
This morning, our Meridian Transportation team led school bus evacuation drills with students across the district to reinforce safe and efficient procedures in the event of an emergency.
A huge thank you to our students for their cooperation and our dedicated transportation team for their diligence, professionalism, and commitment to keeping our Cardinals safe every dayâboth on and off the bus! â€ïžđ€



đđ Calling all book lovers! Our Scholastic Book Fair is just around the corner! Join us in person on Tuesday, October 21, and Thursday, October 23, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM for an amazing selection of books! đâš But you donât have to waitâonline shopping is available NOW! Check out our Book Fair homepage. Additionally, preorders for the Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Party Pooper and Dog Man: Big Jim Believes can be made on our Book Fair homepage.



đđ ÂĄLlamamos a todos los amantes de la lectura! ÂĄNuestra Feria del Libro Scholastic estĂĄ a la vuelta de la esquina! ÂĄĂnanse a nosotros en persona el martes 21 y el jueves 23 de octubre, de 15:00 a 18:00, para disfrutar de una increĂble selecciĂłn de libros! đâš ÂĄPero no tienen que esperar! ÂĄYa pueden comprar en lĂnea! Visiten la pĂĄgina principal de la Feria del Libro: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3. AdemĂĄs, los pedidos por adelantado de El diario de Greg: Aguafiestas y El hombre perro: Big Jim cree se pueden realizar en nuestra pĂĄgina de inicio de la Feria del Libro.



Here is this week's transportation bus safety tip!
Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BrCnGj0BhxW3pEq4KB9jelCFltSy_Rnm/view?usp=drive_link

đł ÂĄNo olvides crear una billetera electrĂłnica para la Feria del Libro para tu hijo/a! Es una forma fĂĄcil y sin efectivo de comprar por su cuenta. ÂĄAdemĂĄs, familiares y amigos pueden contribuir! đ Empieza aquĂ: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3
đ ÂżQuieres apoyar a los estudiantes que necesitan ayuda para comprar libros? ÂĄNuestro programa de donaciones estĂĄ abierto a todos! MĂĄs informaciĂłn: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3




đ The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Highland Elementary on October 21st & 24th! đ Get ready to dive into a world of books! This week, students are bringing home Book Fair flyers, so start exploring together! đ
đł Donât forget to create a Book Fair eWallet for your child! It's an easy and cash-free way for them to shop independently. Plus, family and friends can contribute! đ Start here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3
đ Want to support students who need help buying books? Our giving program is open to everyone! đ Businesses, organizations, and alumni can help too! Learn more: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3




Ya llega la Feria del Libro de Scholastic! RESERVE LA FECHA para21 y 23 de octubre y prepare a su lector para que elija sus propios libros! Comiencen a explorar juntos.
Genere la eWallet de la Feria del Libro para que su nino o nina pueda comprar sin usar efectivo, sin preocupaciones y de manera independiente! Es facil de configurar y otras personas pueden enviar fondos con facilidad!
Comience a https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3



The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for October 21 & October 23 and get your reader psyched to pick out their own books! Start exploring together.
Create your childâs Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! Itâs easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds!
Start here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3



Here is this week's bus safety tip!
Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14Jpx2gCHQvwSQG62DUmfyzxHKj57m2fg/view?usp=drive_link

Dear Meridian 223 Families,
SAVE the DATE! Highland is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair! Click the link below for more details.
LINK: Highland Book Fair Homepage


đ Congratulations to our incredible students at Monroe Center School for reaching amazing Million Word Reader milestones! đ From 250,000 words to a whopping 2 million, your hard work is inspiring! đ We can't wait to see who will join this elite group next! đâš






Highland Elementary School is preparing to host their annual Scholastic Book Fair! This is a perfect time to start or grow your family's home library.
For more details and to create your eWallet, visit our school's Book Fair homepage: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3





Join us for the next Parent & Family University Workshop: Attendance Matters!
đ Wednesday, September 18
đ 7:00â8:00 PM (Virtual via Zoom)
Why it matters:
â Consistent school attendance helps children succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
â Families will learn simple, practical tips to:
Build healthy morning routines
Reduce stress at home
Overcome barriers to daily attendance
Support their childâs school readiness
đ Register today: https://forms.fillout.com/t/5sMCD8nDv9us
(Or scan the QR code on the flyer below!)
Your support in spreading the word makes a difference in helping families access valuable resources and strengthen their childâs success in school.


To order pictures, please go to: https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/0103QYF




Contact information and important forms may be found here on the district webpage: https://www.meridian223.org/page/health-services


Our Transportation Department has been hard at work preparing for the upcoming school year by running routes and gathering necessary information. If you have registered your student and submitted a transportation request form, you should have received a call from your assigned bus driver.
If you have not received a call, please reach out to the Transportation Department at 815-645-2230 ext. 7011 or 7013, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to ensure a smooth start to the school year.




