Skills…..Did students actively read, write, and or communicate?

STAR protocol #2: Students’ skills are used to demonstrate conceptual understanding, not just recall.

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AM /PM Supervision Assignments

Week of ..11/16/09....Cafeteria; Mrs. Kononen, South Hall; Mr. Clark, Mid-Hall; Mr. Hager, Main Entry; Mrs. Fast and North Hall; Mrs. Affolter...

2nd Quarter LUNCHROOM DUTY

6^th Lunch Mrs. Smith

7^th Lunch Mrs. Bergquist

8^th Lunch Ms. Miller

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The Laurel Grange is hosting its annual Harvest Dinner on Saturday, November 14^th @ 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. This dinner will benefit the Meridian Middle School with profits going to the MMS Library for the purchase of books and assessments. If you would like to volunteer to help with this benefit dinner please contact Jill Horgen at 398-7455 or e-mail her at jmhorgen@aol.com.

Good Morning....it is Friday, November 13th, 2009......

The cafeteria will be serving teriyaki chicken and sub sandwiches for lunch today

A reminder to students and parents that the middle school is not open until 7:45 am…please be safe and arrive to school after our doors have been opened..

May I please see these students in the office immediately after the flag salute this morning…(Spirit Award Students)..

THE RAIN IS HERE! The Class of 2010 is selling Meridian Golf Umbrellas to keep you dry! They are 60" wide, black and white panels with the Meridian "M" on one of the panels with a wood handle. They sell for $28.00. Umbrellas may be purchased at Irene Reither Primary School from the librarian, Jane Holland. They will be available at future Meridian events or you can contact Julie Wasilewski at jwaz5@comcast.net or by phone at 398-2266.

It’s Flu Season again…..Flu is easily spread from person to person. Health officials have stated that the most important step to prevent

flu outbreaks is for sick people to stay home. Please stay home if you are ill, and keep your children home from school, daycare

and other activities if they are ill.

Symptoms of the flu include:

A fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit, 37.8 degrees Celsius or greater)

Cough

Sore throat

Runny or stuffy nose

Body aches

Headache

Feeling very tired

Some people may also vomit or have diarrhea

Other steps you should take:

Wash your hands frequently, with soap and hot water.

Cover your mouth when you sneeze and cough.

Don’t share drinking glasses, eating utensils, or food.

For more information www.flu.gov

Parents, Don't forget to check your students' grades on Skyward. You can go directly to Skyward Family

Access by clicking on the following link; http://family.meridian.wa-k12.net/ ,and entering your login and

password.

Go to Meridian's website for information regarding all district events and more. If you are interested in

Volunteering at the Middle School please contact us at 398-2291.

Coming Events

11/14/09 Laurel Grange Harvest MMS Library Benefit Dinner @ 5:30 to 7:00 pm

11/17/09 MMS Fall Band Concert @ 7:00 pm

11/19/09 Conferences @ 12:00 pm

11/20/09 Conferences @ 12:00 pm

11/23/09 Conferences @ 12:00 pm

11/24/09 Conferences @ 12:00 pm

11/25/09 Early Release

11/26/09 Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!!!!