A Note from the Principal...
February's Life Skill: KINDNESS
Each month Meachem has a different life skill to support character education. Each Monday, the students watch a video on the life skill and have discussions around it at Morning Meeting each day.
This month's life skill is 'KINDNESS.' Kindness is a type of behavior marked by acts of generosity, consideration, or concern for others, without expecting a reward. Kindness makes children happier, can reduce stress levels, and helps improve their self-esteem. Kind actions also activate the joyful area in the brain and boosts well-being.
Each day at Meachem we celebrate kindness on the morning announcements. The teachers recognize students that are 'caught' doing random acts of kindness with a 'Caught Being Kind' card. Please ask your child if they have been recognized yet!
If you would like to read more on kindness or would like tips on how to support your child's development with kindness, please click on the links below.
Helping Children Understand Kindness
PAX Leaders of the Week
Each week classroom teachers choose one student per grade level that exhibit PAX characteristics of being 'Peaceful, Productive, Healthy and Happy' while they are here at Meachem. This award is given to students that consistently follow the Meachem expectations and to students that have significant improvements in following expectations. The PAX leader is recognized each Monday on the virtual morning announcements and is celebrated throughout the week.
Congratulations to our January PAX Leaders:
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Mark your calendars for the February PTO meeting; it will be held on Tuesday, February 8th at 6:30. PTO meets via Zoom each month- you can sign on by clicking the link that is sent out through Talking Points or go to bit.ly/MeachemPTO . The PTO is always looking for new members to join and help plan school events.
This school year Meachem's PTO, in collaboration with ELMS's Family Crew, will be hosting our very first 'Mega Basket Raffle Event' on Friday, May 20th. This is an event where tickets will be purchased in advance and on the day of, to bid on a basket of your liking. For example, the more you like the basket the more tickets you would put in, in hopes that your ticket will be pulled so you can win the basket. If you are interested in purchasing tickets, please email elms.meachem@gmail.com or call us at the main office, 315-435-4610.
Co-Video Chats
Each month the Office of Family Engagement offers interactive co-video chats for families to engage in. If you are interested in attending one of the sessions, please visit the SCSD home page to register. This month they are offering:
- Tuesday, February 8th and 15th: Special Education- Post Secondary Transition Planning
- Tuesday, February 15th and 17th: American Hear Association Information Session
From the Main Office
Please call the main office when your contact information changes so we can update it on School Tool, 315-435-4610.
Communication: Talking Points
We are thrilled to see so many of our families using the TALKING POINTS all to communicate with teachers at Meachem. If you have not done so yet, please download the app; it allows you to:
- Communicate directly and efficiently with classroom teachers
- Communicate with school personal
- Read notices that get sent home from the classroom and the school
- Receive updated information from school quickly
Reminders for Winter Weather
Students go out each day unless there is rain or temperature that is below ten degrees. Please have your child wear appropriate clothing for the colder weather. Students will not be allowed to play in the snow without snow boots and snow pants. Please make sure that all outer clothing items are marked with your child’s name. If a child brings home an article of clothing that is not his/hers, please return it to school.
Important Dates:
Tuesday, February 8th: PTO via Zoom at 6:30 pm
Monday, February 14th: Valentine's Day Celebrations
Thursday, February 17th: Kindergarten Virtual Orientation
Monday, February 21st- 25th: NO SCHOOL
Monday, February 28th- March 4th: Read Across America Week
Tuesday, March 8th: PTO via Zoom at 6:30 pm
