It’s been very busy at Meadowlark since I last posted!

We had a great APTT meeting a couple weeks ago, be sure to look at the pictures. We’ve also been busy testing students on their reading levels so we can target our instruction for each individual student. Be sure to talk to your student’s teacher about how s/he is doing with reading. The most important thing you can do for your student’s success in elementary is to read with them every day! Your student is bringing books home regularly; ask them to read to you. If you are more comfortable reading in a different language, that’s ok. Reading is reading. Students need to practice reading out load every day for at least 10 minutes. Be sure to ask your student about what they read.

Another wonderful thing that happened at Meadowlark recently is a small change in the lunch schedule that’s made a huge difference for our Essential Elements (EE) students. Previously, all EE students had lunch at 10:45 with the younger grades. Now, students in EE 4^th – 6^th grade have lunch with the 6^th grade students. Win-win for everyone (see the pictures.)

Lastly, I’d like to remind you about our upcoming Halloween events. On Tuesday, Oct. 29^th, 5:30 – 7:30 PM, we will be hosing a “Trunk or Treat” event. We will have parents and community members handing out treats from their cars parked in our North parking lot. There will also be cars on exhibit and maybe even a motorcycle show. Then on Oct. 31 at 1:30, there will be a costume parade through the multi-purpose room where parents may take pictures. We hope to see you at one or both events. If you’d like to host a car for Trunk or Treat, please contact Trina Broussard at trin375@gmail.com Please remember, costumes should NOT include masks, blood, or weapons.

For students who do not celebrate Halloween, Ms. Burt will host activities in her classroom. If you want more information on that, contact me at maggie.cummings@slcschools.org

On September 11^th, our 6^th grade students retired the flag that flew over the old building with a new flag. No one seems to know just how many years the old flag flew over our old building, but the years of wind and rain had taken their toll. If you look at the pictures of it being raised on the first day of school, you can see it needed to be retired. We thought September 11^th would be the ideal day to do it.

Meadowlark students learned about flag etiquette and retirement protocol and followed it exactly. They also learn about the events of 9/11 eighteen years ago. Students read and discussed stories of bravery and loss from that day. We are all excited to know this country’s future is in the hands of our students and others just like them.

I want to personally thank our 6^th grade teachers John Arthur, Keenan Berkeley, and Christine Gibbs for their outstanding educational efforts for the lessons of that day and every day.

El 11 de setiembre, nuestros alumnos del 6to. grado retiraron la bandera que ondeaba sobre el edificio antiguo y la reemplazaron por una nueva bandera. Nadie parece saber cuántos años esta ondeó sobre nuestro antiguo edificio, pero los años, viento y lluvia  pasaron su factura. Si mira las imágenes,  el primer día de clases, podrán observar que era necesario retirarla. Pensamos que el día ideal para hacerlo sería el 11 de setiembre.

Los estudiantes de Meadowlark aprendieron sobre etiqueta y protocolo de retiro de la bandera y lo siguieron a cabalidad. Ellos también aprendieron sobre los eventos ocurridos el 11 de setiembre, 18 años antes. Los estudiantes leen y debaten historias de valentía y pérdida en ese día.Todos estamos emocionados de saber que el futuro de este país, está en manos de nuestros estudiantes y de otros similares a ellos.

Quiero  agradecer personalmente a nuestros maestros del 6to. grado John Arthur, Keenan Berkeley y Christine Gibbs por los sobresalientes esfuerzos educativos, por las lecciones de ese día y cada uno de los días subsiguientes.

Margarita Borelli Cummings, Ph.D.
Principal
Meadowlark Elementary

Excellence and Equity: Every Student, Every Classroom , Every Day

It was a wonderful first week of school! Thank you all for supporting your students as they transitioned to the new school building.

Meadowlark teachers spent several weeks this summer planning for the new year, unpacking boxes, engaging in professional learning, and setting up their rooms to welcome your students. The pay-off has been impressive. As I walk around the school, I see students eagerly involved in meaningful learning.

Now that the year has started, I’d like to personally invite you to get involved in the school. Starting next month (September 3), every Thursday morning, 7:38 a.m – 8:15 a.m., we will begin hosting Coffee with the Principal. It will be a chance for parents and other family members to talk with me and the assistant principal about what’s going on in the school. At 8:15 a.m. when the meeting is over, I will take interested adults on a tour of the school, to see firsthand what students and teachers are doing.

Another great way to get involved is with the School Community Council (SCC). These meetings will take place on the third Thursday of every month. Our first meeting will be September 19, at 5:30 p.m. The council is primarily made up of parents and their role is to provide valuable feedback from our school community, and to review and propose changes to academic school plans each year.

If you have questions or comments, please feel free to email or call me.

Sincerely,

Margarita Borelli Cummings, Ph.D.
maggie.cummings@slcschools.org
(801) 578-8529

The 2019 school year brings new beginnings for everyone at Meadowlark Elementary. We have a beautiful, brand new building and a new principal - Dr. Margarita Borelli Cummings.

Dr. Cummings brings 25 years service in public education to Meadowlark, as well as the impassioned work ethic of a first-generation American who believes that all children can succeed.

The Meadowlark faculty and staff invite you to join us in welcoming Dr. Margarita Borelli Cummings into our community!

On Monday August 19^th 2019, Meadowlark Elementary School will open its doors to a brand new school year – in a brand new building! On behalf of Meadowlark faculty, staff, parents and community, our administrative team would like to thank the many, many people who made our new building possible.
Please join us for a sneak peek of the new building! We will be holding an Open House & Building Walkthrough on:

August 13th 2019, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

August 15th 2019, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

August 16th 2019, 9 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

We look forward to meeting you!

Maggie Cummings
Principal

Wayne Culley 
Assistant Principal