Newsletter - Meridian School District

Irene Reither Elementary
IRE IMPORTANT DATES
1/14 School Board Mtg. 7PM @ MHS
1/16 The Reptile Man 6:30PM@ TMCE
1/19 No School – MLK Jr. Observance
1/22 General PTA Mtg. 6:30PM @ IRE
1/22 Guys Read 6:30PM
1/22 Principal Roundtable 6PM@MHS
1/26 No School – Teacher Work Day
1/28 School Board Event 5PM @ MHS
2/4 Science Van
2/12 Gals Read 6:30PM
2/13-16 Mid-Winter Break
2/18 Dental Van
2/28 Whatcom County Math
Championship @ Blaine High School
3/28 Washington State Math
Championship @ Blaine High School
January 2014
School Day: 9:00-3:30
Patti Fouts - Principal
Adrienne Somera – Assistant Principal
Website: www.meridian.wednet.edu
Office Phones: 398-2111
Bus Garage: 398-2707
THANK YOU
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE MERIDIAN SCHOOL BOARD
The following 5 volunteers give their time and effort for the entire
Meridian community. We honor them for their contribution to make
Meridian the best place to be. Thank you to Craig Wasilewski,
Karolyn Crabtree, Brian Evans, Marty Gray, and John Bosche.
√ The Meridian Community is invited to honor all past and present school
board directors and thank them for their public service.
√ This event will be held Wednesday, January 28, from 5-7PM in the Board
Room at Meridian High School. A light dinner will be provided.
√A school board meeting will follow at 7PM.
Grades K&1 11:30
Grades 4&5 12:00
Grades 2&3 12:30
IMPORTANT TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
In order to maintain school bus safety and security, and provide a timely
arrival home, we are asking your cooperation with these very important
procedures when there is a change to your regular transportation plan:
REHEATING FOOD FROM HOME
√ If you are picking up your child after school, please send a note to your
Due to health code, we aren’t able to
heat food from home at school.
child’s teacher or call the school office by 2:30PM. After that time,
your student will be on the bus and delivered to his/her regular bus stop.
COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS
FOR SUCCESS
BE RESPONSIBLE BE SAFE
BE RESPECTFUL
BE KIND
√ If you are sending your child on a different bus route, please send the
DAILY LUNCH SCHEDULE
HOME READING COMMITMENT
GRADES K-3 15 MINUTES PER DAY
GRADES 4-5 20 MINUTES PER DAY
teacher a note, or call the school office by 12:00noon.
√ If your child has an appointment, please inform the child’s teacher in
writing, or phone the school the day before the appointment.
√ If you pick up your child after school on an occasional basis, sign your
child out at the school office no earlier than 3:25PM.
HIGHLY CAPABLE ASSESSSMENTS
WILL TAKE PLACE IN FEBRUARY.
Buses will leave the school campus at 3:35PM.
THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS COLD
AND RAINY, REMEMBER TO WEAR
COATS!
Thank you to families for following the AM drop off procedure.
√ Students are welcome at school at 8:45AM.
√ Students may go to class at 8:52AM.
THERE ARE MANY ITEMS IN OUR
LOST AND FOUND. LOOK ON THE
TABLES IN OUR FRONT LOBBY FOR
AN ITEM THAT MAY BE YOURS. ALL
ITEMS WILL BE DONATED TO A
LOCAL AGENCY ON JANUARY 19TH.
Unexpected pick-ups and changes in routes create stress and delays for
students, families, staff, and drivers. We appreciate your support in our
efforts to have a safe, smooth, and friendly process at the end of each
day.
SIGN UP FOR SPRING SOCCER AT
WHATCOMSOCCER.COM
REPTIILE MAN IS COMING TO IRE FRIDAY, JANUARY 16 6:30 @ TMCE GYM
The Reptile Man, and his friends…King Cobra, Alligator Snapping Turtle,
Black Mamba, Albino Python, American Alligator, Large Diamondback
Rattlesnake, and many more! Admission is $1 per person. Come and
join in the fun. Thank you to the PTA for sponsoring this event.
PTA GENERAL MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 6:30PM @ IRE LIBRARY
Parents/guardians are invited to join us at this important meeting.
√ Join us and see what is planned for the last 6 months of school and how you can be a part of it.
GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS WITH AN ILLNESS
Should I keep my sick student home? Here are some guidelines to help you make a decision about keeping your
child home when your child is sick. Stay home if:
√ Temperature of 100 degrees F or higher. It is a sound health practice to keep your child at home until an
elevated temperature has returned to normal for at least 24 hours without the aid of fever reducing medications.
√ Diarrhea
√ Vomiting more than 2 episodes in 24 hours.
√ Rash or sores with fever or behavior changes until a physician has determined it is not a communicable disease,
or has specified the conditions in which the student can return to school.
We hope this is helpful information. Please contact your school nurses if you have any questions.
Debbie Verzella LPN, Cheryl Dennis RN 318-2176
PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER VAN VISITS IRE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH
The theme is ‘Rock and Roll, Volcanoes, Earthquakes and more!’ This exciting program will be visiting our school
soon. We are looking for volunteers to help unload the van in the morning, and to help load the van in the
afternoon. We need volunteers to help at the science exhibit throughout the day. If you are available to help,
please contact Jessica Rowley, PTA President, or email her at [email protected]. Your assistance will help
students have the best day they can exploring science activities. Thank you to the PTA for sponsoring this event.
GUYS AND GALS READ BOOK CLUBS
JANUARY 22 and FEBRUARY 12 6:30-7:30PM
4th and 5th grade boys and girls are invited to join a book club for exciting reading and discussion of great books.
√ Thursday, January 22nd, guys will be reading ‘Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH’, by Robert C. O’Brien.
√ Thursday, February 12th, gals will be reading ‘The View from Saturday’, by E.L. Konigsburg.
√ Come and enjoy some great reading and delicious treats. Contact Mr. Shaffer for more information.
IRE PARENT ROUNDTABLE THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 6PM @ MHS LIBRARY
Building principals will be hosting several parent roundtables throughout the 2014-2015 school year. The meetings
will be located at Meridian High School. This is a great opportunity for families to meet with administration, and
speak to topics of interest. Future dates: 2/26, 3/24, 4/28, and 5/21.
ACCESS STUDENT GRADES ONLINE
Skyward family access gives you online access to your student’s grades, progress, test scores, etc.
Contact the school office, or ask your student’s teacher for your login and password.
In order for us to provide you with important information, be sure that your teacher and the office have your
email address.
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BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION 2014-15 SCHOOL YEAR COLLECTION IS TAKING OFF
In the front lobby of our school you can track the progress of our Box Top rockets. So far this school year we have
raised $870.90. Each classroom rocket is sailing upward as we collect more and more Box Tops. Here are the top
three classrooms: Mrs. Harris 2,782 box tops(Room 104 rocket is sailing off the board) Mrs. Post 768 Rhodes 667
Look for Box Tops on many of the products that you purchase and have in your home.
Clip Box Tops close to the marked edges, and send them to school to your student’s classroom teacher.
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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 employees have been designated to handle
questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX, ADA, and Compliance Coordinator (RCW 28A.640/28A.642) David Forsyth, Assistant
Superintendent, Section 504 questions and complaints can be directed to Dr. Carolyn Jenkins. Meridian School District #505 214 W. Laurel Rd.
Bellingham, WA 98226, 398-7111.

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