PME Newsletter

Happy New Year 2026! 🥳

We hope that all of you had a wonderful winter break and enjoyed some quality family time. The beginning of a new year is an exciting time to engerize ourselves with fresh ideas and goals for the future! We're excited for our upcoming learning adventures that will be shared in the classrooms. Stay tuned for updates on school events and important dates as we kick off our second semester of learning and growth in the 2025-2026 school year!

Coming to school regularly helps students feel connected and confident.

Let's be sure to get our scholars to school on time. School begins at 7:15 a.m. Student must be in the classroom with their teacher at this time. Section 25.085 of the Texas Education Code (TEC) states that a child who is required to attend school under this section shall attend school each school day for the entire period the program of instruction is provided, unless exempted by law.

If scholars are absent, you have to send a note or email to Mrs. Margarita Gonzalez, margarita.gonzalez@manorisd.net for documentation of your child's absence

Families of 5th grade scholars, Manor ISD is pleased to announce that the School Choice application will remain open until 10:00 PM on January 21, 2026. If you are interested in you scholar applying for Manor New Tech Middle School or Manor Rise Academy, you must do the School Choice application.

The School Choice application process is as easy as 1-2-3.

1. Create an Account

2. Log in

3. Click here, to complete the application for each scholar.

https://manorisd.schoolmint.com/login

A lottery will take place by February 5th. Scholars selected will have until 10:00 PM on February 8, 2026 to accept their selection offer in SchoolMint. If not accepted by that time, the seat will automatically be declined and given to the next person on the waiting list. Scholars who decline or do not accept their offer will not receive another offer from another campus. Scholars not selected will be placed on the waiting list for their selected campuses.

More information on Manor ISD website.

Pictured Top to Bottom, Left to Right.

Stephanie Rodriguez-Barnett, Patrick Patterson, Dr. Sormani (Superintendent) , Dr. Caitlin Lowery, Stacy Howard

Dr. Mary L. Thomas (Vice President), Ana Cortez (President), Fabian Martinez (Secretary)

We wanted to send a quick reminder to all families about our Lost and Found collection. As the weather changes and students shed layers, jackets, hats, gloves, and other personal items often get misplaced. If your child has been missing anything recently, please take a moment to check the Lost and Found area. The collection is located on the stage in the cafeteria.

Tips for Easy Retrieval:

Labeling items: If your child's clothing or items are labeled, it makes it much easier to return them to the rightful owner.
Regular Checks: Encourage your child to check the Lost and Found area during the school day if they are missing anything.

Thank you for helping us keep track of your child’s belongings. We hope to reunite them with their lost items soon!

If interested in purchasing, please DM PME on Facebook or contact Parent Liaison, Noelia Guevara via email noelia.guevara@manorisd.net or 512-278-4233. Cash only.

Event Information

Manor MLK Celebration

✅NO SCHOOL, take advantage and participate in Manor's MLK Celebration

👉Join the City of Manor on January 19th to celebrate and honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The celebration begins at City Hall at 9 AM with the Freedom Walk to Jennie Lane Park, followed by an MLK Day ceremony until 11 AM.

This family-friendly event will include a guest speaker, kid activities, and vendors as we reflect on Dr. King’s impact and continue working toward a stronger, more united community.

When?

Monday, Jan 19, 2026, 09:00 AM

Where?

105 East Eggleston Street, Manor, TX, USA

location_on Open maps

📸Was your student absent on our first picture day?

No worries!

We will have retake pictures on January 20th for our new PME Eagles, as well as anyone who was absent on our first picture day in October.

Common Sense Media

Parent Talk: Tech Talk: Parental Controls & Family Conversations

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 5 P.M. PT/8 P.M. ET

Parental control apps and settings are a great first step in preparing and protecting our children online—but they're just the first line of defense. True parental control is a combination of tech tools and talks with our kids. Join Common Sense Media, in conversation with Kristin Lewis, Chief Product Officer at Aura, to get quick, actionable tips on setting your kids up for success when they receive a new device or get access to online platforms. We'll discuss how to manage settings, spot red flags, and spark open communication that aligns your kid's media and tech use with your family's values.

Register for the webinar

🔖 Registration for the webinar

February 3rd-100th Day of School

February 6th-Spring Individual and Class Pictures

February 16th-No school! Spring Parent Teacher Conferences

February 26-PME's Black History Month Program

K–12 Family Tips: Cyberbullying & Online Harms

Tips para familias con niños de kínder a 5to grado: Ciberbullying

Presidential Meadows Elementary School

Principal: Valiza Castro

Assistant Principal: Stephan Bryant

Attendance: margarita.gonzalez@manorisd.net

Email: pme@manorisd.net
Website: PME
Phone: 512-278-4225

PME Newsletter

January, 2026

Happy New Year 2026! 🥳

Coming to school regularly helps students feel connected and confident.

Past PME t-shirts 👕for sale only $5! Limited quantities in adult and...

Event Information

📸Was your student absent on our first picture day?

Common Sense Media

Presidential Meadows Elementary School

📆 January at a Glance 📆 January at a Glance

Happy New Year 2026! 🥳

🟩 Attendance Corner 🟩 Attendance Corner

Coming to school regularly helps students feel connected and confident.

🍎 Schools of Choice 🍎 Schools of Choice

💻 Assistance with School of Choice Applications 💻 Assistance with School of Choice Applications

🏫 Manor ISD Board of Trustees 🏫 Manor ISD Board of Trustees

🧥 Lost and Found 🧥 Lost and Found

👕 PME Shirts for Sale $5 👕 PME Shirts for Sale $5

🗓 January Calendar 🗓 January Calendar

📘 2nd Nine Weeks Awards Assemblies January 15th 📘 2nd Nine Weeks Awards Assemblies January 15th

📅 Holiday! 📅 Holiday!

Event Information

📸Was your student absent on our first picture day?

🌟 Staff Spotlights 🥳 🌟 Staff Spotlights 🥳

📝 Assignment for parents 📝 Assignment for parents

Common Sense Media

🎄 December 2025 🎄 December 2025

📅 Upcoming Events 📅 Upcoming Events

🤝 Support & Resources for Families 🤝 Support & Resources for Families

Presidential Meadows Elementary School