Memorial Elementary School

Reminder : No School Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

🍽️ Class of the Week: Lunchroom Edition! 🥄 At Memorial Elementary, we encourage our students to be HEROes in the cafeteria by following our Cafe HERO Expectations: Helpful hands clean up trash Encouraging others to stay seated Respectful of the area and others by following directions On task by entering quietly and making lunch enjoyable for everyone This week’s Golden Spoon Award winners are: ✨ K-2: Mrs. Occhino’s Kindergarten Class ✨ 3-5: Mrs. Camacho’s 5th Grade Class Congratulations to these outstanding students for showing true HERO behavior! Keep up the great work! 🎉👏 #MESHeroes #GoldenSpoonAward #TeamMES #PositiveBehavior

🎉 Congratulations, Trisha Wright! 🎉 Memorial Elementary is proud to celebrate our amazing bookkeeper, Mrs. Trisha Wright, for her outstanding performance and dedication. She recently earned recognition for excellent results on our school’s audit! Her hard work ensures our school finances are managed efficiently and remain accountable, helping our entire community thrive. 📸 Pictured (left to right): Dr. Longshore, Superintendent Mrs. Trisha Wright, MES Bookkeeper Mrs. Vermilye, MES Principal Stephanie Hanks, Director of Finance Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Wright on this well-deserved honor! 👏✨ #MemorialElementary #TeamMES #ExcellenceInEducation #CommunityPride

🍭🥒 Popsicle & Pickle Fundraiser! 🥒🍭 📅 When: Friday, January 24th 💲 Cost: $2 – Choose a popsicle or a pickle! 💵 Money is due by Wednesday, January 22nd to your student’s teacher. Thank you for your support – let’s make this fundraiser a big success! 🎉 #MemorialElementary #PopsicleAndPickleFundraiser #FunForACause

🎉 Memorial Elementary Hat & Croc Day! 🎉 🗓️ When: Friday, January 17th 💲 Cost: $2 donation 👒👟 Wear your favorite hat and crocs for the day! 💵 Donations are due the morning of Friday, January 17th. Let’s have some fun while supporting a great cause! 🎩✨ #MemorialElementary #HatAndCrocDay #FunFriday

📢 Attention Memorial Elementary Families! 📄 Report Cards are coming home today! Be sure to check your student's backpack. ✅ Take time to review their grades and teacher comments. 📞 If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to your student’s teacher. Thank you for your continued support in your child’s education! 🍎📚 #MemorialElementary #ReportCards #ParentPartnership

🎉 Cody's Roadhouse Night for Memorial Elementary 🎉 📅 Date: January 15 ⏰ Time: 5 PM - 9 PM 📍 Location: Cody's Roadhouse 521 US 27 Sebring Join us for a delicious night out and help support Memorial Elementary School! 🍽️ Here’s how you can participate: 👉 Dine with us at Cody’s between 5 PM and 9 PM 👉 Show the flyer or wear your MES shirt A portion of the evening’s sales will be donated back to our school! Let’s come together as a community to make this event a success. We can't wait to see you there! 💙👕📚 #SupportMES #CommunityStrong #CodysRoadhouseNight

Reminder: MES Kid Park is this Friday, January 10th from 2pm to 3pm for those who have registered. Please pick your child up in the parent pick up line at 3pm. If they go to daycare afterward, please let us know.

📢 Reminder from Memorial Elementary 🌬️ Bundle Up, Kids! 🌬️ As the chilly days roll in, we kindly ask parents to ensure their child comes to school dressed warmly. This includes a jacket and pants to keep them cozy throughout the day. 🧥 Important Tip: Please label your child's jacket with their name on the inside. This will help us return any lost items to their rightful owners! Thank you for helping us keep everyone warm and ready to learn! ❄️😊 #MemorialElementary #StayWarm #ParentReminder

🎉📚 Welcome Back, Memorial Elementary! 📚🎉 We hope you had a fantastic break! Students and staff return on January 6th, and we can’t wait to see all your bright smiles back in the halls. Let’s kick off the new year with enthusiasm and positivity! See you soon! 😊✨ #WelcomeBack #MemorialElementary #NewYearNewAdventures

🎄✨ Festive Fun at Memorial Elementary! ✨🎄 During December, our students and staff had so much fun celebrating with dress-up days! From ugly sweaters to jingle bells, Grinch Day, and cozy Pajama Day, the holiday spirit was in full swing. 🎅🎁🎉 Now it’s time to rest, relax, and enjoy winter break. 🛋️❄️ We look forward to seeing everyone back on January 6th! Wishing our Memorial Elementary families a joyful and peaceful holiday season! ❤️💚 #HolidaySpirit #MemorialElementary #WinterBreak #SeeYouInJanuary

🎄 Christmas Lunch at Memorial Elementary 🎄 Today, we hosted a festive Christmas lunch for our 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students! 🥰 Families joined their children to share this special meal, and the smiles were heartwarming. ❤️ A huge thank you to all the families who came to celebrate with us, making the day even more memorable. 📸✨ We wish everyone a joyful and relaxing winter break! ❄️ See you back at school on January 6th. 🎉 #MemorialElementary #HolidayCheer #FamilyTime #WinterBreak

📢 Important Announcement for Memorial Elementary Families 📢 🕛 Early Release: Friday, December 20th at 12:00 PM ❄️ Winter Break: December 21st – January 5th 🎒 Return to School: Staff and students will be back on Monday, January 6th. Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and restful Winter Break! ❄️☃️

🎄☕ Fueling Friday with some festive cheer! Memorial Elementary treated our amazing teachers and staff to a cozy coffee bar today. A little caffeine and Christmas joy go a long way in showing appreciation for their dedication. ❤️ #TeacherAppreciation #FuelForFriday #HolidayJoy #MemorialElementary #ThankYouTeachers #ChristmasCheer

🎄✨ Memorial Elementary Fun-Raiser Spirit Dress-Up Days! ✨🎄 Join us for a festive and fun-filled week to celebrate the season! 🧝 Monday, Dec 16 – Elf on a Shelf Dress like an ELF with your silliest hat, slippers, and stripes! 👕 Tuesday, Dec 17 – Ugly Sweater/T-Shirt Day Show off your ugliest holiday sweater or shirt! 🔔 Wednesday, Dec 18 – Jingle Bell Rock Add some jingle to your outfit with festive bells! 💚 Thursday, Dec 19 – Merry Grinchmas Dress in green, like the Grinch, or as a Whoville Who! 🛌 Friday, Dec 20 – Dream a Little Dream Cozy up in school-appropriate pajamas and slippers (bring sneakers for PE/recess). Let’s make this a week of fun, laughter, and holiday cheer! 🎅✨ #MemorialElementary #FunRaiserWeek #HolidaySpirit

🎄 You're Invited! Memorial Elementary 3-5 Christmas Lunch 🎄 Join us for a festive holiday celebration! 📅 Date: Thursday, December 19th 📍 Location: Memorial Elementary Foyer and Stage Details: Families of students in Grades 3-5 are invited to enjoy a heartwarming holiday lunch with their child(ren). What to Know: School lunch will only be served to students. Adults are welcome to bring their own lunch to enjoy together. Pre-registration is required by December 17th for a safety sticker: Register here: https://tinyurl.com/MESDeclunch Lunch Times: 3rd Grade: 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM 4th Grade: 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM 5th Grade: 12:35 PM - 1:05 PM Let’s share in the joy, delicious food, and holiday spirit! We can't wait to see you there. 🎅✨

Reminder: MES Kid Park is this Friday, December 13th from 2pm to 3pm for those who have registered. Please pick your child up in the parent pick up line at 3pm. If they go to daycare afterward, please let us know.

📚 LAST CHANCE: MES Read-a-Thon Fundraiser Ends Monday, December 9! 📚 We’re in the final stretch of our MES Read-a-Thon Fundraiser, and we need YOUR help to make it a huge success! 🏅 👉 How You Can Help: • Donate: Every contribution counts and helps fund educational programs for our students. • Support Our Readers: Cheer on our amazing readers as they hit their goals! • Spread the Word: Share this post and encourage others to get involved! The Read-a-Thon ends on Monday, December 9, so there's still time to make a difference. Let’s finish strong and show our support for MES students! 📖✨ 💙 Thank you for your generosity and for making reading a fun and rewarding experience for our students! #MESReadathon #Fundraiser #SupportOurSchool #ReadForACause #LastChance #ReadingRocks

📢 Memorial Elementary Canned Food Drive! 🍎 Dear Parents, We are excited to announce our Canned Food Drive to help families in need this holiday season. 💙 🌟 What to Bring: Non-perishable items like canned goods, cereal, crackers, etc. 🌟 When: All donations are due by Dec. 9th. 🌟 Why: All collected items will be donated to local charities to support families in our community. 🌟 Exciting Incentive: The class that donates the most items will win a special treat! 🎉 Thank you for helping us make a difference this holiday season. Let’s come together to support our community! ❤️ #CannedFoodDrive #CommunitySupport #HolidayGiving

🎉✨ Memorial Elementary Fun-Raiser Spirit Dress-Up Days! ✨🎉 Get ready for a week of fun and festive outfits! Here’s what’s coming up: 🔲 Monday, Dec 9 – Plaid is Rad Wear your favorite plaid flannels, shirts, and pants! 🌴 Tuesday, Dec 10 – Holiday Staycation Bring the tropical vibes with Hawaiian shirts, sunglasses, and hula skirts! 💡 Wednesday, Dec 11 – Shine Bright Like a Light Add some sparkle with lights, glitter, tinsel, garland, or light-up accessories! 🍬 Thursday, Dec 12 – Candy Canes & Gumdrops Dress in red & white, polka dots, stripes, or as a gingerbread kid! ⛄ Friday, Dec 13 – Dashing Through the Snow Show off your snowman or reindeer style! Let’s make this a week full of creativity and holiday cheer! 🎄✨ #MemorialElementary #FunRaiserWeek #HolidaySpirit