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Dear Families,
As I shared earlier this year, I will be out on maternity leave in January and February. In my absence, Meadowview will be in the very capable hands of Marcia O'Brien and Sarah Parker. Many of you have had occasion to work with Dr. Parker who is our Director of Meadowview Offsite Programming and regularly assists onsite as well. Marcia O’Brien has been working with our Meadowview onsite programs as the substitute principal on and off this year, so she may be familiar to you as well. Mrs. O’Brien will be handling things onsite at Meadowview with Dr. Parker directing our Meadowview offsite programs. They can be reached with the contact information below.
Marcia O'Brien- Technical Assistance and Meadowview Onsite Programs, 517-541-8751
Dr. Sarah Parker- Director of Meadowview Offsite Programs, 517-541-8762
It’s hard to be away from the school for so long, but I feel better knowing that our students and staff will be well supported in my absence.
Beth Longshore
Meadowview Principal
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Offsite Classroom Spotlight | |
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The Eaton RESA classroom for students with moderate cognitive impairments, better known as Miss Jenny’s class, has eight incredible students, two dedicated paraprofessionals, and one outstanding teacher. The classroom goal is to grow and become independent students while working on math, ELA, and daily living skills.
The students learn through art, science experiments, and play. Each student is unique and the program is tailored to meet their individual needs.
Last semester, students participated in a Science Fair, where each student completed a science experiment and presentation at home. These were then displayed at school for everyone to see.
So far this semester, students have learned about the layers of the Earth and the solar system. In addition, the class is reading classic books and just finished “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”. To celebrate, they had an "Oz" themed party and watched a cartoon version of the movie. Art projects are proudly displayed in the hall for other students and staff to check out what students have accomplished. Students have Food Fridays where the kids participate in reading recipes, making food and eating the final product.
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High School Transition Classroom | |
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Ms. Michelle O'Meara's High School MOCI room is located at Eaton Rapids High School and students have had an amazing year of learning so far.
Each week students attend Creative Pulp paper making to work on important job skills which is a big transition for our students as Creative Pulp is located at Union Street. Each student is given a job on the paper making line. Students work on goals including becoming more independent workers, increasing time on task while working on the line, and working together with classmates.
Each month, the students work together to plan weekly outings. Staff set the parameters of the outing, then have a discussion with students to determine where to go. This year the class has visited Walmart, Meijer, Red Robin, the Charlotte library and bowling alley. The students enjoy being with their peers out in the community while working on important life skills.
In the classroom, the class is currently reading The Wizard of Oz! in the Readtopia literature curriculum. Students learned that there are differences between the movie and the book, one of the biggest differences that we have noticed is that Dorothy has silver slippers in the book and ruby slippers in the movie. Students have also learned about the function of the heart and brain and what it means to have courage.
Each morning the class enjoys having three high school LINKS students join us for first hour. Students love to have conversations with them about their lives and enjoy the friendship and assistance that they bring to the classroom.
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Onsite Classroom Spotlight | |
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Middle/High School EI Classroom: Mrs. Miller's Middle/High School EI Classroom finished a massive novel student this week. Both groups demonstrated stamina and grit and looked rigor square in the eyes.
The middle schoolers completed Theodore Boone, Kid Detective, which is a 296 page book and the high school students completed The Knife of Never Letting Go, which is a whopping 496 page book.
Both novel studies were an educational journey of discussion, discovery, frustration and excitement. After a brief intermission to learn about short stories, the class will be tackling yet another novel, reading The Watsons Go to Birmingham. This is a historical novel that follows a family from Michigan to Alabama during a time of heightened racial injustice. This novel is the perfect gateway into Black History month.
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Eaton RESA Parent Advisory Committee | |
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The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is a group of parents, representing each local district, that works to positively impact the education of children with special needs. Their mission is to provide a regular forum for the exchange of ideas and information to support parents and school administrators. Check out the PAC website for more information and meeting dates and times.
The next PAC meeting is Tuesday, February 21, at 6 p.m. via Google Meet. Or join by phone: +1 803-638-8098 PIN: 255 367 783#
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Universal Core Vocabulary | |
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January Core Vocabulary
again, all gone/all done, different, help, mine, more, not/don’t, stop, that, want, what, you
To learn more about how your child is using Eaton RESA Universal Core Vocabulary contact your child's teacher.
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Tips for When to Stay Home | |
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As we continue to receive reports of respiratory illnesses to schools and childcare centers, we want to ensure parents and guardians know when to keep children home.
Many illnesses do not require exclusion. However, children should stay home if the illness prevents the child from participating comfortably in school activities or if there is risk of spreading harmful disease to others. Below are some reasons why a child should stay home.
- Severe Illness: This may include symptoms such as being very tired or less responsive, having difficulty breathing, or having a rapidly spreading rash.
- Fever: A child with a temperature of 101°F or greater AND behavior changes or other signs or symptoms (such as sore throat, rash, vomiting, or diarrhea). Note: If there is influenza-like-activity or COVID-19-like-activity in the school or in the community, criteria would also include a temperature over 100.4°F and respiratory symptoms (such as cough, sore throat).
- Diarrhea: A child has two loose or watery stools within 24 hours. Exception: A healthcare provider has determined it is not infectious. Diarrhea may be caused by antibiotics or new foods a child has eaten.
- Vomiting: A child that has vomited two or more times within 24 hours. Exception: A healthcare provider has determined it is not infectious.
- Abdominal pain: A child with abdominal pain that continues for more than two hours, or intermittent pain associated with fever or other symptoms.
- Rash: A child with a rash AND has a fever or a change in behavior. Note: Rapidly spreading bruising or small blood spots under the skin need immediate medical attention.
- Skin sores: A child with sores leaking fluid on an exposed area of skin that cannot be covered completely with a waterproof dressing.
- Certain communicable diseases: Children and staff diagnosed with certain communicable diseases, including COVID-19, may have to be excluded for a period of time.
In most cases, children can return when the following are met:
- Children with a fever and other signs or symptoms as described above should not return until 24 hours of no fever, without the use of fever-reducing medications.
- Children with diarrhea should have no loose stools for 24 hours prior to returning to school.
- Children with vomiting should have no vomiting episodes for 24 hours prior to returning.
- Children with rash that presented with a fever should be excluded until the rash subsides and 24 hours of no fever, without the use of fever-reducing medications, or until a healthcare provider has determined it is not infectious. Exceptions: Allergic rash, such as hives or poison ivy, and diaper rash are not reasons to keep a child home.
For more information on exclusions and when children can return. see the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations and contact your local health department.
Teach your family how to lower their risk of getting and spreading illnesses by:
- Washing their hands often with soap and running warm water for at least 20 seconds. That is the same amount of time as it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” twice. Make sure to also clean under the fingernails.
- If a sink or hand washing station is not available, use hand sanitizer properly. Gels, rubs, and hand wipes work well against most germs if they contain at least 60% alcohol. Throw wipes in the trash after use.
- Cough or sneeze into a tissue if possible, or their upper shirt sleeve or elbow—not onto their hands!
- Avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth. That’s how many types of germs enter the body and also how germs can be spread.
- Avoid close contact with others, such as kissing, shaking hands, and sharing cups and eating utensils.
- Clean frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs and mobile devices.
Stay up-to-date on your COVID-19 vaccines and annual influenza vaccine as well as all other recommended vaccinations to decrease the risk of contracting vaccine preventable illnesses and their potentially serious complications.
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| February 1 | - SCI, EI, Eaton Rapids HS, Union Street, and Storefront programs- half day for students
| | February 8 | - EI programs- half day for students, afternoon collaboration for staff
| | February 17 |
- SCI, EI, and Potterville programs- no school
- Transitions classes- field trip
| | February 20 | - All Meadowview Main Campus and Offsite Programs- no school
| | February 21 | - Meadowview classes at Potterville are in session (Potterville Public Schools are closed)
| | February 22 |
- EI programs - half day for students, afternoon collaboration for staff
- Eaton Rapids HS, Union Street, and Storefront programs - half day for students
| | March 3 | - Potterville programs- no school
| | March 8 | - EI programs- half day for students
| | March 15 | - SCI programs- half day for students
| | March 23 | - EI, Eaton Rapids HS, Union Street, and Storefront programs- half day for students, afternoon collaboration for staff
| | March 24 | - EI programs - half day for students, afternoon staff collaboration
| | March 24-31 | - Eaton Rapids HS, Union Street- no school
| | March 27-31 | - All Meadowview Main Campus and Offsite Programs- no school
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2022-2023 School Year Calendars | | | | |
