Meet the Teacher Nights Aug. 4-5
At Meet the Teacher nights, parents and guardians of students in grades K-5 are invited to the primary campus to meet their teacher, pick up car tags, shop at the uniform exchange, and discover how they can support the school.
To help reduce crowd size and maintain social distancing, we will offer sign ups for 30-minute time slots between 5 pm and 7 pm on Aug. 4 and 5. Families whose students' last name starts with A-K will attend August 4 and families whose students' last names start with L-Z will attend August 5. Families with children with different last names may choose either day.
Once we finalize details, we will send a separate email allowing you to register for a specific day and time. Class lists for grades 1-5 will be announced via email on Monday. Kindergarten class lists will be sent out the day of Meet the Teacher Night.
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Installing PikMyKid for Carline
Meridian School uses PikMyKid, a smartphone app that allows parents and guardians to announce their arrival for pick up as well as designate other drivers to pick up their child. Meridian School also sends emergency/weather notifications and traffic news via in-app notifications.
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School Uniform Update
It has recently been decided that we will continue with the same uniform rules we had in place last year, as a way to help students with the transition to on-campus learning. Jeans (blue, black, or grey) are approved to be worn Monday through Friday.
Meridian spirit wear may be worn on Fridays.
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G Suite for Education: Action Required for 2nd-5th
Meridian School uses G Suite for Education with all students beginning in 2nd grade. Students use their G Suite accounts to sign into their Chromebooks, complete assignments, communicate with their teachers, and learn 21st century digital citizenship skills.
We ask for parent permission to activate this account initially in 2nd grade and to keep it active each year after that. Please give your consent by Thursday, August 5.
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COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols: Meeting Aug. 2
As our staff works to get the campus ready for return to all in-person instruction August 10, we are finalizing our health and safety protocols.
We will release our COVID-19 health and safety protocols for the 2021-2022 school year Friday, July 30, on our website. We will host a parent/guardian Zoom webinar Monday, August 2, in the evening, to discuss safety protocols and answer general questions.
It is a community effort. Please help us by getting vaccinated if you can, and continuing to wear masks indoors in public if you are not yet vaccinated. Find out where to get a vaccine.
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Learning Will Take Place on Campus Fall 2021
Parents, please understand that Meridian will not be able to provide distance learning this year for students in general. We do not have the personnel or the means to hire additional teachers to provide remote instruction.
Should distance learning be the best thing for your family at this time, we invite you to consider your traditional home district as Leander, Round Rock, and Austin will all offer some form of distance learning. You will need to withdraw from Meridian and enroll in your district to access this. The school is unable to hold spots open; families wishing to return would re-enter the lottery for future admission.
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Cub Camp for Incoming Kindergarteners
Cub camp is August 2. This is for incoming Kindergarteners and their parents/guardians. While your student visits a kindergarten class and meet the kindergarten teachers, you'll have an opportunity to meet the primary administrators, pick up car tags, and learn about ways to support the school, as well as how to install the PikMyKid app for dismissal and communications.
Our health team will be there to accept immunization records and medication forms, if needed. All students starting kindergarten must have their four-year immunizations. Your times have been sent to you and we look forward to seeing you there!
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After School opportunities
Waiters Registration is open
Waiters is designed for families with at least one student in primary (K-5th) and at least one student in secondary (6th-12th). Meridian staff provide a place for primary students to wait after school until their secondary siblings are released from school at 4:05/1:30 pm. This allows K-12th siblings to be picked up together in the same car line. Register here.
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Register now for Arts/A la Carte Programs
New! Hip Hop Sweat Dance - Our very own Mandi Griffin, 3rd Grade teacher, hosts a dance/aerobics class for 3rd-5th grade students this year. Register today to ensure a spot!
Triple A - After School Registration is now closed
If you missed the deadline to register for Full-Time/Extended Day or Early Release Wednesday after school care, email triplea@mwschool.org to be added to the waitlist.
Triple A is hiring
The Triple A - After School Program is searching for dedicated and passionate individuals to fill several part-time after school positions. Learn more and apply.
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Upcoming Events and Contact Information |
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Events At-a-Glance
- Uniform Exchange July 31
- Last day to order Spirit Wear Aug. 1
- Parent/Guardian COVID-19 Protocols Webinar Aug. 2
- Kindergarten Cub Camp Aug. 2
- Meet the Teacher Nights Aug. 4-5
- First Day of School Aug. 10
- Labor Day (No School) Aug. 6
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Giving (Annual Fund & Car Decals)
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