SING LIKE TAYLOR SWIFT WINNER! This November, aspiring singers in seven country music strongholds will compete for a chance to meet Taylor Swift and have a meeting with a major record company. Meridian High School student, Emma Bernardy, has completed the first half of the constest and has won a trip to Chicago to attend a Kellie Pickler concert. She is moving on to the finals to represent Washington State. Vote for Emma at Seattle Finalist and listen to her radio interview podcasts on seattlewolf.com. Congratulations to Emma!

ON-THE-JOB MATH CLASS
One of several new classes this year at MHS is Ted Goere's Construcitonal and Occupational Math course. Read more in the Bellingham Herald.

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Greetings:
The cool and wet weather has certainly signified our move into the busy fall season! Soon we will be celebrating Thanksgiving! The school year is off to a terrifc start. The staff and students seem to be adjusting to the new BLACK/GOLD schedule. Students are excited about the new classes that are being offered this year. There are a few things to remind parents of as the year progresses:
READ the October Newsletter

JACKSON FAMILY BENEFIT
Community GARAGE SALE November 7th in the MHS OLD GYM from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. Come and help a family in need. For more information and for donation pick up call 360 410-6461. Thank you for your help and support!

THE MHS CHEERLEADERS 4th Annual Treasures and Trinkets Holiday Craft Fair will be held on November 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the old gym at the high school. We are featuring a clown and a sno cone vendor this year and many wonderful crafters and vendors. Come enjoy the fun!!

Attention Winter Sport Athletes.
Winter sports begin in one month, November 16. Make sure you have turned in all your paperwork to Mr. Larsen, and paid your athletic fees upstairs in the attendance office, before the first day of practice. (more)

SKYWARD FAMILY ACCESS

Skyward is an online grade access program that provides parents and students access to classroom progress, attendance information, classroom calendars and more. Teachers have been collecting parent emails so we can email you your password and login. Please let us know if you don't know how to access Skyward - we want to help! (MORE)

H1N1 UPDATES

Whatcom County Health Department asked that we take this opportunity to update you on the current situation with 2009 H1N1 influenza (earlier referred to as "swine flu") and how it might affect school operations.

Please read the NEWEST H1N1 Parent Letter for more information.

PAYING FOR SCHOOL LUNCH ONLINE