Meridian ISD

7th Grade Parents- we will have a parent meeting for you and your student April 7, 2021 at 5:30 pm in the High School Cafeteria. It is important to attend, because we will discuss our CTE pathways and other expectations for your student's 8th grade year.

Students Return from Spring Break on Monday, March 22. We look forward to seeing our students on Monday. When they return, most of our Covid guidelines are still in place however, face coverings will be optional. Staff, students and visitors can make the choice to wear face coverings or not. We ask that you respect each person's individual choice regarding the wearing of face coverings. We will continue to monitor Covid conditions and can re-instate the wearing of face coverings if needed. We encourage you to continue washing hands regularly, maintain distance when appropriate and do not send your child to school if they have symptoms. Thank You! Mrs. Edwards

Congratulations to the 2021-2022 High School Cheerleaders: Hope Cabrera Abby Edwards Annaka Flatt Brylee Heim Kaidence Jones Catherine Lunsford Courtney Lunsford Raeann Reisinger

Meridian Elementary School would like to recognize Mrs. Tami Wehmeyer, MES Secretary, and Mrs. Diana Davis, 2nd Grade Teacher, as Staff Members of the Month for February. This achievement recognizes them for being "Heart at Work" for their constant efforts to help make Meridian Elementary "Out of This World!" Help us congratulate these two ladies for their dedication to the students, staff, and families of Meridian ISD.

Upcoming Spring Break & the 2020-21 Calendar Meridian ISD was granted approval of a missed school days waiver this morning by TEA. With approval of that waiver, students will not have to make up the time missed for the snow days in February. Barring any other school closures, the approved 2020-21 MISD school calendar will remain the same. A link to the calendar is found here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/763703/20-21_School_COVID_Slide_Calendar__approved_6-22-20.pdf Students will release at 12:25 pm on Friday, March 12 and return to class on Monday, March 22. Additionally, students will be on holiday April 1 and 2. Stay tuned here for more announcements coming this week... Thanks! Mrs. Edwards

Keeping MISD Staff Healthy, Part 2 Prior to Governor Abbott's announcement last week, which added school staff to the vaccination list, Nurse Amy had begun work with Goodall Witcher Hospital to provide Covid vaccines to any staff member wishing to receive them. Our first vaccination clinic was held on Monday, March 8. Nurse Amy is pictured here "taking one for the team". Special thanks to Goodall Witcher & Nurse Amy for providing this service!

Keeping MISD Staff Healthy MISD staff recently had the opportunity to participate in several medical screenings at no cost to them. Eligible tests were bone density, AFIB and thyroid just to name a few. These tests were done on a Saturday so as not to disrupt the school day. Thank you to Texas Mobile Imaging and Nurse Amy for providing this service!!!

Reminder, it's "Read Across America" Week at MES! Keep encouraging your children to read at least 20 minutes daily at home. There is still time to visit the MES Virtual Book Fair to get new books for your home library (www.scholastic.com/bf/meridianelementaryschool2)

Reminder, it's "Read Across America" Week at MES! -Your child can dress up daily to go along with our Reading Spirit Days. -Visit the MES Virtual Book Fair to get new books for your home library (www.scholastic.com/bf/meridianelementaryschool2)

This week, Meridian Elementary will be celebrating Dr. Suess' Birthday and "Read Across America" week! We encourage you to read the information sent home last week regarding the importance of ensuring your child is reading every day at home for 20 minutes! Your child may also dress up this week to go along with each day's theme. We look forward to a fun week focused on the joys of reading!

**Elementary Online Book Fair Information: Dear MISD Families, As you shop our online Scholastic Book Fair, you will be asked to set up an account. By doing so, you are helping us earn our Scholastic Dollars which will be used to purchase books for the MES library. Using a Scholastic Book Fair account is easy and simple. And, a portion of every penny spent benefits our MES library and students!! We hope you enjoy shopping with your child(ren). Please get started by going to www.scholastic.com/bf/meridianelementaryschool2. It's fun and easy and it's a huge part of how we add new books to our library. Thank you for taking time to visit and shop at our Scholastic Online Book Fair.

News for You Elementary students were on the playground this morning and heard a firearm be discharged. Out of precaution, both campuses were locked and no students were allowed outside. Meridian PD was contacted and after an investigation, it was determined that someone in a nearby neighborhood had discharged a firearm. I wanted you to be aware of what had happened. Stay Safe and Stay well! Mrs. Edwards

Due to last week's winter weather and the inability of our food delivery trucks to get to us, our cafeteria menu has changed. Here are the adjustments: Fish sandwich on Wednesday Nachos on Thursday and Pizza on Friday. Additional items may need to be changed as we move through the week. Thank you! Mrs. Edwards

From Mr. Prost, Welcome to Mars! Just in case you missed it, NASA's Mars rover "Perseverance" safely landed on Mars at 2:55 our time last Wednesday, February 17. On this rover is a plaque inscribed with the names of those brave enough to travel along with it, namely Meridian ISD Junior High. By traveling to Mars aboard the rover, we have amassed a total of 313, 586,649 frequent flyer miles!

Meridian Elementary School is having our annual Book Fair ONLINE only this year! Flyers and information have been sent home with students. Every dollar spent helps support and grow our school library! MES Virtual Book Fair Dates: February 22 - March 7, 2021 Shop online at: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/meridianelementaryschool2 *Feel free to share the link with others! Products ship directly to your house!!

Junior Parent Meeting- Thursday, Feb. 25 at 6:00 pm in the HS Cafeteria. We need parents to help with Prom.

"The Parent Meeting for Varsity cheerleading tryouts has been moved to Saturday, February 27th from 9-10am at the High School. For any questions or concerns, please email lbutler@meridianisd.org"

Seniors- Herff Jones will be here March 5th during lunch for Invitation orders.

We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow, Monday, February 22, as we resume regular classes.

Meridian ISD will be closed on Friday, February 19. Classes will resume on Monday, February 22. Stay safe and stay warm! Mrs. Edwards