On Tuesday, November 4, Merriam PTO will be hosting a Merriam-only forum with Superintendent Peter Light to discuss AB Forward. This will be an opportunity to speak directly with Peter, ask questions, and learn more about this important process. Regardless of the final outcome, the changes will affect Merriam and it’s critical that your voices are heard.
Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Time: 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Topic: AB Forward – Merriam x Peter Light Discussion
Time: Nov 4, 2025 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/87190644647?pwd=b0bKCT1QYaxkgR761JA76qOZcYL5aB.1
Meeting ID: 871 9064 4647
Passcode: 636262
Please note that Peter will not be giving a formal presentation during this session. Instead, the hour will be dedicated to discussion and answering your questions. We encourage you to review the AB Forward materials in advance so that the time can be as productive as possible. Please feel free to share this invitation with other Merriam families. However, note that there are other forums available for families from other schools.
We apologize for the short notice, but we believe it’s important to have this conversation before the AB Forward survey closes on November 7. Please note that if you have already submitted your survey response, you can make changes to it anytime before November 7. https://my.thoughtexchange.com/scroll/526327305/welcome
As a reminder, here are other opportunities to engage in the AB Forward discussions:
1. Wednesday, November 5, 6:00 – 9:00 pm: Merriam Parents Night Out / PTO Meeting (meeting at 7pm at True West (525 Mass Ave)
2. Submit a written comment to the steering committee
3. Submit a comment to the school committee by email at abrsc@abschools.org