Mahanay News- February 11, 2019
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Bring A Loved One to Lunch- Thursday, February 14, 2019
Loved ones are welcome to bring in lunch to share with their child or purchase a school lunch at the adult price of $3.75. Please RSVP to your child's teacher if you are planning to attend this event.
We will also have a photo booth for fun-filled Valentines memories! Pictures are $2.00 a piece. CASH ONLY.
Book Fair is Coming!
Dear Parents,
Mark your calendar so you will not miss our “Feelin’ Groovy” Mahanay Book Fair.
Book Fair dates are February 14-22, 2019.
Our Book Fair gives you and your children the opportunity to buy carefully selected quality books. In addition, our Book Fair serves as a fundraiser for the library. Many new books and furniture are purchased with Book Fair money. Students will receive a flyer to preview some of the book choices. Students will also have the opportunity to preview books with their classes February 14th and 15th.
The Mahanay Book fair will accept cash or credit cards …NO CHECKS please. All purchases must include tax.
Our Mahanay Book Fair hours for purchasing are:
- Tuesday & Thursday (February 19, 21) 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Wednesday & Friday (February 20, 22) 7:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Thursday, February 21st Academic Night 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
We invite you to shop an even larger selection of titles in the comfort of your own home. You can shop our fair online beginning NOW! The books you buy will be shipped free to our school and delivered with a smile to your child!
Mahanay STAARY Night of Learning
When: Thursday, February 21st
Time: 5:00pm -7:00pm
Mahanay is hosting the STAARY Night of Learning. We will have several fun exhibits for the students like the Discovery Dome, Bugs on Wheels, and Math, Reading and Science Activities.
This is also an opportunity for parents to learn about the STAAR test for 3rd and 4th graders. From 5:00-5:20, we will present the school report card as designated by the state of Texas.
Barn Hill Preserve Visit- Permission slips required to attend
Parents,
Barn Hill Preserve had to reschedule their visit to Mahanay. They will now come on February 25th. If you have not returned the permission slip, please do so.
Students in grades PK (am only) – 3rd have been given permission slips to attend.
Only students that have returned the permission slip will be allowed to attend. Please check with your child and make sure you have signed his/her permission slip.
This is a free event. You do not have to purchase anything. Photos and bracelets can be purchased but this is optional. Thank you!
Mahanay is creating a cookbook!
You can click the button below to type in the recipe information or you can submit your recipe to mahanaycookbook@gmail.com . Please include: Student name, parent email address, ingredients, and directions. All recipes need to be submitted or email to the address above no later than March 22nd!
We will also have a contest for the cover of the cookbook! Students will be able to draw and compete to have their artwork on the cover! The contest will take place at school.
Cookbook Sample- Either click the button above or email a word document with the information below
Mahanay is hosting cooking classes!
When: This Thursday, February 14th
From: 10:30a.m. – 12:30p.m.
Where: Mahanay Family Center
Please join Cooking Matters for a 6-week cooking class to learn more about nourishing your body by preparing healthy, low-cost meals!
- IT’S FREE!
- CLASSES ARE TAUGHT BY A NUTRITIONIST
- Free curriculum book and recipes
- Free bag of groceries at the end of Most classes!
- Free food samples at the end of classes.
Please contact Ms. Ogoe as soon as possible if you would like to attend! 281-983-8355
Mark Your Calendars
Class Picture Day- Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Bring A Loved One to Lunch- Thursday, February 14, 2019
Students are encouraged to invite a loved one to lunch during their scheduled lunch time on Thursday, February 14, 2019. Please consider coming and having lunch with your child. We will also be hosting a baked goods sale during each lunch period, so save room for dessert!!!
Mahanay STAARY Night of Learning- Thursday, February 21, 2019
Come join us at Mahanay for a fun night of learning!
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Mahanay Star Students of the Week
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Lunch with your child is every Friday!
We welcome you to come and join your child for lunch in the cafeteria on Fridays.
Kindergarten: 11:25-12:00
1st Grade: 12:00-12:40
2nd Grade: 11:05-11:40
3rd Grade: 10:50-11:30
4th Grade: 11:35-12:10
Mahanay Elementary
Email: contact@aliefisd.net
Website: https://www.aliefisd.net/Mahanay
Location: 13215 High Star Drive, Houston, TX, United States
Phone: (281) 983-8355
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