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Science Field Trip
By Dan Richards
Sixteen intrepid science students from Meadows Valley went on this year’s annual Science
Field Trip to Death Valley. The trip was a smashing success. Blessed by good weather and great students, a lot was a accomplished.
Students departed New Meadows on April 9th and returned, exhausted, on the 16th of April. In Death Valley students explored
many of the popular sites such as Badwater (the lowest point in North America), Devil’s Golf Course, Devil’s Cornfield,
Salt Creek (the only home of the rare Salt Creek Pupfish, Ashford Mill, the Harmony Borax Works, and the Death Valley Sand
Dunes. The students also did a great deal of hiking, including Mosaic Canyon, Golden Canyon, Natural Bridge, Zabriskie Point,
and Ubehebe Crater. Besides the exploration of
Death Valley students spent time in the Mojave desert around Las Vegas. Some of the places visited included Desert Wild-life
Refuge, Goldstrike Canyon, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, and Springs Preserve. Students were also able to investigate
the desert plants along with students from the College of Southern Nevada. Also, students enjoyed discovering the historic
ghost town of Rhyolite, Nevada, and its unusual art. All along the way students worked
hard to compose a detailed science journal from the trip. Be-sides compiling notes gathered from visitor’s centers,
brochures, lectures, and guest speakers, the students made sketches of plants and invertebrates, and kept lists of the birds
and mammals identified on the trip. A great deal of emphasis was placed on the natural history and geology of the areas visited,
however, archeology, engineering, astronomy, etc. were examined as well. Now in its 27th year, the Meadows Valley’s Science Field Trip could not exist without
the support of our local community and patrons. We would like to thank everyone who contributed to the trip. A special thank
you goes out to the Fosdick Benefit Golf Tournament and the Lightfoot Foundation.
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Cafeteria Accounts By Joyce Roberts The end of another school year is fast approaching, May
is nearly here! Beginning May 1st, all charging of breakfast and lunch will stop. Please make sure your children have money
on their ac-counts so I don’t have to tell them they can’t eat! I tell them when they are low on lunch money so
ask them occasionally if they need money. It’s been a great year, and all of you have kept up well with your accounts.
Thank you all so much for the opportunity to serve your children.
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A Word from Mr. Howard...
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| Mr. Mike Howard |
Friends
of Meadows Valley School;
A bit over due, but welcome back from Spring Break! I hope all returned safe and rested; ready
for the quickly approaching end of the year. The Spanish Club had a great trip and the Science Field Trip
is about to leave. The track team is nearly half done with their season and ISATs have started, IRI assessments
will start soon. Many thanks to the wonderful parents who have been volunteering to help the students prepare
for the ISATs and IRI. The teachers are busy trying to get those end-of-the-year projects and other learning
experiences completed in the next few weeks. At the last school board meeting Dr. Ed Kalinowski was hired as the Pr-K to 12 Principal. I am
grateful to have his help and that the leadership team settled. Dr. Ed has been working in the building
since January on a temporary hire appointment. Along with Dr. Ed, Cindi Feeley has been working with the
teaching staff on Common Core Education Standards and Curriculum Alignment. Full implementation of national
standards will start with Mathematics and Language Arts, August 2013. Ms. Feeley, Dr. Ed and the staff
will have to evaluate the teaching scope and sequence for each subject area and then track the learning goals through the
grades to ensure that the students are receiving the proper foundations for increased learning. Other projects that are part of the end of year close-out
have been started include developing next year's calendar, confirming cooperative relationships for next year's sports
teams with Salmon River, and developing a budget for academic requirements. We are working on the class
schedule and making teacher assignments. With great hope, we are planning to pre-register students for
middle school and high school classes before school releases for this summer’s break. And, during
the summer we will be doing some minor construction and renovations in the front classrooms and the technology staff will
be updating the tools we use for quality education delivery. We are planning teacher training for the fall
pre-service activities prior to the start of school (Yes, we are already thinking about next fall). Teachers and paraprofessionals continue to work
hard in the classrooms preparing students for the next grade level. Be sure to talk to your child’s
teacher(s) if you have any questions about their classroom activities. Have a fun spring, make sure your students eat well and get plenty of rest for each test day.
Thank you for your continued support of the education of Meadows Valley students.
Mike Howard
Meadows Valley Superintendent
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STUDY LUNCH...
Dear Parents,
The changes made to
our Study Lunch program seems to have been implemented without any issues. Study Lunch continues to be a great
success. We are seeing fewer students attending which means they are completing and turning in their assignments
as instructed.
Thank you staff and parents for your continued support with the program.
Mike Howard
Superintendent
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Update from Zion National Park...
Sent
from Mr. Richards and the Science Kids!
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Amerigas School Days Program
Amerigas Propane and the School Days Program is offering our school a great opportunity!!!!!Propane receipts that
we collect are like money in the bank. Amerigas is offering our school ½ cent for every gallon shown
on the receipts that our school receives from individuals and businesses. We will have a collection
box in our school. All you have to do is deposit your original receipts in that box.
We will do the rest. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR
SUPPORT!! For more information please call Carol (Meadows Valley School) 347-2411
If
you need to obtain your login and password information, please call the school office at 347-2411 or e-mail your request
to, Erin Branstetter.
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Spanish Club's Hard Work Pays Off
By Lori Maroe
Spanish Club students have been working hard towards our trip
to Mexico, scheduled Spring Break of 2012. Thanks to all of you who have supported us to make this trip possible.
We are on our way. Enjoy your Spring Break!
Thank you for your on-going support of our kids!
Thank You to the Community
By Erin Branstetter
On behalf of Meadows Valley School students and staff, I would like
to thank all of you that support our school. The support system that we are privy to is vast considering our size. Whether
it be athletics, academics, or the arts; our patrons always step up and show support by attending our events, donating supplies
or winter clothing for a child in need, volunteering their time and giving financially. We are fortunate to come from a community
that supports us not only during special events, but all year long as well.
A few weeks ago a community potluck and auction put on by the Booster Club raised a significant amount
of money that helped the boy’s basketball team, the pep band and cheerleaders to attend the state tournament. Financial
support was given from many area businesses as well as individuals. We would like to express our gratitude to all that participated.
The crowd at the state tournament was especially impressive with many loyal fans as well as alumni in attendance. The student
athletes and band members represented our community with pride and good sportsmanship. They played hard, smiled and put their
hearts into the task at hand. They can be proud of themselves and the community they represent.
Meadows Valley is a beautiful place full of caring people. Whether you are a local volunteer, a business owner in the surrounding
area, a supporter of the supplemental levy, a parent, a staff member, or a student, we thank you for representing the Meadows
Valley in a positive manner that we can all be proud of.
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