🎃 Making Memories on the Hayride! 🍂

Our Memorial Elementary students and staff had a fantastic time this week taking a nice, scenic hayride! We absolutely loved building these fun student experiences and seeing all the bright, smiling faces.

We are incredibly grateful to our generous business sponsor for providing the truck, trailer, hay, and driver to make this event so successful! Thank you for helping us create wonderful memories for our students!

#MemorialElementary #StudentExperiences #HayrideFun #CommunityPartners #MES
5 months ago, Memorial Elementary
MES Students on a hayride.
MES Students on a hayride.
MES Students on a hayride.
MES Students on a hayride.
MES Students on a hayride.
MES Students on a hayride.
MES Students on a hayride.
MES Students on a hayride.
MES Students on a hayride.
MES Students on a hayride.
📚 Memorial Elementary Event Alert! 📚

Join us for a fun and engaging evening of Holiday Bingo, Books & Bites!

Get valuable strategies, tips, and tools to support your child’s reading development while enjoying a free meal and games.

When: Thursday, December 4th at 5:30 PM

Where: Memorial Elementary School

What: Presented by New Worlds Reading & Heartland Educational Consortium.

Pre-register today! Scan the QR code on the flyer or use the link: https://tinyurl.com/MESLitEvent2

See you there!

#MemorialElementary #NewWorldsReading #ReadingIsFun #FamilyLiteracy #MESFamily
5 months ago, Memorial Elementary
Flyer for a New Worlds Reading and Heartland Educational Consortium event titled “Holiday Bingo, Books and Bites.” The top shows the UF Lastinger Center for Learning and New Worlds Reading logos above a photo of two young children smiling outdoors. One child holds a “Super Fly Guy” book and worksheet while both wear playful masks. The flyer explains that families can learn reading strategies, enjoy a free meal for registered participants, and take part in reading activities and games. Event details list Thursday, December 4 at 5:30 PM at Memorial Elementary School, 867 Memorial Drive, Sebring, Florida. A QR code and short link are provided for pre-registration. The bottom features the Heartland Educational Consortium logo, the New Worlds Reading website, and social media icons.
Thanksgiving Lunch

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5 months ago, Memorial Elementary
MES families enjoying Thanksgiving lunch with their child.
MES families enjoying Thanksgiving lunch with their child.
MES families enjoying Thanksgiving lunch with their child.
MES families enjoying Thanksgiving lunch with their child.
MES families enjoying Thanksgiving lunch with their child.
MES families enjoying Thanksgiving lunch with their child.
MES families enjoying Thanksgiving lunch with their child.
MES families enjoying Thanksgiving lunch with their child.
MES families enjoying Thanksgiving lunch with their child.
MES families enjoying Thanksgiving lunch with their child.
🦃 Thank You, Families! 🍎

What a wonderful time we had at the Memorial Elementary Thanksgiving Lunch! Thank you to all the families who joined us. Your support means the world and is key to our students' success. We truly appreciate partnering with you! Look at all the smiling facies.

Mark your calendars: We'll see our Kindergarten, 3rd grade, and 5th grade families at our December Christmas Lunch on December 9th!

#MESFamily #ThanksgivingLunch #StudentSuccess #GratefulHeart

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5 months ago, Memorial Elementary
MES families enjoying Thanksgiving lunch with their child.
MES families enjoying Thanksgiving lunch with their child.
MES families enjoying Thanksgiving lunch with their child.
MES families enjoying Thanksgiving lunch with their child.
MES families enjoying Thanksgiving lunch with their child.
MES families enjoying Thanksgiving lunch with their child.
MES families enjoying Thanksgiving lunch with their child.
MES families enjoying Thanksgiving lunch with their child.
MES families enjoying Thanksgiving lunch with their child.
MES families enjoying Thanksgiving lunch with their child.
REMINDER! Tomorrow is Fall Picture Retake Day at Memorial Elementary School! 🔔

If your student missed the original Picture Day or needs a retake, make sure they are ready for the camera on Wednesday, November 19th.

#MES #PictureDay #Lifetouch
5 months ago, Memorial Elementary
Lifetouch graphic announcing Fall Picture Retake Day is tomorrow. The details listed are: School Name: Memorial Elementary School. Picture Day Date: Wednesday, November 19. Picture Day ID: EVTXW2PXD.
🍕📚 What a fun night at Memorial Elementary! 📚🍕

Thank you to all the amazing students and families who came out for our FREE Pizza & Book Pop-Up Night! It was truly great to share this evening with all of you.

We loved seeing so many smiles, happy families getting new books, and, of course, everyone enjoying some delicious pizza!

#MESReads #FamilyNight #Community #PizzaAndBooks #MemorialElementary
5 months ago, Memorial Elementary
MES Families and students at our Fall Family night Book and Pizza pop-up.
MES Families and students at our Fall Family night Book and Pizza pop-up.
MES Families and students at our Fall Family night Book and Pizza pop-up.
MES Families and students at our Fall Family night Book and Pizza pop-up.
MES Families and students at our Fall Family night Book and Pizza pop-up.
MES Families and students at our Fall Family night Book and Pizza pop-up.
MES Families and students at our Fall Family night Book and Pizza pop-up.
MES Families and students at our Fall Family night Book and Pizza pop-up.
MES Families and students at our Fall Family night Book and Pizza pop-up.
📣 MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY FOOD DRIVE! Let's support our families in need! 🍎🥫

We're collecting non-perishable food items to help MES families this season. Every donation makes a difference!

HOW TO HELP: Drop your donations in the special bin located at the Fairmount Plaza Publix. 📍 You'll find the bin by the service desk, close to the newspaper rack.

Thank you for your incredible generosity and for helping us make a positive impact in our community! Let's show how much we care!

#MESStrong #FoodDrive #CommunitySupport #MemorialElementary
5 months ago, Memorial Elementary
Illustration of a donation bin filled with canned goods and boxes. Text reads: “MES Food Drive! Help our families in need. Drop-off location: Fairmount Plaza Publix → Bin near service desk / newspaper rack. Support Memorial Elementary!” A cartoon character wearing a blue and red colonial outfit and hat labeled “MES” stands to the left of the image.
🎉📚 MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY PARENTS: Don't miss this amazing family night TOMORROW! 🍕🎉

Join us for a FREE Pizza & Book Pop-Up Night at MES on Thursday, 11/13, from 4 PM - 6 PM!

Bring the whole family for a fun evening of reading, delicious pizza, and community! This is the perfect chance to snag some new books and connect with our school.

🔥 BONUS: The class with the most parent/family participation will get a special treat! Let's show off our MES spirit!

We hope to see you there!
5 months ago, Memorial Elementary
Image with an open book and several slices of pepperoni pizza. Text reads: “Free Pizza & Book Pop Up Night! at MES, 4 PM – 6 PM, 11/13. We hope to see you there! Class with the most participation will get a special treat!” There is a small cartoon pizza slice in the top right corner and a graduation cap icon above the text.
Today, we had the honor of celebrating our veterans with a heartfelt morning program! We shared songs, the pledge, and small token gifts to show our appreciation. Thank you to all who served! 💙❤️

#VeteransDay #MemorialElementary #ThankYouForYourService
5 months ago, Memorial Elementary
MES Students at our Veteran's Day program.
MES Students at our Veteran's Day program. Veterans day sign with kid handprints.
MES Students at our Veteran's Day program.
MES Students at our Veteran's Day program.
MES Students at our Veteran's Day program.
MES Students at our Veteran's Day program.
MES Students at our Veteran's Day program.
MES Students at our Veteran's Day program.
MES Students at our Veteran's Day program.
MES Students at our Veteran's Day program.
Dear Parents,

As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!

50% off a purchase of $50+ with code 50THANKS
40% off a purchase of $40+ with code 40THANKS
30% off a purchase of $30+ with code 30THANKS
Valid through 12/01/25

To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account, find your student and order using your student's student ID number (if available at your school). Don’t forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card!

More about the Smilesafe program here.

Thank you!

5 months ago, Memorial Elementary
A smiling young child with dark hair in pigtails is pictured in a Lifetouch school photo. The text on the image reads, “Remember their sweet smiles! Order your child’s pictures today.” The Lifetouch logo appears at the bottom. The background includes light green dotted patterns.

Memorial Elementary third graders had an amazing day at Ag-Venture last week! Students rotated through fun, engaging stations to learn about the journey of food. They explored a variety of crops, discovered farming processes, and met some friendly animals.

A huge thank you to everyone who made this educational day possible!

#STEMEducation #AgInTheClassroom #ElementarySchool #FarmLife

5 months ago, Memorial Elementary
MES Students at Ag-venture last week.
MES Students at Ag-venture last week.
MES Students at Ag-venture last week.
MES Students at Ag-venture last week.
MES Students at Ag-venture last week.
MES Students at Ag-venture last week.
MES Students at Ag-venture last week.
MES Students at Ag-venture last week.
MES Students at Ag-venture last week.

🎉 Kids Park is BACK for another year! Permission slips are due by November 12th - Wednesday🎉

We are SO excited to join arms again with Eric McGregor and Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church's KIDS PARK to share the Gospel, sing/dance, fellowship, and eat some FREE PIZZA with our MES kiddos!

Kids Park @ Memorial will be held ONCE a month on Fridays. This is for Grades K-5th only!

Key Details & Dates 🗓️
Time: Immediately after school from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM.
Who: MES Families/Students.
What: Bible study, Music, Giveaways, and FREE PIZZA!

Permission Slip: Students MUST return the attached permission slip by Wednesday, November 12th to participate.

Important Note: Late pickup will result in removal from participation in future dates.

Dates
Friday, November 14th
Friday, December 5th
Friday, January 9th
Friday, February 27th
Friday March 13th (Last one for the year)

Don't forget to send in that permission slip by November 12th!

5 months ago, Ginger Shingle
A flyer with a bright yellow background featuring sunburst rays. The text is in black and white and announces "KIDS PARK @ MEMORIAL". It states that MES Families are joining Eric McGregor with Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church's KIDS PARK this year. The program will bring the Gospel with Bible study, Music, Giveaways, and FREE PIZZA. Students MUST return the attached permission slip by Wednesday, November 12th to participate. Kids Park @ Memorial will be ONCE a Month on Fridays, immediately after school from 2p-3p. It warns that Late pickup will result in removal from participation in future dates. The scheduled dates are: Friday, November 14th (Start Date), Friday, December 5th, Friday, January 9th, Friday, February 27th, and Last Date: Friday, March 13th. The bottom note says, "Please Keep Top Portion for your information on dates.
Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders at Memorial Elementary took on the ultimate engineering test: The Egg Drop Challenge!

Using only straws, tape, and popsicle sticks, students designed and built contraptions to protect their eggs during a drop test. It was a race against gravity, and the creativity was incredible!

Did their designs survive the fall? We'll let the photos show the results! Great job, everyone, on learning about impact, structure, and design failure/success!

#MemorialElementary #STEMLab #EggDropChallenge #Engineering
5 months ago, Memorial Elementary
MES Students in STEM Lab in the Egg Drop Challenge.
MES Students in STEM Lab in the Egg Drop Challenge.
MES Students in STEM Lab in the Egg Drop Challenge.
MES Students in STEM Lab in the Egg Drop Challenge.
MES Students in STEM Lab in the Egg Drop Challenge.
MES Students in STEM Lab in the Egg Drop Challenge.
MES Students in STEM Lab in the Egg Drop Challenge.
MES Students in STEM Lab in the Egg Drop Challenge.
MES Students in STEM Lab in the Egg Drop Challenge.
MES Students in STEM Lab in the Egg Drop Challenge.

Join us for our MES Veterans Day Program!
We’ll gather by the flagpole on Tuesday, November 11th from 8:00–8:30 AM to honor our amazing veterans. ❤️🤍💙
Don’t forget to wear red, white, and blue to show your support! 🎖️✨

🪑 Families attending, please plan to bring your own chair if you would like a seat during the ceremony, as front seating will be reserved for our honored veterans and guests.

Weather will be cold out so please make sure your child has a jacket.

5 months ago, MES Socials
Flyer with red, white, and blue design. Text reads: “MES Veterans Day Program. Tuesday, November 11 | 8:00–8:30 AM Front parking lot (by the flagpole). Wear red, white, blue.” Decorative red and blue lines border the top and bottom of the flyer.
⏰ Tick-Tock, Time to Learn! ⏰
Our 1st and 2nd graders at Memorial Elementary are mastering the art of telling time!

To make the lesson stick, some of our classes got crafty and built their own paper clocks. This hands-on activity helps students visualize the movement of the minute and hour hands, making a tough concept much easier (and more fun!) to understand. Great job, young time-tellers! ⏱️

#MemorialElementary #FirstGrade #SecondGrade #MathFun #TellingTime
5 months ago, Memorial Elementary
MES primary class students holding up paper plate clocks they have made to help with telling time.
MES primary class students holding up paper plate clocks they have made to help with telling time.
MES primary class students holding up paper plate clocks they have made to help with telling time.
🏆 HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to our amazing Summit Award winners! 🏆

Last night, we were thrilled to celebrate Mrs. Rachael Brown, Memorial Elementary's Teacher of the Year, and Mrs. Olga Ortegon, our well-deserved School Related Employee of the Year!

These two truly work hard every day to be the absolute best for our students. We are incredibly grateful for their dedication! ❤️

#MemorialElementary #SummitAwards #StaffAppreciation #MemorialMagic
5 months ago, Memorial Elementary
MES Summit Awards with Mrs. Vermilye, Mr. Taylor, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Ortegon
🔬 We Are All Scientists at Memorial Elementary! 💡
Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students crushed their recent STEM challenge! They worked hard to design and build impressive notecard towers 🏗️.

But the learning didn't stop there! Students wrote words and phrases to describe what scientists do, and then we had an important discussion: Because of the investigating and learning they do every day, they are scientists, too!

Take a look at these amazing projects and the future innovators hard at work!

#MemorialElementary #STEM #FutureScientists #EngineeringChallenge #HandsOnLearning
5 months ago, Memorial Elementary
MES Students in STEM lab building Card Towers to deepen understanding of Scientist.
MES Students in STEM lab building Card Towers to deepen understanding of Scientist.
MES Students in STEM lab building Card Towers to deepen understanding of Scientist.
MES Students in STEM lab building Card Towers to deepen understanding of Scientist.
MES Students in STEM lab building Card Towers to deepen understanding of Scientist.
MES Students in STEM lab building Card Towers to deepen understanding of Scientist.
MES Students in STEM lab building Card Towers to deepen understanding of Scientist.

🦃 1st Grade Turkey Trot is TUESDAY, November 18th, at 9:45 AM!

Parents/guests are invited to watch.

Pre-registration is preferred to help with the process of checking in guests.

Scan the QR code in the flyer or use this link to register: https://tinyurl.com/MESTurkeyTrot

5 months ago, Memorial Elementary
Flyer announcing the Memorial Elementary 1st Grade Turkey Trot. The date is **Tuesday, November 18th**, at **9:45 am**. The text states that parents and guests are invited to watch, and pre-registration is preferred. The flyer includes a QR code and a link to the pre-registration form: **https://tinyurl.com/MESTurkeyTrot**. A cartoon turkey wearing a Pilgrim hat is featured on the right.
🦃🍽️ Join Us for the MES Thanksgiving Lunch! 🍎🥧

Memorial Elementary is excited to host our special Thanksgiving Lunch on Tuesday, November 18th!

Please note that this lunch is for students in specific grades and classes only:

Who: Grades 1st, 2nd, 4th, PreK, and VPK (Mrs. Drury, Mrs. Owens, Mrs. Ellison & Ms. Dickson), plus Ms. Kate, Ms. Desai, and Mrs. Godfrey's classes.

Times:
10:15 - 10:45 : Ms. Kate, Ms. Desai, Mrs. Godfrey, PreK & VPK
(Mrs. Drury, Mrs. Owens, Mrs. Ellison & Ms. Dickson)
10:45 - 11:15 : 1st Grade
11:35 - 12:05 : 2nd Grade
12:15 - 12:45 : 4th Grade

(Christmas Lunch will be held for other grade levels in December!)

Important Details for Attendees
* Pre-registration is required for all attendees middle school age and older.
* Provide a government-issued ID number for each attendee during registration. You must bring the ID to the event check-in.

Registration Link: Access the form here: https://tinyurl.com/MESThankslunch25. You can also scan the QR code on the flyer.

Deadline: Pre-registration closes Monday, November 17th.

Adult Meals: Adult meals will not be served, but a holiday snack item will be available for parents.

We can't wait to celebrate with you! Please arrive on time.

#MESFamily #ThanksgivingLunch #MemorialElementary #SchoolEvent #MES #TurkeyTime
5 months ago, Memorial Elementary
Flyer titled “MES Thanksgiving Lunch.” Event is for grades 1st, 2nd, 4th, and classes with Ms. Kate, Ms. Desai, Mrs. Godfrey, PreK, and VPK (Mrs. Drury, Mrs. Owens, Mrs. Ellison, and Ms. Dickson). Takes place Tuesday, November 18. Lunch times: 10:15–10:45 a.m.: Ms. Kate, Ms. Desai, Mrs. Godfrey, PreK, and VPK 10:45–11:15 a.m.: 1st Grade 11:35 a.m.–12:05 p.m.: 2nd Grade 12:15–12:45 p.m.: 4th Grade Note that a Christmas Lunch will be held in December for other grade levels. Adult meals will not be served, but a holiday snack will be available for parents. Attendees should arrive on time. Pre-registration is required for anyone middle school age or older and must include a government-issued ID number. Bring ID for check-in. Pre-registration closes Monday, November 17, and is available daily from 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Day-of registration is allowed but may delay entry. Includes a QR code and link to register: https://tinyurl.com/MESThankslunch25 . Decorated with Thanksgiving images of a turkey, cornucopia, and “Happy Thanksgiving” text with autumn leaves. Memorial Elementary School logo appears in the bottom right corner.

🎉 Happy National Pickle Day! 🥒

Join Memorial Elementary School (MES) in celebrating National Pickle Day on Nov 14th and supporting the school!

What: $1 Per Pickle Sale!

When: Friday, November 14, 2025

Where: Memorial Elementary School

Grab a delicious pickle and help support MES! Don't forget your dollar!

5 months ago, Ginger Shingle
Memorial Elementary School flyer for National Pickle Day. The image features the school's mascot, a smiling child in a colonial outfit and tricorne hat labeled "MES." Text below the mascot announces, "NATIONAL PICKLE DAY," "$1 PER PICKLE," and the date, "NOVEMBER 14, 2025." A large pickle illustration is in the bottom right corner.