Meridian Elementary School

Fifth students have started a Science Unit called Web of Life and are learning about Food Webs using a game called “Eat or Be Eaten”

MES Picture Day - 9/6

We are excited to welcome our new staff to MES! Kindergarten - Madison Craig 1st grade - Bailey Felter 2nd grade - Alison Bickel Special Education - Marissa King Prek Parent Coordinator - Kalyn Holdener RTI Aide - Breanna Johnson Not pictured - kitchen staff - Dana Damery, Kathy Jess, and Kayla Henderson

DROP OFF LINE AT THE NORTH DOORS Dear Meridian Elementary Parents, We would please ask that the drop off line be used just as that. The drive is a single lane, thus NO PASSING . The drive allows for a few cars at a time to drop off kids. You do not have to move up to the first spot. If your child is having problems please PARK your car and walk them in. With that being said, if a parent is having problems please do not honk at them, the child and parent are having enough stress and we want this time to start off good for all. The east drive (in front of school) is used for buses only before school. If you arrive after 8, then you can use this and park to walk your child in and sign them in. If you need to get out of your car (help a kid open the door, hug your child, get their backpack on, find their homework, brush their hair, etc) please park your car and walk them in. AFTER SCHOOL PICK UP Parents please no one is to drive down the lane to pick their child up. Everyone must park, and walk up to the curb that divides the parking lot and drive. Wait there for your child to come out, the staff will be bringing them out by classes, and once they see you they will send the child out to you. We need the space up by the school to be as free as possible to give the staff and students space. so we can move this process quickly. During inclement weather, the students will be in the gym and we ask that parents come in to get their child. Thank you all for your support Mr. Stogsdill

If you ordered a 1st Day School Supply Kit, they have been delivered. You may stop by the school any day Monday thru Friday from 8-3 to pick your kit up. If you do not wish to pick your kit up, we can deliver it to your child's classroom. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!!

Back To School Night

Pre-k Screening Information

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Mrs. Meisenhelter and Mrs. Rambo’s classes working on a Geometric City to finish our volume unit.

Meridian Elementary School Special Education Teacher: Meridian CUSD #15 is seeking applicants for an elementary Special Education teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. Please direct inquiries and/or credentials (letter of interest, resume, letter(s) of recommendation, and a copy of unofficial transcripts) to Lori Guebert, Principal- Meridian Elementary School, 509 S. Lewis St., Blue Mound, IL 62513 or at guebertl@meridianhawks.net. Application deadline: until the position is filled.

Meridian Elementary May Students of the Month Kindergarten - Kinzlee Zindars, Emma Dudley, Jude Davidson First - Wyatt Stower, Brylee Campbell, Nolen Householder, Dominic Hight Second - Henry Moyer, Levi Johnson, Teegan Waldrop, Hazelynn Cole Third - Aubrey Frieden, Addilynn Bernard, Elijah Danbury, Easton Noland Fourth - Keyran Pfeiffer, Rae’Lynn Shafer, Attison McNeely Fifth - Jackson Olinger, Brayden Hollgarth,Chloe Elder Congratulations!!!

Ms. Bourisaw's 4th Grade had fun on the New Salem Field Trip!

5th Grade “Agucation!” We loved this part of our day! Thank you Richland Community College for offering this program.

Enjoying Agucation!

5th Students had an opportunity to visit Richland Community College for “Agucation.” The purpose for this program is to teach our youth about farming!

Mr. Snively’s class is practicing coding on a few coding websites.

For our 4th quarter restorative lesson, Mrs. Rhodes is reading the book, "How Full is Your Bucket?" by Tom Rath and Mary Rechmeyer. The book discusses how to fill people's buckets by lifting them up, showing kindness, empathy, and respect. It also shows what happens to people's buckets when they are treated poorly or things aren't going well for them that day. That's being a "bucket dipper". After the book each class completed an activity. K &1st grade students determined if certain actions were "bucket fillers" or "bucket dippers". 2nd-5th grade students are writing a compliment note to each classmate and filling their bucket! Ask your student, "Have you filled any buckets today?".