MPE Panther eNews
January 23, 2023
Memorial Parkway Elementary Contact Information
Dr. Norma Martinez, Principal
Steve Kowalski, Assistant Principal for Grades 1, 3 & 5
Elizabeth Hull, Assistant Principal for Pk/K and Grades 2 & 4
Maria Araujo, Instructional Coordinator
Julie Johnson, Lead Counselor
Veronica Martinez, Counselor
Melissa Palestina, Librarian
Website: https://www.katyisd.org/MPE
Location: 21603 Park Tree Lane, Katy, TX, USA
Phone: 281.237.5850
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MPElementarySchool
Twitter: @MPElementary
Important Campus Information
Principal's Secretary: Tess Hall
Registrar: Cynthia Villa
Attendance Clerk: Maru Chacin
PTA President: Theresa Scherer
Important Dates:
- January 23- Celebrate Lunar New Year - wear red
- January 24- Spring Pictures
- February 1- World Read Aloud Day
- February 2- 100th Day of School
- February 3- National Wear Red Day
- February 7- Pastries with Parents @9am
- February 13-17 Kindness Week (calendar to come)
- February 14- PTA Breakfast with Buddies, all invited @7am in cafe
- February 15- PTA School Store
- February 16- PTA School Store during lunches
- February 20- Professional Development Day, School Closed for Students
- February 23- Family STREAM Night featuring Dinosaur George @ 5-7pm
- February 24- Go Texan Day - Western Wear
A Note from the Principal
Happy Chinese New Year! We love that we have so many different cultures represented at MPE! Katy ISD is also recognizing the importance of Digital Citizens this week - be sure to check out the district's calendar below.
Stay safe,
Dr. Norma Martinez
Digital Citizen Week
This week Katy ISD is participating in Digital Citizenship Week. Teachers will be sharing mini lessons to help our students be safe, responsible, and respectful online.
Please ask your child about this and discuss what they are learning. If you’d like to know more about any of these topics refer to the resources below from Common Sense Media.
What Should I Teach My Child About Safe Online Behavior?
Parents’ Ultimate Guide to Parental Controls
How Can I Help My Kids Develop Good Screen Time Habits?
How to Set Parental Controls on the Nintendo Switch
Parents’ Ultimate Guide to Roblox
Esta semana el distrito escolar está participando en La semana de la Ciudadanía Digital. Los maestros estarán compartiendo lecciones cortas cada día para ayudar a que los estudiantes sean cuidadosos, responsables, y respetuosos cuando usan tecnología.
Pregunte a su hijo/a de esas lecciones y que aprendieron. Si quiere más información, dirigirse a los recursos abajo.
MPE Panther Guide
Watch D.O.G.S. - Spring Semester!
The sign-ups for Watch D.O.G.S. until the remainder of the 2022-23 academic year is now live. If interested, please sign-up.
Next Level Cinema Production Deadline - January 27
Dear Student:
Thank you for your interest and for joining Next Level Cinema Production. We are super excited to continue to implement our Katy ISD Education Foundation Inspiring Imagination Grant at Memorial Parkway Elementary. We are asking you to use your writing talents to write about various topics throughout the year. The deadline for our Next Level Cinema Production entry is Friday, January 27th, 2023.
Topic for December/January: Character Strong
Choose a character trait you connect with or that inspires you. You can apply what you are learning in the classroom to create a poem, story, play, script, a personal narrative, an expository text, an interview with someone who exemplifies a character trait, a cartoon, etc. The goal is to spark creativity and allow you to explore your writing skills and media literacy.
Next Steps:
1. Create an original written piece on topic; (Character Strong)
2. Utilize media or digital resources to bring your writing piece to life (video, Illustrations, Music, Art accepted too)
3. Submit Final Product: Written Form and Media/Digital Form via Canvas under your grade level icon by Friday, January 27th, 2023
Thank you for your participation. The Next Level Cinema Production Committee can't wait to see your final product.
Sincerely,
Next Level Cinema Production Team
Querido estudiante:
Gracias por su interés y por unirse a Next Level Cinema Production. Estamos muy emocionados de continuar implementando nuestra Beca de Imaginación Inspiradora de la Fundación Educativa de Katy ISD en la Primaria Memorial Parkway. Le pedimos que utilice su talento para escribir sobre varios temas durante el año. La fecha límite para nuestra entrada de producción cinematográfica de siguiente nivel es el viernes 27 de enero de 2023.
Tema para diciembre / enero: Formación de carácter ético
Elija un rasgo de carácter con el que se conecte o que le inspire. Puede aplicar lo que está aprendiendo en el aula para crear un poema, una historia, una obra de teatro, un guión, una narrativa personal, un texto expositivo, una entrevista con alguien que ejemplifica una buena formación de carácter, una caricatura, etc. El objetivo es despertar la creatividad y explorar sus habilidades de escritura y alfabetización mediática.
Próximos pasos:
1. Cree una pieza escrita original sobre el tema; (Formación de carácter ético)
2. Utilice medios o recursos digitales para darle vida a su escrito (también se aceptan videos, ilustraciones, música y arte)
3. Envíe el producto final: formulario escrito y formulario multimedia / digital a través de Canvas debajo del icono de su nivel de grado antes del viernes 27 de enero de 2023
Gracias por su participación. El Comité de Producción Cinematográfica de Next Level está ansioso por ver su producto final.
Atentamente,
Equipo de producción cinematográfica de siguiente nivel
Student Transfers
Valentine's Day - February 14
Students will participate in a Friendship party in their classroom on February 14. Students will exchange their valentine's notes/cards. Additional treats will not be accepted. This is a student event only, parents and volunteers will not be allowed in the classrooms during the Friendship party.
Campus Library News
Parents and guardians have access to the Katy ISD Option Portal application via MyKaty cloud. This resource provides parents and guardians the ability to opt in or out of receiving check-out notifications for campus library books and/or classroom materials.
For video instructions on how to access this resource, please visit this article: KISD Option Portal
Los padres y tutores tienen la habilidad de cambiar los avisos de la biblioteca y del registro de retiro de materiales del aula.
Para un video instruccional acerca de cómo obtener acceso a este recurso, favor de visitar este articulo: KISD Option Portal
Updates and Information from the Clinic
Medicine in School
ALL prescription medications and refills of prescription medications must be kept in the clinic. The campus nurse cannot accept more than a 30-day supply of any prescription medication. Controlled substances must be brought in by a parent/guardian. Students are not allowed to have any of the following in their possession: cough drops, cough medicine, pain or fever relievers. If you have any questions, please call the front desk at 281.237.5850 and ask for Rachel Lester, our school nurse.
Katy ISD Cold Weather Response Plan
Please be sure to dress your students in layers that can easily be put on for outdoor activities and removed for indoor activities.
1. When the temperature falls below 45° or the wind chill is below 40°:
- Teachers will ensure students are dressed for cold weather before taking them outside.
2. When the temperature falls below 32° or the wind chill is below 30°:
- Teachers will ensure students are dressed for cold weather before taking them outside.
- Outdoor activities for elementary students will be limited to 25 minutes or less
3. When the temperature or wind chill is below 20°:
- Outdoor activities will be discontinued until the temperature warms.
Pediatric Dental Awareness - February
Friday Readers - English AND Spanish
Every Friday morning 8:10 AM to 8:25 AM, each PK, K, 1, 2, & 3 homeroom will host one parent to read to the class. Readers should arrive at 8:00 AM to sign in with the front office. Remember to bring your photo ID.
Cada viernes a las 8:10AM hasta las 8:25AM, cada salon invita a un padre para leer en la clase.
Por favor llegue a las 8:00AM para registrarse en la oficina. Recuerde traer su identificacion oficial.
To sign up to read, please click here! Para registrarse para leer, por favor haga clic aquí!
READERS MUST BE REGISTERED ON RAPTOR TO PARTICIPATE. LECTORES NECESITAN REGISTRARSE EN RAPTOR PARA PARTICIPAR.
Kinder Student of the Month: Elias Barrera
First Grade Student of the Month: Eneas Chiandussi
Second Grade Student of the Month: William Wyatt-Russell
Third Grade Student of the Month: Kaleb Crotts
Fourth Grade Student of the Month: Anabella Portillo Rincon
Fifth Grade Student of the Month: Leonardo Cutz
Volunteer of the Month: Dalia Araujo Bracho
Paraprofessional of the Month: Rebecca Shine, Res/ICS
Teacher of the Month: Faith Kangieser, ESL
Kinder - Elias Barrera
First Grade - Eneas Chiandussi
Second Grade - William Wyatt Russell
Third Grade - Kaleb Crotts
Fourth Grade - Anabella Portillo Rincon
Fifth Grade - Leo
Volunteer - Dalia Araujo Bracho
Para - Rebecca Shine
Teacher - Faith Kangieser
Next Level Cinema Production
Next Level Cinema Production is excited to announce our Featured Entries for our first project. Their work is being displayed at MPE in the Hollywood posters around the building.
Congratulations to....
Brooks Ma from Mrs. Turcios 2nd Grade Class & Lucia De Los Santos-Corredor from Mrs. Martinez and Mrs. Patricio's 3rd Grade Bilingual Class.
They did an outstanding job on their Next Level Cinema Production Culture Project. We look forward to more submissions for our next project due January 27th. The next project theme is Character. Students can select any of the Character Strong traits that inspire them to write and create a project. It is easy to sign up for Next Level Cinema Production. All students need to do is scan the QR code and login. The project and instructions are on the NLCP Canvas page.
Thank you,
THE NEXT LEVEL CINEMA PRODUCTION TEAM
PTA NEWS
Deliveries *UPDATE*
Dismissal - Walkers
RECORDATORIO: Los estudiantes que figuran como caminantes deben caminar fuera de la zona escolar. Los estudiantes que sean recogidos en un automóvil deben ser recogidos en la línea de pasajeros del automóvil.
JOIN PTA!
PTA Members will receive discounts to events throughout the year. PTA members will also receive invitations to EXCLUSIVE PTA events, such as: Thankful Parties.
Volunteers Needed
- making and counting copies
- organize and label our supply closet
No experience needed - come by the office and let the receptionist know you would like to volunteer! In order to volunteer, parents will need to pre-register here. en espanol aqui
TRACK YOUR BUS!
The Katy ISD Transportation Department will continue to equip all buses with GPS systems. With these GPS systems, parents, campuses and Transportation personnel will be able to track buses in real-time through a downloadable application from Edulog.
Parents and patrons having children riding buses in Katy ISD are encouraged to download the Edulog application. This link contains information about Edulog. We look forward to working with our parents and campuses as we continue to find new ways to improve safety, efficiency, and responsiveness within the Transportation Department.
Our school’s GPS district code to use in the application is : 62295175
Arrival and Dismissal
We begin dismissal at 3:00pm.
Lunch Visitors
- One lunch visitor per student
- Lunch visitor must be a parent/guardian
- All visitors must check in at the front office and show a photo ID
We love when parents come to visit their students during lunch, however, due to space constraints, we offer these visits on a first-come, first-serve basis. When parent tables are full, parents are asked to greet their students, hand off the lunch, and exit the cafeteria.