Anonymous Family Feedback Survey
We invite you to complete this Planning Survey, which we will use as a planning tool for next year! It covers back-to-school, communications, DEI, and more. It's short and impactful, and we look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Please complete by Monday, May 3 so that we can begin planning.
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STAAR Testing Next Week for 6th-9th and 11th Grades
These STAAR tests take place on campus next week:
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Tuesday, May 4: STAAR Algebra 1 (mostly 8th Grade at Meridian)
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Wednesday, May 5: STAAR Biology (9th Grade)
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Thursday, May 6: STAAR US History (11th Grade)
The following week we will have:
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Tuesday, May 11: STAAR Math (6th and 7th Grade)
- This is Pre-Algebra, officially Texas' 8th Grade Math test
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Tuesday, May 11: STAAR Science (8th Grade)
- Brown bag cafeteria lunch to be eaten in testing room
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Wednesday, May 12: STAAR Social Studies (8th Grade)
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Thursday, May 13: STAAR Reading (6th, 7th, 8th Grade)
- Brown bag cafeteria lunch to be eaten in testing room
Additional dates of note:
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June 1-3: STAAR Makeups
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June 22-24: STAAR EOC Retests (Algebra 1, Biology, English 1 & 2, US History)
Lunch Time
Note that the May 11 and 13 STAAR tests are expected to last until after the lunch break. On these days, lunch will be eaten in the testing room. Students should either bring a lunch that does not need to be warmed in a microwave, or if they order cafeteria lunch they will be provided with a brown bag lunch.
On other days we expect for testing to be over prior to lunch. Students will eat in the cafeteria and may bring from home what they normally would or order a hot lunch from the cafeteria.
Picking up Distance Learning Students
When testing is concluded for the day, Distance Learning students who have come to campus for the day to take STAAR will call home to be picked up. Middle School parents will need to come into the office to sign their child out (please remember your Texas Drivers License). If a Middle School parent is picking up a child that is not their own, the parent of record needs to contact the Middle School attendance clerk in advance ([email protected]). High School parents may call or text their child when they arrive on campus, and the Distance Learning high school student will then be permitted to sign themselves out.
For any questions related to testing, please contact:
High School Testing Coordinator & Assistant Principal Crystal Lane
Students who are unable to test on a particular state date will have an opportunity to makeup that STAAR test June 1-3.
End of Course Exams
Passing STAAR End of Course exams (Algebra 1, Biology, English 1 & 2, US History) is a Texas graduation requirement. Students and parents will be notified in early June if they do not pass a STAAR End of Course exam. Tutorials will be offered June 14-18, and a retest opportunity will be provided June 22-24.
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Yearbook Portrait Upload Option for Distance Learners
If your student did not come take a yearbook picture on campus with Lifetouch, please upload a "head shot" photo taken at home for us to use in the yearbook. Please register here by May 1, and you will receive an email with a personalized upload link on or about May 3.
Dress Code
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Please wear a uniform shirt (polo) for this photo. We have lots of FREE polo uniform shirts at Meridian; if you would like to come pick up a free shirt please email [email protected].
- If you do not have a uniform top and do not wish to get one from the school, we request that primary students (grades K-5) wear a SOLID color RED, WHITE, or GRAY shirt, and secondary students (grades 6-11) wear a SOLID color RED shirt.
Background
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Students should stand against a solid wall of a neutral color such as tan or light gray.
- Please avoid bright colored walls.
- Do not stand in the middle of the room where furniture and other distractors are visible. Stand against a wall, please.
Head and torso only!
- A full body picture is not needed. Upload a photo like the example above.
Thank you for your patience as we have figured out how to make this work! We do want to have every student included in the yearbook – especially our Distance Learners.
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Reminder: Spring Raffle and Parent/Guardian Meeting Tonight |
You also have until then to enter our biannual raffle on myschoolbucks.com, featuring a Yeti cooler from Cody Pools and the Batterton family!
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Letter Jackets & Lettering
High School students and parents/guardians, please save the following important dates:
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Opportunity to write teacher appreciation notes
Is there a teacher who has really made a difference in the life of your student this year? We invite you to take a few minutes to write a note for Teacher Appreciation Week (scheduled for next week!). You are encouraged to write notes for the Instructional Aids as well who provide inclusion support; these are not certified "teachers" but they make a huge impact in the classroom. Please submit your note before Tuesday.
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Athletics Update
Summer Sports Training: If Williamson County is in Yellow as of July 5, Meridian Athletics plans to offer Summer Sports Training! Registration will open July 6–11. Physical forms will be due July 12. Learn more.
Sports Photos: Lifetouch Sports photos and proof sheets are available in the high school or middle school office for pick-up.
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Asian Pacific Heritage Month
May is Asian Pacific Heritage Month, and Meridian is proud to have a strong representation of folks in our school community! We are asking for your support to honor the accomplishments of well-known people, as well as everyday, amazing humans (maybe you!) who identify as members of this group! Please contact IB MYP Coordinator Ms. Kristen “Mac” Machczynski at [email protected]. if you would like to support our efforts during the month of May - this might include making videos, sharing outstanding quotes, art, music - anything we can do to share with our students and families to celebrate Asian Pacific heritage! Bring your ideas - we’d love to hear your thoughts!
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Upcoming Events and Useful Links |
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Holidays and Holy Days
May is Asian Pacific Heritage and Jewish American Heritage month. We also celebrate May Day, Cinco de Mayo, and Nurse Appreciation days.
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Events At-a-Glance
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April Cafeteria Calendar: Breakfast and Lunch and Distance Learning menus
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Overview of secondary events; subject to change
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Spring Parent/Guardian Meeting April 29
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Asynchronous Learning Day April 30
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Letter Jacket Ordering Event May 20
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Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email the appropriate person for support:
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2020-2021 Grade Level Teacher Team Leads
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Principals
Student or Curricular Concerns
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Counselors
Additional Contacts
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