
🎄✨ Festive Fun at Memorial Elementary! ✨🎄 During December, our students and staff had so much fun celebrating with dress-up days! From ugly sweaters to jingle bells, Grinch Day, and cozy Pajama Day, the holiday spirit was in full swing. 🎅🎁🎉 Now it’s time to rest, relax, and enjoy winter break. 🛋️❄️ We look forward to seeing everyone back on January 6th! Wishing our Memorial Elementary families a joyful and peaceful holiday season! ❤️💚 #HolidaySpirit #MemorialElementary #WinterBreak #SeeYouInJanuary










🎄 Christmas Lunch at Memorial Elementary 🎄 Today, we hosted a festive Christmas lunch for our 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students! 🥰 Families joined their children to share this special meal, and the smiles were heartwarming. ❤️ A huge thank you to all the families who came to celebrate with us, making the day even more memorable. 📸✨ We wish everyone a joyful and relaxing winter break! ❄️ See you back at school on January 6th. 🎉 #MemorialElementary #HolidayCheer #FamilyTime #WinterBreak











📢 Important Announcement for Memorial Elementary Families 📢
🕛 Early Release:
Friday, December 20th at 12:00 PM
❄️ Winter Break:
December 21st – January 5th
🎒 Return to School:
Staff and students will be back on Monday, January 6th.
Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and restful Winter Break! ❄️☃️


🎄☕ Fueling Friday with some festive cheer! Memorial Elementary treated our amazing teachers and staff to a cozy coffee bar today. A little caffeine and Christmas joy go a long way in showing appreciation for their dedication. ❤️
#TeacherAppreciation #FuelForFriday #HolidayJoy #MemorialElementary #ThankYouTeachers #ChristmasCheer








🎄✨ Memorial Elementary Fun-Raiser Spirit Dress-Up Days! ✨🎄
Join us for a festive and fun-filled week to celebrate the season!
🧝 Monday, Dec 16 – Elf on a Shelf
Dress like an ELF with your silliest hat, slippers, and stripes!
👕 Tuesday, Dec 17 – Ugly Sweater/T-Shirt Day
Show off your ugliest holiday sweater or shirt!
🔔 Wednesday, Dec 18 – Jingle Bell Rock
Add some jingle to your outfit with festive bells!
💚 Thursday, Dec 19 – Merry Grinchmas
Dress in green, like the Grinch, or as a Whoville Who!
🛌 Friday, Dec 20 – Dream a Little Dream
Cozy up in school-appropriate pajamas and slippers (bring sneakers for PE/recess).
Let’s make this a week of fun, laughter, and holiday cheer! 🎅✨
#MemorialElementary #FunRaiserWeek #HolidaySpirit


🎄 You're Invited! Memorial Elementary 3-5 Christmas Lunch 🎄
Join us for a festive holiday celebration!
📅 Date: Thursday, December 19th
📍 Location: Memorial Elementary Foyer and Stage
Details:
Families of students in Grades 3-5 are invited to enjoy a heartwarming holiday lunch with their child(ren).
What to Know:
School lunch will only be served to students.
Adults are welcome to bring their own lunch to enjoy together.
Pre-registration is required by December 17th for a safety sticker: Register here: https://tinyurl.com/MESDeclunch
Lunch Times:
3rd Grade: 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
4th Grade: 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
5th Grade: 12:35 PM - 1:05 PM
Let’s share in the joy, delicious food, and holiday spirit! We can't wait to see you there. 🎅✨


Reminder:
MES Kid Park is this Friday, December 13th from 2pm to 3pm for those who have registered.
Please pick your child up in the parent pick up line at 3pm. If they go to daycare afterward, please let us know.


📚 LAST CHANCE: MES Read-a-Thon Fundraiser Ends Monday, December 9! 📚
We’re in the final stretch of our MES Read-a-Thon Fundraiser, and we need YOUR help to make it a huge success! 🏅
👉 How You Can Help:
• Donate: Every contribution counts and helps fund educational programs for our students.
• Support Our Readers: Cheer on our amazing readers as they hit their goals!
• Spread the Word: Share this post and encourage others to get involved!
The Read-a-Thon ends on Monday, December 9, so there's still time to make a difference. Let’s finish strong and show our support for MES students! 📖✨
💙 Thank you for your generosity and for making reading a fun and rewarding experience for our students!
#MESReadathon #Fundraiser #SupportOurSchool #ReadForACause #LastChance #ReadingRocks


📢 Memorial Elementary Canned Food Drive! 🍎
Dear Parents,
We are excited to announce our Canned Food Drive to help families in need this holiday season. 💙
🌟 What to Bring:
Non-perishable items like canned goods, cereal, crackers, etc.
🌟 When:
All donations are due by Dec. 9th.
🌟 Why:
All collected items will be donated to local charities to support families in our community.
🌟 Exciting Incentive:
The class that donates the most items will win a special treat! 🎉
Thank you for helping us make a difference this holiday season. Let’s come together to support our community! ❤️
#CannedFoodDrive #CommunitySupport #HolidayGiving


🎉✨ Memorial Elementary Fun-Raiser Spirit Dress-Up Days! ✨🎉
Get ready for a week of fun and festive outfits! Here’s what’s coming up:
🔲 Monday, Dec 9 – Plaid is Rad
Wear your favorite plaid flannels, shirts, and pants!
🌴 Tuesday, Dec 10 – Holiday Staycation
Bring the tropical vibes with Hawaiian shirts, sunglasses, and hula skirts!
💡 Wednesday, Dec 11 – Shine Bright Like a Light
Add some sparkle with lights, glitter, tinsel, garland, or light-up accessories!
🍬 Thursday, Dec 12 – Candy Canes & Gumdrops
Dress in red & white, polka dots, stripes, or as a gingerbread kid!
⛄ Friday, Dec 13 – Dashing Through the Snow
Show off your snowman or reindeer style!
Let’s make this a week full of creativity and holiday cheer! 🎄✨
#MemorialElementary #FunRaiserWeek #HolidaySpirit


🎄 Get Into the Holiday Spirit at Memorial Elementary! 🎄
Join us for a Gingerbread House Decorating Day 🍭🏠 following our PTO Meeting on Wednesday, December 18, 2024!
✨ Details:
PTO Meeting Time: 2:30 PM
Decorating Fun: Immediately after the meeting
Where: Memorial Elementary
Bring your creativity and your student to build and decorate a festive gingerbread house together! Attendance at the PTO meeting is required to participate.
🎅 RSVP Deadline: December 16, 2024
📢 Keep an eye out for the flyer coming home this week!
Let’s make sweet memories this holiday season! 🎁❤️


📸✨ Picture Retake Day at Memorial Elementary! ✨📸
If you missed picture day or need a retake, here's your chance!
📅 When: Friday, December 6th
Make sure to bring your best smile! 😄
#MemorialElementary #PictureDay #SayCheese


🎄 Memorial Elementary - 12 Days of Christmas Spirit starting this Thursday! 🎅✨
Join the fun with our festive dress-up days for students and staff!
🎁 Thursday, Dec. 5th: Spirit of the Season - Wear red & green to start the countdown! ❤️💚
🎄 Friday, Dec. 6th: Tree Topper - Show off your favorite holiday hat, headband, or tree topper! 🎩✨
The rest of the Fun-raiser spirit days will be in another post! (plaid, PJ, Grinch, Hawaiian, and many more festive attire)
Let’s celebrate the season in style! 🎉 #MemorialElementary #12DaysOfChristmas #HolidaySpirit


🎓 Important Testing Reminder - Memorial Elementary 🌟
Mark your calendars! 📅
PM2 Testing Schedule:
Dates:
📝 December 3rd for 3-5 FAST Reading & K-2 STAR Reading
➕ December 4th for 3-5 FAST Math & K-2 STAR Math
🕗 Tips for Success:
✅ Arrive on time.
😴 Get a good night's sleep.
💪 Try your best—we know you can do it!
Let’s make this a great testing season! 💙 #MemorialElementary #TestingTime #YouGotThis


🎈🎅✨ Memorial Elementary’s Thanksgiving Parade - Macy’s Style! ✨🎅🎈 Our staff brought the holiday spirit to life, parading through the halls in inflatable costumes, complete with a special visit from Santa Claus himself! 🎅🎄 Students smiled, clapped, and cheered as the halls transformed into our very own version of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. It was a magical moment filled with laughter and joy! Thank you to our staff for making this event unforgettable and to our students for being the best audience ever! 🦃❤️ #ThanksgivingParade #MemorialElementary #HolidayMagic











🦃✨ Memorial Elementary Annual 1st Grade Turkey Trot ✨
🦃 Our first graders showed off their creativity and spirit during the Turkey Trot this Thursday morning! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
🎨 Students proudly paraded through the school, showcasing the incredible turkeys they made at home. It was a joyful celebration for all, as the rest of the students and staff cheered them on!
🎉 Thank you to our amazing first-grade families for helping bring these turkeys to life. What a fun and festive tradition!
#TurkeyTrot #MemorialElementary #CreativeKids






📢 Progress Reports Sent Home Today!
Memorial Elementary families, progress reports were sent home with your student today. 📝
Please review, sign the bottom, and return it to your child’s teacher. Let’s stay connected and support their success! 🌟
#MemorialElementary #ProgressReports #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork


📢 Reminder: No School November 25th–29th
Memorial Elementary families, there will be no school from November 25th to 29th. 🍂🦃
We hope you enjoy the break and have a wonderful time with family and friends! See you back soon! 😊
#MemorialElementary #ThanksgivingBreak #EnjoyTheTimeOff


🎉🍂 Thanksgiving Lunch Recap! 🍂🎉 MES Families, A big THANK YOU to all the wonderful parents and families who joined us for our Thanksgiving Lunch Wednesday! 🦃❤️ It was a joy to see so many smiling faces and to celebrate the season of gratitude with our K-2nd grade families. Your presence made the day extra special for our students and staff. We are truly grateful for our incredible MES community and your continued support! 🌟 Stay tuned for details about our Christmas Lunch for 3rd-5th grade families coming soon! 🎄 #ThankfulForYou #MESFamilies #GratefulAndThankful











📚✨ MES Read-a-Thon Fundraiser is Coming Soon! ✨📚
Get ready to read and raise funds for our school! 🎉 Read-A-Thon is an exciting online program where students can dive into their favorite books while helping support our school.
📅 Dates: November 25th - December 9th
🎁 Earn Exciting Prizes!
📄 Flyer with details is going home today, including sign-up instructions.
Let’s make this fundraiser a page-turning success! 📖💙
#MESReadAThon #ReadingIsFun #Fundraiser #SupportOurSchool
