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Week of January 14, 2026

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Brooke Knight, PYP Principal

Happy Wednesday, Primary Families!

I hope it has been a great week for you and your family as we continue to get back in the groove after the break. I wanted to share a few important updates and reminders.

Tomorrow, January 15, students are invited to participate in our Camp Olympia Free Dress Fundraiser. Students may bring $2.00 to enjoy a free dress day while supporting a great cause. 

Please remember that there will be no school on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

We are also looking forward to hosting our third Principal’s Coffee on Friday, January 23. We will be joined by Tiffany Sturman from the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center, who will share information about our upcoming Play It Safe curriculum. This is a great opportunity to connect, ask questions, and engage in meaningful conversations as a school community. Please see the information below for more details and to RSVP.

I hope everyone has a wonderful rest of the week!

Thank you,

Brooke Knight

PYP Principal

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Primary news

School Closed Monday, Jan. 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Slides, Course Sheets for Rising 6th Graders

5th Grade Families can review the slides from Tuesday’s Rising 6th Grade Information Night. Course sheets are due back to your child’s teacher by January 26.

Principal’s Coffee

Friday, January 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Another delicious looking ceramic mug of coffee

 

We hope to see you at our third PYP Principal’s Coffee! We are excited to welcome Tiffany Sturman from the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center, who will share information about Play It Safe, the child abuse prevention and personal safety curriculum used on our campus.

Ms. Sturman will preview the age-appropriate presentation materials with our families to help you make an informed decision about opting in. This preview will be recorded and made available after the coffee for families who are unable to attend in person.

Parking: There will be a student Career Fair at the same time on Mays; we recommend parking along the grass closest to primary (parking map). Doors open at 8:15 a.m.

 

We look forward to seeing you next Friday!

 

Announcements

Two actions for currently-enrolled families: admissions for 2026-2027 School Year

January 1 – February 28

 

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

Apply Here

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

Skyward 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 for the answers: returning, not returning, and not sure yet. This is not a final answer; this allows us to plan for the admissions process.


If you have questions please email [email protected].

Tomorrow: $2 Free Dress Day January 15

$2 Free Dress DayThursday, 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 in the morning. No costumes or pajamas. Clothing choice must be appropriate for school. Proceeds support our 8th Grade class trip to Camp Olympia!


Additional $2 Free Dress Days will be February 5, March 5, April 2, and May 7.

Opportunity to engage in Advocacy

Texas Public Charter School Association (TPCSA) invites Meridian families to join their mailing list to receive action alerts and other emails. If interested, please subscribe to their emails here. 

 

Texas Public Charter SchoolsTPCSA is a statewide organization representing Texas charter schools and advocates for public charter schools and the thousands of students we educate. While the Legislature is not currently in session, lawmakers are already shaping priorities that will affect the next session.

 

By signing up to receive TPCSA’s emails and action alerts, you can stay informed and, when you choose, take simple actions—such as contacting your elected officials—to support public charter schools and the students we serve.

2026 Yearbook Cost rises to $75 on January 19

Two older yearbooks

A reminder, the yearbook cost will rise from $70 to $75 on January 19. Get yours today at a cheaper price! Need to pay over time? Jostens has a payment plan option. Yearbooks are delivered in the late spring semester.

 

Academics

Counselor’s Corner

""Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center will be teaching Play It Safe lessons to Kindergarten–5th grade students at Meridian World School.

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 indicate below whether you do or do not give consent for your child to take part.

We will host a parent preview of the Play It Safe materials during the January 23 Principal Coffee.


Please complete one form per child no later than February 12, 2026. If you have any questions regarding the program or its implementation at our school, 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

IB Initiative: The Learner Profile Trait of Risk-Taker

Over the next 10 weeks, 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

These traits are part of all IB programs and help us become internationally-minded individuals. On the announcements each week, we will share about the trait and then examine the lives of individuals past and present who exhibit the trait of the week to see what we can learn from their lives about what it looks like to demonstrate that trait.

To be a risk-taker, according to IB, means:

  • approaching uncertainty with forethought and determination
  • working independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies
  • being resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.

Risk takers: a figure juggles globesWhat does a risk taker look like? This week, on the announcements, we are looking at the lives of Philip Jaison, the first Korean American citizen, Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon, Sam Altman, inventor of ChatGPT and Martin Luther King, Jr., civil rights activist to see what we can learn about what it looks like to be a risk taker. We hope students will see that risk-takers try new things, new places, and new ideas and use their knowledge and skills to persist through challenges. Risk-takers aren’t afraid of failing because they know they can learn and grow from failure. And finally, risk-takers do the right thing even if it is not the easy thing.


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

Upcoming Events

Parent & Child Fairytale Dance

A colorful dragon flies in front of a castle

Saturday, January 31, 2026

 

Students in the Class of 2027 are hard at work planning a transformation of the primary gym 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 29 at 5 p.m. with limited availability at the door.

 

International Week

International Week Feb. 27 - March 7Save the date! Highlights include:

  • Friday, February 27 – Friends of Meridian's International Celebration of Flavors: Sips, Samples and Silent Auction
  • Friday, March 6 – World Parade (students only)
  • Saturday, March 7 – Festival of Cultures 

 

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Upcoming Enrichment Activities

 

New Years Around the World (January 15 - 21) - Students will learn about how people from all different cultures and backgrounds bring in the New Year.

 

Legends and Lore (January 22-28) - In our Legends and Lore  enrichment, students will explore myths, legends, and folklore from different cultures.

 

Black History Moments (January 29-February 4) - Students will pick a Black History Icon to research, and will spend the week planning and filming a short video about them. We will show these videos to Triple A on Wednesday, February 4.

 

Transportation Changes: 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

 

Special Education

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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