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April 17, 2026
We are excited to bring back in-line skating 101 for our 3rd-5th grade students! This fun and engaging program teaches students the basics of skating, with a strong focus on safety and skill development. The program will run for two weeks and costs $12 each student. Be on the lookout for a permission slip/how to pay coming home with your student on Monday or Tuesday. If you have any questions please contact Coach Harvey.
Please see the attachment for details regarding the MES Talent Show, which is open to 4th-5th graders. Auditions will be taking place on May 4-6 during school hours, and then the talent show itself will take place on Thursday, May 14, during school hours for students, plus in the evening from 6-7pm for family/friends. This TS BLURB, as well as the TS REGISTRATION/PERMISSION FORM should have all the details you need, but if you have other questions after reading, don't hesitate to reach out.
STAAR testing begins next week. On days when your child is taking the STAAR test, you will not be able to eat lunch with them. I have listed the testing dates below as well as changes that will effect 5th grade lunch on April 29.
Lunch Time Changes for April 29:
- 5th grade will eat lunch from 11:35-12:05 on this day
- 3rd grade will eat lunch from 12:45-1:15 on these two days. However, since students are testing on these days, please plan not to eat lunch with your 3rd grader on these days.
STAAR Testing Dates:
- April 21 -- 5th grade Science
- April 22-24 -- Science Make-ups
- April 28 -- 5th grade Math
- April 29 -- 3rd and 4th grade Math
- April 30-May 1 -- STAAR Make-ups
We also will not be able to have volunteers upstairs on STAAR testing days. We can still have visitors and volunteers downstairs, as long as it is not in a grade level that is testing that day. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility.
3rd - 5th grade students are invited to perform in the Saturday Silver Dancer Spring Show! May 2nd from 10am-12pm we will host a clinic to teach the routine they will perform later that evening. The show starts at 7pm and we ask that clinic performers arrive by 6:30pm. More details can be found at the link below!
Data from state assessments will be available in the Family Portal on the following dates:
• STAAR Grades 3–8 assessments: June 16, 2026
• STAAR Alternate 2: June 24, 2026
• TELPAS: June 11, 2026
I will send an email when they are posted, along with directions for how to access them but I know some of you might want to mark your calendars now!
As we wrap up Gifted Students Week, I wanted to let you know about our Gifted and Talented Showcase next month! The Showcase will be at the Murchison Cafeteria on May 8 at 8:30 am. If you have a child in the GT program, I hope you will be able to attend!
Favor is running a fundraiser for us through May 31. Any order placed with MES designated earns 15% back, whether it's groceries or deliveries! See the flyer below for more information.
All STAAR tests for students in grades 3-5 are administered online. If your child wants to use a mouse with their Chromebook for the STAAR test, only a wired mouse will work for that particular test. Feel free to send your child with a wired mouse on their testing day if they prefer to have one.
- April 21 -- 5th grade Science STAAR Test
- April 22-24 -- Science STAAR Make-Ups
- April 28 -- 5th grade Math STAAR Test
- April 29 -- 3rd and 4th grade Math STAAR Test
- April 30-May 1 -- STAAR Make-Ups
- May 1 -- PTO Dance from 6-8 pm
- May 4-8 -- Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 8 -- GT Showcase at 8:30 am
- May 12 -- PTO Meeting at 6:30 pm
- May 20 -- K-4 End of Year Awards Ceremonies
- May 21 -- 5th grade Awards Ceremony. Last Day of School. Early Release at noon.
View the full PfISD calendar here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JZSF6_kC7UNH9j6M44JTuo1PN3gjnAL0/view?usp=sharing
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Location: 2215 Kelly Lane, Pflugerville, TX, USA
Phone: 512-594-6000
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