Mahanay News- April 12, 2021
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Attention: Parents of Virtual 1st, 3rd, and 4th Grade Learners
If your student is learning virtually, we have the next textbooks for you to pick up for your students. Please come to the school between 8:15 am and 4:00pm to pick up the next textbook to be ready for the next unit in virtual learning. If you are unable to come at those times, please let your child's teacher know and we can make arrangements.
1st grade- My Book 5
3rd- Math Review Book
4th- Math Review Book
If your student is learning in-person, we will give them to them in their classrooms.
You are invited to Mahanay’s Virtual Painting Party! --“Painting With TYRA”
When: Friday, April 30th
Time: 6:00p.m.
Where: ZOOM (Zoom info provided after you register)
Painting supplies will be provided! You must sign up using the link below, so we can send the materials to you. Materials will be sent home with students prior to the event. If your child is virtual, you will need to make arrangements to come to Mahanay to retrieve your supplies.
- Spaces are limited.
- Only timely received requests will receive supplies, no exceptions.
**If you have questions, please contact Ms. Ogoe at ckogoe@ga.aliefisd.net.
Enrollment is Open for Full Day Pre-K for the 2021-2022 School Year!
Enrollment is open for our full-day Pre- K and for next year! Space is limited. Please register using the link below! If you have any questions, please call our registrar, Ms. Debbie Martin or email questions to her at Debbie.Martin@aliefisd.net.
If your child is already enrolled at Mahanay and will be returning next year, you do not need to register again.
Dates to Remember
Brighter Bites- Wednesday, April 14th
PreK and Kindergarten Parade- Thursday, April 15th- 4:15-5:00pm
Progress Reports Go Home- Thursday, April 15th
Artwork of the Week!
Below is art created by Aiden in 2nd grade and Esther in 4th grade.
Keep up the great work, artists!
Counselor's Corner
If you feel your student needs to speak to a counselor, please email our counselor, Ms. Virginia Murnane, at Virginia.Murnane@aliefisd.net.
Health Matters!
April Family/Caregiver Newsletter from Special Education
Mahanay Student Masks are on Sale!!
We have 2 student mask options:
· Grey mask with a navy blue star and white lettering (pictured on the left)
· Navy Blue mask with a yellow star and white lettering (pictured on the right)
Join Ms. Ogoe for our Family Center Activities
Alief Families we are here for you. Click below to view resources to help you through this recovery season, and also view our Virtual Family Center Schedules. Our Family Centers are open for you.
Curbside Library for Virtual Students
Curbside library pickup days are Tuesday and Thursday. Ms. Nance, our librarian, will contact you to arrange a pickup time after you have filled out your child's preferences on the form below.
After books are returned, they are sanitized and held for a few days before being checked out to another student.
Health and Safety Reminders!
As we go further into cold and flu season and as covid numbers are still high in our area, please remember to keep students at home if they are experiencing any of the symptoms below:
● Fever or chills
● Cough
● Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
● Muscle or body aches
● Headache
● New loss of taste or smell
● Sore throat
● Congestion or runny nose
● Nausea or vomiting
● Diarrhea
● Fatigue
Alief ISD offers FREE Covid testing for all students and staff. Please see the information below for details.
The Crump rapid testing site is open at the times shown below:
- Monday to Friday - 8:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Saturday - 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The South Ticket Booth is located off High Star between S Dairy Ashford Rd. and Cook Rd.
Please notify your child's teacher if they are showing symptoms.
Mahanay Dress Code
- Masks are required
- Any solid color collared shirts
- Pants or knee length shorts (khaki, navy, or blue jeans)
- Dresses and skirts must be knee length (Khaki or navy)
- Fridays are college shirt day! Wear the college shirt of your choice!
- Mahanay School Shirts can be worn any day of the week.
- Jeans may be worn with a Mahanay School Shirt any day of the week
If your child comes to school out of dress code, we will give you a call and ask you to bring the appropriate attire.
***Please allow your student to practice wearing a mask at home, so they can get used to it. They will have it on for a long time during the day at school.
Breakfast and Lunch Menus for 2021
Mahanay Spirit shirts for Sale!
For our in-person learners, you can send money at any time. Your student can give it to their teacher or bring it to the front office before school.
For our virtual learners, please email our school secretary, Ms. Juana Lima, with your size preference. This includes the discounted shirts below. She will set up a time for you to come to the school to pay for the shirt and pick it up! Her email address is Juana.Lima-Reslan@aliefisd.net
There is no deadline to purchase shirts. They will be available until supplies last!
Shirt A
YM, YL, AS, AM, AL
Shirt B
YS, YM, YL, AS, AM, AL
Shirt C
YM, AL
Shirt D
YS, YM, YL, AS, AM, AL
Shirt E
YS, YM, AS, AM, AL
Tardies and Early Release
Tardies:
Students are tardy if they arrive after 7:55 am. If your child arrives after 7:55 am, they will receive a tardy pass from the front office when they walk in. Parents are no longer permitted to walk them in if they are late. You may walk them to the door, and we will help them get to class from there.
Early Release:
If you need to pick your child up from school early, please call the front office to let them know. 281-983-8355. If you call and let us know when you are close, we can get your child ready for you when you arrive.
We do still need to check your ID before we release any children. When you arrive, please come to the front door with your mask on and your ID ready to show a staff member. After we have verified your ID, we will release your student to you.
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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