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Weekly Principal Message Principal’s Weekly Message!!!!

Special Announcement!!!!

Grades!!!! Grades!!!!!Grades!!!!!

 The School District of Philadelphia has General Guidelines for grading for the 2024-2025 school year. If applicable, review Students with Disabilities and English Language Learners. Click Here: 

Grading Guidelines for K, Marking Guidelines for Grades 1  to 3,  Marking Guidelines for Grade 4 to 8

 

Interim Reports will be printed and sent home by the middle of next week.

 
Updated Admit and Dismissal Times for 2024-25

Morning Admit: This year, school begins promptly at 8:45 a.m. All students must be LINED UP with their classes by 8:40 a.m. when the first bell rings. Students may not enter the yard prior to 8:30 a.m. as there will be no adult supervision. The gate will be locked until 8:30 a.m. Breakfast starts at 8:15 in the cafeteria for those who would like breakfast. Please enter the building through the 5th Street (main) entrance for breakfast service.

Dismissal Times: Meredith will have a staggered dismissal again this year, but the order of dismissal has changed, so please note the updated schedule below and plan accordingly.

  • Kindergarten to 2nd Grade – Students are dismissed to the schoolyard at 3:15 p.m. on regular dismissal days and 12:15 p.m. on early dismissal days.
  • Grades 3 to 5 – Students are dismissed to the schoolyard at 3:20 p.m. on regular dismissal and 12:20 p.m. on early dismissal days.
  • Grades 6 to 8 – Students are dismissed to the schoolyard at 3:24 p.m. on regular dismissal and 12:24 p.m. on early dismissal days.

 
Uniforms and Dress Code

Please see this year’s approved dress code for guidance on what your child should wear to school this year.

Meredith School Store and Uniform Swap Updates

The HSA is working hard on a new, streamlined uniform ordering and delivery system via an online school store. We will share that link with all families ASAP.

 
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Upcoming Events / Save-the-Dates

  • Friday, September 27: Staff Professional Development – 3-Hour Early Dismissal for Students