Meridian Elementary Families: Just a reminder that Picture Re-takes are on Monday, October 14th.
Donuts with Dads, Thursday, October 17th and Friday, October 18th. See flyer attached!
PLEASE NOTE: Picture Retake Day has been rescheduled from Wednesday, October 9th to MONDAY, OCTOBER 14TH.
Meridian Elementary Families: Here is a link you can hold onto and use specifically to send positive messages to our staff members, and we'll celebrate what you share internally. Help us celebrate what's good in the world! :)
https://forms.gle/kQihk8qKP5Zzpi7i6
Dear Mustang Community, if you'd like a chance to wander through the elementary school halls and several classrooms to see the new construction updates, we'd welcome your attendance between 6 and 7 p.m. tomorrow (Friday), September 20th.
Homecoming spirit wear will be on sale at Meridian Elementary from 9:00 - 12:00 p.m., Friday, September 20th. Check out the flyer!
Friday, September 20th is a half day. Early dismissal is 11:25 a.m.
Meridian Elementary Families: Our Back-to-School picnic is currently still on for this evening from 4:30-6:30, but we will plan to be indoors due to the rain.
Meridian Elementary Families: Just a reminder for this Wednesday, September 11th, that we'll host our Back-to-School picnic (4:30-6:30) for our elementary school families. Enjoy a hotdog and a chance to meet the teacher. Hope to see you there!
3/3 Mustang Families, due to high school construction, their students/staff will use part of elementary parking lot. Parking on Sept 3 will be very limited. If you do child drop-off and your 2nd-4th grader can make it to class on their own, it would help reduce parking problems.
2/3 Mustang Families, for students arriving to school on the bus Sept 3, we will have close to 20 adults helping the students find their classroom. If you have young children, it would be helpful to have your child practice saying their first and last name, and teacher's name
Mustang Families, we've attached some classroom locator maps for 2019-20. If you don't see the images here, you'll be able to from the elementary webpage. Parents are welcome to come on Sept 3rd from 7:45-8:00 to steer their children to their classroom and drop off supplies.
PTO's online store is open until Sunday, August 25th, 11:59p.m.
Mrs. Hall is in the office! I will be at the Administration building Monday thru Friday, 8:00 - 3:00 pm. until further notice. You can still reach me at 687-3500. See you soon!
Welcome Back Picnic will be Wednesday, September 11th. See attached flyer!
REMINDER: School supply lists can be found by clicking MENU from the Meridian Elementary school page, clicking on DOCUMENTS, then SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS.
Meridian Elementary office will be closed until Monday, August 19th. The building is currently under construction so all the phone lines may be down indefinitely. Please call Administration if you have questions needing answers immediately. Have a safe and awesome summer!
FREE summer meals for anyone ages 18 & under or up to 26 with a disability. See the flyer!
MEDICATION REMINDER: If your child has medicine in the office, it will need to be picked up by an adult, no later than Thursday, June 6th, 3:30 p.m. All medication left unclaimed will be disposed of. Thank you!
Volleyball Registration Form
Mustang Volleyball Camp July 16-18th. See flyer for details!
2019 Meridian High School Youth Football Camp will be July 22, 23 and 24. Check out the flyer!
Last day of school is Thursday, June 6th. Early dismissal is 11:25 a.m.
Field Day is Tuesday, June 4th
Classroom supply lists for the 2019/2020 school year are posted on our website. Click on our Meridian Elementary School page, go to MENU, click on DOCUMENTS, and open the CLASSROOM SUPPLY LISTS folder. Happy shopping!
Lost and Found articles need to be picked up by Thursday, June 6th. Please see attached flyer!
Parents, if you would like your student to have a school yearbook, Studio 154 has ten left. Please contact Studio 154 at (989) 430-9209 to purchase a copy for $10/each. The yearbooks will be sold on a first come, first serve basis.
Last Friday, Governor Whitmer signed snow day forgiveness legislation for the four days that were declared as a State of Emergency. As a result of that legislation, Meridian Public Schools will return to the originally published school calendar and end with a half day on Thursday, June 6th. We thank you for your patience as we waited on our legislators in Lansing to take action.
A revised flyer will be sent home today regarding Picnic with Parents. Please disregard the previous flyer.
Field Day volunteers needed! Please consider volunteering on Tuesday, June 4th and have some fun with your student and their friends! Check out the attached flyer for details.
The district art show is tonight from 4-7p in the Community Room at the high school. You don’t want to miss it! The art show also runs on May 15 during the same times. We hope to see you there!
Picnic with Parents will be Thursday, May 23 and Friday, May 24. A form will be sent home next week with further details!
Art Show Spirit Week is next week, May 6-10th. Check out the attached flyer!
A new Engineering for Kids "Marine Engineering" begins on Monday, April 29th and ends June 3rd. Register online at engineeringforkids.com/great-lakes-bay.
There will be no school on Friday, April 19th.
Someone Special Dance is this Friday, April 12th!
Someone Special Dance is Friday, April 12th. Checkout the flyer attached!
Spring break is here! No school Monday, March 25th thru Friday, March 29th. School resumes on Monday, April 1st!
Good Afternoon Parents,
Today we experienced a power outage at Meridian Elementary at 12:15pm. Power was restored to the building by 2:00pm. We thank you and your students for your cooperation today.
Have a great night!
-Meridian Elementary Staff
Phones are currently down at Meridian Elementary. If a message must be delivered to our office, please contact the Administration Office at 989-687-3200. Thank you.
Reminder of our half day on Friday, March 15th. Early dismissal at 11:25 a.m.
Family Reading Night is tonight from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Check out the flyer for details!
See below for a menu change on Thursday, 3/14 for Meridian Early Childhood Center and Meridian Elementary. Thank you.
Leaping Leprechaun Chicken Drumstick
Over the Rainbow Crinkle Cut Fries
Pot O' Golden Peppers
Lucky Lime Applesauce
Charming Green Grapes
SPECIAL TREAT
Meridian is hiring! See the attached postings for more information, or visit
https://www.merps.org/o/meridian-public-schools/page/human-resources--77
PTO sponsored Winter Carnival on March 15, needs lots of volunteers or event will be cancelled! Please see attached flyer.
Our spring book fair starts next week. Scholastic book flyers will be coming home soon in your child's backpack. See attached flyer for dates and times!
Muffins with Mom..check out the flyer!
Remember, no SPARKS or After School Reading programs today!
The Meridian Public School District is seeking applications for the current vacant position on the Board of Education. An individual will be appointed to fill the vacant position until the November 3, 2020 election. Interested persons are to submit a letter expressing interest along with their qualifications for the position, no later than 3:00 p.m. on March 11, 2019 to:
Meridian Administration office, Attn: Board President Bowen, 3361 North M-30, Sanford, MI 48657 or to board@merps.org. Following a review of the submitted materials, the board will schedule interviews with interested candidates at their March 18, 2019 meeting. If you have any questions concerning the role of the Board of Education and the responsibilities of a Board Member, please contact Craig D. Carmoney, Superintendent of Schools, at (989) 687-3200.
Notice of Board Vacancy
The Meridian Public School District is seeking applications for the current vacant position on the Board of Education. An individual will be appointed to fill the vacant position until the November 3, 2020 election.
Interested persons are to submit a letter expressing interest along with their qualifications for the position, no later than 3:00 p.m. on March 11, 2019 to:
Meridian Administration office
Attn: Board President Bowen
3361 North M-30
Sanford, MI 48657
Or at board@merps.org
Following a review of the submitted materials, the board will schedule interviews with interested candidates at their March 18, 2019 meeting. If you have any questions concerning the role of the Board of Education and the responsibilities of a Board Member, please contact Craig D. Carmoney, Superintendent of Schools, at (989) 687-3200.
The Meridian High School Jazz Band is hosting their 11th annual Jazz Dinner Dance on Saturday, April 6th at the Great Hall in Midland. See the attached flyer for more information or contact band.boosters@merps.org. Additional information is also available at www.meridianbands.org
Winter Carnival is Friday, February 15th, from 6-8 p.m. Cost is $2/person (four and under are free!)
Interested in playing in the Sanford Youth League? Check out the flyer attached.
Reminder: Box Top collection sheets are due Friday, February 22!
There will be no SPARKS or After School Tutoring on Thursday, February 28th. Please plan your student's transportation accordingly. Thank you!
Update to the Girl Scout Daisy Troop....it meets at Meridian Elementary Room 21, not the high school!
Meridian is hiring! We are looking for a full time special education teacher for the 2019-2020 school year! See the attached job posting for more information. You can find the employment application and contact information on our website at www.merps.org under Human Resources.
Remember Friday, February 22nd is a half day. Early dismissal is 11:25 a.m.
Third graders at Meridian Elementary are hosting a fundraiser for their field trip to Lansing. See the attached flyers for more information! Additional order forms are available in the Elementary Office.
Meridian Public Schools will be again on Wednesday, February 13th. Many of the roads that were plowed yesterday have drifted back shut.
Meridian Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 12th as conditions are expected to deteriorate throughout the morning hours.
Softball Clinic begins Sunday, February 10th. Please view image for more details!
Popcorn Fridays are back! Starting this Friday, February 8th, our third graders will be popping popcorn as a way to help fund their spring field trip to Lansing. Help them out by buying a bag! $.50 per bag, limit of one per student!
Mark your calendar...Kindergarten Round Up is Wednesday, March 6 at 6:00 p.m. in our school cafeteria. You are invited to attend if your child is turning five on or before September 1, 2019. Also invited are parents of children turning five between September 1st and December 1st, 2019, who may enroll upon a written request. Information is posted on our Elementary web page news!
Please check out our Lost and Found for any clothing your student may have lost. It is found in the hallway, across from the gymnasium. You have until January 31st before it will all be donated to a charitable organization. Good luck!
Last day of the marking period is Friday, January 18th. It is also a half day. Early dismissal time is 11:25 a.m.
Dear Meridian Elementary Families, we hope you were able to get some rest and relaxation over the holidays, as well as quality time with your loved ones. We look forward to seeing your children tomorrow at school!
From all of us here at Meridian Public Schools, Merry Christmas to you and your family! 🎅🏻🎄
Winter Break begins Friday, December 21st and ends Tuesday, January 1st. Have a safe holiday!
Reminder to MES parents: Thursday, December 13th at 8:30 a.m. is our annual Title 1 parent meeting for those interested. As required by law, we'll be discussing Title 1 programming, supports, and associated data.
Kindergarten and Young Fives Christmas Program is Thursday, December 13th at 2:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria.
Miss Brady’s art students creating their masterpiece!
A new Engineering for Kids session will begin on Monday, January 14th and end February 25th. You can register at engineeringforkids.com/great-lakes-bay, click on Programs>Classes and look for your school's link.
If you and/or a family member filled out a Sharing Tree Gift Request Form and returned it to Meridian Elementary, you may pick your gift up, beginning Monday, December 10th and ending Wednesday, December 20th, between noon and 3:15 p.m.
Fundraiser pick up is today, Thursday, December 6th from 3:00-8:00 p.m. and tomorrow, December 7th, from 7:45 to 2:00 p.m. Items can be picked up in the cafeteria by an adult. Students are not allowed to take orders home. Thank you! PTO
Looking for a Christmas present for your Meridian Fan?! Check out this online store that is running now through Sunday, December 9th! Items will be in before Christmas. Any questions can be directed to Noah Kent by emailing noah.kent@merps.org. https://mhsxmas.itemorder.com/sale
There is a half day on Friday, December 7th. Early dismissal time is 11:25 a.m.
Dear MES parents, our Annual Title 1 Parent Meeting will be held at 8:30 a.m. on December 13, 2018. We will use this opportunity to explain & discuss our Title 1 supports, as well as our school's overall strategies for improving learning.
Grandparents Day will be Friday, November 16th, from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Winter is coming - tomorrow. Please send your students with snow gear, and let us know if you need assistance with items.
Fall fundraiser delivery will be Thursday, December 6th, 3-8 p.m. and Friday, December 7th, 7:45 to 2:00 p.m. Items can be picked up in the cafeteria by an adult. Students are not allowed to take orders home. Thank you!
Just a reminder today is a half day...early dismissal 11:25 a.m.
Reminder Meridian Elementary PTO Holiday Spirit Store will be open until 11:59 p.m., Sunday, November 11th. Visit https://ptoxmas18.itemorder.com/sale. All proceeds will go to benefit the children, helping to pay for field trips, online access to programs for the classrooms, school grounds improvements and much more!
4th grade students in Mrs. DeRees's music class learn rhythm with bucket drumming - a great learning experience and very fun!
Dear MES Families, the Lost n' Found items we have collected so far this year will be on display during Parent-Teacher Conferences on Wednesday (3:15 - 6:15pm) and Thursday (12:15 - 3:15 p.m.). After conferences we will be donating these items, so please come claim what's yours.
Dear Meridian Elementary Parents,
Please note that one of the new requirements this year within the Transportation Department is for parents to notify the Transportation Department by 2 pm for last minute parent pick-up changes, while all other changes still require 72 hours. Parents can either call 687-3249 or email the Transportation Department at transportation@merps.org by the 2 pm deadline. The department then contacts the teacher and elementary office staff. Thank you for your cooperation with this while we continue to streamline our services.
MES staff had fun celebrating Halloween with your children today! Enjoy the evening and stay safe!
Your child's Student Registration Form was sent home a couple of weeks ago. If you haven't already, please review the information, make changes, sign/date and return it to school as soon as possible.
There is a new Engineering for Kids session starting Mondays, November 12th through December 17th. You can enroll at www.engineeringforkids.com/great-lakes-bay/.
MES Parents: One of our goals is to keep our students’ absences from school at a minimum. Of course, the obvious reason is that they learn more when they are consistently present. 1 out of every 7 U.S. students misses nearly a month of school each year - Yikes! Together, let’s work hard at improving student attendance this year. Please let us know if we can assist with challenges you are facing with your child’s attendance. Thank you!
MES Parents: just a friendly reminder to place any Square1 Art orders by October 29th 😀
Glow in the dark artwork! One student said, “This is the best day of my life!”
Some pictures from Miss Brady’s fourth grade art class.
Greetings! Meridian Elementary Box Top collection sheets are due October 18th, the PTO fundraiser is due tomorrow (Oct 16), and Donuts with Dad (or other adult role model) is Oct 18 & 19 at 7:15 a.m. both days.
Reminder that this Friday is a half day. Students at the Elementary are dismissed at 11:25
Homecoming football game is this Friday at 7p against Beaverton, and this is Spirit Week at Meridian Elementary.
It was a another great week of school. We have a great staff and great students! Don’t forget to check us out on Twitter (@MeridianElem) for mostly learning-related posts.
We love starting our Friday’s with rainbows at Meridian Elementary!
Friendly reminder from Meridian Elementary - It’s Picture Day tomorrow 😀
Meridian Elementary PTO has coordinated an online store where you can purchase Meridian gear. You can place order up until this Sunday. Check out the site for more details.
https://mhspto2018.itemorder.com/
We had a great first day of school! Thanks for sharing your wonderful kids with us!
We had a great time at our back-to-school picnic last night! Have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend! See you Tuesday...and go Mustangs!