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"We're All in this Together"
See Below under "News and Announcements" for various Educational Sites
Read Below under "News and Announcements" for more Information
February Mavericks of the Month, Congratulations!
Celebrating Dr. Seuss Week!
"I Do Not Like Green Eggs and Ham, Sam I Am"
"Oh, the Places We'll Go!"
Mrs. Ayala's Robotics Team: 1st and 2nd grade
Midkiff Robotics Team wins Judges Choice! Congrats students and Mrs. Medina, Robotics coach
Welcome Reading Rock Stars Authors: Carolyn Dee Flores, Sharon Robinson, Rene Colato Lainez
Author, Rene Colato Lainez
Author, Carolyn Dee Flores
Author, Sharon Robinson
Welcome Reading Rock Star Authors! Carolyn Dee Flores, Sharon Robinson, Rene Colato Lainez -February 27, 2020
Midkiff UIL team -District Champs, three years in a row! Congratulations coaches and students! Way to Go!!
5th Grade Favorites!
Spelling Bee Winners: Stella Venecia -1st place, Kiana Martinez,-2nd place, Andrea Salgado- 3rd place-Congratulations Mavericks!
Thank you to our AWESOME Counselors, Mrs. Uribe and Mrs. Langley!
AR Family Night
AR Family Night
AR Family Night
100 DAYS of School!
Kinder Celebrates 100 Days of School
Midkiff Science Fair presenters, Great job Students!
Congrats to 3rd grader, Caleb Casas on winning 2nd place at the Science Fair!
Congrats to fifth grader, Trey Casas on winning 2nd place at the Science Fair!
UIL Team brings home 1st Place in January meet! Congrats coaches and students!!!
Congratulations December Mavericks of the Month!
3rd Six Weeks AR Celebration
3rd Six Weeks AR Celebration
Thank You PALMHURST PD for ALL you do! We APPRECIATE You!
Thank you Palmhurst PD!
Thank you Palmhurst PD!
Midkiff Musical Students- OUTSTANDING Job!
Christmas Musical Program
Christmas Musical Program
Christmas Musical
Thank you Palmhurst PD and the City of Palmhurst for bringing joy to our Midkiff students! You made their day!
Thank you instructors from STVT, Mrs. Peralez and Ms. Morales and students for your Christmas gift donations to our students!
Merry Grinchmas!
UIL Team brings 1st Place!!! Congratulations students and coaches!
Welcome back Jingle!!!
Jingle promotes KINDNESS!
Happy Holidays from our Midkiff Family to Yours!
Midkiff Boys' Basketball Team brings 2nd Place! Congratulations!
Congratulations to November Mavericks of the Month!
Midkiff Girls' Basketball Team
2019-20 Bluebonnet Team: Juliet Suarez, Katelyn Silva, Arnold Ochoa, Aiden Alvizo
Awesome UIL Coaches!
Midkiff's UIL Team Brings 1st Place!! Congratulations students and coaches!
Mrs. Quintanilla's class celebrates Thanksgiving
PK students enjoy their Thanksgiving Feast
Thank you Veterans for your Service!
Thank you Parent Volunteers!
Thank you PTO and Parent Volunteers!
Midkiff Girls' Basketball Team
Congratulations Elizabeth Petitta, first PLATINUM READER!
Congratulations students on meeting the Series Challenge!
Judge Eric Flores swears-in City Council Members to Office
Lower Grades-Character Pumpkin Contest Winners: 1st place-Korbin Quintero, 2nd place-Liam Ortiz, 3rd place Navaleigh Garcia- Congratulations!
Upper Grades-Character Pumpkin Contest Winners: 1st place-Angelic Garcia, 2nd place-Natalia Lopez, 3rd place Sophia Garcia- Congratulations!
Amazing Character Pumpkin Participants-Thank You students & parents!
Parade of Characters
Happy PRINCIPAL'S Month to the BEST Boss! We Love you Mrs. Villalobos!
Fire Prevention Week
Congratulations, September Mavericks of the Month!
First AR Celebration-Congratulations Students!
2019-2020 City Council Officers-Congratulations!
Parents enjoying City Council Candidates' speeches
City Council Candidates -Election Day
September AR Literacy Night
Students celebrate 16 de septiembre
Midkiff Girls' Volleyball Team
Congratulations to Haley Salinas, 1st grade, on winning the Summer Reading myOn Challenge! Way to go!
Coding with SCRATCH
Thank you parents and Grandparents for supporting our Book Fair!!
Grandparents, "Love you to the Moon and Back!"
Thank you Grandparents!
Classes begin Monday, August 19, 2020
Parents listen to Jason Garrett read chapter one of "Friendship According to Humphrey"
Gladys Porter Zoo brings "Books Come Alive" to 3rd grade students
Julian Franklin presents "Dr. Seuss Tribute" to all students
Welcome Reading Rock Star Authors!
Reading Rock Stars Author Visit: Steven Weinberg, Rafael Lopez, Julissa Arce
City Council Rocks out with Authors
Breakfast with the authors
Author, Steven Weinberg
Rafael's Kinder portraits
Students receive free books
Author, Julissa Arce
UIL 1st Place Three Times in a Row!!! Way to go students and coaches!
Mia Ayala earns 3rd place for her Mary Poppins Shoebox Float. Way to go!
BLUE SANTA visits!
Congratulations students on meeting the Series Challenge!
Lower Grades: Character Pumpkin Contest Winners(L-R)- 1st place-Natalia Lopez, 2nd place-Katia Garcia, 3rd place-Sebastian Cantu-Congratulations!
Upper grades (l-R)- Character Pumpkin Contest Winners: 1st place-Sophia Garcia, 2nd place-Nikkolai Gorena, 3rd place-Regina Cantu-Congratulations!
The Series Challenge has begun earlier this year! Congratulations Students!
Reading Rally Representing Italy
Olivia Goes to Venice
Kinder Art Gallery at the GT Fair
Fifth grader, Tessa Olvera and her parents, Dominic and Aaron with author, Shawn Elliot Russell
3rd-5th Grade students sign their names in the Motivational Tree
Literacy Night- Free Books!
Principal's Message
Dear Parents,
Midkiff Elementary has a tradition of Academic Excellence which is attributed to our outstanding and hard working staff, highly qualified students, dedicated and caring parents, and the ongoing support from our Midkiff community.
Midkiff strives to prepare our "Mavericks" for the 21st Century in Leadership, Knowledge, Language and Technology. These fine skills will ensure our students are prepared to excel in college and career of their choice and compete in the global economy of the future. It is exciting to know our "Mavericks" will become successful citizens in their community!
I am proud to annouce that Midkiff Elementary "Met Standard with Distinctions" on the STAAR Assessment. The successes achieved at Midkiff Elementary are because you are an integral part of your child's education. THANK YOU!!
Midkiff Elementary has a tradition of Academic Excellence which is attributed to our outstanding and hard working staff, highly qualified students, dedicated and caring parents, and the ongoing support from our Midkiff community.
Midkiff strives to prepare our "Mavericks" for the 21st Century in Leadership, Knowledge, Language and Technology. These fine skills will ensure our students are prepared to excel in college and career of their choice and compete in the global economy of the future. It is exciting to know our "Mavericks" will become successful citizens in their community!
I am proud to annouce that Midkiff Elementary "Met Standard with Distinctions" on the STAAR Assessment. The successes achieved at Midkiff Elementary are because you are an integral part of your child's education. THANK YOU!!
Upcoming Events
Apr
7
Read Daily with EPIC! and Tumble E- Books!
Location: Epic! - https://www.getepic.com/
Tumble E-Books:https://www.tumblebooklibrary.com/Home.aspx?categoryID=77
Apr
7
STAAR Assessments- 4th & 5th-SUSPENDED
Location: 4th Grade Writing; 5th Grade Math
Apr
7
Six Flags Read to Succeed!-Due April 16, 2020 online
Location: Visit: sixflags.com/books:
Use Code 9HBXS
Your child may read any books, magazines, online e-books etc. they choose. Parents MUST Submit child's reading minutes ONLINE on the eReading Log-6 hours/360 minutes-please DO NOT submit paper logs to the school
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News & Announcements
"Light it Up Blue"
April 2, 2020- Midkiff students "Light it Up Blue" at home for National Autism Awareness Day. Click to view more pictures.
Accelerated Reader
Students can complete a written task in lieu of AR testing. Los estudiantes pueden completar una tarea escrita en lugar de la prueba de AR.
myON Available!
School: Midkiff Elementary
UN: AR username
PW: s+ID#
**PK and New students are pending logins
NASA at Home!
"Let NASA bring the Universe to your Home!"
Many activities available! E-books, For Kids and Families, Be a Scientist, Virtual Tours, Videos and Podcasts.
Tumble Math
Math picture books in TumbleBook format complete with animation and narration.
Click on Quiz Portal and you will find a Portal containing thousands of quizzes.
UN: tumble2020
PW: A3b5c6
Tumble E-Books
TumbleBookLibrary has over 1100 titles for grades K-6, and includes unique animated, talking picture books, read-along chapter books, National Geographic videos, non-fiction books, Graphic Novels, as well as books in Spanish.
UN: Midkiff2020
PW: trial
Students First * Innovation * Collaborative Ownership
Diversity * Continuous Learning
Our Vision: Mission CISD will prepare and inspire all students to be equipped to excel in the college and career of their choice, dominate 21st century skills in leadership, knowledge, language, and technology to compete in a global economy and serve as successful citizens in their community.
Fast Facts
- Open enrollment full-day pre-K
- 1,076 Professional Certifications Earned by Students
- 12,000 College hours earned by class of 2017
- Robotics Programs compete Nationally