March 2–6
We are excited to celebrate Dr. Seuss Week at Memorial Elementary! Students are invited to join the fun by participating in our themed dress-up days:
Monday – Cat in the Hat: Dress up as your favorite Dr. Seuss character or wear red and blue!
Tuesday – If I Ran a Zoo : Wear animal print or camouflage. Bring a stuffed animal to school as a reading buddy!
Wacky Wednesday – Fox in Socks: Show off your silliest style by wearing wacky socks!
Thursday – Green Eggs and Ham: Wear as much green as you can!
Friday – Oh, the Places You’ll Go! : Wear your favorite college shirt or school colors.
We can’t wait to see our students join in the fun as we celebrate reading and the wonderful world of Dr. Seuss! Thank you for your support in making this a memorable week for our MES Heroes! 📖✨
Memorial Elementary 5th grade families — celebrate your student with a special yearbook ad! 🎉
🖊 1/2 Page – $15
🖊 Full Page – $25
📅 All ads must be submitted and paid for by April 2nd.
💳 Please make payment under Student Fees and include your student’s name + “Yearbook Ad” in the payment description.
Don’t miss this chance to recognize your 5th grader and make their final elementary year even more memorable! 💙⭐
#MemorialElementary #5thGrade #YearbookMemories
📸 Spring Picture Day is this Friday at Memorial Elementary! 🌸
Spring Picture Day is Friday for our MES students!
⭐ Date: Friday, February 20, 2026
Individual student picture is prepaid online prior or payment sent in on picture day and given to the teacher.
Class group picture also taken and order forms will be sent home later.
📷 Photographer: Lifetouch Photography
https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/
Picture Day ID code: EVTZ3JKMD
Students are encouraged to dress their best and bring their smiles! Order forms will be sent home this week.
#MESSpringPictures #PictureDay #Lifetouch #SchoolMemories
Even though School Resource Officer Day was February 15th, we are keeping the celebration rolling for our very own Deputy Stewart! He is much more than just a uniform at Memorial Elementary; he is a mentor, a protector, and a genuine MES Hero.
Whether he’s keeping our campus safe, checking in on students with a fist bump, or zooming through the halls on his skateboard, Deputy Stewart makes MES a better place to be.
✨ The best part? One lucky 5th grader will get to take home his skateboard at the end of the year! 🎁
Thank you, Deputy Stewart, for:
Keeping our students and staff safe every single day.
❤️Building bridges and being a positive role model.
🤍Showing us that safety and kindness go hand-in-hand.
We are so lucky to have you on our team! 🚔💙
#MESHeroes #SchoolResourceOfficerDay #DeputyStewart #SafeSchools
While National School Counseling Week may have officially ended, Mrs. Nola Wright’s impact is so big it deserves to be celebrated every single day! We are keeping the celebration going for the heart behind our MES Heroes.
Mrs. Wright is constantly cheering our students on and helping them discover their full potential. Whether she’s providing a listening ear, helping a student navigate a tough day, or supporting our hardworking staff, she does it all with grace and dedication.
Thank you, Mrs. Wright, for:
❤️Being a safe harbor for our students.
🤍Helping our Heroes be the best they can be.
💙Always having a solution and a smile for our staff.
We love you, Mrs. Wright! 💙❤️
#MESHeroes #SchoolCounselorWeek #DreamTeam
Our student leaders did an outstanding job welcoming our guests, sharing the MES project list, and guiding them on a tour of the areas highlighted to showcase the needs within our campus. We are so proud of the confidence, leadership, and professionalism they demonstrated!
Guests were treated to delicious cookies prepared by SHS Culinary and received beautifully decorated pens created by one of our talented staff members.
We truly appreciate the time, attention, and commitment our School Board members and district staff give to listening to and supporting the needs of Memorial Elementary. 💙🏫
A huge thank you to the wonderful ladies from Crystal Lake for their incredible kindness!
They stopped by Memorial Elementary this week to drop off Valentine card boxes so our students will have cards for classmates and friends. It’s gestures like these that make our community so special.
We can't wait to see these cards and sweet messages!
Hey parents! Just a quick heads-up about school days for Memorial Elementary later this week. Make sure to mark your calendars and arrange for student pick-up!
Important Dates:
Thursday, Feb. 12th: Early Release at 12:00 PM.
Friday, Feb. 13th: No School for students.
Enjoy the long weekend with your little patriots! 💙❤️🤍
#MemorialElementary #SchoolReminder #EarlyRelease #NoSchool #MES
Spring Picture Day is coming up for our MES students!
⭐ Date: Friday, February 20, 2026
📷 Photographer: Lifetouch Photography
https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/
Picture Day ID code: EVTZ3JKMD
Students are encouraged to dress their best and bring their smiles! Order forms will be sent home this week.
#MESSpringPictures #PictureDay #Lifetouch #SchoolMemories
Memorial Elementary students and staff are invited to show off their team spirit on Friday, February 6th by wearing your favorite team jersey—pro, college, or local team!
Let’s fill the school with school spirit and team pride. Go team! 🙌
🍽️💙 Village Inn Give Back Night for Memorial Elementary PTO 💙🍽️
Join us on Thursday, February 5, from 4:00–9:00 PM at Village Inn for a tasty way to support our school!
🥧 10% of all proceeds will be donated to benefit Memorial Elementary’s PTO.
✅ All orders count — dine-in, take-out, or DoorDash!
📲 Important: Please present the digital flyer at the time of purchase so Memorial Elementary receives credit.
Thank you for supporting our students, staff, and school community! 💙📚
#GiveBackNight #MESPride #SupportOurSchool 🍎✨
Get ready for our Super Bowl of Attendance – Spirit Week! 🏆👏
We’re kicking off a fun-filled week of school spirit, teamwork, and showing up strong every day!
📅 Spirit Week Lineup:
💙 Monday - Feb 2nd : Kickoff Day – Wear your school colors
🤝 Tuesday - Feb 3rd : Team Spirit Face-Off – Twin Day or Squad Day
🎩 Wednesday Feb. 4th : Halftime Hype – Crazy Hair / Hat Day
😴 Thursday Feb 5th : Fan Section Eve – Pajamas or Comfy Day
🏆 Friday Feb 6th : Favorite Team Gear – Pro, college, or any team!
⭐ Attendance keeps the energy high, and every day counts!
Let’s pack the house, show our spirit, and make this week a WIN for Memorial Elementary! 💙💛
#MemorialElementary #SuperBowlOfAttendance #SpiritWeek #EveryDayCounts #MESProud 🦅💙
The Showdown Video is officially LIVE, and it’s time to show some school spirit! 🎉
👉 Please take a minute to vote using the link below:
https://secure.qgiv.com/event/uwcfschoolspirit/
Every vote counts, so click that link, cast your vote, and help us bring the win home 🏆
Feel free to share the love and remind others to vote too!
Vote, vote, vote!!
GO MES! 🙌🎬🔥
A huge thank you to Mr. Ward and Mr. Leesburg from the HGMS Admin team for visiting our 5th graders today! They spent the morning sharing what to expect next year and helping our students feel confident about their upcoming transition to middle school.
We love seeing our local schools work together to support our students’ success. Thank you for your time, your leadership, and for making our 5th graders feel so welcome!
#MemorialElementary #HGMS #FutureEagles #ClassOf2033 #StudentSuccess #CommunityStrong
Tomorrow, it is going to be a cold morning for our MES Heroes. 🥶
Please be sure your students come to school dressed in warm clothes to stay cozy during arrival and outdoor time. Just a reminder to please write your student's name in jackets, hoodies, hats, etc. If they leave it somewhere we want to get it back to them.
Thank you for helping keep our students warm! ❤️💙🧥
Yesterday, our students and staff celebrated the 100th Day of School with lots of fun activities, creative dress-up, and big smiles all around! From counting and problem-solving to reading, writing, and growing together, we’ve packed so much learning into these first 100 days. We’re proud of all the hard work and can’t wait to see what the next 100 days bring!
Get ready to celebrate reading and learning during Literacy Week: January 26–30! This year’s theme is “Read, White & Blue”, as we celebrate 250 Chapters of America with fun, engaging activities all week long.
Here’s what to look forward to each day:
🔴 Monday, January 26
Wear your favorite MES gear or dress in red, white, and blue to show that reading is fun!
🔵 Tuesday, January 27 – True Blue: Oceans of Stories
Students will choose a favorite classroom library book and create a blue ribbon to show it’s a winner.
🎉 Wednesday, January 28 – Wacky Wednesday
Wacky dress or hair day! Please remember to keep outfits school appropriate.
🔦 Thursday, January 29 – Flashlight Thursday
Students may bring a flashlight from home, wear something white, and enjoy reading with a flashlight in class.
🐸🐸 Friday, January 30 – Frog and Toad: Twin Day
Dress up as twins with your favorite friend!
We can’t wait to see our students’ creativity and love for reading shine all week long. Thank you for supporting Literacy Week at Memorial Elementary!
We are excited to welcome our Patriot families to celebrate student achievements during our Classroom Awards Ceremony!
📅 Wednesday, January 28, 2026
⏰ Awards Ceremony Times by Grade Level
• 4th & 5th Grade: 7:45 AM
• Kindergarten & 1st Grade: 8:00 AM
• 2nd & 3rd Grade: 8:15 AM
This special morning gives families the opportunity to recognize students for their hard work, growth, and accomplishments during the second quarter. 💙
📌 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
✅ Important Information
• This event is for students and their families during the designated times listed above.
• Please arrive early so each grade level has the full ceremony in their classroom.
• No food or drinks will be served during the ceremony.
📝 Entry & Registration Requirements
• Pre-registration is required for anyone middle school age and older attending.
• A government-issued ID number is required at the time of registration.
• Pre-registration closes Tuesday, January 27.
• Daily in-person registration is available from 8:00 AM–1:00 PM.
• Day-of registration is available but may delay entry into the ceremony.
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/hBUxkoa8Kp8oQPsF9
ℹ️ Additional Notes
• Middle and high school students must present a school ID or government-issued ID.
• School-age siblings should remain in class if their school is in session.
• Preschool-age children and younger do not need to be pre-registered.
We look forward to celebrating our students and thank you for your continued support of Memorial Elementary! 🏅💙
💯 Days Smarter at Memorial Elementary Tomorrow!
We are officially 100 days smarter on Thursday, January 22nd! To celebrate this incredible milestone and all the hard work our students have put in since the first day of school, we are hosting a special spirit day.
Check out the details below and get ready to celebrate with us!
🗓️ Event Details
When: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Who: All Students and Staff
🎨 Choose Your 100th Day Style!
We encourage students to get creative! Your child can participate by choosing one of these three fun themes:
⭐The "Centenarian" Look: Dress up like you are 100 years old! Think gray hair, glasses, cardigans, and canes.
⭐The "100 Items" Shirt: Wear a shirt decorated with 100 items. Get creative with safety pins, stickers, pom-poms, or even 100 handprints!
⭐The "Future" Look: Dress like you are from 100 years in the future! Think aliens, astronauts, or "galactic" shiny outfits.
✨ Why We Celebrate
The 100th day is a major milestone in the school year. It’s a time to reflect on how much our students have grown, practice counting to 100 in fun ways, and build our school community.
Note to Parents: Participation is optional but highly encouraged! We can’t wait to see the amazing outfits and celebrate this milestone together.
#100DaysSmarter #MemorialElementary #SchoolSpirit #Centenarian #FutureLook #100thDayOfSchool
We celebrated the best way possible with fresh, delicious bagels from The Bagel Bar! 🥯💙
Our staff loved starting the day with such a tasty treat. A big thank you to The Bagel Bar for helping us make today extra special!
What’s your favorite bagel flavor? 👀👇
#NationalBagelDay #SchoolCommunity #BagelLove
