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From the Principals
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Dear Meridian Families,
We hope you are enjoying the four-day weekend and take some time to relax and recharge with loved ones!
As a school community, we strive to support students both in and out of the classroom. This week’s newsletter includes helpful information about tech resources available to help your child use their Chromebook responsibly at home. Thank you for partnering with us to support students in learning how to navigate the online world safely and productively.
Have a fantastic weekend, and thank you for all you do to support our Trojan scholars!
-Todd Torgeson, Principal
-Jill Hammack, Assistant Principal
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Upcoming…
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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, Dec. 2.
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A Peek Into the Classroom
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Courtney Stacy teaches 6th and 8th grade PE at MMS. This week, her class took part in a turkey relay race—complete with oversized, inflatable turkey legs! The smiles and enthusiasm demonstrated by students were indicative of the JOY Mrs. Stacy created. Creating joy in the classroom (or outside during PE) is an important part of fostering an environment where students can thrive. While skills like speed and endurance are consistently worked on in PE, Mrs. Stacy found a fun, creative way to let students practice these skills while adding some variety to the routine.
Thanks for bringing the joy, Mrs. Stacy!
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Info & Reminders
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Visit our district Tech Resources page for information on a variety of tech tools and resources available to you. The information regarding GoGuardian is especially helpful in supporting increased awareness and support of what students are accessing online. Please reach out if you need support using any of these tools!
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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 Dec.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.
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Further Out Dates to Keep in Mind
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