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PYP Pride (K–5)

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Week of April 23, 2025

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Reese

I wanted to share some exciting news if you haven’t heard—starting next year, I’ll be stepping into the role of MYP Principal! While I’m thrilled for this new chapter, I will truly miss my time in the Primary Years Programme. That said, I know our primary community is in wonderful hands with Brooke Knight stepping in as the new PYP Principal.

Change is a natural part of learning and growing, and my heart remains right here at Meridian. There’s no place I’d rather be!

As we wrap up the school year, be sure to check out all the exciting events happening throughout May. We can’t wait to celebrate this season with you and your students.

With appreciation,
Melissa Reese

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BOGO Book Fair & PYP Art Show

April 28-May 2 (Art Show April 29)Scholastic Book Fair: Be True to Your Shelf
The annual spring BOGO Book Fair is next week! See dates and times for after-hours shopping.
 
Join us for our second annual PYP Art Show and Book Fair: Tuesday, April 29 from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
 

School supply kits expand to 8th grade next year!

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.

 

Student Placement Survey 2025-2026

Administration works hard to balance classrooms and create the best learning environment for each of our students. We invite you to fill out this form by May 12 to help us make the best decisions for your child.

 

STAAR Math Thursday

State of Texas Assessments of Academic ReadinessIt’s time for the final STAAR test, math, for grades 3-5! Students should get plenty of sleep the night before and eat a healthy breakfast. They should bring a bagged lunch or can order one from the cafeteria. Students may read quietly after finishing the test; they can bring a book from home or the library.

 

Field Days

First graders play Tug-of-War

 

We kicked off field days with Kindergarten/first grade today, and there are a few more volunteer spots for grades 2-5! Look for a message via Toddle the week of your child's field day for what to bring/wear.

 

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

Parent/Guardian Meeting

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


We'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 pm - 8 pm

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.

 

IB Initiative:

Who We Are  •  Where We Are in Place and Time  •  How We Express Ourselves

How the World Works  •  How We Organize Ourselves  •  Sharing the Planet

 

Sharing the Planet is an inquiry into the rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.


This theme is a great connection to Earth Day, which was Tuesday, and Arbor Day which will be Friday. We only have one Earth, so we must learn how to share it well.


At Meridian, all grades except Kindergarten study the theme of Sharing the Planet through the following central ideas:

  • 1st Grade - Living things depend on each other and the environment.
  • 2nd Grade - Awareness of resource imbalance can lead to action.
  • 3rd Grade - Innovators harness energy to impact their community.
  • 4th Grade - Values and passions drive human interactions.
  • 5th Grade - Interdependence promotes balance in communities.

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Upcoming enrichment activities

April 14-22: Spring Crafts - Spring themed activities prepared by group leaders

April 23-29: Asian American Pacific Islanders - Contributions and achievements of Asian American Pacific Islanders

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, Melissa Reese
PYP Assistant Principal Grades K, 2, 4, Donida Garcia
PYP Assistant Principal Grades 1, 3, 5, Brooke Knight
 
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
 
Campus Coordinator, Kathy Finch
Report an absence on Skyward
 

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
Meal Program Application/Café Questions
Skyward Questions
 

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