Last day to turn in late work next Friday
Dec. 10
If your child has any overdue assignments, please encourage them to finish them and turn them in right away. We have Friday Night In after school Friday, and Saturday Opportunity School from 9 am – noon, as usual. The last day to turn in late work for Quarter 2 is next Friday, December 10. The only assessments that will be accepted the following week (12/13-12/16) are semester exams.
Schedule Reminders
There will be no early release on Wednesday, Dec. 15. We will be on a finals schedule and students will be released at 4 pm. The last day of the fall semester is Thursday, Dec. 16.
There will be no school on Friday, Dec. 17.
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Alumni Recognition Day: an opportunity to connect with Meridian alumni and parents of alumni
Friday, January 7, 2022, RSVP Requested
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. The day ends with a formal ceremony where IB diplomas and certificates are awarded to the preceding year's graduates. It is always one of our favorite events of the year and this year the event is returning to an IN-PERSON format. Yay!
You are invited to come and meet with alumni – and also with parents of Meridian alumni – to hear about how the alumni have benefitted from the quality IB education they received at Meridian. All of this is coordinated by Ms. Holcombe, and we find that this dialogue between our current and former students and parents are always extremely beneficial and enjoyed by all.
Event Times:
8:45 – 9:20 am: PARENTS OF ALUMNI meet with Current Meridian Secondary Parents
9:30 – 10:15 am: ALUMNI from CLASSES of 2016-2021 meet with Current Meridian Secondary Parents
Location: Old Secondary Cafeteria at the Meridian High School Campus
Action Requested: Current secondary parents (grades 6-12) who would like to attend this event are asked to RSVP HERE by January 2, 2022. Stela Holcombe will email you a reminder about the event in early January, so please type your email address carefully.
Questions? Please email Stela Holcombe at s.holcombe@mwschool.org.
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IB Diploma Information Night for 8th, 9th and 10th grade Parents
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Mark your calendars! We will have an information night for 8th, 9th, and 10th grade parents on January 18. Students will be making course selections for the 2022-2023 school year in January, and so these parent nights have important information to consider when making decisions.
6 pm 8th & 9th grade parent night: Meridian School and the IB Diploma Program
This presentation focuses on one of the things that makes Meridian special in high school, the IB Diploma Program. The presentation lays out the general attributes of the IB Diploma Program, and the benefits for students.
7:15 pm 10th grade parent night: IB Diploma Program and scheduling choices for junior year
10th graders are making choices about which IB Diploma Program courses they will take over their junior and senior years, so this presentation has less information on what the IB Diploma Program is and more information about specific course choices.
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Change Your Socks … Change a Life!
Sale ends Friday
Meridian is proud to partner again with We Help Two, a Texas organization that supports various efforts to make the world a better place.
Proceeds help send students to school in Uganda. Over the past three years, we’ve been able to consistently support five students to attend school! The funky socks can be shipped directly to you or to the school (Ship to Host = free shipping) for distribution when they arrive. The socks will arrive before winter break, but the custom cups will arrive after the holidays.
Please note: Include your child’s full name and grade in the Purchase Recipient box if choosing Ship to Host.
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Important carline reminders
As we head into the final three weeks of the fall semester, please take a moment to review carline procedures.
No matter what your day entails, remember to pause and take a breath when you get to the school and drive with our students, parent volunteers, and staff members in mind. Give students and drivers grace.
Carline Arrival
- Vehicles entering via the blue lane are not allowed to cut across to the orange/green lanes. Orange/Green lanes may only be accessed by entering Meridian Way from the north (the yellow lane). If you find yourself in the blue lane, drop off your child in the blue lane. They can still make their way to the cafeteria if necessary.
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Stay within the drop off lanes in the morning. Do not park in any lot to have your student walk in. Numbered parking spots belong to staff and student drivers, and when other vehicles park in their spaces during drop off, it prevents or delays their ability to park and get on to school. Do not enter the school via the High School entrance or park to let your student out. There is very limited parking space for staff in this area.
Dismissal
- Please remember to arrive no earlier than 3:55 pm (1:25 pm Wednesdays); when secondary families get in front of primary families in carline, it can make dismissal slower.
And, as always, use Paloma to get from the highway to Mays St. Jeffrey is not open to Meridian traffic. Be courteous of the drivers around you. You represent the school in carline.
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Spirit Night at Hat Creek Burgers
Monday, Dec. 6 from 5 pm to 9 pm
Visit Hat Creek Burgers at either their Round Rock or Georgetown locations to support our school during our next Spirit Night! You can dine in, carry out, or go through the drive through. Just tell them you're there for Meridian!
ViP Cookie Buffet
Monday, Dec. 13
On Monday, December 13, Volunteers in Partnership will be hosting the annual Staff Appreciation Cookie and Treat Buffet. This is a much loved tradition and we hope you can help us celebrate our staff. Please see the sign up for all the details!
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Local Spirit Wear Shopping Opportunity
Meridian School has partnered with RockSports to carry school spirit wear! Stop by RockSports to purchase spirit wear items.
The shop is open 8 am-5 pm Monday through Friday.
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Athletics & Extracurricular Activities for Grades 7-12
- Academic Eligibility Reminder: the last day to accept student work for the quarter is Friday, Dec. 10
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Soccer - Tryouts now on Sat., Dec. 11! Make sure you are ready! Learn more here.
- Winter Showcase Concerts (enter through Middle School lobby)
- Band: Thursday, Dec. 9 from 7 pm – 9 pm
- Orchestra: Friday, Dec. 10 from 7 pm – 9 pm
- Deadline to form clubs and be included in the yearbook is Thursday, Dec. 2
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See Basketball Game Schedule for upcoming games
- We encourage our students to attend home basketball games. However, students who attend games must remain in the gym and watch the games. Wandering around the school is permitted.
- Singers needed for National Anthem at home varsity basketball games.
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