Melissa Ridge Education Center

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for Family Engagement Night! We loved seeing you connect, learn, and have fun together. We hope you enjoyed the activities, food, and time with our amazing MREC staff! If you missed the Title I meeting, no worries! The presentation is attached for you to review. Thank you for being such amazing partners in your child’s education!

Things we are looking forward to in February...

• Don’t forget our Valentine's Day Family Project will be due in a couple of weeks! This is a wonderful way to get creative and make something special for our classroom friendship celebrations.
• Stay tuned for details on our fun Spirit Week coming up soon. We’ll be dressing up and celebrating kindness, friendship, and togetherness in exciting ways!
• Can you believe it? The 100th Day of School is here! Your little Cardinals are 100 days smarter, kinder, and more amazing than ever!

As always, thank you for your support and involvement. We love partnering with you to make this school year special!

Sincerely,

Kimberly Cole
Principal

Children love to create. This week, they will explore self-expression as they participate in art, music, story and dance activities. They will take what they have learned about imagination and use it to inspire their own creativity.

This week’s Family Connections activities can be found at:
https://portal2.frogstreet.com/wp-content/uploads/prek2/familyconn/ENG-FC-T5-W4.pdf

This week’s storybook, “What Will You Create?” can be found at: https://portal2.frogstreet.com/ebook/?bookname=FS20074_WhatWillYouCreate_eBook.

Looking forward to an exciting week!

Sincerely,

MREC Staff

February

2 - Ground Hogs Day

5 - Hip Hooray for the 100th Day of School

7 - National Wear Red Day (American Heart Month)

10 - Friendship Week Begins

13 - Valentine's Day Family Project Due

14 - Valentine's/Friendship Day (Class Parties)

17 - Staff Development (Student Holiday)

24 - Circle Learning Institute PreK Assessment Window opens

March

17 - 21 Spring Break

24 - Staff Development (Student Holiday)

February 14th is Valentine's Day! We will be focusing on the friendships we have made at school. Our class will have a friendship celebration, including passing out Friendship Notes and/or Valentine's Cards. Please work with your little Cardinal on making a Friendship / Valentine's Day box as a family project. Together you will gather the supplies needed to create a box to hold their notes and cards. A shoebox or tissue box is the perfect size. Be Creative 😀Make sure to talk about your friends and ask your students about the friends they have made at school. Please check Class DoJo for details and updates from your child's teacher.

Love and Friendship are in the air! Join us for a week-long celebration of love, friendship, and unity during Valentine's Spirit Week themed dress up days!

😍 MONDAY - Wear red and pink to start the week in the colors of love. Cupid-approved attire encouraged!

😍 TUESDAY - Find a friend and coordinate your outfits. Twinning is winning, especially when it comes to spreading love!

😍 WEDNESDAY - Show your love for your Family/Culture and dress up in something that represents your family/culture.

😍 THURSDAY - Show off your unique style by wearing clothing with heart patterns or accessories. Let's make Thursday extra sweet!

😍 FRIDAY - Wear your heart on your sleeve! Dress up in outfits that express what love means to you.

Reminder: There will be no school for students on Monday, February 17, 2025, as it is a Teacher Work Day. While the academic calendar designates February 17 as a Bad Weather Make-Up Day, Melissa ISD students will not need to make up the missed days from January due to inclement weather. We look forward to welcoming our Cardinals back to school on Tuesday, February 18!

After thoughtful consideration and discussion, Melissa ISD has updated its policy regarding parent notes for student absences. Effective immediately, families may now submit up to five (5) parent notes per school year to excuse absences, an increase from the previous limit of three (3) per school year. For more information, visit the following link: www.melissaisd.org/article/1947734

At Melissa ISD, our students, staff, and families are at the heart of everything we do. As we head into 2025, we’re excited to share updates on new schools and facilities that will empower all students to reach their full potential. Our commitment to integrity drives us to create lasting spaces that meet the needs of our growing community. Learn more at www.melissaisd.org/move

The state of Texas designates Sunday, February 2, as Texas Military Heroes Day to educate students on the sacrifices of brave Texans who have served in the U.S. armed forces. We honor their bravery and sacrifice, recognizing the service that protects our freedoms and strengthens our communities. We are grateful for their commitment and the sacrifices they and their families make every day.

Melissa ISD recognizes our amazing Melissa ISD Counselors as we celebrate National School Counselor Appreciation Week! Thank you for all that you do for us and the students!

The Melissa ISD academic calendar for the 2025-2026 school year, as recommended by the District Site-Based Decision Committee, has been approved by the Board of Trustees. To access the school calendar, visit www.melissaisd.org/calendar.

Hosted by the Melissa Booster Club, the Daddy-Daughter Dance will be held on Saturday, February 8, at the MHS Student Union Building, with two time options: 4:00–6:00 p.m. or 7:00–9:00 p.m. Tickets are $50 per couple, plus $10 for each additional child. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://melissaboosterclub.org/ddd

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.

Stay informed about what's going on at our campuses and upcoming events by following us on social media. Melissa ISD can be found on Facebook and Instagram, and each campus has its own Facebook page. Melissa High School also has a dedicated Instagram account. Don't miss out—follow us today.