Primary Campus News
Be Sweet to Others Day:
February 14

February 14 is a special day for primary students at Meridian called "Be Sweet to Others Day."

Each grade level has chosen a service project tied to current, past or future grade level planners, and details can be found in each grade level newsletter. On Feb. 14, students will complete their projects and celebrate how it feels to participate in action and service.

Please note:

  • On Monday, students will be able to bring valentines for their friends (please no candy). This is in place of a traditional party.
  • As a special treat, students can wear spirit wear or a Valentine-themed or “caring for others” themed shirt instead of their uniform.
First Grade Sponsored School Food Drive
February 14-18

First grade students' “Be Sweet to Others” project is to collect non-perishable food items for the Round Rock Service Center. We will collect cans and non-perishable food February 14-18. Donation boxes will be placed in the lobby and around the school for students in any grade to donate if they choose to do so.

Here is a list of food items needed:

Canned vegetables • Canned fruit • Canned soup • Top Ramen • Peanut Butter • Macaroni ‘n cheese • Canned meat and tuna • Pasta (spaghetti, macaroni) • Rice and pinto beans • Cereal 
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Principal's Coffee
Thursday, Feb. 10 at 8:30 am (new date)

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.

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Passcode: 901017
Carline Reminder (Dismissal)

During dismissal, after fastlane is finished each day and after yellow and blue merge, you can start exiting the parking lot in either direction – right (to the frontage road) or left (to Mays).
3-5 grade STAAR Interim Assessment

STAAR Interim Assessments were administered in our classes recently. The interim assessments are designed to familiarize students with the STAAR exam and give them an opportunity to see what types of questions may be asked. They also help us understand how your student would do if the STAAR exam was taken at the time the interim assessment was administered. The report generates a probability of success in Approaches (pass), Meets and Masters performance levels.

Please note: the interim exam tested students on the entire curriculum, not just what has been taught thus far. It is possible that your student performed poorly on the test, but is doing well in class. We use this data as one tool out of many to assess your student’s learning. The interim exam does not affect your child’s grade or their ability to advance to the next level.  

Read on to learn more about the assessment.
District News
Save the Date! Spring Pictures are scheduled for March 4

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.

ALL primary students will take Spring photos on March 4 and proofs will be sent home approximately two weeks after picture day. Paper pre-order forms will be sent home soon. To pre-order online, visit mylifetouch.com and enter Primary Picture Day ID number: EVT4VR7H2 -- note this picture day ID is for grades Kinder-5th grade only!
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.
Upcoming Events and Contact Information
Events At-a-Glance

  • Principal's Coffee Feb. 10
  • Be Sweet to Others Day Feb. 14
  • Student Holiday Feb. 21

Looking for Spiritwear? RockSports stocks Meridian spiritwear all year long.
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