MYP Mane (6–10)
Week of April 24, 2024
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Hello families,
Can you believe there are only four Mondays left in this school year? Even though the days are few, we have quite a few events coming up. Please join us this Thursday for the Spring Parent Night. The 8th grade formal is May 4; buy your tickets through MySchoolBucks if you haven’t done so already. This is the final weekend of Shrek Jr. Please remember that Wednesday May 22 is a full day.
Thank you!
Crystal Lane,
MYP Principal
Spring Parent/Guardian Meeting
Join us Thursday, April 25 at 6 p.m. in the Mays Café for our Annual Spring Parent/Guardian meeting. Meridian administration will share campus news and updates. We look forward to seeing our families! RSVP and feel free to ask any questions you have ahead of time.
Uniform Drive - Carline drop off this Friday
Do you have a stack of outgrown uniform items ready to donate? ViP will collect uniform donations during morning carline on Friday, April 26. ViP will be in carline so you can just hand them your bags right from your car. Start sorting and cleaning out your closets now!Returning Student Registration: Complete by Friday, April 30
Deadline to complete: Friday, April 30
Take a minute to complete returning student registration for each student! Log into your Skyward account. There is a separate Returning Student Registration tile for each child in your family.
Address changes: If your address has changed, please email a copy of your most recent utility bill to the registrar or drop it off in person.
Last weekend to see Shrek The Musical, Jr.
This weekend is the last time to see Shrek The Musical, Jr. presented by the Meridian Mechs at 6:30 p.m. on April 26-27! Buy your tickets today. Online sales close at noon on Friday, April 26. Tickets will also be available at the door. Learn more about the musical and silent auction!
1 min read
Meridian K-8 Glow Run: Register and pledge today!
Meridian has partnered with Booster to help raise $35,000 for improvements to the primary outdoor spaces and Mays Aux Gym.
Want to help? Register your students and start making pledges/sharing today! Here are tips on how you can help Meridian reach our goal:
- You can pledge per minute run or make a flat donation.
- Does your company match gifts? You can double your donation!
- Share your student’s site with friends and family – this is a great opportunity for out-of-town friends and family to support your student!
The official student kickoff takes place on Tuesday April 30. Students will learn more about the event and the run day fun that is planned.
Then, it’s time for the fun! May 14, students in grades K-8 get to join in on the Glow Run in the Mays gym to fulfill those pledges! The more funds we have, the more improvements we can make! All students will get to participate regardless of pledges.
Survivors, ready? It’s time for National Honor Society Field Day
9th, 10th, and 11th graders get ready to compete against each other on May 17 in a series of games and tasks in the annual Field Day organized and run by National Honor Society (NHS). This is such a fun day for all students involved and a true labor of service from our NHS members.
8th Grade Semi Formal
May 4, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
If not enough tickets are sold, the semi-formal will be canceled.
8th graders are cordially invited to a Starry Night Celebration! This magical evening will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Mays Café. Make memories under the stars with dancing, awards, food, friends, a photo booth, and more.
Buy your tickets now on MySchoolbucks for $12. Online sales end at noon Friday, May 3. Each attendee who purchases a ticket on MySchoolBucks is automatically entered into a drawing to win a Chick-Fil-A or Starbucks gift card.
Tickets may be purchased at the door for $20. Contact Mrs. Leaf with questions.
Attention parents/guardians: We need a couple parents to help lead decorations and set up for the dance. If you are interested please email [email protected]. Please sign up to volunteer and/or donate to help make this dance great for our students!
Attention: Current 10th graders and parents/guardians
The Class of 2026 has voted to go to Scotland and Ireland for their senior trip! This is an optional international trip that our seniors take during Spring Break of their senior year. The cost for the trip is paid by the students/parents/guardians. The trip is chaperoned by at least one school administrator and a team of faculty members.
Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 7 from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. for an informational meeting about the trip and an opportunity to sign up. This meeting will be held online via Google Meet; video call link. A calendar invite has been emailed to families; if you did not receive it please email Stela Holcombe.
Need to raise money for the senior trip?
Did you know that you can raise all the money needed for the senior trip through RS3 fundraising? Please read the information about RS3. We will share info about this program at the May 7 meeting.
Questions? Email senior trip coordinator, Jordan Elbers.
24-25 Dance Team registration ends today!
Fierce Dance Team will perform in three area competitions, pep rallies, Varsity home games, and more next year! This yearlong sport is open to all rising 7th-12th grade dancers. Hurry! Registration ends at 9 p.m. Wednesday for the 2024-2025 Dance Team season! Check your registration status. No late registrations will be accepted!
Missed the Zoom info session on Friday, April 19? Find the recording.
Learn more: About Competitive Dance Team / Tryouts / Practices / Coaches / Fees / Registration
It’s lettering and letter jacket time!
In recognition of the dedication and commitment required to be an IB student, all Meridian juniors and seniors have the privilege of purchasing a letter jacket with the Meridian "M" on the front. In the spring of each year, sophomores may also order their jackets to wear starting in the fall of their junior year.
High school students who lettered in their activity can also purchase a Meridian letter jacket, and they can purchase a patch for the jacket sleeve representing their activity. 2023-2024 Lettering List
Thursday, April 25
Letter Jacket and Letter Patch Zoom Info Session for students who lettered in their activity and all sophomores and juniors interested in ordering a letter jacket during Advisory (1:50 - 2:20 p.m.). Parents/guardians welcome.
Thursday, May 2 and Friday, May 3
Letter Jacket Sizing & Ordering Event (and jacket sleeve patch ordering for those who already have a letter jacket) during C lunch and Advisory (1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.) in the Mays Lobby. Parents/guardians are welcome.
Letter Jackets & LetteringAthletics Awards Ceremony
Monday, April 29 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. in the Mays Gym
RSVP by Wednesday, April 24
For students who participated on competitive sports teams this year and their parents/guardians. Learn more.Get ready for 2024-2025 sports experiences!
- Introduction to 24-25 Meridian sports
- Find registration dates.
- Read the updated Terms for Participation before registering.
- Submit your 24 -25 sports physical form to [email protected]. Learn more about Physical Forms & Sports Physicals.
Secondary Enrichment dates
April 24: Registration ends at 9 p.m. for 24-25 Dance Team
April 25: Letter Jacket and Letter Patch Zoom Info Session during advisory (for students and parents/guardians)
April 27: VASE State (Art) - Jordin and Anjali advancing!
April 27 -30: DECA Nationals - Aarush is going to Nationals!
April 29: Athletics Awards Ceremony - for 23-24 competitive sports
May 1: Registration opens for Fall Competitive Sports (Cross Country, Flag Football, Volleyball)
May 2 - 3: Letter Jacket Sizing & Ordering Event in the Mays Lobby from 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Parents/guardians welcome)
May 4: 24-25 Dance Team tryouts. Must be registered and physically eligible to participate.
May 8: Registration ends at 9 p.m. for Fall Competitive Sports (Cross Country, Flag Football, Volleyball)
Check out more enrichment dates on our school calendar of events.
Questions about secondary extracurricular activities, eligibility, or letter jackets?
Email [email protected].
Secondary Daily Announcements
Upcoming events and dates
April 25: Spring Parent Meeting
April 26-27: Shrek Jr. Performances
May 4: 9th Grade Social
May 4: 8th Grade Formal Dance
May 6-10: Staff Appreciation Week
May 14: 6- 8 Glow Run Boosterthon
May 16: Board Meeting
May 17: 8th to 9th grade transition day
May 17: AB Day
May 17: NHS Field Day
May 17-23: Secondary Book Fair
Check out our online calendar of events for more upcoming dates.
MYP Resources
School Calendars and Bell Schedules (including A/B)
Link to A/B Google Calendar
(to add A/B days to your personal Google Calendar)
(middle school and high school are on separate sheets)
Secondary Academic Guide 23-24
On instagram? Follow us at meridianschool_mypcommunity
Important MYP Program contacts
School Nurse
Athletics
Help us reach you
Are you getting our Catapult text messages? If you have a landline as your primary contact you will not receive Catapult messages. You may change this in Skyward or fill out the google form to indicate the cell phone number you wish to receive messages on.