Monroe May Parent Newsletter

From Mrs. Mireles, Principal

Hi Roadrunner families!

What an aMAYzing Meet the Teacher we had yesterday! It was so much fun to see returning students and meet new smiling faces! I want to reiterate a few things below before we open doors on Monday:

Dismissal: we will no longer allow cars to park in the parking lot after 2:30 during dismissal.

If you walk to school for pick up, you will still be able to pick up your child by walking up. We do ask that you use the sidewalk as you arrive and leave the campus rather than crossing through the parking lot. Here's a video as a visual for the process. Please be kind and patient and know that we have yours and your children's safety first. Thank you in advance for your help with creating a safe dismissal process for our campus.

https://canva.link/83xca17ajyrekh7

IDs & Fast Passes: This year we will require Fast Passes for any adult visitor entering the building during school hours. ALL visitors will be required to present a valid state ID to be scanned in our Raptor System to receive a Fast Pass before entering our building during school hours. They are not required at after-school events as during these times, all students are accompanied by an adult. We recommend getting a Fast Pass before school starts. You can get your Fast Pass Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:30-3:30.

Breakfast: Hot breakfast in the cafeteria will no longer be served after 7:40am.

Tardies: If a student arrives after 7:45 they are considered tardy. We recommend students arriving by 7:30 so they do not feel rushed as they begin the day. If a student is tardy, they must be signed in by an adult.

Attendance: As a campus this past year our Average Daily Attendance (ADA) was 93.5. We are aiming for 95% this school year. Please help us make that happen by bringing your students to school everyday, on time. We can't teach your students if they are not here. Thank you for your partnership!

Facebook: Don't forget to follow us on Facebook! It's the easiest & quickest way for us to post happenings around campus. https://www.facebook.com/MayRoadrunners/

School Shirts: Sold online this year! The online store will close on Sept. 4th and we should have Spirit shirts delivered to your students by the week of Sept 21st. Delivery will be communicated to you as it gets closer and we have a date from the company that shirt printing will be completed.

https://designstore.alamotees.com/monroe_may_elem/shop/products/all?page=1

PTA: Join PTA!

Free Breakfast & Lunch for May Students!

Monroe May students will continue to receive meals at no cost 🎉. In order to allow our students to continue receiving free meals in the future, we will need all families to complete a CEP form. This will also help determine additional funding for state and federal programs and services that may be provided at May.

Use the link below to help us complete this task. We also have hard copies available in the front office.

https://ecep.nisd.net/

Upcoming Staff Birthdays

Aug 2 ~ Natasha Hopkins, Nurse

Aug. 7 ~ Joseph Pruett, 5th Grade

Aug 14 ~ Debra Chapman, Collab

Aug 21 ~ Armando Gonzalez, Math Support

Aug 26 ~ Alicia Torres, 3rd Grade

Aug 26 ~ Raquel Ramos, Front Office

Save the Date - Aug 20th! Come get free goodies, and earn $10 for May!

Upcoming Events

Aug 10 ~ First Day of School: Welcome back! We are so excited to launch a brand-new year of learning, growth, and fun. Doors open at 7:00am—let’s make Day 1 amazing!

Aug 10 ~ Tears & Cheers Breakfast (PK/KG Parents): Whether you’re shedding a happy tear or a sad one as your little one starts school, join us for light refreshments, friendly conversation, and support from fellow parents right after drop-off.

Aug 13 ~ 2nd Grade Parent Orientation: Find out what’s in store for your 2nd grader this year! We’ll dive into routines and strategies for building independent learners.

Aug 17 ~ PK/ECSE Parent Orientation: Join us to learn about classroom routines, communication tools, and how we support your child's early development.

Aug 18 ~ Kinder Parent Orientation: Step into the world of Kindergarten! We’ll cover foundational learning goals, daily schedules, and how we can partner together for a successful first year of elementary school.

Aug 19 ~ 1st Grade Parent Orientation: Learn all about the exciting transition into 1st grade. We’ll review reading and math expectations, classroom rules, and ways to support learning at home.

Aug 20 ~ 5th Grade Parent Orientation: Prepare for a memorable final year of elementary school! We’ll cover 5th-grade expectations, routines, and preparation for middle school.

Aug 24 ~ 3rd Grade Parent Orientation: Join us to discuss key milestones for 3rd grade. We’ll outline new routines and how we work together to support your child’s growing independence.

Aug 25 ~ 4th Grade Parent Orientation: Get a roadmap for the 4th-grade journey! We’ll highlight curriculum expectations and expectations for the year ahead.

FREE Resources for students and families

FREE Clothes Giveaway @ Community Bible Church

Saturday, August 8

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

CBC West Campus – Kids Building
6415 Babcock Rd.
San Antonio, TX

Students in Kindergarten through High School & Moms looking for professional clothing

Families can shop for gently used clothing and other essential items to help start the school year with confidence. Available while supplies last.

FREE Back-to-School Physical Checkups

Saturday, August 8

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Kingdom Healthcare
4025 E. Southcross Blvd.
Building 1, Suite 5
San Antonio, TX 78222

Students needing a back-to-school physical

This free service helps students complete their required physicals so they are ready for a successful school year.

SIGN UP HERE BACK-TO-SCHOOL PHYSICAL

School Volunteer Information

If you plan on attending field trips, volunteering at events, or helping in a classroom you are required to complete a background check. Here’s some helpful tips on background checks for volunteers. Thank you, in advance, for volunteering!

Click here to complete a background check.

Do I have to fill out a new online form every year?
Yes. Forms can be filled out for the following school year as early as July 1.

How long does it take to get back the results?
It takes seven to fourteen days for the results to be returned. Background checks can not be expedited.