ATTENTION PARENTS: Stay organized and up-to-date with our January calendar! Check it out for important dates, events, and activities happening at Meadowlark Elementary. Don’t miss a thing! ATENCIÓN PADRES: ¡Manténganse organizados y al día con nuestro calendario de enero! Revísenlo para conocer las fechas, eventos y actividades importantes que se llevarán a cabo en Meadowlark Elementary. ¡No se pierdan nada!
Axel comes to school each day excited and ready to learn. His enthusiasm for growing—even after he has already mastered the content—is truly remarkable. He is always looking for new ways to challenge himself, ask thoughtful questions, and deepen his understanding. Axel also loves helping his classmates and never hesitates to offer support when someone needs it.
Axel is honest, dependable, and respectful. He handles difficult situations with maturity and patience, showing others what it means to stay positive and persevere. Mrs. Gonzalez shared that she genuinely enjoys having Axel in her class.
Axel demonstrates all parts of PRIDE:
✅ Prepared
✅ Respectful
✅ Involved
✅ Dependable
✅ Empathetic
Students like Axel make Meadowlark a better place to learn and grow.
Congratulations, Axel! 🎉 Thank you for showing what PRIDE looks like every single day!
Sofia shows every aspect of PRIDE in everything she does. Whether she is collaborating with classmates or completing independent work, Sofia consistently demonstrates responsibility, kindness, and maturity well beyond her years. She arrives each day ready to learn, treats everyone with respect, stays involved in class activities, and can always be counted on to make positive choices.
Miss Hernandez shared that she is truly blessed to have Sofia as a student—and it’s easy to see why. Sofia sets an example for others simply by being herself. Her empathy, dependability, and strong work ethic help create a learning environment where everyone feels supported and encouraged.
Sofia demonstrates all parts of PRIDE:
✅ Prepared
✅ Respectful
✅ Involved
✅ Dependable
✅ Empathetic
Students like Sofia make Meadowlark a better place to learn and grow.
Congratulations, Sofia! 🎉 Thank you for showing what PRIDE looks like every single day!
Gio shows PRIDE every single day through his actions, attitude, and work habits. He is always ready to learn, moves smoothly through every transition, and gets right to work without needing reminders. Mrs. Smith shared that Gio is consistently respectful to all adults in the classroom and is someone she can depend on—if she needs something done, she knows she can trust him to do it.
Gio’s choices reflect some of the strongest parts of PRIDE:
✅ Prepared
✅ Respectful
✅ Dependable
Students like Gio help create a classroom that is calm, positive, and focused on learning. His leadership and reliability make a difference every day at Meadowlark.
Congratulations, Gio! 🎉 Thank you for showing what PRIDE looks like in action!
If your child was absent on the original picture day, is new to Meadowlark, or you’d like a retake, retakes will take place during the school day on Thursday, Nov. 13. If you are requesting a retake, please return the original picture package.
Repetición de Fotos de Otoño — Jueves, 13 de noviembre
Si su hijo(a) estuvo ausente el día original de fotos, es nuevo(a) en Meadowlark o desea repetir la foto, las repeticiones se harán durante el día escolar el jueves 13 de noviembre.
A huge thank you to Seward County Community College, Cody Cole (SCCC VP of Athletics), USD 480 Transportation, USD 480 Food Services, our amazing students and teachers, the Saints Bookstore, the Colvin Family, and everyone who played a role in making this memorable day possible.
Use the link below to set up an eWallet for your child before our Book Fair next week! You can also begin shopping online through this link from October 13th through October 26th. The Book Fair will also be open in the library during Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Link: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/meadowlarkelementaryschool2
Versión en Español:
Atención padres y/o tutores:
¡Utilicen el siguiente enlace para crear una eWallet para su estudiante antes de nuestra Feria del Libro la próxima semana! También podrán comenzar a comprar en línea a través de este enlace del 13 al 26 de octubre. La Feria del Libro también estará abierta en la biblioteca durante las Conferencias de Padres y Maestros.
Link: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/meadowlarkelementaryschool2
We are proud to celebrate Rowdy Thompson as our first Meadowlark PRIDE recipient! Rowdy recently showed maturity and leadership by making a good decision during a difficult situation. Instead of reacting, he stayed calm, thought about his choices, and responded in a way that was positive and respectful.
Rowdy’s actions reflect the very best of what PRIDE stands for:
Prepared
Respectful
Involved
Dependable
Empathetic
This matters because making good choices—especially when things are hard—helps create a safe, supportive school where everyone can learn and grow.
Congratulations, Rowdy! 🎉 Thank you for showing us why PRIDE is so important at Meadowlark!
Día de las Fotos Escolares el jueves 18 de septiembre.
Atención Padres/Tutores: Favor de tomar en cuenta un cambio en el calendario de septiembre. Se ha agregado un Día de Desarrollo Profesional para el lunes 8 de septiembre. Ese día no habrá clases para los estudiantes. Todo el personal docente y administrativo deberá presentarse a trabajar.
Attention Kindergarten Parents/Guardians: Please note a change to the August calendar that affects Kindergarten only.
*Thursday, August 29: There will be no regular school for Kindergarten students.
*On this day, only students scheduled for the ASQ Screening should come to school with a parent/guardian.
*A parent/guardian must stay and attend the screening with their child.
*The ASQ Screening takes about 30–45 minutes.
*If your child has already completed the ASQ, they do not need to attend school on August 29.
*We will contact you directly if your child still needs to complete the screening. If you do not hear from us, please keep your child at home that day.
Atención Padres/Tutores de Kinder: Por favor tomen en cuenta un cambio en el calendario de agosto que afecta solamente a Kinder.
*Jueves, 29 de Agosto: No habrá clases regulares para los estudiantes de Kinder.
*Ese día, solo deben venir los estudiantes que tienen programado el examen ASQ junto con un padre o tutor.
*Es obligatorio que un padre/tutor acompañe y permanezca con su hijo(a) durante el examen.
*El examen ASQ dura aproximadamente 30–45 minutos.
*Si su hijo(a) ya completó el ASQ, no necesita venir a la escuela el 29 de agosto.
*Nosotros nos comunicaremos directamente con usted si su hijo(a) aún necesita completar el examen. Si no recibe una llamada, por favor mantenga a su hijo(a) en casa ese día.
UPDATE (as of 8/19/25)--ATTENTION PARENTS: Stay organized and up-to-date with our new monthly calendar! Check it out for important dates, events, and activities happening at Meadowlark Elementary. Don’t miss a thing! ATENCIÓN PADRES ¡Manténganse organizados y actualizados con nuestro nuevo calendario mensual! Consúltelo para conocer fechas, eventos y actividades importantes que tendrán lugar en la Primaria Meadowlark. ¡No te lo pierdas!
