MEADS MILL PATRIOTS Peek of the Week Week of October 31, 2016 Meads Mill Phone: 248-344-3700
Attendance Line: 248-344-3999, Option 2
Meads Mill Mission Statement Our mission is to challenge all students to become active, compassionate, life-long global learners through a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum which promotes creativity and problem-solving during the transition from elementary to high school through a partnership of staff, families, and our community.
Parent Coffee Chat with Mr. O’Neill There will be a parent coffee chat with Mr. O’Neill on Friday, November 11, from 8:30 – 9:15 am. This will take place in the Fishbowl, which is one of our newly renovated spaces.
Picture Retake Day is November 7! – If you are getting your picture retaken, remember to bring your picture package intact to return to the photographer.
Swim & Dive Team Information for Interested 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Students/Parents
The Meads Mill swim and dive team is going to have an informational meeting for all interested 6th, 7th, and 8th graders and their parents on Thursday, November 3, 2016, at 5:30 pm in the Meads Mill Fishbowl. If you cannot attend the meeting, paperwork will be available outside A-1 (Mrs. Soukup’s Room) starting Friday, November 4, for your student to pick up. If you have any questions you can email Mr. Gomez at
[email protected].
Model United Nations Parent Meeting – November 2 Hello All - Meads Mill Model United Nations will be having a parent meeting on November 2 starting at 7 pm in the Fish Bowl, and an introductory meeting on November 9 from 3:10-4:10 pm. If you are interested in politics, public speaking, or learning how countries around the world come to solutions, Model UN may be for you! We hope to see you soon! Questions? Email us at
[email protected].
Spirit Week Update!
Thank you to all of the students and staff who participated in Spirit Week! We had great participation by all grades during the canned food drive and on the dress-up days. Congratulations to the 6th grade for bringing in the most food for the canned food drive for Northville Civic Concern. Between all grades, we donated a total of 1,852 items!!
Best Wishes To . . .! Best wishes to 8th grade band students Takuma O.and Sashider R. These students will be auditioning for a spot in Michigan Band & Orchestra Association’s (MSBOA) All State Middle School Band this weekend. If selected, they will perform at the Michigan Music Conference in January which is held in Grand Rapids. Good Luck Takuma & Sashider!
PBIS – Meads Mill Fall Fest – November 4!
It is time to celebrate a successful first quarter with our students! To make it successful, we are asking for food donations and parent help! Please drop off any Food/Drink Donations on Tuesday, November 1 & Wednesday, November 2, to the main office from 7:30-8 am or 1-3 pm. You may sign up for more than one food/drink donation slot! Celebration Details: Parent Volunteers please check-in at the school office and wait for directions. Date: 11/04/2016 (Friday) Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Meads Mill Middle School
Go to sign up GENIUS LINK TO SIGN UP SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS PARTY! FALL FEST SIGN UP GENIUS Box Top$ Wanted! Box Top$ Needed! Please remember to submit Box Top$ anytime throughout the year in our white bin located right in front of the office. The Holidays are a great time of year to ask aunts, uncles and grandparents if they have Box Top$ to help support our schools. Every little bit helps!
GET INVOLVED! We are rounding up parent volunteers to help with our many PBIS volunteer opportunities. Parent volunteers are a great asset to our school dynamics. We value you as a volunteer and appreciate your dedication to the Meads Mill Patriots. We understand how hectic life can be, and you might not be able to volunteer your time. If you have donations/connections that would increase our "fun factor" for celebrations/PBIS activities please let us know. SIGN UP GENIUS LINK. We will send out a separate sign up genius link for specific celebration donations. Please watch for those as the quarter nears an end. We are in big need of PBIS super store volunteers for the week of 10/31-11/4. Please sign up on the sign up genius link above. If you are interested in being involved with planning PBIS events this year please complete the Google Form PARENT PLANNING COMMITTEE LINK We appreciate all you do to help make our celebrations and PBIS program successful! Thank you!
Events:
November 1: November 2: November 3: November 4: November 7: November 8: November 9:
Sports:
October 31: November 1: November 2: November 3: November 4: November 7:
CALENDAR Superstore at Lunch Credit Union Deposit Day/Superstore at Lunch – Model UN Parent Meeting – 7 pm – Fish Bowl Superstore at Lunch Swim & Dive Team Parent/Student Informational Meeting – 5:30 pm – Fish Bowl First Quarter Ends/PBIS Fall Fest – 1-3 pm Picture Retake Day No School/Teacher Professional Day/Election Day Patriot Pitstop Open – Lobby – 7:45 – 8:10 am Reflections Entry Deadline/Model UN Introductory Meeting – 3:10 – 4:10 pm – Fish Bowl
6th & 7th Grade Boys Intramural Basketball – 3:10 – 4:40 pm 7th & 8th Grade Boys Intramural Basketball – 3:10 – 4:40 pm 6th & 8th Grade Boys Intramural Basketball – 3:10 – 4:40 pm 6th Grade Boys Intramural Basketball – 3:10 – 4:40 pm 7th Grade Boys Intramural Basketball – 3:10 – 4:40 pm 8th Grade Boys Intramural Basketball – 3:10 – 4:40 pm
