Chat & Chew with school leadership / Charla y Bocadillos con liderazgo escolar
Meridian Public Charter School "Chat & Chews" work to create a safe and informal space for families to engage with school leadership and build community. Zoom access information for each “Chat & Chew” session will be shared with families via e-mail and text prior to each event.
** If you have any questions you would like to make sure are answered during a particular session, please feel free to send an e-mail to information@meridian-dc.org with “chat and chew” in the subject line by 8am the day of the event. **
March
Lunch hour - Wednesday, March 23, 2021 at 12:30 pm
G. Sockwell - Manager of Culture, MS Campus
Chat with Mr. Sockwell about: Meridian Middle school’s approach to disciplinary action, student interventions and supports, student and family support services, middle school athletics, middle school academic houses, student incentives and other reward programs.
D. Defino - Director of Student Support
Chat with Ms. Defino about: Special Education Programming, Response to Intervention (RTI), English Language Learning supports and other related services.
A. Rivera - Principal, ES Campus
Chat with Mrs. Rivera about: General elementary school concerns, academic curriculum, soci-emotional supports, and school improvement ideas.
April
Breakfast hour - Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 9:00 am
J. Bergstein - Data Manager
Chat with Mr. Bergstein about: Meridian’s grading policy, Schoology, PowerSchool and other online learning platforms meridian utilizes for student success, as well as any academic assessments administered to our students.
P. McMahan - Chief of Staff
Chat with Mr. McMahan about: School improvement ideas and feedback for school leaders.
J. Johnson - Manager of School, Family and Community Engagement
Chat with Mrs. Johnson about: Student enrollment, Out of school time activities ( Aftercare, clubs, sports and student enrichment opportunities, summer school), School communications & family engagement, Internet access & assistance as well as School & Community Partnerships.
Lunch hour - Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 12:30 pm
F. Bronson - Manager of Culture, ES Campus
Chat with Mr. Bronson about: Elementary School Campus climate & culture, Socio-emotional learning for grades K- 5th, School Uniforms, Student discipline, & Student activities (e.g. school movie & game nights etc.)
S. Anderson - Principal, MS Campus
Chat with Mrs. Anderson about: Meridian Middle school curriculum, soci-emotional supports, restorative practices for 5th -8th grade and other general inquiries.
May
Breakfast hour - Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 9:00 am
D. Defino - Director of Student Support
Chat with Ms. Defino about: Special Education Programming, Response to Intervention (RTI), English Language Learning supports and other related services.
M. McCrea - Head of School
Chat with Mr. McCrea about: Re-Open Meridian Plans, COVID-19 health & safety protocols and staff member shout-outs and escalated communications when you have not received follow up from a teacher or staff member.
Lunch hour - Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 12:30 pm
S. Williamson - Assistant Principal, ES Campus
Chat with Ms. Williamson about: Academic curriculum and soci-emotional supports for grades K-2nd grade students, general elementary questions or school improvement ideas. As well as elementary school staff recognition or concerns.
J. Bergstein - Data Manager
Chat with Mr. Bergstein about: Meridian’s grading policy, Schoology, PowerSchool and other online learning platforms meridian utilizes for student success, as well as any academic assessments administered to our students.
June
Breakfast hour - Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 9:00 am
F. Bronson - Manager of Culture, ES Campus
Chat with Mr. Bronson about: Elementary School Campus climate & culture, Socio-emotional learning for grades K- 5th, School Uniforms, Student discipline, & Student activities (e.g. school movie & game nights etc.)
R. Chaney - ELL Manager
Chat with Mrs. Chaney about: Meridian’s academic curriculum & supports for multilingual students, language access concerns, and English proficiency screening and testing.
Lunch hour - Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 12:30 pm
N. Lowery - Director of Pre-K
Chat with Mrs. Lowery about: Pre-Kindergarten academic curriculum and culture, Pre-school playdates and Pre-Kindergarten staff recognition or concerns.
M. Russell - Director of Operations
Chat with Mr. Russell about: Meridian’s building and operations procedures & protocols (Emergency Systems & Protocols, Employee relations, school logistics, School Maintenance and Building Cleaning) Nutrition & Food Services, School Technology & Security and TitleIIX Coordinator for Sexual Harrassement and Discrimination Claims for Students and Staff.
J. Johnson - Manager of School, Family and Community Engagement
Chat with Mrs. Johnson about: Student enrollment, Out of school time activities ( Aftercare, clubs, sports and student enrichment opportunities), School communications & family engagement, Internet access & assistance as well as School & Community Partnerships.