We hope you're enjoying Spirit Week! Although we are not all together physically, we love the school spirit that brings us together as one community. Special shout out to our seniors for showing their spirit and Lion Pride!
Our secondary admin team dressed as characters from Disney's "Inside Out" on Wednesday, and this photo makes our week ... (Maybe even our year!)
A quick weather note for tomorrow: we're keeping an eye on the forecast, and we will communicate via PikMyKid if anything arises regarding pick up. As always, drive with weather safety as your priority. Check the forecast before leaving for the school.
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Next week: plan for A/B Day April 29, Asynchronous Day April 30
Next Friday, April 30, is an asynchronous instructional day. As with the asynchronous days that we’ve had thus far, we will not have Zoom classes. This is a day for students to catch up on work that was already assigned, or get ahead on work that is coming up. This is also a day for teachers to work on grading and planning for instruction.
For attendance purposes, we ask all students to complete a Google Attendance Form for attendance in periods 1-4 to let us know what they will be working on. This google form will be sent to students via email and ManageBac.
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Mark your Calendar for Secondary Principals Coffee this Monday
The final Secondary Principals Coffee of the year is this Monday, April 26, from 9 – 10 am. The principals coffees are an opportunity for parents to get updates with what is going on in the Middle and High Schools and ask questions. So brew yourself a nice coffee or tea, grab a pastry, and log in via Zoom!
Meeting ID: 881 9809 3865
Passcode: 685891
Note: In order to prevent “Zoom bombing," the meeting is set so that “only authenticated users can join.” You must log into Zoom on your device prior to trying to join. So please, before the meeting, make sure that you have created a Zoom account for yourself (Zoom.com), using your correct name.
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TIBS Virtual College Fair launches tonight
Update: the website launches updated content tonight at midnight! The Texas IB Schools Virtual College Fair is open to all students who attend an IB school and is a valuable opportunity to hear from college reps who are focused on IB students.
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Yearbook and Photo Submission Hub: Click through to find details |
Meridian Lions Proud Moment
Congratulations to Meridian seniors Abdullah Traore and Oje Ofunrein! Abdullah has signed to play soccer for Dallas Baptist University, and Oje has signed to play soccer with the University of Denver. On Tuesday, we held a signing ceremony with their families, fellow seniors, faculty, and staff in attendance to celebrate their achievement.
Roar, Lions, Roar!
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Teacher Appreciation Week May 3-7
For our planners out there, Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3-7, and positive notes, cards, and emails from the heart really do make such a difference for our teachers! A quick reminder that if you signed up to bring something through ViP, please drop off items tomorrow morning. |
DEI updates
Our committees, staff, and leadership continue to meet, review, reflect and plan on ways in which we can move our work forward. Recently, all staff had an opportunity to practice seeing their contributions through an equity lens. Each team began brainstorming ways that we can promote equity for all. If you want to learn more about the equity work, please visit the website.
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'21-'22 After School registration opens May 3
Need after school care for your student during the 2021-2022 school year? Triple A and After School 6-12 open registration for next school year on May 3. Review after school care options.
Arts/A la carte program offerings and details for the 2021-2022 school year will be released towards the end of May 2021. Review the website for updates.
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Asian Pacific Heritage Month
May is Asian Pacific Heritage Month, and Meridian is proud to have a strong representation of folks in our school community! We are asking for your support to honor the accomplishments of well-known people, as well as everyday, amazing humans (maybe you!) who identify as members of this group! Please contact IB MYP Coordinator Ms. Kristen “Mac” Machczynski at k.machczynski@mwschool.org. if you would like to support our efforts during the month of May - this might include making videos, sharing outstanding quotes, art, music - anything we can do to share with our students and families to celebrate Asian Pacific heritage! Bring your ideas - we’d love to hear your thoughts!
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New Date: Spring Raffle open through April 29 at our Parent/Guardian Meeting
The raffle is open to anyone – you're welcome to share with friends and family, as long as they can come to the school to pick up the cooler. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20, and 100% of the proceeds benefit our students.
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Returning items borrowed from school
Please start thinking about what materials (books, technology, or equipment) you may have borrowed from Meridian. We will provide more information regarding the item return process soon. But please take some time to start collecting these items.
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Spinal screening April 26-29 for ages 12-13
For all students new to Meridian Middle School, females who were 12, and males who were 13 at any time during this school year: spinal screenings begin April 26-29 during PE class.
All students being screened will need to bring sports shorts and tee/polo shirts to change into on their PE days and, if applicable, a sports bra or cami top under their tee/polo shirt.
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Upcoming Events and Useful Links |
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Holidays and Holy Days
Armenian Remembrance Day April 24 commemorates the deaths of between 500,000 to 1.5 million Armenians living in the Ottoman Empire during World War I.
Theravada Buddhist New Year is celebrated April 26-27 around the world.
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Events At-a-Glance
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April Cafeteria Calendar: Breakfast and Lunch and Distance Learning menus
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Overview of secondary events; subject to change
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Secondary Principals Coffee April 26
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Spinal Screenings Students 12-13 April 26-29
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Spring Parent/Guardian Meeting April 29
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A/B Day April 29
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Asynchronous Learning Day April 30
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Letter Jacket Ordering Event May 20
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Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email the appropriate person for support:
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2020-2021 Grade Level Teacher Team Leads
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Principals
Student or Curricular Concerns
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Counselors
Additional Contacts
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