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Reflecting On A Wonderful International Day At MBE!

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“In Diversity There is Beauty And There Is Strength!” – Maya Angelou

Greetings, Meadow Brook Partners!

Thank you very much to our incredible PTA and the wonderful volunteers who put their time and energy into making sure that our staff, our parents, and our students had a meaningful, engaging, and fun diversity and inclusion experience on Friday!

Please see below for some reflective sharing on the 2019 MBE International Day Event!

Also, join us on Twitter by following our @ThinkMBE handle for regular Meadow Brook Hero updates!

Thanks again for another great Meadow Brook Event!

Your Meadow Brook Hero Celebration Team

MBE International Day Is Coming!

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“In Diversity There Is Beauty And There Is Strength!” – Maya Angelou

Meadow Brook is hosting an International Day for the Meadow Brook community to come together to celebrate the school’s rich ethnic diversity.

The event will be held on Friday, May 24 from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Each grade will have 30 minutes to “travel” the world by visiting different “countries” or tables.

We have the following countries hosting a table to share their cultures: Australia, Canada, China, Egypt, India, Peru and the Philippines.

If you don’t see your country of origin on the list and would like to host a table about your heritage, contact Kristine Ma at krma17@gmail.com.

If you’d like to help with set-up, clean-up or taking students around during the event, visit the sign-up genius: MBE International Day Sign Up

Sharing with open hearts and open minds,

Your MBE Diversity and Inclusion Team

MBE WAG 3/4 – 3/10

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Monday, March 4th

  • 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM West Middle School Visits Fifth Grade
  • 1 PM – 3 PM Officer Ludd Visits Fifth Grade
  • 6:30 PM RCS Reflections Event (Stony Creek High School)

Tuesday, March 5th

  • 4:45 PM MBE PTA Talent Show Dress Rehearsal

Wednesday, March 6th

  • 2:30 PM Tornado Drill

Thursday, March 7th

  • 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM Child Study TEAM (MBE Staff)
  • 9:30 AM – 11 AM K/3 Force and Energy Collaboration (Kubik/Piechalski)
  • 3 PM Fifth Grade Camp Student Presentation
  • 4 PM Fifth Grade Camp Parent Presentation
  • 6 PM MBE PTA Talent Show

Friday, March 8th

  • Wear you “Be A Hero” Shirt Friday
  • March Is Reading Month Spirit Day: Wear Your Favorite Hat With Words
  • 8:15 AM – 8:45 AM MBE Principal’s Advisory Team Meeting (MBE Staff)
  • 12:10 Dismissal (PM Records Day For MBE Staff)
  • 3 PM – 11 PM MBE Air Time Family Event

Saturday, March 9th

  • Mr. Berg Leaves for China

Sunday, March 10th

  • No Special Events

Autism Awareness: Looking Inside & Love

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Greetings, Meadow Brook Partners!

One of the greatest sources of pride for all Meadow Brook Heroes that we are a diverse learning community, sharing our journey together with compassion, kindness, and love!

We live and learn with a growth mindset, which means with hard work, dedication, and open minds and hearts we know we can alway get better in any area of focus.

Here’s the thoughtful & creative John Spencer sharing his thinking on Carol Dweck’s work around Growth Mindset if you’re interested:

At Meadow Brook, one of things we are constantly seeking to grow is our understanding and apperception for one another.

This week I woful ask you to think about autism.

Did you know that some of our friends are not yet able to communicate in ways that most others their age are?  Not yet.

This communication challenge can lead to unique frustrations and even communication that can seem out of the ordinary and even confusing at times.

As we think about autism and communication this week, let’s work with one another and with our incredible students to strive for growth in our already compassionate school community.

Let’s remember that the best way to communication is on a foundation of love.  After all, our shared love, understanding, and a dedication to kindness makes this world a better place for all of us with each passing day.

How about these Meadow Brook Heroes who spend their weekend making a kindness poster for all to learn from and enjoy:

Finally, here’s David Flood – a “Youth Inspirational Speaker” talking about the incredible impact of looking inside & love:

Thank you to Mrs. Nazione for bringing this video to our attention.  It’s one that you will be glad you watched.

I’m certainly better off for it!

Thank you for your patience and your partnership…in it tougher for the kids!

 

Seth

 

Seth E. Berg

Principal

Meadow Brook Elementary

Call: (248) 726 -4101

Click: sberg@rochester.k12.mi.us

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