Middle School Mane February 16, 2022

Middle School Campus News

Spinal Screening

March 7-11

We will be conducting State Mandatory Spinal Screenings the week of March 7-11 for girls age 12 and boys age 14. We are also playing catch up from last year, so we will also be screening students we missed, which includes girls age 11 and 13 and boys age 15. Find details and what students should wear. Please feel free to contact Lynn Gniot at l.gniot@mwschool.org if you have any questions.

Tutu Tuesday

Middle School is celebrating 2/22/22 next Tuesday by wearing tutus. Please encourage your students to come to school wearing their favorite tutu, or a homemade one. Here is a link on how to make a no sew tutu.

Importance of Sleep for Teens and Preteens

With the long weekend and doldrums of February, we have seen a significant increase in students sleeping through class. Sleep is an essential part of the development process that our earlier teenagers go through. The Sleep Foundation has written an article that outlines the importance of sleep, as well as strategies to support your student’s sleep habits.

Two important safety reminders for secondary dismissal/drop off

During arrival/dismissal, you must use the carline. Drop off and pick up students in the designated area only. Parking spots are reserved for staff, student drivers, and people needing to go inside the building.

During arrival/dismissal, 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.

Auditions for Spring Theater Production

Feb. 18

The play is Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind: 30 Plays in 60 Minutes, by Greg Allen. Yes, that's a really long title. And it's a really fun show! Mrs. Crowl and Mr. Peebles need your help to pull this off!

All students grades 6-12 are invited to come to auditions for cast or crew Friday, Feb. 18 in the Black Box! Interested? Just come to the meeting! You do not need to prepare anything in advance. Find details here or visit Mrs. Crowl in M2.01!

Athletics and Extracurricular News

Model United Nations - Congratulations to all of our participants in the SICMUN conference on Saturday, February 12.

2022 SICMUN Award Winners:

Jackson Jones - Outstanding Delegate (ECOSOC)
Suhaas Dosapati - Position Paper (WHO)
Parth Lavania - Position Paper (ECOSOC)
Advaith Pillai - Distinguished (Historical committee)

Soccer - Game Schedule now available. Spectators are welcome! Please check back often as changes occur frequently.

Tennis - The TCSAAL State Tennis Tournament is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, March 5. Please stay tuned for details.

Spring Running - Spring Running will not be offered this season. Please watch future newsletters for summer training opportunities.

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.

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. Those selected to serve on the council will do so through May, 2023.

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!

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.

Spring Pictures are scheduled for March 4 (action required if participating)

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.

Secondary students will be released from class to take pictures ONLY IF the parent does at least one of the following:

The parent signs their student up to take Spring Pictures using this Google form by Tuesday, March 1, or
If the student brings a completed paper order form with payment on picture day (the forms will be sent home through advisory), or
If the student brings a receipt on picture day showing a pre-order placed online. To pre-order online visit: mylifetouch.com and enter Secondary Picture Day ID number: EVTKH3F74 -- note, this picture day ID is for grades 6-12 only.