Red Ribbon Week: Drug Free Looks Like Me
Theme Days
Monday, Oct. 25
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Movie Monday: Pop corn, not pills
- Dress as your favorite movie or TV character
Tuesday, Oct. 26
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Twin Day: Team up against drugs
- Dress up matching with a friend or group
Wednesday, Oct. 27
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Western Wednesday: Give drugs the boot
- Cowboy and western wear
Thursday, Oct. 28
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Therapeutic Thursday (Pajama Day): Relax, don’t do drugs
- Come to school in your PJs!
Friday, Oct. 29
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Black out + Halloween: Drugs are a trick, not a treat
- Students wear black, seniors wear Halloween costumes
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Approaches to Learning
Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills are a key component of an IB education. Teachers are currently working on explicitly identifying intentionally-selected skills that will help them "learn how to learn." They are intended to apply across curriculum requirements and provide a common language for teachers and students to use when reflecting and building on the process of learning.
The MYP is divided into five clusters of skills: Communication, Social, Self-Management, Research, and Thinking. Within these categories there are distinct clusters of skills, such as Critical Thinking and Creative Thinking. Each have specific indicators that highlight skills teachers employ to help students learn to learn more effectively.
In Middle School, we will be emphasizing communication through various note-taking skills. The week after that, we will practice our new note-taking skills as we learn about self-management skills and how to avoid procrastination!
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2022 Yearbook on sale now
The Meridian School yearbook, The World, is now on sale! The World is a 208 page, full-color book that covers K-12 students, events, Triple A, athletics, and other student groups and activities. Order now through November to guarantee a copy for your student/your family.
There are two options:
- Standard Package - $55, includes one line name engraving on the cover
- Deluxe Package - $58, includes one line name engraving on the cover plus a clear, protective cover
Activity icons (basketball, volleyball, etc.) can be added for $5 each.
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Yearbook Photo Retakes
Monday, Nov. 2
Picture Proofs from Fall Picture Day are being sent home with your student this week. These are the head-and-shoulder photos that will be used in the Meridian yearbook, The World.
If you are not satisfied with your child's yearbook image that was taken on our Fall Picture Day September 20, then your child may do a "retake" on the morning of Monday, November 1 after following these important steps (action required):
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Complete and submit this Google Form by October 31. This is the most important step!
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Read on for next steps.
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Meridian Annual Fund
Help us surpass our mid-drive goal of $150,000 by week's end – just over $4,000 to go!
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Trunk or Treat and Movie Night
Friday, October 29, 6:30 pm
ViP hosts Meridian's Halloween Trunk or Treat and Outdoor Movie Night on Friday, October 29. Bring the whole family!
Students can choose to trick or treat, set up a trunk with their family, or both!
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Coding Classes
Coding Club has moved online with Meridian's Community Partner, CodeWizardsHQ. CodeWizardsHQ offers coding classes for students in 3rd – 12th grade. Class start dates occur throughout the year, so you can find a time that works for your schedule.
CodeWizardsHQ has contributed $1,000 in support of Meridian's Computer Science program.
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Athletics & Extracurricular Activities for Grades 7-12 |
Academic Eligibility will be lost at 4:05 pm on Friday, Oct. 22, if students failed or have an Incomplete in one or more classes.
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Cross Country - Congratulations to the Girls Varsity Regional Team! Headed to State on Oct. 30!
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Basketball - Registration Ends (and physical forms due) Thursday, Oct. 21 at 10 pm. Open Gyms this weekend.
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Winter Competitive Tennis - Registration now open!
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Volleyball - Home Games This Friday, Oct. 22 and Saturday, Oct. 23!
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Swimming - First meet Saturday, Oct. 23!
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Soccer - Registration moved up to Nov. 10-18.
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Model UN - Helpful reminders
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