Memorial Parkway Elementary School
April 19, 2020
Parent Update- #KATYSTRONG
For General Information about MPE call 281-829-8438 (Hours are 8 am-4 pm)
From the Principal
We kicked off MPE Online last week, and are so very excited about your support during this transition to a totally new way of teaching our Panthers. We ran some analytics of the usage of Canvas and I am so proud to report we had 84% of our 920 students using Canvas!!! See the graphic below for more information. This was amazing for the first week. I would like your help in getting us to 95% by the end of next week. Here is my challenge, whenever we get to 100% Canvas Usage, I will KISS a PIG!
Remember Parents, our teachers have taken over the instruction. Katy ISD is still providing weekly choice boards, however, those are supplemental. Our number one priority is to grow every student at least one year, and our teachers are designing lessons to accomplish that goal. If you want to use the optional choice boards, here is the link https://katyisd.instructure.com/courses/305314.
On Friday afternoon, our teachers will be emailing your child's fourth quarter progress report. This report will be provide feedback of your child's progress for the past few weeks. It will be in a different format and will not include grades or attendance.
I know you all have lots of questions about how we will end the school year, and I will keep communicating and sharing information with you as it comes my way. I should have more information later on this week. In the meantime, please know we are all here for you, and ready to help you. If you need help, please call 281-829-8438, Monday through Friday, from 8-4 to talk to our front office staff. They are able to help you in English and Spanish.
Stay safe and be well!
Your Proud Principal,
Dr. Martinez
30 Days of Kindness Challenge!!! Calling ALL Panthers to Participate!!
To spread kindness more widely, share pictures and posts using the hashtags #deepkindness, #KatyCommUNITY, and #KatyStrong. We would like to highlight students and staff across the district for their participation in the 30 Days of Kindness. Please email pictures to Edie White edithwhite@katyisd.org.
From Our School Counselor-Ms. Paez
Hello MPE Parents and Students,
I hope this finds you healthy and safe at home. Along with the weekly counselor lesson that student and parents (and other family members) can do together, I am sending resources that can be helpful for all. Please review those resources, which you can also find in the Katy ISD website.
Request to visit your counselor using this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeD7dxBjgKZKW17SpQj41_U8aZFbH37uaPGZCHXGPvqYV_Dxg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Services for Students Experiencing Homelessness:
If you have lost housing due to economic hardship, complete the Student Residency Questionnaire to determine if you are eligible for services through the McKinney-Vento Act. Email the completed form to SRQ@katyisd.org and the District Homeless Liaison will contact you to discuss eligibility. More information on this act is available here and on the District webpage at http://www.katyisd.org/dept/fpef/Pages/Homeless.aspx.
I am available from Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Alejandra Páez
MPE Counselor
Phone (281) 237-5898
Phone (281) 829-8685
Katy ISD Student Meals
Katy Independent School District remains committed to ensuring children stay healthy and receive the needed nutrients during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Just last week, 103,297 Katy area children received both breakfast and lunch through the District's Grab and Go Meals Program. During the fourth week of program operations, Katy ISD distribution sites will be open Monday, April 6 - Thursday, April 9 only. Meal distribution on Friday, April 10 will not take place due to the Good Friday holiday. The distribution sites will reopen on Monday, April 13.
As a reminder, grab and go breakfast and lunches are available to all Katy area children, 18 and under, free of charge. The meals are served curbside at the campuses listed below from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.
Meal 'Grab and Go' Locations
- Bear Creek Elementary, 4815 Hickory Downs Dr., Houston, TX 77084
- Cinco Ranch High School, 23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy, TX 77494
- Golbow Elementary, 3535 Lakes of Bridgewater Dr., Katy, TX 77449
- Hutsell Elementary, 5360 Franz Rd., Katy, TX 77493
- Mayde Creek High School, 19202 Groeschke Rd., Houston, TX 77084
- Memorial Parkway Elementary, 21603 Park Tree Ln., Katy, TX 77450
- Paetow High School, 23111 Stockdick School Rd., Katy, TX 77493
- Schmalz Elementary, 18605 Green Land Way, Houston, TX 77084
- Sundown Elementary: 20100 Saums Rd., Katy, TX 77449
- West Memorial Elementary: 22605 Provincial Blvd., Katy, TX 77450
- Williams Elementary: 3900 S. Peek Rd., Katy, TX 77450
- Tompkins High School: 4400 Falcon Landing Blvd., Katy, TX 77494
Video: Katy ISD Grab & Go service video.
Photo Gallery: Katy ISD Grab & Go Photo Gallery
Late Grab and Go Meals Starting on Monday, April 13
Dear Katy ISD Parents/Guardians and Staff,
On Monday, April 13, the BE A CHAMPION (BAC) organization will begin distributing grab and go meals at the front entrance of Morton Ranch High School. The late day meal service is offered Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. or until supplies last. All children are eligible to participate in the free meal program. BAC meals are individually packaged, and the ‘Grab and Go’ drive thru service does not require a family member to get out of their car.
BE A CHAMPION INC was founded in 2001 by James Hong and Jaron Barganier, a Mayde Creek High School graduate. BAC is a sports, education and nutrition outreach program designed to support Houston area youth that may be in need.
Questions regarding the meal program, please call BAC at 281-833-3129 or email at info@BeACHAMP.org
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Katy ISD Library Resources
Katy ISD Emergency Email Notification System
During Katy ISD’s closure, the District is working to ensure that all essential messages are communicated to our school community through as many platforms as possible. The vendor for the District’s messaging system has informed that some intended recipients of school district notifications (including email, texts and voicemail) may not be receiving messages due to high volume use of their system across the nation at this time. For this reason, the District is re-implementing its use of emergency text notifications (text messages) to add an additional level of messaging to its already existing platforms — email, website, mobile app, social and news media. Emergency text notifications will only be used by the District central office for emergency and related information (i.e. school closings, weather conditions, etc.).
Parents/guardians who wish to receive emergency text notifications from the District should make certain that their mobile phone number is registered in the Home Access Center (HAC) contact form — specifically within the “Automated Contact Text” field. Please note that it will take at least 24 hours for the system to update and recognize new entries.
Detailed instructions on how to register your mobile number can be accessed here.
Once you have opted-in, emergency text notifications will arrive from a Katy ISD assigned number such as “606-80.” However, this origin number may differ for each mobile user, depending on the service provider. Because of this, Katy ISD will identify each District text with this opening, “Katy ISD: ...”
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Parent and Student Technology Support Center here.
Parent and Student Online Resources
District Pre-K & K Registration Information
The registration information is posted in the Katy ISD webpage:http://www.katyisd.org/registration/Pages/default.aspx
Pre-Registration for 2020-2021 for Pre-k, Kindergarten and 1st Grade Students
If you are new to Katy ISD and Pre-Registering your Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten or 1st grade student for the upcoming 2020 - 2021 school year, please click on the link below to begin the pre-registration process.
· Pre-Registration (Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and First Grade only)- English 2020-2021
· Pre-inscripción (Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten y 1er grado solamente) – En Español 2020-2021
Once school is back in session you may be contacted about additional documents needed for your student’s record. Your campus will contact you at a later date if needed.
You must qualify for Pre‐Kindergarten. Please visit our Pre-Kindergarten site for guidelines and information.
For additional information, visit the General Requirements for Registration page.
Any questions regarding your child's enrollment can be directed to coronavirus@katyisd.org.
Internet Services Information
- Sixty (60) days of free Internet Essentials service, which is normally available to all qualified low-income households for $9.95/month.
- For new customers, applicants can simply visit www.internetessentials.com (website includes written, and video chat customer service options) or by calling 1-855-846-8376 (English) or 1-855-765-6995 (Spanish).
- Sixty (60) days free broadband and Wi-Fi access for households with K-12 and/or college students who don’t already have a Spectrum broadband subscription.
- No installation fees for new households.
- Enroll by calling 1-844-488-8395.
Consolidated Communications:
- Offered two months of Free Home Internet Service including free installation for those who are not currently Consolidated customers. Take advantage of this offer in two easy steps:
- Call Consolidated Communications: 1-855-399-3084
- Mention Offer Code: “Two Months Free”
AT&T is Offering:
- If you have at least one child receiving free or reduced price school lunches, your family may qualify for an affordable home internet service through AT&T. For more information, visit the following site:
- Access from AT&T
FCC Keep Americans Connected Pledge:
On March 13, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) launched the “Keep Americans Connected Pledge.” Ajit Pai, FCC Chairman, released a press release emphasizing the importance of keeping Americans connected as the country experiences serious disruptions caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Most service providers pledged for the next 60 days to:
- not terminate service to any residential or small business customers because of their inability to pay their bills due to the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic;
- waive any late fees that any residential or small business customers incur because of their economic circumstances related to the coronavirus pandemic; and open its Wi-Fi hotspots to any American who needs them.
Several major service providers have already taken the pledge. Please check with your service provider for their policies and services.
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About Us
Established: 1978
School Mascot: Panthers - "Parkway Panther"
School Colors: Black and Gold
MPE fosters an environment where individual differences are accepted and valued. The school houses various district-wide special programs including ECSE, Bilingual Education, Two-way Immersion Program and the Auditory Impaired Program. Due to the nature of the various special language programs at MPE we often have been referred to as the first Trilingual Campus in Katy ISD.
Email: doreenAmartinez@katyisd.org
Website: http://www.katyisd.org/campus/mpe
Location: 21603 Park Tree Lane, Katy, TX, USA
Phone: (281) 237-5850
Facebook: facebook.com/MPElementarySchool
Twitter: @MPElemSchool