Memorial
Elementary
2600 Avenue R
Plano, TX 75074
Phone: (469) 752-2500
Fax: (469) 752-2501
| Principal |
Maricela Helm |
| Assistant Principal |
Katie Armstrong |
| Counselors |
Jennifer Erp
Patti Saucier |
| School Hours |
7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. |
| Enrollment |
454 |
| School Colors |
Maroon and 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 (5th grade); 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 (PISD's after-school childcare 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; School-Based Improvement Committee (SBIC) parent involvement in school goals; Collin County Adventure Camp (5th grade); 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
Albertson's; Central Market; Chase Oaks Church; Fiesta Foods; Medical Center of Plano; Plano Retired Teacher Association; Plano Rotary Club; St. Vincent de Paul Society ; Tom Thumb and Women's Division Chamber of Commerce.
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