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Week of February 19, 2025

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Stela

Greetings DP Families!

 

It's going to be very cold today and tomorrow! Please encourage your student to dress accordingly.

 

Our EE juniors are going to UT this Thursday! Juniors who are not writing the EE will have lunch out at Kerbey Lane Cafe if their parent or guardian filled out the required permission form. Students should bring enough money for lunch and a tip.

 

Lastly, we are having a "DP Popcorn Study Break" for juniors and seniors this Friday. Can you please sign up to donate needed items to help make this event a success?  Thank you!

 

Stela Holcombe

DP Principal

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Popcorn Study Break: donate today, please!

We are having a "DP Popcorn Study Break" for juniors on seniors Friday, February 21 during advisory. Can you please sign up to volunteer or donate toppings? Thank you!

 

 

World Parade Deadline today

Students march with country flags in the world paradeI would like to encourage 11th and 12th grade students to participate in the annual World Parade! Today, Wednesday, February 19, is the deadline to sign up. The parade is scheduled for Friday, February 28. Students are invited to wear cultural attire, soccer jerseys from their home country, etc. and walk in this parade with peers and Meridian staff members from their home country. This is a beloved K-12 grade event and I would love to see them join in.

 

 

2025 Prom: Tickets on sale through March 6

Junior/Senior prom tickets are NOT sold at the door!Forest scene with fairy lights and redwoods

 

Prom is scheduled for Saturday, April 5 at the Round Rock Marriott Hotel. Tickets must be purchased on My School Bucks (or check payable to Meridian School) by Thursday, March 6 at 5 p.m. No late tickets will be sold, and they cannot be purchased at the door–so buy your ticket(s) today!


Bringing a non-Meridian guest to prom? A Prom Guest Approval Form must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 4.

 

 

Last Call for Junior Conferences

Conferences run through March 12

 

Sign up for an individual conference with Mrs. Gregg to review junior's 12th grade course selections (if needed) and discuss their plans for after high school. Parents/guardians are invited to join in person or via Zoom. Sign up for a conference.

 

 

Senior Yard Sign orders extended through Friday

Last chance to order senior yard signs! Celebrate your senior with either a generic or personalized senior yard sign. The cost for each sign is $9. Orders close Friday.

The yard signs say "Meridian an IB World School Class of 2025 Senior

 

 

Graduation Notes

Friday, May 23 from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Round Rock Sports Center (RRSC)

 

Graduation is less than four months away! 

  • Each senior may invite up to 14 guests; you'll have an opportunity to request additional tickets.
  • We will have on-site graduation practice the morning of graduation; please do not make family plans on that morning.
  • No stiletto heels are allowed (to protect the hardwood floors at the RRSC)

Questions about graduation? Email me at [email protected].

Urgent carline action needed

Please pull past the crosswalks to the designated drop off locations before allowing your student to exit the vehicle. When they leave the vehicle in the middle of the line, it puts them in danger of drivers who may not see them. Please also remind students to then use the crosswalks to get to the buildings. It takes all drivers, students, and staff working together to create a safe carline.

 

Black History Month Jamboree & Dress Day

Friday, February 21, students are invited to dress in celebration of Black History Month and the Jamboree! Options include:
 
    • 'Celebrate Black Culture' spirit wear 
    • Black history/culture themed T shirt
    • Colors (red, black, yellow, green)
    • Do you have roots in African culture? Wear your traditional African attire!
 
Then, come back to campus for the Jamboree from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.!
 

The Meridian Black Student Union presents a Black History Month Jamboree: Celebrating Black Culture! Open to Meridian families (grades 8-12 can attend without a guardian, but we highly encourage parent/guardian attendance). Enjoy talent acts, visual arts, a fashion show, Black history speeches, and snacks. RSVP to attend!

 

Black, red, yellow, green graphic

 

Charter School Support Petition

$220 per student in 2017; $157 per student in 2024Public charter schools receive $1,600 less per student than other public schools. Why? The funding gap is caused by unequal facilities funding. State law caps the total amount of dollars that public charter schools receive to buy and maintain their buildings.

 

As a result, public charter schools must pull funding from other priorities — such as teacher salaries, technology, and tutoring — to cover facilities expenses. You can sign this petition from the Texas Public Charter Schools Association and help show your support of charter schools!

 

Yearbook sales close Friday

It’s your last guaranteed chance to buy a K-12 yearbook! Not sure if you ordered one? Check for an email from Stela Holcombe on February 12. Order today!

A yearbook spread featuring History and Science

 

Festival of Cultures

March 1 from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Please join us for the Festival of Cultures! Visit more than 30 cultural booths and activities, hosted by families, student groups, and local restaurants. Enjoy Primary performances led by Ms. Stow, and our very own Black Culture Choir!

There’s still time to sign up to host a country booth today!

Swedish booth; students singing in cultural dress

 

Arts and Science Fest

Arts and Science Fest logo

April 5 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Save the date for our Arts and Science Fest! Enjoy hands-on activities from local community partners, from a planetarium to elephant toothpaste demonstrations to slime-making.

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Meridian Coed Middle School Soccer beat Cedars International at home on Friday, February 7! Photo by Sadia Baloch.

Meridian Athletics

Dance Team

Last competition of the season!

Saturday, February 22 - Vista Ridge Dance Championship!

See the season’s results on the Dance Team Competition and Performance Schedule.

 

Soccer

Upcoming games!

Monday, February 24 - All teams play at East Metro Park

Find the season’s results and additional games on the Soccer Game Schedule.

 

Tennis

Match this week!

Tuesday, February 25 - Varsity at Bastrop HS

Check out this season’s results and additional matches on the Tennis Match Schedule.

 

All lions are welcome at all home and away competitions. Admission is free for most outdoor competitions. For outdoor sports, please check the Athletics Calendar before heading to competitions to ensure nothing has changed or been cancelled due to weather or court/field conditions.

 

The Athletics Newsletter and the Athletics web section offer more information about Meridian sports.

 

Questions? Email Meridian Athletics.

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

 

Model UN

Last conference of the school year! 99 members of Meridian Model UN are competing in this conference!

Saturday, February 22  - SICMUN at Southwestern University

 

2024-2025 Secondary Clubs and Student Groups (6-12)

Find the Clubs List for this school year. 

See Daily Announcements.

 

Questions? Email Secondary Enrichment

Important DP Program Contacts

DP Principal, Stela Holcombe
DP Assistant Principal, Wendy Riley
DP Coordinator, Charles Ryder
 
Secondary Librarian and EE Coordinator, Renée Ramirez
Counselor for Grades 10-12, Nick Manuszak
College and Career Counselor, Kathy Gregg
HS Campus Coordinator, Jessica Kress
Receptionist / Attendance Clerk, Shawn Seaman
Report absences on Skyward
 

SpEd Director, Susan Mais

ARD Coordinator, Anna Brown

504 Coordinator, Dottie Elliott

SpEd Coordinator, April Harris
 
Registrar, Janette Gaudiesus

Dean of School Culture, Monique Swain

Child Nutrition Director, Kaylee Torres
Meal Program Application/Café Questions
Skyward Questions
Athletics
Secondary Enrichment
 

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