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MYP Mane (6–10)

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Week of January 15, 2025

FROM THE PRINCIPALcrystal

Hello Meridian Families,

 

Please remember that there is no school this coming Monday, January 20. 

 

Big shout out to our students that completed in MUN and DECA this weekend. Great job, Lions! As we move into registration for next year, please remember you can always reach out to your counselor or Assistant Principal with questions. 

 

Here are some upcoming dates to save. If you have a high school student, please mark your calendars for the DP orientation night January 28 at 6 p.m. in the Middle School building cafe. The next MYP parent coffee is the same day, January 28, at 9 a.m. in the library.

 

Crystal Lane,
MYP Principal

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Important 👀

  • 6th grade: Perot Museum payments are due by this Friday. We still have 30 outstanding payments, so check to make sure you paid on MySchoolBucks!
  • Today, Jan. 15, the parking lot will be closed between 4 - 5 p.m. for the MLK March. Please park on the grass if you need to enter during this time. Triple A pick up will be paused.
  • Next Monday, January 20,  there is no school in observance of MLK Day.

 

Transition nights: 9th grade January 15 at 6 pm in the Mays Cafe. 11th grade: January 28 at 6 pm in the Mays Cafe

Reminders:
Rising 9th Grade Information Night
IB Diploma Program Information Night (8th-10th grade)

Rising 9th Grade: Wednesday, January 15 from 6 - 7 p.m. in the Mays Cafe

 

Meet High School administration and learn what to expect for 9th-12th grade at Meridian!

 

 

DP Info Night: Tuesday, January 28 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. in the Mays Cafe

 

Meet your IB diploma program administration and ask questions about your student's final two years of high school! Students are encouraged to attend with their parent/guardian. This is a great program to attend if you are trying to decide whether or not to stay at Meridian through graduation.

 

Action Requested: Fill out this RSVP form.

 

MYP (6-10) Principal’s Coffee

Tuesday, January 28 at 9 a.m.Coffee cup with delicious looking cappuccino and a cute lion drawn in the foam. Now I want a good coffee.


Join us for the MYP Principal’s Coffee at the secondary library in the middle school building for conversations with school leadership. Please park in the designated visitor parking spots on this map.

 

STAAR interim dates

Teachers use the information from interim tests to guide instruction for the second semester. Interims provide students with an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the STAAR assessment platform.

 

January 23 - 24: 8th grade US history 

January 30-31: 10th grade English 

February 3-4: 8th Grade Science

February 6-7: 9th Grade English

February 10-11: 9th Grade Biology

February 20-21: 6th-8th Grade English

February 27-28: 6th-8th Grade Math, Algebra 1-2

Two actions re: 2025-2026 School Year

January 1 – February 28


Siblings new to Meridian (K-9): apply now for next school year!

If a currently enrolled student's sibling will be new to Meridian in the 2025-2026 school year (in grades K-9), please fill out an application for the sibling before February 28. Siblings receive priority in the lottery but must apply before the deadline.


Currently enrolled students: One-question Commitment Form

Please fill out a one-question Commitment Form on Skyward. The form is available to the primary parent (the one listed first) on Skyward. There are three options for the answers: returning, not returning, not sure yet. This is not a final answer; this allows us to plan for the admissions process.


If you have questions please email [email protected].

 

 

Teacher Experiences Auction raised nearly $10,000!

Thank you for supporting our bi-annual Teacher Experiences Auction! Together, we raised $9,511 to be used toward special school projects like a marquee.

 

Federal Report Card available

The 2023-2024 Federal Report Cards for Texas schools are now available through the TEA website. See what information federal report cards contain and review Meridian’s 23-24 Federal Report Card here. 

 

MYP Theatre Class presents: Anon(ymous)

January 29 at 6 p.m.

 

Join Advanced MYP Theatre in the Black Box for a free performance of Anon(mous), by Naomi Izuka. Separated from his mother, Anon, a young refugee, journeys through the United States, encountering a wide variety of people -- some kind, some dangerous and cruel -- as he searches for his family. From a sinister one-eyed butcher to beguiling barflies to a sweatshop, Anon must navigate through a chaotic, ever-changing landscape in this entrancing adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey.

 

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Model UN MUNSA award recipients: Rithika S., Sarah O., and Ahladita B.

Model UN MUNSA award recipients Rithika S., Sarah O., and Ahladita B.

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

 

Model United Nations

Meridian Model UN participated in the JMUNSA (middle school) and MUNSA (high school) conference on Saturday in San Antonio. We are extremely proud of all 41 participants for their effort and dedication in preparation for this conference. Congratulations to the students who received impressive awards: Rithika S. (Distinguished Delegate), Sarah O. (Best Delegate), and Ahladita B. (Best Delegate)!

 

DECA

Meridian's DECA chapter competed at the District Career Development Conference (CDC) on Saturday, January 11. Of the 46 high school students who competed, 16 advanced to State in March. We are very proud of all of our DECA members for working hard to prepare for this competition as we do not have a business program at Meridian. The state qualifiers are (in alpha order by last name): Pranav Anil, Ganesh Balakrishnan, Krish Bhalani, Cylee Dhond, Sri Edala, Rumi Maknojia, Allison Mathias, Vivaan Pai, Riya Palanki, Abdul Azeez Sadiq, Aarin Sandilya, Aarush Sankar, Rithika Saravanan, Connor Scafe, Anish Senthilarasu, and Dheeraz Yamdati.  

 

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

Find the Clubs List for this school year

Learn how students can start or reactivate a club

See Daily Announcements

 

Questions? Email Secondary Enrichment

Meridian Athletics

 

Basketball

Upcoming home games!

Wednesday, January 13 - Boys MS Bold & Boys JV Beast

Saturday, January 18 - Girls Varsity & Boys JV Bold

Tuesday, January 21 - Boys JV Bold, Girls Varsity & Boys Varsity + Senior Night!

 

Basketball Senior Night is Tuesday, January 21!

Join us as we honor our class of 2025 basketball players and student managers between the last home Varsity Basketball games of the season. We'll be celebrating: Juli A., Lily C., Palm W., Joe B., Fenix B., and PJ S.

 

Soccer

First home Soccer games! Just one mile from campus at Rock Field (217 Commerce Blvd. Round Rock)

Friday, January 17 - Boys Varsity, Girls Varsity and Boys JV

 

Tennis

The January 21 Middle School Tennis match has been rescheduled to February 11.

 

See the Athletics Newsletter and the Athletics web section for more about Meridian sports.

 

Questions? Email Meridian Athletics

 

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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
Report Absences on Skyward
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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