PYP Pride (K–5)

 

 

If you purchased Meridian's Veterans Day-themed spirit wear last school year for your student, they are welcome to wear it on Tuesday, Nov. 11. 

PYP Principal’s Coffee

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Thursday, November 6 from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

 

We hope to see you at our second PYP Principal’s Coffee next week! You will have an opportunity to meet with our admin team. We will be sharing about our new phonics program and will have two teachers who will share some of the student activities with you. With these hands-on activities, attending in person is ideal, but if you want to observe virtually, we will also have that option. If you plan to attend, please drop your students off using carline. Please park in the designated visitor parking spots on this map. Doors open at 8:15 a.m. RSVP to the coffee!

 

If joining virtually, you can use this link.

 

 

Proposed 2026-2027 Academic Calendar

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Next week, our board will vote on the 2026-2027 school calendar. 

• The first day of school, August 12, will continue to be an early release Wednesday. 
• While we have typically held a Faculty & Staff Work Day over Easter Weekend, due to Spring Break and Easter Weekend being so close to each other, the Work Day has been moved to April 19. 
• As in the past, the calendar allows for two bad weather make-up days without canceling any holidays. Winter and Spring breaks are aligned with RRISD’s approved calendar.
• The first semester is shorter than it has been the past few years due to Memorial Day falling later in May.

Black Student Union selling Spirit Wear

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The Black Student Union is selling their annual “Celebrate Black Culture” T shirts. These are approved spirit wear. Short sleeved option $20; long sleeved option $25.

 

You can order on My School Bucks through November 19.  

Become a substitute teacher!

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Meridian is looking for 8-10 additional substitutes! Substitutes at Meridian can earn $100 per day ($120 per day if certified teachers). If you work 15 or more days in a quarter, you earn an additional $25 for every day worked (paid in a lump sum at the end of the quarter)! Apply today. 

 

How does it work? You can log into our substitute management system to pick up jobs when you're available. You're in control of when you work and which grades you teach!

Grade Level Fall Showcases

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We hope you can join us for Student Fall Showcases! Details are in grade-level newsletters closer to each showcase.

 

2nd Grade (RSVP) - Artist Showcase | Wednesday, November 12,  10:45-11:15 a.m.

4th Grade  - Native American Showcase | Friday, November 14,  2-2:45 p.m.

1st Grade  - Culture Showcase | Tuesday, November 18,  12:45-1:15 p.m.

5th Grade  - Living Museum | Wednesday, November 19,  8:45-9:30 a.m.

Kindergarten  - Celebrations Showcase | Wednesday, November 19,  11:30 a.m. - noon

IB Initiative: The Concept of Function

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Each week on the primary announcements and in the PYP Pride Newsletter, we share information about an element of the IB or specifically the Primary Years Programme.

 

The concept of Function explores the question, “How does it work?” It begins with identifying the purpose or role of something and then identifying the patterns of behavior that make it work. Systems in our world also have patterns which we usually call processes. These processes are how the system works.

 

Science exploration is a great place to explore function. Looking at how nature works all on its own or how man-made inventions work can help us better understand the world in which we live.

 

Also, each family establishes their own procedures for doing things at home. As a connection this week, you can talk with your child about how things work at your home. What systems are in place to ensure everyone is included, safe, and valued at your home?

 

 

 

Winter Uniform Exchange

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Saturday, November 15 from 10 a.m. to noon

 

ViP is holding a Winter Uniform Exchange. Shop gently used uniform pieces, including long sleeves, pants, spirit wear, college shirts and more! Each item is only $2, and all funds raised go back to Teacher Grants. 

 

Parents who have volunteered and logged their 20 hours this year will be given early shopping access at 9:30 a.m. (There will be a list to check your name at the door.)

If you'd like to receive early shopping access, please sign up to volunteer for the sale. Volunteers can shop before anyone else!

Save the Date: 4th Grade Field Trip

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Tuesday, November 18

 

Fourth graders will visit Pioneer Farms during the school day on November 18. Details to come next week, including permission forms and invoices on Nov. 7.

 

Meridian School Board Meeting and Public Hearing for FIRST

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On Thursday, November 13 at 6 p.m., administration will present the school’s State Financial Accountability Rating prior to the Board meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Meridian School's Superior Achievement rating and a score of 94 on the state’s financial accountability system.