March 1 2022
FROM THE
PRINCIPAL
Dear families,

It is the first day of March and we are excited to get into our spring weather. It is much more pleasant for us as we are out on our daily duty stations.

As the weather gets nicer, volunteering at the morning carline is a great way to log your volunteer time. Just show up at 7:30 am to either carline and we will train you right there! 

Also, make sure to read through the newsletter to our District News section, which has important whole-school updates!
Melissa Reese,
Primary School Principal
Primary Campus News
Lost and found

You know when your kiddo goes to the refrigerator and can’t find the ketchup that is right in front of them? I think that is what has happened with our lost and found. It is jam-packed and they just can’t find what they lost, even though it is probably right there.

So starting Monday March 7, we will put all our lost and found items on a table in the front lobby. This will make it easier for parents to come and dig. Please make some time to come and find what they have lost before spring break when it gets donated. Thanks!
Primary families donated 750 food items!

Thank you to all the first grade students and other primary families for their food donations to the Round Rock Service Center. In all, everyone 'sweetly' donated around 750 food items! 

Way to go Lions!
Triple A News
Triple A - After School program conducts themed enrichment activities throughout the week, leading to a two hour celebration of activities every Wednesday. For more information, email triplea@mwschool.org. 

Upcoming themes:

  • March 2: Storybook Parade
  • March 3-4: Mardi Gras
  • March 7-8: Holi
  • March 9-10: St. Patrick’s Day
  • March 11: Outdoor Field Day
  • March 21-23: Weather/News
  • March 24-30: Spring Crafts
District News
Important: April 18 is now a regular school day

To make up for the inclement weather day on Feb. 24, Meridian must hold a make-up day before school ends. This will take place April 18. This was originally scheduled as a staff PD day, but it will now be a regular school day for students and staff.

Why now? Why not after the two days we stayed home earlier this month?

  • Meridian builds in additional school time to cushion inclement weather closures, but we reached our limit for the school year with the two previous weather days taken February 10 and 11.
  • If we do not make up this third closure, the school will lose almost $100,000 in funding from the state. (Almost all funding for charter schools is based on Average Daily Attendance numbers).
Announcing April Harris as Director of Special Education

We're happy to announce that April Harris is now our Director of Special Education, following a Special Education Department restructuring that allows for a better continuation of services for students throughout their years in K-12. Read more about April.

In addition ...

  • K-12 ARD meetings will be facilitated by Susan Mais
  • K-12 504 meetings will be facilitated by David Avalos
Meridian Cafeteria Doubles Local Food Purchases

Meridian School’s Food Services Department has more than doubled local food purchases this year, thanks to a partnership through the Texas Dept. of Agriculture with the Sustainable Food Center and Common Market. What is local? For Meridian, that means any Texas products. 
Spring Pictures
This Friday, 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. Read on.
2021-2022 Yearbook Order: Last Chance for personalization

March 4 is the deadline to order personalized yearbooks. You will not be able to customize it after March 4. The price will stay the same.

If you haven't already ordered, here's the link to order your yearbook. 

Not sure if you already ordered it last semester? Check your email confirmation from Balfour as your receipt. Questions? Please email s.holcombe@mwschool.org.
Upcoming Events and Contact Information
Events At-a-Glance
  • March 4: Spring Picture Day
  • March 11: last day in our grading cycle
  • March 11: Spring class parties (More info in grade level newsletters for details; room representatives only for these parties please. We will have outdoor space reserved with all parents invited for the end of the year parties in May.) 
  • March 13: Daylight Savings time – Spring forward
  • March 14-18: Spring Break
  • April 15: holiday
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, ARD Facilitator
David Avalos, 504 Meeting Facilitator
Leah Lieurance, PYP Coordinator
Emily Murray, Primary Attendance
Giving (Annual Fund & Car Decals)
Leslie Sterzinger, Chef & Food Services Director
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