Michael S. Ryan Elementary School

⚾️ Opening Day is here! ⚾️ Tomorrow, we’re stepping up to the plate and celebrating MLB Opening Day in style! Our Bobcats are invited to wear their favorite team jerseys as we kick off the season with some baseball spirit. Let’s see those home runs of school pride! ⚾💜

Join Laredo ISD's Superintendent and Board of Trustees for Community Chats! Connect, chat, and discuss LISD's strategic plan on communication and collaboration with all stakeholders! *Q&A to follow session* NOTE: Clear bag policy enforced -- Acompañanos en nuestras Charlas Comunitarias junto al superintendente y miembros de la mesa directiva de LISD. ¡Ven y conectate, platica, y habla sobre el plan estratégico de LISD sobre comunicación y colaboración con toda la comunidad! Tendremos preguntas y respuestas terminando la session. NOTA: Se aplicará la políza de bolsas transparentes.

Ryan Elementary is Lighting It Up Blue! 💙 April is Autism Awareness Month, and we’re excited to participate in activities that promote acceptance, understanding, and support for individuals with autism. Join us for Blue Week and help us spread awareness with themed dress-up days! 📅 Blue Week Activities: 🔹 Monday, March 31 – “Super Hero” Day 🦸‍♂️ Not all heroes wear capes! 🔹 Tuesday, April 1 – Neon Day ✨ “Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” 🔹 Wednesday, April 2 – Wear Blue to raise Autism Awareness & Acceptance 🔹 Thursday, April 3 – Blue Sock Day 🧦 / Puzzle Piece Sock Day 🔹 Friday, April 4 – Kick the Stigma 🤠 Wear Western Attire 💡 We also encourage our Bobcat community to attend the Light It Up Blue Ceremony on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from 5:30 – 9:00 PM at the LISD PAC Grounds. Let’s show our support by wearing blue! Together, we can make a difference! 💙

Ryan Elementary is Lighting It Up Blue! 💙 April is Autism Awareness Month, and we’re excited to participate in activities that promote acceptance, understanding, and support for individuals with autism. Join us for Blue Week and help us spread awareness with themed dress-up days! 📅 Blue Week Activities: 🔹 Monday, March 31 – “Super Hero” Day 🦸‍♂️ Not all heroes wear capes! 🔹 Tuesday, April 1 – Neon Day ✨ “Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” 🔹 Wednesday, April 2 – Wear Blue to raise Autism Awareness & Acceptance 🔹 Thursday, April 3 – Blue Sock Day 🧦 / Puzzle Piece Sock Day 🔹 Friday, April 4 – Kick the Stigma 🤠 Wear Western Attire 💡 We also encourage our Bobcat community to attend the Light It Up Blue Ceremony on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from 5:30 – 9:00 PM at the LISD PAC Grounds. Let’s show our support by wearing blue! Together, we can make a difference! 💙

Hey Bobcats! 🎉 National Library Week is coming up (March 31 - April 4, 2025) and we have some exciting activities planned! 📚✨ Check out the schedule: March 31: Read a book under the big top! 🎪 And wear your silliest socks! April 1: Snuggle up with a book in your comfiest pajamas. 😴 April 2: Dress up as your favorite circus or book character! 🎭 April 3: Be a circus ring leader by reading about community helpers, and dress up as your favorite one! 🚒👩‍⚕️ April 4: Hats off to reading! Decorate your own hat with your favorite book character and wear it while reading! 🎩🧢 We're having a contest and will choose some winners! (See the second image for inspiration!) All the books featured can be found on TumbleBooks! Ask your librarian for the username and password. Let's make this National Library Week one to remember! 📖❤️

Our incredible 4th grader, Laura Gutierrez, showcased her hard work and dedication at the Spelling Bee, making it all the way to the third round! We are so proud of her perseverance and effort in representing Ryan Elementary. Congratulations, Laura, on this amazing achievement! Keep up the great work! A special thank you to our sponsor, Ms. Soto, for her guidance and support in preparing our student for this event!

Our amazing Bobcats rocked the stage with their “Bidi Bidi Breakfast” performance at LISD’s “Be a Star with School Breakfast” Singing Contest, earning 3rd place! 🎤🏆🎶 Their energy, talent, and hard work truly shined, and we couldn’t be prouder! A huge thank you to Mrs. Gonzalez and Mr. Munoz for their support and dedication, making this an unforgettable experience for our students. Our Bobcats represented Ryan Elementary with so much pride and enthusiasm! Way to go, Bobcats! Keep shining and singing your hearts out! ⭐🐾💙

Today, we had the honor of welcoming members of the Superintendent Student Advisory Council as they read to our 2nd and 3rd graders! 📖✨ It was even more special to see some familiar faces—several of these Nixon students were former Ryan Bobcats! 🐾💜 We loved having them back on campus, inspiring our young readers. Thank you for sharing your time and love for literacy with us! 💜📚

A little late, but we celebrate Ms. Montoya every day! 💜✨ Diagnosticians Week was March 3rd-7th, and while we may have missed the date, we couldn’t let it go without showing love to our amazing diagnostician! She works tirelessly to support our Bobcats, ensuring every student gets the services and care they need to thrive. Her dedication, kindness, and expertise make a world of difference! 🐾📚 Thank you, Ms. Montoya, for all you do! Ryan Elementary is beyond lucky to have you! 💕👏

Congratulations to Tiana and Ian, our Burger King Attendance Stars for February! 🏆✨ These two superstars have demonstrated incredible dedication by maintaining outstanding attendance all month long. Their commitment to being here every day is a true inspiration to us all. 👏 🎉 As part of their recognition, Tiana and Ian are enjoying some tasty treats, courtesy of Burger King! 🍔🍟 But more importantly, they’re showing us all that being present leads to success—in the classroom and beyond. 📚💡 Keep it up, Bobcats! Attendance matters, and together, we can achieve greatness. 💜🐾

🍀 Luck isn’t just something you find—it’s something you create! At Ryan Elementary, we believe that kindness, hard work, and a positive attitude bring the best kind of luck. When we support one another, celebrate each other’s successes, and face challenges with determination, we make our school a brighter, happier place. Aren’t we lucky to have such amazing Bobcats leading the way? Let’s keep lifting each other up and making every day golden! ✨💜

📢 Attention Ryan Elementary Track Team! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Track practice is set! 🏆 Students who made the team will meet on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday – March 17th, 18th, & 19th at Lamar Middle School from 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM. 📍Remember: This practice is only for students who qualified for the team. If you have any questions, please contact Coach De La Cruz or Coach Loredo at (273-4400 or 273-4489). Let’s hit the track and give it our best! 💪🔥 📢 ¡Atención equipo de atletismo de Ryan Elementary! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ ¡La práctica de atletismo está programada! 🏆 Los estudiantes que hicieron el equipo se reunirán el lunes, martes y miércoles – 17, 18 y 19 de marzo en Lamar Middle School de 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM. 📍 Recuerden: Esta práctica es solo para los estudiantes que calificaron para el equipo. Si tienen alguna pregunta, comuníquense con Coach De La Cruz o Coach Loredo al (273-4400 o 273-4489). ¡Vamos a dar lo mejor de nosotros! 💪🔥

🌮📚 This week, Mrs. Casarez’s first-grade class at Ryan Elementary took their learning to the next level with a week-long lesson based on So You Want to Grow a Taco? 🌱🌮 Students explored the process of growing ingredients and making tacos, wrapping up their learning with a real crunchy beef taco—a delicious hands-on experience! A huge thank you to Taco Bell for sponsoring this fun and tasty activity! ❤️ Learning is always better when it’s this delicious!

That’s a wrap on Bobcat Track tryouts! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💨 Over the past three days, we had an amazing turnout, and we are so proud of all our students who gave it their all. 💪👏 A huge THANK YOU to Mrs. Romero, Mrs. Ramos, Mrs. Bland, Mrs. Zavala, Coach Loredo, Coach De La Cruz and Coach Martinez—for your dedication and support. 🙌❤️ We couldn’t have done it without you! Results will be announced Friday and posted on the coaches’ office window. 📋🏅 Best of luck to everyone, and thank you, parents, for always cheering on our Bobcats! 🐾💜

Our 2nd grade Bobcats dominated the field with a 20-0 victory over the Bonnie Stallions! Outstanding teamwork and effort from our young athletes—way to represent Ryan Elementary with pride! Keep up the great work, Bobcats!🏀

Spring Break is almost here! 🌸 There will be no classes from March 10th to March 14th. Classes will resume on Monday, March 17th. Enjoy your break, relax, and stay safe! We look forward to seeing our Bobcats back and ready to learn! 🐾💙 ¡Las vacaciones de primavera ya casi llegan! 🌸 No habrá clases del 10 al 14 de marzo. Las clases se reanudarán el lunes 17 de marzo. ¡Disfruten su descanso, relájense y cuídense! Esperamos ver a nuestros Bobcats de regreso y listos para aprender. 🐾💙

🏃‍♂️ Bobcats, it’s time to hit the track! 🏃‍♀️ Ryan Elementary will be holding Track Tryouts for students ages 7-11 as of September 1st, 2024, who are ready to show off their speed and endurance! Tryouts will take place on March 3rd, 4th, and 5th from 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM at the Lamar Middle School Track Field. Important Reminders: ⭐ Drop-off only (no parents allowed at practice) ⭐ Bring: shorts/tights, a t-shirt, tennis shoes, and water For any questions, please contact Coach De La Cruz or Coach Loredo at (273) 4489 between 7:50-8:30 AM (Monday-Thursday). Let’s go, Bobcats! See you on the track! 🏃‍♂️ ¡Bobcats, es hora de correr! 🏃‍♀️ Ryan Elementary llevará a cabo pruebas para el equipo de atletismo para estudiantes de 7 a 11 años al 1 de septiembre de 2024, que quieran demostrar su velocidad y resistencia. Las pruebas serán el 3, 4 y 5 de marzo de 6:15 PM a 7:15 PM en la pista de Lamar Middle School. Recordatorios importantes: ⭐ Solo se permite dejar a los estudiantes (no se permite la presencia de padres en la práctica) ⭐ Traer: shorts/mallas, una camiseta, tenis y agua Si tienen alguna pregunta, comuníquense con el Coach De La Cruz o el Coach Loredo al (273) 4489 entre 7:50-8:30 AM (lunes a jueves). ¡Vamos, Bobcats!

💙Join Finn’s Mission & Make a Difference! 🫀💙 Finn’s Mission is an exciting way for students to take part in the Kids Heart Challenge, learning about heart health while supporting the American Heart Association’s lifesaving mission! ❤️💪 Together, we can make a lasting impact! 🌟 We ask for your continued support in helping us reach our campus goal and bring awareness to heart health for all. 💙 Let’s rise to the challenge! Who’s ready to take on Finn’s Mission? 🚀🔥

📢 Attention Ryan Elementary Parents! 📢 Are you a parent of a Future Dustdevil? 🏫✨ Texas A&M International University is hosting Parent Day 2025—a special event just for parents to learn more about their child’s future college journey! 📅 Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Texas A&M International University 🎟 FREE Admission At Parent Day, you’ll receive expert guidance on: ✅ Admissions process 🚪 ✅ Financial aid & scholarships 💰 ✅ Academic programs 📚 ✅ Housing & campus life 🏡 ✅ A tour of TAMIU’s 300-acre wildlife campus! 🏞 🔗 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register! For more information, call 956-326-2270. Don’t miss this opportunity to support your child’s college dreams! 🎓

LISD is celebrating Texas Public School Week! LISD is opening its 20 elementary and four middle schools for parents and guardians to visit on Wednesday, February 26, from 8:30 a.m., to 11:30 a.m., and 1:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. Report cards will be issued at LISD elementary schools.