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Issue: #1August 13, 2014


Hi Mustangs! We hope you're having a fun-filled summer. It's hard to believe we're only a few weeks away from the first day of school!  As another magnificent year at Meadows approaches, we'd like to update you on a few fun, important things...

 

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Meadows Class Posting & Pride Day - Saturday, Aug. 23, 9am - 1pm

Come find out which class you're in next year, reconnect with friends, help spiff up the campus, join the PTA, get your new Meadows T-Shirts, buy SCRIP, order your child's emergency kit, sign up to volunteer, and more! Class lists will be posted at 9:30am. Meadows Cub Scouts will be selling donuts in the morning and pizza later in the day.  This always-awesome event is one you don't want to miss. Please bring your labeled shovels, work gloves, and a smile. Questions? Email Becki Winckler at rbwinckler@me.com or Sofia Rodriguez-Luis at sofia65@mac.com.

Principal Meet & Greet - Thursday, August 14th

Don't miss the final Meet and Greet to welcome our new Principal!
  
Thursday -   August 14th
5 - 8pm Open House
Kinder, 1st & 2nd grade parents
Home of Jenni & Todd Tucker
1158 Lynngrove Drive, MB
  
Please drop by to say hello to Katherine as well as to catch up with other Meadows parents.  We know that you may have more than one child at Meadows; please try to attend the grade level of your oldest child.  However, if you missed last weeks Meet & Greet feel free to stop on by this Thursday.  
Light appetizers and drinks will be served.
  
We look forward to seeing you and giving our new Principal a warm Meadows welcome!
  
Meadows PTA
 Tragedy for Meadows family relative
The Jackson family has suffered a tragedy and could use your prayers and support.  A little less than a week ago Tricia Jackson's brother, Chad Larivee suffered a traumatic neck and spinal cord injury following a fall from a three story roof. After being airlifted to Rhode Island Trauma Center and after 9 hours of surgery, he remains stable but in intensive care and the long term prognosis regarding his ability to walk or move again remains unclear at best.  Chad is a fantastic father of three beautiful children, husband, son, brother and friend. He is also an incredibly brave and hard working Massachusetts firefighter that has often put his life on the line for others. Now he needs our help. For the many of you who have already contributed from across the country with your money, time and prayers, the Jackson's can not thank you enough. For the many that have reached out looking for a way to help, here are some avenues for you to consider.
(1) Please consider contributing to a fund his fellow firefighters have put together to help cover the considerable medical costs associated with a long recovery.  http://www.gofundme.com/ci2rmk
  
(2) Please consider packaging anything for a silent auction/raffle the firemen are putting together for a fundraising event that will occur in October. Tickets, apparel, autographed items, experiences all will go a long way. The point of contact/address for this event is:
Firefighter Larivee Fundraiser
ATTN: Chief Bradshaw
50 School Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(3) Please share the following link via twitter and facebook to help spread the word.... http://www.gofundme.com/ci2rmk
(4) Continue to please keep Chad, his wife Jeannie, children Lindsey (13), Liam (12), Brendan (8) all in your thoughts and prayers.
The Jackson family thanks you for your thoughtful consideration and for all the heartfelt sentiment and support many of you have shared with their family. 

KINDERGARTEN MEET & GREET AND KINDER PARENTS BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT- Monday, August 25th

10:45 - 11:15am - Parents & kinders come to the Kindergarten patio to enjoy yummy popsicles with your new friends!

 

5:30pm - Parents join the Kindergarten teachers in their classrooms to learn about important classroom and school policies, what to do and bring on the first day of school, etc. (parents only)

 Join & Donate to the Meadows PTA!
Do it at Class Posting & Pride Day, do it online, or print out the form to turn in -- it's easier than ever to make a big difference for our school!  Joining and donating is your first step toward becoming a Meadows "Super Stang" family and being entered to win an iPad Mini!
SAVE the DATEs
First day of school - Tuesday, August 26th
  
Labor Day (No School) - Monday, Sept 1st
  

Back to School Night (Grades 1-5) and 1st PTA Meeting - September 18th

 

Meadows Movie Night- September 19th