Change in meal distribution -
Beginning Monday, March 30th we will be adjusting our grab and go meal pick up schedule to fewer days in an effort to reduce the number of times people have to get out. Our new pick up days will be on Mondays and Wednesdays. We will give out multiple days at each pick up day. The distribution sites will remain the same and the times will remain from 11:15-12:30. The pick-up sites are MES, MMS, Boody Post Office, and Hyde Park office. Meals are available to all students at any of the locations and are FREE for all students.
Show us your favorite sport or team!!
Mrs. Rambo & Mr. Snively’s Fifth Grade “Zoom” meeting!
We have missed these faces. So much fun!
Parents, please check Class DoJo and emails for our next meeting.
Discovered flower designed by 3rd grade students.
3rd grade student were asked "If you were to discover a flower in the forest or jungle that had never been seen what do you think it would look like?" The students were to then draw a picture of their discovered flower. As a final step the students were paired up and collaborated together to create a "discovered flower" using 3d paper techniques. I am always surprised at how unbelievably imaginative our MES students are. These 3d flowers are amazing!
3rd grade student were asked "If you were to discover a flower in the forest or jungle that had never been seen what do you think it would look like?" The students were to then draw a picture of their discovered flower. As a final step the students were paired up and collaborated to create a "discovered flower" using 3d paper techniques. I am always surprised at how unbelievably imaginative our MES students are. These 3d flowers are amazing!
The 3rd grade classes did a series of activities teaching them how to mix colors to create, tints, shades, and values of colors. These paintings inspired by Georgia O'Keefe's flowers really show how much they know about mixing colors. They are beautiful.
The 3rd grade students spent several months learning about the work of American artist Georgia O'Keffe. By looking at many of her seashell paintings they then created their own seashells by blending with chalk pastels.
Prek and Kindergarten screenings are cancelled for now. We will reschedule once we return to school. Thanks.
Beautiful birds created by MES second grade using oil pastels.
The 2nd grade classes learned that "Pop" art was created by artists who produced art focusing on popular things of their time. Most were everyday things seen in popular culture such as grocery store items and celebrities. The students were to create their own version of their favorite snack.
Andy Warhol's first job as an artist was to illustrate shoes for a magazine. The 2nd grade student had a fun time taking their shoes off in class to draw their own shoes.
Printmaking like Andy Warhol. The second grade students created a printing plate (shown in center of work) using a piece of styrofoam. They then learned how to use a brayer and printing ink to pull a print. Their theme was a sweet treat.
Today we are continuing with our virtual art show. Second grade students did a series of projects after learning about the work of Andy Warhol.
I miss seeing these faces!
Let’s show our Meridian spirit this week!! Have a great week Hawks!
A message from Mr. Pygott - With the recent extension of the school closure period and restrictions related to the stay at home order issued by Governor Pritzker on Friday March 20, Meridian Schools will modify the meal distribution service for students. For tomorrow, Monday March 23, the current times and locations will remain in place for meal pick up. On Tuesday March 24, the meal distribution will include Tuesday & Wednesday’s meal portions at the same time and locations as already provided. On Thursday March 26, the meal distribution will include Thursday & Friday’s meal portions and again at the same time and locations for pick up. While this is intended to help with the overall goal of minimizing trips out of the home, we do not want this revised schedule to limit participation. We want to emphasize that this meal availability service is for all school aged students and participation is free for everyone. In addition, pre-K snack packs are also provided for those students as well.
For instructional services from school to home, grade level teachers and building administrators will be in contact for the new guidance provided by the Illinois State Board of Education for continuing educational activities for students and how this now applies to grading practices. We are confident that Meridian will help provide students and parents with the necessary instructional resources during this time of closure to benefit grade level subject area goals. We remain committed to the success of our students while helping to partner with parents for successful instructional outcomes.
Thank you for your time. Please stay safe and healthy!
Lion masks created by first graders. We used paper plates and students learned how to curl and fold paper to make their beautiful manes.
These lion drawings are roaring with expression! First grade students focused on filling the entire paper with lines for their lions manes.
Circus drawings, lion drawings, paintings, and lion masks all created by first graders.
