Look Into the Classroom: Geometry Mandala Project |
Ms. Rothenberger’s geometry class has just completed a mandala project. In this class, they learned about mandalas and their significance (“mandala” means “circle” in Sanskrit, and mandalas have spiritual and ritual significance in Hinduism and Buddhism, representing the universe).
This international and intercultural context was then integrated with their study of constructing congruent objects in Geometry. Students used a geometric compass and protractor to design and construct their own mandalas, then recreated their mandala on a ceramic tile which was glazed and fired in the kiln. They made geometric diagrams and gave a written, geometric explanation of the construction of their mandala, which was assessed under the MYP criteria for Communicating and Knowledge and Understanding.
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2022 Yearbooks on sale
The Meridian School yearbook, The World, is now on sale! The World is a 208 page, full-color book that covers K-12 students, events, Triple A, athletics, and other student groups and activities. You must pre-order to guarantee a copy for your student/your family.
There are two options:
- Standard Package - $55, includes name engraving on the cover (one line)
- Deluxe Package - $58, includes name engraving on the cover (one line) and a clear, protective cover (recommended to keep your yearbook cover looking nice over time)
Activity icons (e.g. basketball, volleyball, etc.) can be added for $5 each.
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Exploring Banned Books
In conjunction with Banned Books Week, the secondary library has set up a display of books that have been banned in various places around the world. Banned Books Week highlights the important role that books serve in building community and understanding.
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Meridian Annual Fund
Donate today!
More than 200 Board members, staff, and families have already donated to this year's Annual Fund – thank you!
(Photo: our rain garden hardscaping was finished in August, thanks to last year's Annual Fund. The garden will be planted Oct. 30!)
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Counselors' Corner
If you're interested in joining a Parent/Guardian Book Group on Zoom, email Nancy Spence at n.spence@mwschool.org.
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Virtual HBCU College Fair
Saturday, October 16
A reminder: the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) College Fair is Saturday, October 16, from 10 am – 2 pm. Interested families can register online. This free online event is hosted by the Round Rock Black Parents Association and RRISD.
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Rain Garden Workday and Fundraiser
October 30
Want to dig in the dirt? Families are invited to plant two gardens and clean up the Primary Playground Oct. 30 at 9 am. See details.
Shoppers at Round Rock Garden Center between now and Oct. 30 can mention Meridian World School at the checkout, and 10% (pretax) of their purchase will go to Meridian! We'll use proceeds to plant and mulch the Monarch Waystation Garden.
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Athletics and Extracurriculars
- Protecting your academic eligibility
- Sports photos – Tuesday, Oct. 19
- Basketball – Registration now open, optional pre-tryout open gym on Oct. 23.
- Cross Country – TCSAAL Regional Meet next Saturday, Oct. 16; come support our Running Lions
- Model UN – No meeting this Friday, Oct. 8. CTMUN participation fees due Oct. 19
Congratulations to Girls Varsity Volleyball, currently undefeated in the league! Photo by Kelli Heneghan
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