Rees Star News

Happy New Year and welcome back to another exciting semester at Rees Elementary Performing and Visual Arts Academy! We hope you enjoyed a restful winter break and are ready for a fantastic start to 2026.

At Rees PVAA, we take pride in being a School of Choice, offering unique opportunities for academic excellence and personal growth. Our commitment to innovation and student success makes us a premier destination for families seeking the best educational experience.

Important Reminder:
Enrollment at Rees PVAA by application is only for new students, for the 2026-2027 school year, that are not zoned to Rees. Parents of current, or future, Rees PVAA students that are zoned to us do not need to complete an application.

If you know families interested in joining our Performing and Visual Arts Academy, please encourage them to apply early to secure their spot. Applications can be submitted through our official website or by contacting our front office for assistance.

Your Principal,

Mireya Lara

Reminder: In order to accommodate parents and students, parent lunches will continue to be staggered to ensure we have enough space for students and visitors. Below are the designated days for the grade levels and a few reminders:

• Monday's-Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten (parents eat at designated tables on stage or in foyer)
• Tuesday's-1st Grade (parents eat on the stage with their child)
• Wednesday's-2nd Grade (parents eat on the stage with their child)
• Thursday's-3rd Grade (parents eat on the stage with their child)
• Friday's-4th Grade (parents eat on the stage with their child)

• Parent lunches take place during the student's lunch time (see grade-level newsletter for exact times)
• Parent lunches are limited to 2 guests, due to spacing
• You may bring lunch for your child only
• If you take pictures, it may only be of your child

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you!

Our character trait for the month of December is:

Commitment-sticking to your choices. A willingness to practice and fulfill your obligations or goal even when it is challenging or you don't feel like it.

Students may wear yellow, with jeans, on Thursday's in celebration of our character trait.

Make your child feel like a star! Celebrate their birthday with a personalized "Happy Birthday" message on our school marquee for just $15 for their entire birthday month-memories that shine bright!

Log onto your SchoolCash account for for more information.

3rd grade: https://app.smore.com/n/ynb87
4th grade: https://app.smore.com/n/gfsw3-4th-grade-newsletter
Block: https://app.smore.com/n/45ck1

Come join us for Coffee with the Principal on January 30th at 8:30 a.m. Our Math Specialists will be presenting!

We hope to see you here!

Mondays: PreK and Kinder parent lunch day

7:00 p.m. Bedtime Stories with Mrs. Owens 834-6744-5976 (rees123)

• January 5: Student Holiday
• January 6: STUDENTS BACK TO SCHOOL

New Year – New You: free dress day!!

• January 8: 5:00 – 6:30 Library Night

Report Card Day

• January 9: Kindergarten - 4th grade Science AIA
  All A Honor Roll celebration
• January 12: Half – Way Day: dress ½ and ½ (Valentine’s top with Christmas pants, etc.) – be creative!
• January 13: National Rubber Ducky Day
• January 14: 90s Day (90th day of school)
• January 15: National Hat Day
• January 19: MLK, Jr. Day – No School
• January 20: National Penguin Awareness Day (black and white attire)
• January 21: International Sweatpants Day (with college, military or Rees)
• January 22: Lightning McQueen (#95) Day

National Polka Dot Day
2nd grade Math CBA

• January 23: 1st grade Math CBA
  International Education Day
• January 24: National Compliment Day
• January 27: 3rd and 4th grade Math CBA
• January 28: Picture Day – free dress
  International Lego Day
  JJ Watt Day (#99)
• January 29: 100th Day of School
  Progress Report Day
• January 30: Dalmatian Day!

Kindergarten Math CBA

8:30 Coffee with the Principal – Family Center

• January 31: 8:00-1:30 Bookworm Festival Family Event

Rees Elementary

Flem Rees Elementary School opened its doors to 650 students on August 20, 1983. It was the thirteenth elementary school built in the Alief Independent School District. In 2024, Rees Elementary began it's transition to a Performing and Visual Arts Academy.

Email: reescontact@aliefisd.net
Website: rees.aliefisd.net
Location: 16305 Kensley Drive, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 281.531.1444
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