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We'd like to introduce Ms. Kia Griffin as our new Wraparound Specialist! 
Her role as a Wraparound Resource Specialist is to identify needs that are non-academic and connect students and families with community resources and services. We're truly thankful Ms. Griffin has joined the Memorial Family!

Parent Resources

-Mr. Cordova’s YouTube Channel

-Family Handbook- Your one-stop shop for all things Memorial
 

Who do I contact? 

Please see the directory below if you may need assistance with something.
 

 
Role Individual Email

Principal (PK-2 student Lead)
Jose Cordova Jcordov5@houstonisd.org
Teacher Specialist (3-5 student Lead) Molly Lashway Molly.lashway@houstonisd.org
Teacher Specialist (IB/DL) Raquel Perez Rperez26@houstonisd.org
Counselor  Marisa Elam Marisa.elam@houstonisd.org
Interventionist (504/IAT/GT) Yeanette Arredondo Yeanette.Arredondo@houstonisd.org
SPED Chair  Annika Conrick Annika.conrick@houstonisd.org
Nurse Elva Acosta Elva.acosta@houstonisd.org
Wraparound Specialist Kia Griffin Kia.Griffin@houstonisd.org
 

 

Good news!! As a 501(c)(3) public nonprofit organization, Memorial PTO is listed as “Memorial ES Parental Teacher Organi Zation” on AmazonSmile. Support our school while shopping for the holidays and all year long!

CLICK HERE or go to your Amazon settings to select “Memorial ES Parental Teacher Organi Zation” as your charity on AmazonSmile. Watch our Instagram Story Highlight "AmazonSmile" for step-by-step instructions on how to change your charity. For eligible purchases through AmazonSmile via the app or website, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to support Memorial Elementary! Amazing!!
Looking for the perfect family photos for your holiday greeting card? The talented JH FILMS team will photograph our amazing scholars and families on Sunday, December 4th, at our local SPARK Park adjacent to our school!

1) SIGN UP FOR YOUR TIME SLOT between 2:30-5 pm.
2) PAY FOR YOUR PHOTOS - the cost for Memorial families are: $10 for individuals, $15 for siblings together, and $25 for families, with (1) high res digital file emailed to the email on this order. We are also happy to include our supportive neighbors that don't currently attend Memorial. For non-Memorial families, prices are $15 for individuals, $20 for siblings, and $30 or families.

High resolution digital files only. Thank you for your support!
Green City Recycler and Memorial are hosting a Textile Recycling Contest from Monday, 12/5 through Friday, 12/16, during which GCR will donate 20¢ per pound of donated items, including all clothing, linens, shoes, belts, bags, purses, hats, toys, and even small appliances. It's time to clear out those closets to make room for the holiday season, Mustangs!

Place your donations in a bag, tie the bag up tight, and label the bag with your Teacher's Name and Memorial ES. Please encourage Mustangs to "Feed the Monster" and insert donation bags into the recycling pod, which is located in front of the Scout House near the front gates. Reduce, reuse, and recycle, Mustangs!
Memorial PTO is selling Chef Carlos's famous Chocolate Chip Frozen Cookie Dough! Save yourself the hassle of baking this holiday and treat your family and friends to these amazing cookies! CLICK HERE to buy 1 Dozen for $15 or 2 Dozen for $24 - frozen and vacuum-sealed for your ease.

Orders must be placed by FRIDAY, 12/9/22. Frozen Cookie Dough will be ready to pick up on campus before Winter Break. Thank you for supporting PTO & Memorial!
Memorial PTO is hosting a Holiday-Gram! For only $2 you can send a friendly note with a small gift to a Memorial student, teacher, or any staff on campus! Cost is $2 per Gram or $30 to spread love for one entire class!

1) BUY HOLIDAY GRAMS in your desired quantity.
2) COMPLETE THE FORM after purchase.

Last day to place order online is FRIDAY, 12/16/22. Holiday-Grams will be delivered to classes on Wednesday, 12/21/22. Thank you for supporting PTO & Memorial!!!
On the last week of school, Mustangs can participate in Memorial's Holiday Dress Up Days! Monday, 12/19 is Holiday Mix-Up Day (Candy Cane, Grinch, Elf, or your family’s unique celebration), Tuesday, 12/20 is Ugly Sweater Day, and Wednesday, 12/21 is Pajama Day. Mustangs, the holidays are near, so let's spread some cheer!
Your tax-deductible donations directly contribute to present and future enrichment and educational projects that help to provide a safe, beautiful, and fulfilling learning environment for all Mustangs. CLICK HERE for more info on the 2022-2023 Memorial Family Giving Campaign.

THANK YOU TO ALL who have already generously donated to the campaign. We truly appreciate all of the support!
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