PYP Pride (K–5)

Week of January 28, 2026

$2 Free Dress Day February 5

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Next Thursday, primary students may come to school in regular clothing (not in uniform) when they bring in $2! To participate, they can bring money to their teachers any day between Monday and Thursday of next week. No costumes or pajamas. 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!

Two actions: admissions for Next School Year

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January 1 – February 28

Siblings new to Meridian (K-9): apply now for next school year!

If a currently enrolled student's sibling will be new to Meridian in the 2026-2027 school year (in grades K-9), please fill out an application for the sibling before February 28. Siblings receive priority in the lottery but must apply before the deadline.

Currently enrolled students: One-question Commitment Form

Please fill out a one-question Commitment Form on Skyward. The form is available to the primary parent (the one listed first) on Skyward. There are three options: returning, not returning, or not sure. This is not a final answer, but to help us plan for admissions next year.

If you have questions please email [email protected].

Play it Safe Training: Action Required

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Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center will teach Play It Safe (child abuse prevention) lessons to Kindergarten–5th grade students. Meridian World School follows an opt-in policy, which means a parent or guardian must provide permission for their child to participate in this program. 

Please complete one form per child by February 12, 2026. If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact one of our counselors:

Dana Burks (Grades K, 2, 4) – (512) 660-5230 x 173 

Heather Mossell (Grades 1, 3, 5) – (512) 660-5230 x 140

We will host a parent preview of the Play It Safe materials during the January 23 Principal’s Coffee. If you are unable to attend the Coffee, WCCAC also hosts community preview events that families may attend. You can find more information and upcoming events through WCCAC Eventbrite. The next online parent preview sessions are February 18 (Spanish) and February 19 (English).

IB Initiative: The Learner Profile Trait of Caring

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This quarter, our IB Initiative each week will focus on one of the learner profile traits.

Inquirers  •  Knowledgeable  •  Thinkers  •  Communicators  •  Principled

Open-Minded  •  Caring  •  Risk-takers  •  Balanced  •  Reflective

This week is Holocaust Remembrance Week. This week schools are asked to help students understand the lessons we can learn from this difficult period of history. In the primary grades, we do not focus on the specific events, but focus more on treating others with respect and tolerance and learning to be an upstander rather than a bystander when others are being mistreated. So, we are connecting these ideas to the learner profile trait of CARING as all of these attitudes and actions are part of being a caring person. IB defines the trait of caring as showing empathy, compassion and respect. A caring person has  a commitment to service and acts to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around them. This trait is important as we learn to build relationships with those around us.

Find activities and book ideas on Meridian’s website to extend the discussion of what it means to be caring at home.

ESL Parent/Guardian Night

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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 next Wednesday’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). 

Parent & Child Dance this Saturday

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Saturday, January 31, 2026

 

Students in the Class of 2027 are hard at work planning a transformation of the Mays Cafe into a fairytale wonderland with themes throughout! 

This dance is a tradition for PYP (K-5) students and the adult of their choice to enjoy an evening of fairytale-themed fun, with wand making, face painting, and more. You’re welcome to dress up in fairytale or storybook attire.

• Kinder - 2nd Grade: 4 - 5:30 p.m.
• 3rd Grade - 5th Grade: 6 - 7:30 p.m.

 Get tickets on MySchoolBucks: $15 per person (parent or child). Sales close January 30 online, with limited availability at the door.

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!