2023-2024 Calendar of Events
AUGUST 2023
Tuesday, August 15th:
Open House for Grades DK & K
Wednesday, August 16th:
Open House for Grades 1st - 5th
Monday, August 21st:
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!
Friday, August 25th:
NO SCHOOL
Friday, September 1st & Monday, September 4th (Labor Day):
NO SCHOOL
Open House for Grades DK & K
Wednesday, August 16th:
Open House for Grades 1st - 5th
Monday, August 21st:
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!
Friday, August 25th:
NO SCHOOL
Friday, September 1st & Monday, September 4th (Labor Day):
NO SCHOOL
SEPTEMBER 2023
Friday, September 8th:
Field Trip Admission Dues are due - big thanks to those turning them in early!
CLICK HERE to make your payment online
Wednesday, September 13th:
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
PTO General Membership Meeting @ 7:00p, MDR Library - all are welcome!
Tuesday, September 19th:
MDR Picture Day
Wednesday, September 27th:
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
Friday, September 29th:
Popcorn Day for All MDR Students
If you would like to donate funds to help fund popcorn for ALL students once a month, CLICK HERE!
Field Trip Admission Dues are due - big thanks to those turning them in early!
CLICK HERE to make your payment online
Wednesday, September 13th:
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
PTO General Membership Meeting @ 7:00p, MDR Library - all are welcome!
Tuesday, September 19th:
MDR Picture Day
Wednesday, September 27th:
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
Friday, September 29th:
Popcorn Day for All MDR Students
If you would like to donate funds to help fund popcorn for ALL students once a month, CLICK HERE!
octoBER 2023
Wednesday, October 11th:
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
Friday, October 20th:
WALK-A-THON!!! @ 9:30a - 11:30a
CLICK HERE for details and donate through Fund Hub!
Wednesday, October 25th:
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
Friday, October 27th:
Popcorn Day for All MDR Students
Tuesday, October 31st:
MDR Class Halloween Parties
Your child's teacher will coordinate and share details!
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
Friday, October 20th:
WALK-A-THON!!! @ 9:30a - 11:30a
CLICK HERE for details and donate through Fund Hub!
Wednesday, October 25th:
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
Friday, October 27th:
Popcorn Day for All MDR Students
Tuesday, October 31st:
MDR Class Halloween Parties
Your child's teacher will coordinate and share details!
novemBER 2023
Monday, November 6th:
Parent/Teacher Conferences (day 1 of 2) - 4pm-8pm **in-person**
***Staff Appreciation Meal for MDR Staff***
CLICK HERE to learn about Staff Appreciation Meals and how to help!
Tuesday, September 7th:
MDR Picture RETAKE Day
Thursday, November 9th:
Parent/Teacher Conferences (day 2 of 2) - 4pm-8pm **virtual**
***Staff Appreciation Meal for MDR Staff***
CLICK HERE to learn about Staff Appreciation Meals and how to help!
Friday, November 10th:
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
Tuesday, November 14th:
STEAM Family Night from 5:30p - 7:30p @ Rockford Freshman Center
Wednesday, November 15th:
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
Thursday, November 16th:
PTO General Membership Meeting @ 7:00p, MDR Library - all are welcome!
CLICK HERE to view the agenda once it is established
Friday, November 17th:
Popcorn Day for All MDR Students
Wednesday, November 22nd
Family Dinner Night at Flo's Wood Fired Pizzeria (14 Mile Rd location) from 4pm-9pm!!
Come dine-in or do Take-Out! 15% of the bill gets donated to MDR PTO
CLICK HERE for the flyer to present to Flo's
Wednesday, November 22nd - Friday, November 24th
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
Wednesday, November 29th:
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
Parent/Teacher Conferences (day 1 of 2) - 4pm-8pm **in-person**
***Staff Appreciation Meal for MDR Staff***
CLICK HERE to learn about Staff Appreciation Meals and how to help!
Tuesday, September 7th:
MDR Picture RETAKE Day
Thursday, November 9th:
Parent/Teacher Conferences (day 2 of 2) - 4pm-8pm **virtual**
***Staff Appreciation Meal for MDR Staff***
CLICK HERE to learn about Staff Appreciation Meals and how to help!
Friday, November 10th:
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
Tuesday, November 14th:
STEAM Family Night from 5:30p - 7:30p @ Rockford Freshman Center
Wednesday, November 15th:
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
Thursday, November 16th:
PTO General Membership Meeting @ 7:00p, MDR Library - all are welcome!
CLICK HERE to view the agenda once it is established
Friday, November 17th:
Popcorn Day for All MDR Students
Wednesday, November 22nd
Family Dinner Night at Flo's Wood Fired Pizzeria (14 Mile Rd location) from 4pm-9pm!!
Come dine-in or do Take-Out! 15% of the bill gets donated to MDR PTO
CLICK HERE for the flyer to present to Flo's
Wednesday, November 22nd - Friday, November 24th
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
Wednesday, November 29th:
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
decemBER 2023
Tuesday, December 5th:
Butter Braid Orders Due (both online and paper forms)
Tuesday, December 12th:
Toys for Tots due! (send in with your child or drop off at school)
Wednesday, December 13th:
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
Tuesday, December 19th:
Butter Braid Orders Delivered (orders of 6 butter braids or less sent home with students, larger orders need parents to pick up)
Thursday, December 21st:
MDR Class Holiday Parties
Your child's teacher will coordinate and share details!
Friday, December 22nd:
Popcorn Day for All MDR Students
***MEADOW RIDGE MUSIC CONCERT WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 16TH, 2024***
Saturday, December 23rd - Sunday, January 7th
NO SCHOOL - Holiday Break
Butter Braid Orders Due (both online and paper forms)
Tuesday, December 12th:
Toys for Tots due! (send in with your child or drop off at school)
Wednesday, December 13th:
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
Tuesday, December 19th:
Butter Braid Orders Delivered (orders of 6 butter braids or less sent home with students, larger orders need parents to pick up)
Thursday, December 21st:
MDR Class Holiday Parties
Your child's teacher will coordinate and share details!
Friday, December 22nd:
Popcorn Day for All MDR Students
***MEADOW RIDGE MUSIC CONCERT WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 16TH, 2024***
Saturday, December 23rd - Sunday, January 7th
NO SCHOOL - Holiday Break
january 2024
Wednesday, January 10th:
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
Thursday, January 11th:
Class/Group Yearbook Photos @ MDR
~and~
PTO General Membership Meeting @ 7:00p, MDR Library - all are welcome!
Wednesday, January 24th:
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
Friday, January 26th:
5th Grade Grand Battle of the Books @ RHS
Friday, January 26th:
Popcorn Day for All MDR Students
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
Thursday, January 11th:
Class/Group Yearbook Photos @ MDR
~and~
PTO General Membership Meeting @ 7:00p, MDR Library - all are welcome!
Wednesday, January 24th:
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
Friday, January 26th:
5th Grade Grand Battle of the Books @ RHS
Friday, January 26th:
Popcorn Day for All MDR Students
februaRY 2024
Wednesday, February 14th:
MDR Class Valentine's Day Parties
Your child's teacher will coordinate and share details!
~ and ~
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
Friday, February 16th - Monday, February 19th
NO SCHOOL - Mid-Winter Break
Friday, February 23rd:
Popcorn Day for All MDR Students
Tuesday, February 27th:
Parent/Teacher Conferences (day 1 of 2)
***Staff Appreciation Meal for MDR Staff***
CLICK HERE to learn about Staff Appreciation Meals and how to help!
Wednesday, February 28th:
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
Thursday, February 29th:
Parent/Teacher Conferences (day 2 of 2)
***Staff Appreciation Meal for MDR Staff***
CLICK HERE to learn about Staff Appreciation Meals and how to help!
MDR Class Valentine's Day Parties
Your child's teacher will coordinate and share details!
~ and ~
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
Friday, February 16th - Monday, February 19th
NO SCHOOL - Mid-Winter Break
Friday, February 23rd:
Popcorn Day for All MDR Students
Tuesday, February 27th:
Parent/Teacher Conferences (day 1 of 2)
***Staff Appreciation Meal for MDR Staff***
CLICK HERE to learn about Staff Appreciation Meals and how to help!
Wednesday, February 28th:
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
Thursday, February 29th:
Parent/Teacher Conferences (day 2 of 2)
***Staff Appreciation Meal for MDR Staff***
CLICK HERE to learn about Staff Appreciation Meals and how to help!
march 2024
Friday, March 1st:
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
Wednesday, March 6th:
March is Reading Month Spirit Day: Tourist Day
Wednesday, March 13th:
March is Reading Month Spirit Day: Wear Your Words
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
Thursday, March 14th:
PTO General Membership Meeting @ 7:00p, MDR Library - all are welcome!
Monday, March 18th:
DK/K Parent Information Night - contact office for more info
Wednesday, March 20th:
March is Reading Month Spirit Day: Ticket to Another Class (& enjoy a story!)
Friday, March 22nd:
NO SCHOOL! - Community Support for RHS Lady Rams Basketball Semifinal @ MSU
Wednesday, March 27th:
March is Reading Month Spirit Day: PJ Day
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
Thursday, March 28th - Sunday, April 7th
NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
Wednesday, March 6th:
March is Reading Month Spirit Day: Tourist Day
Wednesday, March 13th:
March is Reading Month Spirit Day: Wear Your Words
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
Thursday, March 14th:
PTO General Membership Meeting @ 7:00p, MDR Library - all are welcome!
Monday, March 18th:
DK/K Parent Information Night - contact office for more info
Wednesday, March 20th:
March is Reading Month Spirit Day: Ticket to Another Class (& enjoy a story!)
Friday, March 22nd:
NO SCHOOL! - Community Support for RHS Lady Rams Basketball Semifinal @ MSU
Wednesday, March 27th:
March is Reading Month Spirit Day: PJ Day
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
Thursday, March 28th - Sunday, April 7th
NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
april 2024
Monday, April 8th
Back to School - hope you had a relaxing Spring Break!!
Wednesday, April 10th:
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
Friday, April 12th:
2023-2024 Yearbook Orders Due
Tuesday, April 16th:
Spring Music Concerts @ RHS Auditorium
Wednesday, April 24th:
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
Friday, April 26th:
Popcorn Day for All MDR Students
~AND~
SPRING CARNIVAL! CLICK HERE for details
Back to School - hope you had a relaxing Spring Break!!
Wednesday, April 10th:
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
Friday, April 12th:
2023-2024 Yearbook Orders Due
Tuesday, April 16th:
Spring Music Concerts @ RHS Auditorium
Wednesday, April 24th:
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
Friday, April 26th:
Popcorn Day for All MDR Students
~AND~
SPRING CARNIVAL! CLICK HERE for details
may 2024
Wednesday, May 8th:
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
**Staff Appreciation Luncheon** @ 1:00p (details coming soon)
Thursday, May 9th:
PTO General Membership ANNUAL MEETING @ 7:00p, MDR Library - all are welcome!
Thursday, May 16th:
Mart-Prize @ MDR @ 5:30p - 7:00p - CLICK HERE for flyer details
Wednesday, May 22nd:
Field Day for DK @ 1:00p - 2:15p - CLICK HERE for Mr. Kooiker's volunteer flyer - HELP WANTED!
Thursday, May 23rd:
Field Day for Kdg-5th - CLICK HERE for Mr. Kooiker's volunteer flyer - HELP WANTED
* 3rd - 5th grade @ 9:30a - 11:10a
* Kdg - 2nd grade @ 1:00p - 2:40p
~ AND ~
***Outdoor Family Picnic & 4th Grade Lemonade Wars Sale
in between AM & PM Field Day activities - details coming soon!
Friday, May 24th:
Popcorn Day for All MDR Students
Monday, May 27th:
NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
Thursday, May 30th:
Half Day (DK = 11:40am dismissal, K-5 = 11:55am dismissal)
Friday, May 31st (TENTATIVE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!):
Half Day (DK = 11:40am dismissal, K-5 = 11:55am dismissal)
Early Release (DK = 1:15pm dismissal, K-5 = 1:30pm dismissal)
**Staff Appreciation Luncheon** @ 1:00p (details coming soon)
Thursday, May 9th:
PTO General Membership ANNUAL MEETING @ 7:00p, MDR Library - all are welcome!
Thursday, May 16th:
Mart-Prize @ MDR @ 5:30p - 7:00p - CLICK HERE for flyer details
Wednesday, May 22nd:
Field Day for DK @ 1:00p - 2:15p - CLICK HERE for Mr. Kooiker's volunteer flyer - HELP WANTED!
Thursday, May 23rd:
Field Day for Kdg-5th - CLICK HERE for Mr. Kooiker's volunteer flyer - HELP WANTED
* 3rd - 5th grade @ 9:30a - 11:10a
* Kdg - 2nd grade @ 1:00p - 2:40p
~ AND ~
***Outdoor Family Picnic & 4th Grade Lemonade Wars Sale
in between AM & PM Field Day activities - details coming soon!
Friday, May 24th:
Popcorn Day for All MDR Students
Monday, May 27th:
NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
Thursday, May 30th:
Half Day (DK = 11:40am dismissal, K-5 = 11:55am dismissal)
Friday, May 31st (TENTATIVE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!):
Half Day (DK = 11:40am dismissal, K-5 = 11:55am dismissal)