We have really appreciated the efforts of our students this week in completing their fall i-Ready diagnostic tests. This information gives us a great baseline of how each student is performing so we can meet the individual needs of our learners. In the coming weeks we’ll be kicking off our WIN (“What I Need”) program that will allow our teachers to provide intervention or extension to small groups of students based on their current levels. We look forward to seeing the growth of all students this year!
Our fall sports season is also underway and we have enjoyed seeing so many families out cheering on their students at our games and meets. If your student wishes to attend a sporting event as a spectator, it is required that they go home first and return with an adult to watch. We appreciate the enthusiasm in supporting our student athletes!
As always, let us know if you have any questions or concerns!
GO TROJANS!
-Todd Torgeson, Principal
-Robert Kratzig, Assistant Principal
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, September 25
Black Day
7th & 8th Softball at Lynden, 4pm
Tuesday, September 26
Gold Day
Boys Soccer at Horizon MS, 4pm
Football vs. MBJH, 4pm at MMS
Wednesday, September 27
Black Day
7th & 8th Softball vs. Horizon/Vista, 4pm at MMS
Cross Country Meet, 4:15pm at Deming Logging Show
Thriving Futures with Dr. Everett, 5:30pm at IRE
Thursday, September 28
Gold Day
Boys Soccer, 4:00pm at Nooksack Valley MS
Football, 4:00pm at Mt. Baker JH
Friday, September 29
Black Day
Late Start – School begins at 9:05am, doors open at 8:55am
COUNSELING CORNER
Dear families/guardians,
We hope this message finds you well. This week, our students worked diligently during their i-Ready tests, and we want to acknowledge their hard work and commitment to their education.
As we move forward, please remember that our school counseling team is here to support your child’s needs. If your child experienced any test-related stress or would like to learn test-taking strategies, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help them navigate this important aspect of their educational journey.
Thank you for your ongoing partnerships.
Sincerely,
MMS Counselors
GENERAL MMS INFORMATION
Ordering School Pictures
Last Tuesday, September 19 was our MMS picture day! All students had their picture taken for ID cards and school records. Parents may purchase a picture package from our photographer. Check out options online as to what packages are available. Photo packages can also be ordered via phone at 1-800-993-4929.
MSD & WCLS Partnership
Meridian School District and Whatcom County Library System have a partnership called ConnectED which gives K – 12 students access to the best educational resources and learning materials in our libraries and on the Internet.
If you would like your child to access public library resources using his/her school ID, you do not need to do anything. Your child will automatically be enrolled. For additional information and to opt your student out of public library access using his or her school ID, please complete this formand turn it in to the MMS office by September 22.
Volunteers Needed!
In late October our nursing staff will be conducting vision and hearing screening for all 7th grade students. In order to make this work, they will need a few volunteers. If you’re interested, please reach out to Stacy King, district nurse. You’ll need to have your WATCH form on file with the district, which you can pick up and submit in our main office.
Trojan Spirit Fridays
This year we’re encouraging all students and staff to consider every Friday a “Trojan Spirit Friday” – where everyone wears MMS gear, Trojan gear, or Trojan colors. As the year goes on there may be prizes, but for now we want people to share in the pride we feel for the amazing community we have here at MMS! Go Trojans!
GoGuardian Parent App
Meridian School District uses a tool called GoGuardian to keep students safe when they use their district-provided Chromebooks. To help families keep an eye on what their child does online, we offer a free GoGuardian Parent app. This app lets you control what websites your child can visit on their school Chromebook at home. You can decide which websites are allowed or not allowed. You can even pause the internet during out-of-school hours.
MMS Booster Club is excited to announce our middle school apparel fundraiser for students and families. Proceeds of this fundraiser will help the Booster Club support the middle school staff, students and families with curricular and extra curricular activities. Forms came home with students and can also be found HERE. Forms and payment can be dropped off in the middle school office until Wednesday, September 27th. Any questions can be emailed to meridianmiddlebooster@gmail.com.
Want to volunteer with the boosters club? Volunteer opportunities range from helping with projects for the school, staff and students to running concessions during dances and athletic games. You can find out more about the middle school boosters by following our Facebook page and/or emailing us at meridianmiddlebooster@gmail.com.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Family Services Center
The Meridian School District Family Resource Center is open daily from 8:30 to 3:30 in portable 400A on the Irene Reither campus.
Students who qualify for free or reduced meals can stop by to get school supplies or sign up for Operation School Bell which provides new school clothes for students enrolled in Meridian School District. We also have the clothing closet available for any Meridian family looking for gently used adult and kid clothing.
Students who can’t make it in to the family center to get school supplies can pop into the middle school office to get the supplies they need.
Questions? Contact Alicia Roberts (English) at 360-988-1949 or Elvira Trautman (Spanish) at 360-306-2886.
Social Media Safety
According to Healthy Youth Survey (HYS) results from 2021, 42% of Washington’s students report having three or more hours of screen time per day. To assist families in keep kinds safe while online, OSPI has created this Social Media Safety Fact Sheet. Check it out for some useful tips!
