Michael S. Ryan Elementary School

'Tis the season to spread cheer, Ryan’s 12 Days of Christmas are almost here! From fun surprises to holiday delight, Get ready for something special each day and night! We’re sending this ahead of time, so you can prepare, For all the festive fun we’ll be sharing with care! 🎅🎁✨ Check out the flyer for all the details, We can’t wait to celebrate with jolly good tales! Let’s make this holiday season extra bright, Join us for the 12 Days of Christmas—starting soon, so hold on tight! 🎉 ¡Es la temporada para compartir alegría, los 12 Días de Navidad de Ryan ya se acercan con melodía! Desde sorpresas divertidas hasta mucha emoción, ¡Prepárate para algo especial cada día, llena de ilusión! Te enviamos esta información con anticipación, para que puedas prepararte con mucha emoción. 🎅🎁✨ Consulta el volante para más detalles, ¡Estamos ansiosos por celebrar con historias y alegrías a montones! Hagamos que esta temporada sea brillante y llena de calor, ¡Únete a los 12 Días de Navidad—con alegría y mucho amor! 🎉

🎉 Congratulations to Alan! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that Alan, a 3rd grader in Mrs. A. Benavides’ class, took 1st place in the Math Olympics! 🏆 What an incredible achievement! Alan’s hard work and determination truly paid off. We’re so proud of him and excited to see what he’ll accomplish next! 🙌👏

🏅 Congratulations to Nathan! 🏅 Ryan Elementary is proud to celebrate Nathan, a 5th grader from Mrs. Villarreal’s class, for earning 1st place in the Math Olympics! 🎉 Nathan’s dedication and hard work have made him a true Bobcat champion. Way to go, Nathan! Your Ryan Elementary family is proud of you! 🐾✨

🎉📚 Ms. Dominguez’s class had an exciting day combining math and technology! 🧮🤖 Students teamed up to practice their math facts using Spheros, competing in a fast-paced, hands-on activity that made learning both engaging and fun. Way to go, Bobcats, for showing teamwork, problem-solving, and a love for learning! 🐾💡

This week, Ms. Casarez’s class took their learning to a whole new dimension! 🌍✨ Using VR goggles, students went on a virtual safari to observe animals in their natural habitats. From roaring lions to fluttering butterflies, these young explorers got up-close experiences to enhance their animal projects. We are so proud of their curiosity and creativity! 🐒🦓🦋

💻📚✨ At Ryan Elementary, we’re embracing technology to make learning exciting! Ms. Ortiz’s students are using Kahoot and Blooket to review and reinforce their lessons in a fun, interactive way. From quizzes to games, these platforms are helping our students stay engaged and motivated while building essential skills. 🎮💡 Way to go, Ms. Ortiz, for leading the way in tech integration and making learning an adventure for our Ryan Bobcats! 🐾💜

🏆 Congratulations to Our Cross-Country Meet Winners and Participants! 🏅 We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of our Bobcats who shined at the recent Cross-Country Meet: 3rd Grade Girls: 🏅 4th Place: Calista Jimenez 🏅 5th Place: Alessa Cadena 🏅 7th Place: Alexa Azahares (2nd Grade!) 5th Grade Girls: 🥇 1st Place: Debora Ramos – Three-Time Champion! 5th Grade Boys: 🥇 1st Place: Allan Romero – Two-Time Champion! 🏅 4th Place: Adolfo Meraz 🏅 7th Place: Christopher Santa Cruz 🌟 A Big Shout-Out to All Our Cross-Country Runners! We also want to congratulate every student who competed and gave it their all! Your determination, hard work, and team spirit inspire us all. Whether or not you placed, you are champions in our hearts! 👏 A heartfelt thank you to our amazing parent volunteers, dedicated teachers, assistants, and incredible coaches who made this success possible. Your hard work and support mean the world to our team. We are BOBCAT PROUD! 💙🐾

Cheer on Our Ryan Bobcats! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Join us for the Cross Country Meet! 📅 When: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 ⏰ Time: 5:30 PM (Races will run on a rolling schedule) 📍 Where: Shirley Field (Martin High School) 🎟️ Free Entry – All Are Welcome! Come show your Bobcat pride and cheer for our incredible student athletes as they compete! Let's fill the stands with purple to support our runners as they race to victory! Important Reminder: District Clear Bag Policy To ensure the safety of all attendees, the district's Clear Bag Policy will be enforced at Shirley Field. Only clear bags, small clutches, or medically necessary items will be permitted. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in keeping our event safe for everyone. Let's cheer on our Bobcats responsibly! Go Bobcats! 💜🐾

Friendly reminder: Join us for LISD’s Specialty Schools Open House! Come meet our incredible teachers, explore exciting programs, and see how our specialty schools can open doors for your student’s future! Don’t miss this chance to learn about the unique opportunities LISD has to offer. #lisdistheplacetobe

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸 Today, Ryan Elementary pauses to recognize and honor all the courageous men and women who have served our country. We are grateful for your bravery, dedication, and sacrifice in protecting our freedom. On this Veterans Day, we remember your contributions and express our deepest appreciation. Thank you, veterans, for inspiring us all with your commitment to our nation! Happy Veterans Day from Ryan Elementary and the Bobcat Community. 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

🎬🍿 Ryan Elementary Movie Pajama Day! 🍿🎬 Get ready for a cozy Movie Pajama Day on November 20, 2024, brought to you by our amazing 3rd graders! For just a $5 entry fee, students will enjoy a movie, popcorn, candy, and a drink—all while wearing their favorite pajamas! Flyers with order forms will be sent home, so please look out for them! Reminder: The last day to submit money is Monday, November 18.

Get ready to capture those adorable fall smiles! Our Kinder students are hosting a Fall Harvest Pictures fundraiser on Friday, November 15. 🍂 For just $6 per picture, you’ll receive a beautiful fall-themed photo of your child, perfect for the season! Please note: Individual pictures only No refunds or retakes Help support our Kindergarten classes by purchasing a picture. Let's make this fall memorable! 🍁✨

📚 Join Us for Reading With a Loved One at Ryan Elementary! 📚 We invite all our wonderful Ryan Elementary families to come spend 20 minutes reading together during our Open House! 📖 It’s a special time to bond over books and foster a love for reading with your loved ones. 💖 📅 Wednesday, November 6, 2024 🕗 Morning Session: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 🕐 Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM We look forward to seeing you here, making memories one page at a time. Let’s make reading a family affair! 🌟 #RyanElementary #ReadingWithALovedOne #FamilyReadingTime #LISD

👑🎃 October Attendance Spook-tacular King & Queen! 🎃👑 Our October Attendance King and Queen were unstoppable—even during spooky season! 👻 A huge congrats to them for showing up every day with energy and Bobcat pride. Let’s keep this streak of perfect attendance going, Bobcats! 🍔🐾 #OctoberKingAndQueen #BurgerKingRoyalty #AttendanceHeroes

👑🍂 September’s Attendance King & Queen! 🍂👑 We’re thrilled to announce our September Burger King Attendance King and Queen! 🎉 With perfect attendance, they showed us all what true Bobcat spirit looks like. Way to go, Attendance Royalty! Let’s keep this going strong into October! 🐾📅 #SeptemberKingAndQueen #AttendanceMatters #BobcatExcellence

👑🍔 August Burger King Attendance Royalty! 🍔👑 Hats off to our very first King and Queen of Attendance for the school year! 🌟 Our August Burger King Attendance King and Queen led the way by being here every day, ready to learn and shine. Keep up the awesome work, Bobcats, and let’s make every day count! 🐾✨ #AttendanceRoyalty #AugustKingAndQueen #BobcatPride

Ms. Ortiz's first grade class had a colorful and creative day in the Ryan Elementary Makerspace, crafting beautiful Día de los Muertos art! Using bright colors, flowers, and lots of imagination, the students created their own unique Day of the Dead decorations to honor this special tradition. 🎨✨ The library was buzzing with excitement as students worked on their crafts, proudly showing off their masterpieces. Every project was a celebration of culture, creativity, and community! Thank you to Ms. Lerma and Ms. Ortiz for bringing this meaningful holiday to life in such a fun way! 🧡💀🌺 #RyanCreators #DiaDeLosMuertos

📚🚓 Big smiles and big stories! 🚓📚 Today, Officer Segura stopped by the Ryan Elementary library to share a special storytime with our students! 📖✨ The room was full of curious faces as Officer Segura brought the book to life, reminding us that reading is a fun adventure—and even cooler when shared with our community heroes! Thank you, Officer Segura, for spending time with us and inspiring our students to love books and be their best selves! 💙 #RyanReaders #StorytimeWithHeroes

🌍💙 Join us on November 14 to recognize World Diabetes Day! 💙🌍 Let’s turn our school blue in support of diabetes awareness! Wear blue clothes or accessories to show your solidarity with those affected by diabetes and help raise awareness about this important cause. Together, we can make a difference! #WorldDiabetesDay #GoBlue #DiabetesAwareness #SupportAndSolidarity

🏈 Get ready for the biggest rivalry game of the year! 🏆 This Friday, November 8, 2024, the Nixon Mustangs take on the Martin Tigers in an epic showdown! Show your school spirit and support your favorite team by wearing your high school spirit T-shirt. Whether you're cheering for the green and gold of Nixon or the fierce red and black of Martin, let's show our pride and come together for an unforgettable game! Who will you be rooting for? 💚🐎 or ❤️🐅? Let us know in the comments!