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MERIDIAN SCHOOL 2018-2019

SECONDARY SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

PLEASE STAND FOR THE PLEDGES

“I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States

• f America, and to the Republic for which it stands:
• ne Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and

Justice for all.” “Prometo lealtad a la Bandera de los Estados Unidos de América, y a la República que representa: una nación bajo Dios, indivisible, con libertad y justicia para todos.”

“Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.”

“Honra a la bandera de Texas, te prometo lealtad a ti, Texas, un estado bajo Dios, uno e indivisible.” “Honorez le drapeau du Texas. Je te fais serment d’allégeance, Texas, un état sous Dieu, uni et indivisible.”

All secondary 6th-12th

Soccer Club! TODAY!

There is soccer club on TODAY, THURSDAY OCT 25th from 4:15- 5:15 on the field by the Mays Cafeteria With Mrs . Antholzner. See you there!

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Advisory Door Decorating Contest

Continue decorating your advisory classroom door with positive, anti-drug/alcohol use messages! Let’s promote this positive initiative for everyone in the school to see! Decorating will take place this week with judging on Friday, October 26th (before the Pep Rally!)

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Red Ribbon Week - Tomorrow’s Theme

Note: All clothing must be school-appropriate. If you are not wearing regular school uniform, then your attire must reflect the theme of the day. These are not free dress up days; please participate in a principled manner! Thank you! Let’s all enjoy Red Ribbon Week this week! Monday: Pajama Day - “Dreams NOT Drugs” Tuesday: Twin Day - “Friends Don’t Let Friends Do Drugs” Wednesday: Hawaiian Day (Tacky Tourist) - “Lei Off Of Drugs” Thursday: Team Pride Day - “Team Up Against Drugs” Friday: Pep Rally - RED OUT!!! (Wear ALL red!)

Team Pride Day (take pride in NOT being manipulated)

• 1. Big Tobacco has often aimed at the young, how is this the same and different from the past?
• 2. What are three reasons to consider not trying this product?
• 3. How can we work as a "team" to help ourselves and friends not be drawn into the manipulation?

Pep Rally on Friday! Get Pumped!

Be prepared to show your school spirit! What’s on the agenda for Friday?

• Meridian Band Performance!
• Meet Your STUCO Leadership!
• Meridian Cheers!
• Teacher/Student Games!
• XC and V-Ball Recognition!
• Prizes!

Which class will be the most spirited??? We will soon find out!

PEP RALLY REMINDERS

STUDENTS:

• Do not bring anything to the gym (no backpacks, phones, devices, etc…)
• Sit with your class and grade level (follow any adult directions). You WILL return

back to class before end of day dismissal.

• PARTICIPATE!

○ Cheer and ROAR…...When prompted! ○ When anyone is on the microphone, be silent and respectful!

TEACHERS:

• WAIT for grade specific announcement for dismissal both TO and FROM pep

rally.

• LOCK your doors when you leave. Students belongings are there!
• SIT or STAND with your class/grade. Spread out among the students. :)
• PARTICIPATE!

○ Cheer and ROAR! ○ Encourage student participation ○ Redirect student behavior as needed.

ALL: Be sure to leave clear space/aisles in front of DOORWAYS for safety.

College Shirt & Jeans Day Due to Halloween, it will be on TUESDAY, October 30! All Students and Staff, wear your favorite college shirt and jeans onTUESDAY!!

This message is from Nurse Raskin. Please wash your hands everyone.

WHEN: TOMORROW WHERE: MIDDLE SCHOOL PATIO and HIGH SCHOOL COMMONS WHAT: MUFFINS, HOT CHOCOLATE, TEA, and COFFEE

EVERYTHING IS $1!

Model United Nations Meeting for Delegates Attending: Baylor MUN, CTMUN, and GEMUN

When? Friday After School Where? Design Wing (MS Building) CTMUN Members will be working on research for the upcoming conference BUMUN will have a mock debate GEMUN will review country backgrounds

Art Club Meeting

4-5:30 pm Thursday 10/25

• Ms. Vain’s room (M2.02)

Saturday Opportunity School 9 am to 12 noon

October Dates 10/27 November Dates 11/3 11/10 No SOS on 11/17 or 11/24 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Please enter the high school on the north side of the building through the courtyard. If you have questions, please e-mail w.riley@mwschool.org.

LOST ITEM

This Kendra Scott necklace was lost in the middle school girls bathroom after swim practice yesterday morning (Weds). If you find this item or have any information about it, please email Mrs. Holcombe at s.holcombe@mwschool.org. The owner would really appreciate it.

THANK YOU!

If you lost something of value, would you appreciate it if a principled person turned it into the office?

Middle school 6th-8th

Do you need a quiet place to go during the pep rally on Friday? Email Kristi Anderlohr by 4:30, TODAY, 10/25, at k.anderlohr@mwschool.org. You will report to the black box instead of the gym if you have sent an email to Mrs. Anderlohr by the deadline.

Go Lions!!!!!

High school 9th - 12th

Extended Essay Students

Attention SENIORS! The library can help keep you on track with ... Research Citations Formatting

The final draft of your EE is due by November 8; this is the paper that will be sent to IB!

Make an appt to meet with Mrs. MacWatters if you need help.

We will be having a Film Club meeting this Thursday (10/25/18) in Mr. Miske’s room (2.13). Bring ideas for a short film, we will be submitting to SXSW film fest this year!

Attention High School Students! Do you experience anxiety in noisy environments / large crowds? If yes, email Mrs. Holcombe (s.holcombe@mwschool.org) right now if you would like to read a book in the Black Box Theatre during the pep rally on Friday. This option is NOT open to students who simply do not desire to go to the pep rally. This is an option only for those who are sensitive to loud environments and have a true need for this accommodation. Thank you for your principled cooperation!

Where: Lake Creek Park (Dog Depot) 800 Deerfoot Dr, Round Rock, TX 78664 When: Saturday, November 3, 4:00-7:00 pm What: An afternoon of playing with doggies, eating food, and hanging out! Bring your dog if you have one, or any food item you choose for the potluck! Rules: Please visit the dog park’s website to see the park rules.

Class of 2020

Dog Park Social (and potluck)

***NOT a Meridian-sponsored event***

Attention Juniors Only:

If you are interested in Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute please see Ms. Proctor before the end of the day on Friday October 26th. Meridian is only allowed to nominate one student from the class

• f 2020 who plans to attend Renssalaer for the

Renssalaer Medal Award for an Outstanding Math and Science Student.

College Visit at Meridian

Interesting in attending college in New York City? Visit with Admissions Counselor Emma Kamer (Eastview HS graduate) Tuesday, October 30, at 1:50 (advisory) in the Tech Commons

Power Chat Opportunity for HS Girls:

Calling all high school girls! Be a VIP! Each year, GEN hosts a VIP session at the We Are Girls Austin

• Conference. The session is attended by GEN supporters who are leaders within the Central Texas

community and includes Power Chats with high school girls, where girls have the opportunity to speak with these community leaders directly! The leaders who will be present are engineers, entrepreneurs, real estate agents, lawyers, and more, who work at companies like Apple, Main Street Hub, Samsung, Lexus, and HomeAway. The Power Chat VIP session is from 10am - 1pm on Saturday, November 3rd at Anderson High School. The session is open to girls in grades 8-12 who are interested in meeting community leaders, sharing stories, asking questions about careers, and learning from each other. We welcome girls who would like to come speak with relatable role models to learn more about career paths and practice professional skills in a safe environment! Lunch is included!

Register for the We Are Girls Austin Power Chat VIP Session

Have a great day!

Advisory Teachers, Please STOP here; do not show slides past this point. Thank you!

General Announcements Guidelines

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longer than two consecutive days.

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*The person managing announcements will add her last name with any

note(s) added to slides created by others, including deletion date notes, if not added by the slide creator.

*There are no Announcements on Wednesdays.

Halloween Fun in Secondary Wednesday, October 31st

6TH - 11TH GRADERS … may dress “From the Neck Up” but regular school uniform must be worn from the neck down. The following ARE allowed: hats, wigs, face paint, and eye masks. SENIORS and FACULTY/STAFF … may wear full costumes (head to toe). Note for ALL STUDENTS 6th-12th ... for safety reasons, FULL FACE MASKS ARE NOT PERMITTED. Please make sure that your costume (neck up or full costume) is in good

• taste. If you need guidance in making sure your Halloween dress meets

these requirements, please see your grade level Assistant Principal before Oct 31st. THANKS!

HEALTH PROFESSIONS CLUB

Questions: Contact Riya Salphy riya.salphy@mwschool.org or Hope Smith - hope.smith@mwschool.org

Tuesday Oct. 23rd 4:05pm @ H2.18 Topic: Introduction to the Nervous System

Card Game Club

Tuesday, 10/23 4-5pm

Come hang out and play some games! There will be decks

• f cards, UNO, and a poker set. Feel free to bring your own

card games as well! More info at the meeting.

• Ms. Cameron’s Room H2.09

Grades 9-12

Standard Response Protocol

You will watch an 18 minute video introducing our safety protocols. Following the video you will be able to ask questions however more specifics for each drill will follow over the next few weeks as we practice these through advisory.

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuwFco9_tvQ

More announcements follow this video.

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Standard Response Protocol

Last week we watched a video about the different procedures

• f the Standard Response Protocol, or, SRP. Teachers, there is

not a video clip for today. Instead, please review the following features of a HOLD

• DRILL. These details can be seen in the final 2 minutes of last week’s full video.

Please review the following with students, and refer to the original video if needed.

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DISCUSS: What do each of these icons stand for?

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LOCKDOWN

We will have a LOCKDOWN drill on Thursday 9/13 in advisory. Please watch this 1 min review video, and review these expectations.

TEACHER:

• Lock interior doors
• Turn out the lights
• Move away from sight
• Do no open the door
• Maintain silence
• Take attendance

STUDENT:

• Move away from sight
• Maintain silence
• Do not open the door

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LOCKOUT

We will have a lockout drill on Thursday 9/6 in advisory. Please watch this 1 min review video, and review these expectations.

TEACHER:

• Bring everyone indoors
• Lock outside doors
• Increase situational awareness
• Business as usual
• Take attendance

STUDENT:

• Return inside
• Business as usual

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SHELTER

TEACHER:

• Lead safety strategy
• Take attendance

STUDENT:

• Follow safety strategy

TORNADO HAZMAT EARTHQUAKE TSUNAMI

Evac to shelter area (depending on the room, this might be staying put, OR move elsewhere) Seal the room Drop, cover, and hold Get to high ground

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SHELTER

We will have a SHELTER drill on Thursday 9/20 in advisory.

• Please check the shelter map for the

location where your class will go (if your classroom has exterior windows, you will not stay in your classroom).

• When you have arrived at your shelter

location, sit quietly facing the wall, and assume a protective position with head between knees and hands over head.

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SHELTER

We will have a SHELTER drill on Thursday 9/20 in advisory.

Please play from minute 15:25-17:00 of the

following SRP video, and review the expectations on the slides that follow.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Come join us Tuesday mornings 7:50-8:20 in the Middle school AUX Everyone is Welcome!

SNACKS, GAMES, MUSIC, MESSAGES, AND MORE!

If you have any questions: isabella.juarez@meridianstudents.org

Today, October 22nd after school in Mrs. MacFarland’s Room, HS. 2.07

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C A N C E L L E D T O D A Y .

Sewing Club

Are you interested in learning how to sew? Helping to make pillows and bean bags for the library? Helping to make costumes for Primary Theater production of the Nutcracker? Join us Today after school 4:05 - 5:30 pm Design area (Fancher’s Room)

No Sewing Club

On Tuesday, 2 October after school. Next Meeting: Tuesday 16 October 4:05 pm - 5:30 pm

• Mr. Fancher’s room

Soccer Club

ATTENTION: MUN MEMBERS

If you are attending CTMUN, BUMUN, and/or SICMUN, report to Mrs. Hammett in the MS or in HS, the OSC to see Mrs. Bermudez during advisory

• n Tuesday, 9/18 (AFTER the announcements) to

pick up your permission form(s). You will need

• ne form for each conference.

Gaming Club!

Thursdays, 4:00-5:00 M1.14 Grades 6-8 Sponsor: Ms. Elliott

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Who? Grades 9-12 or 8th Grade Geo. When? Thur., Oct. 4th 4:10-5:00 Where? Ms. R’s room H1.11

Math Club Meeting

Attention students who attend After School 6th - 12th If you plan to go to the volleyball games this week, make sure your parents have responded to an email that was sent out to them on 9/4/2018 or have them send an email to l.powers@mwschool.org. You must be on the list in order to sign yourself out and go watch the volleyball games. If you are not on the list, you will not be allowed to attend the volleyball games. GO LIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Attention After School 6th - 12th Students, We will be taking a popcorn timeout for a couple of days so students may reflect on cooking directions and how to clean up after eating popcorn. Cooking or eating popcorn will not be allowed in After School 6th -12th on Tuesday (9/11) and Wednesday (9/12). Popcorn has been burned too often and is being left all over the floors and tables.

Attention students who attend After School 6th-12th After School 6th - 12th will start in the Mays Gym

• n Wednesday, October 3. Please enter the gym

through the entrance that faces the front lobby of the middle school. We will move to the cafe at 3:00. Bring snacks that do not require a microwave and bring something to do that does not require a computer from a computer cart. There will not be a computer cart or passes to the library until we move to the cafe.

Cell Phone Rules for HIGH SCHOOL

Students may use their cell phones:

• Before School
• After School
• DURING lunch (but not during passing periods TO/FROM lunch)
• For free music time with explicit permission from the teacher

Students may NOT use their cell phones:

• During passing periods
• In classrooms (except with explicit permission of the teacher).

Teachers, please COLLECT phones that are used without permission and turn in to the office/Assistant Principal. Automatic Discipline Referrals will be written for:

• For taking/using phones in the restroom during class time
• Using phone to take pictures or make videos at ANY time (including

before school, lunch, and after school)

• Posting photos or videos on Snapchat, Instagram at ANY time

(including before school, lunch, and after school) Please follow the above rules or your cell phone will be collected ... and you may not get it back the same day.

Cell Phone Rules for MIDDLE SCHOOL

Students may use their cell phones:

• After School

Students may NOT use their cell phones:

• Before school
• During lunch
• During passing periods
• In classrooms (except with explicit permission of the teacher).

Teachers, please COLLECT phones that are used without permission and turn in to the office/Assistant Principal. Automatic Discipline Referrals will be written for:

• For taking/using phones in the restroom during class time
• Using phone to take pictures or make videos at ANY time
• Posting photos/videos on Instagram or use of Snapchat at ANY time

Please follow the above rules or your cell phone will be collected ... and you may not get it back the same day.

Summer Verification of Enrollment (VOE)

This form is REQUIRED for driver’s permits and driver’s licenses. If a VOE is needed over the summer, please request before May 21st and pick it by May 25th or request by June 12th and pick up June 14th. Requests for the 2018-2019 school year will begin again on July 16. To receive a VOE Form, you must pick up a request form from Mrs. Seaman in the High School office.

Fall Picture Day is Monday, October 1st!

All 6th - 11th graders will take school pictures on Monday, October 1st. Students should wear REGULAR SCHOOL UNIFORM for these photos. These are the “head and shoulder” photos that are printed in the yearbook! P.E. Classes will not dress out on October 1st.

Verification of Enrollment (VOE)

1. This form is required for driver’s permits and driver’s licenses. 2. To receive a VOE Form, you must pick up a request form from Mrs. Seaman in the High School office. 3. Processing Time is 48 hours.

Applications are due Monday, November 5th by the end of the day

PALS begins after Thanksgiving and runs through the first week in May. Applications are

• utside of Ms. Cameron’s and
• Mrs. MacFarland’s rooms.

Come grab one.

There will be a meeting with Ms. Cameron and

• Mrs. MacFarland on

Monday, November 12 from 8:00 - 8:20 a.m for those who become a PAL.

Attention Seniors!

The SENIOR SOCIAL / PARKING SPOT PAINTING PARTY has been rescheduled for this Sunday, October 21st from 3:30-7:30pm!!!! Please make sure to bring all paint (LATEX EXTERIOR PAINT ONLY) and painting supplies needed for this project! Bring food and drinks! Don’t stress out! You can pay AND have your design approved by Mrs. Holcombe on Sunday. Just make sure your design is school-appropriate! Important: This event will be rescheduled if it

• rains. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL before you

come over to the school! Thanks!