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Week of December 17 2025

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Brooke Knight, PYP Principal

Happy Wednesday, Primary Families!

As we come to the end of the semester, I want to take a moment to reflect and say thank you. The first half of the school year has been filled with learning, growth, and many meaningful moments for our students, and we are grateful for the strong partnership we share with our families.

Thank you to everyone who donated cookies for our annual cookie buffet. This tradition is one our staff truly looks forward to each year, and once again, our families made it special. Your generosity and thoughtfulness do not go unnoticed, and we are incredibly thankful for the way you support our school community.

Tomorrow, Thursday, December 18, will be our last day with students before Winter Break. Students are invited to wear their pajamas as they enjoy Winter parties with their classmates. Please note that there will be no Triple A or After School Care tomorrow, December 18, and all students will need to be picked up through the carline at dismissal.

Our Primary Lost and Found is currently overflowing with coats, sweaters, lunch boxes, and other items. With cooler weather hopefully ahead, this is a great time to check for any missing belongings. As you leave your child’s class party, we invite you to stop by the front lobby to look through the lost and found. Any items remaining after the Winter parties will be donated.

Thank you for your continued support and trust as we work together to support our amazing students. 

I wish you and your family a safe, restful, and joyful Winter Break.

 

Thank you,

Brooke Knight

PYP Principal

 
Primary news

Fifth Grade transition to 6th Grade

Fifth Grade families received a Toddle message with details about two upcoming events as your child begins their final semester in PYP! In case you missed it …

 

You can find details about a Rising 6th Grade Family Information Night on January 13 from 6-7 p.m., as well as an overview on course selection information for 6th grade students in this article that includes transition details for rising 6-12 grade. 

 

All 6th graders take a music class. You can bring your student to try out instruments and learn more on January 5 from 3-4:30 p.m. on Instrument Discovery Day.

 

Announcements

December Schedule Reminders

  • Wednesday, December 17 is a full-length school day, releasing at 3:40 p.m.
  • Thursday, December 18, there will be no Triple A After School program on the last day of the semester. Students should be picked up in the Primary carline at 3:40 p.m. (please update PikMyKid for this day).
  • Enjoy Winter Break Friday, Dec. 19 through Monday, Jan. 5!

PSA: safe storage of firearms

Texas law requires school districts annually to distribute information to parents and guardians about the safe storage of firearms. This page will help you learn about options for safe storage of firearms, as well as how to talk to your child and others.

Academics

IB Initiative: The Concept of Responsibility

This week we wrap up our look at the PYP concepts with the last one: responsibility. Responsibility explores the question, “What are our obligations?” It is our hope that students begin to consider what they should do in response to learning. Specifically, we are connecting this concept back to our exploration of what it means to be an agent of learning. Agency involves voice, choice, and ownership and all of these involve responsibility. 

 

Perspective: Responsibility is a value which connects it to perspective – what an individual, family, or culture considers responsible differs around the world. But like other values, our definition of responsibility drives our actions and our expectations of others.

 

Rights: Rights and responsibilities go hand in hand. Rights are freedoms – things we can do, while responsibilities are things we should do. We work to help students understand that just because you can do something doesn’t always mean you should do it. 

 

Citizenship: Finally, responsibility is part of citizenship. Citizens learn responsibility by the values of their community and have rights, responsibilities, and agency within their communities.

 

Over the break and as the new year begins, take time to talk with your child about what your family values when it comes to responsibility.

 

 

Spotlight

Alumni Spotlight: Abigail Sirngot, Class of 2025

Alumni spotlight: Abigail Sirngot, Class of 2025, stands in front of a tree background.We love hearing what our alumni are learning and doing after they graduate! This series spotlights alumni and will run throughout the year.

 

Abigail Sirngot, Class of 2025, is finishing up her first semester at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. She was recently accepted into the Turner Scholars Program, a four year academic program meant to guide students through their college journey. The program offers academic counseling, designated study facilities, and a bright community of learners. They offer a close-knit community environment through community dinners and networking events.

 

She’s settled into the new city as she studies biology on a Pre-Health track, with a goal to become a Physician Assistant or an Anesthesiologist Assistant.

 

Read a Q&A from Abigail on her advice for current Meridian students and how Meridian has helped to shape her path!

Upcoming Events

Spring Semester Preview

Want a quick look at the Spring Semester’s events and programs? Check out this news article. Just know that this far out, dates and times might change!

 

For up-to-date information, subscribe to our Events listings by clicking on the “subscribe” link at the top right side of the page. 

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  • You can subscribe to our main calendar or campus-specific calendars.

Winter Parties

Thursday, December 18

 

Each grade celebrates the last day of the fall semester with a winter party! Check your grade level communications for details. Remember students may not attend the party of a sibling, so please plan to check out your children after the last child’s party.

 

Kindergarten - 11:30 - noon

1st Grade - 12:45-1:15

2nd Grade - 1:30 - 2:00

3rd Grade - 10:00-10:45

4th Grade - 9:15-10:00  (volunteers only)

5th Grade - 1:30-2:30  (volunteers only)

Alumni Recognition Day:  January 8, 2026

Alumni Day

Every year, Meridian hosts an Alumni Day where alumni return to campus for visits to the high school classrooms, focus groups with current Meridian parents, and lunch with their former teachers. Meridian parents and guardians are invited to talk with alumni and their parents on how the alumni have benefitted from the quality IB education they received at Meridian. See details if you're interested in attending!

 

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Upcoming Enrichment Activities

 
A reminder: There will be no Triple A on the last day of the semester. Students should be picked up in the PYP Carline at 3:40 p.m. Make sure to change the pickup in PikMyKid and let your student know about the change. 

 


Transportation Change Reminder: If your student will be absent from school or has a change in transportation, email the Triple A Administrative Assistant, the A la Carte Instructor, and your student's school day teacher. Be sure to send the email at least two hours prior to school dismissal. Also, remember to update your student's pick up mode in PikMyKid.

 

Enrichment Schedule: 

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday - 4:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday - 2:10 p.m. and 3:55 p.m.
  • Early Release Wednesday Only - 2:55 p.m.

resourcesPrimary Resources

Daily Announcements: Did you know you can watch the daily morning announcements that your student sees? Watch them on Ms. Lieurance’s Announcements Channel.

 

Toddle: Our one stop site/app for everything PYP. Curriculum, family communications, student portfolio, and more. Learn more about Toddle and sign in.

 

Skyward: To check report cards, submit an absence, fill out paperwork, and update your contact information, log in to Skyward using this link.
 

Important Contacts

PYP Principal, Brooke Knight

PYP Assistant Principal Grades K, 2, 4, Rachel Gabriel

PYP Assistant Principal Grades 1, 3, 5, Dion Reyes

 

PYP Counselor K, 2, 4, Dana Burks

PYP Counselor 1, 3, 5, Heather Mossell

PYP Coordinator grades K-5, Leah Lieurance

Media Literacy/Library, Kelly Chapman

 

Primary Campus Coordinator, Kathy Finch

Report an absence, Skyward

 

Director of Special Education, Susan Mais

 

LSSP/Assistant Director of Special Education, Jennifer Kuester

ARD Coordinator, Anna Brown

504 Coordinator, Dottie Elliott

 

Registrar, Kelly Abbett

Dean of School Culture, Monique Swain

Child Nutrition Director, Kaylee Torres

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