and their families. This month we are collecting breakfast food items: Cereal, Oatmeal, Pancake Mix and Pop Tarts

Please feel free to send donations with your students to put in the collections bins/carts near the main office of school. Items can also be dropped off during school hours. The Giving Tree appreciates the community support in helping ensure food is not a barrier to a student’s education.

Learn more about The Giving Tree HERE

This month The Giving Tree is collecting donated band and orchestra instruments (must be working and in good condition). Instruments can be dropped off at the District Office, 2706 Lineville Rd, from 7:30am-4pm Monday-Friday. If you would like a donation receipt for tax purposes, please leave your contact information and a receipt will be mailed or emailed to you.

The Giving Tree appreciates the community support in helping ensure all students have access to participating in music!

https://www.hssdschools.org/community/the-giving-tree

Hello Greetings from your PTO!

Special Dates:
3/14 - Pi Day Celebration!

We have partnered with a local boutique called HOPE clothing out of De Pere. These are very different and amazing from our normal clothing. There is Meadowbrook clothing and also Bayport Clothing! Please share with everyone! Once ordered it will be ready in about 2 weeks and will be brought to the school.
Shop this link: https://hopeclothinggb.com/collections/meadowbrook?fbclid=IwAR0eDAoiOzBlod3tODrDWzVBZTT7yN-eJ6qyn0r7QnaXojid1aGmHV1HB4E

At Meadowbrook, we're proud of the incredible learning experiences happening in every classroom. That's why Mrs. Gauthier collaborates with students from each grade level to create videos showcasing a part of their educational journey.

Starting with our fourth-grade classes and moving through each grade level, Mrs. Gauthier ensures that every class at Meadowbrook gets its chance to shine by the end of the school year. From innovative projects to unforgettable field trips, these spotlights provide a glimpse into the dynamic learning environment at Meadowbrook.

To see the latest spotlights, simply scroll down below this edition of Bulldog Banter until you reach the Meadowbrook Feature section. Step into the wonderful world of Meadowbrook with us!

Our district team of social workers has put together a fantastic summary of community resources available to all community members. Please click here to read their newsletter. The Meadowbrook social worker, Ms. Katie Rabas, would be happy to talk with you further if need be. To connect with her you can fill out this form, email her at katiraba@hssdschools.org, or call/text her 920-714-1448.

Care Solace

If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace can help you quickly find treatment options matched to your needs regardless of the circumstance. Care Solace is a free and confidential service provided to students, staff, and their families by Howard-Suamico School District. Care Solace’s team is available 24/7/365 and can support you in any language.

If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:

• Call 888-515-0595 available 24/7/365
• Visit www.caresolace.com/hssd and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
• Contact a member of student services (school counselor, school social worker, school psychologist) for a warm handoff referral.

Please click here to explore some family friendly activities and outings in our area.