Melissa Ridge Education Center

The holiday season is here, and we can’t wait to share the joy and magic with YOU! We are excited to invite you to an upcoming MREC Magic Celebration that will take the place of traditional classroom parties. This special event is an opportunity to come together as a MREC family and celebrate the magic of learning, growth, and the joy and fun of the holiday season!

Event Details

Date: Thursday, December 19th
Location: Sixth Grade Center Competition Gym

Important Information

• RSVP: Please RSVP by Monday, December 16th to reserve your spot!
• Tickets: Parents will receive entry tickets. (No visitors will be allowed without a ticket.)
• Background Check: A completed background check is required to attend.

Get ready for a time filled with laughter, fun, and holiday cheer! Keep an eye out for your tickets after you RSVP! We are so excited to celebrate the magic of the season with you and your little ones. Don’t miss this chance to make unforgettable memories!

Let’s come together and create a joyful holiday experience!

Happy Holidays!
Kimberly Cole

Principal

December

5 - 12 Days of Holiday Themed Dress Up Days

19 - Class Holiday Parties

20 - Early Release Day

23 - Winter Break Begins (No School)

January

7 - Students Return

20 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (No School)

We are so excited to celebrate the magic of the season with you and our Little Cardinals. Instead of our usual classroom winter parties, we’re hosting MREC Magic, our 1st Annual Holiday Assembly, a special event to celebrate the season. All students will participate in this event. If you choose to attend, please plan is to meet at the gym. Each student may have 2 family members attend the assembly.

Parent Participation

Please complete the RSVP form by Monday, December 16th at 4:00 pm. Note that any adult planning to attend will need a completed background check and ticket. All background checks should be completed by Friday, December 13th. (Online background check form included in the RSVP if needed.) Again, background checks and tickets will be required for all persons that will be in the gym with the students.

If you completed a background check previously you will receive a ticket in your child’s backpack. You will NOT be able to enter the gym without a background check and ticket. Parents will be allowed to check their student out of school from the gym the day of the event.

Event Plans:

Teachers will walk students over to the SGC Competition Gym during their assigned assembly times. Students must walk with their class to and from the gym and will continue with a regular school day once they return. Parents should report directly to the gym.

Event Times

8:30 - 9:15 am

PreK Classes: Changanaqui, Templin, Lopez, Irelenborn, Vidrine, Brynes

AM Classes: Rosier, Stephens, Vaughan

Cardinal Child Care: Sprouts, Stars, Sunshine

1:00 - 1:45 pm

PreK Classes: Iverson, Marshall, Sparks, Hamilton, Matthews, Wimberly, Kusano, Stipp

PM Classes: Rosier, Stephens, Vaughan

We are so excited to have parents with us for this day! Please make plans to join us as we celebrate our students and staff for the holidays! If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher.

MREC Staff

Dec. 9 - Wear Flannel and Faux Fur

Dec. 10 - Dress like and Elf

Dec. 11 - Wear Hawaiian or Hula Shirts

Dec. 12 - Wear a Holiday Hat

Dec. 13 - Wear Holiday Socks

Dec. 16 - Wear White or dress like a Snowperson

Dec. 17 - Wear Green or dress like the Grinch or someone from Whoville

Dec. 18 - Wear Jingle Bells

Dec. 19 - Wear your favorite Holiday Sweater (Ugly or Cute)

Dec. 20 - Wear Pajamas

As we prepare for the upcoming holidays, we would love to know how your family celebrates throughout the year. We want to celebrate families and share traditions during the month of December.

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Our new Community News Folder is designed to help local businesses and organizations share family-friendly programs, fundraisers, events, and activities with the community. The folder is updated regularly, so don't forget to check back often. This week, you'll find details on exciting events like performances of The Nutcracker, Selfies with Santa, and the Santa's Helpers 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run. If you'd like to feature your business or organization's events in the Community News Folder, please visit our Community Connections webpage for more information.

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.

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.

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