PYP Pride (K–5)

 

 

Wednesday, November 19 is a college shirt day!

Progress Reports

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Progress Reports will go home Friday. Students who are not yet meeting grade level expectations independently will receive a report highlighting areas where additional practice at home may be helpful. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher.

Season of Gratitude

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As we enter this season of gratitude, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect on those who make a difference in our children’s lives every day, our incredible teachers and staff. Their dedication, care, and hard work create the nurturing environment where our students truly thrive. We invite you to take a moment to share a few words of appreciation for a teacher or staff member who has made an impact on your child or family.

 

Simply fill out this form to recognize their commitment and support. Your kind words mean so much and help spread joy and gratitude throughout our school community.

 

Thank you for joining us in celebrating the amazing work of our team this season!

 

Parent & Family Engagement Feedback

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Thank you for sharing feedback on Parent/Guardian meetings. We have a follow-up survey on Parent and Family Engagement.

 

Please take five minutes to complete the follow-up survey – we read every response!

Honoring our veterans

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Yesterday was Veterans Day. Each year, we honor our faculty and staff who have served our country. We thank our families and community members who are veterans, as well. See more about the history of Veterans Day and a slide show of our staff veterans!

Black Student Union selling Spirit Wear

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The Black Student Union is selling their annual “Celebrate Black Culture” T shirts. These are approved spirit wear. Short sleeved option $20; long sleeved option $25.

 

You can order on My School Bucks through November 19.  

Update: 25-26 Annual Fund Campaign

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We’ve raised $200,000 so far and are more than halfway to our goal! We appreciate your support – together, we build an enriching community for our students, and we could not do it without you. The Meridian Annual Fund keeps the school thriving so we can focus on our students. 

 

If you haven’t had a chance to donate, we encourage you to donate on Meridian’s Giving Day Monday, November 17. Our goal is to reach $250,000 in our campaign before Thanksgiving break. 

 

If five families make a donation for the first time between now and Monday at midnight, we’ll receive a $500 matching gift! Contributions of any size make an impact! If you haven’t yet had a chance, please donate today!

 

IB Initiative: The Concept of Causation

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Each week on the primary announcements and in the PYP Pride Newsletter, we share information about an element of the IB or specifically the Primary Years Programme.

 

This week we are learning about the concept of Causation. This concept focuses on why something is the way it is. I’m sure you’ve experienced your child asking you why about just about everything. We ask why because we have an innate desire to understand more fully and that’s the first thing we usually wonder. Check out this great article explaining this and giving suggestions on how to respond.

 

This week, on the announcements, we are looking at other big ideas that are part of studying causation. We will explore cause and effect, actions and consequences, sequence, and patterns.

Grade Level Fall Showcases

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Check your grade level newsletters in Toddle for details closer to the events.

 

4th Grade (link) - Native American Showcase | Friday, November 14,  2-2:45 p.m.

1st Grade (link) - Culture Showcase | Tuesday, November 18,  12:45-1:15 p.m.

5th Grade (link)  - Living Museum | Wednesday, November 19,  9:00-9:30 a.m.

Kindergarten (link) - Celebrations Showcase | Wednesday, November 19,  11:30 a.m. - noon

 

 

Winter Uniform Exchange

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Saturday, November 15 from 10 a.m. to noon

 

ViP is holding a Winter Uniform Exchange. Shop gently used uniform pieces, including long sleeves, pants, spirit wear, college shirts and more! Each item is only $2, and all funds raised go back to Teacher Grants. 

 

Parents who have volunteered and logged their 20 hours this year will be given early shopping access at 9:30 a.m. (There will be a list to check your name at the door.)

If you'd like to receive early shopping access, please sign up to volunteer for the sale. Volunteers can shop before anyone else!

Scholastic Book Fair

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December 1-5

We’re getting ready for the Scholastic Book Fair in December! Mark your calendars! Students will have the opportunity to visit with their classes for shopping on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. There will be open shopping time on Thursday. Details will come home in paper flyers.

 

• You can set up an e-wallet now for your child to use at the book fair
• Families get a chance to shop together on Tuesday (3:50-5:30 p.m.), Wednesday (1:20-4 p.m.), and Thursday (3:50-5:30 p.m.)
• Have relatives out of town who want to support your child’s reading? They can purchase online!

Save the Date: Parent & Child Dance

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Saturday, January 31, 2026

 

Primary parents! Save the date for the annual Parent & Child dance. This dance is a tradition for PYP (K-5) students and the adult of their choice to enjoy an evening of fairytale themed fun. It is also a chance to meet and interact with our juniors as it is a fundraiser for the Class of 2027.

 

The dance is on Saturday, January 31. There will be two separate time slots based on grade (K-2, 3-5). Details will be shared soon.

 

Coming Soon!

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