Primary Campus News
5th Grade parents and guardians: transition to 6th Grade meeting
Thursday, Jan. 27 at 6 pm

Current 5th grade parents and guardians are invited to join middle school administrative staff and teachers to learn what students can look forward to in 6th grade, as well as the differences between the Middle Years Program and the Primary Years Program.

Parents will hear about the choices students have regarding their coursework: French or Spanish, music options, and whether to continue on Meridian's already advanced math track or to accelerate to the even more challenging track that leads to Mathematical Analysis Higher Level in the Diploma Program (11th & 12th grade).

See the Webinar link. Passcode: 350506
Triple A News

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:
  • January 18-19: Group Leader’s Choice
  • January 20-25: Art Enrichment (January 26: Inspire Your Heart with Art Celebration)
  • January 27-February 1: Chinese New Year Enrichment (February 2: Chinese New Year Celebration)
District News
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.
Black History Month Art Exhibition Opportunity

CALLING ALL CREATIVES! We invite all artists (students and staff) to create an art piece that illustrates health and wellness in our community. Students can draw, paint, build, or create digital art that combines wellness and Black American culture.

Please submit your art to your classroom teacher on or before February 1.
Spirit Wear Opportunity: Celebrating Black Culture
Store closes Jan. 20

Celebrate Black Culture all year with this new spirit wear t-shirt approved for students and staff to wear at school on Fridays. Purchase youth and adult sizes through the MySchoolBucks store through January 20. 
Parent Book Club with Counselor Nancy Spence
January 25, noon – 1 pm

Join Counselor Nancy Spence Jan. 25 for the Parent Book Club via Zoom! The book is "Hunt, Gather, Parent," by Michaeleen Doucleff, Ph.D. Readers can compare/contrast parenting cultural practices and delve into what they find interesting in the book and the author's perspectives on parenting. Please RSVP.
Spirit Wear Shopping

RockSports has school spirit wear in stock! The shop is open 8 am-5 pm Monday through Friday.
Upcoming Events and Contact Information
Events At-a-Glance

  • Board Meeting (Executive Session only) Jan. 18
  • Board Meeting Jan. 24 (new date)
  • Principal's Coffee Feb. 3
  • Student Holiday Feb. 21
Melissa Reese, Primary Principal
Ashley Larkey, Assistant Principal, Grades K,2,4
Brooke Knight Assistant Principal, Grades 1,3,5
Nancy Spence, Counselor 3-5
Staci Louth, Counselor K-2
Susan Mais, Primary Special Education Coordinator
Leah Lieurance, PYP Coordinator
Emily Murray, Primary Attendance
Giving (Annual Fund & Car Decals)
Leslie Sterzinger, Chef & Food Services Director