October 5, 2021
FROM THE
PRINCIPAL
Fall Break is upon us and I know that we are all excited that we get some much needed R&R time! School is closed Oct. 11-15.

Can you believe we are already one quarter down on the school year? That means that this is the end of the first nine weeks, and all grades are dues by Friday. Once we are back from break, we will send home report cards and will share those dates in the next newsletter. 

Please enjoy the break and this wonderful weather. Stay safe while traveling or staying local!
Melissa Reese,
Primary School Principal
Triple A Updates

If your child participates in Triple A After School, please read on for October updates. The photo above is from an enrichment activity last week on peace.
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Reminders

Please remember to send a healthy snack with your student each day. We do have an emergency supply in the office, but we are running out quite quickly. 

Also, please send a water bottle daily. Fall break is a great time to see how the current one is holding up and if it needs to be replaced. 

Please refer to our jacket policy on page five of our uniform guide for when wearing coats and jackets in the classroom and building as the days get cooler. 

There's a growing amount of water bottles, lunchboxes and jackets in the lost and found area by the cafeteria. Make sure your child isn't missing anything!
Counselors' Corner

If you missed the NAMI Mental Health webinar, "Let's Talk," you can find the recording here. Remember, our counselors are always here for you and your students during the school day. Primary students enjoy a social emotional learning class with counselors during specials classes. Learn more about Primary Counseling, and see a list of helpful mental health resources.

If you're interested in joining a Parent/Guardian Book Group on Zoom, email Nancy Spence at n.spence@mwschool.org.
Virtual HBCU College Fair
Saturday, October 16

A reminder: the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) College Fair is Saturday, October 16, from 10 am – 2 pm. Interested families can register online. This free online event is for students of all ages and is put on by the Round Rock Black Parents Association and RRISD.
Meridian Math Pentathlon
Information Session/Group Practice October 23

Meridian Math Pentathlon is open to all Meridian families in K-7th Grade. New and returning families can sign up here. First group practice / information session to be held on Oct 23. More info is available on the Math Pentathlon website and Facebook.
Rain Garden Workday and Fundraiser
October 30

Want to dig in the dirt? Families are invited to plant two gardens and clean up the Primary Playground Oct. 30 at 9 am. See details.

Shoppers at Round Rock Garden Center between today and Oct. 30 can mention Meridian World School at the checkout, and 10% (pretax) of their purchase will go to Meridian! We'll use proceeds to plant and mulch the Monarch Waystation Garden.
Meridian Annual Fund

More than 200 staff members and family have already donated to this year's Annual Fund – thank you!

Consider donating today – it's your chance to make a positive impact on your child's education!

(Photo: our rain garden hardscaping was finished in August, thanks to last year's Annual Fund. The garden will be planted Oct. 30!)
Upcoming Events and Contact Information
Events At-a-Glance
Helpful Emails
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
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