A Note from the Principal...
Happy New Year to you all! We were all so happy on Tuesday to see our students return from the winter break. Our Meachem students came in with big smiles on their faces and were ready to learn- thank you to all the families that sent their child/ren to school.January's Life Skill: SELF-AWARENESS
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 'SELF-AWARENESS.' Self-awareness is when you understand your strengths and challenges and know what helps you thrive. Self-awareness is also when you can understand how others feel about yourself. When children understand themselves better it is easier for them to build positive self-esteem and relationships with others.
If you would like to read more on self-awareness or would like tips on how to support your child's development with self-awareness, please click on the links below.
PBS Link on How Parents Can Support Self-Awareness
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.
Congratulations to our December PAX Leaders:
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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.
Reminders for Winter Weather
If you have any outerwear that your child has outgrown, please consider donating items to Meachem. We are always in need- especially snow pants!
The cooler weather is upon us! Please keep in mind that our students will continue to go outside for recess. If the temperature is 20 degrees Fahrenheit or above, recess can take place outside. If the temperature is below 20 degrees Fahrenheit (this includes factoring in the WINDCHILL), recess will be indoors. Students should always have appropriate clothing for the weather: Coat, boots, snow pants, hat, and gloves.
Also, please remember to label your child's cold weather clothing.
Important Dates: