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Dear Meadowbrook Families,

It is already May and we are maximizing every instructional minute possible! All 4K-Grade 5 students are engaged in exceptional learning experiences and working to gain proficiency in each standard before they move on to their next grade level! In addition, students are showcasing their yearly achievement gains through the PALS and MAP Assessments. Results of these assessments will be shared with you soon!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the incredible volunteers who have showcased their leadership this past month:

Tracie Kitchener and all who helped with Family Day at The Springs on April 18th!

Amanda Shaske and the Justice Service League for the Rummage Sale on April 26th! Thank you to those who offered to sell items and/or donate baked goods! What a wonderful way to give back to our community!

Megan Braatz and her leadership with High Interest Day on May 3rd! Your leadership provided an awesome day filled with amazing activities! Thank you to the many others who helped organize the day and/or facilitate sessions! Your efforts are truly appreciated!

The PTA Sunshine Committee for providing staff members with “Teacher Appreciation Week” recognition this week! We are beyond thankful for your ongoing love and support!

I am grateful to announce that we will be welcoming Mrs. Richelle Fueger to our Meadowbrook Family in Grade 4! Mrs. Fueger will be replacing Lisa Bruce as she begins her next chapter as a retiree- see the tribute on the next page! For the past 15 years, Mrs. Fueger has been in the School District of Waukesha at Heyer, Prairie, and Hawthorne. We are very excited to have her with us!

You are once again asked for your feedback as we are beginning to develop Homeroom Class Lists for the 2019-2020 school year. While I cannot accept specific teacher requests, I am happy to consider details about your child’s learning style and social needs. Please see the note that you received about this in your child’s Thursday Folder on May 9th, and submit confidential information to me by Friday, May 24th.

Please consider joining us at our annual Adult Game Night on Friday, May 10th, at Tuscan Hall. You are guaranteed to have fun, as we have an opportunity outside of the school building to socialize and share some laughs! We hope to see you there!

As we finish the last few weeks of the school year, we are looking forward to creating many unforgettable memories with all of our students. On behalf of the entire Meadowbrook staff, thank you for your support as we lead your child on their educational journey. Have a terrific end to the school year and let us know if we can help you in any way!

With gratitude,

Jessica N. Barry Principal

May-June 2019

Inside this Issue:

Notes from Mrs. Barry 1-2

Retirement News 3

Roarin’ Reminders 4-5

Special Events 6

Health News 7

What You Need to Know About Measles 8

Tick Management 9

Awesome Fundraising 10

Shout Outs 11

What Kids Learn in 4K 12

Meadowbrook Art Show 13

Fun and Practical Spanish! 14

Summer Food/Summer Fun 15

Daddy-Daughter Dance 16

Community Health Beat 17

STEM For Girls 18

2019-2020 Calendar 19

May Birthdays 20

June Birthdays 21

July Birthdays 22

August Birthdays 23

May Calendar 24

June Calendar 25

Kids Fun Page 26-30

M e a d o w b r o o k P r i d e P r e s s

N ot e s From M rs . B arr y

Growing Learners &

Inspiring Possibilities

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Congratulations to Mrs. Lisa Bruce Lisa Bruce, esteemed Meadowbrook teacher for the past 36 years, will be retiring at the end of the school year. If you have ever had the pleasure of meeting her, she is an extraordinary educator and an incredibly beautiful person. Her kindness, empathy, and nurture have helped many students and so many others to strive to be become individuals. Mrs. Bruce- you are remarkable and have forev-er changed our lives! Congratulations and make your next adventure unforgettable! Godspeed, dear friend!

Counseling Connection This month during social/emotional learning lessons, students worked on career planning and year-end review. The school counselor provide learning activities within the lesson that helped students recognize their learning style and unique aspects of their personalities. Please ask your student what they learned about themselves from this activity.

Has Your Family Received An Attendance Letter? The School District of Waukesha believes that successful students attend school on a regular basis. Schools across the district are required to send letters of concern to families once a child misses five days of school, ten days of school, and/or has accrued multiple tardies. Understand that these letters are “form letters” that are generated through Infinite Campus. If you are the recipient of one of these letters and have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Barry directly. Remem-ber that is always best to obtain medical excuses for your child each time that they have to attend an appointment during school hours. Medical appointments do not count towards the ten-day limit.

Did You Know That Many Teachers Work Over The Summer Months? The last teacher workday for the 2018-2019 school year is on Tuesday, June 11th. However, many teachers still attend conferences and workshops over the summer, as well as work on their upcom-ing plans. If you need to reach any teacher over the summer months, you are welcome to send them an email and they will respond to you when they are able. Otherwise, Mrs. Barry does work over the summer months, so it is fine to reach out to her. Her direct line is 262-970-2010.

Summer Building Renovation Starting on June 11th, our building will begin a Secure Entrance Building Renovation that is project-ed to be finished by Open House in August. That being said, understand that starting on June 12th, the entrance to our building will not be through the front doors. You will need to contact Mrs. Barry directly for access: jnbarry@waukesha.k12.wi.us

More information about this will be in our brief June Newsletter.

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Dear Meadowbrook Families,

I am retiring after the 2018-2019 school year. WOW! It has gone by so quickly. After my interview with the principal, Fred Jones, I had a feeling that I would be offered the job. Jill Cooley (secretary at that time) gave me a tour of this four-year old school. It was impressive with its open classrooms and team approach.

I was hired the week before school started in August of 1983. From the moment I met the staff, Elouise Ben-ner, Katie Kara, Rick Samann, Ellen Wruck, and Gail Moran, I knew I was in a special place. They em-braced my ideas and supported my growth. Since then, I have been fortunate to enjoy many more Meadow-brook colleagues’ and family friendships.

Meadowbrook parents are unsurpassed in their dedication to excellence for all students. They are our stu-dents’ first and foremost teachers and have supported me in and out of the classroom for many education endeavors. Our PTA has always been generous with their time , talent, and treasures! I am grateful to their consistent support, including their delicious conference meals and creative fundraisers. Thanks for always lending a supportive hand in our students’ learning experiences!

I figure that I have had the privilege to impact the lives of about 1,800 students in my career at Meadowbrook. Teaching grades 3, 4, 5 and 6, during my time here and has enabled me to learn so much about our world, country, history, and life lessons. Learning side-by-side with Meadowbrook students has kept me young, inquisitive, positive, and has inspired me to grow intellectually and spiritually. The most gratifying moments I experience are the personal notes from parents, students, and colleagues about our positive learning jour-neys. The humbling human bonuses received from this noble profession are when former students return to reminisce or job shadow me because they are interested in becoming an educator. What other profession can you touch the future for an entire year by encouraging the growth of a mind and a spirit?

I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to be at the BEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN THE DISTRICT. It is the best because of the people, vision, and dedication to, ”Growing learners and inspiring possibilities.” Principal Jessica Barry has made my last seven years at Meadowbrook memorable with her unwavering support and friendship. I am grateful for her leadership and dedication to our school’s mission and vision.

Thank you Meadowbrook for 36 gratifying years of joy, love, and learning! Teaching is indeed a work of heart! Warm wishes and an attitude of gratitude, Lisa Marie Bruce

Retirement News

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Roarin’ Reminders SLOW DOWN!

Please remember to SLOW DOWN in the parking

lot! As the weather is getting nicer, sometimes we are

in a hurry to be in another location. In order to avoid

accidents, please adhere to our traffic signs and our

crossing guards! Remember, for safety purposes, there

is no parking/stopping along the yellow curb and there is

no turning left out of our parking lot.

MEADOWBROOK

CLASS OF 2019

The fifth Grade Concert and Celebration will be held

on Wednesday, June 5th, beginning at 6:00 p.m. We

wish all of our 5th graders well. We will miss each and

every one of you!

REGISTRATION

If you know of new families moving into the Meadow-

brook attendance area, please encourage them to regis-

ter at the District office at 222 Maple Avenue as soon

as possible.

LIBRARY BOOKS

All books are due on Friday, May 24th, so get those

books read and turned in to Ms. Halat!

REPORT CARDS

Report cards will be ready for view in Infinite Campus

on Tuesday, June 11th, at 4:00pm. If you would

like a printed copy of your child’s report card, please

send a stamped, self-addressed, business sized envelope

(9-1/2”x4”) to your child’s homeroom teacher and we

will be glad to mail your child’s report card.

BIKE SAFETY

If your child rides his/her bike to school, please have

them obey traffic signs and wear a helmet! Remember,

bikes are to be walked on the Meadowbrook sidewalk.

NO PETS!

Please be reminded that it is against district policy to

have pets on school grounds. While your child may be

excited to see their pet(s), it is important to keep them

in the car.

LOST & FOUND

Please have your child check the LOST & FOUND,

we have a lot of nice items there! Also, have your

child bring all classroom items and gym shoes home.

All unclaimed items will be donated on June 11th.

Meadowbrook is not responsible for any items left

behind.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

Mark your calendars! The first day of school for all

students is Tuesday, September 3rd.

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Roarin’ Reminders MARK YOUR CALENDARS

At the beginning of August, you will receive an email

from the District explaining how to fill out Open House

forms online, through your child’s Infinite Campus

Account. You may check Infinite Campus on August

26th to find out who your child’s homeroom teacher is.

Our 2019-2020 Picture day will take place on

Wednesday, August 7th, from 8:30 a.m.—1:30

p.m. We appreciate you coming in on this day for

your child’s picture so that we have less interrup-

tion during the school day. You will also be able to

pay student fees at this time. Checks or cash only.

(Please make checks payable to the School District of

Waukesha) To pay by credit card, please log into your

child’s Infinite Campus account.

Open House will be held on Thursday, August

29th, from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Please note that this is

before the school year actually begins. Students will be

able to visit their classrooms and should bring their

school supplies at this time. We look forward to seeing

you! You will also be able to add money to your child’s

hot lunch account, purchase assignment notebooks (a

must for 4th and 5th graders-please make checks payable

to Meadowbrook), and pay student technology and

school fees. Fees can also be paid online through Infinite

Campus. If you are paying at Open House, please make

checks payable to the School District of Waukesha.

Please note that all fees are due before the start of

school on September 3rd.

STUDENT SUPPLY LISTS

Please note that student supply lists will be available on

the Meadowbrook website. Unfortunately, PTA will not

be offering school supply packages this year.

SUMMER HOURS

Mrs. Barry will be available, however Mrs. Nader’s

hours will vary. If you have questions or need assis-

tance over the summer, please contact Mrs. Barry at

970-2010 or e-mail her at:

jnbarry@waukesha.k12. wi.us

DISTRICT DRESS CODE

As we are approaching nicer weather here in Wiscon-

sin, it is important that Meadowbrook students are

dressed in school-appropriate attire.

For Boys:

▪ No visible boxers/undergarments

▪ No loose or low-riding pants

For Girls:

▪ No strapless tops/halter tops/spaghetti straps

▪ No bare midriffs

▪ No visible bra straps/undergarments

For All Students:

▪ Hats, bandanas, and other headwear may not be

worn

during the school day unless approved by the

administration.

▪ Hats/Caps are not to be worn backwards at any

time.

▪ Coats and jackets are not to be worn to class.

▪ Clothing should not contain vulgarity or obscenity,

sexual innuendo, or the promotion of illegal

products.

Should a student not be in dress-code compliance,

extra clothing items will be available in the office or the

student may call home to attain the proper clothing.

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Special Events PULL TABS FOR

THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE

Meadowbrook families and friends have helped us accumu-

late one big box of pull tabs for the Ronald McDonald

House. Keep pulling and save them over the summer for

this worthy cause!

HIGH INTEREST DAY

Thank you to all of the volunteers that helped us dur-

ing High Interest Day! A wonderful time was had by all.

Look at those proud, happy faces!

YOUNG POETS COLLECTION

Congratulations to the following second grade students

for having their writing pieces submitted to the Young

Poets Collection. The poems will be put into a book and

families will have the option of purchasing the book. We

are hoping to have a copy of the book for our library. We

are very proud of these amazing

Emmett Anderson, Max Atkinson, Logan Bissing,

Westen Bissing, Caleb Drout, Ryanne Eagon,

Caleb Effertz, Noah Garb, Karter Hink, Kysa Jerdon,

Cole Johannik, Morgan Kragenbrink,

Matthew Landvatter, Jax Laufenberg, Caleb Leonard,

Jasper Lucey, Kaylee McNeil, Isla Mathie,

Alex Michelsen, Miles Milewski, Jackson Phipps,

Naomi Rogers, Franki SanFelippo, Calvin Schoettler,

Aaliyah Schultz-Yuen, Lauren Sievert, Zack Stoeck,

Clare Tutkowski, Molly Van Dreser,

Klara Vokurkova, Eli Wagner,

Sophia Westrick & Juliana Williams

BATTLE OF THE BOOKS

On Friday April 26th, our 4th and 5th grader

students competed in the Battle of the Books! We had

over 80 contestants. Our final battle was the longest

battle we have ever had at Meadowbrook! Congratu-

lations to all of our participants.

Our first place winners from 4th grade:

Ashlee Barry, Annika Berg & Maylee Glaser

Our first grade winners from 5th grade:

Colton Horbinski, Tyler Johannik & Joe Merten

JUSTICE SERVICE LEAGUE

RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE

Thank you to everyone who in some way participated in

the 1st annual Meadowbrook Rummage Sale. The Jus-

tice Service League earned $705.00 and donated $365

of that to the Waukesha Human Society.

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Dear Meadowbrook Families,

In preparation for 2019-20 school year, we are emailing families with online information available for

students with a health concern. The district website has contact information for Nursing Services and

necessary medical forms needed for your school's Health Room Assistant. Current students with specific

procedures and/or medical needs, not available on the website, will be contacted during the summer for any

medical updates. A link to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Diabetic Clinic Forms is also available.

If your child has a life-threatening allergy, seizure disorder, asthma, daily medication or diabetes, please use

link below for the necessary forms:

Nursing Services and Health room Forms

If you are new to the district or have a medical concern, you would like to discuss, please contact the

District Nurse. Contact information for District Nursing Services and Community Outreach Nurses is also available. Please work together with your child's physician over the summer to discuss the best plan for

school. The forms require a physician's signature.

I will be available at both Form’s and Fee’s Day on August 8th from 8:30 am-2:00 pm and Meet the Teachers

Evening on August 29th from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm. You may bring completed forms and medications with you

to either of these events. Thank you and have a terrific summer.

Susan Sroka

Healthroom Assistant

Meadowbrook Elementary School

262-970-2015

ssroka@waukesha.k12.wi.us

pnader@waukesha.k12.wi.us

Health News

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Tick Management With the arrival of spring and eventually summer, ticks are sometimes a concern on school

properties. Ticks begin to appear in the spring as eggs develop into larva. The late spring and

summer are the highest risk seasons for tick bites. Please make sure you are checking your

children frequently.

Tick Management Checklist

Deer ticks are most active from April-October, so be extra cautious when venturing into tick country.

In a tick-infested area, use an insect repellent. Consider using a product designed to be applied to cloth-

ing rather than your skin.

Tuck pants cuffs into boots or socks, and wear long sleeves and light-colored clothing so it is easier to

spot ticks.

Stay to the center of hiking paths, and avoid grassy and marshy woodland areas.

inspect yourself and your children from clinging ticks after leaving an infested area:

ᵒ Deer ticks are hard to see:

▪ nymphs are dot-sized;

▪ adults, smaller than a sesame seed.

If you discover a tick feeding, do not panic: studies indicate that an infected tick does not usually transmit

the Lyme organism during the first 24 hours.

If you suspect Lyme disease or its symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.

References:

Ticks Fact Sheet from the National Park Service Office of Public Health

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Awesome Fundraising

Thank you to all of our wonderful families for helping us raise over $12,000 for our school

through PTA fundraising. The following is what we earned this school year:

Box Tops

$843 + one more collection to go!

Culver’s Delicious Dining

$2,025 + one more night

Game Night

$ To Be Determined

Ink Cartridges

$ To Be Determined

Scholastic Book Fair

$2,478 (Scholastic dollars) + BOGO

Scrip

$2,489

Walk-a-thon

$5,820

Spirit Wear

$112

Coca Cola Rewards

$37.00

Sky Zone

$1,163

Just to show you……. every little bit helps! $12,489.00 + Game Night and more!!!

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Shout-Outs HIGH INTEREST DAY

Thank you so very much to Megan Braatz. Your leadership in organizing High Interest Day, was amazing! The long hours that

you and your team spent putting everything together is appreciated!

STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK—PTA SUNSHINE COMMITTEE

Thank you so much to our PTA Sunshine Committee and all of the amazing parents who provided breakfast, delicious

snacks, lunch, desserts and other surprises for our staff. You gave us an unforgettable Staff Appreciation Week! You are beyond

generous and make all of us feel special.

HIGH INTEREST DAY VOLUNTEERS

Thank you so much to all of the volunteers who supported High Interest Day! It is always one of the best days of the school year!

VOLUNTEERS

Thank you to all of our parents, grandparents, friends and neighbors who helped in any way this school year whether is

was helping in the library, a classroom, at fundraising events or volunteering on field trips. We couldn’t do this without you!

TO OUR AWESOME STUDENTS

Thank you for being the best students in the district! We are all so happy and proud to be your teachers and mentors. Thank

you for all you do to make our school the best! You are all amazing NED students. Always remember to Never Give Up, Encour-

age Others and Do Your Best and you will be the awesome role models!

FALL & SPRING BOOK FAIR

Thank you Tracie Kitchener and Amber Kragenbrink for making reading enjoyable to all of our students and staff by offering

us the opportunity to purchase great books at the Scholastic Book Fair.

SIX FLAGS/SPIRITWEAR

Thank you to Jessica Bencriscutto for coordinating Six Flags Reading, and our Spirit Wear sales, we appreciate all you do.

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

Thank you to Kristen Hilgemann for coordinating Box Tops for Education! With your help, we have collected over $850.

CULVER’S NIGHT

Thank you to Amy Drout for selling gift cards at every Culver’s night!

BOOK IT

Thank you to Tammy Leonard for coordinating the Book It Program!

MEADOWBROOK BLOOD DRIVE

Thank you to Kerri and Matt Jay for organizing the February Blood Drive and helping others in need.

TALENT SHOW

Thank you to Jessica Bencriscutto and Natalie Baertschy for coordinating this year’s talent show, and thank you also, to

your crew for all of their hard work!

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May Birthdays! Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Caiden

Horbinski

Lauren

Sievert

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Roan

McHenry

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Karter

Betzhold

Alan

Syvertson

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9 10 11

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Aniyah

Rivera

Matteo

Puricelli

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Quinn

Oblamski

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Veda

Schaefer

Mira

Schaefer

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Addison

Weise

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Kysa

Jerdon

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Tristan

Effertz

De’Angelo

Morgan

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Noel

Baertschy

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Philip

Bachowski

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Olivia

Moker

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Landon

Sciborski

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June Birthdays! Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Abigail

Gordon

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Oralia

Nelson

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Calla

Stotler

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Scarlet

Voigtlander

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Charlotte

Bournelis

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Matthew

Landvatter

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Sophia

Hultman

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Izahn

Vinca

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Monica

McAdams-

Chavez

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Kendall

Wegner

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Evelyn

Gollup

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Bennett

Erato

Natalia

Erato

Cohen

Cardenas

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July Birthdays! Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Katie

Bell

Evan

Hilgemann

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Evan

Lange

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Connor

Winter

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Connor

Swanson

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Rylee

Boesel

Dakota

Greene

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Max

Nelson

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Annabelle

Anderson

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Owen

Rosenvold

Aaliyah

Nelson

Alyssa

Snyder

Alanna

Snyder

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Brinley

Johnson

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Elsie

Johnson

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Luke

Kopec

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Aliyah

Ferreyra

Gianna

Ferreyra

Bentley

Betzhold

Easton

Betzhold

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Brea

McNiel

Jeramiah

Willing

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Stella

Barber

Tanner

Longtine

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Ashlee

Wagner

Elizabeth

Moser

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Cheyanne

Jetto

Elaina

Terrell

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Lilly

Ragen

Elyse

Shirley

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Parker

Filipowicz

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Audrey

Sieg

Scarlett

Ingram

Liam

Morlen

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August Birthdays! Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Eli

Nigh

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Camden

Johnson

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Ryanne

Eagon

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Nolan

Strick

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Delaney

McNiel

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Madelyn

Farmer

Addisyn

Nowak

Alyssa

Worden

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Tomas

McAdams-

Chavez

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Lexis

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Asher

Kitchener

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Mariah

Carter

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Madeline

Lewis

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Mikayla

Heinert

Kiersten

Van Dreser

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Jayden

Mallonee-

Lawson

Brynley

Jones

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Morgan

Kragenbrink

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Calvin

Davis

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Violet

Noble

Lucas

Grick

Karter

Hink

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Caydince

Rewolinski

Blake

Koerner

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Eliana

Rivera

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Franki

SanFelippo

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May 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 4K To Betty Brinn 2:45pm Kindergarten Concert

2 Kentucky Derby Hat Spirit Day

3 Meadowbrook Spirit Day

High Interest Day

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8 Buck’s Spirit Day! 2nd To Environmental Ed. Trip

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10 Meadowbrook Spirit Day 1st To Tinker Bell

Adult Game Night

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12 Happy Mother’s Day

13 6:00pm PTA Meeting

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17 Meadowbrook Spirit Day

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22 Star Wars Spirit Day 5:30-7:30pm

23 3rd Gr. To E.B. Shurts 5:30-6:30pm Kindergarten Meet & Greet

24 Meadowbrook Spirit Day

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BOGO BOOK FAIR

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June 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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2 5th Gr. Field Trip-TBD 4:00pm PTA Meeting

4 5th Gr. Pizza Party

5 4th Gr. To Madison 6:00-8:00pm 5th Gr. Concert and Celebration

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10 Last Day of School!

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HAVE A FUN & SAFE SUMMER!

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Where Did I Put That? Find all of the hidden pictures, circle them and bring your sheet into Mrs. Nader for a prize!

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