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Week of February 19, 2025

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Hello Meridian Families,

 

With low temperatures, please send your students with warm outwear. Carline can be chilly.

 

In today’s news it is challenging to see stories that speak to the success of our community schools. As a school of choice, we know that you value all that we do for our students here at Meridian. We strive to provide our students with  opportunities and a learning environment that surpasses our neighbors. We do this with less funding than the surrounding ISDs. Please join us in showing your support for charter schools by signing this petition from the Texas Public Charter Schools Association. 


This Friday is International Mother Language Day. Join us in recognizing the importance of knowing that there are multiple languages in the world and support the preservation of their heritage.

 

Crystal Lane,
MYP Principal

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MYP French and Spanish teachers smile in the library

In honor of International Mother Language Day, here is a picture of our amazing Foreign Language teachers.

 

7th grade Makers Fair participation form due March 2

A second level view down of the Makers Fair tablesThe Makers Fair is a fundraising event intended to reduce the cost of students' 8th grade trip. This event/fundraiser takes place during our Arts & Science Showcase on April 5. 


The 8th grade field trip to Camp Olympia in Trinity, Texas is in October, 2025. This is a three day overnight, off campus learning experience. Students attended an assembly in early December to learn about the trip and Makers Fair.


Important links:

Makers Fair Participant Form - due Sunday, March 2

 

 

10th Grade Personal Project Expo

March 13 from 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Students demonstrate CPR in their 10th grade personal project

 

The Personal Project Expo celebrates our students’ hard work and creativity! Mark your calendars to join us in the Mays Gym on Thursday, March 13. Personal Project Expo schedule: 

 

  • 8 a.m. - 8:25 a.m.: Drop off items in gym
  • 4:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Presentations to parents/guardians
  • 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.: Clean up

 

 

10th Grade Spring Social

Friday, March 7 from 5 p.m.– 7 p.m. Dance logo

Our Class of 2027 Council is hosting a 10th Grade Game Night! With the game format, we will need 15- 20 parent volunteers. There's no cost except for those who want pizza.  Sign up to volunteer or donate food!

 

6th/7th Grade Hollywood Dance

Saturday, March 8

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6th grade: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
7th grade: 7 p.m.– 9 p.m.
 

Tickets go on sale Feb. 24  for $12 on MySchoolBucks or $20 at the door. Sign up to volunteer!

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 2024

Public 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 Spanish and French classes, along with Media Literacy

 

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

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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

resources

MYP Resources

 

Important MYP Program contacts

MYP Principal, Crystal Lane
MYP Assistant Principal Grades 6-7, Matthew Castaneda
MYP Assistant Principal Grades 8-10, Kim Salazar
MYP Coordinator Grades 6-10, Kimberly Ogo
 
Counselor for Grades 6-7, Stefanie Zook
Counselor for Grades 8-9, Andy Harvey
Counselor for Grades 10-12, Nick Manuszak
College and Career Counselor, Kathy Gregg
Secondary Librarian and EE Coordinator, Renée Ramirez
 
MS Campus Coordinator, Melissa Harvey
MS Attendance Clerk, Pamela Marmarinos
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MS Receptionist, Karina Coburn
 

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
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