High School Principal’s Coffee
Monday, Jan. 31 at 9 am
This is a time to meet with school leadership (principal, assistant principals, IB coordinators, and counselors), hear what is going on in the high school, and ask any questions you might have.
Meeting ID: 881 9809 3865
All participants need to be logged in under their name to be admitted, so please make sure that you have registered yourself for a Zoom account (it’s free) prior to attending.
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Sex Education classes for 7th-9th grade
7th-9th grade sexual education parent/guardian webinar
Tuesday, Feb. 1, 6-7 pm via zoom
Parents/guardians have the opportunity to review the lesson plans and ask questions prior to classroom instruction. No registration required for the 7th-9th grade webinar. Please click the link to join the webinar. Passcode: 715187
Curriculum Preview
Note that 7th-9th grades have transitioned to a new curriculum provider, Advocates for Youth. If you wish to preview the curriculum, you may access all instructional materials through the Advocates for Youth website.
Educational Preference Google Form (Action Required)
Complete form by Feb. 11
6th grade sexual education classes occur between Feb. 14 and 18. 7th-8th grade sexual education classes occur between Feb. 17 and 25. Meridian School is required to obtain a response from parents/guardians indicating their preference for their child’s human sexuality instruction.
To ensure your child attends the correct group, you must submit a form indicating your choice:
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Course Selection 2022-2023
Schedule of meetings with students:
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Class of 2023: Mr. Manuszak and Mrs. Gregg will visit 11th grade TOK/Special Topics classes on Monday, Jan. 24 and Tuesday, Jan. 25.
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Class of 2024: Mr. Manuszak and Mrs. Holcombe will visit 10th grade College and Career Readiness classes on Wednesday, Jan. 26 and Thursday, Jan. 27.
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Class of 2025: Mr. Manuszak will visit with 9th grade Advisory classes on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday of next week.
Timeline for submitting course requests:
- Forms to be completed during scheduled class meeting
- Students will take a photo to share with parents
- Choices will be reviewed with parents during the spring individual planning conferences (January - March). Conference registration info will be sent out via SignUpGenius
Resources
10th grade parent IB Diploma Program & Course Scheduling Information
Questions? Please contact Nick Manuszak at n.manuszak@mwschool.org.
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Reminder: sign up today for Junior Conferences with college counselor
Take time today to sign up for your Junior Conference with Mrs. Gregg, if you haven't already! The individual meetings discuss high school graduation plans, post-high school planning and the college application process. They are offered in person for students on campus with parents joining via Zoom. Please review the available appointment times and schedule your conference soon!
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Reminder: college planning webinar
Tonight at 7 pm
See this webpage for info about a free college planning webinar scheduled on January 27 at 7 pm by the College Guidance Network that may be of interest to you! There may be a sales pitch involved, but the keynote speakers are well known and the content looks pertinent for these pandemic times.
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Athletics and Extracurricular News |
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Photo: Boys Varsity Seniors (not pictured: Kenny Okoye)
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Adopt a Senior from the Class of 2022
In the past, our seniors were able to enjoy school dances and overnight lock-ins, but these events are on hold until COVID cases subside. In the meantime, will your family consider "adopting" a senior to show them some love and lift their spirits?
Get your younger students involved! Make a card or a poster, mail or deliver their favorite snack, etc. You have until May to do something for them so there is plenty of time! Pick a senior (or two) and find the details on this Sign Up Genius. Questions about this? Email Stela Holcombe at s.holcombe@mwschool.org. Thank you in advance!
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COVID-19 Health and Safety
A school decision tree may help you find out next steps to take if your child is isolating or quarantining for COVID-19. You can find the decision tree on the school's COVID-19 page, or directly here.
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Black history month art exhibition opportunity
CALLING ALL CREATIVES! We invite all artists (students and staff) to create an art piece that illustrates health and wellness in our community. Students can draw, paint, build, or create digital art that combines wellness and Black American culture.
Please submit your art to your classroom teacher on or before February 1.
Reminder: last chance to sign up for choir performance
Songs: "Lift Every Voice and Sing" and "It's Time"
Meridian students in grades 1-12, staff, and alumni have the opportunity to join a choir in celebration of Black History Month. The sign up deadline has been moved to Thursday, Feb. 3. Submit one interest form per person. The choir is led by Sal Stow and Monique Swain.
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Local Spirit Wear Shopping Opportunity
RockSports has school spirit wear in stock! The shop is open 8 am-5 pm Monday through Friday.
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Upcoming Events and Contact Information |
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Upcoming Holidays and Holy Days
Each week, Principal Ryder shares upcoming special days around the world.
Learn more about Holocaust Remembrance Day (today), followed by Lunar New Year, National Freedom Day, and Black History Month.
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Student or Curricular Concerns
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Counselors
Additional Contacts
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