August 24, 2021
Meridian Primary School
FROM THE
PRINCIPAL
As we move into our third week, we love seeing our students and teachers engaging in learning based on what's going on around them.

Just today, as second graders passed by a large pile of boxes from a shipment, we heard students and teachers pausing to talk about what all they could do with those boxes, and how it related to past lessons.

Our students are so curious about the world around them, and it's a pleasure to engage them in conversations that broaden their horizons.

Melissa Reese,
Primary School Principal
Remote Conferencing

The Texas Education Agency recently announced a program to address the educational needs of those students who are home due to a test positive case for COVID-19 or are quarantining due to close contact.

It is called Remote Conferencing. This is an on-line approach that is limited in scope and availability.

Read on for details and rollout.
2020-2021 Yearbooks distributed today

If you ordered a yearbook for your student last year, it will be sent home today in their backpack.

There are a few additional yearbooks from last year available for purchase. If interested, email Stela Holcombe at s.holcombe@mwschool.org.
Triple A Reminders

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

Pick Up Process – When picking up your student from Triple A, please follow these steps:

  • Announce your student via the PikMyKid app once you reach the stop sign on Meridian Lane
  • Park your vehicle in a parking spot
  • Walk to the primary lobby doors with your student’s car tag
  • Wait at a colored cone for your student to arrive
  • Wave at your student and the Triple A staff when you see your student at the primary lobby doors

Arts/A la Carte Start Dates

Athletics Spirit wear on sale through September 1

Looking for an additional chance to pick up spirit wear approved for wear on Fridays? You can support our athletics program (which is open to 7th-12th graders) with the purchase of our Athletics T shirts.

Available in sizes Youth XS - Adult 3XL. $18-$22. Order through Sept. 1.
Safety Drills

Meridian follows the Standard Response Protocol for emergency procedures, and we are conducting safety drills over the next few months. Each drill will be repeated during After School activities, and pickup will be paused for 10 minutes. 

Our "Evacuate" (fire) drill takes place this week.

We message families via PikMyKid after each drill both as a notification that it happened and to let you know you would receive a similar message in the event of an emergency.
Mask donations from ViP – Received 16,000!

Shortly after ViP posted our request for child-sized face mask donations, we received a very generous donation of nearly 16,000 masks from our Lakeline Sams! So we are well stocked and do not need additional donations, but we will let you know if we start to run low on supplies. Thanks to our purchasing specialist, Sarah Whitley, for working to secure this amazing contribution!
Thank you for bringing your child masked and ready to learn on campus! Don't forget to pack an extra mask or two in their backpack, enclosed in a sealed plastic bag. The school is requiring mask wearing as of Aug. 23.
Upcoming Events and Contact Information
Events At-a-Glance

  • Reminder: Wednesdays are early release 1:05 pm
  • Safety Drills weekly through Sept. 24
  • Board Meeting Aug. 26
  • Labor Day (No School) Sep. 6
Helpful Emails
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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