Here’s What’s Happening for the Week of October 12, 2015

THIS WEEK AT Meridian Park

Oct. 14, 15, 16 – 11:45am Early Release for Conferences
Oct. 15 – Teacher Appreciation Lunch (sponsored by 4th & 5th Grades)

LOOKING AHEAD

Oct. 23 – Reflections Entries Due
Oct. 24 – Legislative Assembly in Olympia
Oct. 26 – No School, Non Student Work Day

Students dismissed at 11:45 on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.Please check your pick-up and care plans.

FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Our Walk-A-Thon was a wonderful success. Thanks to Ms. Q and team for organization and fun. Please support your student with donation collections.

Thursday we practiced for a full lockdown. Students and staff were calm in being prepared. We also discussed school safety at the PTSA meeting and I appreciate your many good questions and ideas.

We look forward to seeing you at conferences next week!

PTSA SPONSORED ENRICHMENT ON CONFERENCE DAYS
Inspire your kids’ creativity to soar with ArtWise Half-Day Art Camp: All About Air! This camp series introduces students to the science of air through ART! The MP PTSA is proud to offer ArtWise NW Half-Day Art Camps October 14-16. You can register online atwww.artwisenw.com under “Camps: Meridian Park” cost is $35/day per artist. At 11:45, students will head to room 237 (across from Staff Lounge) and remain in camp until 3:30pm. Students will take home two fabulous art projects a day. Spots are limited so sign-up today!

REFLECTIONS
The Reflections theme for 2015/16 is “Let Your Imagination Fly!” If you are interested in participating in Reflections, please turn in your original artwork reflecting this theme. Artwork should be turned in to the office, by Friday Oct. 23rd. Each piece must have an entry form attached. You may use the following link for an entry form, and to look up the rules to your art category. http://www.wastatepta.org/Programs/reflections/forms.html
Contact Reflections Chair, Tiffany Megargee with questions: tiffgm

PTSA FALL HARVEST AND CULTURE FEST VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The PTSA Fall Harvest and Culture Fest will be on Thursday, October 29th from 6:00-8:00 pm and we need volunteers to host tables representing your country, state, or heritage of origin. Do you know of a cultural music or dance group that might want to perform at the event? Are you an experienced face painter? If interested in volunteering, please contact Jill Steinberg at jrsteinberg or Dana Doerksen at gasbarri. Your support makes this event possible

SAVE THE DATE!
Oct. 29 – Fall Harvest & Culture Fest 6:00-8:00pm