Dear Menchaca Families,
Get ready for a fun-filled week as we celebrate Read Across America Week! 🎉 This special week is all about sharing the joy of reading, exploring new books, and building a love for storytelling with our little learners. Each day, we’ll have exciting activities that bring books to life, so be sure to ask your child about their favorite stories from the week!
After all the reading fun, it will be time to relax and recharge over Spring Break. We encourage you to take this time to enjoy quality moments together while keeping the learning going in simple and playful ways. Here are some fun, free activities you can do at home with your Pre-K and Kinder students:
📖 Story Time Adventures – Visit your local library or cozy up at home with a good book. Take turns “reading” by letting your child tell the story using the pictures!
🔤 Letter Hunts – Pick a letter of the day and find things around the house or outside that start with that letter. Make it a scavenger hunt for extra fun!
🎨 Creative Crafts – Draw, paint, or make a craft based on a favorite story. Encourage your child to retell the story as they create.
🎶 Rhyme Time Fun – Sing nursery rhymes, make up silly rhyming words, or play a rhyming word game while driving or during bath time.
🌳 Outdoor Learning – Take a nature walk and talk about what you see, hear, and feel. Practice counting steps, spotting colors, or describing different textures.
We hope you enjoy a restful and fun Spring Break! Thank you for your continued support in making learning exciting and meaningful for our young students.
Happy Reading!
MECC Leadership Team
March 3
- Dr. Seuss's Birthday - dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss character
March 4
- One Fish, Two Fish - wear red and blue
March 5
- Dr. Seuss's Book of Animals - dress in animal print
March 6
- Oh the Places You'll Go - wear a shirt of a place you have visited!
March 7
- Student Holiday / Staff Development
March 10 - 14
- Spring Break
- St. Patrick's Day - wear green or clover/shamrocks
March 18
- 9am - 12pm Vaccine Clinic
March 19
- Class Group Pictures
March 20
- 2025-2026 PK & Kinder New Student Registration
March 21
- World Down Syndrome Day - wear blue & yellow with colorful socks!
To ensure student safety and proper supervision, all students must be picked up no later than 3:00 PM.
Dismissal begins each day at 2:30 P.M. and as a courtesy to parents runs until 3:00 P.M. We understand that unforeseen circumstances can occur, but if you are running late, please contact the front office as soon as possible at 210-882-1610
Sending someone new to pick up your child? Make sure they have the proper pick-up tag!
For the safety of all students, all vehicles must display the correct pick-up tag. If a tag is not present, the driver will be directed to the front office for an ID check before the student is released. Remember additional tags can be purchased in the front office for $5.00 Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe!
Attendance Affects School Funding
Every school day counts—not just for your child’s learning, but also for our school’s funding. In Texas, public schools receive funding based on Average Daily Attendance (ADA), which means that each day a student is absent, the school loses funding.
💰 Why does this matter?
The funding our school receives helps provide important resources like teachers, classroom materials, and student programs. When students miss school, it directly impacts the financial support available to enhance their learning experience.
🏫 What can you do?
- Make school attendance a priority.
- Schedule appointments outside of school hours when possible.
- Encourage your child to attend, even on non-instructional days.
We understand that sometimes absences are unavoidable due to illness or emergencies. If your child must be absent, be sure to send a note to the school to ensure proper documentation. Thank you for your partnership in making every school day count!
