Memorial Elementary

08/10/2021

"Learning never ends. You always grow." Memorial teachers showed that today during Day 2 of the IB Making the PYP Happen workshop! Our Memorial Risk Takers created videos and posters, shared ideas, and created personal action plans.

08/09/2021

Memorial Teachers were busy today! 11 teachers completed Day 1 of the IB Making the PYP Happen virtual workshop. Our Inquiring teachers are committed to becoming more Knowledgeable on our journey as an IB Candidate school!

08/09/2021

Welcome to Memorial, New Teachers! HISD's New Teacher Academy kicked off today with a Campus Orientation. Getting acquainted, goodie bags, and more, all in the comfort of the newly refurbished Library!

07/22/2021

HISD’s Gifted and Talented (G/T) Department is proud to announce its inaugural FAMILY SYMPOSIUM, “Opening the GATES to Gifted Learning.”

The FREE, VIRTUAL symposium is scheduled for AUGUST 3- 6, 2021 via Microsoft Teams. The goal of the G/T Family Symposium is to address and support the needs of families with gifted scholars. PLEASE REGISTER for the G/T FAMILY SYMPOSIUM. You will have access to 40 sessions with HISD and nationally-recognized experts.

REGISTRATION CLOSES JULY 30, 2021. Registration is now open and accessible here: https://www.houstonisd.org/domain/32983

06/21/2021

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE HISD NORTHWEST AREA SCHOOL OFFICE:

Memorial Elementary Community/ Comunidad de Memorial Elementary,

It is my pleasure to inform you that a new principal has been selected to lead Memorial Elementary. We will hold a meeting to introduce the new principal on Wednesday, June 23 at 5:00pm. Students are welcomed and encouraged to attend! A link to join the meeting is posted here: https://bit.ly/35HoxSQ

Nos complace comunicarle que se ha seleccionado un nuevo director para Memorial Elemenrary. Venga a conocer al nuevo director en Miércoles 23 de junio a las 5:00 pm en línea. ¡Los estudiantes son bienvenidos y animados a asistir! Un enlace para unirse a la reunión está aquí: https://bit.ly/35HoxSQ

Thank you/Gracias,
Northwest Area School Office, HISD

06/10/2021

The FINAL ISSUE of the 2020-2021 Memorial e-newsletter was sent today! Check your email to get the scoop on all the summer happenings.

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06/07/2021

As many of you know, Dr. María Teresa Garcia, Principal of Memorial Elementary, will be accepting a promotion within our school district at the end of this school year. The task of identifying candidates and selecting a new principal is quickly underway. You are invited to join me on Monday, June 7, 2021, at 5:30pm via a virtual townhall meeting so that you are afforded the opportunity to have a voice in the process. A link to join the meeting is here: http://bitly.ws/dNZh. A Spanish interpreter will be provided as needed.


Como muchos de ustedes saben, la Dra. María Teresa Garcia, Directora de Memorial Elementary, se aceptará una promoción al final de este año escolar. La tarea de identificar candidatos y seleccionar un nuevo director está rápidamente en marcha. Está invitado a unirse a mí el lunes, 7 de junio de 2021 a las 5:30 pm a través de una reunión virtual del ayuntamiento para que tenga la oportunidad de tener voz en el proceso. Un enlace para unirse a la reunión está aquí: http://bitly.ws/dNZh. Se proporcionará un intérprete de español según sea necesario.

06/02/2021

Memorial Elementary is thrilled to be part of Houston Independent School District G/T Department’s PILOT PROGRAM for MENTORS! Our participating 5th grade students were partnered with MENTORS from KPMG, a worldwide accounting firm with offices in Houston. The Mentors met with the small groups two times and focused on one of three areas: MATH, TECHNOLOGY, and LEADERSHIP. All participants had a positive experience and we look forward to CONTINUED PARTNERSHIPS in the fall! Burbank Elementary

06/01/2021

The Houston Astros ORBIT is joining Memorial students TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2) for a virtual show! All students and staff are encouraged to WEAR their ASTROS GEAR tomorrow!

05/26/2021

Save the Date! The Memorial Elementary School 2021 grade level AWARD CEREMONY events will be LIVESTREAMED! All events will be recorded for parents who are not able to attend the Livestream.

05/24/2021

BLOOD DRIVE at Messiah Houston on SATURDAY, JUNE 5. Sign up now to secure your donation slot! https://www.commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/336222?fbclid=IwAR3fuZAiotICo7ZiSmjNM16IJY29Y7BV4pw1M5a4clO_gsq56o7824txe5w

05/21/2021

Our 2nd and 3rd grade students have been WRITING THE CITY thanks to a grant from Arts Connect and Writers in the Schools (WITS). These two grade levels are participating in VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS each week followed by a VIRTUAL WRITING LESSON from WITS instructor Mr. Dillon. This week the students "visited" Brazos Bend State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife. They are having so much fun and growing as writers!