📣 Metro E Weekly Update 📣
Here’s a look at what’s happening on campus this week as we kick off the first week of February!
❤️🖤💚 February is National Black History Month
Throughout the month, we will be honoring and learning about the important contributions and history of Black Americans.
👕🎨 Tuesday Dress-Up Days
Each Tuesday in February will be a special dress-up day! Please see the flyer in the newsletter for themes and details.
💯 Monday, 2/2 – 100th Day of School
Students are encouraged to dress like they are 100 years old or wear something with 100 items as we celebrate 100 days of learning and growth!
💙 National School Counselors Week (Feb. 2–6)
We are so proud to celebrate our amazing counselor, Mrs. Vela 🌟. Thank you for all you do to support our students and school community!
🚌 5th Grade Field Trip – Friday, 2/6
Our 5th graders will be heading out for a special learning experience to wrap up the week.
Thank you for your continued support—we’re looking forward to a great week!
We are incredibly honored and excited to announce that Metro E has been named a 2025 Educational Results Partnership (ERP) Honor Roll School — placing us in the TOP 15% of all schools in Texas! ⭐📚
Even more special, Metro E is 1 of only 10 campuses in CCISD to earn this prestigious recognition. What an achievement! 💙
This honor reflects what makes Metro E so special:
✨ students who work hard and believe in themselves
✨ teachers and staff who pour their hearts into every lesson
✨ families and community members who partner with us every day
Led by @edresults, the ERP Honor Roll recognizes schools that demonstrate high academic achievement, consistent growth, and success in closing achievement gaps — and Metro E rose to the top without even applying. Our results spoke for themselves. 💪📈
Thank you to our scholars, educators, and families for making Metro E a place where excellence is expected, supported, and celebrated. This recognition belongs to ALL of you! 🎉💙
Let’s celebrate today — and keep building an even brighter future together!
#MetroEProud #Top15Percent #HonorRollSchool #CCISDExcellence #StudentSuccess
❄️📣 Metro E Weekly Update 📣❄️
We have a lighter week ahead, but a few important updates and celebrations to share with our families!
🥶⏰ 2-Hour Delay – Monday Morning
Due to the freeze in Corpus Christi, the district has announced a 2-hour delay for Monday.
➡️ Elementary classes will begin at 9:50 a.m.
➡️ Buses will also run on a 2-hour delay
Please plan accordingly and stay warm and safe!
🎉 Looking Ahead to Next Week 🎉
💯 Monday, February 2nd marks our 100th Day of School—a fun milestone celebrating 100 days of learning and growth!
💙 National School Counseling Week | Feb. 2–6
We will also celebrate National School Counseling Week and want to give a huge shout-out to our incredible counselor, Mrs. Vela 🌟. We are so thankful for her dedication, kindness, and the positive impact she has on our students and campus every single day!
Thank you for your continued support, and we hope everyone has a warm and wonderful week ahead!
The Metro E School of Design theatre program is thrilled to present Willy Wonka Jr., and we’re inviting businesses to be part of the magic through show sponsorships!
🎭 All sponsorship funds directly support our theatre program and help cover the costs of producing shows like Willy Wonka Jr. — including sets, costumes, rights, and production materials.
Business Sponsorship Levels:
🍭 Candy Kids Crew — $50
🍫 Oompa Loompa Supporter — $200
🎟️ Charlie’s Luck — $350
🎩 Wonka Master Chocolatier — $600
✨ Golden Ticket Winners — $1,000
To become a sponsor, visit https://metroe.ccisd.us/ and click on Metro Webstore. All sponsorships will be due by February 27, 2026.
📩 Interested in becoming a sponsor or need more information? Contact Assistant Principal, Mrs. Cantu at renee.cantu@ccisd.us
Thank you for helping us create a world of pure imagination and supporting our theatre students!
📣 Metro E Weekly Update 📣
We’re looking ahead to an important and exciting week at Metro E!
🇺🇸 No School Monday (1/19)
We will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day as we honor Dr. King’s legacy of service and equality.
📊✏️ MAP Testing This Week
Most students will participate in MAP testing throughout the week. Please check the WAG calendar for specific testing days, subjects, and grade levels. Getting plenty of rest and arriving on time will help students feel confident and ready!
🐝📚 Metro E Spelling Bee – Friday (1/23)
We are excited to celebrate our students at the Metro E Spelling Bee! The event will be live streamed, and the link will be shared right here on our Metro E Facebook page, so families can cheer on participants from anywhere.
Thank you for your continued support—we’re looking forward to a great week!
📚✨ Here’s a look at what’s happening at our school this week! ✨📚
We have a busy and exciting week ahead filled with special moments and important reminders!
📸 Wednesday, January 14th is picture day for Clubs, Classes, and our 6th Grade Panoramic—lots of smiles will be captured as we preserve these memories!
📝 Metro E Families: Please remember that Letters of Intent for the 2026–2027 school year are due this Wednesday, January 14th. Be sure to get those turned in on time!
🌌🚌 On Friday, January 16th, our 5th grade students will be heading out on a field trip to the planetarium for an out-of-this-world learning experience!
🇺🇸❤️ After a full week, we will observe a 3-day weekend in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There will be no school on Monday, January 19th as we reflect on Dr. King’s legacy of service, equality, and kindness.
Thank you for your continued support—we’re looking forward to a great week together!
🎉 Metro Elementary School of Design Lottery Applications OPEN AT MIDNIGHT TONIGHT! 🎉
Metro Elementary School of Design is the Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School of Corpus Christi ISD, serving students in PreK3–6th Grade. Families of NEW students must apply through the CCISD lottery for a chance to secure a spot for the 2026–2027 school year.
🗓 Application Window:
📌 Opens: January 7, 2026 @ MIDNIGHT
📌 Closes: March 6, 2026
⚠️ Important Information:
• Limited spots available in ALL grade levels
• ALL grades will have a waitlist
• Applying early is strongly encouraged!
✨ If you’re looking for a school that blends academics, creativity, and fine arts in a dynamic learning environment, Metro is the place to be!
🔗 Apply here:
👉 https://www.ccisd.us/page/lottery-schools
📣 Please like, share, and spread the word to families across Corpus Christi and the ENTIRE Coastal Bend!
*Current Students do NOT need to reapply, this is for NEW students only*
🎉 Welcome Back, Metro E Buccaneers! 🎉
We are excited to welcome our students back to campus as we kick off the Spring Semester! Classes resume on Wednesday, January 7, and we can’t wait to see all of our Buccaneers back, rested and ready to learn. 🏫💙
⏰ Daily Schedule Reminder:
Doors open at 7:30 AM
First bell rings at 7:45 AM
Instruction begins promptly at 7:50 AM
Please be sure students arrive on time to start the semester strong!
📸 Spring Picture Days are this week:
✨ Thursday, 1/8 – PreK–2nd Grade
✨ Friday, 1/9 – 3rd–6th Grade
Let’s start the new year focused, energized, and ready for a successful spring semester. We’re so glad to have everyone back at Metro E! 💛💙
Week at a Glance: Jan. 5 - Jan. 9
I want to inform you that beginning tomorrow, pending inclement weather, construction will begin on the front side of our school, opposite the existing parking lot. This project will include the development of a new parking lot to support our growing campus needs.
You will notice fencing being installed tomorrow, and construction work will begin shortly thereafter. At this time, arrival and dismissal procedures will remain the same and should not be affected by the construction. However, if any adjustments become necessary, we will communicate those changes to you promptly.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to improve our campus for our students, staff, and families. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Justin Milner
Principal, Metro Elementary School of Design
🎄✨ Metro E Week at a Glance ✨🎄
It’s the LAST week of school before Christmas Break, and we’re ending the semester with celebrations and performances! 🎉
🎸🎻 Tuesday @ 6PM – Guitar & Orchestra Showcase
💃 Thursday @ 6PM – Dance Showcase
📍 Bennett Auditorium
🎁 Classroom holiday celebrations may take place Thursday or Friday—please check your child’s ClassDojo 📲 for teacher-specific details.
❤️ CKH Family Survey DUE Friday (12/19) ❤️
Your feedback matters! Please take a moment to complete our annual Capturing Kids’ Hearts Family Survey:
👉 https://iheartckh.com/public-survey/onqwnkfm
Thank you for an amazing semester, Metro E families! Wishing everyone a joyful, safe, and restful Christmas Break! 🎅❄️💛💙
We’ve got a fun and busy week ahead, Buccaneers!
🍗 Chick-fil-A Spirit Night is THIS Monday, December 8th from 5–8 PM!
Be sure to mention Metro E when ordering (or select the community event in the app). Every order helps support our campus!
🎶 Winter Showcases Continue!
Join us in the Bennett Auditorium for two amazing nights of student performances:
🎸 Ukulele Showcase – Wednesday at 6 PM
🎹 Piano Showcase – Thursday at 6 PM
Come support our talented Buccaneers! 💛💙❄️
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