Meridian Newsletter

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Dear Meridian Public Charter School Community,

As we all enjoy summer break, I encourage each of our students to continue their love for learning, exploring, and growing. Our leadership teams at both campuses are eagerly preparing for the start of the school year and I know that this year - Meridian's 25th - will be our best yet.

In anticipation of the 2023-2024 school year, we have been in constant communication with health officials. We want to remind all families to ensure that your students have all of their required immunizations. More information will be coming out over the summer and the school year if your student is out of compliance. We encourage you to set appointments with your doctor or with one of the many local childhood vaccination clinics, and we will also work with local organizations to bring vaccination clinics to Meridian in October or November.

I am eager and excited about what the next school year will bring. Despite the challenges, the spirit of unity, resilience, and determination that all of you have shown gives me hope for another successful year. Thank you for your continued support of the Meridian Public Charter School. We hope you continue to enjoy a safe, restful, and rejuvenating summer!

Regards,

Matt McCrea

The new school year is quickly approaching, and we want to ensure that all students are ready to start class on the first day of school, August 28th. Please review the re-enrollment steps below to ensure that your child is ready for the first day of school.

To receive support with completing the enrollment process, please reach out to a member of the Family Engagement Team with the below information:

• For questions related to the Enrollment process, student records enrollment documents or MySchool DC, please contact Data Specialist, Asia Gore at agore@meridian-dc.org.
• For support with online registration or document copies at the Elementary School (ES), please contact ES Family Engagement Coordinator, Cortney Mayfield at cmayfield@meridian-dc.org.
• For support with online registration or document copies at the Middle School (MS), please contact MS Family Engagement Coordinator, Pamela Anderson at panderson@meridian-dc.org.
• For enrollment support for non-English-speaking families needing translation at the MS or ES, please contact Community and Family Engagement Manager, Hilda Marquez at hmarquez@meridian-dc.org.
• For in-person support for online registration you can stop by the ES Campus Family Center during the following dates & times: Monday - Thursday from 9 am -12 pm and 1 pm - 3:30 pm, and Fridays from 9 am - 12 pm, and 1 pm - 2 pm.
• For in-person support with online registration, residency verification, or health forms you can stop by the ES Campus to connect with Asia Gore during the following dates & times: 8:30 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3:30 pm Monday through Thursday and will be open from 8:30 am-12 pm and 1 pm-2:30 pm on Fridays.

We are thrilled to share the referral incentive available to Meridian families. Current Meridian families will be able to receive a free Meridian tote and $65 in gift cards by referring a friend who enrolls a child at Meridian Public Charter School.

To receive this incentive, the referred family will be required to complete the following:

1. Complete the lottery application by visiting myschooldc.org/

2. Complete online registration by visiting bit.ly/mpcsreg2324 and entering their unique snapcode (included in the emailed Match Letter from Meridian). Reward: Referring Families (current families) will receive a $15 gift card.

3. Complete the following steps: (1) Gather Enrollment documents (View list HERE) and (2) Submit Residency verification (View list HERE). New families MUST remain enrolled through October 6th. Reward: Referring Families (Current families) will receive a $50 gift card.

For questions about our re-enrollment incentive, please contact Asia Gore at agore@meridian-dc.org. For questions about the referral incentive, please contact Hilda Marquez at hmarquez@meridian-dc.org.

Rising 4th-8th grade families, we cannot wait to see you tonight for the much-anticipated Ice Cream Meet and Greet at the Middle School. We will be in the gymnasium from 5:00-6:30 pm as we come together to make our own ice cream, play some epic games, and get to know each other.

In honor of yesterday's National Ice Cream and to get ice cream ready, we challenge you to test your Ice Cream knowledge. Take a stab at Encyclopedia Brittanica's Ice Cream quiz!

The Family Engagement team is excited to invite you to meet us for an outdoor movie night hosted by the Library of Congress at the Thomas Jefferson Building Lawn. Join us as we watch Shrek on Thursday, July 20th at 7:00 PM. This is a great chance for us all to get to know each other better, enjoy a movie together, and make some awesome memories.

Bring along any of your favorite treats, comfortable blankets, and lawn chairs to enjoy the movie. Parking, transportation, and full event details can be found on our Instagram and Facebook pages and will be shared via email prior to the event.

Register at bit.ly/4442MZW or with the QR code below. We hope to see you at the movies!

Meridian Public Charter School is pleased to invite you and your Pre-K - 3rd grade student to Summer Play Dates! Summer play dates offer new and returning families and students an opportunity to meet each other and some of their teachers for next year! Students will enjoy games and activities together led by Meridian teachers. Light snacks will be available. Our next Summer Play dates will take place on the following dates and times:

Thursday, July 27, 2023 from 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 10, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

To secure a spot, please register at bit.ly/3OeTSDw. Please contact Ms. Nichole Lowery at nlowery@meridian-dc.org with any questions.

All play dates will be held at the Elementary Campus located at 2120 13th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20009. We hope to see you there!

Our Summer Discovery camp participants had a special trip to the Capitol last week! Here are some pictures from their field trip adventure.

Registration from summer sports clinics is now open for rising 6th-8th graders. There are limited spots, so the first 20 individuals to sign-up for each clinic will be allowed to participate

Please contact Athletic Director, Tanasha Allen at tallen@meridian-dc.org with any questions. Click on the button below to register!

Did you miss the Summer Discovery Camp newsletter? Check it out at smore.com/g1yzq.

• For the first time, Metro will begin offering reduced fares to assist low-income customers. This income-qualified reduced fare program, 'Metro Lift' will serve DC, MD, and VA residents who qualify for the US Department of Agriculture's Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). To learn more about eligibility and how to enroll, visit wmata.com/MetroLift.

• Visit Free Summer Meals for Kids to use the Capital Area Food Bank's helpful map and drop-down lists below to find a community food assistance site near you serving free, nutritious meals to kids all summer long.

• The DC Youth Meals Program provides no-cost breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks to ALL DC youth age 18 or under all summer long. No sign-up or ID is required to get a meal, and parents and guardians can pick up meals on behalf of students at most sites! Find a site near you by texting “Food” or “Comida” to 304-304 or by visiting fns.usda.gov/meals4kids.

• At-Home Activities: The National Building Museum provides some fantastic activities and resources to continue family learning at home. These resources provide playful learning that is imaginative, constructive, and active for kids of all ages. Visit Family Programs at the National Building Museum and scroll down to "At-Home" Learning for some at-home learning inspiration.

• DC Public Library's Discovery Summer Program: Once again the DC Public Library is offering an amazing summer reading program full of fun events and literacy challenges! You can learn more at Discover Summer for Kids.

Email: information@meridian-dc.org
Website: www.meridian-dc.org
Location: 2120 13th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA
Phone: 202-387-9830

Email: information@meridian-dc.org
Website: www.meridian-dc.org
Location: 770 Kenyon Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA
Phone: 202-793-2667