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100th Day of School
💘 Upcoming Events 💘
Thursday, February 1st!
Celebrate 100 days of learning by wearing a "100" items on a shirt: buttons, eyes, bells, stickers etc., wearing a "100th Day" shirt, or dressing up as a 100 year old.
National School Counseling Week!
February 5th-9th
Thank you, Mrs. Langley and Ms. Uribe for all you do! We appreciate you!
Afterschool Tutorials: 2nd-5th
February 5th, 6th, 13th, 20th
February 26th & 27th-Second grade ONLY
GLOW Party
Monday, February 5th. during PE
World Read Aloud Day
On February 7th, Storyvoice, Scholastic’s digital home will host seven live author shows. Classrooms will be able to join live author sessions, or watch from Home! https://storyvoice.scholastic.com/streams/public
Valentine Fundraiser
February 7th
Pre-paid Only
Battle of the Books
Elementary Virtual Competition
Thursday, February 8th
Good Luck to our Bluebonnet Team: Katelyn Aguilar, Aleina Rodriguez, Ximena Aguilera, and Isabel Fajardo
5th Grade Favorites Dance
Friday, February 9th
8:30am-10:00 am
No Classes
Monday, February 12th
BLUE Ribbon Week
Join us in celebrating Blue Ribbon Week!
February 13th-16th 💙
*Dress up days optional
Teacher Workday- No Classes
Monday, February 19th
February Maverick Monthly Virtual Assembly
Friday, February 16, 2024
PK-2nd @ 8:00am
3rd-5th @ 9 am
*Link will be shared
District Benchmarks 3rd-5th
Mon., Feb. 26th-5th Grade Math
Tues., Feb. 27th-4th Grade Math
Wed., Feb. 28th- 3rd Grade Math
Thurs., Feb. 29th-5th Grade Science
UIL Meets and Practice Dates
Saturday, February 3rd @ Salinas
Saturday, March 2nd @ Cavazos
AR Celebrations
Wednesday, February 21st - Congratulations to our students in K-5th that met their AR goals for the 4th reporting period! They will enjoy a movie in their classroom-they may bring snacks, (day will be designated by their teacher).
Fill the Bucket
January 22-February 14th
Our City Council will be helping Precinct 3 Fill the Bucket with Pet Supplies for Yaqui Animal Rescue.
Pre-K Round-Up
February 19-23rd
What is Pre-K Round-Up?"- It's a week-long celebration where both new and returning parents have the opportunity to dive into the magic of our outstanding elementary schools and academies. https://www.mcisd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=247476&type=d&pREC_ID=570055
Online Registration
Online Registration opened January 29th!
Enroll your chil(ren) today!
Click on the link below.
https://www.mcisd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=247476&type=d&pREC_ID=570055
MCISD History Expo
Students will highlight their History projects
February 22, 2024
5:00pm-7:00pm
@ KWJH
February 24th, 7am-5pm
@Brownsville VMHS
Good Luck to our Maverick TEAMS!
"THE Shooting Stars" - sponsor, Mrs. V. Garza
"The Invincible Mavericks" (kinder) and "The Invincible Smart Stars"- (1st grade)-sponsor, Mrs. D. Mora
AMH Kids Heart Challenge
February 16th
American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge, focuses on whole body well-being, helping students improve their own health and better their character while raising life-saving donations for the American Heart Association to help kids with special hearts.
* sessions during PE
Coffee with the Counselors
Calling all Parents-Join us for Coffee with the Counselors on February 14th! Join us as we unravel the secrets of Parent-Child Bonds in our upcoming presentation. Brace yourselves for insights, laughs, and a sprinkle of parenting magic. Secure your spot by tapping into our Google Form here: https://forms.gle/Y6DYuyVb8ThNLfst8
Don't miss out-mark your calendars now!
Llamando a todos los padres: únanse a nosotros para un Café con las Consejeras. ¡Acompáñanos mientras descubrimos los secretos de los Vínculos entre Padres e Hijos en nuestra próxima presentación! Prepárate para revelaciones, risas y una pizca de magia en la crianza. ¡No te lo pierdas! Marca la fecha en tu calendario ahora. Aseguren su lugar ingresando a nuestro Formulario de Google aquí.
Counselor's Corner
February 5th-16th: Kindness Matters
February 19th-March 1st: Test Taking Skills
FEBRUARY: Capturing Kid's Hearts -CKH
Spark the Heart: KINDNESS- Be friendly and compassionate.
Chispea El Corazon: RESPETO- Ser simpatico y compasivo.
Project Resspect
February 5th-9th: Giving Compliments
February 13th-16th; 20th-23rd: Accepting Compliments
February 26th-March 1st: Introducing Yourself