APRIL NEWSLETTER
You must be the change you want to see in the world-
Mahatma Gandhi
April, 2006
Dear Meridian Family,
Thank you to all the children who performed at the funeral service for Faith Mackey on the 18 th of March. Our choir received a warm welcome by the congregation and many compliments on their behavior during the service. It was a very difficult day for the children, however, they demonstrated maturity and sensitivity throughout the service. Our prayers are with Faith's family during this very sad time.
I would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Matthew Sweeting “Island Preacha” for speaking to our students during the Junior School Friday morning assembly after Faith's death. Matthew explained the biblical perspective on death and dying. I felt this was necessary as many of our students had never experienced the death of a loved one. Understandably, they had many questions. By the end of the assembly, all of their questions were answered, and many of their fears alleviated.
School Spirit Store
By now you should have seen the new school logo items available through the PTA's school spirit store. These items include bags, sweatshirts and towels and are available on Friday mornings between the hours of 8:00 and 9:00 a.m.
Intent forms
Attached to the last newsletter was an intent form for fall 2006. These forms were due on 31 st March. If you have not completed and submitted same, it will serve as an indication that you have made alternate arrangements for your child.
School Photos
Please be reminded that school photographs will be taken on Tuesday, 4 th April. All students are to come dressed in formal uniform for the whole school photograph.
Yearbooks
We still have a few of last years' yearbooks left. If you would like to purchase one for your family, please do so at the welcome canter at your convenience.
Dollar for Dud$
Friday, 7 th April is ‘Dollar for Duds' day. Children are allowed to wear tasteful, appropriate clothing of their choice in exchange for a dollar.
Swimming
Swimming will resume for all Junior school classes on Monday 3 rd April. All infant swimming will resume after the Easter holiday.
Easter Holiday
School closes on Thursday, 13 th April at 1:00 p.m. for the Easter Holiday . We return on Monday, 24 th April. There will be no daycare during the holiday.
End of year examinations
As we approach the end of the school year, we embark upon the time to externally evaluate our students' academic performance. Our students in grades 3 and 6 will take the Bahamas Grade Level Assessment Tests during the week of May 1 st – 5 th . All students in grades 1through 6 will take the IOWA Test of Basic Skills during the week of 29 th May through 2 nd June. Please ensure that your children revise as per their teacher's instructions. It is your responsibility to ensure that children are well rested, well fed and arrive at school on time in preparation for these examinations.
Kind Regards,
Lisa Sawyer- McCartney