Waffle Love Spirit Night, Nov 2, 5-10pmRed Ribbon Week! Oct 25-29Cafe Zupas Spirit NightWe're excited to be having a variety of spirit nights this year to provide a few different options for families to choose from. We'll be doing our regular monthly Handel's ice cream spirit nights on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, and we're adding a quarterly Zupas night, as well as, a couple of Waffle Love nights this year. Hopefully, that gives you more variety for our spirit nights! Thank you for your support!!
Meadow PTA Volunteer DayOct. 1st, Starting at 9:15 AM
We invite parents/Meadow community volunteers to help with various teacher projects such as stapling, laminating, cutting, etc. to help out our awesome teachers! We are also hanging up each student's star in the hallways from the ceiling to display how each student is part of the "Dream Big" at Meadow for the 2021-2022 school year. Reach out to Breanne Noyes for questions. Vision ScreeningsSeptember 1, 2021
We are in need a few more volunteers to help with vision screenings on Monday, Sept. 13th. There are 2 time slots available:
2021-2022 Membership DriveWe have quite a few perks for you to join this year! Not only are you adding your voice to support all children and their well-being, but local businesses have donated some awesome goods. The first 100 members will receive a free cookie from Crumbl and free bowling from Fat Cats.
Everyone who joins will be entered into a drawing for a 4 ft' stuffed mustang from Teton Toys, Out of this World Smithsonian STEM toys from Target, gift cards from Zaperoco, Stampin' Up gift basket, Scentsy soaps from Stephanie Machello, and a gift set from Petit Fours & Purls. Drawing will be held at our first meeting, Sept 1 @ 9:30am. You do not need to be present to win. Open Board PositionsMAY 20, 2021
Volunteer for a PTA Board position or committee! We need you! We are looking for volunteers to serve on our board!!! A *(star) denotes that we need to fill these positions ASAP so we can plan over the summer. SignUp here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545ADA72BA2FA7-20212022. Membership VP*
End of the Year BusinessMAY 20, 2021
Many of the events your children love at Meadow can't be done without our awesome teachers and parents! A big thank you for supporting your child/ren and students. Treasurer Requests: Skyler Thomas, Treasurer
Join us on April 14 for April's general meetingAPRIL 13, 2021
Due to Spring Break, we will be holding our April meeting, tomorrow, April 14 at 9:30 am in Room 122. We would love for you to join us! Link to agenda We will have several discussions regarding end-of-the-year activities and prepare for next year. We would love to get your feedback and ideas. We will also be voting in our new treasurer, Skyler Thomas. Thank you Skyler for volunteering! Some topics we will be discussing are - - End of the year activities and volunteer needs for events such as Dance Festival, Field Day, 6th Grade Graduation - Open Board positions - End of the year Social - and other awesome Meadow items of interest The School Community Council (SCC) has been gathering feedback on safe walking routes for our school. We would love any input or concerns you may have. You can voice these at the meeting or contact Alisa Hart, Candace Jones, or any member of the SCC Board. We hope to see you there!! GO MIGHTY MUSTANGS!! Join Us for March's PTA Meeting, March 3, 9:30amJoin us in Rm 122 on Wednesday, March 3 at 9:30am for the March PTA meeting. We will be discussing Council Award nominees for the Lehi Council Recognition luncheon, TAW recap, Virtual Book Fair, more info on Kindness Week, open board positions (Membership VP) and other positions to get organized for next year and few more items. Click here for agenda.
Teacher Appreciation Week "Meadow Teachers are the Recipe to Our Success"Feb. 20, 2020
Wow! We sure love all our Meadow family! They have been so phenomenal this year (and always) but even so despite all the uncertainties that are our world this past year. Our chairs Mrs. Noyes and Mrs. Shearer really wanted to make sure each Meadow employee felt appreciated! Thank you ladies and the whole Meadow family for showing your support and appreciation in all the many ways this past week! The teachers felt so loved with each thoughtful act and goody! Region Reflections Winners!A big CONGRATULATIONS to our Region Reflections winners! Below is a link to see the entries that are moving on to State! We are MEADOW PROUD!
https://sites.google.com/utahregion9pta.org/reflections/categories Each entry is shown in it's category. Click on the image or Title to watch, listen, read or view larger. You can also see a listing of all winners sorted by Council and School. SWEET! Way to go Meadow to show your Spirit!Spirit Night at Handel's Ice Cream on January 20th was a hit! It was fun to run into friends and teachers and neighbors and enjoy some yummy goodness. Handel's donated back 20% of the proceeds back to the school and we received over $200 back to help support each child and the wonderful teachers at Meadow! Spirit Nights will continue each 3rd Wednesday of the month so mark your calendars for a special date to look forward to!
Utah PTA Day at the CapitolUtah PTA Day at the Capitol will be held on February 16, 2021. It will be held through virtually and registration will be available after January 1, 2021. Utah PTA Commissioners will share updates on priority legislation in the areas of Community Engagement, Education, Family Life, Health, Individual Development, Safety, & Student Leadership.
Registration for this event is FREE. Participants must pre-register to receive Zoom Invitation Go to www.utahpta.org/virtual-day-capitol-information-registration Registration is open to all PTA Members, Superintendents, Principals, Teachers, and anyone else interested in learning about how PTA advocates for all children and how to work with our State Legislators. Manuary January
January PTA Meeting, Jan. 6 @ 9:30 amJoin us for the first meeting of 2021. We are gearing up for SEP's, Teacher Appreciation Week and more! Meeting will be virtual and members were emailed a link for privacy issues. If you would like to join shoot Candace Jones an email/text.
Reflections Recognition VideoNov. 6, 2020
View our Reflections video that was presented to the classrooms here. November MeetingNov. 4, 2020
Thank you to those that attended our first evening meeting. It was rough since the district released the information regarding middle school boundary changes that day with a parent Q&A meeting slated for that night. But, we did not have a good turnout and will forgo evening meetings. You can read the minutes here. Red Ribbon Week Fun!Oct. 31, 2020
Our RRW committee chairs were so AWESOME! We received so much positive feedback from the school with regards to RRW. The teachers loved the grade appropriate activities and the ability to be flexible on providing the activities at a time that was good for them. The virtual jack o'lantern contest was lots of fun! A BIG thank you to Lauren Andrews and Stephanie Ashby for putting together a wonderful week to commit and educate the students and community about how and why we should be Be Happy! Be Brave! Be Drug Free! More RRW fun and Halloween wowsers!Thank you to all our room parents in providing a COVID friendly Halloween time! The teachers were so appreciative of the Halloween party in the box delivered to the classrooms! The kids were so excited to have a little party time! The doors were so FANTASTIC! Thank you room parents, volunteers, Ari Moleni and Breanne Noyes for getting those put up. It made me teary eyed seeing them and they really added energy to a wonderfully, fun-packed week!
Here is a sampling of some of the doors (some classrooms had their doors open so I couldn't disturb the class in session by playing with their door :)) Join us for our first evening meeting!Nov. 1, 2020
You are invited to our first evening meeting. We would love to have you join us this Wednesday evening, Nov 4 at 7pm. We will send out a link on Wednesday with the Google Meet link. Attend our Reflections Gallery - virtually!Oct. 30, 2020
Due to COVID restrictions we are unable to have our in person Reflections Recognition Night this year so we are bringing the gallery to you! Click here to see our amazing participants this year! Red Ribbon Week PrepGood Morning Meadow Friends! We have some exciting things gearing up for Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week will be the last week of October (Oct.26-30). Our RRW Chairs and Room Parent Coordinators have been busy getting ready and we need your help!
We need volunteers to help decorate the teacher doors that don't have room parents (specialties, Mr. Day, office, etc.). Paper for the doors have already been precut for you and they will have paper supplies for you to pick up on Tuesday, Oct. 20th, to work on them at home. Please check out the attached Sign Up Genius and let us know how you can help. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4BAFA82EA75-redribbon October PTA Meeting, Oct. 7I am SO sorry! The meeting was hacked and we had to start a new protected one. I apologize for my lack of understanding on making it a protected meeting and will be using more secure outlets in the future. We may have to make the meetings open to only members and if you request admission. ~Candace
For the 2nd part of the meeting, agenda and minutes for October's meeting click here. Reflections online submission instructionsReflections deadline changed to October 9th. Committee members needed; Committee meeting Sept 14, 10amWe are still trying to get our Reflections program up and running. We will have a meeting at Candace Jones's house Monday, Sept. 14 at 10am. Email or text (801-358-2074) her for the address.
September 2, 2020 Meeting RecapFirst of all... so sorry for the Zoom fail! Ugh! Trying to start the meeting (I think) ended up kicking everyone off that already joined and then I am not really sure what happened! Anyone want to be our Zoom person? Contact me (801-358-2074) and let me know if you would be willing to do that! You can even give it a cool name (Zoom Master, etc.). Next month we will meet inside so it might be easier to see the screen. I totally apologize for all my talking, I will try to get more people for you to see and hear from. We had a bit of business to conduct to start the year. Be on the lookout for the meeting minutes, they will be coming out shortly so you can get a recap that way or feel free to watch the recording here.
Opening Social, Sept 2, 9:30amWelcome Back! Back to School infoPurchase memberships & masks through our MemberHub store!
https://meadow-lehi.memberhub.store/ We need your help! Please use the SignUpGenius link to volunteer to be part of the different programs and events the PTA supports.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0545ada72ba2fa7-ptapositions Join today!Membership is only $6!
Membership in a local unit (school) of Utah PTA is available to any person who is passionate about making a difference for children. Membership dues are set by each local unit and include membership in council, state, and national affiliates. Membership dues are used to further the programs and activities of PTA units. While not all members are available to volunteer their time at a local school, Utah PTA believes that each member can be an example and make a difference in the life of a child. Where does my money go? Membership in the council, state and national PTAs are included with your local PTA membership.
By joining you are part of a joint effort between Parent and Meadow Elementary to advocate for programs and allows you to make a difference in your child's life. 2020 Reflections theme... "I Matter Because..."Deadline is October 1st. This year is different as everything will be submitted online. For more information on category guidelines click here.
August 12, 2020, First Meeting Recap...Thank you to everyone who attended at our first PTA Meeting of the 2020-2021 school year! Here are some highlights (read full minutes for all info presented)...
We will have our general PTA meeting coming up on Sept 2nd at 9:30am!
At our September PTA meeting we discuss the following items... we hope you will join us! Agenda discussion items include:
September 2019 Recap
GRANTS 4 MEADOW!!!June 2, 2016... Because of the AMAZING generosity of the Meadow community and local businesses we were able to not only meet the funding needs of next year's projected budget (goal #1) but had an excess that we were able to grant to Meadow in the amount of $4000.00 (goal #2)!!! This is all going towards the continual efforts of supporting Meadow's technology needs. Hopefully, we will get that TV in the front foyer that Mrs. Johnson has been wanting!
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Upcoming DatesOct 22 RRW: Kickoff Assembly, 2:45pm
Oct 22 Door Decorating for RRW, 3:30pm Oct 25 RRW: House Shirt, crazy hair/socks Oct 26 RRW: Pajama Day Oct 27 RRW: Hawaiian Shirt and leis Oct 28 RRW: Sports team jersey/colors Oct 29 Parade Oct 29 Halloween Class/Parties Nov 2 Waffle Love Spirit Night, 5-10pm Nov 3 General PTA Meeting, 9:30 am (Bylaw renewal vote, nominating committee appointed) Nov 3 Reflections Recognition Night, 6:30pm 2021-2022 PTA meeting scheduleEach month join us and find out exclusive info on how YOU can help make a difference at Meadow!!! We hold our meetings each first Wednesday of the month at 9:30am in the new conference room in the 2nd/3rd grade hall.
Sept 1 Opening Social, budget approval Oct 6 General meeting Nov 3 Nominating Committee appointed Dec No December meeting Jan 5 General meeting Feb 2 Nominating Committee presents nominees Mar 2 General meeting Apr 13 Elections* May 4 Closing Social, TBA * moved to 2nd week due to Spring Break Did you miss us?Click hereMeetings/Calendar for minutes to the latest PTA meeting.
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We look forward to working together as parents to serve the students and teachers of Meadow this year. Thanks so much!!!
We look forward to working together as parents to serve the students and teachers of Meadow this year. Thanks so much!!!