Memorial Parkway Elementary School
March 28, 2020
Parent Update-#KATYSTRONG
From the Principal
I know that we all have a lot to deal with during this crisis, and we have lots of information coming our way many times a day. I am using this Parent Update as a way to collect the most important information you need to stay connected to MPE. As I get new information, I will add it to this newsletter so you can find everything in one place.
Your child's teacher should have reached out to you this past week to check in. This coming week, our switch teachers and academic support team will start contacting you as well. We will be continuing with the choice boards provided by the District for week 2. In the meantime, our teachers are working hard on preparing for week 4. They are also learning new ways to instruct using the Internet. We are very fortunate to have support from our District during this process of transition, and our goal is no matter what the platform, our level of instruction will be the best!
I found this really great article from PBS with some helpful tips on how to help your child by setting some routines, https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/schools-closed-how-to-make-a-new-home-routine.
I know this time is challenging, however, I hope we all can continue to stay positive and hope this crisis will pass quickly. In the meantime, I hope you have been able to use this time to enjoy your children. I hope you will give your child a HUG from all of us at MPE! We miss our Panthers and can't wait to see them walking back into our school!! Please be safe and see you soon!
Your Proud Principal,
Dr. Martinez
Friday, April 3rd - Early Dismissal Day
Elementary Online Instruction
Directions for Online Choice Boards
Due to the temporary closure of schools, student report cards will be available online via the Home Access Center (HAC) on Friday, April 3, 2020. Instructions regarding how to access your child’s report card in the HAC will be provided next week and before the Friday, April 3 report card release date. Should your child have extenuating circumstances regarding the 3rd nine weeks grading period, please contact your campus principal (DoreenAMartinez@katyisd.org) or coronavirus@katyisd.org.
Student Meals
As a reminder, grab and go breakfast and lunches are available to all Katy area children ages 0-18, free of charge. The meals are served at the campuses listed below from 9:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. All meals are provided curbside, outside near campuses’ covered walkway and starting next Tuesday, a hot entrée will be served in the lunch meal.
Curbside Meal locations:
- Bear Creek Elementary
- Cinco Ranch High School*
- Golbow Elementary
- Hutsell Elementary
- Mayde Creek High School*
- Memorial Parkway Elementary
- Paetow High School
- Schmalz Elementary
- Sundown Elementary
- West Memorial Elementary
- Williams Elementary
- Tompkins High School
*Beginning Monday, March 30, curbside meal service will move from Mayde Creek Elementary to Mayde Creek High School. Cinco Ranch High School will also open as an additional location. Should you have any questions, please contact (281) 396-2151.
Katy ISD COVID-19 Updates
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.
From Our School Counselor-Ms. Paez
Hello MPE Parents and Students,
I know how difficult and uncertain these times are right now. Please know that as the school counselor I am here to assist you as best as I can. While I may not have all the answers, I will always do my best to help.
Please click on the link to read my letter with additional ways I can help you and your children.
Friday, April 10th is a School Holiday
Letter to Parents March 20, 2020
Parent and Student Online Resources
Student Device Check Out Information-Updated
Recursos y Soporte Digital para Padres y Estudiantes
Zoom Resources
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