October 21, 2021 | Issue 9
A Message from the Head of School
Independent School Standards of Accreditation

From Sunday through Tuesday this week, Joanne Morton, Heather Wiseman and I attended the SAIS Annual Conference in Atlanta. It was excellent to be back in person at this conference designed for school heads and administrators in the Southern Association of Independent Schools, the premier independent school organization in the Southeast that provides accreditation and services to over 380 independent schools. Mead Hall is the only school in Aiken accredited by SAIS and this membership ensures our high standards in academics, governance and school life.
 
The mission of SAIS is to “strengthen member schools by providing high-quality accreditation processes, comprehensive professional growth opportunities, and visionary leadership development programs.” The annual conference is an opportunity for us to gain insight into current thinking about issues in independent school education as well as the space to discuss and learn from each other. This year focused on where we are as we look beyond the pandemic while reflecting on what we have learned from this challenging time in education which has actually provided a stimulus for us to grow and even thrive.
 
As our accreditor, SAIS ensures that Mead Hall meets high standards in independent school education. Accreditation with SAIS takes place every five years, and Mead Hall was most recently reaccredited in 2017. We attended the accreditation workshop as we will be entering the accreditation process this year in anticipation of an accreditation visit in the spring of 2022. Accreditation requires us to meet compliance requirements and several standards set by SAIS, involves a self-study that engages the whole school community, and includes a peer review by educators from other schools. SAIS accreditation is designed specifically for independent schools.

Our membership in SAIS sets high standards for Mead Hall as an independent school and provides us with both support and association that compels us to seek excellence in education and as an institution. Being accredited by SAIS and our membership in this independent school association brings huge benefits Mead Hall. I was glad to attend the annual conference and I look forward to the re-accreditation process and the blessings that it will bring us.

Blessings,
 
Frank Sawyer
Lower School Pom Squad – We are looking for a coach!
We are looking forward to bringing back Pom Squad for Grades 1 – 4 this year. We do need a coach and an assistant for this team. If you are interested, please contact Coach Antonio Grant at the Aiken Prep Campus: agrant@meadhallschool.org
Upcoming Events:
  • Mead Hall Interact will be handing out candy at the Aiken Symphony Spooktacular on Saturday October 23.

  • Mead Hall Interact will be at the Fall Festival on October 24 offering fairy hair and face painting to raise funds to support World Polio Day.
Mead Hall PTO News and Events
Fall Festival

Make plans to join us this Sunday, October 24th for our annual Fall Festival from 1:00pm to 4:00pm on our Aiken Prep Campus Field. 

FREE Admission - PTO will provide chips, water and hot apple cider!
The Mead Hall band will play at 1:45pm.

Food Vendors - Coach T's will have burgers, BBQ and chicken tenders available for purchase ranging from $6 to $9 for entree and side. Ono Ice will be offering icy teats and lemonade (prices vary).
Sinless Sweets will be selling guiltless dessert options that are keto friendly, sugar free and low carb! Prices vary and Pre-Orders are available and encouraged for larger items like cheesecakes etc... Use this pre-order link and specify "Sunday Pick Up at Mead Hall" and your order will be ready for you! 


Inflatables by Sky High Bounce - Obstacle Course, Giant Corn Hole, 16' Slide, Basketball 

Trunk or Treat will take place from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. Volunteers are needed to participate and pass out candy - Sign Up Here
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Pumpkin Patch - Pick out the perfect pumpkin for the Great Wall of Pumpkins at STC on October 29th. Large pumpkins $10 and Medium pumpkins $5. 
Interact will be hosting a Fairy Hair and Face Painting booth! Prices range from $1 to $5 and 100% of proceeds benefit World Polio Day.
Additionally there will be a fall photo op display, maze for the kids and donut eating contest!  

*A portion of all food sales from Coach T's, Ono Ice and Sinless Sweets as well as Pumpkin Patch Sales support the PTO. 
Panther Club
Support Mead Hall Athletics
by becoming a Panther Club Sponsor -
School Store

Hours for 10/25 - 10/29
Monday - Friday 8:00am = 9:00am and afternoons by appointment by emailing MHStore@meadhallschool.org

Back in Stock - Neckties for chapel are now available in both Youth and Adult sizes. Bowties and Pre-Tied bow ties are also available. Stop by and make sure you are ready for chapel days! 
 




SUNDAY
Rite I Eucharist no music 7:45 AM
Rite II Eucharist with Contemporary music 9:00 AM
Rite II Eucharist with Traditional Music, choir and organ 11:15 AM

WEDNESDAY
Rite II Eucharist in the chapel 11:00 AM

1ST SATURDAY
We will have a service at the Prep Campus on the first Saturday of each month.
 
We also live stream the services. 
Please visit our FaceBook page for video.
All of our services offer Communion.

THE CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD (CGS) : The children’s Sunday program has resumed and runs from 10-11AM upstairs in the SM building.
The Atrium (*Atria, plural) is a place set apart and specially prepared for children to be still, learn about and fall in love with Jesus. The Atria are located on the second floor of the Stevenson-McClelland Building. Take the elevator up, look for the signs and as always follow the Good Shepherd We can’t wait to see you there!

THE EYC: EYC meets Sundays from 5:30-7:00PM at the extended care building on the Aiken Prep campus. Dinner will be provided so please sign up. To sign up, click the image for the link. For questions, contact Heather Wiseman wiseman.heather@gmail.com 
October 24: See you at Fall Festival on Mead Hall’s Aiken Prep Campus 1:00-4:00 p.m.
October 31: Halloween, no EYC
November 7: Dinner at Sakura 5:30-7
November 14: CSRA Event
November 21 and 28: No EYC (Thanksgiving Break)
Notification Process for a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19
Please notify the school if your child or a member of your child's household has a COVID-19 positive test result. If your child is sick and is exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, please keep the child home and contact the school.  Please see the link below for further details of what to do in the cases of Covid-19 symptoms or exposure.
Notification: