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News from the Nest: Menchaca ECC

Week of October 16 - 20, 2023

News from the Nest: Menchaca ECC Week of October 16 - 20, 2023
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Campus Information

Main Office: (210) 882-1610

School Hours 7:10 AM - 2:30 PM

Principal: Tanya Mares

Student Enrollment: 922

https://southsideisd.org/mecc/

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Fire Prevention Week

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Fire Prevention Week

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Fire Prevention Week

Here's what's happening at Menchaca this week: Here's what's happening at Menchaca this week:

School Bus Safety Week

All students will get a special presentation from the transportation department about bus safety. This is especially important as our students begin to go on field trips!


Wednesday (10/18) - Unity Day

All students are encouraged to wear orange for anti-bullying, kindness, acceptance and inclusion!

Unity Day

Morning Drop-Off Reminders Morning Drop-Off Reminders

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To ensure a safe and efficient drop-off, please adhere to the following procedures:


  • Drop-Off Begins / Gym Doors open at 6:35 AM


  • All vehicular traffic must enter the campus at the second gate. The main gate (traffic light/guard shack) is for buses, staff, and our ECSE students ONLY.


  • Between 6:35 - 7:15 AM, the main office entrance is reserved for our ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education) students ONLY. All other students should use the second entrance to be dropped-off at the gym.


  • Students arriving after 7:15 AM are late. Tardiness disrupts your child's daily routine and learning time. Remember drop off begins each morning at 6:35 AM

The Counseling Corner The Counseling Corner

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Building social-emotional skills at home for early childhood students is of paramount importance as it lays the foundation for their lifelong emotional well-being and interpersonal relationships. These formative years are a critical period for children to develop skills like empathy, self-regulation, and effective communication, which are essential for success in school and later in life. Parents and caregivers play a pivotal role in fostering these skills by providing a safe and nurturing environment for children to express their emotions, learn how to manage them, and understand the feelings of others. By focusing on social-emotional development at home, children not only gain the tools they need to navigate the complexities of human interaction, but they also develop resilience and a strong sense of self, ultimately leading to healthier and more fulfilling lives as they grow and mature. Check out some of these home activities to build social emotional skills!


If you any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Early Childhood Counselors at:

celena.hernandez@southsideisd.org or melanie.morgan@southsideisd.org

Trunk or Treat at MECC Trunk or Treat at MECC

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Thursday, Oct 26th - 4:30 PM

Join us in the MECC parking lot in your decorated vehicles with candy to pass out! Families can visit other vehicles and trunk or treat away! Wear your costumes and bring a bag to collect candy.


Please use the following form to RSVP your participation in our event.

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Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow - Our Attendance Goal is 94% Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow - Our Attendance Goal is 94%

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This past week our attendance at MECC was 91.1%

Research is clear that attendance is vital to academic success — students can’t learn if they aren’t in school. Every absence from school is a learning opportunity lost and can have significant impacts on a student’s success in school and life.


Chronically absent students are more likely to fall behind in reading and math, and they are less likely to graduate from high school. Starting as early as pre-k and kindergarten, chronic absenteeism predicts lower reading abilities.

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Teddy Bear Day

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Teddy Bear Day

Mark Your Calendars Mark Your Calendars

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October 16 - 20

Bus Safety Week


October 23 - 27

Red Ribbon Week


Wednesday, Oct 25

Lifetouch Picture Retakes


Thursday, Oct 26

Trunk or Treat


Tuesday, October 31

Story Book Character Parade

Published by the MECC Leadership Team
https://southsideisd.org/mecc/
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