Primary Pride Feb. 1, 2022

FROM THE

PRINCIPAL

What a week for Texas weather! Rain, sunshine, fog, and maybe something colder in a few days. Please make sure your students have a jacket each day for the unknown weather.

Primary School had some wonderful activities to celebrate our 100th day of school yesterday, and we saw many “little spotted dogs” today with the 101st day of school. We are still on the lookout for Cruella DeVille!

Melissa Reese,

Primary School Principal

Primary Campus News

Quick Notes

Be on the look out for your grade level newsletters to learn about our upcoming Be Sweet to Others Day!

Meridian Administration is monitoring the weather closely regarding possible closure due to inclement weather Thursday. Stay tuned tomorrow afternoon or evening for an update via email, PikMyKid message, and social media. We will let you know as soon as we know for sure; the school follows surrounding districts for weather-related closures.

This year, February 1 marks several special events and observances around the world, including Black History Month, the Lunar New Year, and World Hijab Day. Read on for details on all three. (Photo at top of newsletter features Lunar New Year crafts during After School).

Principal's Coffee

Thursday, Feb. 3 at 8:30 am (weather permitting)

Join us Thursday for our next Primary Principal’s Coffee! This is a time to meet with school leadership (principal, assistant principals, and IB coordinator) hear what is going on in the primary school, and ask questions.

If weather forces a school delay or closing, the coffee will be rescheduled for a later date.

Join Zoom Meeting

ID: 81566504669

Passcode: 901017

Triple A News

The Triple A - After School Program is looking for an experienced Program Coordinator. Review the job description and apply.

Triple A provides statements for tax purposes upon request. Please email [email protected] to request a statement and allow 3-5 business days for processing.
Enrichment: The Triple A - After School program conducts themed enrichment activities throughout the week, leading to a two hour celebration of activities every Wednesday. For more information, email [email protected].

Upcoming themes:

February 2: Lunar New Year Celebration
February 4-February 9: Black History Month Enrichment
February 10-February 16: Conflict Resolution/Kelso’s Choice
February 17-February 22: Better Together/Equity and Inclusion
February 23: Jamboree
February 24-March 1: Read Across America

3rd Grade Chess Team Win

Did you know Meridian students in multiple grades practice chess together and play in area tournaments? This weekend, Meridian 3rd graders won the 2022 Winter Regents Chess Tournament!

Advay Sankar, Nishanth Mannem, Saipratik Balamurugan won first place in the K-5 Under 1000 Tournament Section.

Competition Teams included Basis Austin, Patsy Sommer Elementary, Regents School, Cactus Ranch Elementary, St. Andrews, and New Braunfels Homeschoolers.

Spelling Bee winners

Families asked for more details on Spelling Bee results; you can see K-8th grade results here!

5th Grade transition to 6th Grade

Recording Available

If you wanted to watch the information meeting again, or missed it the first time, you can find the recording here.

District News

Enrollment Reminders (Please Read)

Current Students for Next Year:

Forms due Feb. 13

An email (subject line: 2022-2023 Student Commitment Form – Action Required) for current Meridian students was sent out Jan. 24. The form takes one minute to complete; please do so today if you haven't already! The form asks you if your student will return to Meridian next year (with an option of undecided). Don't forget to fill out the appropriate grade's form for each child in your family!

If you've already completed the form, thank you!

NEW Students for Next Year:

Applications due Feb. 28

If you have a currently enrolled child AND a new sibling not yet at Meridian, the new sibling needs to have an application to enter into the general lottery. That deadline is Feb. 28. Find details for NEW Meridian students on our applications page on the website.

2020-2021 Texas Academic Performance Report

Last week, school administration reviewed the 2020-2021 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) for Meridian World School. The report can be found here. The results are explained in this TAPR Presentation.

Adopt a Senior from the Class of 2022

In the past, our seniors were able to enjoy school dances and overnight lock-ins, but these events are on hold until COVID cases subside. In the meantime, will your family consider "adopting" a senior to show them some love and lift their spirits?

Get your younger students involved! Make a card or a poster, mail or deliver their favorite snack, etc. You have until May to do something for them so there is plenty of time! Pick a senior (or two) and find the details on this Sign Up Genius. Questions about this? Email Stela Holcombe at [email protected]. Thank you in advance!

COVID-19 health and safety

A school decision tree may help you find out next steps to take if your child is isolating or quarantining for COVID-19. You can find the decision tree on the school's COVID-19 page, or directly here.