Greeting Parents and Families of Meachem Elementary School,
 
As the school year comes to a close, I would like to thank our wonderful students, staff, families, and community members for helping to make the school year so successful.  Summer comes with the opportunity to reflect on what we have achieved these past ten months.  Keeping in mind that our school’s vision is to provide a school environment that develops lifelong learners who are peaceful, productive, healthy, and happy, below you will find some of our many achievements!
 
        Highlights from 2016- 2017:
         PEACEFUL:

• We have continued to use restorative practices throughout Meachem, resulting in a 300% decrease in referrals.
• Over 70% “Spleem”(disengaged behavior) reduction with use of PAX kernels/cues.
  PRODUCTIVE:
• By the end of the school year the number of students in the intervention reading group has decreased by 12- 20% across grades.
• Well over 50% of students across all grade levels scored levels 3 and 4 in math in this year’s STAR assessments.
  HEALTHY:
• Many of our classrooms have implemented a mindfulness practice throughout the school day to relax, reflect, and prepare to learn.
  HAPPY:
• We have reached a record high of students that were able to attend the VIP All Star Party at the end of the school year.
• Our evening events were extremely well attended, with a 30% increase from last year’s events.
   
  Upcoming Events:
• Welcome Back Hot Dog Roast is on Thursday, August 31^st: Please join us for a light dinner and a chance speak with our Meachem staff as well as other Meachem families.
• First Day of School is on Wednesday, September 6^th: Please have students ready for the first day of school with their school supplies, which are listed on the back of this letter.
• Curriculum Night is on Thursday, September 21^st:  This event is for students to share with their families what they are working on throughout the school year.
   
  Don’t Forget:
• To stay up-to-date with Meachem news and events please check the SCSD Meachem website and by follow us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/meachemelementary.
   
  It has been a great honor to serve as the principal of Meachem Elementary this year, as guiding your children to meet their potential is the most important and rewarding calling there could be.  As parents, you should be extremely proud of your child, as they have grown both academically and socially.  I hope all the Meachem families have a wonderful and relaxing summer!  Thank you all for your continuous support this school year and I look forward to an even more successful school year in 2017-2018. 
   
  Katie Moulton,
  Principal