Meridian Elementary News

December

14: PTO Meeting @5:00 PM

21: Santa Night

22: End of 2nd quarter. Report cards will be emailed home.

Dec. 25-Jan. 8- Winter Break

January

8: No School Teacher Prep Day

9: School Resumes

Click the link below for the West ADA 2023-2024 Student Calendar:

District Calendar | West Ada School District

Our basketball season is in full swing. Thanks to all students who are participating to make this season great. See the schedule below for more information about dates and times.

Our PTO meets every month at 5:00 PM. Feel free to come to any meeting anytime.

The next meeting is Dec. 14th at 5:00 PM.

December 4th-15th

Students are encouraged to bring pennies to support pet adoption. Classroom contest for the most pennies donated.

“We are so grateful to everyone who donated to the West Ada clothing drive! We were able to serve and stock up all 5 Community School sites with clothing for families in need, and we also served 300 students and their family members with needed clothing items as well!

If your family is in need of emergency items such as warm clothing, coats, hygiene items, household cleaning items, food, etc., please contact Melanie Morales at morales.melanie@westada.org, or call at 208-855-4335 ext. 2002.

Hi Meridian Elementary Families!

Did you know that the Tools in the Toolbox are not just for your students? The philosophy and mindset behind each of our tools is beneficial to all people, not just kids. One of the ways that children learn how to self-regulate and to have a healthy balance of emotions is to have a care giver that co-regulates with them during times of distress.

That can look as simple as a parent who stays calm and helps the child process through a difficult and frustrating situation rather than escalating and becoming frustrated along with the child. I encourage you to check out the Tools of Toolbox on the Meridian Elementary website under the counselor services and explore using them for yourself.

Please contact Mr. Snell with any questions or concerns regarding your student(s) mental health.

Mr. Snell

Meridian Elementary School Counselor

snell.ethan@westada.org

West Ada School District is hosting toy drop off sites for Idaho's Largest Toy Drive from November 27 through December 5. Bring any new, unwrapped toy to any of the following locations during school hours:

• Centennial High School - 12400 W. McMillan Rd. Boise, ID 83713
• Eagle High School - 574 North Park Ln. Eagle, ID 83616
• Meridian High School - 1900 W Pine Ave. Meridian, ID 83642
• Mountain View High School - 2000 S. Millennium Way, Meridian, ID 83642
• Owyhee High School - 3650 N. Owyhee Storm Ave. Meridian, ID 83646
• Rocky Mountain High School - 5450 N. Linder Rd. Meridian, ID 83646
• West Ada District Service Center - 1303 E. Central Drive Meridian, ID 83642

For more information on the Toy Drive hosted by Toys for Toys and the U.S. Marines, please visit: https://www.kboi.com/idahos-la...

Having good hygiene habits involves more than just hand-washing. Teaching your kids to have a healthy hygiene routine when they’re young can create habits that last throughout their lives. We are also in cold and flu season so its extra important to follow good hygiene habits.

• Have your student(s) wash their hands as soon as they get home
• wash hair two or three times per week
  
• Bath or shower daily
• Use a washcloth and soap to wash
• Brush teeth twice a day
• Wash hands before and after meals

Parents, please make sure your student is coming to school with a coat. They should also have gloves and a hat. This time of year, we can have a cold rain or snow. If you need assistance getting warm clothes check in with our community school.

Attention Parents: Report cards will be coming out two weeks after the start of the new semester in January 2024. To make sure we have the correct Power School address please note the following:

1. The email that will be used to send report cards to parents is the “First person to be contacted” email AND the “Second person to be contacted” email on the “Household” tab. These emails come from the “Update Contact Information” form in SchoolForms. These are the emails you will want to make sure you have updated. 😊
1. Emailed report cards will be sent to the first two contacts. In cases of separation/divorce, this allows both parents to receive the information (assuming they are one of the first two contacts).
2. If a parent does not have a legal right to their child’s educational records, the parent should not be listed as a contact on the “Household” tab. If the parent is listed on the “Household” tab as one of the first two contacts, they will receive the email.

Continue to encourage your students to pick up lost clothes. We will regularly be donating left items. Please come and look it is overflowing with clothes and lunchboxes.

Hats or head coverings are prohibited at the elementary level with the exception of those related to medical or religious exemptions.

Warm hats are encouraged outside for cold days but must be removed when in the classroom.

If you have any questions about this policy please let us know.

Below is a link to the elementary school handbook if you want further information about the district's dress code policy or other information about district policies.

23-24_Elementary_Handbook.pdf (s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com)

Did you know that Fridays are spirit days? This is your chance to wear spirit wear like school t-shirts or school colors. Our colors are blue and yellow. Let's show our trailblazer pride.

Our district has partnered with tutor.com. This is a free online tutoring service offered by the district for students in grades 3-12. This service has individualized help for tutoring and homework. Visit the districts website for more information.

Free Online Tutoring | West Ada School District

Email: parker.courtney@westada.org
Website: https://www.westada.org/o/mes
Location: 1035 Northwest 1st Street, Meridian, ID, USA
Phone: (208) 855-4335