Wednesday, October 12, 2022

October 2022

 A Note from the Principal...

September went by so fast, I cannot believe that we are in the month of October already! During the month of September students built relationships with their peers and their teachers and learned about being respectful to others and the Meachem community. 

Thank you to all the parents that are abiding by our visiting policy and signing in when entering the building.  Keeping your children safe at school is our number one priority. 


Please continue to support our Schoolwide Expectations on being Peaceful, Productive, Healthy and Happy.  Talking to your child about school expectations is a great way to reinforce appropriate school behaviors. 


We would love you to stay connected with us at Meachem.  We have a Meachem Facebook page and a SCSD Meachem page.  Also, we send home information through School Messenger (emails, texts, and robo calls) and Talking Points.  Don't forget to contact the school if you have not been receiving messages, 315-435-4610.



Mark Your Calendar: Literacy Night
Meachem Literacy Night will be held on Thursday, October 20th from 6:00- 7:30.  We will have stations set up in the cafeteria for you all to enjoy.  The stations will be themed with reading and writing and will allow for items to be made to take home to enjoy!  



October's Life Skill: Responsible
Each month Meachem has a different life skill to support character education.  On Monday, the students watch a video about the life skill and have discussions around it at Morning Meeting each day.  

This month's life skill is 'Responsible.'  Responsibility means being dependable, making good choices, and taking accountability for your actions. A responsible student looks out for the well being of others and understands we all have a part to play in making the world a better place.


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 show significant improvements in following expectations.  The PAX leader is recognized each Monday at our school-wide morning assembly and is celebrated throughout the week.  

Week of September 19th

Week of September 26th

 

K- Peyton C. 

1- Julian C. 

2- Charden G.

3-  Brian D.

4-  My'Jewel G.

5- A'nnalayah P.

Specials- Victoria S. 



 

K- Jaxon T.

1- Gianna A. 

2-  Aaliyah W.

3- Ty'Jae L.

4- Nevada R.

5-  Dra'yana B.

Specials- Amolia M. 


One School, One Book: Wish Tree

We are so excited to let you all know that this year Meachem is participating in the One School, One Book  program.  With One School, One Book, schools select a book and each student receives a copy to read at home with their family.  At school, our students will celebrate and explore the novel with their classmates. This essential strategy reinforces reading instruction, increases parental involvement, bridges the home-school connection, and builds a true community of readers.  The book that Meachem has chosen is Wish Tree; students will go home with their copy of the book on Monday, October 24th.  Please expect to see their book and their reading packet on the 24th.  


Meachem Spirit Wear

Don't forget every Friday is Meachem Spirit Wear Day to communicate how much we care about our Meachem Community.



Caught Being Kind Cards

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!


Attendance Reminder

In order for your child to get everything they need at school they need to be here everyday, all day (unless they are sick).  Our school day is from 9:20- 3:35, our doors open at 9:05.  Please make sure you are doing your best to get your child here everyday.  

Every student, every day, never late it's the Meachem way!


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.


Important Dates:

Monday, October 10th: NO SCHOOL- Columbus Day

Tuesday, October 11th: PTO Meeting (in the Meachem cafeteria) at 5:00

Monday, October 17th: Picture Day

Thursday, October 20th: Meachem Literacy Family Night from 6:00- 7:30

Tuesday, October 26th: End of 1st Marking Period

Monday, October 31st: Meachem's Fall Harvest Parade and Festivities 

Tuesday, November 8th: NO SCHOOL- Parent Teacher Conference Day

Friday, November 11th: NO SCHOOL- Veterans Day

Tuesday, November 15th: PTO Meeting (in the Meachem cafeteria) at 5:00

Wednesday, November 23rd- 25th: NO SCHOOL- Thanksgiving Break

Wednesday, November 30th: Picture Retake Day

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