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NO videos or photographs are permitted at carpool/walker arrival and dismissal and when visiting the campus. Any photos you take MUST be of YOUR STUDENT ONLY. NO other children may be visible, even in the background. This is a major safety issue for students and staff, and it is vital that we protect the privacy of ALL students.

MREC Cardinal Families -

Our MREC Office Staff has changed a bit since the beginning of the year.

Tawny Wilson has moved to the Office Manager position. You can call or email her with questions about registration, HAC, etc. Her email is tawnykneesewilson@melissaisd.org.

Brittny Borders is now our Receptionist and Attendance Clerk. You can call or email her with redirects, absence reports, attendance questions, or general office inquiries. Her email is brittnyborders@melissaisd.org.

We are so lucky to have Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Borders as part of our office team. They are both dedicated to creating a welcoming environment, where students and families feel supported and comfortable. Thank you for your patience during their transitions into these new positions.

Please read through the rest of the MREC Messenger for important information for our campus.

With Cardinal Pride,

Julie Nally

MREC Principal

9/15 - 10/15 - Hispanic Heritage Month

9/21 - Dr. Hector P. Garcia Day

9/30 - American Indian Heritage Day

October - Community Helpers Month at MREC & Persons with Disabilities History and Awareness Month

10/3 - Custodian Appreciation Day

10/10 - Fair Day - School Holiday - NO SCHOOL

10/17-10/21 - Texas Native Plant Week

10/24 - STUDENT HOLIDAY - NO SCHOOL

10/24-10/28 - Homecoming Week - Dress up days - see below!

Carpool and Walker Drop Off Times --- Open - 7:10 am - Close - 7:30 am

School Instruction Begns --- 7:30 am (We leave the cafeteria at 7:30 to start our day). Your child is LATE if they arrive after 7:30 am.

Carpool/Walker CLOSES at 7:30 am. If you arrive after 7:30 am, please pull around and walk your child into the MREC front office (3233 Fannin Drive).

Also, please be sure to LABEL your student's personal items (lunch box, back pack, jacket, water bottle, extra change of clothes, nap map, etc.) with your child's name and teacher name. If a teacher labels your child's items, please DO NOT remove the label.

Your child needs to wear weather appropriate clothing each day. Checking the weather and picking out clothes is a fun way to teach your child about the weather and how to dress for each season. Be sure to change out the extra clothes in your child's backpack with weather appropriate clothing.

Potty training is NOT offered through MREC. Your child is expected to be able to change their clothes and clean themselves independently, in the event of an accident. Please include a change of clothes in your child's backpack - INCLUDING an extra pair of shoes and socks.

You MUST present a photo ID to be permitted as a visitor on campus. This includes attending lunch with your child.

• Monday, 10/24 - NO SCHOOL - STUDENT HOLIDAY
• Tuesday, 10/25 - Character Day (no masks; nothing scary; no representations of weapons) - wear something that represents your favorite book, play, movie, or show character
• Wednesday, 10/26 - Wacky Wednesday - wear wacky/fun clothes
• Thursday, 10/27 - Decades Day - wear clothes from any decade (i.e. tie dye for the 1970's)
• Friday, 10/28 - Spirit Day - wear Cardinal Gear and Red and White - can wear mums/garters this day ONLY

Want free books?! Visit the link below to apply for free books through Books Beginning at Birth.

https://www.b3tx.org/

From the Melissa Education Foundation (MEF): Are you "Crazy for Cardinals"? We are too! Donate $25 to receive your "Crazy for Cards" yard sign today! Proceeds go to MEF student scholarships and teacher grants. Donate more and receive a car sticker and meal tickets to the MEF Community Tailgate and Corn Hole Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 5. We can’t wait to see you display your "Crazy for Cards" yard sign! Learn more at melissaeducationfoundation.com.

Below, you'll find the Demco September Calendar of Daily Fun. You can choose to do these activities with your child at home. These are so fun!

Here is the September Calendar of Events for the Melissa Public Library. If you have further questions, please reach out to the library.

The Melissa ISD academic calendar for the 2022-2023 school year, as recommended by the District Site-Based Decision Committee, has been approved by the Melissa Schools Board of Trustees. To view the 2022-2023 school calendar, visit www.melissaisd.org/calendar. The calendar can also be accessed in the navigation menu on our school website, and in the "Documents" section of the Melissa ISD app.

Website: https://www.melissaisd.org/o/mrec
Location: 3233 W Fannin Rd, Melissa, TX 75454, USA
Phone: 972-837-2901
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MelissaRidgeEducationCenter
Twitter: @MRECCardinals