October Newsletter 2021
Meridian Parent Partnership Program
Greetings MP3 Families!
Today marks the beginning of October, this is a great time to settle into a learning routine that works for your family. Hopefully, most of your curriculum has arrived or is on its way soon, so you can familiarize yourself with how the curriculum is set up. Please remember to give yourself grace and make adjustments as needed since the goal is to enjoy teaching and learning as you partner with MP3. Thank you for making a difference in your child's education!
There is a lot of information in our October newsletter, thank you in advance for taking the time to read all of the important information!
Your proud principal,
Michelle Siadal
iReady Assessment
MP3 iReady Assessment Schedule
- October 5: iReady reading (all student K-8, via remote)
- October 12: iReady math (all student K-8, via remote)
Fall Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA)
Extension students are invited to the MP3 campus on November 4th & 5th from 9:00 am- noon to participate in the state assessment.
MP3 SBA Assessment Schedule
- October 18 & 20: SBA ELA (campus)
- October 25 & 27: SBA Math (campus)
- November 1 & 3: WCAS Science (campus)
- November 4 & 5: SBA and WCAS (extension students @ MP3 campus 9:00 am-noon)
National Heritage, Recognition, and Celebrations
National Disability Awareness Month (October)
One out of five disability history and pride projects from Washington State Governor’s Office of Education Ombuds—includes lesson plans. A special video from a former MP3 student, Angelina's story at MP3.
Indigenous Peoples' Day (October 11)
National Italian American Heritage Month (October)
National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15)
Drop, Cover, and Hold!
Internet Safety
This month is digital citizenship week so it's a great time to talk with kids at home about being safe in a digital world. Here are some resources to start the conversation: Tips to talk to your student: Common Sense Cyberbullying and apps to be aware of: Family Education
Campus News... (below)
MP3 Campus Monthly Reviews
Campus Attendance
COVID Symptoms and Protocols
Thank you for helping keep our staff and students safe and healthy. Please keep your child home if they have any of the following symptoms:
- Fever (99.0 F) or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
If your child is experiencing any of these symptoms please stay home to see if the symptoms resolve in 24 hours. If symptoms worsen or continue for more than 24 hours please stay home for 10 days or return to school with a negative COVID test and symptom-free. The COVID test needs to be a lab-confirmed COVID test.
If your child has been in close contact with a confirmed positive COVID case within the past 14 days, please contact our school nurse before coming to campus.
If you have questions, please contact our school nurse, Stacy King at sking@meridian.wednet.edu or call (360) 318-2289.
Food Service Message
Thank you for your understanding,
Rob Dunn
Child Nutrition Director Meridian School District
MP3 October Menu
Literacy Celebration
Students are invited and encouraged to dress up in homemade costumes as their favorite storybook character on Wednesday, October 27th. We will be hosting a literacy celebration event for students to share their favorite books! More information coming regarding times and details.
*This is NOT A HALLOWEEN EVENT, and costumes that are not related to children's books or store-bought licensed character costumes are not allowed. We encourage kids to create their own costumes using items from their closets, construction paper, and recyclables. Bring your book if possible and no matter what, be prepared to share about your character. If you haven’t caught the creative bug, the internet and Pinterest have excellent examples and several photo ideas. Our motto is “Keep it simple and have fun with literacy!”
Substitute Certified Teachers Needed
Picture Day
MP3 Picture Day is Right Around the Corner...Campus students will be photographed by O'Connor Photography Studio for their student ID card and school record on October 11th. If you would like to purchase your student's portraits, click below to pre-order their portraits today!
https://vando.imagequix.com/g1000886405#login
You can also purchase by visiting our website at: www.oconnorphotographystudio.com
If you have any questions or need assistance please give their studio a call at 1-800-993-4929
MP3 Campus Hours
Thank you to our families for your support during campus drop-off/pick-up. Please remind your child to be ready to enter and exit the vehicle. It's so helpful in keeping the flow of traffic moving. Also, great job pulling all the way forward. During drop-off, please wait in the vehicle with your child until you get the "thumbs up" at 8:55 am. The pick-up loop begins at 2:25 pm for dismissal.