
May 2024-2025
Maxfield Elementary Parent Newsletter
Its Teacher Appreciation Week
π Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5th-8th! π
Parents + Teachers= Student Success
Our teachers go above and beyond every day to help our kids learn, grow, and succeed! π Letβs show them how much we appreciate their hard work, patience, and dedication!
π‘ Easy Ways to Show Your Appreciation:
π Monday: Send a sweet note, drawing, or card from your child! πβ€οΈ
πΈ Tuesday: Bring a small treat (favorite snack, drink, or candy). π«π₯€
π¨ Wednesday: Have your child create a special art piece or thank-you sign! π¨πΆ
π Thursday: Send in a small gift or school supplies to help refresh their classroom! ππ
Even a simple "thank you" message can make a teacherβs day! π Letβs come together as a school family and shower our teachers with love.
Drop off items with your child, send them in their backpack, or bring them to the officeβweβll take care of the rest! Letβs make this week extra special for our amazing teachers! ππ
MAY
π’ Exciting May Updates! π’
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May 2nd β Bad Weather Day βοΈ No School!
π May 5th-8th β Teacher Appreciation Week! π Our teachers work hard for your childβletβs show them some love! π Parents + Teacher = Student success.
π₯ May 8th β Pastries with Parents β A sweet way to start the day! 7:20 meet by front office to sign in and pick up your child.
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May 9th β Flex Day (Attendance Only) π
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May 15th β Field Day! π Weβre looking for volunteers to help make this day extra fun! Contact Ms. Spivey if you can help.
πΆ May 19th β Band Concert at 12:00 pm π΅
β° May 21st & 22nd β Early Release Days at 1:00 pm π«
π May 22nd β Awards Ceremony at 9:00 am & Kindergarten Graduation at 10:00 am π Plus, itβs the Last Day of School! π
Letβs make the last month of school AMAZING! π
Please make sure your kids show up everyday.
π Summer School Fun at Maxfield Elementary! π
Gorman ISD is excited to offer a Summer Enrichment Experience for qualifying students in 2nd β 4th grade who attend a Title I elementary campus!
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Dates: May 28th- June 12th
π Time: Monday β Thursday, 8:30 AM β 11:30 PM (No school on Fridays!)
π‘ Who Should Attend?
Students who did not pass one or more subject areas during the school year or struggled on benchmark tests are highly encouraged to attend. π Teachers will be sending letters out soon for those who they would like to see in attendance.
Policy and Parent Involvement links below
Title 1
Title I Funds Overview for This Year
This year, Title I funds total $90,022. These funds are allocated to support:
- Staffing
- RTI (Response to Intervention)
- Intervention materials
- Classroom curriculum
Resources for Home Use:
One of the materials available for home use is IXL, a valuable tool to support student learning beyond the classroom.
Annual Title I Meetings:
Title I meetings are held annually at the beginning of the school year. This year's meeting took place on August 27th to discuss funding and support.
Thank you for your continued support as we use these resources to enhance student learning and success!
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Maxfield Elementary
Elementary Principal
Email: csnider@gormanisd.net
Website: www.gormanisd
Phone: 254-734-3171
Facebook: facebook.com/GormanMaxfieldElementary
Maxfield Elementary Principal 254-734-3171