Middle School Mane February 9, 2022

FROM THE

PRINCIPAL

Welcome, families!

Please see these quick notes as we get back into the swing of things following our four day weekend.

Please be diligent and drive slow when approaching the crosswalk. We have had some close calls, and we remind all drivers to slow down.

Students who missed interim assessments these last couple of weeks will be making them up during advisory this week and next week.

And the main newsletter photo shows a selection of student art work celebrating Black culture, health, and wellness, on display in the Middle School lobby.

Crystal Lane,

Middle School Principal

Middle School Campus News

Counselor Appreciation Week is this week, Feb. 7-11!

This week is a great time to thank a school counselor who has positively impacted your student at Meridian. Parents are invited to send a short note using this user friendly form to Mrs. Zook (middle school counselor), Mr. Manuszak (high school counselor), and/or Mrs. Gregg (College and Career Counselor).

Announcing Auditions for

Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind: 30 Plays in 60 Minutes

by Greg Allen

Feb. 18

Yes, that's a really long title. But it's a really fun show! Mrs. Crowl and Mr. Peebles need your help to pull this off! All students grades 6-12 are invited to come to auditions for cast or crew on Friday, Feb. 18 in the Black Box! Interested? Just come to the meeting! You do not need to prepare anything in advance.

Find details here or visit Mrs. Crowl in M2.01!

Library News

There's so much to see and do at the library! See special sections of books grouped together in honor of several timely topics, including the Olympics, Black History Month, and the latest Pantone color of the year. Plus, starting Friday, students will get a chance to go on a blind date with a book and check out mystery books after having read only the opening line and learning the genre!

Sexual Education Preference Forms – Action Required

Last chance to complete form by Feb. 11

Sexual education classes occur throughout February. Meridian School is required to obtain a response from parents/guardians indicating their preference for their child’s human sexuality instruction. To ensure your child attends the correct group, you must fill out the form below indicating your choice:

Athletics and Extracurricular News

Soccer - First Middle School game is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 12! Watch the Athletics Calendar for details!
Help! Middle School Soccer coach needed! Learn more Learn more here.
Baseball - Due to insufficient registration, the 2022 Baseball season has been canceled.
Basketball - The 2021-2022 Basketball season concludes with all seven teams finishing healthy and strong! Thank you to all of our basketball players, coaches, and the Meridian community for a great season of Meridian Hoops!
Congratulations, Boys MS Beast Basketball! This team advanced the furthest and finished the season as Sub-Regional Champions!

District News

Spring Pictures are scheduled for March 4 (action required if participating)

Spring Pictures are scheduled for Friday, March 4! In these photos, students are invited to wear "Spring dressy" or "Spring casual wear" rather than the regular school uniform. Students can wear their dressy or casual wear all day.

Secondary students will be released from class to take pictures ONLY IF the parent does at least one of the following:

The parent signs their student up to take Spring Pictures using this Google form by Tuesday, March 1, or
If the student brings a completed paper order form with payment on picture day (the forms will be sent home through advisory), or
If the student brings a receipt on picture day showing a pre-order placed online. To pre-order online visit: mylifetouch.com and enter Secondary Picture Day ID number: EVTKH3F74 -- note, this picture day ID is for grades 6-12 only.