Once a Mustang, always a Mustang. ❤️💙 Our halls were filled with full circle moments as graduating seniors returned to @MemorialElm for one last walk before heading into their next big adventure. From cheers and high fives to performances by our amazing 5th graders and our precious Pre K students, every moment reminded us how special it is to grow up in this community. Check out the full recap on our IG account: instagram.com/reel/DZINaZvxc…

Today we celebrate our wonderful AP, Dr. Perez! 🥳 She is always looking for ways to help @MemorialElm grow and improve. From coordinating testing and serving as our LPAC representative to leading as our @ibpyp Coordinator, she brings organization, kindness, and dedication to everything she does. Thank you, Dr. Perez, for all the care, leadership, and positivity you bring to Memorial. Wishing you the happiest birthday and a fantastic year ahead! 🎈

Beyond proud of my knowledgeable risk takers for becoming published authors this year! Watching their creativity, courage, & growth shine through their writing has been such a joy! #MemorialMustangs 🐴 #ProudAuthors 💫 #PublishingParty 🎉 @studentreasures

As our campus grows so does our staff. Passionate about teaching a well-rounded learner while empowering them with a bilingual future? Then come join the Mustangs at Memorial Elementary!

We can’t wait to see how the kids connect their Nature Surveys to the classroom! Learning opportunities are everywhere. 😍

✨ Happy Birthday, @CounselorReyes! ✨ Today we’re celebrating our amazing s-COOL counselor 🥳 She is truly the ❤️ of @MemorialElm —vivacious, caring, and incredible with our students. She goes above and beyond to support our children through Social Emotional Learning (SEL), thoughtfully connecting lessons to classroom curriculum and keeping families informed through @ParentSquare. She also brings so much joy by involving students in the morning announcements, has a bright smile in the morning drop-off line, and helps build confidence and community across our campus. 🌟 Thank you, Ms. Reyes, for the love, positivity, and encouragement you pour into our students and staff every day. Wishing you the happiest birthday❤️🎉

Happy Birthday, Mr. Purdon! 🎉 Today we’re celebrating our wonderful 5th Grade Lead Teacher, Mr. Purdon! 🥳 @TeacherPurdon does so much for our @MemorialElm community—from leading the Accelerated Reading Program, supporting UIL, helping with Literacy Night, and yes… being the mastermind behind our outside drop-off and pick-up line coordination! Thank you for all the energy, leadership, and heart you bring to Memorial every day. We are so lucky to have you! Wishing you the happiest birthday and an amazing year ahead!

Community opportunity! We’re looking for community members to provide project feedback/mentor our 5th graders with their @iborganization Expo projects. Click the link below to see if any of the project topics interest/apply to you. forms.gle/xi1w61w9eCUEQk4J7

Day 2 of #TeacherAppreciationWeek was nacho average Tuesday! When #TacoTuesday and #CincoDeMayo collide, our only option was as to treat our amazing @MemorialElm staff to a taco bar catered by @eltiempohtx 🌮 It was a delicious way to celebrate the caring, balanced, and principled educators who pour so much into our students every day. #HISDMemorialPTO #MagicalMemorialMoments

Day 3 of Teacher Appreciation Week was “PHO”nomenal! Our @MemorialElm staff enjoyed a Vietnamese feast catered by Local Pho - complete with banh mi sandwiches, eggrolls, fried rice, and chicken wings. It was a flavorful way to celebrate the caring, open minded, and reflective educators who help our mustangs grow each day. Thank you to our PTO community for continuing to make this week so special for the staff who give so much to Memorial. #HISDMemorialPTO #MagicalMemorialMoments #TeacherAppreciationWeek

Day 3 of staff appreciation week at @MemorialElm

When #StarWarsDay kicks off Teacher Appreciation Week, you know it’s going to be a good one 🙌🏼 Lunch was a beautiful spread of soups, salads, bread, and desserts, donated by generous families. The day ended on a sweet note with Boba Tea (not Fett) and lightsaber pens for @MemorialElm’s staff. #MayThe4thBeWithYou #MayTheFlavorBeWithYou #HISDMemorialPTO #MagicalMemorialMoments

Enjoyed celebrating our emotional support dog’s birthday 🎉 @MemorialElm loves Gabriel!

Happy National School Principals’ Day to our wonderful Principal Lavergne! 💙 At @MemorialElm, Ms. Lavergne leads with heart, purpose, and a steady commitment to our students, teachers, staff, and families. From supporting classroom learning to creating a safe, welcoming campus culture, her leadership helps make Memorial the special place we all know and love. Thank you, Ms. Lavergne, for all you do each day for our school community. We are grateful for you today and always! #SchoolPrincipalsDay #HISDMemorialPTO #MagicalMemorialMoments #BlessedWithTheBest

Our 2nd Grade movie take-over happened today!! A tradition we started last year & hope to continue for years to come ♡ #2ndGrade #MovieDay #MemorialMustangs @MemorialElm @pto_memorial

Let’s go Mustangs!!! ⚽️🐴 Game 1 of the spring season for local elementaries.

At @MemorialElm we are lucky everyday for our amazing students!

Today we celebrate our wonderful Principal, Ms. Lavergne! With 27 years in education, she leads @MemorialElm with heart, dedication, and a deep commitment to student success. Happy birthday to our amazing servant leader!

Spring Break in NC: explored The Blowing Rock, conquered Grandfather Mountain’s Mile-High Bridge, ate our way through Banner Elk, and fell gracefully (not really) snowboarding at Sugar Mountain. Teachers: tired. Gravity: undefeated. 🏔️🏂😂

Part 2 of The Lorax for Read Across America is here! We are joined by our very own Mr. Floyd and Ms. Martinez this time. We hope to see you at Literacy Night tomorrow. Come check out our @Scholastic Book Fair 📚 for a chance to win 1 of 2 gift cards from @SweetCupGelato 🍨