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2025-2026

Attendance Incentive Day ~ November 21st

November 3, 2025 by melaniemorgan

Filed Under: 2025-2026, Attendance, Campus News, Community News/Events, Menchaca Early Childhood Center, Parent Resources, School Information

Attendance Word of the Month: NACHO

November 1, 2025 by melaniemorgan

Attendance Word of the Month: NACHO
Each day your child’s class has 100% attendance a letter is added. When the class completes the word, their class gets to celebrate with nachos! Celebration will be held Nov. 21st

Filed Under: 2025-2026, Attendance, Campus News, Menchaca Early Childhood Center, Parent Resources, School Information

Daylight Savings Time – Turn your clocks back 1 hour!

November 1, 2025 by melaniemorgan

This Sunday marks the end of Daylight Savings Time—don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour! We know everyone will enjoy that well-deserved extra hour of rest.

Filed Under: 2025-2026, Campus News, Community News/Events, Menchaca Early Childhood Center, Parent Resources, School Information

News from the Nest ~ October 27 – November 7

October 27, 2025 by melaniemorgan

Filed Under: 2025-2026, Campus News, Community News/Events, Menchaca Early Childhood Center, Message from the Principal, Parent Resources, School Information

Menchaca ECC’s October Cardinal VIP

October 18, 2025 by melaniemorgan

🌟 Cardinal VIP: Alaia Tober 🌟

We are excited to celebrate Alaia Tober as the Cardinal VIP for Menchaca Early Childhood Center! Alaia is a model kindergartener who brings a zest for life to everything she does. With her kind smile and caring heart, she is always a great friend to others, spreading positivity and joy throughout the classroom. Her enthusiasm for learning and kindness to her peers make her a true standout. Keep shining, Alaia — we’re so proud of you! 🌟

Filed Under: 2025-2026, Campus News, Cardinal Spotlight, Menchaca Early Childhood Center, PBIS, Social-Emotional Learning

News from the Nest ~ October 14 – 24

October 13, 2025 by melaniemorgan

Filed Under: 2025-2026, Campus News, Community News/Events, Menchaca Early Childhood Center, Message from the Principal, Parent Resources, School Information

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