IRE Families,
We hope that everyone in our IRE community had a restful holiday break. For me, it was good to spend time with my boys and my family. I am looking forward to seeing everyone back at school this week, we missed y’all a ton.
As we build our momentum into the next break, being present each and every day is important and has a big impact on our students’ ability to read at grade-level. See the graph below, when students miss more than 10% of the school year (around 17-18 days), it impacts their ability to read. If you need support in getting to school or have a planned absence, please reach out to your child’s teacher so we can proactively plan for any absences.
Lastly, as a reminder, we have cancelled/rescheduled our math nights to the following dates.
New Math Night Dates
Best,
Tyler Dockins, Principal
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In December, IRE students and staff will be practicing a HOLD Drill. The following is an example of how we explain a HOLD Drill to our IRE students:
A HOLD may be called if there is an altercation or disturbance in a hallway, a medical issue that needs attention, or unfinished maintenance in a common area during high-traffic times.
Schools in our county use the Standard Response Protocol from iloveuguys.org. You can learn more about the protocol here.
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If arriving before 3:30 p.m., please park in the gravel lot. Arriving after 3:30 p.m. ensures direct entry into the car lane.
If walking up to wait for your student, please leave the entryway and walkways clear (see map)
Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe and running smoothly!
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We are accepting referrals for the highly capable program. Highly capable students are those who perform or show potential for performing at significantly advanced academic levels when compared with others of their age, experiences, or environments. Teachers and parents may refer any student in grades K-11 for assessment.
To refer a student for assessment, please complete the Highly Capable referral form by December 13, 2024 for eligibility in the 2025-26 school year.
If you have questions about the Highly Capable Program visit our website or contact Rebecca Montgomery, highly capable program coordinator, at 360-318-2456 or rmontgomery@meridian.wednet.edu.
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We need your input! We appreciate your ongoing support for our students and schools. Recently, our school construction bond fell short of the 60% approval needed to pass. To better understand the community’s needs and concerns, we invite you to complete a brief, anonymous survey. Your feedback is vital as we work to address the essential needs of our schools. Please complete this brief survey by 5 p.m. Monday, December 2.
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The Whatcom Asset Building Coalition has created a website with information regarding meals during the holiday season.
If you are someone you know is in need of a hot meal, please click on the link below.
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