Morton Ranch Elementary

Dear Parents and Families,

We have many exciting events on the horizon!

As we approach our annual PTA sponsored Trick or Treat event this week, I want to remind everyone to join us for a spooktacular time!

• PTA will collect bags of individually wrapped candy through Wednesday!
• Students or parents may drop off candy in the collection box in the front office.
• The event will take place this Friday, October 25th, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM in the gym.
• We encourage all of our students to come in their favorite costumes and bring their trick-or-treat bag or bucket!
• Please remind students to dress in their HOUSE color on Friday October 25th during the school day.

Additionally, we have a four day week coming up (no school on November 1st). Students are encouraged to dress up according to the theme of the day as we acknowledge Red Ribbon Week at MRE. Please see the details below!

Please mark your calendars for November 7th! The Children's Museum of Houston will be back at MRE for our MATH Title I Night! This is event is free for our MRE families. You won't want to miss it.

Have an amazing week!

Lori Maurer

Principal

Please click here if you are interested in volunteering for this event!

Thanks to the generous donations of time from MRE staff and some amazing items donated by the community, the 2024 Morton Ranch Elementary PTA Online Auction has something for everyone!

The items range from exciting experiences for MRE students, gift certificates for restaurants, family memberships and more.

Make sure to explore all the amazing items and keep on bidding to help us meet our fundraising goals.

The money raised will go towards funding our many PTA programs & events, teacher appreciation and grants that benefit our students.

As always, we appreciate your support!

It is an ideal way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against drugs. Schools show their personal commitment to a healthy lifestyle through the symbol of the Red Ribbon.The mission of the Red Ribbon Campaign® is to present a unified and visible commitment towards the creation of a drug-free America.

October 21st-November 1st

• Early Voting for 2024 Election
• Information for Voting: votetexas.gov

October 25th

• 50th Day of School
• GT Parent Checklist Due for Grades 1-4
• Evening : Trunk Or Treat (Sponsored by PTA)

October 28th-31st

• Red Ribbon Week at MRE
• See flyer for details

October 31st

• During School Hours: Book Character Parade (INDOORS)
• Students & Staff Only
• Students should be seated in class by 8:10
• (Students may dress up + bring book/poster to match costume)

November 1st

• PTA SILENT AUCTION ENDS
• Campus Professional Learning Day-No School for Students

November 4th

• 60th Day of School

November 5th

• In-Person Voting

November 7th

• MATH Title I Night (Children's Museum of Houston) Visits MRE
• 5:30-7:00 gym/cafe- for students and families of Morton Ranch Elementary
• Each family will receive a FREE pass for a future visit to the Children's Museum in Houston!
• Build-A-Mav Experience during Title I Night

November 11th

• Sock-for-Smiles Begins (more info soon)
• Students will collect NEW socks to donate

November 12th

• PTA: "Yuck Show!"

November 14th

• PTA: Spirit Night @ Raising Cane's
• FRY ROAD Location

November 15th

• Volunteer Work Day in LGI
• 9:00-2:00 - Bring an ID to enter campus!
• *Come and go anytime during these hours!

November 20th

• Spelling Bee Reception (invitation only)

November 22nd

• Last Day to Donate Socks

November 25-29th

• Thanksgiving Break-No School
• (Students and Staff)

December 2nd

• Students & Staff return from Thanksgiving Break

The Y makes the most of a child’s after school time by offering active learning opportunities designed to engage and expand young minds. Housed in local schools, YMCA After School Care gives children the opportunity to participate in active play and collaborate on fun projects. But YMCA After School programs are more than child care. They offer a path with a purpose. Students engage in a variety of structured activities that promote positive social interactions, indoor and outdoor play and reinforce academic learning concepts, as well as lessons in empathy, inclusion and service learning.

Click here to sign up for the Y Before/After school program at Morton Ranch Elementary.

The vision shared by these Maverick-Educators has always been focused on three things: Strong Relationships, Authentic Experiences for Children, and a Quest for Lifelong Learning instilled within each and every Maverick. Thank you for joining us on this journey!

Website: https://www.katyisd.org/campus/MRE/Pages/default.aspx
Location: 2502 North Mason Road, Katy, TX, USA
Phone: 281-234-0330
Twitter (X): @MREMavs