Melissa Ridge Education Center

Welcome, December! We are so grateful for the wonderful families who joined us for the Turkey Trot and Gratitude Walk. Your energy, enthusiasm, and heartfelt notes of gratitude made the event truly special. Thank you for celebrating with us and making it a memorable time for our little Cardinals!

As we step into this festive month, we are thrilled about the exciting activities and celebrations ahead. December is packed with fun and joy, and we can’t wait to share these moments with you and your children. Save the dates! Our Themed Dress Up Days and Winter Parties are just around the corner! We are planning a magical event to wrap up the year. Details will be coming your way soon, but for now, mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate with us. You are invited to join us!

Thank you for being such an amazing part of our MREC community. Here’s to a December filled with warmth, joy, and plenty of smiles!

Let's make this month magical!

Kimberly Cole

Principal

December

2 - Students Return

5 - 12 Days of Holiday Themed Dress Up Days

19 - Class Holiday Parties

20 - Early Release Day

23 - Winter Break Begins (No School)

January

7 - Students Return

20 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (No School)

Dec. 5 - Wear Mittens and Muffins

Dec. 6 - Wear Holiday Lights

Dec. 9 - Wear Flannel and Faux Fur

Dec. 10 - Dress like and Elf

Dec. 11 - Wear Hawaiian or Hula Shirts

Dec. 12 - Wear a Holiday Hat

Dec. 13 - Wear Holiday Socks

Dec. 16 - Wear White or dress like a Snowperson

Dec. 17 - Wear Green or dress like the Grinch or someone from Whoville

Dec. 18 - Wear Jingle Bells

Dec. 19 - Wear your favorite Holiday Sweater (Ugly or Cute)

Dec. 20 - Wear Pajamas

As we prepare for the upcoming holidays, we would love to know how your family celebrates throughout the year. We want to celebrate families and share traditions during the month of December.

Melissa ISD welcomes the entire community to the annual Heart for the Arts Festival on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at Melissa High School’s Symmetry Plaza. This family-fun event will showcase the talents of the Visual and Performing Arts students in grades K-12, featuring artwork from all campuses and performances by theatrical and musical students. Children of all ages can enjoy arts and crafts stations offering activities like face painting, ornament making, and balloon animals. For more information, visit http://www.melissaisd.org/heartforthearts.

Our new Community News Folder is designed to help local businesses and organizations share family-friendly programs, fundraisers, events, and activities with the community. The folder is updated regularly, so don't forget to check back often. This week, you'll find details on exciting events like performances of The Nutcracker, Selfies with Santa, and the Santa's Helpers 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run. If you'd like to feature your business or organization's events in the Community News Folder, please visit our Community Connections webpage for more information.

Sit With Us meetings provide parents/guardians with an opportunity to come together and discuss ideas, concerns, and potential solutions regarding matters at Melissa Schools. The philosophy of Sit With Us is that Melissa parents are Cardinal Champions who see the best for not only their students but for all students. If it matters to one Cardinal, it matters to all Cardinals.

Sit With Us meetings provide parents/guardians with an opportunity to come together and discuss ideas, concerns, and potential solutions regarding matters at Melissa Schools. The philosophy of Sit With Us is that Melissa parents are Cardinal Champions who see the best for not only their students but for all students. If it matters to one Cardinal, it matters to all Cardinals. Those who are interested in joining Sit With Us are encouraged to attend the next meeting scheduled at their student's school. Visit the Sit With Us for a list of upcoming dates.

Stay informed about what's going on at our campuses and upcoming events by following us on social media. Melissa ISD can be found on Facebook and Instagram, and each campus has its own Facebook page. Melissa High School also has a dedicated Instagram account. Don't miss out—follow us today.