MPE Panther eNews

MPE Families,

I hope this message finds you well and that you had a wonderful weekend!

The start of the 2024-2025 school year is only a few days away! We are very excited to have students and staff back together on campus. In this week’s newsletter you will find important information about what everyone can expect during these first few days of school.We have a NEW car rider procedure. There is more information on the procedure in the newsletter. Please plan accordingly, as our drop off lines will be long. Be sure to be courteous of others and pack your patience. Safety will continue to be our top priority and I need the entire community’s help to ensure a safe and successful start of the school year.

Lastly, please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. It is important that the lines of communication between all members of our school community remain open and available.Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education. Together, we can make this school year a memorable and successful one.

Here's to a great year! GO PANTHERS!

Thank you,

Nelly Vaccaro

Principal

Memorial Parkway Elementary

THIS WEEK:

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WHATS COMING UP:

Wednesday August 28th

• VIPs Kickoff Meeting- 9AM

Thursday August 29th

• VIPs Kickoff Meeting- 6PM

Monday September 2nd

• Student and Staff Holiday

**NEW** CAR RIDER PROCEDURES

Grades 1 – 5 will use the Park Tree Lane entrance from the west just past Park Knoll. Follow the designated parent drive lane.

Grades Pre-K, Kindergarten, and all Teacher Assist will use the Park Wind entrance from the north and follow the designated parent drive lane.

The front drive is for Daycare buses only.

Parent drives will close at 7:50AM to allow our staff to return to their classrooms. Please bring your child to school on time.

**NUEVO** Procedimientos para estudiantes que llegan en coche

Estudiantes de grado 1 – 5 entran por la calle Park Tree del oeste pasando la calle Park Knoll. Siga el carril designado para padres.

Estudiantes de grado Pre-K, Kindergarten, y Ayuda Designado entran por la calle Park Wind de norte. Siga el carril designado para padres.

La entrada de coches al frente es solamente para autobuses de guardería.

Los carriles para padres cierran a las 7.50am. Por favor de traer a sus hijos/hijas a tiempo.

Dear Registered SMART Tag Parents/Guardians,

This school year, the SMART Tag web-based Parent Portal will be replaced by the Smart Tag app. Parents may download the app via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

The SMART Tag app notifies parents when their child’s bus is on its way to pick up, or drop off, at the student’s designated stop. It also provides instant updates about delays, route alterations, or emergencies.

Parents who already have a Smart tag account will be able to use that same login information to access the app.

Katy ISD

Katy ISD’s PowerSchool Enrollment will open on Friday, July 26, for new students for the 2024-2025 school year. Families can access PowerSchool online and will need to create an account to register their students.

Parents can register their new student(s) by visiting the PowerSchool Enrollment webpage and clicking the Online Registration icon found on Katy ISD’s home page.

If you have a child who is currently enrolled in Katy ISD, no action is required until Thursday, August 1, when the Annual Student Update opens.

Mark your calendar for these important dates:

• Friday, July 26 – New Student Registration re-opens.
• Thursday, August 1 – Annual Student Update opens for all students.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to submit a parent inquiry through the corresponding registration email found on the district’s Enrollment Questions webpage.

Katy ISD

State law requires students in Texas schools to be immunized against certain vaccine preventable diseases or submit required documentation for an exemption. Information below, provided by the Katy ISD Health Services Department, offering an opportunity for students needing to receive the necessary vaccines for school entry.

Vaccines will be provided by Texas Vaccine Institute

When: August 8, 9, 12, 13 and 14
Where: Katy ISD – Professional Development Annex Building
6361 South Stadium Lane

Time: 9:00AM – 11:00AM and 2:00PM – 5:00PM

Cost: 1 Vaccine $15; 2 Vaccines $25; 3 Vaccines or more $35

TVI will accept cash, Credit and Debit Card for payment.

Bring: Parent Notification of Immunization Due form (provided to you by your campus nurse)
Personal Immunization Record
Insurance Card (if insured)

If there are any questions regarding state required immunizations, you may consult with your campus nurse or call the Katy ISD Health Services Department at 281-396—2629 for assistance

All students in grades 3rd-5th will receive a Chromebook that will be assigned to them the first week of school. Their Chromebook will be going home every day with them. These are ways to help them be successful with the Chromebook:

1. It is highly recommended to purchase the insurance for your child’s Chromebook. This is done during annual enrollment. If you opted out, you could always go back with in 30 days and opt to have the insurance.

2. Always charge it when you get home from school and place it back in your backpack so that you are prepared for the next school day.

3. Remember to treat it with care and respect. Do not throw it or eat when using your Chromebook. If the Chromebook breaks and needs to be replaced it will be the parents’ responsibility to repair or replace the device.

Thank you,

MPE Administration

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Nelly Vaccaro, Principal

Elizabeth Hull, Assistant Principal for Grades Pk/K 2 & 4

Talya Robertson, Assistant Principal for Grades 1, 3 & 5

Maria Araujo, Instructional Coordinator

Veronica Martinez, Bilingual Counselor

AprilMRichardson, Counselor

Melissa Palestina, Librarian

Tess Hall, Principal's Secretary

Memorial Parkway Elementary is designated as a Title 1 school. All children in Title I schools benefit from additional technology, staff, and programs. Because there are more adults to help children, all children receive more individualized and small-group instruction. The goal of Title I services is to accelerate academic achievement so that all children meet or exceed state and federal standards of performance.

In addition to these extra supports, we know that parent and family engagement is also key in providing our students the best experience possible. Please read our Title 1 documents here:

• Parent and Family Engagement Policy
• School/Parent Compact