Our apologies; maybe we were ready for Spring Break a day early? The Personal Project Expo is next Thursday. The day is corrected below. |
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Save the date: Semi-formal Dance
Saturday, April 2, 2022
High school students: save the date for our first school dance since 2020! This is semi-formal dance, but attire anywhere from "dressy" to "semi formal" is fine.
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Biodegradable Masks at Meridian
A note from Anoushka Soni, 11th Grade
Did you know that traditional face masks are made of polypropylene plastic – a thermoplastic polymer that can take up to 450 years to decompose? Meridian recently received a donation of biodegradable masks for students and faculty to use.
As an extension of Anoushka Soni’s personal project, she worked with ELo Industries (www.elomed.us), a woman-owned, minority-owned and operated small business in the US, to bring 1,400 masks to Meridian. ELoMed™ bio face masks are eco-friendly, and actually work, yielding a >98% BFE, a notably high breathability rate, and are lab tested to ASTM Standards. These masks are also hypoallergenic, and are made from renewable plant resources like corn, cassava, sugar cane, and sugar beet.
These masks are available for use as you walk into school (in the high school and middle school lobbies)! Help Meridian achieve a smaller carbon footprint by using these biodegradable masks, and please make sure you cut the ear loops before you dispose of them (to avoid wildlife harm)!
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Save the Date: 2022 DP Visual Arts Senior Exhibition
Friday, April 8 from 5-7 pm
Every year, the seniors in DPY2 Visual Arts put on an art show for the Meridian community. Each student curates a collection of the artwork they have created over the last two years as part of the IB Diploma Program. Save the date and bring your younger students! We'll share more details next week.
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10th Grade Personal Project Expo Next Thursday
March 10
What:10th Grade Personal Project Expo
When and where: Thursday, March 10 from 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm in the Mays Gym.
Who: Families are invited as students showcase their projects after the car line ends.
More: Please sign up to donate a snack for the students, if you're able! Get ready to be impressed by our students’ creative thinking.
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The TCSAAL State Tennis Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, March 5 at Hays High School in Kyle. Matches start at 10 am and continue through late afternoon.
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The BS&W Free Physical Event is Saturday, May 7.
Photo: Co-ed Varsity Soccer Team
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Important: April 18 is now a regular school day
To make up for the inclement weather day on Feb. 24, Meridian must hold a make-up day before school ends. This will take place April 18. This was originally scheduled as a staff PD day, but it will now be a regular school day for students and staff.
Why now? Why not after the two days we stayed home earlier this month?
- Meridian builds in additional school time to cushion inclement weather closures, but we reached our limit for the school year with the two previous weather days taken February 10 and 11.
- If we do not make up this third closure, the school will lose almost $100,000 in funding from the state. (Almost all funding for charter schools is based on Average Daily Attendance numbers).
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Announcing April Harris as Director of Special Education
We're happy to announce that April Harris is now our Director of Special Education, following a Special Education Department restructuring that allows for a better continuation of services for students throughout their years in K-12. Read more about April.
In addition ...
- K-12 ARD meetings will be facilitated by Susan Mais
- K-12 504 meetings will be facilitated by David Avalos
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Meridian Cafeteria Doubles Local Food Purchases
Meridian School’s Food Services Department has more than doubled local food purchases this year, thanks to a partnership through the Texas Dept. of Agriculture with the Sustainable Food Center and Common Market. What is local? For Meridian, that means any Texas products. Learn more.
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2021-2022 Yearbook Order: Last Chance for personalization
March 4 is the deadline to order personalized yearbooks. You will not be able to customize it after March 4. The price will stay the same.
Not sure if you already ordered it last semester? Check your email confirmation from Balfour as your receipt. Questions? Please email s.holcombe@mwschool.org.
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Upcoming Events and Contact Information |
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Upcoming Holidays and Holy Days
Each week, Principal Ryder shares upcoming special days around the world.
Learn more about International Women's Day, which takes place March 8.
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Upcoming Events
- Saturday Opportunity School
- Personal Project Expo Mar 10
- Spring Break March 14-18
- Principal's Coffee Mar 21
- High School Dance April 2
- School Holiday April 15
- Last Day of School May 26
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