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PYP Pride (K–5)

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Week of April 29, 2026

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Brooke Knight, PYP Principal

Happy Wednesday, Primary Families,

What a busy and exciting time on our campus! Today, our 2nd and 3rd grade students participated in Field Day and had a great time engaging in a variety of activities that encouraged teamwork and movement. Thank you to everyone who helped support and organize the event.

Our Book Fair is also underway, and many students have already had the opportunity to visit. If your family would like to shop together, family shopping is available today from 1:20 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday from 3:50 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

We truly appreciate our parent volunteers for their support in helping provide fun and engaging opportunities for our students during both Field Day and the Book Fair.

Next week is Staff Appreciation Week. We have the absolute best staff, and this is an opportunity for our community to recognize the work they do each day to support students. Let’s show our team how much we appreciate them. Families can participate by submitting appreciation messages or contributing daily treats through VIP. Additional information is included below.

We also look forward to welcoming our families next Thursday for their 2nd Grade Showcase. Students will be sharing their published poetry. Please check out the link below to sign up or refer to your 2nd grade newsletter for more information.

As you are on campus for the Book Fair, showcases, field days, or end of year events, please take a moment to check the Lost and Found. We would love to get items back to their owners. We still have a number of unclaimed items, and anything remaining at the end of the school year will be donated.

Have a great week. We appreciate you!

Brooke Knight

Primary news

Triple A Registration Opens Friday at 6 p.m.

Young students hug and hold up their fingers in a peace sign

Registration for A La Carte programs for the 2026-2027 school year opens Friday at 6 p.m.!

 

Many of our classes fill up fast, so check out options now to plan your schedule, and put a reminder on your calendar to register starting May 1 at 6 p.m.!

BOGO Spring Book Fair ends soon!

Kid holds up booksApril 27 - May 1

Our annual BOGO Book Fair is this week in the Primary Library! This is your chance to buy one item and GET ANOTHER ITEM of equal or lesser value FREE! You can shop with your child after school on Thursday. See book fair details and schedule.

Student Placement Survey 2026-2027

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 Friday, May 8 to help us make the best decisions for your child.

🎭 Village Theatre Summer Camp 🎭

Kids with arms raisedJune 8-19
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Before/After Care optional)
With Ms. Chapman and Mr. Franklin
 
This two week summer camp invites students ages 8 to 12 to create, rehearse, and perform their own original plays in a fun, creative, and supportive environment. The camp is designed to build confidence, creativity, collaboration, and performance skills. Tuition is $595, with a discounted rate of $495 for each additional sibling. Families and friends are invited to a final performance at 3 p.m. on June 19.
 
Complete the registration form and payment to reserve your child’s spot. Link to the payment form is found at the end of registration.

Announcements

$2 Fundraiser Free Dress Day: May 7

$2 Free DressStudents should bring $2 to their classroom teacher next Wednesday or Thursday morning to enjoy free dress on Thursday! (regular, school-appropriate clothing – no pajamas/costumes. Students will receive a wrist band). 

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week

May 4-8

We would love your help in celebrating the incredible people who make our school so special each day! There are a few simple ways you can get involved: 

  • Notes of Kindness: Take a moment to send a kind message, note of gratitude, or words of encouragement to any staff member who has made a positive impact on you or your child.
  • ViP Workroom Treats: Help stock workrooms with themed treats on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday! See the ViP sign up.

Staff Favorites: Our families often ask how they can show their appreciation for teachers. Check out the Staff Favorites to see what they love!

Staff Appreciation Week: May 4-8

Last chance: Returning Student Registration

Returning student registrations for each student are due tomorrow! Log into your parent/guardian Skyward account. There is a separate Registration 26-27 tile for each child in your family.

 

Meridian plastic film recycling drive with Ridwell

Ridwell - kids stand with earth

Plastic Bag Drive ends tomorrow!

 

It's time for Ridwell’s plastic bag recycling drive! During the drive, if ten families become Ridwell members, Meridian will get free plastic film pick up for a whole year.
 
Tomorrow is the final day to bring in plastic bags for the drive.

Cafeteria Balances

A reminder: Please clear any meal balances owed to the Cafeteria (check MySchoolBucks) before the end of the school year. Any remaining funds will carry over to the next year.

Academics

IB Initiative: The Transdisciplinary Theme of How We Express Ourselves

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

 

IB’s new theme descriptor for How We Express Ourselves is: 

An inquiry into the diversity of voice, perspectives, and expression through:

  • inspiration, imagination, creativity
  • personal, social, and cultural notes and practices of communication
  • intentions, perceptions, interpretations, and responses

 

This theme explores how we uniquely share our ideas and experiences and how we respond to others when they are expressing themselves. 

 

Each grade level at Meridian studies the theme of How We Express Ourselves through the following central ideas:

  • Kindergarten - Communication builds knowledge and understanding.
  • 1st Grade - Exploring cultures helps build respect.
  • 2nd Grade - Creative expression helps deepen our understanding of self and others.
  • 3rd Grade - Curiosity inspires creativity.
  • 4th Grade - Diversity can strengthen community.
  • 5th Grade - 5th Grade’s Exhibition falls under this theme and they are exploring innovations in their Exhibition this year. The student-created central idea is “Challenges and opportunities inspire innovation ideas.”

 

Spotlight

K-5 Chess Team wins 1st Place

We are proud to celebrate an outstanding achievement by our Meridian students! On Saturday, April 11th, our K–5 chess team competed in the Paragon Prep Spring Scholastic Chess Tournament and earned the 1st Place Team Trophy in the K–5 U600 section.

The  winning team included: Bhuvi S.M., Ryan B., Vaishnav S., and Shanaya B.

Congratulations to these students for their hard work, strategic thinking, and teamwork.

Students stand with Ms. Knight and hold up a trophy

Upcoming Events

Spring showcases and 5th Grade Exhibition

Mark your calendars for our Spring Showcases and the culmination of our PYP program, the 5th Grade Exhibition!

 

  • Kindergarten - Friday, May 15, 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
  • 2nd Grade - Thursday, May 7, 1:30-2:15 p.m. RSVP
  • 4th Grade Passion Project - Tuesday, May 19, 2-2:45 p.m.
  • 5th Grade Exhibition - Thursday, May 14, 5-6 p.m. (All families are welcome to attend)

Field Day: Grades 4-5

We are excited for our Field Day for grades 4 and 5! Students can wear their uniform, spirit wear, or a solid red or gray shirt. They can wear black or navy athletic shorts. Volunteer for the Field Day!

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Upcoming Enrichment Activities

 

Decades Dances (April 30 - May 14): Students will rehearse and practice dances from different decades! We will have a performance on May 14th where the students will show off what they’ve learned. Students are encouraged to dress up in accordance to their decade or song! 

 

Vision Boards (May 15 - 19): Students will spend time reflecting on their year, and be encouraged to visualize their goals for next year through collages, and discussion about the future!


5th Grade Send Off (May 20): We will have a short parade around the school with Triple A celebrating them, and to remind them just how much they’ve grown! Note: May 20 is a full school day.

 

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.
Triple A Registration opens May 1 at 6 PM

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

Meal Program Application/Café Questions

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