Meridian Newsletter

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Dear Families,

Soon, we'll be coming to the end of our first trimester, which means that we are almost one-third of the way through the school year. Time flies! At our middle school, our 8th graders are eagerly looking into their options for high schools, and at our elementary school, our students are getting ready to transition to the next round of creative arts classes. The quick passage of time is also a good reminder to enjoy the time we have now with each other and with our children. Many of you know that I have two little ones at home, and I'm always shocked at how quickly they are growing up and wishing that time would slow down so I don't miss anything.

As we come closer to the holiday season, I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving next week, and to remind our families that if there's ever anything that you need at home or at school, we are here to help you and support you. Please don't hesitate to be in touch with our family engagement team, school leadership, or your child's teacher if there's something that can do for you.

Have a great week!

Thanksgiving Break begins on Wednesday, November 23rd. We will see you back at school on Monday, November 28th.

Please note that there will be NO after-school programs on Monday 11/21 or Tuesday 11/22. Before-care programs will still take place on those days.

The Middle School basketball game will still take place on Monday, 11/21 at 5:30 pm. However, all other athletic activities will resume on Monday, Nov 28th.

Report cards are currently being finalized and will be sent home on Tuesday, November 22nd.

As we prepare for the winter months and colder weather, please review the updated Inclement Weather Policy.

Congratulations to our winners for their excellent attendance the past few weeks!

For Early Childhood, the Owl will be returning to Ms. Edwards and Ms. Guttierez. They have had some really great attendance despite working around holidays!

For grades K-2, the owl will cross the hallway to be back with Ms. Lewis and Ms. Thome! They have had above 90% attendance for the past two weeks.

For grades 3-5, congratulations to Ms. Larry's class, who also had above 90% attendance for the last week.

Stay tuned for pictures of our winners' adventures with the Meridian Owl.

Parents and Guardians,

Please note there are NO after-school programs (NO CLUBS/ NO MOMIEs/ NO YMCA) on Monday, 11/21, or Tuesday, 11/22.

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ALL Students,

We want to hear from you! What kind of programs are you interested in for the upcoming winter/spring semester? Let us know what you're interested in by completing this survey!

English: bit.ly/3ExSZRn or Spanish: bit.ly/3THOwQu

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Middle School Students,

If your 5th -7th grader needs tutoring support, sign up for Higher Achievement! To apply or to learn more, visit: higherachievement.org/for-families-scholars/. Applications are available in both English and Spanish. With any questions, please email Mack Guthrie at mguthrie@meridian-dc.org.

Week of Thanksgiving Break: Do not miss the Middle School basketball game on Monday, November 21st at 5:30 PM against Capital City PCS. All other athletic activities are canceled for the week of Thanksgiving break and will resume on Monday, November 28th.

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Remaining November Athletic Activities:

Monday, 11/21 - MS Basketball Game at 5:30 pm vs. Capital City PCS

Monday, 11/28 - MS Basketball Game at 5:30 pm vs. Washington Global

Tuesday, 11/29 - ES & MS Cheer Practice from 4-5 pm and MS Basketball Practice from 4-6 pm

Wednesday, 11/30 - MS Basketball Game at 5:30 pm vs. Kipp DC Valor

See below for the December Athletics Calendar.

For students to become leaders of their own learning, they must be aware of what the target is and understand and be able to articulate where their performance is in mastering the target. Reaching, or not quite reaching, a learning target represents critical information for students about what they know and can do, and what they still need to learn.

So once quality learning targets have been determined, teachers at Meridian facilitate conversations to ensure each student understands the identified goal and how to achieve them.

What is the importance of "unpacking" (discussing in depth) learning targets?

• Build understanding and ownership of their learning
• Serves as a valuable part of the lesson
• Students should have a clear picture of what meeting the target looks like and sounds like

Beyond the classroom, you can continue the conversation at home by asking students about their learning targets and what it means to meet these goals. By having these conversations, you will be able to support their goals and further engage in their learning experiences.

We are pleased to announce the addition of an Owls In Action page on the Meridian website. This section will have regular updates about classroom learning, student shout-outs, curriculum and program highlights, and so much more. We hope with this page we will be able to showcase the many accomplishments of our students and bring families into the classroom!

Check out our debut feature introducing Meridian's first-ever Middle School Student Government and a sneak peek into their first meeting. Visit bit.ly/3hOCOWU for the full story.

Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences works passionately to create and present performances worthy of young people and their families. KCTFA pushes boundaries with form, content, and space for audiences ages 3-18, their families, and schools. They work to engage our community, extending and expanding the performance experience beyond the stage.

Shows included The Day You Begin, Bluey's Big Play, a Family Christmas, Cenicienta: A Bilingual Cinderella Story, and many more. Check out the full list of upcoming performances this holiday season at Families & Young Audiences at the Kennedy Center

Join other DC parents in a safe space dedicated to talking all things parents. Advocates for Justice & Education, Inc, invites you to join this month's conversation around overcoming the feeling of judgment as parents of children with disabilities.

Register at bit.ly/AJECPC2 for this free and supportive conversation.

Bread for the City has been nourishing the DC community for 30 years. This year, families will be getting the best of both worlds with $50 debit cards and a turkey with holiday sides. DC residents can pick up Holiday Helpings between November 1st - 23rd at the NW or SE centers.

For more info, head to breadforthecity.org/holidayhelpings.

Join Martha's Table on Saturday, November 19, to usher in the season with delicious food and community! The Community Harvest Dinner will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help located at 1600 Morris Rd SE, from 10 AM - 4 PM.

Sign-up for the free event at Annual Community Harvest Dinner – Martha's Table.

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• SY2022-23 Family Calendar in English - bit.ly/2223MPCScaleng

• SY2022-23 Family Calendar in Spanish / Calendario Escolar Familiar - Ciclo Escolar 2022-2023 - bit.ly/2223MPCScalspa
• SY2022-23 Family Calendar in Amharic / የ 2022-23 የቤተሰብ ትምህርት ቤት የቀን መቁጠሪያ - bit.ly/2223MPCScalamh

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Website: www.meridian-dc.org
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Phone: 202-793-2667