Month: September 2018

The Lyons Letter 9.14.18: Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

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Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

What is MTSS?  It is a multi-tier approach to early identification and support of students using key instructional strategies, universal screening tools and on-going data analysis to implement effective interventions.  

Think of the tiers within a pyramid, as you move closer to the top, or point, the more specific the support.

Tier 1– Universal Level

  • Takes place in the general education classroom on a daily basis. 
  • High-quality, differentiated, research-based instruction.

Tier II—Targeted Level

  • Takes place within or outside the general education classroom.
  • In addition to classroom instruction. 
  • Remediation of specific skills or concepts in small groups.

Tier III— Intensive Level

  • Takes place outside of the general education classroom.
  • In addition to classroom instruction.
  • Intensive skill-specific intervention.
  • One-on-one or small group instruction.

Touch base with any questions!

Mandy

Mandy Lyons

Meadow Brook Learning Consultant (LC)

alyons@rochester.k12.mi.us

MBE PTA News You Can Use 9.14.18!

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Greeting, Meadow Brook Families!
This week’s important updates from your PTA Board:
Mark Your Calendars!
 
  • Thursday, Sept. 20th: Chipotle Night Fundraiser! Dine at Chipotle between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., bring in your flyer and earn 33% back for the Meadow Brook PTA
  • Monday, Sept. 24th: PTA Meeting 6:30 p.m. in the media center; childcare provided in the gym 
  • NOTE Date Change: Trunk or Treat will now be held at Meadow Brook on Friday, Oct. 26th 

Also, get ready for the MBE fun run!

Also, Box Tops For Education is Here!

Click Here For The Box Tops Flyer

Welcome back to school, parents!

My name is Jennifer Wroza and I’m thrilled to be our school’s Box Tops for Education™ Coordinator. 

Clipping Box Tops is an easy way to help earn cash for our school. Each one is worth 10¢ for our school! Just look for the pink Box Tops on hundreds of products. All you have to do is clip them and send them to school.  You can paste them to the attached form OR you can send them in a baggy.  Just be sure to include your child’s name and teacher so they can be entered in the monthly drawing.

Last school year, we earned $1538.20 for our school from Box Tops!  

For more information on Box Tops, including a list of participating products, go to BTFE.com. Be sure to sign up as a member (it’s free!) so you can check out our school’s earnings details and get access to coupons and bonus offers.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I’m here to help make our school’s Box Tops for Education™ program a huge success this year.

Thanks for your help!

Jennifer Wroza

wroza@sbcglobal.net

Let us know if you have any questions or if you’re looking to volunteer this year!

Thanks for all you do on behalf of the kids!

Have a great weekend!

Jamie, Allison, Kristine, and Emily

MBE Safe Routes To School: In it together for the kids…safety first!

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Happy Friday Meadow Brook Families!

Please take some time to review the following safety procedures in our updated MBE Safe Routes to School brochure:

MBE Safe Routes Brochure

Please either print the brochure to hang on your fridge or let us know and we will print one for you.

Also, please take a careful look at the following safe driving guidelines:

Thank you for your continued commitment to keeping our kids safe!

Please contact Mr. Berg at sberg@rochester.k12.mi.us with any thoughts, ideas, or questions so that he can get them to the team for thoughtful processing and progress.

Have a fun, relaxing, and safe weekend!

Your MBE Safe Routes Team: John, Audrey, Janice, Christie, Leah, Emily, and Seth

Food Awareness Update 9.14.18: Table 2 Training

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Good Afternoon, Meadow Brook Partners!

Our Food Awareness Team is always looking to enhance our practice regarding food safety and inclusion.  To that end, we have update training for those interested in being certified to send their non-allergy students to school with “Table 2” allergy safe lunches so that they can sit with friends who are impacted by food allergies.

Please print and read the following information if you are interested: MBE Food Awareness Table 2 Packet

Once you have completed a thorough reading of the packet, please complete the following form and reach out to Mr. Berg at sberg@rochester.k12.mi.us for next steps: MBE Table 2 Training Completion Form

Also, please remember to talk to your teacher or contact Mr. Berg with questions about snack and other food in school.

Here’s a refresher on district guidelines:

Thank you for your continued commitment to keeping our kids safe, happy, and together in learning and fun!

Your MBE Food Awareness Team: Paula, Jennifer, Leah, and Seth

 

Hero Headlines 9.14.18: Literacy, Respect, and Communcation

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Good Afternoon, Meadow Brook Partners!

Thanks to all who were able to attend curriculum night last night!  On behalf of the Meadow Brook staff, we truly enjoyed the change to spend some time getting to you know a bit better and sharing our enthusiasm for another joyful school year!

Three Things: Literacy Learning, The MBE S.C.O.P.E of Vision, and Communication

LITERACY LEARNING:

I mentioned the book “Rufus Goes To Sea” in one of the whole-group sessions.

Kim Griswell and Valeri Gorbachev do an outstanding job of writing and drawing about this young pig’s love for reading, and how that love translates into a world of possibilities.

Rufus is a great example of what we hope and strive for with regard to a love for literature and a command of literacy for each of our students.  Rufus’ ability to fully transport himself through space and time by way of his favorite books is a wonderful example of the power of reading.

The author and illustrator demonstrate the power of creativity, imagination, and dedication to one’s craft.

The combination of access to literacy learning tools like books, journals, paper, pencils, and crayons, and the understanding that we are all readers, writers, and explorers is explosive, life changing, and magical!

Please continue to share joyful reading and writing experiences with your children at home.  It should always be joyful, pressure free, and guided by your children’s interests and excitement!

THE MBE S.C.O.P.E. of Vision:

As I mentioned last night, the graphic below represents our Meadow Brook S.C.O.P.E of Vision (Student-Centered, Optimistic, and Partnership-Enhanced).

We are committed to a core that puts students first, with our RCS Respect Code squarely at the foundation.  All stakeholders, starting with students must be Safe, Valued, and Respected at all times!

Through every challenge, we remain positive and optimistic, holding firm to the belief that each one is short-term, limited-in-scope, and solvable!

We believe that it’s ok to question one another’s judgement and that it’s healthy to question one another’s ideas, but that questioning one another’s motivation can deteriorate our the positive, productive nature of our partnerships.

Thought every challenge and every triumph, we trust that we are each only motivate to care for and serve our students well!

COMMUNICATION:

Please visit our website regularly for information and updates:

Meadow Brook Elementary School Website

Please join us on Twitter by going to our page and clicking the “Sign UP” icon followed by the “Follow” icon on our @ThinkMBE twitter feed.  When you tweet, please include the @ThinkMBE handle & the hashtag #ThinkMBE

@ThinkMBE on Twitter

Please take the time to read this “Message From The Meadow” when it comes out weekly, or, return to the homepage it during the week to scroll through for information and updates.

ThinkMBE “Message From The Meadow” Blog

Thank you for your partnership…in it together for the kids!

Wishing you a restful, peaceful, and joyful weekend!

 

Seth

Seth E. Berg

Principal

Meadow Brook Elementary

Rochester Community Schools

Call: (248) 726 – 4101

Click: sberg@rochester.k12.mi.us

My Reflective Journey: Berg’s Eye View

 

 

 

Updates From The Office 9.7.18

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A few friendly reminders from the Meadow Brook Office!

  • Please update emergency cards on ParentVUE (even if no changes…must be submitted).
  • If you bring your child to school after the 8:58 AM bell please park in the lot and come to the office to sign him/her in.
  • Please send picture forms in by Monday.
  • Please bring any medicine and compete any Medical Action Plan (MAP) forms asap.
  • You can Contact Mrs. Legree at (248) 726 – 4102 or jlegree@rochester.k12.mi.us

Thank you!

The Lyons Letter: LC Welcome and Introduction

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Who Am I? What do I Do?

              My name is Mandy Lyons, I ‘m the Learning Consultant here at Meadow Brook Elementary.  My background is in reading, data and assessment, including over ten years of classroom teaching experience.  I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Education, with minors in Language Arts and Math, a Master of Arts degree in Teaching Reading and Writing, and an Ed. Specialist Degree in Leadership, all from Rochester’s own Oakland University—go Golden Grizzlies!  I also hold a state endorsement as a Reading Specialist. 
          As learning consultant I work closely with grade levels teachers, using current research and data, to support differentiated instruction and best practices, in and out of the classroom.  I provide student services based on our Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, with a focus on continuous positive progress regarding student growth and learning.  I also support, and coordinate all assessment practices, including state and district assessments.  Please touch base at any time with thoughts, ideas, or questions!
 
                               alyons@rochester.k12.mi.us
                               248-726-4100, ext. 4109