| Principal’s Message
IRE Families, As we approach our last week before winter break, we are having students celebrate a spirit week with a number of fun dress up days. Please take some time to chat as a family about how you’d like to dress up. Additionally, we have some amazing work happening with writing across our entire school. Instructionally, as a school we are focusing on informational writing this quarter where students are learning about everything from bugs,, animals and weather systems. As students work on their informational reading and writing, we encourage students to reflect on a specific set of criteria when engaging in their writing. Below, you’ll see a picture of a student self-assessing their work against a list of qualities for their writing from one of our Kindergarten classes. Additionally, we asked a few questions to a fourth grader in a recent observation to see how students think about their work. You’ll notice that our students are internalizing the importance of reflecting on what makes a great piece of information writing and why it is important. Pretty exciting stuff!
Questions to ask your students about their Writing Work:
– What are you writing about in your class?
– Why is it important to learn how to write about information that you research about?
– What is your favorite part of writing?
Questions asked to Fourth Grade Student in Ms. Shipman’s class:
What are you learning about?
We are learning about sea turtles and their physical characteristics
Why is this important?
First, I really love turtles. Also, we learn about their physical characteristics and how they help animals survive.
How do you know if you are successful?
Because if I include this information on my paper [points to prewriting work], and if we have all of these [points to a list of qualities that they are working on].
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Best,
Tyler Dockins, Principal |
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| Spirit Week – December 11 – 15
Merry Monday – Wear red and white to resemble a candy cane. Timber Tuesday – Show your PNW spirit by wearing your favorite flannel. Winter Wonderland Wednesday – Dress in your comfiest winter hate Tinsel Thursday – Wear all your best holiday gear! Twas the Night Before Winter Break – Come in your favorite holiday pajamas! We are hiring substitutes!
Are you interested in a flexible position with an opportunity to work with children? Consider applying for a substitute position! Working as a substitute offers optimal hours for anyone interested in a job with flexibility. There are a wide variety of opportunities and we offer competitive pay for all positions. We are hiring substitute teachers, paraeducators, custodians, bus drivers, food service and more. You can apply online today! To learn more, visit our website at www.meridian.wednet.edu/sub/ or call us at 360-398-7111. 
Accepting Referrals for the Highly Capable Program by Dec. 13 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 Dec. 13, 2023, for eligibility in the 2024-25 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.
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