March 31, 2022 | Issue 28
A Message from the Head of School
Over the next several weeks we will have our Senior Spotlights. Each year we provide these biographies of our graduates leading up to graduation to celebrate their lives at Mead Hall and their futures beyond our school. They are written again this year by Linda Johnson, the mother of graduates Sam ’19 and Max ’22, with information provided by the seniors and their teachers. I hope that you enjoy learning more about the Class of 2022 as we prepare to send them forth this spring.
 
Their days at Mead Hall are growing fewer and soon we will miss seeing them each day at Mead Hall. However, we will remember them and hold them in prayer, giving thanks for their time among us. Let us offer this prayer for our seniors as they prepare for graduation.
 
All wise, all loving God, we thank you for all your gifts to us. Look with love on the class of 2022 and bless them as they complete their final year of high school. May your Holy Spirit give each of them many skills and talents and help them to use their gifts for your glory and for the good of all people. In your kindness, guide them along paths that are level and smooth. We ask these blessings through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Wishing you God’s abiding presence and a restful and joyful spring break,

Frank Sawyer
Senior Spotlight
Mead Hall Students Honored for Their Poetry

Eleven students from Mead Hall were honored for their poetry in the Garden Club of South Carolina's Garden Poetry Contest on March 26, 2022. Winners were invited to a special awards picnic at Riverbanks Zoo where they were presented with a certificate and goodie-bag. 1st place winners also received a $15 gift card to Walmart and were told that their poetry has moved up to the Youth Atlantic Regional Competition. 

Congratulations!!!
3rd Grade: 
1st Place: Lillyanna Wolfe
3rd Place: Bentley Buckley

4th Grade:
1st Place: Adora Jackson
2nd Place: Elizabeth Reynolds
3rd Place: Ava Brock

6th Grade:
2nd Place: Hanna Pribilovics
3rd Place: Pippa Elliot Sawyer
7th Grade:
2nd Place: Will Waters
3rd Place: Layla Scott

8th Grade: 
1st Place: Anna Cecilia Akins
3rd Place: Faye Becker
Mead Hall PTO News and Events
Fundraiser Success and Thank You! 

Chick-fil-A Lunch Day and Flashback to the 80s Pink Carpet Event raised over $3,500! Your support of these fundraisers help to cover curriculum costs including Accelerated Reader, classroom and playground upgrades, Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week, senior gifts and allows PTO to help offset other expenses that may arise throughout the year. We couldn't do it without you, thank you!
Strawberry Festival T-Shirts
have been ordered and will be distributed to students the week of April 18th and can be worn to school on Friday, April 22nd!  
Join us Saturday, April 23rd for our 38th Annual Strawberry Festival
Volunteers and Donations needed! Be on the lookout for a SUG link and ways you can help the week of April 11th. Your time and support are greatly appreciated as we return to our traditional festival this year. This is the PTO's largest fundraiser and the support of our wonderful Mead Hall families help make it such a success! 
Spring Book Fair 2022
April 18-23
SAVE THE DATE!
 
Our Spring Scholastic Book Fair is coming to school from April 18-23. We will be open 8:30-4:00 Monday-Thursday, and 8:30 to 12:00 on Friday. We will also be open during the Strawberry Festival!

Flyers will come home to STC students the week after Spring Break (but please be aware that Scholastic is not guaranteeing that all books in the flyer will be at the Fair). Be on the lookout for a link to sign up to volunteer – we’ll see you at the Fair!
School Store
School Store Hours

Closed for Spring Break!
Weekday hours will resume 4/11 - 4/14
Open; Monday - Thursday 8:00am -9:00am
Closed for Good Friday on 4/15
Did you know when you go to the grocery store, shop online or enjoy a Coca-Cola product, it’s also an opportunity to give back to your school?    

Here are 6 Easy Steps to Help Support Mead Hall!

Share the steps! Every donation counts!
You can make a difference! 



1.  Amazon Smile

Experience Feel-Good Shopping
Shop at smile.amazon.com for the same products, same prices, same services, and Amazon will donate 0.5% of eligible purchases to your favorite charitable organization, at no cost to you. You can Get Started today.  
Thank you for supporting Mead Hall!


2.  Box Tops

Scan Your Receipt and Earn for Your School
Use the Box Tops app to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add cash to your school's earnings online. From playground equipment to technology to library books, your school can use this money to help teachers and students get the supplies they need. Receipts are redeemable for 14 days plus you can also access special bonus offers. Get Started today, visit the App Store or Google Play !  
If you discover a traditional Box Tops clip on a product, you can still clip it and send it to school. Every valid Box Tops clip is still worth 10¢ for your school. Make sure each one you turn in has a clearly visible product acronym and expiration date.

Thank you for supporting Mead Hall!


Your School Can Benefit by Using Codes from Your Favorite Coca-Cola Products. Any Coca-Cola beverage that has a product code under its cap or printed on its paper packaging is eligible to be used for donation. It’s easy to donate by signing in and choosing your local school. Your donation will result in a quarterly payment to be used to purchase supplies for your school’s interest such as physical education, sports, technology, and/or arts which will be designated by your school. Give more happiness with your purchases from The Coca-Cola Company! Get Started today!  

Thank you for supporting Mead Hall!



Kroger Community Rewards Program Makes Fundraising Easy
Kroger will donate to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Card to an organization, all you need to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Shopper’s Card.  Any transactions moving forward using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. Kroger donates annually to participating organizations based on your percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending associated with all participating Kroger Community Rewards organizations. Follow the below steps to Get Started today!  

  • Create a digital account. A digital account is needed to participate in Kroger Community Rewards. If you already have a digital account, simply link your Shopper’s Card to your account so that all transactions apply toward the organization you choose.
  • Link your Card to an organization. Selecting the organization that you wish to support is as simple as updating the Kroger Community Rewards selection on your digital account.
  • Sign into your digital account.
  • Search for your organization here
  • Enter the name or NPO number of the organization you wish to support.
  • Select the appropriate organization from the list and click “Save”.
  • Your selected organization will also display in the Kroger Community Rewards section of your account. If you need to review or revisit your organization, you can always do so under your Account details.

Note: If you are a customer, make sure you have a preferred store selected to view participating organizations. If you are applying on behalf of an organization, please select a store in the same area as your organization.

Thank you for supporting Mead Hall!



Participating is Easy!
Sign up with Club Publix or log in to your existing account and every time you shop at Publix, pay with the Publix app or enter your phone number at checkout, we’ll give back to the school of your choice—one of the many perks of being a Club Publix member! Get Started today at Club Publix !

When you log into Club Publix, select Mead Hall under the “My Publix Partner” in the account settings. Then by simply entering your phone number at checkout, eligible purchases* at Publix will help earn money for your school. Your school chooses how to use the money. Whether your school needs computers or microscopes, art supplies or sports equipment, Publix Partners can help make it happen.

*All purchases are eligible with the exception of gift cards, alcohol, lottery items, money services, postage stamps, prescriptions, purchases from Florida stores, purchases from Publix GreenWise Market locations, and purchases for delivery or curbside pickup, both Powered by Instacart.

Thank you for supporting Mead Hall!


6. SRP Debit

Like Mead Hall, SRP is Committed to Community and Making a Difference.
The SRP High School Affinity Debit Card Program was designed to help provide funding to our local high schools. Every time a purchase is made using one of our High School Debit Cards, SRP donates money to that school. The school can use these funds to purchase books, equipment, materials, fund programs or for other needs. Make sure to get your High School Affinity Debit Card and help raise money for your school with every purchase you make. Join SRP in their efforts to give back to our school by requesting a Mead Hall Debit Card, making a difference could not be easier with SRP.

To Get Your High School Affinity Debit Card, please follow the below steps to become an SRP member or to change your existing SRP card.  

  • Not an SRP member? Join today! Click the link to Get Started today at SRP Debit. Simply open a checking account and select the school of your choice for your affinity debit card. 
  • If you are a current SRP member, to switch your current card you can send a Secure Message through SRP Online or call 803-278-4851 or visit your local branch.

Thank you for supporting Mead Hall!
Panther Club
To Our Presenting Sponsors
WE THANK YOU!
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9:00 AM VIMEO
11:15 AM VIMEO
11:15AM SERVICE BULLETIN


Rite I Eucharist no music                                                     7:45 AM
Rite II Eucharist with Contemporary music                    9:00 AM
Rite II Eucharist with Traditional Music, choir and organ         11:15 AM


Please join us for Sunday services. You may also attend virtually at the VIMEO link above. For those watching at home, the bulletin can be found at the SERVICE BULLETIN link above, and on the St. Thaddeus website.