What’s Happening In Kindergarten’s Big Backyard?

This month the kindergartners did a study on animals. Throughout the course of the unit they discovered that animals have the same basic needs, adapt to their environment, change as they grow, and have different coverings and movement. This unit fit in well with the Meadowview Woodland Project, a yearlong problem-based learning project on our disappearing woodlands. Within this project the kindergarten focus was birds and their habitat. This month the kindergartners are working in small groups to research a specific woodland bird using a variety of resources including the internet. They will be presenting their findings to the other grade levels later in the year.

The kindergartners learned how various animals in our area adapt to winter. In response, they made bird feeders out of pinecones to hang in the Meadowview outdoor classroom. The kindergartners are responsible for filling the bird feeders at Meadowview and are excited to see the various birds. They are collecting data using ten frames to find out what kinds of winter birds the feeders are attracting.

This science unit was integrated throughout our curriculum. The kindergartners discovered how animals move differently through various music and movement activities. They visited Meadowview’s Discovery Zone science museum where they were able to compare and contrast various animal coverings as they felt different types of fur, scales, shells and smooth skin. They discovered how animal coverings help with survival in various habitats. In math, they practiced addition and subtraction through story problems about animals. Our Animal Study focused on the following Illinois Learning and Next Generation Science Standards:

• Participating in shared research and writing. • Using informative texts to gather information on the topic • Practicing counting and the understanding of the relationships between numbers and

quantities • Using observation to describe patterns of what animals need to survive. • Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of animals and their

habitat.

Meadowview

A World to Discover at

291LexingtonLane,Grayslake,IL60030-Phone847-223-3656-Fax847-223-3531LauraMorgan,Principal

January31,2020

Meadowview School Community Consolidated School District #46 "The Mission of School District #46 is to pursue excellence to shape the future."

291 Lexington Lane • Grayslake • Illinois • 60030 • (847) 223-3656 • FAX 223-3531 District #46 Web Page: d46.org

Laura Morgan Principal

SecondNoticeDearMeadowviewFamilies,Aswereturnfromourwintervacation,Iwantedtoletyouknowthatourmusicteacher,Mrs.Burch,recentlyfoundoutthatshewillberelocatingwithherfamily.HerhusbandhasacceptedajobopportunityontheEastcoastandherlastdayatourschoolwillbeonFriday,January10.Mrs.BurchhasworkedveryhardhereatMeadowviewandwillbemissedbythestudents,families,andstaff.Wewishherallthebestassheembarksonthisnewjourneywithherfamily.Thedistricthasopenedthehiringprocessandwillsearchforherreplacement.WewillworkasquicklyaspossibleandIwillbesuretoletyouknowwhenapermanentreplacementisfound.Atthistimeourpreviouslyscheduledmusicconcertshavebeencancelled.Iwillbeintouch,ifthoseareabletoberescheduled.Sincerely,LauraMorgan

Student Council invites YOU to the...

The members of Student Council hope you can make it to the Family Dance on February 8 from 5:00 - 7:00! We will be selling baked goods at the Bake Sale in the Multi-Purpose Room! The money we earn from the Bake Sale will be used for the purchase and installation of a Little Free Library at Meadowview School! The Little Free Library will help us spread our love for reading and books into our neighborhood and community! For more information about Little Free Library, please visit their website at: https://littlefreelibrary.org/

Thank you!

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Look for Strawberry Milk with Lunch on MOO MOO MONDAYS!

3 4 5 LATE START 6 7 Meatball Sandwich

w/Mozzarella Cheese Fruit & Veggie Bar

Italian Style Cheese Pizza

Roasted Garlic Carrots Fruit & Veggie Bar

Nachos Supreme w/Turkey Taco Meat

and Shredded Cheddar Fruit & Veggie Bar

Way Cool Wednesday Blue Raspberry

Crispy Chicken Tenders with

Parmesan Noodles Golden Sweet Corn Fruit & Veggie Bar

Max Cheese Sticks w/ Dipping Sauce

Garbanzo Bean Salad Fruit & Veggie Bar

10 11 12 13 Birthday Treat Day 14 French Toast Sticks

w/ Maple Syrup Potato Puffs

Fruit & Veggie Bar

Soft Tacos w/ Turkey Taco Meat & Shredded

Cheddar Cheese Fruit & Veggie Bar

STRAWBERRY GELATIN

Mini Corn Dogs Fresh Made Coleslaw

Fruit & Veggie Bar

Cheesy Burger BBQ Baked Beans Fruit & Veggie Bar

HAPPY BIRTHDAY COOKIE

HALF DAY No Lunch Service

17 18 19 20 21

PRESIDENTS’ DAY NO SCHOOL

Chicago Style Hot Dog Spring Pea Salad Fruit & Veggie Bar

Savory Salisbury Steak Garlic Herb Breadstick

Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

Fruit & Veggie Bar Way Cool Wednesday

Kiwi Strawberry

Italian Style Cheese Pizza

Fruit & Veggie Bar

Nachos Supreme w/Turkey Taco Meat & Shredded Cheddar

Fruit & Veggie Bar

24 25 26 27 Strawberry Day 28 Sloppy Joe

Scoops Golden Sweet Corn Fruit & Veggie Bar

Crispy Chicken Sandwich Kale Salad

w/Citrus Garlic Dijon Dressing

Fruit & Veggie Bar

Max Cheese Sticks w/ Dipping Sauce Fruit & Veggie Bar

Soft Tacos w/Turkey Taco Meat & Shredded

Cheddar Cheese Seasoned Crinkle Fries

Fruit & Veggie Bar STRAWBERRY CRAISINS

Toasted Cheese Sandwich

Steamed Broccoli Fruit & Veggie Bar

Lunch $2.90

Milk is Included with

Meal

Milk $.50

A Variety of Milk is

Available Daily

Fruit & Veggie Bar available daily with

all lunches

(*) Contains Pork Menu changes are occasionally

necessary. Notice will be given when possible.

This institution is an equal opportunity

employer.

Questions about the menu? Sue Walsh

arbor@d46.org 847-543-5817

For more information or to “Ask the Dietitian”, check out our website!

Arbor Signature Recipe

Community Consolidated

School District 46

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Sick Day Guidelines: Making the right choice! Dear Parents: To help prevent the spread of illness, we would like to give you some guidelines to help with your decision on whether or not to send your child to school. We ask that you keep your child home if he or she:

•Has a fever of 100.0 (oral) degrees or higher •Has abdominal cramps and or vomiting •Has a sore throat with fever (see below) •Has a persistent cough (dry or productive) •Has diarrhea (three or more episodes in 24 hrs) •Has a rash or open and draining sores •Has symptoms that prevent him or her from participating in school, such as:

o Excessive tiredness or lack of appetite o Headaches, body aches, earaches o Severe sore throat (could be strep-throat even without fever. Other symptoms of strep throat in children are headache & stomach upset. Contact your pediatrician to assess or diagnosis strep throat).

If you child has recently been ill, please be aware of the following guidelines before having your child return to school, athletic or social activities:

•They should feel fit for at least 24 hours. •Be free of fever for at least 24 hours (without medication) •Be free of vomiting and or diarrhea for at least 24 hours. •For strep throat, they must be on the appropriate antibiotic for at least 24 hours. •For conjunctivitis, they must be on the appropriate eye drops for at least 24 hours or cleared by a physician. •Rash illnesses should be assessed by a doctor. If chicken Pox is suspected, keep home for at least 5 days after the appearance of the rash or until all blisters have scabbed over.

To keep children healthy, make sure they have plenty of rest and a nutritious diet. Show your child the proper way to wash their hands and to do it frequently throughout the day. Make sure to use soap & water and to rub hands together for at least 20 seconds. Limit touching areas such as the eyes, nose or mouth. Teach your child to cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or their arm. Minimize the time your child spends with others who are ill. Avoid sharing personal items such as hats, brushes, combs, lip balms or towels. Please notify the school if your child has been diagnosed with an infectious condition such as strep throat, chickenpox, scarlet fever, pertussis, head lice, etc. Thank you for you cooperation.

Community Consolidated

School District 46

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Instrucciones para días de enfermedades: Tomando la decisión correcta!

Estimados Padres: Para poder prevenir la propagación de enfermedades le estamos provenido instrucciones para ayudarlo a decidir si debe mandar a su hijo (a) a la esuela. Pedimos que mantenga a su hijo (a) en su casa si tiene alguno de los síntomas siguientes:

•Tiene 100.0 grados o mas de fiebre (calentura) oral •Tiene dolor estomacal o vómitos •Tiene dolor de garganta fiebre •Tiene una tos seca persistente •Tiene diarrea (3 veces o mas en 24 horas) •Tiene comezón o lesiones con pus •Tiene síntomas que previenen que su hijo (a) participe en las escuelas tales como:

o Cansancio o falta de apetito o Dolor de cabeza, cuerpo, o de oídos o Dolor de garganta severa (podría estrep aunque no tenga fiebre, otros síntomas de estrep en los niños dolor de cabeza y de estomago. Llame al pediatra para que determine si su hijo (a) tiene estrep).

Si su hijo (a) ha estado enfermo recientemente, por favor siga las siguientes pautas antes de mandarlo a la escuela, actividades atléticas o sociales:

•Deben sentirse bien por lo menos 24 horas. •No haber tenido fiebre por 24 horas (sin haber tomado medicamentos) •Si es estrep deben de estar en antibiótico apropiado por 24 horas •Si es conjuntivitis, debe de estar recibiendo el antibiótico en gotas apropiado por 24 horas o tener permiso de un medico •Enfermedades con ronchas o lesiones deben ser evaluadas por un medico. Si es varicela, mantenga a su hijo (a) en su casa por 5 días o hasta que las lesiones se hayan secado.

Para mantener a los niños saludables ellos necesitan suficiente descanso y una dieta nutricional. Asegurándose que su hijo (a) practique buen lavado de mano y con frecuencia. Lave las manos usando jabón, usando mucha fricción por 20 segundos y enjuagar las manos bajo agua corriente. Trate de mantener sus manos alejadas de ojos, nariz y boca. Enseñe a su hijo (a) a cubrir sus tos y destornudas con una pañuelos desechables (kleenex) o con su brazo. Trate de evitar que su hijo (a) no pase mucho tiempo con personas enfermas. Evite compartir objetos personales tales como gorras, cepillos del cabello, peines y toallas. Por favor notifique a la escuelas si su hijo (a) ha sido diagnosticado con una condición infecciosa tal como estrep, varicela, fiebre escarlentina, tos ferina, piojos, etc.

Candy LandTake in an evening of sweet treats in a land of fun.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8

RAFFLE BASKETS

ORDER FORM

$5 Per Person (children 2 and under are free)

Tickets can be pre-ordered or purchased at the door. If you pre-pay for admission tickets you will

receive 6 FREE raffle tickets with your order! Please pre-order your tickets no later than

February 4th. Your pre-ordered tickets will be at the door

when you arrive. Thank you for your support.

If you would like to pay by credit card,please print information clearly below: Name as it appears on card:_________________________________________________Credit Card #:_________________________________________________Exp: _______________ 3 digit #: ___________ Pick up tickets the night of the dance. You will receive an email confirmation ofyour order.

5 - 7 pm at Meadowview School

50/50 Raffle

Winner gets half the money collected at the

end of the evening.

$5 per ticket

Includes two hot dogs, chips,

a beverage, and free activities

You do not need to bepresent to win.

Yes! We are ready for a sweet time!

_____ # of Entrance Tickets @ $5/person

Basket Raffle Tickets

_____ # of 50/50 TicketsStudent's Name: _______________________________________

Teacher: ________________________ Grade: __________Phone: ____________________________

Email: ___________________________________Please make checks payable to Meadowview PTO.

Return this form by Tuesday, February 4th.

Meadowview Family Dance

Wear Your Brightest Colors!

____ 6 tickets/$5 ____ 12 tickets/$10 ____ 24 tickets/$20 (please check box)

($5/Ticket)