9th Grade English 1 STAAR EOC and STAAR makeup testing April 20
9th grade students unable to take the English 1 STAAR EOC test last week will take it next Tuesday (4/20). This is also the makeup date for students who did not take the 7th grade Writing STAAR or the 10th grade English 2 STAAR EOC tests last week.
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TIBS Virtual College Fair is now open
The Texas IB Schools Virtual College Fair is open to all students who attend an IB school and is a valuable opportunity to hear from college reps who are focused on IB students. All activities are online this year, and the fair can be accessed at www.texasibcollegefair.com.
At the fair, IB students can find messages from universities recorded just for IB students with information about the university and IB specific information. IB students will also be able to access the university website and to join university admissions mailing lists.
Students should click on the university logo for the special IB message and on "admissions" under the logo to go to the university website. Students can click on the "more" tab to find breakout sessions on topics like paying for college, education abroad, and more.
If it were not for the pandemic, our 10th graders would be visiting the TIBS College Fair as part of our spring college trip, but this year they are offering the fair virtually. The Meridian College Readiness class will be utilizing this fair for a class project, but all other students are encouraged to take advantage of this great virtual learning opportunity!
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2021-2022 course request forms overdue
Course request forms for the 2021-2022 school year were due in early February, but we still have not received completed forms from many students and parents.
These forms are required so that we may plan for the number of students in each course next year. If a course request form is not submitted by next Friday, April 23, we will need to place students in courses based simply upon space available.
So if current 5th grade students want to choose whether they are in French or Spanish next year, and if current 8th grade students want to choose whether their fine art is Music, Theater, or Visual Arts next year, and if any high school students wish to choose an elective for next year, please submit your 2021-2022 course request form by Friday, April 23.
Current 6th Grade: No Course Selection Form Required
Current 7th Grade: No Course Selection Form Required
Please see the Course Selection Guide for 2021-2022. This guide contains flow charts that show the course options each year based upon courses taken the previous year (definitely worth a look, on pages 9-14), as well as course descriptions and details on the Middle Years and Diploma Programs.
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Spinal Screenings for 12-13 year old students April 26-29
State mandated spinal screenings will be conducted the week of April 26 for girls who were age 12 and boys who were age 13 on or after June 1, 2020 during the 2020-2021 school year.
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Attention Class of 2021 Seniors and Parents of Seniors!
As promised, here is a handy, chronological list of important action items with corresponding links! A special thank you to Robyn Tester for her help with this; she is amazing! This list will be updated as needed, so please bookmark this Google Document and check for updates as you are able!
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Yearbooks now on sale; final chance to take photos April 27 (or submit one from home)
A reminder: order your yearbooks today! You also have two ways to get student photos, if you have not yet taken a professional photo for the year book.
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Spirit Week dress up days and mum/garter kits on sale this week
We did not get to have Homecoming this year, so we are hosting a “Spirit Week/Senior Celebration Week” April 19-23!
On Friday, April 23, secondary students in all grades 6-12 are invited to wear mums and garters as part of the Spirit Week celebration. You can buy a kit (with instructions) for just $10! Look for the kits in our My School Bucks store through noon April 16.
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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 k.machczynski@mwschool.org. 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 this amazing group of people! Bring your ideas - we’d love to hear your thoughts!
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Spring Raffle open through April 22 at our Parent/Guardian Meeting
The raffle is open to anyone – you're welcome to share with friends and family, as long as they can come to the school to pick up the cooler. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20, and 100% of the proceeds benefit our students.
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Pro Tips: Getting to Campus from I-35 or from Eastbound Old Settlers
If you arrive on campus via I-35 southbound, the safest way to get to the school from the turnaround at Old Settlers is to turn right on Jeffrey or Paloma, then turn right (south) on Mays.
Paloma is a good option during heavy traffic, because it gives you more time to cross safely from the turnaround and is just one block north of Jeffrey.
For those of you driving east across the highway on Old Settlers, or driving northbound I-35, taking this same route via Jeffrey/Paloma is still a great way to get to the school.
You'll arrive on campus at the same time or earlier than if you cross the highway to turn left on Mays, especially when that left turn lane backs up. (We tested it out!)
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Last chance to shop Meridian Virtual Book Fair
Our secondary library is hosting a new book fair through the Junior Library Guild! It's open now through Sunday, April 18. You can purchase books for grades K-12 and/or fulfill a teacher's wish list item for their classroom!
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Upcoming Events and Useful Links |
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Holidays and Holy Days
The Bahá’í festival of Ridván begins at sunset on Tuesday, April 20, commemorating the period in 1863 when the founder of the Bahá’í faith, known as the Bahaá’u’lláh, announced his claim to prophethood. April 22 marks Earth Day. Kathleen Rogers, president of Earth Day Network, encourages people to use the day to make a “public commitment to take environmental action.”
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 22
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Secondary Principals Coffee April 26
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Asynchronous Learning Days 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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