PYP Pride (K–5)

Week of February 4, 2026

International Week Deadlines: World Parade, Primary Student Performances

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During International Week, Meridian World School celebrates our global community, heritage, and history! Each year, families miss these opportunities because they forget to sign up.

 

Here are three ways you can participate (and upcoming deadlines):

 

• Parade sign up
• ⏰ Please check today if you’re interested to make sure your country is listed. If your country is not on the list, sign up before Wednesday, Feb. 11 so that we can order a flag
• ⏰ If your country is on the list, you have until Wednesday, Feb. 25

• Primary Performances sign up
• ⏰ Registration CLOSES Wednesday, Feb. 11

• We have 20 countries represented -- we'd love to see another 20!
• Booth sign up
• ⏰ Sign up by Wednesday, Feb. 25.

$2 Free Dress Day tomorrow, February 5

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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 in the morning. 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!

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 Balanced

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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

According to the IB, balanced people understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives—intellectual, physical, and emotional—to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. They recognize their interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live. This week on the announcements, we are continuing our look at the lives of people who demonstrate the trait of being balanced. In the month of February, we will be focusing on people tied to Black History Month. This week, we are learning from the lives of Cater G Woodson, Oprah Winfrey, Barack Obama, and Simone Biles to see that people in all walks of life know what it takes to be balanced. 

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

 

 

It’s Counselor Appreciation Week, and we are so thankful for Ms. Burks, Ms. Mossell, and Mr. Tate! 

ESL Parent/Guardian Night tonight

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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 today’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).

Capitol Performance by Meridian band and choir

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Monday, February 16 at noon

Meridian’s band, jazz band, and choir will perform at the Texas Capitol in the rotunda at noon on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 16!

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!