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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

October Menchaca Family Spotlight

October 1, 2025 by melaniemorgan

This month, we are proud to recognize the Guerra Family as our Menchaca Family Spotlight! The Guerra Family has gone above and beyond in supporting our campus, always lending a helping hand and showing what it means to be active, involved, and caring parents. Their dedication, encouragement, and love for their child’s education truly shine through, and we are so grateful to have them as part of our Cardinal community. Thank you for being such a wonderful example of teamwork between home and school—your support makes a difference every day! 🐦✨

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

Menchaca ECC’s September Cardinal VIP

September 15, 2025 by melaniemorgan

🌟 Cardinal VIP: Kahlani Lino 🌟

We are proud to recognize Kahlani Lino, a PK student, as our September Cardinal VIP! Kahlani comes to school each day with a bright smile and a positive attitude that lights up the classroom. She is a kind friend to her classmates, always eager to help, and shows excitement for learning new things. Kahlani truly embodies the spirit of the Cardinal by demonstrating respect, responsibility, and kindness each day at Menchaca Early Childhood Center. Congratulations, Kahlani! ❤️🐦✨

Filed Under: 2025-2026, Board, Campus News, Cardinal Counseling, Cardinal Spotlight, Community News/Events, Menchaca Early Childhood Center, PBIS

News from the Nest ~ August 25 – 29

August 25, 2025 by melaniemorgan

Filed Under: 2025-2026, Back to School News, Campus News, Menchaca Early Childhood Center, Message from the Principal, Parent Resources, PBIS, School Information, Social-Emotional Learning

News from the Nest ~ August 18 – 22

August 17, 2025 by melaniemorgan

Check out our newsletter, News from the Nest – Where families and learning take flight together.

Filed Under: 2025-2026, Back to School News, Campus News, Cardinal Spotlight, Community News/Events, Menchaca Early Childhood Center, Message from the Principal, Parent Resources, PBIS, School Information, Social-Emotional Learning

Menchaca Spirit Shirt Fundraiser – Order Yours Today!

August 15, 2025 by melaniemorgan

Show your Cardinal pride! Our campus spirit shirts order forms are on the way.

  • Order: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DFTY
  • Proceeds support classroom materials, student celebrations, and family events.

Thank you for supporting our students!

Filed Under: 2025-2026, Back to School News, Campus News, Featured News, Menchaca Early Childhood Center, Parent Resources, PBIS, School Information

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