February 15, 2022
FROM THE
PRINCIPAL
Dear families,

Students have been enjoying "Be Sweet to Others" activities, and we thank you for your donations to the Round Rock Serving Center!

You can continue to bring canned food items in through Friday for drop off in front of the office or any of the first grade classrooms.

And, don't forget that next Monday, Feb. 21, is a student holiday/staff professional development day!
Melissa Reese,
Primary School Principal
Primary Campus News
Important carline reminders: please read and follow

  1. Please use the PikMyKid app to announce your student(s). This helps our program run smoothly and ensures the safety of our students getting dismissed to the right person.
  2. Please have your yellow car tag or the tag displayed on your app on your phone ready to show so we can “push” you into the line to have your child ready to go at a cone.
  3. Please do not park and walk up to pick up your child. We will not dismiss this way and you will have to pick up in the office with proper ID/car tag. Remain in the appropriate carline.
  4. The red striped pavement to the right of the open parking spots at the entrance to the parking lot is a fire lane; no cars should be parked there at any time.

And two important safety reminders:

During arrival/dismissal, you must use the carline. Drop off and pick up students in the designated area only.

The only drivers allowed to enter from the service road to Meridian Way are fast lane drivers. Do not enter this way to access the other carlines or to park. If you are taking this way to get to fast lane, do not cut across the highway from the u-turn. This is illegal and dangerous; we have seen and heard of several near accidents. (Shout out to the many principled drivers who take the extra two minutes and use the left turn lane! We see you and appreciate you.)
Triple A News
As a reminder, Triple A monthly participation fees are due by the 3rd of each month. A late fee of $25 is assigned to any unpaid invoices on the 6th of each month. Please check your email for automated payment reminders sent by MySchoolBucks.

Please pack your student a snack that is nut-free and not messy for Triple A time. Triple A does not provide snacks, but will have an organized snack time.

The Triple A - After School program conducts themed enrichment activities throughout the week, leading to a two hour celebration of activities every Wednesday. For more information, email triplea@mwschool.org. 

Upcoming themes:
  • February 10-16: Conflict Resolution/Kelso’s Choice
  • February 17-23: Better Together/Equity and Inclusion
  • February 24-March 1: Read Across America
  • March 2: Storybook Parade
  • March 3-4: Mardi Gras Enrichment
District News
Invitation to Join Meridian School Culture Initiatives Council

Meridian staff, students, and families are invited to join the Meridian School Culture Initiatives Council. The purpose of the Meridian School Culture Initiatives Council is to provide direction, support and oversight for the school district’s mission and work to become more culturally inclusive and equitable through its policies, practices and programs.

Your input is invaluable in this process and we would be very pleased if you would assist by volunteering to join the School Culture Initiatives Council. Membership of the council will be capped at ten council members representing the Meridian community. Those selected to serve on the council will do so through May, 2023.

The council will meet for the first time in early March and again later in March, then monthly at dates and times convenient for the members. One of the early tasks of the council will be to meet with members of the 2020-2021 DEI Committee (committee members, stay tuned for a follow-up email this week).

If you are interested in serving on the council, please fill out the School Cultural Initiatives Council Interest Survey and then submit to Terri Johnson, Coordinator of School Culture Initiatives by Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 4:30 pm. We are excited to engage in this work and look forward to working with members of the Meridian Community!
Save the Date! Spring Pictures are scheduled for March 4

Spring Pictures are scheduled for Friday, March 4! In these photos, students are invited to wear "Spring dressy" or "Spring casual wear" rather than the regular school uniform. Students can wear their dressy or casual wear all day.

ALL primary students will take Spring photos on March 4 and proofs will be sent home approximately two weeks after picture day. Paper pre-order forms will be sent home soon. To pre-order online, visit mylifetouch.com and enter Primary Picture Day ID number: EVT4VR7H2 -- note this picture day ID is for grades Kinder-5th grade only!
2021-2022 Yearbook Order Reminder

It's been a few months since we last posted about yearbooks. Have you ordered your yearbook for this year? Time is running out! Not sure if you already ordered it last semester? Check your email confirmation from Balfour as your receipt. Questions? Please email s.holcombe@mwschool.org.
Upcoming Events and Contact Information
Events At-a-Glance
  • Student Holiday Feb. 21

Reminders
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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