⏰ 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
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
🏆 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
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
🔬 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
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
🦃 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
🦃🍽️ 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
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
🎉 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!
Our students brought the fun and good energy to the dance floor at this year’s Boo Bash! The music, the moves, and the smiles made it a night to remember. ✨
We also took a moment to celebrate our amazing Drivers of the Month 🚍👏 — thank you for leading with positivity and setting the example for others!
We focused on Rule #2 of the Energy Bus.
Everyone left feeling inspired to stay positive, have fun, and keep their energy moving in the right direction! 💛⚡
#BooBash #GoodVibesOnly #EnergyBus #StudentLeaders #PositiveEnergy
🎉 Kids Park is BACK for another year! 🎉
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!
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!
🍽️ Dine Out for a Good Cause! 🍽️
Treat your family to a fantastic meal and support Memorial Elementary School at the same time!
Join us for our Community Fundraiser at Bob Evans Farmhouse Kitchen in Sebring!
When: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 (All Day!)
Time: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: Bob Evans #478 | 2541 US 27 N., Sebring, FL 33870
Here’s how to help: Bob Evans will donate 15% of net sales from your meal to MES when you present the attached flyer (or a digital image of it) at checkout.
Grab your breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and help us raise money for our students! We appreciate your support!
#MemorialElementary #MESFundraiser #BobEvans #SebringFL #SupportOurSchools
Treat your family to a fantastic meal and support Memorial Elementary School at the same time!
Join us for our Community Fundraiser at Bob Evans Farmhouse Kitchen in Sebring!
When: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 (All Day!)
Time: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: Bob Evans #478 | 2541 US 27 N., Sebring, FL 33870
Here’s how to help: Bob Evans will donate 15% of net sales from your meal to MES when you present the attached flyer (or a digital image of it) at checkout.
Grab your breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and help us raise money for our students! We appreciate your support!
#MemorialElementary #MESFundraiser #BobEvans #SebringFL #SupportOurSchools
Join Memorial Elementary as we honor our heroes!
Mark your calendars for our Veterans Day Program! It's a special time to recognize the brave men and women who have served our country.
When: Tuesday, November 11th
Time: 8:00 – 8:30 AM
Where: Front Parking Lot (by the flagpole)
We encourage everyone to show their spirit by wearing Red, White, & Blue!
A quick note for families attending: Please remember to bring your own chair or plan to stand during the program.
We can't wait to see you there! #MES #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #RedWhiteandBlue #MemorialElementary
Mark your calendars for our Veterans Day Program! It's a special time to recognize the brave men and women who have served our country.
When: Tuesday, November 11th
Time: 8:00 – 8:30 AM
Where: Front Parking Lot (by the flagpole)
We encourage everyone to show their spirit by wearing Red, White, & Blue!
A quick note for families attending: Please remember to bring your own chair or plan to stand during the program.
We can't wait to see you there! #MES #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #RedWhiteandBlue #MemorialElementary
🎃 Pumpkin Patch Fun!
Our class had an amazing time on our field trip to the pumpkin patch! Students explored the patch, picked out their favorite pumpkins, and enjoyed a day full of fall fun. We played games, laughed with friends, and made wonderful memories together. It was the perfect way to celebrate the season!
Our class had an amazing time on our field trip to the pumpkin patch! Students explored the patch, picked out their favorite pumpkins, and enjoyed a day full of fall fun. We played games, laughed with friends, and made wonderful memories together. It was the perfect way to celebrate the season!
A HUGE congratulations to the talented students who won the Red Ribbon Week coloring contest at Memorial Elementary School (MES)! 🎉
You did an amazing job bringing the theme "Life is a Puzzle, Solve it Drug Free" to life with your creativity and vibrant colors. Your commitment to a healthy, drug-free life is inspiring!
We're so proud of all our young artists and their powerful anti-drug messages. Keep making great choices!
#MES #MemorialElementary #RedRibbonWeek #LifeIsAPuzzle #DrugFreeKids #GreatChoices
You did an amazing job bringing the theme "Life is a Puzzle, Solve it Drug Free" to life with your creativity and vibrant colors. Your commitment to a healthy, drug-free life is inspiring!
We're so proud of all our young artists and their powerful anti-drug messages. Keep making great choices!
#MES #MemorialElementary #RedRibbonWeek #LifeIsAPuzzle #DrugFreeKids #GreatChoices
We're thrilled to join the Florida Department of Education in celebrating Gifted Education Week! The Florida Department of Education has officially designated November 3-7, 2025, as Gifted Education Week in Florida! This is a fantastic time to recognize Florida's commitment to providing rigorous educational experiences and tailored support for our advanced learners.
Here in Highlands County, we are celebrating the incredible achievements and innovative spirit of our students. Our elementary gifted students have been exploring this year's hands-on curriculum, "The Carnival of Creativity."
Building Skills for the Future
Our students are engaging in hands-on, collaborative projects that focus on their intellectual growth and the development of critical academic skills:
STEAM & Design Challenges: Students are tackling real-world, carnival-themed STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) challenges. They are applying the engineering design process and using math and science concepts to create a variety of products.
Building Resilience: A key focus is on developing perseverance and a growth mindset. These challenges are intentionally complex, giving students a safe space to practice problem-solving, learn from setbacks, and build grit.
Innovation and Leadership: Through teamwork, students are honing their critical and creative thinking abilities, practicing leadership skills, and developing real-world problem-solving strategies.
Here in Highlands County, we are celebrating the incredible achievements and innovative spirit of our students. Our elementary gifted students have been exploring this year's hands-on curriculum, "The Carnival of Creativity."
Building Skills for the Future
Our students are engaging in hands-on, collaborative projects that focus on their intellectual growth and the development of critical academic skills:
STEAM & Design Challenges: Students are tackling real-world, carnival-themed STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) challenges. They are applying the engineering design process and using math and science concepts to create a variety of products.
Building Resilience: A key focus is on developing perseverance and a growth mindset. These challenges are intentionally complex, giving students a safe space to practice problem-solving, learn from setbacks, and build grit.
Innovation and Leadership: Through teamwork, students are honing their critical and creative thinking abilities, practicing leadership skills, and developing real-world problem-solving strategies.
Memorial Elementary School extends a heartfelt THANK YOU to our school community! We're incredibly proud of our readers and grateful for your support, which made our fundraiser a success. Our students had a wonderful time reading. We can't wait to host another Read-A-Thon next year!
Thanks again,
Memorial Elementary School
Thanks again,
Memorial Elementary School
A big thank-you to Atasha, manager of Scooters in Avon Park, for her generous donation to our MES Giveback event! She even surprised our students and families with special coupons — we love our community partners! ☕💙✨
🧩 Red Ribbon Week is HERE ! 🎉
Join us October 27–31 as we celebrate being drug free with a week full of fun spirit days, bright colors, and positive vibes! 💪❤️
Monday: Wear your favorite sports team attire – Team up against drugs and bullying
Tuesday: Wear RED – We stand united against drugs and bullying
Wednesday: Wear pajamas – Don’t get caught sleeping, stay away from drugs and bullying
Thursday: Wear NEON – Glow with goals, not with drugs and bullying
Friday: Wear a costume – Trick or Treat, don’t be tricked by drugs and bullying
💙 Theme: Life is a puzzle, solve it drug free!
#RedRibbonWeek #MemorialElementary #DrugFreeLooksLikeMe #MESPiratePride
🎃 October has been a busy and exciting month in PE! 🏃♂️💪
Our students have been learning all about fitness and the heart — discovering why keeping our hearts strong is so important! ❤️
We’ve been hard at work at our fitness circuit stations, focusing on cardio, agility, endurance, and strength — and our students have really been giving it their all!
Our Kindergarten friends had an absolute blast using the giant parachute 🌈, while our 3rd–5th graders have been preparing for their upcoming fitness testing in November. Meanwhile, our K–2 students have kicked off a new soccer unit ⚽, practicing their dribbling, passing, and teamwork skills.
It’s been a month full of movement, laughter, and learning — and we’re so proud of how our Patriots are growing stronger every day! 🇺🇸💥
#PatriotPride #PhysicalEducation #HeartHealthy #ActiveKids #TeamWork
Our students have been learning all about fitness and the heart — discovering why keeping our hearts strong is so important! ❤️
We’ve been hard at work at our fitness circuit stations, focusing on cardio, agility, endurance, and strength — and our students have really been giving it their all!
Our Kindergarten friends had an absolute blast using the giant parachute 🌈, while our 3rd–5th graders have been preparing for their upcoming fitness testing in November. Meanwhile, our K–2 students have kicked off a new soccer unit ⚽, practicing their dribbling, passing, and teamwork skills.
It’s been a month full of movement, laughter, and learning — and we’re so proud of how our Patriots are growing stronger every day! 🇺🇸💥
#PatriotPride #PhysicalEducation #HeartHealthy #ActiveKids #TeamWork
Our dedicated staff at Memorial Elementary are working incredibly hard every day, pouring their energy into helping every student succeed and grow! 🌱 Last week, they earned a well-deserved break!
Our amazing team enjoyed a yummy lunch and got creative by participating in a fun team pumpkin decorating challenge! 🎃 The results were spectacular! This is what teamwork looks like! Now it’s the students' turn—they’ll be casting their votes for the winning design! We are so proud of the passion and spirit our staff brings to our school! ❤️ #MemorialElementary #StaffAppreciation #Teamwork #LearningIsFun #WeAreMemorial
Our amazing team enjoyed a yummy lunch and got creative by participating in a fun team pumpkin decorating challenge! 🎃 The results were spectacular! This is what teamwork looks like! Now it’s the students' turn—they’ll be casting their votes for the winning design! We are so proud of the passion and spirit our staff brings to our school! ❤️ #MemorialElementary #StaffAppreciation #Teamwork #LearningIsFun #WeAreMemorial
A big shout-out to Mrs. Brown! We're proud to share that she's a recipient of a grant from the Highlands County Education Foundation!
This funding will provide exciting new resources that will enrich the learning experience for her students at Memorial Elementary. We look forward to seeing the innovative ways Mrs. Brown puts this grant to use! Thank you to the HCEF for supporting our classroom! 🍎 #MemorialElementary #TeachersRock #HighlandsCountyEducationFoundation #NewResources
This funding will provide exciting new resources that will enrich the learning experience for her students at Memorial Elementary. We look forward to seeing the innovative ways Mrs. Brown puts this grant to use! Thank you to the HCEF for supporting our classroom! 🍎 #MemorialElementary #TeachersRock #HighlandsCountyEducationFoundation #NewResources
Who says learning isn't delicious? 😋
Memorial Elementary's Kindergarten scientists had a blast and a tasty snack today exploring plant parts! We didn't just learn about the parts—we ate a whole plant! 🌱
Roots: Crunchy Carrots 🥕
Stem: Sturdy Celery
Leaves: Super Spinach 🥬
Flower: Beautiful Broccoli 🥦
Seeds: Salty Sunflower Seeds
It was a fantastic, hands-on lesson about where our food comes from! Check out our future botanists below! 👇 #KindergartenScience #MemorialElementary #LearningIsFun #EdibleEducation
