Primary Pride May 19, 2021

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

As we near the end of the school year, we thank you for your flexibility and grace. We appreciate all you have done to support our teachers and staff!

Next Wednesday, our last day of school, ends at 3:30 pm. We will not have an early dismissal like other Wednesdays.

Party day is next week! Please check your child’s grade level newsletter for details. On their party day, students can wear free dress. Weather will be a determining factor and we will communicate if parties are canceled or postponed.

-- Melissa Reese, Primary Principal

Summer Camp Information Session May 20 at 5:30 pm

Given the circumstances we all have faced this past year, we recognize a need to provide additional support to students. Because space is limited, admission is on an invitation-only basis.

See our camp page for details about our 2021 Summer Camp.

Join our information session Thursday at 5:30 pm via Zoom meeting.

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics for age 12+

We are excited to offer two upcoming vaccination clinics on campus for students age 12+. Registration is now open for the first one on June 1!

Parents/Guardians will need to accompany children
IDs are not required for children
The Pfizer vaccine will be offered
Parents/guardians will sign letters of consent during registration through HEB
Questions? Contact Karen Laywell at k.laywell@mwschool.org

The clinics take place:

June 1 first dose/2nd dose June 22 (Register now)
July 12 first dose/2nd dose Aug 2 (Registration opens later)

Internet discounts through National School Lunch Program

We're sharing this news from the FCC:

Families who have received approval for benefits under the National School Lunch Program (as well as 20-21 Pell Grant recipients) are eligible for the FCC's new Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, which provides a temporary monthly discount of up to $50 per month for broadband service.

There is also a one-time discount for a device (laptop, desktop, or tablet).

See details and how to sig n up. Eligible households can find participating internet service providers in their area by entering their zip code into the Companies Near Me tool.

Recycle your extra school supplies!

Do you have extra Meridian school supplies from the box you received at the beginning of the year? If you won't use them, you can drop them off in the Volunteers in Partnership donation bins at Primary between now and May 26. We'll use the supplies during Summer Camp and as extras next year.

Take one thing off your plate. Register today!

Find details and register for Full-Time/Extended Day Care.
Find details and register for Early Release Wednesday Care.
Registration for all Arts/A la Carte programs have been postponed until July.

High School Student Project:

Summer Book Club for Meridian Students

Read on for a summer book club opportunity from one of our high school students!

My book club takes place over the summer, where I intend to read at least two books with each group over two months. The book club has two divisions: a primary division for 3rd-5th graders and a middle school division for 6th-8th graders.

Our meetings will include group readings, book-based activities, and discussions. I also plan to have a google classroom where discussions can take place outside of our weekly meetings.

I have a selection of books we will choose from to read as a group. Some books from the primary selection are: The Kid Who Ran For President, A-Z mysteries, The Magic Treehouse, and more. The middle school division selections consist of: Six of crows, Shadow and Bone, The Heroes of Olympus, and more.

Overall I want to create a community where people can have a place to talk about books and find their next great read. Sign up here if your student wants to join the book club. The first meeting is May 29.

Technology Return Schedule for In-Person/Distance Learning Students

We are accepting technology (computer/iPad/ with charger) for in-person Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade. They can bring it to their classroom teacher to be checked in or they can bring it to the main office.

If you have not turned in technology for in-person 3-5 graders, please do so now.

Distance learners' device return will happen on May 27 and May 28 in the Primary office anytime from 8 am – 4 pm. All devices are due by the end of the day May 28.

All library books should be returned by May 28.