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Morton Ranch Elementary
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BUS RIDERS- IMPORTANT

Dear Parents,


This is a reminder that all students who ride the bus must scan their smart ID when getting on and off the bus. Students who fail to scan their IDs, as directed by the district, will receive a disciplinary referral.

If your child needs an additional ID, please email their homeroom teacher to request a new one. Note that there will be a fee for the new ID, which must be paid through Pay&Go.


Thank you for your cooperation.

A Message From Principal Maurer
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Dear Families,


I wanted to share how impressed I am with our students' behavior during last week's "Hey Dude, Nice Shoes" presentation. They were respectful, engaged, and demonstrated excellent listening skills throughout the event. We're proud of their wonderful conduct! Thank you, MRE PTA, for bringing this speaker to our school.


Looking ahead: Big things are happening at school this month!


Pre-K registration is now open, so don't miss the chance to enroll. Our counselors invite parents to learn about test anxiety as they host "Coffee with the Counselors." We're also excited to celebrate our amazing volunteers at the Volunteer Celebration, and we have the Howdy Helper WorkDay coming up to support our school community. Plus, the scheduled STAAR assessments are just around the corner, so let's stay focused and finish the month strong! The dedication and effort put in by both teachers and students is inspiring.


Keep up the great work, everyone!

Instructional Calendar (Updated March 31st)
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At yesterday evening’s Board meeting, Trustees approved amendments to the instructional calendars for the 2024-2025, 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. The updates provide staff with an additional spring holiday in April, contingent on the district not exceeding two bad weather days.


This school year’s additional April holiday is scheduled for Monday, April 21.


Links to the three Board approved amended instructional calendars can be found below:
2024-2025 Instructional Calendar
2025-2026 Instructional Calendar
2026-2027 Instructional Calendar

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Morton Ranch Junior High Invites You To:

OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS AT MRE OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS AT MRE

Morton Ranch JUNIOR HIGH invites MRE to a special event : A Night Under the Rainbow


Thursday, April 24th at 5:30 p.m.

2498 N Mason Road

Katy, TX 77449


DRUMS, ART, DANCE, SPORTS, FOOD, GIVEAWAYS

**NEW** SCHOOL STORE IS OPEN!
Introducing the New Maverick Spirit Store!

This store is always open online (barring any complications and hiccups) moving forward. Feel free to order your house swag for our final house celebrations of the year, last day of school or get prepared for next year! And check back often for new additions to the store!

*Please note that this store is not operated by MRE so they are not responsible for payment or distribution of items. All orders will be mailed directly to the recipient.*
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"Dine Out to Donate" is Wednesday, April 2, 2025 (all day)
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The Katy ISD Education Foundation provides resources to enrich teaching, inspire learning, and enhance opportunities. This foundation unites our community in making targeted investments in Katy ISD schools.


Support the foundation by grabbing a meal or snack out with family and friends on April 2nd.

1. Choose a participating restaurant from the 2025 list.

2. Plan ahead, order ahead, or dine in with your family at one of the business from the list.

3. Mention "Dine Out to Donate" when you pay for your meals.

4. Participating restaurants donate a percentage of their sales that day.

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2025 Restaurants List 2025 Restaurants List

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Prekindergarten in Katy ISD- (Pre-Registration Now Open for 2025-2026)

Pre-registration for the 2025-2026 School Year opened March 31, 2025. Pre-registration for the 2025-2026 School Year opened March 31, 2025.

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Students enrolling for the 2024-2025 School Year must be 4 on or before September 1, 2024 and meet one of the eligibility requirements set by the state of Texas.


Parents must complete the online registration process through Katy ISD's PowerSchool Registration website. Only students whose registration paperwork is complete will be offered the opportunity to be screened for language eligibility / prekindergarten program eligibility.


Please note that due to the limited number of spaces, campus placement is determined by availability at the time of your completed registration process. If the home campus is full, PreK students will be redirected to the closest available campus. Parent webinars are posted to guide parents before they begin the enrollment process.


Prekindergarten Preregistration 2025-2026


Preinscripcion De Prekinder 2025-2026

Coffee with the Counselors

We will be having our Spring "Coffee with the Counselors" on Wednesday, April 2nd from 9:30-10:30 in the LGI.

We will be talking about Test Anxiety and test taking strategies.

Please RSVP at the link below if you will attend. Please do not RSVP is you are unsure. We use the RSVPs to purchase supplies and plan for attendees.

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Autism Acceptance Month
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April is Autism Acceptance Month

Join us as we raise awareness to promote autism acceptance, celebrate neurodiversity and individual differences, and continue to advance inclusivity and connectedness throughout the community. It's also a time to renew our commitment to honor the unique lived experiences of people with autism. Working together, we can support young families as well as children and youth with autism as they transition into adulthood, helping each individual reach their full potential.
🧩 Autism Acceptance Month for Kids | April Events | Twinkl USA
STAAR TESTING

To protect the integrity of the testing environment, Morton Ranch Elementary will be a closed campus (to outside visitors) on days when the STAAR test is being administered.

The calendar below identifies the days where MRE will be closed to ALL visitors.

*******There will be no lunch visitors, classroom readers, volunteers, etc.

Click the calendar below to view dates where MRE will be a "closed campus." Click the calendar below to view dates where MRE will be a "closed campus."

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LUNCH VISITORS (DURING STATE ASSESSMENTS) LUNCH VISITORS (DURING STATE ASSESSMENTS)

Morton Ranch Elementary 2024-2025 Yearbook
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Yearbooks will be delivered to campus before summer.


If you are interested in purchasing a yearbook, click here.


*Extra copies are on a first come, first serve basis once the school order has been delivered and extra copies are not guaranteed.


Make sure you order a yearbook for your family in advance!

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PTA SPONSORED EVENTS FOR SPRING 2025 at MRE

HOWDY HELPERS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY (APRIL 11th) HOWDY HELPERS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY (APRIL 11th)

Howdy! Please consider donating a few hours of your time for our monthly volunteer workday, now known as Howdy Helpers. Our helpers will spend their time helping with various tasks and projects, left by the teachers. Enjoy light refreshments while meeting fellow MAV family members. Thank you for your dedication!

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PTA GLOW RUN IS COMING SOON TO MRE! PTA GLOW RUN IS COMING SOON TO MRE!

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Updates from our Library

Reading Forms Due April 4th Reading Forms Due April 4th

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Students that have participated in the reading program may turn in their form to Ms.Maddox, no later tha April 4th.

Ms.Maddox will keep track of students that completed their reading. Students will receive their tickets at the beginning of May.


Two FREE tickets will be given to attend a Sugar Land Space Cowboys Game!

Way to go, Mavs! We can't wait to see who completed their reading log!

Summer Learning
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The 10th Annual CTE STEM Summer Camp will be held this summer at Tays Junior High, providing incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students with an engaging, hands-on STEM learning experience.


Camp Dates (Students Choose One Session):

• Session 1: Monday, June 9, 2025 – Thursday, June 12, 2025

• Session 2: Monday, June 16, 2025 – Thursday, June 19, 2025

• Time: 8:00AM – 3:00PM


Location: Tays Junior High


Cost: $180 per student (includes lunch & t-shirt)


Transportation: Not provided; must be arranged by parents/guardians


Registration Details:

• Opens Monday, April 14, 2025 at 8:00AM

• Available online only through Pay N Go

• Limited to 128 students per session (first-come, first-served)

• Each student may register for only one session (both cover the same content)

• Payment via Pay N Go is required at registration and is non-refundable


For any questions, please contact Maria Smith with Career and Technical Education at

mariatsmith@katyisd.org 281-396-2964

Important Dates to Remember

Important Dates... Important Dates...

March 31

  • Prekindergarten (Pre-Registration) for the 2025-2026 School Year Opens


April 1

  • National Autism Acceptance Month


April 2

  • Dine Out to Donate
  • Coffee with the Counselors


April 4

  • School Librarian Day
  • Space Cowboys Forms (if participating) due to Library
  • VIPS Campus Breakfast at MRE at 9:00


April 5

  • Folk Life Festival (open to public)


April 7

  • 1st Grade Field Trip to Sugar Land Museum of Natural Science


April 11

  • Volunteer Work Day- 'Howdy Helpers"


April 18

  • Holiday for Students & Staff


April 21

  • *NO SCHOOL STUDENTS/STAFF *updated March 31st


April 24th

  • Kinder Roundup (Orientation for students entering Kinder for 2025-2026)
*open to all current pre-k students and future kinder students currently not enrolled in pre-k


May 1

  • PTA GLOW RUN


May 2

  • VIPS Celebration at Merrell Center --*all volunteers from 2024-2025 school year are invited to attend!


May 5-9

  • Teacher Appreciation Week


May 19

  • Learning Celebrations (ECSE / PreK / 3rd)


May 20

  • Learning Celebrations (Kinder / 2nd / YCAP / Life Skills)


May 21

  • Learning Celebrations (1st / 4th / 5th)
  • 5th Grade ONLY- Learning Celebration in GYM @ 9:00


May 22

  • Last Day of School for Katy ISD
  • Early Dismissal @ 12:20
    • *students will follow the SAME dismissal routines, just adjust three hours earlier.

Important websites are linked below! Important websites are linked below!

Changes of Transportation
Lunch Visitors at MRE 2024-2025
REPORT Absences
Kindergarten Orientation: "Kindergarten Roundup!"
(PRE-K) Pre-registration for the 2025-2026 School Year
Links to Current and Past e-News (2024-2025)
Spirit Shirts for Sale Through Pay N' Go!
Morton Ranch Elementary Facebook Page
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Morton Ranch Elementary

The vision shared by these Maverick-Educators has always been focused on three things: Strong Relationships, Authentic Experiences for Children, and a Quest for Lifelong Learning instilled within each and every Maverick. Thank you for joining us on this journey!

Website: https://www.katyisd.org/campus/MRE/Pages/default.aspx
Location: 2502 North Mason Road, Katy, TX, USA
Phone: 281-234-0330
Twitter (X): @MREMavs

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