Instead of using a worksheet, Mrs. Kieu's 4th graders created Character Analysis Pumpkins 🎃 #EngagementMatters

Mrs. Staes kindergarten class worked hard in stations today so she could meet with her small group! #ReadersAreLeaders


Our dedicated science and RLA teachers came together for our first Science Vertical Alignment meeting! It was a fantastic opportunity for meaningful discussions and personal insights. ✨


5th graders tried Book Tasting for their book clubs! Bon Appetit!




We wrapped up Hispanic Heritage Month with a parade! Our bilingual classes dressed up and showcased their research projects. Even Mr. Brown joined in the fun!






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Marlins against bullying!







More fun with Orbit! #HoustonAstros










Orbit teaches us about Anti-bullying! Thanks, PTO! We were LOUD!!!



Mrs. Henderson's class did amazing Hispanic Heritage Month projects! Check these out!




Hamburger Cafe! Mrs. Smith's 3rd graders worked on the fundamentals of extended constricted responses. They broke down the writing process using a hamburger graphic organizer then built a burger that represented their writing! #EngagementMatters




Robotics practice in action! Hard work!

4th grade teachers, Mrs. Delgadillo and Mrs.Kieu engaged their students today by using authentic texts to teach reading/spelling skills!




Huge shoutout to our incredible Marlins of the Week for October so far! A big congratulations to Leti Gonzalez, our amazing Bilingual PK teacher, and Anita Phipps, our dedicated librarian! Both of these ladies go above and beyond for our students and staff! We appreciate you!



The Scholastic Book Fair is ON! Amazing volunteers! Awesome shoppers! Fair runs all next week! Orders for upcoming books can be purchased online, too. Free Shipping with FAIRSHIP code at checkout for PREORDERS. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/maryburksmarekelemschool
Great things are happening in our Dyslexia Classroom! Playdough and shaving cream are so motivating!

What a treat! Author Sherri Dusty Rinker visited our 1st and 2nd Graders today! She is AWESOME!!!! Thanks to Blue Willow Books for sponsoring her for us! We all loved her!
#Bluewillowbooks


Shout out to our Staff Marlin of the Week, 5th grade teacher...Mrs. Molina! She is incredibly dedicated to her students and is always radiating positivity in our hallways! Way to go! 👏🏼


Thank you to our dedicated teachers for staying after school to collaborate at our first RLA and Math Vertical Alignment meeting!









Congratulations to our summer readers for participating in the #AlvinISDReads challenge! Thank you Alvin ISD and Rollie's Frozen Custard for helping us celebrate!










Thank you to the Houston Bar Association for having Mr. Michael Whitmire speak to our 3rd graders in honor of Constitution Day!




