Principal Trotman Newsletter

Dear Meany Mountain Lion Families and Staff,

Happy Monday, Mountain Lions!

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and is ready for another great week at Meany! As we move through November, we have several important dates and opportunities coming up, including a day to honor our veterans, Parent-Teacher Conferences, and our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive.

Veterans Day – Wednesday, November 11

There will be no school on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. This is an opportunity to recognize and honor the brave men and women who have served in our nation's armed forces and those who continue to serve. We are grateful for their courage, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting our freedoms. We encourage our Mountain Lion families to take a moment to recognize and thank the veterans in their lives and communities.

Parent-Teacher Conferences – November 23–25

Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up! These conferences are an important opportunity to connect with your child's teachers, celebrate academic growth, discuss progress, and identify ways we can continue working together to support student success.

Our conference schedule is as follows:

• Monday, November 23: 4:00–7:00 p.m.

• Tuesday, November 24: 9:00 a.m.–4:05 p.m. (No School)

• Wednesday, November 25: 2:50–4:05 p.m.

Teachers will be sending families a scheduling calendar by Friday, November 13, so you can select a conference time that works best for your family. Conferences may be held virtually, in person, or by phone. We look forward to connecting with you!

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Meany is excited to support families in our community through our Thanksgiving Food Drive! We invite families and staff to participate by signing up to contribute items through our Thanksgiving Food Support SignUp Genius.

Donations are due by Friday, November 20. Additional information and a QR code will be shared through the PTSA newsletters beginning Sunday. Thank you for helping us make the season a little brighter for our Mountain Lion families!

As always, thank you for your continued partnership and support. Our school community is strongest when families, staff, and students work together. I appreciate all that you do to make Meany a place where every student can learn, grow, and thrive. I look forward to connecting with many of you during conferences!

Remember to ROAR!

R — Be Respectful
O — Take Ownership of your choices
A — Have the right Attitude
R — Be Ready and Responsible

With appreciation,
Chanda E. O. Trotman
Principal
Meany Middle School

Upcoming Dates:

• November 10, 2026 - Picture Retake Day
• November 11, 2026 - Veteran's Day (No School)
• November 24, 2026 - Parent Teacher Conferences (No School)

Reminders and New Information

Picture Retake Day:

Photo Order Information:

Families can use this link 2026-27 Meany Middle School Pictures to view and order their student’s photos. To access your student’s photo gallery, enter their school ID number when prompted for the online code. Orders are now shipped directly to homes.

Picture Re-take info:

Picture retake day is November 10th. You can get retakes if you missed picture day or if you bought a picture package that you don’t like. There are no retakes just for new ID photos. If you would like a re-take appointment, please fill out the form outside of the main office.

Meany Out of School Time Clubs: Please visit our Meany Clubs Page on our website

• Stage Club will start on November 3rd - announcements and applications began Monday, 10/19

• Morning Arrival

To support a smooth and safe start to the school day:

• 8:35 a.m. – School doors open for students who need to eat breakfast.
• 8:50 a.m. – Hallway access opens for all students.
• Meals at No Cost

We are pleased to continue offering two nutritious meals daily—breakfast and lunch—at no cost to all Meany families. We encourage students to take advantage of this opportunity each day.

• Stay Connected with Meany

Please visit the Meany Middle School website frequently for updated information, calendars, announcements, and important resources:

• Communication - We have many ways to stay connected with families throughout the year:

• Chats with Chanda and Ask Your Administrator: Our administrative team will bring these opportunities back this year. More details about dates, formats, and frequency will be shared soon.
• S’More Newsletter: I will begin using this newsletter format for regular updates.
• School Messenger: Voice and email messages (also known as robocalls).
• Meany SPS Website
• Talking Points: Used for short principal messages.
• Teacher Communication: Through Schoology, email, and Talking Points.
• PTSA Newsletter

Please make sure your contact information is updated so you receive important school communication. Weekly newsletters and robocalls will be sent to the primary phone number and email addresses listed in our system.

If you are not receiving emails, please check that all household email addresses are updated.

• Attendance Matters

Attending school every day is one of the most important things students can do for their success. Punctuality and regular attendance are top priorities at Meany because every day of learning matters.

Please refer to the student handbook for more information about SPS attendance policies.

To report an absence, please call our Attendance Line:

206-413-2104

• Counseling Support

Our counseling staff is available for parent and guardian consultation. Please reach out to schedule an appointment with your student's grade-level counselor or to ask questions.

Mr. Au Yeung or Mr. Johnson
arauyeung@seattleschools.org, gajohnson1@seattleschools.org

You may also contact our Main Office at:

206-413-2100

Hello Families,

Girls & Boys Basketball Registration Is Now Open!

Hello Families,

Registration for girls and boys basketball is officially open! If your student is interested in playing this season, please make sure to sign them up through FinalForms.

Tryouts will begin the second week of December. Please be on the lookout for additional information regarding the exact dates and times.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Mr. Rance.

We look forward to another exciting basketball season!

Please review the information below regarding practices, transportation, and what student-athletes will need for Fall Sports.

Practice Schedule

• Ultimate Frisbee: Mondays & Fridays
• Soccer: Mondays & Fridays
• Practice Time: 4–5:30 p.m.

Athletes should meet out on the field for practice. Students who need to change into their athletic clothes may use the bathrooms before heading out to the field.

Transportation After Practice

Please note that there are no buses available after practice. All athletes must have a plan for getting home. This can include being picked up by a parent/guardian or walking home with parent/guardian permission.

What Athletes Should Bring

Students should come prepared with appropriate clothing and equipment for their sport. For example, soccer players should have:

• Soccer/athletic shorts
• Shin guards
• T-shirt or sweatshirt
• Appropriate athletic shoes/cleats
• Water bottle (recommended)

If your student does not have any of the items needed to participate, please have them talk to Mr. Rance. We will do our best to make sure students have what they need.

Game Schedule

We have not yet received the official game schedule from the district. We do know that the Varsity Soccer team will have a game on September 26. We expect the full schedule to be released closer to the start of games, most likely during the week of the first game. Once we receive it, we will share it with families.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Rance.

We’re looking forward to a great fall sports season!

Mr. Rance

If your student plans to participate in sports this year, all athletic paperwork must be completed online through FinalForms

Questions about athletics can be directed to Henry Rance, Athletics Director, at hcrance@seattleschools.org.

More detailed information can be found on the Meany Middle School Athletics page

PTSA Information

Thanksgiving Food Drive:

The Thanksgiving food support SignUp Genius is live and ready for you to share in your newsletter. I'm trying to get a QR code set up for Curriculum night this evening and it will go out in the PTSA newsletters beginning Sunday through 11/20 (when donations will be due).

PTSA encourages all families to get involved in whatever way fits them best. Family partnership is an important part of what makes Meany a strong and connected community.

Ways to get involved include:

• Join the PTSA.
• Volunteer your time. Participate in building meetings, the Race and Equity Team, Special Education gatherings, support student clubs and after-school activities, help at school events, volunteer in classrooms, or chaperone field trips.
• Attend events. At this age, simply spending time with our students matters. Stay connected and show your support by attending Meany athletics, performances, family events, and other activities.
• Donate financially. Contributions help support student experiences, programs, and activities.
• Stay in touch. Subscribe to the Meany PTSA Newsletter to stay informed about events and other important Meany updates.

Questions? Contact Meany PTSA at:
meanymiddleschoolpta@gmail.com

Chanda E Oatis Trotman, Principal, ceoatis@seattleschools.org

Carlon Munroe, Assistant Principal, camunroe@seattleschools.org

Sarah Marshall, Administrative Secretary, semarshall@seattleschools.org

Christie Hanson, Attendance Specialist, cahanson@seattleschools.org

Kamari Thompson, Registrar, kjthompson@seattleschools.org

Arthur Au Yeung, 6 and 7th Grade Counselor, arauyeung@seattleschools.org

Arlo Johnson, 8th Grade Counselor, gajohnson1@seattleschools.org

Lyndsey Johnson, Social Worker, lbjohnson1@seattleschools.org

Meagon Williams, Nurse, mmwilliams@seattleschools.org

Henry Rance, Athletic Director, hcrance@seattleschools.org