True Blue Update
September 10, 2021
MPSD Announces Local Efforts to Celebrate the Attendance Awareness Campaign
Meridian Public School District has joined a nationwide effort to celebrate the Attendance Awareness Campaign in September and has pledged to raise awareness about the value of regular school attendance and focus on reducing chronic absenteeism in the new school year.
MPSD recognizes that good attendance is essential to academic success. But far too many students are at risk academically because they are chronically absent. Chronic absence is described as missing 10 percent of the school year—or about 18 days – for any reason, excused or unexcused. That’s the point at which absenteeism begins to affect student performance, research shows.
Nationally, nearly 8 million students miss almost a month of school in excused and unexcused absences every year. Starting as early as kindergarten or even preschool, chronic absence predicts lower 3rd grade reading scores. By middle school, it’s a warning sign that students will fail key classes and drop out of high school.
Crestwood students learn about the importance of attending school daily
Leslie Jenkins, counselor at Crestwood Elementary, coordinated with Denise Todd, MDE Attendance Officer, to present to students the importance of being at school.
Three Important facts shared with students are:
- Missing TWO (2) days a month is considered CHRONIC absenteeism
- Poor attendance can influence their reading proficiency
- When attendance improves, a student improves their academic ability and chances for graduating.
September is "Attendance Awareness Month."
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Crestwood Elementary
Oakland Heights Elementary
Poplar Springs Elementary
TJ Harris Upper Elementary
"Begin With The End In Mind"
Sixteen fourth-grade scholars at TJ Harris Upper Elementary have recently mastered the standard of 4.NBT.4. Way to go scholars, and keep up the great work! These students are true examples of what it means to begin with the end in mind!
West Hills Elementary
Carver Middle School
August Teacher of the Month
Congratulations to our August Teacher of the Month, Ms. Rush. Ms. Rush teaches 7th-grade history and is the girl’s head basketball coach. From day one, Ms. Rush set high expectations for herself, her students, and her basketball team. She is consistently well planned and prepared, each day, to engage her students in various ways. Is it history or English? They are one in Ms. Rush’s class. Thank you for giving your all daily!
August Staff of the Month
Congratulations to our August Staff of the Month, Ms. Barrett, academic counselor. In August, Ms. Barrett put on many hats to get school started. She was readily available to serve our families and help wherever she could. CMS appreciates you dearly!
Northwest Middle School
Meridian High School and Ross Collins Career & Technical Center
MHS Class of 2022 is selling Pink-Out Game T-Shirts
The last day to order is September 17, 2021. See Mrs. Barksdale or Miss Reed at Meridian High School.
RCCTC students practice Applied Academics
In Auto Collision Repair students had science lessons on humidity and temperature and how it impacts what they do. There was also a chemistry lesson on body filler and hardener! Could this be why the data shows that CTE students are more successful on state assessments and general academic course work? They are working an early 70’s Chevy Nova with a small block 350 V8.
August 2021 Students of the Month
August 2021 Teachers/Staff of the Month
Congratulations to the following MHS teachers and support staff for being named the August 2021 Teacher/Support Staff of the Month.
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