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Week of April 23, 2025

FROM THE PRINCIPALcrystal

Hello Meridian Families,

 

Can you believe there are only four Mondays left this school year? Even so, we have quite a few events coming up. Please join us this Thursday for the Spring Parent Night. Good luck to our DECA participants, who leave for the National Competition this weekend. And this weekend is your last chance to  enjoy Willy Wonka Jr.  Check the calendar for May events!

 

Thank you,

 

Crystal Lane
MYP Principal
 

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BIG NEWS: School supply kits are expanding to 8th grade!

We’re excited to announce that school supply kits will now be available for ALL students in grades K–8 next year! That means our 6th–8th graders are included too—making back-to-school even easier and affordable for middle school families.


Families who qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch will continue to receive a discounted payment option—and this year you will pay directly through the portal. More details (including how to order) will be shared in the coming weeks.

 

 

STAAR testing happening now

Please see dates and details on upcoming STAAR exams. 

STAAR

 

  • 4/24 - Algebra 1 EOC / Math 8 (Grades 8-9)
  • 4/29 - Math (Grades 6-7)
  • 4/29 - Make up Algebra 1 date


Students should be well-rested and have eaten a good breakfast. Students may bring a clean, quiet snack to eat before or after testing. However, students should not eat snacks during testing. Students may access their water bottle.

 

10th Grade: guest speaker on financial literacy

May 5-6

College Readiness’ classes will have a guest speaker on Monday, May 5th and Tuesday, May 6th to discuss financial literacy with book author,  Dean Allen, who wrote Financial Freedom for Your Teenager. Read details here.

 

9th, 10th grade class socials

9th Grade: May 2 from 4:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

10th Grade: May 9 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

 

Ninth Grade: Water Wars. Enjoy water fights, food, and games. Sign up to volunteer/donate here!

 

Tenth Grade: The Spring Social. Enjoy field games, water balloons, food, and water wars! Sign up to volunteer/donate here! The 10th Grade social will have the Kona Ice Truck onsite. See flyer.

 

Save the date: Spring Concert

May 10

Orchestra/Choir Concert: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. 

Band Concert: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

 

Students celebrate their hard work this semester with an afternoon of music during our spring concerts! Enjoy a lively array of songs as we round out the school year.

 

Our students have prepared pieces from a wide variety of genres—some of which will sound very familiar to all! Together, we’ll celebrate a shared passion for music, the beauty of song, and the joy of singing and playing together as a community. We look forward to seeing you there!

 

Returning Student Registration: Required by Wednesday, April 30

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Deadline to complete: Wednesday, April 30

 

If you haven't already, please complete returning student registrations for each student via your parent/guardian Skyward account. If your address has changed, please email a copy of your most recent utility bill to the registrar or drop it off in person. Not sure if you've registered? You can check in Skyward; if completed, the square will show the date approved (like this icon)!

 

 

Kendra Scott Gives Back: this weekend!

Kendra Scott LogoSupport Meridian April 25-27

 

Join us for the Kendra Gives Back Event and help raise funds for Meridian. Whether you shop in-store at The Domain or online, Meridian will receive 20% of every sale! Support Meridian's Annual Fund while shopping for something special for Mother's Day, Teacher Appreciation Week or to treat yourself.

 

In-store: Mention Meridian at checkout to have your purchase count toward the fundraiser April 25.

 

Online: Use the code GIVEBACK-JAVRZ at checkout for 20% of your purchase to support Meridian between April 25-27. 

 

 

Meridian plastic film recycling drive with Ridwell

Drop off now through Friday April 25! Last year's drive yielded enough plastic to fit in a Fit!

 

Meridian School has joined Ridwell’s plastic bag recycling drive for schools! Do you have plastic bags saved up to recycle but don’t know what to do with them? Bring clean, dry bags to the school between April 22-25 – we’ll turn them into Ridwell to recycle! Read on to find out how you can help Meridian get a year of free plastic film pick up.

 

Spring Parent/Guardian Meeting

Thursday, April 24 from 6 p.m.- 7 p.m.

Parent/Guardian MeetingWe're offering a hybrid Zoom and in-person Parent & Guardian meeting Thursday, April 24. We look forward to seeing you in person at 6 p.m. in the Mays Café or virtually via Zoom webinar.

 

Chipotle (University Oaks Blvd) Debate Club Spirit Night

Chipotle code: N9M9BGA; use and Meridian Debate Club gets 25% of sales

May 3 from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Chipotle on 201 University Oaks Blvd. Ste 1350

 

Support the Meridian School High School Speech and Debate Club by grabbing dinner at Chipotle (near IKEA) on Saturday, May 3 from 4-8 p.m. Order online for pickup using code N9M9BGA or show this flyer in the restaurant.

 

 

RockSports Spirit Wear Discounts

Examples of spirit wear shirtsSave $6 each on short/long sleeved tees and printed crewneck sweatshirts – now through the end of the school year!

 

RockSports is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday and is at 1609 Chisholm Trail Rd #100.

 

Willy Wonka Jr.

Willy Wonka Jr.

April 25, 26

 

Final weekend! The Meridian Mechs present Willy Wonka Jr. on April 25 and 26, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Mays gym. Bring the whole family for a delightful evening of music and magic. Tickets are available on MySchoolBucks through April 24 at 5 p.m. After that, limited tickets will be available at the door.

 

 
 
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DECA competes in Nationals this week!

 

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

DECA Nationals

April 26-29 in Orlando, Florida

Krish B., Cylee D., Vivaan P., and Aarush S. compete in DECA Nationals in Orlando, Florida this week! Roar, Lions, Roar!

 

VASE State Art Competition

Jordin E. and Abi M. advance to the State Art Competition, VASE, on Friday, April 25 at San Marcos High School! Let’s go, Lions!

 

Wonka, Jr.!

Meridian’s  after school theatre company, the Meridian Mechs, is excited to present the Spring Musical, Wonka, Jr. Immerse yourself in pure imagination in one of the production’s two remaining performances on April 25, and 26! Get your golden tickets on MySchoolBucks!

 

Letter Jackets and Lettering

The 2024-2025 Lettering List is now published!

 

Lettering is one of Meridian’s highest honors. High school students who met all of the requirements lettered in their extracurricular and co-curricular activities. Those who lettered can order “reserved patches” for their letter jackets! Freshmen who lettered can order their letter jacket a year early!

 

As IB students, all Meridian sophomores, juniors, and seniors can order their letter jacket with “optional patches” during the letter jacket sizing and ordering event on May 1 and May 2. 

 

Get ready to order your letter jacket! Find “Letter Jacket Ordering Information” and the “2024-2025 Letter Jacket Packet” at  Letter Jackets and Lettering.

 

Lettering questions? Please email Secondary Enrichment.

Letter jacket questions? Please bring your questions to the letter jacket sizing and ordering event, or reach out to our Letter Jacket Partner. 

 

Questions about secondary clubs and extracurriculars? Email Secondary Enrichment

 

Meridian Athletics

 

2024-2025 Athletics Awards Ceremony

Monday, April 28 from 5:30 - 7 p.m.  in the Mays Gym

All student athletes who participated on one or more competitive sports teams this year are invited to attend the Athletics Awards Ceremony. There are up to four awards available for participants of each of our 25 competitive teams! Who will be the “Coach of the Year?” Which team will be honored as “Team of the Year?”  RSVP by Wednesday, April 23.

 

Fall 2025 Competitive Sports Registration (rising 7-12)

Registration for Competitive Cross Country, Competitive Flag Football, and Competitive Volleyball opens next Wednesday, April 30 and ends at 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 8.  Find season details now! Cross Country / Flag Football / Volleyball

 

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

 

Questions? Email Meridian Athletics.

 

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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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