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Meyer Elementary Parent Newsletter - October 30, 2026

Posted Date: 10/30/26 (03:00 PM)
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🦅 This Week at Meyer:

What a busy and exciting week at Meyer! ❤️ We celebrated Red Ribbon Week and loved seeing our Eagles show off their school spirit with their creative dress-up days! 🎉

Our 4th graders enjoyed a wonderful musical experience at the Houston Symphony with our music teacher, Mrs. King, while our 3rd graders headed to Long Acres Ranch with Coach Hawkins for an interactive outdoor adventure, complete with a little fishing! 🎣 Meanwhile, our 5th graders put their creativity and engineering skills to work as they built ovens with Mr. Tee! 🔥

We wrapped up the week with Book Character Dress-Up Day, bringing some favorite storybook characters to life! 📚 We also welcomed the Mighty Lion Band & Guard for a spirited parade as we cheered them on to the State Marching Competition! 📣🎺 And, of course, we finished with an early dismissal to kick off the weekend!
 
Upcoming Events Header, navy blue background, white and blue text, with a calendar and a picture of an eagle.

📆 Mark Your Calendars!

November 4: Fall Picture Re-Take Day
November 9: 5th Gr ELAR Benchmark Testing - No Visitors
November 10: 3rd & 4th Gr ELAR Benchmark Testing - No Visitors
November 12: 5th Gr Science Benchmark Testing - No Visitors
November 16: 5th Gr Math Benchmark Testing - No Visitors
November 17: 3rd & 4th Gr Math Benchmark Testing - No Visitors
November 18: Thanksgiving Parent Lunch
November 20: Student Holiday - No School
November 23-27: Thanksgiving Break - No School
Elementary Lunch Menu
 

Fill the Steps Food Drive Begins Monday! Which House Will Win 💚🧡💜💙

Colorful fall-themed school food drive flyer titled “Meyer Families, It Is Time for Our Annual ‘Fill the Steps’ Food Drive!” The center of the flyer shows a school staircase lined with canned and boxed non-perishable food items, while children stand around the stairs helping collect donations. A badge on the left announces a partnership with ABC Channel 13 benefiting local families. The flyer states that the collection period is November 1 through November 19 and encourages donations of non-perishable foods such as macaroni and cheese, beans, corn, oats, canned goods, cereals, and box meals. A house competition is featured with four houses represented by orange, purple, blue, and green eagle emblems. The house with the most donations wins 500 points and a trophy displayed on the House Tree Celebration Wall. The design includes autumn leaves, stars, hearts, eagle mascots, and warm fall colors. A message at the bottom thanks families for opening their hearts and helping teach students the importance of supporting the community.
 
Fall Picture Re-take announcement, red, white, and blue image, with orange and yellow maple leaves, a camera, and two pictures of smiling students; Wednesday, November 4, the following students will be photographed: any student new to Meyer, students absent on Fall picture day, students returning their picture package, students with an online receipt for purchase.

Order Fall Picture Retakes Here:

 
Benchmark Testing schedule on fall background with maple leaves in dark red, orange, yellow, and green: Monday, November 9 - 5th Gr ELAR Benchmark, Tuesday, November 10 - 3rd & 4th Gr ELAR Benchmark, Thursday, November 12 - 5th Gr Science Benchmark, Monday, November 16 - 5th Gr Math Benchmark, Tuesday, November 17 - 3rd & 4th Gr Math Benchmark; on Benchmark Testing days, we will be closed to all visitors, including lunchtime visitors
 
Colorful flyer for Meyer Elementary’s “Stock the Lounge” donation drive. The flyer features red, navy, and pink accents with heart illustrations around the border. Large text reads, “Meyer Elementary Stock the Lounge” and “Help us fill our teacher lounge with love!” The flyer asks Meyer families to support teachers and staff by donating snacks and drinks through an Amazon Wishlist. A large QR code appears on the right with the text “Scan Here to Donate.” At the bottom are illustrations of snacks and beverages, including chips, a granola bar, pretzels, candy, an apple, a water bottle, an iced coffee, and a pink tumbler. A note reads, “Snacks, Drinks, Treats = Happy Teachers!” The footer includes the phrase “Meyer Elementary ♥ Elite Eagles Elevating the Nest.”
 

Free TIME for Kids Subscription for Grades 3-5

Exciting news for our Meyer Eagles! Thanks to The Allstate Foundation, students in grades 3–5 can receive a FREE TIME for Kids subscription for the entire 2026–2027 school year! 🎉

This is a wonderful opportunity for students to explore kid-friendly news, discover big ideas, and learn about the world around them, all at no cost to families!

Families can sign up using the link below to take advantage of this exciting opportunity!

 

Mrs. Teal's Counseling Newsletter

October edition of Mrs. Teal's Counseling Newsletter for Meyer Elementary School. The notebook-themed newsletter features Halloween decorations, including a bat and pumpkin. A highlights section lists Bullying Prevention Month, Character Counts Week (October 18-23), and Red Ribbon Week (October 23-31). A Character Counts graphic displays the Six Pillars of Character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship.
October edition of Mrs. Teal's Counseling Newsletter for Meyer Elementary School. The notebook-themed newsletter features Halloween decorations, including a bat and pumpkin. The Character Counts spotlight focuses on Respect, describing respect as valuing others' perspectives, practicing good manners, and showing empathy. A message highlights the importance of building empathy and understanding within the school community. The Six Pillars of Character logo and Meyer Elementary Eagles logo appear at the bottom
 
Colorful educational infographic titled "Understanding Bullying: Kinder Schools, Stronger Kids." The flyer explains the definition of bullying, including three key characteristics: imbalance of power, intent to cause harm, and repetition. A section describes four types of bullying: verbal, social, physical, and cyberbullying, each with corresponding icons. Another section explains what bullying is not, including disagreements, accidents, or isolated incidents, while noting that repeated aggressive behavior may become bullying. The flyer includes positive messages such as “Be a Friend, Not a Bully” and uses soft blue, green, pink, and peach colors with child-friendly graphics and doodles. Colorful anti-bullying infographic titled "Supporting Your Child: Together We Can Stop Bullying." The flyer outlines warning signs that a child may be experiencing bullying, including unexplained injuries, damaged belongings, avoidance of school, changes in behavior, and emotional distress. A parent section provides tips such as maintaining open communication, encouraging interests, helping children stand up safely to bullying, and contacting the school when concerns arise. Student reminders encourage speaking up, walking away, telling a trusted adult, and remembering that bullying is never the victim’s fault. The flyer also explains how to report bullying through school administrators and district reporting procedures. Educational graphics, hearts, speech bubbles, and a “Stop Bullying” symbol appear throughout the design, with the Lamar CISD logo displayed near the top.
 

📚 All In for Literacy! 🦅

Meyer Eagles, it’s time to get ALL IN for LITERACY! 📖✨ Join our district-wide reading challenge and turn your reading minutes into badges and prizes!

Participating is easy:
  1. Log in to ClassLink and open the Beanstack app.
  2. Start logging your reading minutes!
  3. Read just 30 minutes a day—every 60 minutes you read earns you a badge! 🏅
  4. Collect all 12 badges by October 31 to be entered into the LCISD District Raffle! 🎉

Whether you’re reading a chapter book, graphic novel, magazine, or another favorite book, every minute counts! Let’s see how many Meyer Eagles can collect all 12 badges!

📚 Read. Log. Earn. Repeat.
🦅 Let’s get ALL IN for LITERACY!
Flyer promoting the “All In for Literacy: District Reading Challenge, Fall 2026” by Lamar CISD Reads. The design features colorful star accents and reading challenge badges across the top showing milestones: “60 Minutes Read!”, “600 Minutes Have Fun!”, and “Completed Earn Badges!”. The flyer instructs students to log into ClassLink and select the Beanstack app to track reading minutes. Students are encouraged to read 30 minutes per day and earn a badge for every hour read, with a goal of earning all 12 badges. The challenge runs September 1 through October 31. Students who earn all 12 badges by October 31 will be entered into a Lamar CISD district raffle, with prizes drawn at random. Large text at the bottom reads, “Begin Logging Today!” along with the Lamar CISD Reads logo.
 

🚢 SchoolStore Family Fun Giveaway ✨

There’s still time to participate in our School Store Fundraiser and make a difference for our school! SchoolStore is a safe and easy way to help provide valuable resources for our classrooms while giving students the opportunity to earn exciting prizes. 

Students who sign up and send invitations to family and friends will receive a Book Buddy™ Mystery Prize just for participating.

 🚢 Plus, participating families will be entered into the Family Fun Giveaway for a chance to win a Caribbean Cruise for four, including airfare, accommodations, and spending money! 

Families who have already participated can increase their chances of winning by sending additional invitations.

Thank you for supporting our students, teachers, and school community. Together, we can make a big impact with just a few clicks! 💙🌟
Colorful SchoolStore Family Fun Giveaway promotion featuring a large cruise ship in a tropical Caribbean setting. The graphic announces that five families will win a Caribbean cruise. Prize details include airfare, five nights accommodations for four people, and $1,000 in spending money. The image includes bright fireworks, palm trees, ocean scenery, and island landscapes.
SchoolStore Family Fun Giveaway flyer with instructions for families who are already signed up and families who have not yet signed up. The flyer includes QR codes for participation, information about earning a Book Buddy mystery prize by sending invitations, and images of stuffed animal prizes. Additional prize examples shown include electronics, toys, wearable items, and gift rewards available through the SchoolStore program.
 

🌟 Gifted & Talented (GT) Referral Information

Do you know a student who demonstrates exceptional curiosity, creativity, problem-solving skills, or a strong desire to learn? Any student may be referred for Gifted & Talented (GT) evaluation, whether the referral comes from a parent or a staff member.

For more information about the GT referral and evaluation process, please contact our Campus GT Facilitator, Dr. Jimmesia Bolden.

Parent GT Referrals
Parents may submit a GT referral using the link below:

📅 Referral Deadline: December 17, 2026

Out-of-District GT Transfer Students
Students who are new to Lamar CISD and were previously identified for and actively participating in GT services in another school district may be considered for transfer into the Lamar CISD GT Program.


Questions? Please reach out to our campus GT Facilitator for additional information and assistance with the referral process.
Lamar CISD Advanced Academics flyer promoting Gifted and Talented (GT) parent referrals. The flyer asks whether a child learns quickly, asks many questions, demonstrates creativity, has a vivid imagination, or solves problems in a unique manner. A QR code is provided to refer a child for GT evaluation. The flyer states that LCISD referral testing takes place during the spring semester and lists a referral deadline of 12/17/26. The design features blue and gray graphics, the Lamar CISD Advanced Academics logo, and an illustration of a colorful lightbulb with gears inside.
Volante de Academias Avanzadas de Lamar CISD que promueve las referencias de padres para el programa de Educación para Estudiantes Dotados y Talentosos (GT). El volante pregunta si un estudiante aprende rápidamente, hace muchas preguntas, demuestra creatividad, tiene una imaginación vívida o resuelve problemas de manera única. Incluye un código QR para referir al estudiante para una evaluación GT. También indica que las pruebas de referencia de LCISD se realizan durante el semestre de primavera y que la fecha límite para las referencias es el 17 de diciembre de 2026. El diseño presenta gráficos en azul y gris, el logotipo de Academias Avanzadas de Lamar CISD y una ilustración de un foco colorido con engranes en su interior.
Flyer for Lamar CISD Advanced Academics promoting Gifted and Talented (GT) Out-of-District Transfers. The flyer features the Lamar CISD Advanced Academics logo, blue and teal graphic shapes, and an illustration of a colorful brain inside a light bulb. Large text asks: “Was your child previously identified Gifted and Talented in another school district?” Instructions state that families should submit a Transfer Request Form by scanning the QR code and have copies of the child’s GT identification documentation ready for review. The flyer notes that the campus GT Facilitator will contact families regarding the transfer request and provides a QR code for access to the form. It also states: “If you have any questions, please contact your campus GT Facilitator.”
 

Lunches of Love

We are proud to partner with Lunches of Love to provide weekend snack bags to Meyer students who may benefit from additional food support over the weekend. Snack bags are provided free of charge and discreetly delivered to participating students near the end of each week.

If you would like your child to receive a weekend snack bag, please email Coach Hawkins with the following information:
  • Student Name (First & Last)
  • Teacher
  • Grade Level

We are grateful to Lunches of Love for helping ensure that our Eagles have the nourishment they need to thrive at school and beyond! ❤️🦅

 

🪪 Lost Your Student ID? Here’s How to Replace It!

As a reminder, all students are required to wear their school ID every day while at school.

The initial student ID is provided free of charge; however, replacement IDs for lost or damaged IDs are $5 each.

If your child needs a replacement ID:
  1. 💳 Purchase a replacement ID for $5 using the link below.
  2. 📧 Email your receipt to Susan Evans at sbevans@lcisd.org.
  3. 🎫 We’ll take care of the rest!
Thank you for helping us ensure our Eagles are ID-ready every day! 🦅

👉 Purchase a Replacement Student ID:
Purchase Student ID Card Here!
 

Eagle Family Engagement: Connect & Soar!

English-language flyer for a free parent informational workshop hosted by Project LEARN and LCISD Nutrition. The flyer invites families to learn how to navigate the LCISD Nutrition website, understand how school menus are created, and learn about food preparation. Event details: November 5, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at George Junior High, 4601 Airport Ave., Rosenberg, TX 77471. The flyer includes a colorful MyPlate-style nutrition graphic, a QR code for registration, the registration link, contact number 832-223-3635, and the Lamar CISD logo.
Spanish-language flyer for a free parent informational workshop hosted by Project LEARN and LCISD Nutrition. The flyer invites families to learn how to navigate the LCISD Nutrition website, understand how school menus are created, and learn about food preparation. Event details: November 5, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at George Junior High, 4601 Airport Ave., Rosenberg, TX 77471. The flyer includes a colorful MyPlate-style nutrition graphic, a QR code for registration, the registration link, contact number 832-223-3635, and the Lamar CISD logo.
 
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