Mary Marek Background• Opened August 10, 2004• Exemplary Rated school

– TEA highest rating– 4yrs in a row

• Students– ~845+– Very diverse

•~ 35 different home countries• Teachers and staff

– Professional– Additional certifications – GT, ESL– Master’s degrees in various areas

Mary Marek Office Staff

• Counselor: Sheila Harrison • Secretary: Alicia Lugo• PEIMS specialist: Glenda Gibson• Nurse: Holly Rains, R.N. • Receptionist: Monique Farley• Assistant Principal: Krystal Hawks• Principal: Jessica McMullen

District Information - Alvin ISD !!!!•A Recognized School District

• District Size – 250 square miles in Brazoria County– serves the communities of Alvin, Manvel, Iowa

Colony, Liverpool, Amsterdam, and parts of Rosharon, Arcola, and Pearland

– Growth  Since 1999 the district has experienced a 37% growth in student population.

– 14 Elementary schools• Student Enrollment 

– ~17,000+ students – second largest school district in Brazoria

County– Mary Marek

• East side of Shadow Creek Ranch and Southgate

Vision/Mission• Vision: Successful students

– Global society for Academic Readiness– Keep dreams alive– Develop lifelong skills for success– Positive Reinforcement of Behavior

• Mission:– The mission of Mary Burks Marek

Elementary, in collaboration with the community, is to lay a foundation for lifelong learning by providing each child challenging learning experiences in a secure and nurturing atmosphere.

Dress CodeStudents should wear:

• Shirts – Solid collared shirt (polo-style, turtleneck,

button-down or blouse)– 2nd -5th grd must have shirt tucked in at all

times!!• Pants, Shorts, Skirts:

– Color - Solid black, navy, or khaki (tan or beige).

– Belts - For 2nd grade and up, belts must be worn with any garment that has belt loops.

– knee length– No Jeans or Sweat Pants

• Shoes - Footwear – Tennis shoes– No Backless shoes (ie flip-flops)

Parent Involvement• During the school day

– Scheduled volunteer opportunities• Sign in with the front office and wear your VIP (Very

Involved Parent) badge!

– Teacher conferences - Schedule with teacher– Lunch

• Special guest tables are available in the cafeteria• Outside food can only be given to your child

– Classroom visitations/observations must be scheduled through your child’s teacher or office. Note:

All adults must check in at the office and have driver’s license to enter the

building!!

PTO and Volunteers

• PTO President: Joy Griggsby

A Mary Marek PTO Facebook with be coming soon!

We need you!!!!!

Communication• Tuesday folders:

– Teacher will send important information home

– Used as “one-way” communication• ***E-mail ***

– (first initial, last name@alvinisd.net)– Limited information pertaining to child as teacher’s

respect student confidentiality

• ***Website www.alvinisd.net***– Please visit this website for important information

(student handbook)

• Mary Marek Phone – 281-245-3232

AM ProceduresBe on time - Very Important!!

• All students should be in the gym/cafe by 7:50am• Morning Assembly begins at 7:50 • Doors open at 7:15am• Car riders:

– One entrance – front of school NOT cafeteria– Please stay in your car, stay in the line, have

supplies and materials ready, drop and go • Students

– Read in the gym until morning assembly – 7:50am– Breakfast is served in café from 7:15-7:50 – No one will be allowed in the academic areas unless

there is a scheduled conference

PM Procedures• Car riders:

– Enter the south Kirby entrance– KN and 1st - follow red arrows

• Circle to the front with red name card visible in window

– 2nd-6th grade - follow blue arrows • Continue to back of the school with blue name card

visible in window– Stay in your car please so that our line can move quickly– Be ready to load and move

• Walkers and Bike riders – will be escorted to sidewalk and not allowed to run

across parking lot– will not be allowed to leave to the right of building– Please talk to your child about street safety

• Daycare students– will remain in cafeteria until bus arrives

Afternoon Dismissal

• PK, K, 1st, & sibling car riders = released at the front of the school by the gym

• 2nd-5th grade car riders = south end of building

• Walkers & Bikers – side entrance

• NO daily pickup from the office

Attendance

Tardy policy• Bell rings at 8:00 a.m.• Student will be directed to office for tardy slip• Excessive tardies are subject to attendance hearings

Attendance • Must have written documentation within 3 days of

absence to be excused - only 10 unexcused absences allowed by law within school year.

• Other excused absences are: Doctors, Religious Holidays, Court ordered

• Detailed Attendance policies posted on webpage

Early Pickup & Transportation Changes

Early Pickup– Students Picked up by 2:45 p.m.– Photo identification and student sign out

required to check a student out ofTransportation Changes– Please send a note sent to teacher OR– Must notify office by 2:30 p.m.

Birthdays and Celebrations

• Treat for the class:– Cupcakes or individually served treats may be brought for the

class– Served in class after 2:30– Instruction continues as no individual student birthday

classroom parties are permitted– Student birthdays are celebrated daily during morning

assembly

• Invitations:– If delivered at school – must invite all students in class– Student/parent gives to teacher to pass out

Campus Specialists

• Ms. Goodnight – GT• Ms. Phipps – Librarian• Ms. Harrison - Counselor• Ms. Stark – Literacy Coordinator• Ms. Landgrebe – Music• Ms. Little – Art• Ms. Rains – Nurse• Ms. Nixon – Cafeteria Manager

Cafeteria Manager Ms. Shirley Nixon

• Menus – daily vegetarian option, fresh fruits/veges • Allergies – must have Doctor’s note on file to accommodate• Cost of Meals – Breakfast  $1.25, Lunch  $2.00• One snack sold per day• No charging of meals – sandwich/milk if no money• “ParentOnline” available for monitoring of and depositing to

account• Application for Free/Reduced Meals – online now via Alvinisd

website• Pin#’s – Please help your child learn this• “Party Stuff” allowed only in classroom and after 2:30pm –

state guideline• You may call me

CounselorMs. Sheila Harrison

• What Does the Counselor do?• The counseling program is dedicated to:

*empowering children and parents*developing skills and relationships*providing opportunities for growth

 

• The counselor meets with classes regularly providing presentations on:

*motivation to achieve *career choices*decision making *responsible behavior*problem solving*interpersonal effectiveness*communication skills

• The counselor offers group counseling on various topics such as:

*Divorce*grief*anger*friendships-getting along with peers*other groups available as needed

 *The counselor offers individual counseling based on referrals from parents, teachers, and of course, the

children themselves.

Gifted and TalentedMs. Nancy Goodnight

STATE GOAL FOR SERVICES FOR GIFTED STUDENTS:

Students who participate in services designed for gifted students will demonstrate skills in:• self-directed learning, • thinking, • research, • and communication

as evidenced by:

• the development of innovative products

• and performances• that reflect individuality and

creativity• and are advanced in relation to

students of similar age, experience, or environment.

Screening process

• initiated in both • the beginning (referral by

Sept. 15th) and• closing of the school year (referral by April 15th)

Identification of Students

Referral- • by teachers, • peers, • administrators, • parents, relatives• counselors

Data Collection-

• Completed Referral form• both quantitative (standardized test

scores) and • qualitative measures (parent

questionnaire, teacher observation survey –Renzulli

Qualitative Measures

• An ability test is given in three sections

• Must obtain 90th percentile or higher in any of the three sections (verbal, quantitative, nonverbal) for further testing

• Further testing includes an individual IQ test, TAKS scores, and any other standardized test scores available

GT Student Assessment

Committee• Reviews screening data/determines need

for further testing/decision-making body regarding placement in program

• Parent contacted by letter• Collected data compiled on student profile

forms• Nominated students are assessed using

collected data of established percentiles for possible program participation

• Participation is voluntary

KINDERGARTEN SCREENING

• During the fall EVERY kindergarten student is screened for the GT program

• GT SAC reviews the screening to determine further testing

• Parent notification

Where do GT students receive services in AISD?

• Every campus • GT specialist directed projects• competitions• Cluster classroom differentiation• Dual Language Program (Melba

Passmore and Lakes of Savannah)

Mary Marek Marlins

When the best and the brightest come together…

the possibilities are endless!!!