Morton Ranch Elementary
October 31, 2023
Dear Maverick Familes,
We want to thank our Morton Ranch Elementary Parent Teacher Association for an amazing Trunk Or Treat event!
We also want to give a HUGE shout out to all of the parents, staff members, and community members that helped make this event happen. It took a lot of teamwork, some pivoting due to the weather, but in the end, we all had a great time!
Sincerely,
Lori Maurer
Principal
Instructional Review Committee...Seeking Parent Volunteers!
Katy ISD is looking for parent volunteers to serve on committees to review and select new
instructional materials to be implemented during the 2024-2025 school year. The subject areas
and meeting dates are located on the Katy ISD Federal Programs and External Funding website.
If you would like to be a part of one of the review committees, complete the interest form here by
Friday, November 17, 2023 to be considered for participation on the selection committee. Keep
in mind that not all volunteers may be selected to serve on a committee.
El distrito escolar independiente de Katy busca a padres voluntarios para formar parte del
comité que seleccionará los materiales educacionales nuevos. Estos materiales serán usados
durante el año escolar 2024-2025. Las áreas temáticas y las fechas de las reuniones se
encuentran en Sitio web de programas federales y financiamiento externo de Katy ISD. Si usted
quiere ser parte de uno de los comités de selección, complete el formulario aquí antes por
viernes, del 17 de noviembre de 2023 usted será uno de los candidatos considerados para ser
parte del comité. Por favor tenga en cuenta que no todos las personas interesadas en formar
parte del comité serán seleccionadas.
EARLY VOTING: Oct 23-Nov 3
Proposition C provides repairs to existing high school natatoriums (i.e., competition swimming pools) across the district. ALL Katy ISD high schools have a campus natatorium for their competition swim teams and practices. Texas law requires separate propositions for technology, natatorium repairs, athletic and performing art facility repairs.
EARLY VOTING: Oct 23-Nov 3
Harris County Polling Locations: https://bit.ly/3ZtnKzY
Fort Bend County Polling Locations: https://bit.ly/3ELptHi
Waller County Polling Locations: https://bit.ly/3rmd1e6
KISD Professional Learning Day
Mommies & Mavericks is a volunteer event for moms, aunts, grandmas, etc.
Teachers provide projects that volunteers can work on during their time in our LGI.
Volunteers often help with cutting, laminating, counting, sorting, etc!
Snacks will be provided. You can stay the entire time, or choose a smaller slot time to come help.
Please remember to bring your ID and Raptor in at the front office.
Check your calendars and sign up for a date using the links below!
November 10th - Mommies and Mavericks
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A MUSICAL PERFORMANCE BY 4TH GRADE: "WE LOVE OUR VETERANS!"
NOVEMBER 9TH- MAVERICK FAMILIES MAY ATTEND THE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE AT 5:30 P.M.
Save the Date!
November 10th, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. at Morton Ranch Elementary
Please contact info@mavspta.org with any questions you have.
Be sure to check the MRE PTA PAGE for updates as we get closer to the event.
THE MAV MILE GLOW RUN...Coming soon!
Get ready to light up the night and unleash your inner glow at the Mav’s Mile Glow Run! Join us for an electrifying evening of fitness, fun, and a whole lot of glowing excitement. Lace up your sneakers, put on your brightest attire, and get ready to illuminate the track as you participate in this thrilling glow run event.
Sponsored by Morton Ranch Elementary, the Mav’s Mile Glow Run is a unique event that combines fitness, community, and a dazzling display of glow-in-the-dark fun. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual jogger, or simply someone who loves a good glow party, this event is perfect for all ages and fitness levels.
`Tis the season to be jolly and enjoy the warmth of holiday cheer! Morton Ranch Elementary invites you to join us for a festive and delightful event, “Cookies with Santa.”
Bring your family and friends for an enchanting afternoon of sweet treats, merry activities, and the opportunity to meet Santa himself.
Sponsored by the Morton Ranch Elementary PTA, “Cookies with Santa” promises to be a magical event filled with joy and holiday spirit. It’s a wonderful occasion for children and their families to celebrate the holiday season and create cherished memories that will last a lifetime.
Morton Ranch Junior High Community Cookout- FREE EVENT!
Katy High School Performing Arts Center: Santa Meet & Greet
Come out to the Katy Theatre Black Box on Saturday, November 11th from 10:00 -12:30 for our annual Santa Meet & Greet!
Our Thespians will have crafts, snacks, and lots of fun ready for you, not to mention getting to see the big guy himself, Santa! Tickets available for pre-purchase or at the door.
ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT/GUARDIAN.
Katy Theatre c/o Katy High School 6331 Hwy Blvd. Katy, TX 77494
281.237.6700 Katy High School Main Office
281.237.1936 Katy Theatre Department Office Line (Direct)
Legacy Parent Focus for November: School Safety
This month's topic is SCHOOL SAFETY
November 15th
Session will be held at Legacy Stadium
6:00-7:00 p.m.
DID YOU KNOW? Katy ISD has a NEW community resource guide for families!
This resource directory was compiled as an aid to our Katy ISD students, parents and community members in locating local resources. Inclusion in this directory does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of services by district. Katy ISD spans three counties, Harris, Fort Bend and Waller so please be advised that some services are specific to the county of residence. This directory includes the most commonly used nonprofit, private, local, state and government resources available and is not intended to be complete. Directory information is rapidly changing and can become outdated. If you find any errors or have information on new resources for consideration, please feel free to contact us.
Important Links for Volunteers
NO PHOTOS OR VIDEO ALLOWED DURING YOUR LUNCH VISIT IN THE CAFETERIA. THANK YOU!
With flu season hitting early this year, the clinic staff wanted to provide the families of Morton Ranch Elementary with some important information regarding staying healthy during this flu season. To prevent widespread flu in the school, we recommend that your child stay home from school if experiencing flu or cold symptoms.
To decide whether to send your child to school, please consider the following guidelines:
Keep your child at home for treatment and observation if he or she has any of these symptoms:
• Fever- greater than 100°F and your child should stay home until at least 24 hours after they no longer have a fever. This should be determined without the use of fever-reducing medicines (any medicine that contains ibuprofen or acetaminophen).
• Vomiting (even once)
• Diarrhea
• Chills
• General malaise or feelings of fatigue, discomfort, weakness, or muscle aches
• Frequent cough
• Lots of nasal congestion with frequent blowing of the nose
To help prevent the flu and other colds, teach your children good hygiene habits:
• Wash hands frequently (Using a paper tissue, throw it away and then wash hands)
• Do not touch eyes, nose, or mouth
• Cover mouth and nose with elbow when sneezing or coughing
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick
It is recommended everyone 6 months of age and older get a seasonal flu vaccine each year.
Consult your family doctor for recommendations on which flu vaccine to get. For more information on where to find a flu vaccine near you, use the link below: hhttps://www.vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/
For additional information please contact your healthcare provider or campus nurse.
Does your child have fever, diarrhea, or vomiting?
Your child must be 24 hours free of the above symptoms without medication and/or complete 24 hours on an antibiotic before returning to school
If your child has a fever (100.0 or above), please call in your child’s absence at 281-234-0300.
- We do not keep extra clothes in the clinic.
- Please pack extra clothes in your child’s backpack to help (all ages)
- All medications must be kept in the clinic.
Make sure your child eats a good breakfast and packs a snack. It’s hard for your child to have fun learning when they’re hungry!
REMINDER THAT ALL STUDENTS AT MRE SHOULD HAVE A CHANGE OF CLOTHES
Our clinic needs your help! All students at MRE need a change of clothes in their backpack. We want to minimize the amount of instruction that students miss when an accident occurs. Students should be able to change clothes in the clinic and return to class. However, students are often waiting in the clinic for a change of clothes, resulting in the loss of instruction.
Students often need a change of clothes for nosebleeds, food/drink accidents, sickness, etc.
YMCA After School Program at MRE
YMCA After School programs are more than child care. They offer structured activities that are age appropriate while encouraging a fun and active way to extend learning from the classroom. Housed in MORTON RANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, children learn skills for their future like building confidence and social awareness with a comprehensive curriculum that covers STEM, literacy, arts & humanities, social and emotional well-being, physical fitness, empathy, service learning and more.
Click the flyer below for more information.
MAVS MATRIX 2023-2024
Check out our new MAVS MATRIX!
M- I will make good decisions
A- I will act responsibly
V- I will value hard work (with appropriate voice levels)
S- I will show kindness
*our students recite MAVS expectations during morning announcements!
We review behavior expectations for various locations throughout the school: cafeteria, hallway, bus, restrooms, playground and classroom settings.
We will continue to share the matrix with students and families so that we can use common language such as voice levels, "space bubbles" and the MAVS acronym. We hope this will help students, teachers, and parents reinforce positive behavior on the Ranch!
BELL SCHEDULE (Horario de campana)
Returning families-have you completed the annual update for your child?
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) school nutrition program known as the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) enables all students at CEP eligible campuses to receive FREE breakfast and lunch meals throughout the 2022-23 school year. MRE is one of the Katy ISD campuses that have met USDA eligibility for the CEP free meals program for the 2023-2024 school year! All MRE students are eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch each day.
While families at CEP campuses no longer have to apply for Free and Reduced lunch, it is critical that EVERY family completes the annual update, so the campus will continue to qualify for free meals and so that applicable fees may be waived (more at the secondary level). Parents/Guardians with families that are returning to MRE will receive messages reminding them to complete the update.
Yearbooks are delivered to the school at a later time in the Spring.
Morton Ranch Elementary
Website: https://www.katyisd.org/campus/MRE/Pages/default.aspx
Location: 2502 North Mason Road, Katy, TX, USA
Phone: 281-234-0330
Twitter (X): @MREMavs