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Memorial
Elementary
2600 Avenue R
Plano, TX 75074
Phone: (469) 752-2500
Fax: (469) 752-2501
| Principal |
Maricela Helm |
| Assistant Principal |
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| Counselor |
Jennifer Erp |
| School Hours |
7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. |
| Enrollment |
600 |
| School Colors |
Maroon & White |
| Mascot |
Bobcats |
| Motto |
Building the Future, One Child at a Time |
Directions to School
From Dallas North Tollway: Park Blvd. Exit -
East to Avenue R, North on Avenue R to the School
From Central Expressway: Park Blvd. Exit - East to Avenue R, North
on Avenue R to the School
Achievements
Recipient of Plano Education Foundation Grants (2005-2007), Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year (2005), District and Regional History Fair Winner (2005-2006), Plano Forum Teacher of the Year (2005-2006), Plano East Mathletics Competition (2005-2007), TEA Gold Performance Acknowledgements: Commended on Reading/English Language Arts, Math, and Science (2005-2006), Governor's Exemplary Performance Award, “Just for Kid's” Performance Award, Exemplary Writing Award (1999-2001), Regional Science Fair Winners, Keep Plano Beautiful Award, Featured in D Magazine's 250 Top Texas Schools (2001), Award in Environmental Service, Collin County Adventure Camp, “Adopt-An-Acre” Program winner, Exemplary Status Award (1998, 1999), Recognized Status Award (2000-2002), District PTA Reflection Winners, Voted by Readers Choice DFW Community Newspaper to have the Best Elementary School Principal and Best Elementary School Teacher in Collin County for 2000-2001, Award for Academic Excellence for being named to the 2000-2001 National Center for Educational Accountability's High Performing School List, 40 years of successfully serving students and families.
Campus Programs
Memorial Reflections Magazine, Parent Center, Story Telling by professional authors and storytellers, Bobcat Buddies, Student Teachers from Plano East High School, Student Council, Kindergarten Mentor Program, STAR Tutorial Program, Bobcat Tutoring, School wide Citizenship Program, Principal Scholars, Positive Behavior Supports (PBS), Citizenship Assemblies and programs, Student Art Gallery, Literacy Library, Curriculum Specialists, Science Fair, Collin County Adventure Camp, Programs for gifted learners (PACE and Discover), Cultural Diversity Celebration, Fine Arts Night, Choir, Campus Clean Up, Mentoring Program, Curriculum Nights, PTA, Open Airways (asthma program through the Medical Center of Plano), Parent Academy, GOT SCIENCE? after school enrichment program, Writers Workshop, Bobcat Reading Club, Bilingual classes at each grade level, Teaching Assistants, and PASAR Program (PISD's after-school program).
Parent Involvement Opportunities
Practical Parenting Program, Parent Learning Academy, Grades 1-3, ( Parents learning reading strategies to be able to work with their individual child) Outstanding PTA, Parenting Program for Drug Prevention, “Partners in Learning” Mentoring Program, Environmental Program, Volunteerism, Site-Based Improvement Committee (parent involvement into school goals), Collin County Adventure Camp, Room Mothers/Dads, Field Day, Yearbook, Library Volunteers, Key Communicators, Science Fair Judges, Fifth Grade Graduation, Classroom helpers, Fall Carnival and Garage Sale.
Community/Business Partnerships
Medical Center of Plano, Fiesta Foods, Central Market, Tom Thumb and Albertson's
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