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PYP Pride (K–5)

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Week of May 21, 2025

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Reese

Students can enjoy free dress or spirit wear on the last day of school, which is tomorrow, Thursday! 

 

We are also excited to welcome parents to our class parties. Details for these events were in the grade level newsletters. You may choose to sign your student out after their party. If they stay until the end of the day, they will need to be picked up during carline, which begins at 3:40 p.m. There is no Triple A on the last day of school. For Triple A families, make sure you know which carline your student will be in (green, blue, yellow, purple/fastlane, or waiters) and that the change has been made in Pikmykid.

 

Have a wonderful, relaxing summer! We will see you in August.

Melissa Reese
Primary Principal

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Medication Pick-up

  • If your student has medications on campus, please pick them up by May 22 or they will be discarded. 
  • If your student plans to have medications on campus next school year, please have their provider fill out and sign a new medication consent form after July 1, 2025.  
  • If you have any questions or concerns, please email the nurse’s office.

Triple A registration closes July 24

Don’t forget to register for Triple A After School Care for next school year! We have options for every day of the week, including full time after school care until 6 p.m. See more.

End of Year Party times

10-10:45 a.m. - 2nd Grade Party 

11-11:45 a.m. - 1st Grade Party

12-12:45 p.m. - 3rd Grade Party 

12:30-1:15 p.m. - Kindergarten Party in classrooms

1-1:45 p.m. - 5th Grade Party 

2-2:45 p.m. - 4th Grade Party

Order 25-26 School Supplies for Grades K-8, 9-10

Grades K-8

School supply kits are on sale now for grades K-8! Order yours today. 

 

Grades 9-12

Due to individual class variations in grades 9-12, families purchase supplies on their own. 

School supply kits

 

Yearbook Delivery

The 2025 yearbooks have been delivered to students who ordered a copy. If you did not purchase a book, you can sign up on a waiting list to purchase a book for $85.

 

Celebrating Meridian's Community

What do you love about Meridian?Last week was National Charter School Week, and we shared on social media notes and videos from our community on what we love about Meridian!

 

If you missed it, you can enjoy the compilation video!

 

Overdue Cafeteria balances

Please don't delay – pay overdue meal balances today! Log into MySchoolBucks today to check; you can pay online or bring a check or cash to the front office in an envelope with your child's name and grade.

Summer Safety Tips

We hope all students and families have a safe and fun summer! Please see FEMA's summer safety tips for kids! Primary counselors Dana Burks (K, 2, 4) or Heather Mossell (1, 3, 5) are available for questions or concerns leading up to summer. Please reach out if you need us!

Public Service Announcement: 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.

 

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! Some of these designs are leaving this year, so it's your last chance to pick one up!

 

RockSports is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday and is at 1609 Chisholm Trail Rd #100.

 

 

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Registration for Triple A 25-26 opens May 15 at 10 am. You can register here!

Upcoming enrichment activities 

Triple A - After School program themed enrichment activities this month

April 30 - May 16: Movie Musicals - Students will learn an organized movie musical dance to perform for parents and guardians. 

May 19 - May 21: Vision Boards - Students will create personalized vision boards with their goals for the future. 

May 21: 5th Grade Send Off - 5th grade students will have a parade and small celebration with parents and guardians.  

*Parents and guardians of 5th grade students are invited to this event.

Movie Musicals May 16 at 4:30 pm; families invited. 5th Grade Send Off May 21 from 4-5 pm; 5th grade families invited.

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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