Morton Ranch Elementary
October 10, 2023
Dear Maverick Families,
Prop A includes new schools, renovations for aging campuses, safety and security upgrades and MORE! There are over 1,200 campus projects included in the Bond 2023 package, including important items for our own campus! https://www.katyisd.org/Page/10218
Lori Maurer
Principal
KISD Professional Learning Day
Big Kahuna Fundraiser
Please visit BigKahunaPrime.Net- Enter Code 9850 to Register for MRE
- Return all brochures on October 12th.
- Online sales will end October 19th at midnight.
- Students that sell 10 items will be invited to the Big Kahuna Snowcone Party (to be held at a later date).
Author Chris Barton will be here on October 10th!
For the month of October, students and educators across the nation are raising
awareness about the struggles associated with dyslexia. Recognizing the significant educational
implications of this learning difference allows for increased opportunities to ensure early
diagnosis and intervention for individuals with dyslexia.
Additionally, parents and educators can visit the Katy ISD Dyslexia Parent and Educator Canvas
course to learn more about dyslexia and find resources to support their students. The course can
be accessed by visiting https://katyisd.instructure.com/courses/181816.
Sessions are only available for parents of PK-2 students who are English learners and are participating in an ESL or Bilingual program in Katy ISD. Please select 1 session to attend. You will be sent a Zoom link a day before the session you selected.
Las sesiones solo están disponibles para los padres de estudiantes de PK-2 que están aprendiendo inglés y están participando en un programa de ESL o bilingüe en Katy ISD. Seleccione la sesión a la que desea asistir. Se le enviará un enlace de Zoom un dÃa antes de la sesión.
Parent Checklists due soon for grades 1-11!
Get ready for a spooktacular celebration filled with fun, treats, and a dash of Halloween magic!
Join us at Morton Ranch Elementary’s Trunk or Treat event, where families come together for an evening of delightful trick-or-treating, creative decorations, and a festive atmosphere.
Sponsored by the Morton Ranch Elementary PTA, the Trunk or Treat event is a safe and exciting alternative to traditional neighborhood trick-or-treating.
This family-friendly gathering brings the community together in a fun-filled environment, perfect for children of all ages to enjoy a memorable Halloween experience.
Please check the PTA page for details!
Donate a bag of candy for our Trunk or Treat event!
Save the Date!
November 10th, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. at Morton Ranch Elementary
Pre-Order forms for t-shirts are going home in backpacks this week.
Orders are due by Tuesday, October 17th.
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.
- Eclipse-Safe Glasses and water will be provided.
- Bring a lawn chair or blanket to comfortably enjoy watching the eclipse
- All students MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Enjoy learning about the solar eclipse, build a bottle rocket, and get your face painted!
Click the flyer below to register!
**This event will NOT take place at MRE. Please go to the high school campus!**
NO PHOTOS OR VIDEO ALLOWED DURING YOUR LUNCH VISIT IN THE CAFETERIA. THANK YOU!
Legacy Parent Academy sessions aim to inform parents, staff, and community members about relevant topics related to academics and student well-being. Academy sessions are supplemental to campus-based programs and initiatives. Sessions will be held at Legacy Stadium.
ONE PILL KILLS: FENTANYL AWARENESS.
October 25th at Legacy Stadium from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Updates from Art
Students are busy creating art for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Art Competition.
Ms.VanPelt & Ms.Allen
Updates from P.E.
Your child has P.E. class every other day at MRE
Please make sure they wear the appropriate shoes (rubber soles, closed-toed, and closed heel).
Crocs, sandals, and boots are not safe while in P.E.
Updates from Music
​Students at MRE develop music literacy through creative expression as they sing, play, read, write and move. Through creative performance, students are provided the opportunity to perform a variety of repertoire from different musical periods both vocally and instrumentally. Understanding music’s role in history, analyzing and evaluating their own music and the music of other artists becomes part of the examination process fostered in the music classroom.
Attention parents of students in Stampede or Coral Ensemble: Fee is due soon!
The Stampede and Coral Ensemble fee is due October 21st.
Parents may pay the $40.00 fee using Pay N' Go .
Important Links for Volunteers
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!
Mommies & Mavericks! Save the Date for Future Volunteer Opportunities!
Guidelines for Car Riders
In an effort to continue to improve the efficiency and safety of our car rider line, we would like to take this opportunity to review guidelines for car riders.
Morning Arrival:
Encourage your child to be prepared to quickly exit your vehicle as you stop.
Children should always exit your vehicle on the passenger side. This is a huge safety concern for us.
Please adjust car seats so your children can exit/enter on the passenger side.
When the vehicle in front of you begins unloading, you should also begin to unload.
Please remain in the line and wait for the cars in front of you to exit.
During arrival, for safety reasons, parents may not drop children in the parking lot or walk them to the front door.
Afternoon Dismissal:
Hang the car tag in the car each day when you come to pick up your child.
Tags should not be removed until the child has been loaded into the car.
Parents will procede through parent drive and follow the directions of MRE staff members.
During dismissal, for safety reasons, parents may not pick up children at the front door.
Please refrain from using your cell phone in the school zone AT ALL TIMES. This is for the safety of all children and it is a state law.
We understand the safety of your child is important (car seat, booster seat, seat belt, etc.), however, please do not get out of your car while in the car loading zone to buckle in your child. Please pull up to the designated cone, turn your hazard lights on, and quickly and safely buckle in your child.
Please stay calm and wait your turn.
In the absence of the school generated car rider tag, parents must park and come inside the office with a picture ID to receive a new card and check out their child.
Refer to the map (posted below) for the car rider routes for all grade levels.
Please refrain from entering the bus loading zone during arrival and dismissal!
CLINIC/HEALTH INFORMATION
Estimados padres,
Aprender, comer y usar el baño puede ser complicado para los jóvenes estudiantes. Por favor envÃe los siguientes artÃculos para que podamos estar preparados para una situación complicada en la escuela. ¡Gracias!
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