Melissa Ridge Education Center

Dear Pre-K Families,

Thank you so much for joining us at the Parent Orientation! It was wonderful to see so many of you there, excited and ready to embark on this incredible journey with your little ones. Your involvement and enthusiasm mean the world to us and set the stage for an amazing school year ahead.

We hope the information shared was helpful and that you left feeling more connected and informed about the exciting adventures your child will experience in Pre-K. As promised, I have attached the presentation and all the materials from the meeting so you can refer back to them anytime.

We're looking forward to partnering with you to make this year an unforgettable one for your child. If you have any questions or need further information, don't hesitate to reach out—we're here to support you every step of the way!

Here's to a fantastic year ahead!

Kimberly Cole

Principal

We are working every day to make our arrival and dismissal process a more efficient process. Please review the following procedures. We appreciate your patience!

CARPOOL

Arrival:

• The carpool line will begin after buses have exited the parking lot. (We anticipate 7:15 am.)
  
• Please pull all the way forward when directed by staff on duty.
• Ensure that your child is ready to exit the car when you stop.
• Drivers MUST remain in the vehicle
• Staff members will open the car door
• Carpool will close at 7:30 a.m.
• Students arriving after 7:30 a.m. will enter with a parent through the front office.
  

Dismissal:

• Have your car tag hanging in your vehicle so that MREC staff can see the number.
• Please pull all the way forward when directed by staff on duty
• Students will enter the vehicle on the passenger side of the car.

WALKER

Arrival:

• Parents MUST park at Cardinal Stadium.
• Parent will escort their student to the SGC gym where MREC staff members will receive students at 7:00 am.
• Ensure that you are saying bye to your child in the "Hug and Go Zone"
• Please be cognizant of others while on Cardinal Drive. During the morning hours, there is more traffic than usual.

• Parents MUST park at Cardinal Stadium.
• Teachers will escort all students to the SGC at the end of the day.
• Parents should wait for their students in the "Parent Wait Zone"
  
• Please have the carpool tag number visible.
  
• Students will be released to parents at 3:03 pm.

Bus Transportation

In order for an eligible student to receive bus transportation, a parent or guardian must review the Transportation Handbook and complete the registration process.

Request Bus Transportation Service:

Bus transportation services are requested during the New Student and Returning Student Enrollment and Registration process for eligible students. If you requested bus services during student registration, no further action is necessary.

August

31 - Melissa Cardinals vs Parkview Patriots - 7:00 pm (Coach Kenny Deel Stadium)

September

National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

2 - Labor Day - No School

11 - Texas First Responders Day/Patriot's Day (Wear Red, White, and Blue)

15 - Hispanic Heritage Month Begins

17 - Constitution Day

16-20 - Celebrate Freedom Week

19 - MREC Sit With Us Meeting (Location/Time TBD)

20 - School Picture Day

27 - American Indian Heritage Day

Our Melissa Cardinal football team will kick the season off with an exciting game on Saturday at 7:30pm. The gates will open to the public at 6:30 pm and the clear bag policy will remain in effect this year. We are expecting a big crowd as we are hosting the Wipe Out Kids' Cancer Football Classic. We look forward to seeing you there. Please take a moment to read the following important reminders for football games at Coach Kenny Deel Stadium.

Student game attendance reminders:

• Students 5th grade and younger are not allowed to be dropped off at the stadium without adult supervision.

• Students should remain with their parent, guardian, or adult during the game. Playing and running are not permitted in the concourse area.

We want to thank you in advance for helping with these reminders. Our main goal is to create a fun, exciting atmosphere to cheer on our Cardinals on Saturday. We look forward to seeing everyone!

The commencement ceremony for the Melissa High School Senior Class of 2025 will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 8 p.m. at Coach Kenny Deel Stadium. More details regarding this event will be communicated and posted at www.melissaisd.org/seniors as we get closer to the date.

Please remember that during school hours, school facilities are not open to the public. Some facilities are available for use or rental after school hours. To learn more about facility rentals and public use, visit www.melissaisd.org/facility-rentals.

Let's prioritize the safety of our children by remembering to slow down and obey traffic laws and signs, especially in school zones. Be advised that the Melissa ISD Police Department will be helping to keep our campuses safe by enforcing traffic laws. Additionally, please remind the high school drivers in your household to prioritize safety by following traffic laws and exercising caution on their way to and from school.

Parents, if you join us for class parties, field trips, or lunchtime visits, please refrain from posting photos of any students other than your own on personal social media accounts unless you have permission from their families. This helps protect the privacy of all our students during campus events. We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining a safe and respectful environment for everyone.

Stay connected with everything happening around the district through our website and app! Parents and students can access helpful information and resources, stay updated on campus activities, and learn more about Melissa ISD. Visit www.melissaisd.org to get started.

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.

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.