The latest IESA update (12/29) can be found here -
https://iesa.org/news/2020-2021/COVID_12-30-20.asp .
At this time, boys basketball will not begin on January 4, and volleyball will not begin on January 11. We will continue, however, to provide IESA updates as they are received.
If you have a child who attends MMS, please complete the 2nd semester survey that was emailed to parents no later than Sunday, January 3. Survey responses will help with in-person planning when we return to the building on Tuesday, January 19. If you did not receive the survey, please email mcguirem@meridianhawks.net.
The latest IESA update was emailed to schools yesterday. At this time, it is uncertain that boys basketball will be able to start on January 4 or that volleyball will be able to start on January 11. We will be watching for updates over Christmas break and will send out information as it becomes available. If your child is planning to play either boys basketball or volleyball, please make sure the physical is up-to-date in case try-outs/practice starts on time. The required paperwork can be found here - https://www.meridianhawks.net/o/middle-school/browse/20348 . If your child played softball or baseball this year, their paperwork is already on file.
If you will be picking up a lunch from MMS or Hyde Park, please refer to the following December 2020 menu - https://5il.co/nggc . Please remember to call 764-3367 by 9:00 a.m. to order a meal (leave a message if no answer). If you will be picking up at MES or Boody Post Office, call 692-2535.
The remote learning schedule with live instruction will begin tomorrow (Monday, November 30). Students are expected to follow the class schedule provided and login to Google Meets for daily instruction. A copy of the MMS/MHS class schedule can be found here - https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1019440/MMS_MHS_Remote_Learning_Schedule.pdf.
In addition, breakfast/lunch will be provided daily. To order a lunch, call the appropriate office each morning by 9:00 a.m. If you will be picking up at MMS or Hyde Park, call the MMS office at 764-3367. If you will be picking up at MES or Boody Post Office, call the MES office at 692-2535. Meals can be picked up at MMS or MES from 10:45-11:15 a.m., Boody Post Office from 11:15-11:45 a.m., and Hyde Park from 11:30-12:00 p.m. (please note time change).
Our office will be open daily from 8:00-3:00 p.m. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the office or email the appropriate classroom teacher directly.
This Wednesday (November 25) is a planned remote learning day. Live instruction will not take place on this day, but students should check Google Classroom for assignments and tasks to complete. Breakfast/lunch orders for Wednesday are due to Mrs. Janvrin (janvrine@meridianhawks.net) by 3:00 p.m. today. Meals will be sent home at the end of the day tomorrow.
*The remote learning schedule emailed last week with live instruction will not begin until Monday, November 30. *
As we begin preparing for remote learning, here is a helpful Google Classroom video created by Mrs. Campbell. This video shows what the students see on Google Classroom vs. what the parents see on the parent summary.
Helpful advice:
-Login to Google Classroom as your child (using your child's username and password). This will allow you to see detailed assignments and if your child has turned the assignments in.
-Download the Google Classroom App on your phone or tablet. If you turn notifications on, this will alert you when a teacher posts assignment and/or returns an assignment to your child.
Other questions? Please don't hesitate to ask!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTCQzeuTL6U&feature=youtu.be
The Remote Learning plan for 11/30 - 12/18/20 was emailed to students, parents, & guardians today. To view our plan, visit https://5il.co/n68x.
In addition, a username/password sheet has been created for students to organized educational links, usernames, and passwords that will be needed during the remote learning time period. If an extra copy is needed, it can be found here - https://5il.co/n699.
All open gyms that were scheduled for this week have been canceled. This includes volleyball, girls basketball, & boys basketball. Cheerleading practice will continue as scheduled. I apologize for the inconvenience. Please check our MMS Facebook page, the live stream on our webpage, and posted morning announcements for information on when the open gyms will resume.
A great article on our MJHS food drive that is currently underway!
https://www.wcia.com/news/school-group-switches-gears-to-bring-in-donations-for-food-pantry/
Please see tonight’s media release from Meridian CUSD 15. All students will be remote learning from Monday, November 30 through the end of the 1st semester (Thanksgiving to Christmas break). More details will be provided to students and parents/guardians in the near future!
Tomorrow (Friday, November 6) is an 11:10 a.m. dismissal!
Don’t forget!
No school tomorrow - Election Day!
There is NO remote learning. Enjoy the day off!
Are you looking for extra support to help your student(s) with Google Classroom? A free online workshop - 10 Things Every Parent Should Know About Google Classroom - will be available at 3 different times on October 27. To register, click on the following link: https://ltcillinois.org/events/. Scroll down to find the event named "Google Classroom for Parents." A link will be sent to you after the registration is complete.
Boys basketball conditioning will begin on Tuesday, November 3 from 1:30 - 4:00. Boys interested should get a permission slip from Miss Hayes. Permission slips need to be returned before attending the conditioning.
This Friday (October 23) is the last day of the 1st quarter. It is also a remote learning day. Assignments or tasks that need to be completed will be assigned through Google Classroom and communicated by each teacher. Teachers will not host virtual meetings on this remote learning day. If you would like to pick up breakfast & lunch for your child on Friday, please place your order no later than 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday by calling the office. Please see the newsletter for more information.
Socks are among the number one most needed items for the homeless. Winter is coming, and Student Council is working to provide socks for those in need. All donations will go to the Northeast Community Fund. For each donation, students will receive 50 Hawk Bucks and 2 Hershey’s bars. Donations can be turned in to Mrs. Moyer. Thank you in advance for supporting Student Council’s Socktober drive!
Don’t forget! Tomorrow - October 9th is an 11:10 a.m. dismissal. We DO have school with in-person learning on Monday, October 12th (Columbus Day).
Our district’s request to extend the waiver that allowed for us to provide free breakfast and lunch to students in the spring has been approved! Starting tomorrow (October 1 - December 31), breakfast and lunch will be available FREE to all students. We will continue to take lunch count in the morning to ensure our numbers are accurate, but lunch accounts will not be charged for the purchases. For remote learners, please call the office by 9:00 a.m. if you would like to order a meal for the day.
If you forgot to order pictures yesterday, there is still time to order! Use the following link for our school - https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/51355PL