ATTENTION PARENTS: Stay organized and up-to-date with our April 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 abril! Revísenlo para conocer fechas importantes, eventos y actividades que se llevarán a cabo en la Escuela Primaria Meadowlark. ¡No se pierdan nada!
ATENCIÓN PADRES: ¡Manténganse organizados y al día con nuestro calendario de abril! Revísenlo para conocer fechas importantes, eventos y actividades que se llevarán a cabo en la Escuela Primaria Meadowlark. ¡No se pierdan nada!
Reminder: There will be no BLAST (After School Program) next week.
Recordatorio: No habrá BLAST (programa después de clases) la próxima semana.
Recordatorio: No habrá BLAST (programa después de clases) la próxima semana.
💚💚 Celebrating Cynthia Garibay – School Social Work Week 💚💚
In honor of School Social Work Week, we proudly celebrate our social worker, Cynthia Garibay and the incredible impact she has on our school community.
Cynthia provides a safe, supportive space for our students and families, always leading with compassion and care. Her dedication to student well-being and her partnership with staff make a lasting difference every day.
We are truly grateful for Cynthia and all she does to support our school. Happy School Social Work Week!
Dear Meadowlark Parents and Guardians:
Next week, March 2-7, 2026, Meadowlark Elementary is having a Spirit Week to celebrate and promote Children’s Mental Health Awareness. Each day will have a special theme. All students are invited to participate by dressing according to the theme of the day.
Mindful Monday - PJ and comfy clothes day be mindful of the importance of getting plenty of rest and sleep for good mental health.
Inside Out Tuesday - Wear the colors of your favorite Inside Out character or wear your shirt inside out. - sometimes we have mixed emotions. Sometimes our feelings turn us inside out.
Celebrate Your Culture Wednesday! Be proud of who you are and the country you are from. Celebrate our roots! Dress in the colors of your country! Cultural Dress Day!
Thankful Thinking Cap Thursday - Wear Hats to school and think about what you are thankful for.
Friendship Friday - You are not alone - We are all on the same team, swimming together in this ocean! Wear Meadowlark shirts as a family standing strong in support of each other.
Estimados padres y tutores de Meadowlark:
La próxima semana, del 2 al 7 de marzo de 2026, la Escuela Primaria Meadowlark celebrará la Semana del Espíritu Escolar para promover y celebrar la concientización sobre la salud mental infantil. Cada día tendrá un tema especial. Todos los estudiantes están invitados a participar vistiendo ropa acorde al tema del día.
Lunes Consciente – Día de pijama y ropa cómoda. Recuerden la importancia de descansar y dormir lo suficiente para mantener una buena salud mental.
Martes de Intensa-Mente – Viste los colores de tu personaje favorito de la película Inside Out o ponte la camiseta al revés. A veces tenemos emociones encontradas; a veces nuestros sentimientos nos vuelven del revés.
Miércoles de Celebración Cultural – ¡Siéntete orgulloso de quién eres y del país de donde vienes! ¡Celebra nuestras raíces vistiendo los colores de tu país! ¡Día de la Vestimenta Cultural!
Jueves del Gorrito Agradecido – Usa gorras en la escuela y piensa en todo aquello por lo que estás agradecido.
Viernes de la Amistad – No estás solo. ¡Todos estamos en el mismo equipo, nadando juntos en este océano! Viste tu camiseta de Meadowlark como familia, apoyándose mutuamente.
Next week, March 2-7, 2026, Meadowlark Elementary is having a Spirit Week to celebrate and promote Children’s Mental Health Awareness. Each day will have a special theme. All students are invited to participate by dressing according to the theme of the day.
Mindful Monday - PJ and comfy clothes day be mindful of the importance of getting plenty of rest and sleep for good mental health.
Inside Out Tuesday - Wear the colors of your favorite Inside Out character or wear your shirt inside out. - sometimes we have mixed emotions. Sometimes our feelings turn us inside out.
Celebrate Your Culture Wednesday! Be proud of who you are and the country you are from. Celebrate our roots! Dress in the colors of your country! Cultural Dress Day!
Thankful Thinking Cap Thursday - Wear Hats to school and think about what you are thankful for.
Friendship Friday - You are not alone - We are all on the same team, swimming together in this ocean! Wear Meadowlark shirts as a family standing strong in support of each other.
Estimados padres y tutores de Meadowlark:
La próxima semana, del 2 al 7 de marzo de 2026, la Escuela Primaria Meadowlark celebrará la Semana del Espíritu Escolar para promover y celebrar la concientización sobre la salud mental infantil. Cada día tendrá un tema especial. Todos los estudiantes están invitados a participar vistiendo ropa acorde al tema del día.
Lunes Consciente – Día de pijama y ropa cómoda. Recuerden la importancia de descansar y dormir lo suficiente para mantener una buena salud mental.
Martes de Intensa-Mente – Viste los colores de tu personaje favorito de la película Inside Out o ponte la camiseta al revés. A veces tenemos emociones encontradas; a veces nuestros sentimientos nos vuelven del revés.
Miércoles de Celebración Cultural – ¡Siéntete orgulloso de quién eres y del país de donde vienes! ¡Celebra nuestras raíces vistiendo los colores de tu país! ¡Día de la Vestimenta Cultural!
Jueves del Gorrito Agradecido – Usa gorras en la escuela y piensa en todo aquello por lo que estás agradecido.
Viernes de la Amistad – No estás solo. ¡Todos estamos en el mismo equipo, nadando juntos en este océano! Viste tu camiseta de Meadowlark como familia, apoyándose mutuamente.
ATTENTION PARENTS: Stay organized and up-to-date with our March 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 marzo! Revísenlo para conocer fechas importantes, eventos y actividades que se llevarán a cabo en Meadowlark Elementary. ¡No se pierdan nada!
Just a friendly reminder that today is School Picture Day!
We are proud to recognize Rosalva Tull in Miss Padilla’s 5th grade class as a Meadowlark PRIDE recipient!
Rosalva comes to school each day with a positive attitude and a willingness to help others. Miss Padilla shares that Rosalva is always incredibly kind and ready to lend a hand to classmates and staff whenever needed. Her thoughtful nature and caring spirit make a meaningful difference in the classroom each day.
Rosalva is also a strong learner who takes pride in her work. We are so proud of her intelligence, her effort, and the kind heart she shows to everyone around her. She truly sets a wonderful example for others.
Rosalva demonstrates all parts of PRIDE:
✅ Prepared
✅ Respectful
✅ Involved
✅ Dependable
✅ Empathetic
Students like Rosalva help make Meadowlark a warm, supportive place to learn and grow.
Congratulations, Rosalva! 🎉 Thank you for showing us what PRIDE looks like every day!
Rosalva comes to school each day with a positive attitude and a willingness to help others. Miss Padilla shares that Rosalva is always incredibly kind and ready to lend a hand to classmates and staff whenever needed. Her thoughtful nature and caring spirit make a meaningful difference in the classroom each day.
Rosalva is also a strong learner who takes pride in her work. We are so proud of her intelligence, her effort, and the kind heart she shows to everyone around her. She truly sets a wonderful example for others.
Rosalva demonstrates all parts of PRIDE:
✅ Prepared
✅ Respectful
✅ Involved
✅ Dependable
✅ Empathetic
Students like Rosalva help make Meadowlark a warm, supportive place to learn and grow.
Congratulations, Rosalva! 🎉 Thank you for showing us what PRIDE looks like every day!
Our 5th graders have been hard at work as scientists in their classroom, closely observing worms and recording what they notice—just like real researchers! Students practiced patience, careful observation, and critical thinking as they watched how worms move, where they choose to settle, and how their environment affects their behavior.
Activities like this help students build curiosity, strengthen science skills, and make learning come alive. We love seeing our learners so engaged, thoughtful, and excited about discovering how the world works!
Activities like this help students build curiosity, strengthen science skills, and make learning come alive. We love seeing our learners so engaged, thoughtful, and excited about discovering how the world works!
💚 School Counseling Week 💚
This week, we recognize Chelle (Tedrow) Douglass during National School Counseling Week. School counselors play an important role in supporting students and families, and we appreciate the work that goes into serving our school community.
Thank you for being part of our team. 💚
This week, we recognize Chelle (Tedrow) Douglass during National School Counseling Week. School counselors play an important role in supporting students and families, and we appreciate the work that goes into serving our school community.
Thank you for being part of our team. 💚
🎨✨ 5th graders learning like Michelangelo! ✨🎨
Today our 5th graders laid under their desks while drawing images from the Sistine Chapel to experience what it might’ve been like painting the ceiling. A fun, creative way to bring art and history to life! 🖌️💛
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!
We are proud to recognize Axel Porix Suy in Mrs. Gonzalez’s class as a Meadowlark PRIDE recipient!
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!
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!
NO SCHOOL this week for Thanksgiving Break. Classes resume Monday, December 1st.
ATTENTION PARENTS: Stay organized and up-to-date with our December 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 Diciembre! Revísenlo para conocer las fechas, eventos y actividades importantes que se llevarán a cabo en Meadowlark Elementary. ¡No se pierdan nada!
We are incredibly grateful to Sunflower Bank for their generous donation of $511.02 through their ABC Program. This contribution directly supports Meadowlark Elementary and helps us continue providing meaningful learning experiences and resources for our students. Partnerships like this make a big difference in helping our school community grow and thrive. Thank you, Sunflower Bank, for investing in our students and believing in the power of education!
We are proud to recognize Sofia Larios in Miss Hernandez’s 3rd grade class for being a Meadowlark PRIDE recipient!
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!
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!
We are proud to celebrate Giovanni Alarcon as our next Meadowlark PRIDE recipient!
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!
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!
Fall Picture Retakes — Thursday, November 13
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.
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.
Meadowlark Elementary 5th graders had an exciting day cheering on the Seward County Saints Men’s Basketball team! Our students brought amazing energy, represented Meadowlark proudly, and made unforgettable memories supporting our hometown Saints.
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.
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.
REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow or Friday. Tomorrow will be the last day of Parent-Teacher Conferences starting at 7:30 AM and concluding at 3:30 PM.
