MP3 May Newsletter

It’s hard to believe that we’re in the final stretch of the school year! Keep up the great work staying positive and finishing the school year strong. May 6-10 is teacher appreciation week, and from all of us at MP3, we thank you for all you do as your child’s primary teacher in our parent partnership program. We appreciate you and the positive impact you have on student learning.

Your proud principal,

Michelle Siadal

The following are important dates and events in May to take note of:

• 1-5 Monthly Reviews Due
• 1, 6 & 8- ELA SBA
• 6- District Art Show
• 6-10 Teacher Appreciation Week
• 20 & 22 Spirit Week
• 27- Memorial Day (no school)
  
• Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
  

Looking ahead to June:

• 4- MHS Freshman tour for 8th graders (7:55 am)
• 10- Kindergarten Graduation (9:15 am and 1:00 pm)
• 10- 8th Grade Promotion (11:00 am)
• 10- Last Day of Campus Classes
• 12- MP3 Family Field Day (no campus classes/family event)
• 13- Last Day of School

The district student art show will be from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, May 6 at Meridian High School. Student art from every school will be on display in the commons. There will also be performances by our school choirs and bands, and color guard. The event is free and open to all ages. We hope to see you there!

Our office staff is collecting donations to create a “teacher appreciation station” to celebrate our campus teachers. If you'd like to participate please drop off donations or letters anytime between now and Monday, May 6th. Thank you for making Teacher Appreciation Week a success! Click here for information!

Mark your calendars for Spirit Week!

• Crazy Day - Monday, May 20, crazy everything (ex., hair, clothes, hats, socks)
• Teacher Day - Wednesday, May 22, dress like a teacher

We will also do a 1st - 8th grade picnic during lunch and recess on May 22 (weather dependent).

Extension families, please send a photo of your Spirit Week flair. Our SLPCs can't wait to see what you come up with and it can count as our weekly contact that week!

You are invited to the MP3 Family Field Day on Wednesday, June 12th from 10:00 am-11:30 am at the MP3 campus. A variety of outdoor activities planned by MP3 teachers will be provided as well as popsicles. MP3 looks forward to seeing you and your family at the MP3 Family Field Day!

Find us on Instagram by following @mp3_meridian. MP3 has a facebook page as well. Please "like and share" the MP3 Facebook page with your friends and family.

MP3 Parent Network Group: The MP3 Facebook page has a new feature for MP3 parents to network with each other in a private group within our Facebook page. Please take a moment to request approval to join the “MP3 Parent Network” group. The purpose of this platform is for parents to share ideas and connect with each other. Please review the norms for the group so we can have a positive place for parents to network.

1. Be Kind and Courteous: We're all in this together to create a welcoming environment. Let's treat everyone with respect. Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required.

2. Respect Everyone's Privacy: Please no identifying information or pictures of any students from our school. Being part of this group requires mutual trust. Authentic, expressive discussions make groups great, but may also be sensitive and private. What's shared in the group should stay in the group.

3. No promotions or spam: This group is for sharing ideas and information related to your student and their education. Please no sales posts or marketing of any type.

If you have learning materials purchased with CIS or checked out from the MP3 library that you are no longer using please return to the MP3 library by requesting a shipping label through your SLPC. Flat rate USPS medium or large boxes are available free at your local post office. (If available, CIS can be used for shipping cost) or feel free to make arrangements to drop off at our MP3 campus. Please request shipping labels prior to May 10th.

The TDaP (tetanus, diphtheria, and polio) vaccine or a medical exemption signed by a Washington state healthcare provider are required by state law for all 7th graders. Proof will need to be provided to the health office before the beginning of 7th grade. If the school does not have proof of the vaccination or exemption your student will be excluded from school until one or the other is provided. Please contact our district nurse, Stacy King, with any questions.

Our campus teachers are excited to share what students have been learning in campus classes. Parents are welcome to use information from campus class reviews in their monthly reviews in SchoolData. Here is the link with information about MP3 Campus Monthly Reviews.

MP3 will be celebrating our kindergarten students on Monday, June 10th. The the morning Kindergarten class will be at 9:15 am and the afternoon Kindergarten class will be at 1:00 pm. This will be an outdoor event so please dress for the weather. We are excited to welcome kindergarten families to our courtyard for the kindergarten graduation. More information to come!

The MP3 staff will be honoring our 8th-grade students on Monday, June 10th at 11:00 am. Families of 8th-grade students are invited to attend the promotion. All graduates will go home with their families after the ceremony. This will be an outdoor event so fingers crossed for sunshine! More information to come!

The College Bound Scholarship is an early commitment of state financial aid to eligible students who enroll in middle school and meet the pledge requirements. The College Bound Scholarship covers average tuition at public college rates, some fees, and a small book allowance at over 65 colleges, universities, and technical schools in Washington. Click to Apply

The lunch menu for each month can be accessed on the district's food service website. If you have questions about your student's lunch account or the free and reduced lunch applications, please contact Rob Dunn, Director of Food Services at rdunn@meridian.wednet.edu or 360-318-2267

The Meridian School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX, ADA, and Compliance Coordinator (RCW 28A.640/28A.642) Kurt Harvill, Director of Personnel, 214 W. Laurel Rd., Bellingham WA 98226. 360-398-7111. Section 504 questions