A quick note: Fourth grade families should check their email for an important notice sent out earlier today regarding a temporary move to distance learning. |
Be Sweet to Others Day February 11
Typically at Meridian, we like to take the day closest to Valentine’s Day to be sweet to others. This is not usually one of our party days. Instead, in the past, students could exchange kind notes to one another and the grade level participated in a service learning project.
As you’ve hopefully already heard in your grade-level newsletters, this year, because of our circumstances, we will not be having students exchange Valentines in class.
Many grade levels will still encourage students to find ways to take action and be kind to others either on February 11 or 12 (our asynchronous day), and our 5th grade is sponsoring a school-wide action (information below).
As a special treat February 11, students can wear spirit wear or a Valentine-themed or “caring for others” themed shirt instead of their uniform.
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5th Grade Sponsored Food Drive
Fifth Grade has been learning about global issues as part of their current IB unit of inquiry, with the central idea of Action facilitates change in structure and organization. Our students have already started learning about hunger in America and will continue to explore this challenging issue as we work to make a difference for our neighbors.
As a form of action, they are sponsoring a food drive to benefit local organizations likeThe Caring Place and the Round Rock Area Serving Center. Donation Boxes for canned goods and boxes of cereal will be placed around the Primary building February 8–11, inside and outside near the front entrance, and students of all ages are encouraged to donate.
Alternatively, families can donate funds directly to the Central Texas Food Bank. These funds are shared among the local food banks. 5th grade is excited to share this project with the Meridian community in hopes of making a difference in the lives of people in our wider community.
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Primary Principal’s Coffee Thursday
Join us tomorrow, February 4, at 8:30 am for the Primary Principal’s Coffee! We will highlight some student work from second and fourth grade.
Meeting ID: 829 1460 6801
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From the Health Team Regarding Masks
Please check the fit, fabric and condition of your student's chosen face mask. There should be no gaps anywhere around the cheeks, chin or nose.
The CDC tells us stretch fabric and bandanas were not found to be effective in protection. Thank you so much for all you are doing to keep everyone as safe as possible!
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Requests for Temporary Distance Learners
For our on-campus students, a temporary move to distance learning can be helpful during a short-term illness and a necessity if quarantining is required. It is not to be used as a general convenience.
To be approved, requests must meet multiple criteria:*
• Medical need (doctor’s note, need for quarantining)
• Duration of absence (at least three days)
• Timely notification of need (at least one day prior to switch)
*5th grade requests may be more readily approved due to the structure of learning in 5th grade.
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Twice per Week: Online Mandarin Classes
FLIEC Languages will offer K-5 virtual Chinese language classes for 30 minutes twice a week via Zoom. Teachers will provide all the necessary materials online. Class sizes will remain small to provide more individualized instruction for the students.
When: Feb. 2 – May 21, 2021 (no classes during spring break)
Tuition: $290. Classes are free for children on free or reduced meals. If enrolled later than the initial start date, tuition will be prorated.
Days and times: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:20 – 4:50 pm (or similar times on Mondays and Wednesdays)
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Coffee Feb. 8 at 9 am
Bring your beverage of choice and join Monique Swain, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Coordinator, for a chat Monday, February 8 from 9-10 am to learn more about past, current, and future DEI work at Meridian.
Meeting ID: 895 4523 7853
Passcode: 042778
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Look for Lunch Bunch links, lesson plans, and more from our Primary Counselors. We also wish them a happy National Counselor's Week! |
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Look for last week's Zoom webinar about the transition to middle school, as well as math acceleration information, in this one stop document.
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Upcoming Events At-A-Glance |
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February Cafeteria Calendar: Breakfast and Lunch and Distance Learning menus
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Primary Principal's Coffee 2/4
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DEI Coffee 2/8
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Asynchronous Learning Days: February 12, March 5, April 30
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Giving (Annual Fund & Car Decals)
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