We have just wrapped up celebrating Black History Month (see Lift Every Voice and Sing below!), and are beginning the March celebration of Women’s History Month. It is also exciting that, after the historic winter storm we experienced two weeks ago, we are now only one week away from spring break and two weeks from the Vernal Equinox, the official start of spring!
There is also hope that we are rounding the corner on the COVID-19 pandemic. In Texas, we are down from the January 16 peak seven-day average of 23,006 new cases per day to the current seven-day average of 7,253 new cases a day. That's two thirds lower. About 10% of the nation’s population has been vaccinated, and more are being vaccinated every day.
These trends are very positive. But the pandemic is not over yet.
When Governor Abbot implemented the statewide mask mandate on July 2, the Texas seven-day average was 6,497 new cases a day--lower than it is currently. To continue the current positive trend, we need to continue to take safety measures.
Meridian School continues to implement the same safety protocols that we have been implementing for the 2020-2021 school year, including requiring the wearing of masks on campus, social distancing, hand washing, and sanitizing surfaces.
Together we can beat this!
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Lift Every Voice and Sing
As part of our school-wide celebration of Black History Month, Meridian staff, alumni, and students from primary through high school formed a choir to sing the Black National Anthem, Lift Every Voice and Sing. Choir members rehearsed at home with recordings made by former primary choir director and parent Kimberly Pollini, and in Zoom sessions with current primary choir director Sal Stow, then recorded themselves singing. The recordings were then assembled by our skillful volunteer video editor John Griswell.
Thanks to everyone who participated in the choir, and especially to those who organized--not least of whom is co-executive producer and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator Monique Swain!
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Equity at Meridian
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Share your thoughts in a conversation on Thursday, March 11 from 5:30–6:30 pm via Zoom
- Meeting ID: 883 8889 7224
- Passcode: 216485
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Submit your thoughts regarding our Equity Vision Statement draft by March 22.
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Meridian Lion Proud Moment: Design Competition Award
As part of the Fielding International Designing Equitable Learning series, Ms. McInerney's high school Design students participated in a competition in which youth from around the world created a product to address equity in education. The following Meridian students were recognized on the fanschool website: Adith Chandraiah, Sydney Leightenheimer, Ellah Wambach, Major Moss, Advaith Parab (Honorable Mention), Donovan Cho, Gabriela Noble, Aadeel Shah, Suhas Jatla, and Garrett Hayden.
Roar, lions, roar!
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March Mammal Madness gives families chance for Tournament Fun
Ms. Reihman, 7th Grade Science teacher, invites Meridian families to join in March Mammal Madness. While 64 species come into the tournament, only one emerges as champion! Will you choose the winners? Fill out your brackets and post to Padlet before March 7 to be considered. Read more.
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Adopt a Senior from the Class of 2021
Our seniors have not had the year they always dreamed about. Please consider showing your support by signing up to “adopt” one or more seniors. This will really lift their spirits. Get your younger students involved! Find details on the Sign Up Genius. More slots will be added as the sign up fills up! Thank you in advance!
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No Secondary Principals Coffee March 8
Due to a conflict with training related to the Teacher Incentive Allotment which will involve Meridian administration and teachers in all departments, the Secondary Principals Coffee that had been planned for March 8 is canceled. The next Secondary Principals Coffee is currently scheduled for April 27.
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Mask and Sock Fundraiser ends March 7
The masks come in a pack of 3 for $20 and proceeds from the mask sales go toward next year’s 8th/9th grade field trip. The masks will be delivered to your child at school or available for pick-up for distance learners after spring break.
Funky socks ship directly to your house, and proceeds provide money and supplies for children to attend school in Uganda. Packs include three pairs of socks for $12.
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Secondary Clubs & Athletics Update
Yearbook Photos for Secondary Clubs & Groups are scheduled for Tuesday, March 23. Learn more.
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Reminders
The Q4 Commitment Form is due March 5. Please check your email from February 26 for the form. No action is required if you wish to continue with your current learning method.
Check out the recorded presentation by Megan Ibanez with Central Texas Child and Family Counseling on "Grief and Children."
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Upcoming Events and Useful Links |
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Holidays and Holy Days
International Women's Day is Monday, March 8. Read on ...
Events At-a-Glance
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March Cafeteria Calendar: Breakfast and Lunch and Distance Learning menus
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Overview of secondary events; subject to change
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Picture Day March 4
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Asynchronous Days: March 5, April 30
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Picture Day for Secondary Clubs and Groups March 23
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Picture Day for Athletics March 24
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Principals
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