Memorial Elementary

"Learning never ends. You always grow." Memorial teachers showed that today during Day 2 of the IB Making the PYP Happen workshop! Our Memorial Risk Takers created videos and posters, shared ideas, and created personal action plans.

Memorial Teachers were busy today! 11 teachers completed Day 1 of the IB Making the PYP Happen virtual workshop. Our Inquiring teachers are committed to becoming more Knowledgeable on our journey as an IB Candidate school!

Welcome to Memorial, New Teachers! HISD's New Teacher Academy kicked off today with a Campus Orientation. Getting acquainted, goodie bags, and more, all in the comfort of the newly refurbished Library!

HISD’s Gifted and Talented (G/T) Department is proud to announce its inaugural FAMILY SYMPOSIUM, “Opening the GATES to Gifted Learning.”

The FREE, VIRTUAL symposium is scheduled for AUGUST 3- 6, 2021 via Microsoft Teams. The goal of the G/T Family Symposium is to address and support the needs of families with gifted scholars. PLEASE REGISTER for the G/T FAMILY SYMPOSIUM. You will have access to 40 sessions with HISD and nationally-recognized experts.

REGISTRATION CLOSES JULY 30, 2021. Registration is now open and accessible here: https://www.houstonisd.org/domain/32983

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE HISD NORTHWEST AREA SCHOOL OFFICE:

Memorial Elementary Community/ Comunidad de Memorial Elementary,

It is my pleasure to inform you that a new principal has been selected to lead Memorial Elementary. We will hold a meeting to introduce the new principal on Wednesday, June 23 at 5:00pm. Students are welcomed and encouraged to attend! A link to join the meeting is posted here: https://bit.ly/35HoxSQ

Nos complace comunicarle que se ha seleccionado un nuevo director para Memorial Elemenrary. Venga a conocer al nuevo director en Miércoles 23 de junio a las 5:00 pm en línea. ¡Los estudiantes son bienvenidos y animados a asistir! Un enlace para unirse a la reunión está aquí: https://bit.ly/35HoxSQ

Thank you/Gracias,
Northwest Area School Office, HISD

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Final Day of School for Students: June 11

The FINAL ISSUE of the 2020-2021 Memorial e-newsletter was sent today! Check your email to get the scoop on all the summer happenings.

Didn't receive the email? Click here: https://conta.cc/3wdNZuD

Final Day of School for Students: June 11 You don't want to miss this. Memorial Elementary Houston Independent School District Visit Our Website ‌ ‌ ‌ Mustang Stampede! A newsletter brought to you by Memorial Elementary School Volume 4, Issue

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As many of you know, Dr. María Teresa Garcia, Principal of Memorial Elementary, will be accepting a promotion within our school district at the end of this school year. The task of identifying candidates and selecting a new principal is quickly underway. You are invited to join me on Monday, June 7, 2021, at 5:30pm via a virtual townhall meeting so that you are afforded the opportunity to have a voice in the process. A link to join the meeting is here: http://bitly.ws/dNZh. A Spanish interpreter will be provided as needed.


Como muchos de ustedes saben, la Dra. María Teresa Garcia, Directora de Memorial Elementary, se aceptará una promoción al final de este año escolar. La tarea de identificar candidatos y seleccionar un nuevo director está rápidamente en marcha. Está invitado a unirse a mí el lunes, 7 de junio de 2021 a las 5:30 pm a través de una reunión virtual del ayuntamiento para que tenga la oportunidad de tener voz en el proceso. Un enlace para unirse a la reunión está aquí: http://bitly.ws/dNZh. Se proporcionará un intérprete de español según sea necesario.

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Memorial Elementary is thrilled to be part of Houston Independent School District G/T Department’s PILOT PROGRAM for MENTORS! Our participating 5th grade students were partnered with MENTORS from KPMG, a worldwide accounting firm with offices in Houston. The Mentors met with the small groups two times and focused on one of three areas: MATH, TECHNOLOGY, and LEADERSHIP. All participants had a positive experience and we look forward to CONTINUED PARTNERSHIPS in the fall! Burbank Elementary

The Houston Astros ORBIT is joining Memorial students TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2) for a virtual show! All students and staff are encouraged to WEAR their ASTROS GEAR tomorrow!

BLOOD DRIVE at Messiah Houston on SATURDAY, JUNE 5. Sign up now to secure your donation slot! https://www.commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/336222?fbclid=IwAR3fuZAiotICo7ZiSmjNM16IJY29Y7BV4pw1M5a4clO_gsq56o7824txe5w

Our 2nd and 3rd grade students have been WRITING THE CITY thanks to a grant from Arts Connect and Writers in the Schools (WITS). These two grade levels are participating in VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS each week followed by a VIRTUAL WRITING LESSON from WITS instructor Mr. Dillon. This week the students "visited" Brazos Bend State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife. They are having so much fun and growing as writers!

Thank you, MONARCH CHAMBER PLAYERS! It was such a treat for our students to engage with such beautiful music this afternoon! Join us again tonight, FRIDAY, MAY 14 @ 7 PM for a socially-distanced, OUTDOOR CONCERT for the community. Bring a mask and a lawn chair/picnic blanket. MEMORIAL PTO will be selling pizza, snacks, and drinks!

Community Outdoor Concert: May 14

The latest edition of the MUSTANG STAMPEDE was issued TODAY! Missed your copy in your inbox? Click here to read all the important MEMORIAL NEWS: https://conta.cc/3tDGuLC

Community Outdoor Concert: May 14 You don't want to miss this. Memorial Elementary Houston Independent School District Visit Our Website ‌ ‌ ‌ Mustang Stampede! A newsletter brought to you by Memorial Elementary School Volume 4, Issue

It is NATIONAL POLICE WEEK and we want to say THANK YOU to our HISD POLICE OFFICERS for partnering with us throughout the year. Earlier this spring, HISD Officers visited our older students for an Anti-Bullying program. The students enjoyed a Read Aloud, interactive role play, and a dance off at the end!

Don’t forget the concert is this Friday, May 14.

Join us in 2 days on Friday, May 14 at 7pm for our *rescheduled* outdoor concert featuring the Monarch Chamber Players presented by the Crestwood Civic Club. Mustang family and friends will gather with our community neighbors in the covered area by the garden behind our school. Bring a lawn chair or a picnic blanket to spread out and maintain social distance. Remember to wear your masks while you enjoy the the Monarch Chamber Players, who will be performing the music of Mozart, Grieg, and Part!

Memorial PTO will be selling pizza, snacks and drinks during the concert, so no need to worry about preparing dinner before the event!

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Lo invitamos este viernes 14 de mayo (en 2 días) a las 7 pm para nuestro concierto al aire libre *reprogramado* con los músicos de Monarch Chamber Players presentado por el Crestwood Civic Club. La familia y amigos de nuestros Mustang se reunirán con los vecinos de nuestra comunidad en el área cubierta del jardín, detrás de nuestra escuela. Traiga una silla de jardín o una manta de picnic, recuerde mantener la distancia social. Es importante usar su cubrebocas mientras disfrutas de la música de Mozart, Grieg y Part.

Memorial PTO venderá pizza, bocadillos y bebidas durante el concierto, ¡así que no se preocupe por preparar la cena antes del evento!

We have the kindest and most thoughtful PTO leaders and parents

Happy Nurse Appreciation Day to our very own Superstar Nurse Acosta!

May 31 is Memorial Day. There will be no classes for students.

Memorial students had a special treat in Music class last week. Dr. Kim hosted Ms. Vasti Adkins of the Houston Boychoir (HBC)! Ms. Adkins led our 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students in some singing and shared a special music video created by HBC. The Houston Boychoir is scheduling auditions now. We hope some Memorial students will participate!

COACH GREEN shows us what it means to be FLEXIBLE! He is one of our most flexible teachers - both literally and figuratively.

Show your love for all our Memorial teachers by sharing your MOST FLEXIBLE GYMNASTIC/YOGA MOVES!

Thank you ATI for the delicious breakfast tacos!

Today is the FINAL day of TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK 2021 and we have one more SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGE to try!

Friday, May 7 is FLEXIBLE FRIDAY – This has been the “YEAR OF FLEXIBILITY” and we’re GRATEFUL to our teachers who have cartwheeled, back-flipped, and somersaulted through the school year. Show our MEMORIAL TEACHERS all the LOVE with a SPECIAL VIDEO MESSAGE and (*optional) your best GYMNASTICS/YOGA MOVE!

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Thank you to the Anderson Family for the delectable Tiff’s Treats cookies! We are loving the *sweet* motivation for our teachers, admin, and staff this afternoon! We appreciate all the love!

Photos from HISD Memorial Elementary PTO's post

Breakfast was delicious!

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK is out of this world at Memorial! Thank you Lift Memorial for providing MASSAGES for our teachers and staff today! Thank you HISD Memorial Elementary PTO for classroom coverage. We are all BLISSED OUT thanks to Citywide Massage!

Happy 5 de Mayo!

Breakfast was delicious! Thank you to the Katherine Broussard Goolsbee and Caballero Families for the quiche & pan dulce

Are you ready for tomorrow's Teacher Appreciation Week SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGE? Our MEMORIAL CHEERLEADERS show us how it's done!

Thursday, May 6 is TRY-OUT THURSDAY – Channel your inner cheerleader and create a FUN CHEER for the MEMORIAL TEACHERS! Remember to use the hashtag and tag and and

Memorial got CHALKED! Thank you, RANCATI family, for brightening the sidewalk in front of our school! And thank you, GOMEZ family, for providing REFRESHMENTS for our dismissal crew!

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK is MAY 3 - 7. Memorial Elementary has the BEST TEACHERS and we will be honoring them all week!

Here's how to join in on the fun using social media:

Wednesday, May 5 is WEDNESDAY CHALK TALK DAY – Grab your SIDEWALK CHALK and create a message to say “THANK YOU!” to your TEACHERS. Remember to use the hashtag and tag and and

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK is MAY 3 - 7. Memorial Elementary has the BEST TEACHERS and we will be honoring them all week!

Here's how to join in on the fun using social media:

Tuesday, May 4 TEAM PLAYER TUESDAY - Use the hashtag and tag and and to share how the TEAM PLAYER TEACHERS at MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY have helped your child to learn and grow!

We thank the Kirkland family for helping make our court yard a beautiful and relaxing place for our scholars.

Thank you Mia’s Table and Memorial PTO for providing Lunch to celebrate our teachers and staff.

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK is MAY 3 - 7. Memorial Elementary has the BEST TEACHERS and we will be honoring them all week!

Here's how to join in on the fun using social media:

MONDAY, MAY 3 MVP Day - Use the hashtag and tag and and to share how the MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS (MVPs) from MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY have brightened your child's life!

Our families are the best! Thank you Beecher family for the delicious lunch

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK is kicking off early at Memorial Elementary due to the kindness of the Beecher family! THANK YOU, Beecher family, for providing LUNCH from Corner Bakery Cafe!

MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY is looking for outstanding ESL CERTIFIED TEACHERS for 2ND and 5TH GRADES! If you would like to join our DYNAMIC STAFF, contact PRINCIPAL DR. MARIA GARCIA: [email protected]