Principal’s Message
IRE Families,
We are thrilled to share that this past week’s Math Night was a wonderful success! It was exciting to see so many families come together to partner with teachers and explore the math concepts being taught in our classrooms. The energy and enthusiasm were contagious, and it was clear that our students benefit greatly from this home-school partnership.
If you were unable to attend, don’t worry! This is just the beginning of our ongoing Math Night series, and we’d love to see you at the next one. These events provide an excellent opportunity to dive deeper into the curriculum and learn strategies you can use to support your child’s mathematical journey at home.
Please be sure to save the dates for our upcoming Math Nights:
  • December 10th – Grades 3-5
  • January 14th – Grades TK-2
  • February 11th – Grades 3-5
  • March 11th – Grades TK-2
  • May 14th – Schoolwide Celebration
We look forward to engaging with you throughout the year!
Best,
Tyler Dockins, Principal
Math night
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Accessing Progress Reports
Progress reports are now available. Skyward Family Access is available for families to use to track their student’s grades, attendance, schedules, test scores and other information pertaining to your student. If you are new to Skyward, the button below will give you a link for directions on accessing Progress Report grades.
Prog. Report Access Directions
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 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.
Picture Retakes
Individual picture retakes will be on Wednesday, November 20th.
Students who were absent on picture day or students who have enrolled since picture day, which was October 9th, will be able to have their picture taken.
If you would like your student to have retakes, send a message to your student’s teacher and remember to send the original packet to school on retake day.
Ordering link:
Thank you note
Submit a Thank You Note for American Education Week!
We’re excited to celebrate all the amazing staff at Meridian School District! Join us in expressing our gratitude for everything they do. Submit as many thank you notes as you’d like—these will be delivered via email during American Education Week, Nov. 18-22. Let’s make this a memorable week of appreciation!
Weather Alert
Be Prepared: Weather Notifications
As the seasons change and the weather turns colder, it is a good time to take a moment to review our winter weather procedures. Depending on conditions (which could include snow, flooding, power outages, etc.), the school day could be impacted. Meridian School District uses a variety of ways to communicate about school closures or delays:
  • An email, text, app notification and/or phone call will automatically be sent to you via ParentSquare.
  • Tune to local media: 790 AM, 96.5 FM, 104.1 FM or Seattle media.
  • Check www.meridian.wednet.edu
  • Check @meridianschooldistrict505 on Facebook or Instagram
  • Sign up for notifications through FlashAlert
Visit our Weather Notifications webpage for more information about inclement weather and delays.
PTA Meeting
PTA Meeting (Nov. 20th)
Join us on the 3rd Weds of each month for our monthly PTA meetings, which means the next one is Nov. 20th, 6PM to 7:30PM in the IRE Library. We will have childcare and options to participate remotely. We have big decisions to make about all the fun activities for the year so come and be part of our people powered PTA!
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Meridian Spirit Wear 2024
Meridian Spirit Wear 2024 is now available online!
Your orders are due by Monday November 25th at 1:00pm
To order:
2) Click on Meridian Fan Gear to shop!
3) When you’re ready, click on VIEW CART to review your order and check out.
4) Choose Pick Up at Advantage Sports – Lynden, WA (you will still be asked to enter your shipping address). Your school’s representative has arranged to pick up all orders together to be distributed at your school.
5) You must pay with a credit card at check out. *No credit card? Call or email us to order (see contact info below).
All orders will be processed TOGETHER after the due date. Please note that all Meridian apparel is made-to-order, and is therefore not returnable or exchangeable. Please call Advantage Sports prior to ordering if you have any questions!
Advantage Sports |advantage.sports@frontier.com360.318.8669 | 210 Nooksack Ave. | Lynden | M-F 10-5