Returning Student Registration: Action Required by May 16
There are two online forms that must be completed for your student’s returning registration.
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Please log into your Ascender account and click on the Registration button and you will be guided through to complete the forms. In most cases, it should just show as a pop-up option for you. However, if you do not see the Registration pop-up prompt, then click on Summary on the left side of the screen and then you will see it.
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Click here to complete the Registration Questionnaire. If you have more than one child, you must complete one for each child.
If you have a change of address, please email a copy of your most recent utility bill to registration@mwschool.org. Please include your student’s full name in that email.
The deadline to complete Returning Student Registration is May 16.
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Action Requested: Student Placement Survey for the 2021-2022 school year
The form below provides an opportunity for you to share what type of environment best supports your child and their ability to learn. As we create our class list for the 2021-2022 school year, we will take your feedback into consideration. There are several factors that are taken into consideration when planning for our student learning groups.
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Distance Learners in Grades K-11: Share CANDID photos taken at home for possible use in the Yearbook!
Parents/guardians of Distance Learners are invited to submit ONE picture of their student attending school from home!
We're looking for the following photos (pick one):
- On Zoom in the home workspace
- Working on schoolwork
- P.E. at home
- First Day of School
- Wearing college shirts
- Playing in the snow during the snow events
Important: label Kindergarten-5th grade with "student's first name/teacher last name/grade level" so it lands on the right spread in the yearbook. Label it like this: "DiegoMsHessGrade3." Submit your photo in this folder.
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Technology Return Schedule for K-5th
Please return borrowed equipment (iPad/computer, charger) to your student's classroom teacher or the main office during the following return windows:
- In Person Learners in 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade: between May 10-14
- In Person Learners in K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade: between May 17-21
- All Distance Learners: May 27-28 (at Primary Office between 8 am – 4 pm)
Notebook portfolios are being sent home for in-person students. We are moving toward a digital platform for portfolios next year. More information will follow regarding portfolio pickup for distance learners.
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Save the Date: 6th Grade Lion's Camp and Parent Orientation July 28
On July 28, Meridian Middle School hosts its annual 6th Grade Lion's Camp for students (in person only) from 9 am to noon. Later that evening, we will host a 6th grade Parent Orientation from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm. The purpose of Lion's Camp is for students to familiarize themselves with their new building and meet their 6th grade teachers. The parent orientation later that evening is to provide important information about your child's transition to middle school and meet key staff.
The middle school team will provide more information as we approach July 28. For questions related to Lion's Camp or the parent orientation, please contact Matthew Castaneda at m.castaneda@mwschool.org.
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Kinder, First and Second Grade Families Asynchronous Days
A reminder: because our campus will need additional teachers and classrooms to accommodate STAAR testing May 11 and 12, we ask K-2 families to keep students home for asynchronous learning on these days.
If you need your child to come to school on May 11 or 12, please complete this form by Friday at 5 pm. Students that need childcare these days will be monitored in the classroom while completing their asynchronous work. Due to the testing environment, students will eat in their classrooms this day. Once all students have completed their testing, students will be offered a short recess.
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REGISTER NOW for the Triple A - After School Enrichment Program for the 2021-2022 school year.
Space is limited. Register today!
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Online Scholastic Book Fair runs through May 16 |
Visit our Book Fair Homepage to access the Scholastic Online Store, open through May 16, with over 6,000 items or the Virtual Book Fair (looks just like the real thing) with over 200 top-selling books.
Orders ship to your house (free shipping with purchases of $25 or more) and benefit our Primary Library in purchasing new materials.
If you'd like to support your classroom, consider purchasing a Scholastic eGift Card for your child’s teacher so that they can buy the books they need for their class. Thank you for your support of reading at Meridian!
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Vision, Hearing and Spinal Screening encouragement for Distance Learning students
Due to challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic and distance learning, your student/s may not have had their vision, hearing or spinal screening last school year or this current year.
Vision and Hearing screenings are mandated for Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th grade and all new-to-Meridian students during the school year. Spinal screening is mandated by the state of Texas for females ages 10 and 12 and males age 13 or 14. This screening can detect abnormal spinal curvatures at an early stage of rapid growth and early detection is important for controlling spinal abnormalities.
Signs your child may have an abnormal spinal curvature:
- Uneven shoulders or hips
- Ribs/shoulder blade (scapula) that are asymmetrical or prominent
- Muscles that are prominent in the lower back or bulge on one side
Therefore, The Department of State Health Services encourages you to take your student/s to a medical provider for a well-child exam, (typically done every year coinciding with a birthday). During this appointment, please request that your physician conducts a spinal, vision and hearing screening.
If your provider screens your child, please provide us results (pass or fail) for our state records by submitting to:
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Upcoming Events At-A-Glance |
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Giving (Annual Fund & Car Decals)
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