MHS September 24th, 2023 Newsletter

Dear Meridian High School Community,

With the onset of cold and flu season, I want to emphasize the importance of prioritizing our health and well-being. The well-being of our students and staff remains our top priority, and I would like to share a few pieces of information with you:

1. Staying Home When Feeling Ill: It’s crucial for both students and staff to stay home if they are feeling unwell. If you experience symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, or other flu-like symptoms, please do not hesitate to take a sick day. This not only helps protect your health but also ensures the well-being of others within our school community.

2. Academic Continuity: To our dedicated students, we understand that your education is important. In case you need to stay home due to illness or quarantine, please continue to check your Google Classrooms regularly and reach out to your teachers as needed. Our teachers are committed to supporting your academic progress, and they are ready to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.

3. Staying Informed: It’s essential to stay informed about any developments related to health and safety within our school. Please keep an eye on our official communication channels for the latest updates.

Your health and well-being are paramount, and we appreciate your cooperation in ensuring the safety of our school community. Remember, by taking care of your health and following recommended safety measures, we can keep our school community safe and continue to thrive academically.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to the school office at 360-398-8111. If you need translation support, please contact our cultural liaison, Elvira Trautman at 360-306-2886.

Stay safe!

The MHS Office Team

Financial Aid Advising Night

January 22nd, 2024 6:00- 7:00 pm will be the MHS Financial Aid Advising event in the MHS Commons Area. Professionals will be here to walk you through the completion of the new FAFSA/WASFA application. Students should bring their chromebook.

Spanish, Punjabi, and Russian interpreters will be available to offer support. Dinner will be provided. Mark your calendar. We will advertise again when we get closer to the event.

Academic Support – My Student Is Struggling In Their Classes, Where Can I Go For Support?

There are several options available to you

You can contact your teacher directly via phone or email.
- You can find this information on your Google Classroom page.
- You can also find this info on our website at https://www.meridian.wednet.edu/staff/
You can talk to them during class.
You can visit their T3
- Teachers are available during T3, often to answer questions for a specific class. Be sure to review the T3 Week at a Glance document found on the MHS website https://www.meridian.wednet.edu/mhs/

PSAT/NMSQT – TESTING FOR GRADE 11

Meridian High School will again be providing an opportunity for all juniors to take the PSAT/NMSQT test this October. There will be no cost involved for all juniors at Meridian. We plan to order tests for every grade 11 student. If you would like to opt out your student, please send Don McMains a short email stating that your son/daughter would prefer not to test. This will allow us to place a correct order number and will save us important funds that can then be used otherwise. Please send this Opt Out email to dmcmains@meridian.wednet.edu by Monday Sept. 18.

If you have a Sophomore who is interested in taking the test, there will be a $20.00 fee that can be paid to Mrs. Gookstetter in the office. Sophomores will have an opportunity to take this test free of charge at the beginning of next school year.

The Trojan Learning Center

Trojan Learning Center

Location: MHS, Room 102

Days: Monday through Thursday

Time: After school, 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm

Come directly after school or bring a note from your supervising staff member.

Get a ride home or stay until the end and take the activity bus home.

If you are struggling or just need time to work, if you are catching up or staying caught up, if you are looking to improve your grade or keep it up, TLC offers:

homework help, quiet work time and resources you may need.

TLC is here for you, Meridian!

Senior Pictures for the Yearbook

Senior pictures are due Monday December 11, 2023 for inclusion in the senior section of the Yearbook. However; we will accept them anytime before that date. Please be aware that if you do not submit a picture, and do not get a school picture taken when/if offered at the school (ASB picture), your student will not appear in the senior section of the yearbook.

WHAT DO WE WANT?
*A picture saved at 300dpi, hi res, in a JPEG/JPG format emailed to yearbook staff at yearbook@meridian.wednet.edu . Please include the seniors first and last name in the subject line. EXAMPLE: “Smith, Tim senior pic for yearbook” If you do not receive a reply from Mr. McGrew via Yearbook email, that means your photo has not been received OR it has not been accepted. It is your responsibility to contact your photographer and have the picture sent if that is what you choose.
*Pictures should be PORTRAIT ONLY (head and shoulders/ torso) and not a Landscape oriented photo
* We will crop if needed so we can see your smiling face.
*Please no props near head or face; full-body shots may need to be cropped and/or a different photo may need to be submitted. No cars, no animals, no weapons.. Keep the school dress code in mind.
We RESERVE the right to not use a picture deemed inappropriate.

SENIOR PHOTO DEADLINE: December 11, 2023
Questions? Contact Mr. McGrew, MHS Yearbook at yearbook@meridian.wednet.edu

School Hot Lunches This Week
Monday – Teriyaki Bowl
Tuesday – Corn Dog w/Fries
Wednesday – Spicy Chicken Burger on WG Bun
Thursday – Bean and Cheese Burrito
Friday – Rib-B-Q Hoagie

Other Daily Offerings May Include:
Pizza
Variety of Fresh Made Salads
Variety of Fresh Made Wraps
Deli Sandwiches
Yogurt Parfait

Picture Retakes

Picture Retake Day will be October 2nd, 2023. More information will be available in next week’s newsletter.

MHS History Moment – The above picture is the MHS Campus in the fall of 1970. Things sure have changed!

National Coffee Day, September 29th

Coffee makes us feel good first thing in the morning and it makes use of all our senses. We love that deep brown or black color because the richer the color, the more flavorful the brew. Grinding the beans and inhaling the earthly smell of the grounds as we brew is all part of our daily ritual. At the end, you’re rewarded with the sensuous taste of a good, strong cup of joe to get you going the rest of the day!