International Week is a little more than a month away! It includes three much-loved events at Meridian:
- Our World Parade for students
- The Festival of Cultures for families
- Friends of Meridian’s International Wine & Beer Festival
Students will also enjoy additional international-themed activities throughout the time in school; although an international mindset is already intertwined in lesson plans throughout the year!
We celebrate the cultures that our families, students, and staff bring to Meridian enriching our community from the United States to countries around the globe.
We'd love to have you join in the celebration!
International Door Decorating
World Parade
Friday, February 24
This is one of our favorite events each year. We invite all students to participate in our World Parade by dressing in fashion representative of their heritage.
Sign up before February 10 if your student is participating in the parade.
If your flag is not on the list, please email Lynda Chapel by January 27 so that we can order it.
Students not marching in the parade will be spectators. Take a look at last year's parade to see this amazing event in action.
Festival of Cultures
Saturday, February 24, starting at 10 a.m.
The Festival of Cultures is a way in which we share, learn, experience, and celebrate the different cultures and diversity within our community. In years past, families hosted booths representing their culture for our school community to visit.
We invite our families to host a booth to showcase your culture and share with the rest of our community. Please sign up if you would like to host a booth.
There are also many ways for your student to be involved. If your student is interested in any of the following for their grade level please complete the google forms below.
Primary Musical Performances (K – 5)
Secondary Talent Show (6 – 12)
Secondary Club or Student Group Booths (6 – 12)
Black Culture Choir performance (1 – 12)
Don’t want to host a booth but you still want to be involved, sign up to volunteer to help make this event a success.
International Wine & Beer Festival
Friday, March 3, 6:30 p.m.
Friends of Meridian hosts its Annual Wine & Beer Festival and Silent Auction March 3. Look for ticket pricing and event details soon. Proceeds from Friends of Meridian events go toward sustainable-themed projects at Meridian School, like our compost bins and our new science education signs around the playground!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Friends of Meridian is seeking sponsorships and in-kind donations for the event. Interested? Please review the Sponsorship Opportunities and complete this form. Questions? Contact [email protected].
Volunteer Opportunities
Have you done your 20? If you need volunteer hours, the Annual Wine & Beer Festival has many opportunities. See the sign up to see how you can help make it a success. Volunteers will receive free entry and glass.