PYP Pride (K–5)

Students represent Meridian at Chess Tournament, First LEGO League

In February and March, several of our primary students competed in chess and FIRST LEGO League Explore competitions. While these are not school-sponsored events, we are so proud of our students’ hard work outside of school and want to share their accomplishments!

Congratulations to Meridian students who participated in the recent 2025 Region VI scholastic chess championship! Several won individual trophies, and our groups placed 2nd in both the K-3 U600 (Bhuvi - 2nd grade, Monisha-1st grade) and U300 tournaments (Elias, 3rd Grade, Kesava, 2nd grade, and Ryan, 1st grade). Fourth grader Ashvik also placed 2nd in the K-5 Elementary Varsity U900 category.

Third grader Sidharth joined a team of students from surrounding schools to participate in FIRST LEGO League Explore, which guides students through STEM exploration. The team won a Challenge Solution Award.

Spring Picture Day for K-5th Grade

Friday, April 4

Spring picture day is nearly here! At this fun annual event, all primary students get a chance to wear “spring dressy” or “spring casual” wear to school, and will have their photos taken by Lifetouch. There are no retakes or makeups for these photos.

Read on for details. Note: grades 6-12 picture day is March 31.

Spring Party Day

Friday, March 14 is Spring Party Day. Parent reps have sent out sign-ups for donations and volunteers. Parents in Kindergarten through 3rd grade are invited to attend the spring party. Remember that no students may attend the party of a sibling, so please wait to pick up siblings until after the last party time.

9:45-10:30 - 3rd Grade Party (RSVP)

11:30-12:15 - 1st Grade Party (RSVP)

12:30-1:15 - 2nd Grade Party (RSVP)

1:00-1:45 - 5th Grade Party (Volunteers only)

1:15-2:00 - Kindergarten Party (RSVP)

1:30-2:15 - 4th Grade Party (Volunteers only)

Save the date: Spring Showcases

Kindergarten: Animal Showcase - Friday, May 16 from 11:30 a.m. – noon

1st Grade: Regions Showcase - Wednesday, April 16 from 11:30 a.m. – noon

2nd Grade: Author’s Tea - Thursday, April 17 from 2–2:45 p.m.

3rd Grade: Solar System Showcase - Friday, April 4 from 2–2:30 p.m.

4th Grade: Passion Project - Tuesday, May 20 from 2:00-2:30

5th Grade: Living Museum - Thursday, March 13 from 2–2:30 p.m. (RSVP)

5th Grade: Exhibition Thursday, May 15

Open 25-26 Board Position

Meridian has an opening for a community member (non-parent) to join the Board of Directors. Please help us spread the word! 

After serving as a board member for the past five years, Scott Duff is moving to Colorado with his wife, Katherine (a member of the founding group). Scott has served us since 2020, through the pandemic, refinancing, and a transition in leadership. We are very grateful to him and to Katherine for their contributions to Meridian since the very beginning!

Our bylaws call for a total of seven members, one of which is to be a parent of a Meridian student. The parent position is filled by Tejal Bhalani. So this open position must be filled by a community member.

Should you know someone who is looking for a volunteer opportunity to serve as a board member, please contact [email protected] and/or share this Board Candidate Packet and Application. Applications are due by April 5.

Saturday, March 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Interested in working at Meridian or know some amazing educators who’d like to join our team? Check out our Experience Meridian Mini Job Fair Saturday, March 29, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.! Register for your spot or forward to family and friends today.

 

Arts & Science Fest: volunteers needed!

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

We're gearing up for our Arts & Science Fest! Enjoy hands-on activities from local community partners, from a planetarium to elephant toothpaste demonstrations to slime-making. If you can volunteer, please sign up to volunteer today! We still have 50 openings and cannot put this event on without help from families and students. Volunteers receive a free T-shirt!

If you can't volunteer and want to snag a shirt, purchase your Arts & Science T-shirt here! Shirts are approves spirit wear and are a super soft Tultex blend.

Friends of Meridian presents their 4th Annual International Celebration of Flavors

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March 28 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Kinningham House, Round Rock

 

 

Join Friends of Meridian on March 28, 2025, for the 4th Annual International Celebration of Flavors: Sips, Samples & Silent Auction—an evening of global bites, drinks, and community fun! 

This year, we’re taking your taste buds on a trip around the world with food and drinks representing six regions: India, Japan, Latin America, Sweden, Fusion/Irish, and the Southern U.S. Enjoy a hand-picked selection of wines curated by a former sommelier (and Meridian 1st-grade parent!) along with a variety of non-alcoholic options. Enjoy dishes from Bayleaf, Sweet Tooth Bakery, MXYD, IKEA, Whiskey Cake, and more. Find event tickets here. This event is age 21+

 

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Important Contacts

SpEd Director, Susan Mais

ARD Coordinator, Anna Brown

504 Coordinator, Dottie Elliott