Month: April 2019

MBE PTA Gift To School Grants Are Available!

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The Meadow Brook Elementary PTA is fortunate to once again have funds available to fund one-time Gift to School grants*.

We would like to have input from our parents, teachers and staff members as to how these funds should be spent.

If you have a request, please complete the attached form and return it to the PTA President Mailbox in the school office by Friday May 10th or email it to ptameadowbrookelementary@gmail.com no later than Sunday May 12th.

The PTA board will hold a preliminary review of the proposals at its May executive board meeting.

The proposals will be presented, along with the board’s recommendations, for discussion at the PTA meeting on Wednesday, May 15th.

Final selection and approval of proposals will take place at the Tuesday, June 4th PTA meeting. Please note, the PTA’s priorities lay in helping all of Meadow Brook’s students.

Therefore, greater weight will be given to proposals for items/projects that benefit the entire building.

*These funds will be available for use in the 2019-20 school year.

The Hometown Hustle is Almost Here!

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It’s not too late to sign up for the Hometown Hustle.

Our boys run club and their parents will be participating for Meadow Brook.

The Hometown Hustle is a Rochester Community Schools Foundation 5K  and will be held this year on Saturday May 11.

The 14th annual run is a treasured tradition and the principal fundraiser for the foundation. The cost is $26 for adults and $13 for students K-12.

Visit Hometown Hustle for more information and/or to register.

Register before Tuesday April 30th to receive a free t-shirt.

AIA Authors are Coming to Meadow Brook!

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The authors will be visiting Meadow Brook this week on Thursday May 2.

K/1 Author Josh Funk will be presenting at about 9:15 a.m.

4/5 Author Kirby Larson will be there at 11:15 a.m.

2/3 Author Erin Soderberg will be presenting at about 2:30 p.m.

The Authors will also be autographing books in person and taking photos at the Rochester Hills Public Library on Wednesday, May 1 from 4-6 p.m.

MBE PTA Family Restaurant Night at Noodles and Co.

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Join us this Wednesday, May 1 at Noodles & Company in the Village.

25% of all purchases (dine-in and carry-out) will be donated back to the Meadow Brook PTA.

At 6 p.m., watch some of our teachers and staff compete in a noodle eating contest.

Who will bring home the trophy this year?

Bring the attached flyer (also coming home with students this week).

The WAG 4/29 – 5/5

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Monday, April 29th
  • 5:30 PM Author’s in April Fundraising Banquet (Palazzo Grande)

Tuesday, April 30th

  • 1:15 PM Lockdown Drill

Wednesday, May 1st

  • Used School Supplies Drive Begins
  • 5:30 PM Restaurant Night & Noodle Eating Contest (Noodles and Co. in The Village)

Thursday, May 2nd

  • Authors In April Authors Visits to Meadow Brook

Friday, May 3rd

  • Mother’s Day Tea (Kindergarten)

Autism Awareness: Friendships

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Be A Meadow Brook Hero!

Safe. Respectful. Responsible.

Meadow Brook Elementary School is fortunate to serve lots of friends who are impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Here are some ways we can strengthen our bonds with friends who have ASD:

  1. Remember that friends with ASD value the friendships we share.  Just like our friends who don’t have autism, friends with ASD are each unique. Some friends with ASD are more social and some are less social.  We should make sure all our friends know we care about them.
  2. Remember to be patient when talking with and listening to friends with ASD.  Our friends with ASD tend to communicate in unique ways. If it takes a bit more time to share thinking with some friends than it does with others that’s ok.  You’ll find that taking the time to listen carefully and respond with kindness helps friendships grow.
  3. Speak clearly and show friends with ASD what you mean. Sometimes our friends with ASD need a little more time to understand what we’re talking about.  It’s important that we speak slowly and clearly when we’re talking with friends who have ASD.  We can also use hand gestures and even pictures to help communicate.  Our friends with ASD often like to see the things they’re hearing about.
  4. Include friends with ASD in your plans. Our friends with ASD like to play and have fun just like anyone else. Your parents can help you communicate with families so that you’re including friends with ASD in your plans in and outside of school. Playing together and sharing time can help build strong and lasting friendships.
  5. Think about and be respectful of differences. Our friends with ASD often experience something called “sensory challenges,” which means they might not like loud noises, bright lights, and/or the way some fabrics feel to the touch. As we get to know our friends with ASD we should keep this in mind, work hard to understand our friends likes and dislikes, and take those likes and dislikes into account when we’re talking and playing with them.
  6. Be real. The fact is, our friends with ASD are friends just like anyone else. We all have differences that make us unique. Always make sure that you treat friends with ASD like you would anyone else through the typical challenges and celebrations that come along with being friends.

For more information about ASD and friendships you can click the following link: How To Be A Fiend To Someone To Autism

Sharing our stories with open hearts and open minds,

Your MBE Diversity and Inclusion Team

 

The WAG 4/22 – 4/28

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Monday, April 22nd

  • Earth Day

Tuesday, April 23rd

  • Mrs. Schroeck’s Class to Stony Creek Schoolhouse
  • 5th Grade to Lansing
  • 8 AM – 3PM Culturally Proficient Leadership Training (Mr. Berg)
  • 6 PM – 8 PM Talk To You Child About Race w/ Dr. Jay Marks (Caring Steps Gym – Dinner Provided)

Wednesday, April 24th

  • Mrs. Czarniowski’s Class to Stony Creek Schoolhouse
  • Secretary Appreciation Day!  Thank you Mrs. Legree & Ms. Eastman!
  • 6 PM – 8 PM Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Parent/Staff Meeting (RCS Admin – Harrison Room – All are welcome!)

Thursday, April 25th

  • 5th Grade to Downtown Rochester
  • Mrs. Piechlaski’s Class to Stony Creek Schoolhouse
  • 2PM – 5PM First Lego League World Expo (Cobo Center)
  • 3 PM Light It Up Blue for Autism Assembly

Friday, April 26th

  • Career Day
  • 9AM – 12PM First Lego League World Expo (Cobo Center)
  • 12:10 PM Dismissal (half day for students)

Saturday, April 27th

  • 10:30 AM – 1PM First Lego League World Expo Awards (Cobo Center)

Sunday, April 28th

  • Orthodox Easter

Autism Awareness: Did You Know?

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Did you know that Autism is officially called Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD?

So what is a “spectrum disorder?”

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the name of a group of developmental disorders which includes a wide range, or a “spectrum,” of symptoms, skills, and levels of disability.

In a nutshell, spectrum means that some people are mildly impaired by their symptoms, while others are severely disabled.

Really it’s just like anyone who has strengths and weaknesses.

You can find more information at: Statewide Autism Resource Training (START) Project

What will you do this week to extend your friendship with a friend affected by ASD?

Sharing our stories with open minds and open hearts,

Your MBE Diversity & Inclusion Team

Thank You MBE PTA: Carnival, Toiletries, and Running…Oh My!

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This years carnival was nothing short of amazing!

Thank you so much for the dedicated contributions of our wonderful PTA and the host of volunteers including family members, teachers, support staff, and students who contributed to this one of kind extravaganza!

Also, our PTA is joined up with our our Student Council to promote this year’s Hometown Hustle!

Please register today at:

Hometown Hustle Registration Link

Finally, don’t forget that Monday is the last day to bring toiletries in for our MBE PTA Toiletry Drive 2019!

Thanks for the incredible things you do MBE PTA…in it together for the kids!

Seth

 

Seth E. Berg

Principal

Meadow Brook Elementary

Call: (248) 726 -4101

Click: sberg@rochester.k12.mi.us

My Reflective Journey: Berg’s Eye View

The WAG 4/15 – 4/21

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Monday, April 15th

  • Mrs. Czarniowski’s Class Travels to Dutton Farms
  • Last Day for MBE PTA Toiletry Drive!

Tuesday, April 16th

  • Mr. Noronha’s Class Travels to Dutton Farms

Wednesday, April 17th

  • 8:15 AM Student Council Meeting (2nd Semester Reps)

Thursday, April 18th

  • Popcorn Day
  • Multiples Sprit Day (and/or wear your “Be A Hero” shirt!)

Friday, April 18th

  • No School (Good Friday)

Saturday, April 19th

  • Passover

Sunday, April 20th

  • Easter