11.9.25

REMINDERS
There is NO SCHOOL TOMORROW on Monday 11/10 (Professional Learning day for staff) and NO SCHOOL on Tuesday 11/11 (Veteran's Day).   Students return to school on Wednesday, 11/12.

FOOD DRIVE
Thank you to all of our Merriam Families who have donated for the food drive!  We are still collecting items until the end of the week!  Thank you for your generosity and support.  

If you or your family could benefit from some extra groceries, please let us know.  You can contact your child's teacher or cgavin@abschools.org.

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Thank you to all of our Merriam families who have given feedback on the AB Forward reorganization options.    The AB Forward survey closes today, and all families are strongly encouraged to complete it, even if you have provided feedback in another way.  --> Link to Survey.  

In addition to the survey, you may also submit a written comment to the Steering Committee (here), submit a comment or question to the School Committee by email (at abrsc@abschools.org), or attend an AB Forward Steering Committee Meeting or a School Committee Meeting to share a public comment.  You may find meeting information, updates on AB Forward, and more on the district's dedicated page at: https://www.abschools.org/read-the-plan. 

You may also view the recording of the 10.30.25 virtual community forum linked here and the Merriam PTO meeting with Peter Light linked here.

Important Dates  Sun 11/9 - AB Forward Survey closes Mon 11/10 - NO SCHOOL, Professional Learning Day Tue 11/11 - NO SCHOOL, Veteran’s Day Wed 11/12 - All School Meeting, 12:10pm Mon 11/17 - Picture Re-Take Day Fri 11/21 - Principal's Coffee with Christina - VIRTUAL - 9:00-9:30am

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Questions or concerns? If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach us here: Office  –  (978) 263-3371  merriam_main_office@abschools.org