Michael S. Ryan Elementary School

🎃 Halloween Celebration & Trunk or Treat at Ryan Elementary 🎃 We are excited to announce our Trunk or Treat event happening on Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM at the Gym and Library! 🍬👻 This is a fun-filled event where our students can enjoy Halloween in a safe and festive environment. Parents, please be sure to follow the LISD Halloween Celebration Expectations for costumes to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable time. Costume Guidelines: Choose costumes that are easy to walk in and do not promote violence. No masks, face paint, or clown costumes. No sharp props or items resembling dangerous weapons. No smoke, haze, or fog machines. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the LISD Safety Office at 956-273-1173/1171. Let’s make this Halloween a fun and safe celebration for all our students! 🎃👻🍭 #RyanElementary #TrunkOrTreat #HalloweenFun #LISD

🚨 America’s School Safety Week is here! 🚨 Join us as we promote safety and unity at our school from October 14-18, 2024. Let’s work together to make our campus a safe place for everyone! Here’s how your child can participate each day: 👕 Monday, Oct. 14: Team Up Against Threats Wear your favorite sports team jersey and think of ways to deter threats. (Teachers & staff) 👢 Tuesday, Oct. 15: Boots on the Ground Wear your western boots to show that safety is everyone’s responsibility. 🧡 Wednesday, Oct. 16: Unity Day Show kindness and courage by wearing something orange. 🎀 Thursday, Oct. 17: Safety is Reflected in Color Wear pink for campus safety and Cancer Awareness. 🔴 Friday, Oct. 18: Get the Safety Habit, Safety First End the week strong by wearing red and promoting a safety culture! Let’s see our students unite for a safer, stronger school community. Together, we can make a difference! 💪

A huge thank you to parent, Alberto Torres, for generously providing delicious tacos for the teachers and staff at Ryan Elementary during today’s professional development! Your support means so much to us. We appreciate everything you do to help make our school community so great! 🌮🙌 #RyanElementary #Grateful #CommunitySupport #ThankYou

🎗️ Red Ribbon Week is almost here, Bobcats! 🎗️ Let’s unite and take a stand against drugs with fun and meaningful dress-up days! 🎉 Mark your calendars for October 28 - November 1, 2024 and show your school spirit while promoting a drug-free lifestyle. Here’s what you can look forward to: 📅 Monday, October 28: "Go Red for Red Ribbon Week" – Wear your favorite red shirt! ❤️ 📅 Tuesday, October 29: "Cowboy Up & Give Drugs the Boot" – Dress in your favorite western attire! 🤠 📅 Wednesday, October 30: "Superheroes Don’t Do Drugs!" – Show off your superhero shirt and cape! 🦸 📅 Thursday, October 31: "Say BOO to Drugs!" – Wear your spookiest Halloween costume or attire! 🎃👻 📅 Friday, November 1: "Team Up Against Drugs" – Wear your favorite sports jersey or university shirt! 🏈🎽 Let’s make this Red Ribbon Week unforgettable by standing together for a healthier, drug-free future! 💪

Please be reminded that there will be no classes for LISD students on Monday, October 14, 2024, as this a Staff Development Day for LISD employees. Classes for all students will resume on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, with a regular schedule including transportation, hot meals, instruction, and extracurricular activities. Bottled water will be distributed to every student in every classroom as well as made available to all District staff. Meanwhile, we do ask that you continue to take precautionary measures and follow recommended safety standards as recommended by the City of Laredo while local authorities work closely with state health and environmental agencies to address the situation. For more information, please contact the Office of Communications at (956)273-1730.

Please be reminded that there will be no classes for LISD students on Monday, October 14, 2024, as this a Staff Development Day for LISD employees. Classes for all students will resume on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, with a regular schedule including transportation, instruction, and extracurricular activities. Bottled water will be distributed to every student in every classroom as well as made available to all District staff. Meanwhile, we do ask that you continue to take precautionary measures and follow recommended safety standards as recommended by the City of Laredo while local authorities work closely with state health and environmental agencies to address the situation. For more information, please contact the Office of Communications at (956)273-1730.

Due to a boil water notice issued by the City of Laredo late Thursday evening, Laredo ISD is cancelling classes at all of its campuses on Friday, October 11, 2024. Classes for LISD are tentatively planned to resume for all students on Tuesday, October 15, as Monday, October 14, is a Staff Development Day for all LISD employees. Therefore there will be no classes for LISD students on Monday, October 14. LISD will closely monitor the situation with city officials and provide additional updates regarding next week’s operations on LISD’s social media.

Shoutout to our incredible 5th-grade volleyball players and Coach De La Cruz from Ryan Elementary for being showcased by LISD! 🏐 Your dedication and skills are making us proud. Keep showing that Bobcats make it better! 🐾👏

📚🔴 October is Dyslexia Awareness Month! 🔴📚 Today’s theme, We Got You From Head to Toe, is in full swing, and our amazing students are rocking their red accessories from hats to socks! 👒🧣🧦 Check out these awesome pictures of our kiddos showing their support for dyslexia awareness! ❤️ Let’s keep raising awareness and supporting our dyslexic learners! #GoRedForDyslexia #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #SupportStrugglingReaders

Congratulations to our 4th-grade volleyball players for representing Ryan Elementary at the LISD Showcase with Coach Agent! 🏐🎉 We are so proud of their hard work and team spirit! 💪🐾

There will be no classes on Monday, October 14th. Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 15th.

Happy Coaches Day to our amazing coaches at Ryan Elementary! 🏅🎉 Your dedication, hard work, and passion for shaping young minds and bodies inspire us all. 💪✨ You teach our students the importance of teamwork, perseverance, and leadership both on and off the field. 🏃‍♂️🏀⚽ Thank you for believing in each child’s potential and for being their biggest cheerleaders. 📣🙌 You don’t just coach sports—you build confidence, character, and lifelong memories. 💖👏 We appreciate everything you do. Here’s to more victories, growth, and impact! 🏆🌟 Happy Coaches Day! 🎊

Happy Custodial and Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day to the amazing team at M. S. Ryan Elementary! 🙌 Your dedication and hard work make a huge difference every day, ensuring our school is clean, safe, and ready for learning. We’re so thankful for everything you do to keep our campus running smoothly and looking its best. You’re truly the backbone of our school community! 💜

Wear pink every Friday in October! 💕

Let's get vaccinated, Bobcats!

Shoutout to America from Ms. Cadena's 4th grade class at Ryan Elementary for bringing our Bobcat mascot to life with this incredible artwork! 🎨 Her creativity and talent truly capture the spirit of our school. Future artist in the making! Keep creating and inspiring, America! 🐾

🏀 4th Grade Basketball Tryouts at Ryan Elementary!🏀 Calling all 4th-grade girls and boys who are ready to show off their basketball skills! 🏀 Join us for tryouts on October 1st at Ryan Gym from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. 📋 Details: - Tryouts open to both girls and boys! - Parents, please note: No parents allowed in the gym. - Arrive 10 minutes early to get ready! If you have any questions, contact Coach Aranda at 956-757-8537. Let’s get ready to hit the court! 🏀⛹️‍♂️⛹️‍♀️

🌟 Shoutout to Our Amazing Ryan Elementary Food Expo Participants! 🌟 We are so proud of our Ryan Bobcats who took part in the Laredo ISD Food Expo! 🎉 You all did an incredible job representing our school and showing off your awesome tasting skills and food knowledge. A big thank you to Mrs. M. Martinez for leading our team and making this experience possible! You all truly embodied the spirit of Ryan Elementary with your enthusiasm and teamwork. Keep shining, and remember that your curiosity and willingness to try new things make you extraordinary! Go Bobcats! 🐾

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Thank you to the Nixon High School Superintendent's Advisory Council!🎉 We were excited to have some incredible students from the council visit Ryan Elementary today to read to our 2nd and 3rd grade classes. 📚 Our students loved hearing stories from these outstanding role models, and we are grateful for their time and leadership. What a great way to inspire a love for reading and build connections between our elementary and high school communities! 💙 #RyanElementary #FutureLeaders #LoveForReading #CommunityMatters