MYP Mane (6–10)

Principals Coffee and Diploma Program Information Night Slides

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You can review the slides from Tuesday’s MYP Principal’s Coffee.

And here is the slide deck from Tuesday’s DP Info Night.

Upcoming deadlines for World Parade, Festival of Cultures

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During International Week, Meridian World School celebrates our global community, heritage, and history! Each year, families miss these opportunities because they forget to sign up.

 

Here are two ways you can participate:

 

• Parade sign up
• ⏰ Please check today if you’re interested to make sure your country is listed. If your country is not on the list, sign up before Wednesday, Feb. 11 so that we can order a flag
• ⏰ If your country is on the list, you have until Wednesday, Feb. 25

• We have 20 countries represented -- we'd love to see another 20! You make the festival.
• Booth sign up
• ⏰ Sign up by Wednesday, Feb. 25.

$2 Free Dress Day

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Thursday, February 5

Thursday, students may come to school in regular clothing (not in uniform) when they bring in $2! To participate, they can buy wristbands in the lobbies before school. Wristbands must be worn Thursday. No costumes. Clothing choice must be appropriate for school. Additional $2 Free Dress Days will be March 5, April 2, and May 7. Proceeds support our 8th Grade class trip to Camp Olympia!

Class of 2029 Hooded Jacket Spirit Wear

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Class of 2029: you can order a limited edition Class of 2029 hooded zip up jacket today through February 13 at 5 p.m.! This is approved spirit wear that can be worn Monday through Friday.

Individual Counselor meetings: 8th Graders

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Current 8th grade students and their parents/guardians are invited to meet one-on-one with our counselor, Mr. Reyna, to complete a four-year high school plan.

 

Sign up for a one-on-one meeting with Mr. Reyna during a class period when your student can most afford to miss instructional time (your student should check their ManageBac calendar or ask the teacher if anything essential is happening in class that day). Please note: even if your student is not planning on returning to Meridian in 9th grade, we are required by the State to complete this four-year plan before the student leaves 8th grade.

 

Questions? Reach out to Mr. Reyna.

Individual Counselor meetings: 9th Graders

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Current 9th grade students and their parents/guardians are invited to meet one-on-one with our high school counselor, Mr. Manuszak. This is a great opportunity to get individual attention from the counselor and ask questions about course options and pathways in the IB Diploma Program. 

 

Sign up for a one-on-one meeting with Mr. Manuszak during a class period when your student can most afford to miss instructional time (your student should check their ManageBac calendar or ask the teacher if anything essential is happening in class that day).

 

Questions? Reach out to Mr. Manuszak.

Individual Counselor meetings: 10th Graders

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Rising IB Diploma Students – The Class of 2028

Our rising IB Diploma Students (current 10th graders) have completed their 11th grade course selection form and these have been collected by the counselor, Mr. Manuszak. 

 

The course selections your student has made on their form are not final. As a next step, students and parents should sign up for an individual conference with Mr. Manuszak to review and discuss their course selections. These meetings need to happen during the months of February and March, so please sign up today!

 

​If you missed the "Introduction to the IB Diploma Program" parent/guardian meeting hosted by Stela Holcombe, DP Principal, you may review her slide deck and reach out if you have any questions. We look forward to welcoming your student to the IB Diploma Program!

 

 

Capitol Performance by Meridian band and choir

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Monday, February 16 at noon

Meridian’s band, jazz band, and choir will perform at the Texas Capitol in the rotunda at noon on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 16!

6th/7th Grade Dance

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February 28 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Save the date! Saturday, February 28, 6th and 7th graders can enjoy a Glow in the Dark themed dance! Wear white or neon.

 

Tickets go on sale February 11-26 for $12 on MySchoolBucks, or will be $20 at the door. Volunteer information coming soon!

ESL Parent/Guardian Night Tonight

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Wednesday, Feb. 4 from 7 - 8 p.m.

 

Parents and guardians of students in the Emerging Bilingual program received an email from Mr. Reyes, PYP Assistant Principal, with a Zoom link to today’s ESL Parent/Guardian Night. The purpose of the School's ESL program is to support Emergent Bilingual students in their linguistic and academic performance. During this event, we'll share how the school accomplishes these purposes and how families can partner with us. If you have questions, please reach out to Mr. Reyes (K-5) or Mr. Verleye (6-12).

 

Black History Month Jamboree & Dress Day

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Thursday, Feb. 12, The Meridian Black Student Union presents their second annual Black History Month Jamboree: Celebrating Black Culture! Open to all Meridian families (grades 8-12 can attend without a guardian, but we highly encourage parent/guardian attendance). Enjoy talent acts, visual arts, a fashion show, Black history speeches, and snacks.

 

During the school day on Thursday, February 12, all students and staff are invited to dress in celebration of Black History Month and the Jamboree!

 

Options include:

• 'Celebrate Black Culture' spirit wear 
• Black history/culture themed T shirt
• Colors (red, black, yellow, green)
• Do you have roots in African culture? Wear your traditional African attire!

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