Middle School Mane December 15, 2021

Middle School Campus News

Donations of maps, lamps, and flashlights

Do you have old travel maps or an outdated atlas (especially topographic maps)? Too many hand-held flashlights cluttering up that junk drawer? Recently redecorate and don't know what to do with that old lamp?

The 8th grade students could really use them in science class! Ms. Thomas is looking for about 30 maps and 30 flashlights, as well as six lamps with light bulbs (for a sun and moon lesson).

If you have any extras around the house, you can drop them off at the front office and tell them they are for 8th grade science – the students and Ms. Thomas thank you! Questions? you can email [email protected].

Alumni Recognition Day: Have you RSVP'd?

Friday, January 7, 2022

Last chance to register before the semester ends! This is the week we return to campus.

Every year, Meridian hosts an Alumni Recognition Day where Meridian alumni return to campus for visits to the high school classrooms, focus groups with current Meridian parents and guardians, and lunch with their former teachers. It is always one of our favorite events of the year!

Read on for details and sign up to attend the parent/guardian event here.

Athletics and Extracurricular News

Please open Athletics and Extracurricular Activities for Secondary Students for more information on:

Academic Eligibility Reminder: Students, check your grades in Ascender on Wed., Jan. 5. The five day waiting period begins then. Your academic eligibility status becomes official at 4:05 pm on Tues., Jan. 11!
Winter Sports Photos take place for basketball, soccer, and winter tennis teams on Fri., Jan. 21.
Meridian Soccer is back! Three teams were formed: Boys Varsity, Girls Varsity and MS Boys! Congratulations, soccer players!
Assistant soccer coaches needed! Learn more here.

District News

Important Safety Reminder

When dropping off your students in carline, wait to pull out until ALL students being let out of their cars cross to the school's sidewalk (and, of course, for the vehicle in front of you to begin driving).

Do not immediately pull into the middle between the two lanes. There is no middle lane. This creates a very dangerous situation for our students.

Instead, take two to three deep breaths and enjoy a minute of quiet before the lanes move.

COVID-19 Health and Safety

Due to the unsettled nature of the recent federal and state court decisions, we strongly recommend masking at this time for students, staff, and volunteers. Read more.

Additionally, if someone in your household tests positive for the virus that causes COVID-19, here's a quick link to find out next steps as it relates to health, safety, and education.

Choir Opportunity

Songs: "Lift Every Voice and Sing" and "It's Time"

For the second year in a row, Meridian students (grades 1-12), staff, and alumni have the opportunity to join a choir in celebration of Black History Month.

This year, the choir will perform two songs live in late February. "Lift Every Voice and Sing" was written by James Weldon Johnson in 1900 and composed by his brother, J. Rosamond Johnson, in 1905. "It's Time" was released in 1990 by The Winans, an American gospel quartet from Detroit, Michigan.

All Meridian students in grades 1-12, staff, and alumni are invited to participate. Submit one interest form per person. The choir is led by Sal Stow and Monique Swain. Sign up by Jan. 10.

Save the Date: Parent Book Club with Counselor Nancy Spence

January 25, noon – 1 pm

Primary Conference Room

The Parent Book Club returns to in-person in January! If interested in joining, over the break, you can start reading, "Hunt, Gather, Parent," by Michaeleen Doucleff, Ph.D. Readers can compare/contrast parenting cultural practices and delve into what they find interesting in the book and the author's perspectives on parenting. Questions? Email [email protected]. Please RSVP hereso that we can gauge number of participants.

Code Wizards Opportunity

Meridian World School and CodeWizardsHQ are partnering to offer an off-campus, at-home coding opportunity. CodeWizards supports the Meridian high school computer science program with a $1,000 donation. Learn more and see a 10% discount opportunity for the first month.