Greetings Mead Community,

 

Don’t stall, Mustangs! The Silent Auction for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital races to the finish TODAY at 2PM—get your bids in before the bell! Use the links below to bid in the silent auction or donate to our fundraising goal. TODAY IS THE LAST DAY! Thank you for all of your support the last few weeks.

 

It’s been another busy week at Mead! Our students have been locked in to their reading MAP test. We are proud of their dedication and determination in meeting their goals. Next week, they will demonstrate all that they have learned in math this year as they take the math MAP Monday-Wednesday in math class.

 

In additional to MAP testing, our students have been showcasing their hard work from the year in a variety of events. Our mustangs have been shining at the District 54 Spanish Speech contest, STEAM showcase, at their music concerts, and on the court/field. We are so proud of how hard our students are continuing to work both in and out of the classroom. Thank you your continued support at all of our events!

 

Have a wonderful weekend!

 

Sincerely,

 

Tricia Leong- Principal

Alex Csuk- Assistant Principal

This year, many students have been bringing Nee Dohs and similar toys into the classrooms and playing with them during instructional time. This has become a consistent classroom distraction.  Additionally, these fidgets can break, creating large messes that interrupt lessons and require significant cleanup.  We ask that you not have your student bring Nee Dohs or fidgets to school unless they have a documented need.

As a reminder, our school policy is that students are allowed to bring a refillable water bottle to school. We are noticing an uptick of students bringing beverages not in a refillable water bottle.  This includes energy drinks and drinks from local businesses (Starbucks, Dunkin, etc.)  If students are bringing these beverages to school they will be asked to either keep them down in the office for the day or dispose of them.

There will be no late busses on 5/8. No after school activities will be held this day.

Please consider helping us decorate the day of the dance! Any little time makes a big impact. Planning continues and we truly need the support of our 7th grade parents! Your help with planning and setting up for the dance allows 8th grade parents to step away and fully enjoy the special moments leading up to this big event. 

 

Still interested? Please fill out the form below or reach out to [email protected].

As we look ahead to the next school year, we are reaching out to see if anyone is interested in running for a board position or a committee for the 2026/2027 school year. Serving through the PTA is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our school community, support students and teachers, and help shape the future of Mead!

 

If you are interested in running for a position, please complete this form ASAP. No prior experience is necessary—just a willingness to collaborate and contribute to our school community!

If you are unable to volunteer your time, we have a way you can still support the 8th grade dance! Donate any amount to Givebacks using the link below! Every little bit helps us purchase needed items like decorations and snacks! 

If you would like to support the STC fund to make sure every graduating 8th grader has a yard sign to celebrate their graduation from SD54, please donate using the link below.

When you buy gift cards through our fundraising program with RaiseRight, the Mead PTA benefits…at no extra cost to you! Simply download the RaiseRight app from your app store or visit the link below, then register using the code DRFNGJTC7C62.

Our next PTA meeting is Tuesday, May 19th at 6pm at Mead. Join us to learn more about the events happening at Mead and how you can support the school and PTA!

In District 54, we are dedicated to supporting the academic and social-emotional growth of every student. Your perspective as a parent or guardian plays a vital role in helping us build a complete understanding of your student’s strengths and areas for growth. To gather your valuable input, families of students in grades K–8 received an email on April 13 containing a unique link to complete the District 54 Personal Assessment of Core Competency for your children. The survey will be open through today, Friday, May 1. We sincerely appreciate your participation, as strong collaboration between home and school is essential in supporting your student’s overall well-being.