Eagle Updates

• From Mrs. Barry
• 4th & 5th graders - SHS Volleyball Game
• SBISD Transportation - We're Hiring!
• 2nd-5th grade: Lawrenz Health Fitness Extravaganza
• Fall in Love with CTE
• MWE Calendar

PTA News:

• EagleFest Carnival - Last week for PreSale!
• Big Form - Last week for Birthday Marquee and more!
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Yearbook Contest
• Free Fall Festival

This is one of my favorite times of the year because I get to spend a lot of time in one of my favorite places - Aggieland! This weekend was especially great, because it was a reunion of sorts for my husband's college dorm buddies. We saw friends we haven't seen in years! These guys had the best time, laughing, joking, and ribbing each other. The teasing and insults flew - in fact, if you didn't know them, you would think they didn't like each other based on the unkind things they said!

As I listened to them, I couldn't help but think of something that has been happening with some of our Eagles. Just like my husband's buddies were ribbing each other, some of our students have been "roasting" other students, saying unkind things in an attempt to playfully tease or joke around. Unfortunately, elementary students don't have the emotional maturity that 50+ year old men do, and a lot of feelings have been hurt. The "jokes" have been taken too far, and have been said to some who didn't understand that they were an attempt at humor, and not meant to be hurtful.

Two of our Eagle Expectations are Be Kind and Be Respectful. Using teasing or sarcasm, even in a playful manner, doesn't match these tenets, and we are working hard to instill this in our students daily. Please help us in talking to your children about this - not everyone finds the same things funny, and we must be respectful in all of our interactions at school.

Thank you for your continued support! Together we continue to build MWE's amazing legacy! #60years

Attention 4th and 5th graders please see the attached flyer which was passed out through Health Fitness this week for an opportunity to attend a Stratford High School Volleyball Game with us, free of charge on Tuesday October 1st! Fill out all both wavers and the top of the information sheet and turn into Coach Harvey or Pearce by Monday September 23rd to register! No late registration can be accepted, to give our wonderful Nurse enough time to check through medical alerts for those attending.

Go Spartans!

2nd – 5th Grade Students – check out this fun opportunity!

Paper copies will be passed out to all interested 2nd-5th graders beginning this week, but feel free to print and use these forms as well. Water activity form is only necessary for those who select a swimming session. All forms and $ are due no later than 9/30/24.

Lawrenz Health Fitness Extravaganza

Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

at Spring Oaks Middle School: 2150 Shadowdale

Sponsored By: Spring Branch Health Fitness Teachers Association

The Extravaganza will feature instruction in 14 sports and/or activities to SBISD elementary students in 2nd through 5th grade. The students will participate in three (3) different sessions and the cost for the event is $20.00 cash or check.

• Please make your check payable to SBISD.
• Submit your registration form and fee to your Health Fitness teacher no later than Monday, September 30, 2024.
• Same day registration will not be allowed.

The proceeds from the event will go to the Spring Branch Health Fitness Teachers Association to be used for scholarships, teacher training and other activities. Scan the QR Code to fill out the registration form for your student(s).

Date: Saturday, October 19

Time: 10 AM – 1 PM
Location: Memorial High School
Audience: K-8th grade students and families

This event will feature a fun, hands-on experience with a trunk or treat atmosphere. Costumes are encouraged but not required. High school teachers and students will set up booths and attractions for families, creating an interactive and engaging environment.

Reminder: Every week we have T-2-4 Tuesday - students are encouraged to wear their favorite college or military shirt. Fridays are MWE Spirit Day! Wear your Eagle attire!

September 25

Early Release - Students dismissed at 12:00 Noon

No lunch visitors, please!

September 26

2nd grade field trip - AYAM

CIT Meeting

September 30

First day for Watch DOGS

Deadline for Birthday Marquee, Family/Business Sponsorship

October 3

5th grade field trip - Camp Allen

Kinder Hands on Science

October 4

Stratford Homecoming - wear green!

Last week to prepurchase tickets, wristbands, t-shirts, parking raffle tickets and Chick-Fil-A meals for EagleFest Carnival. Order today to avoid the longs lines. Note - Chick-Fil-A meals and t-shirts are ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PRESALE.

Last week (September 30th deadline) to purchase Birthday Marquee, Family Sponsorship and Business Sponsorship.

Calling all volunteers! We need lots of you! Please visit www.mwepta.com/open_forms to see all the opportunities.

Entries for the Yearbook Cover Content are due Tuesday, October 1st. Learn more about how to submit your child's work at https://www.mwepta.com/assets/03611/Yearbook/MWE_Cover_Contest_2024-25.pdf

Check out this free Fall Festival open to the community in Nottingham Park!

For additional information, go to our website: www.mwepta.com.

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