Collier Elementary School

Whataburger at 2496 Schillinger Rd invites our friends and families to “Unbox the Fun” with the NEW Kids Whatameal! 📅 Date: May 27 ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Stop by for an evening of family fun, delicious food, and receive a FREE Kids Whatameal — no purchase necessary! Bring the whole family and enjoy the fun! 🧡

📅 Save the Dates! 📅

Here are a few important dates to keep in mind for this summer and the start of the 2026–2027 school year:

📌 Proof Drop-Off Dates
🗓 June 2 & July 27
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

🍎 Meet the Teacher
🗓 August 6
⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

🎒 First Day of School
🗓 August 10, 2026

Be sure to mark your calendars, and we hope everyone has a wonderful summer! ☀️

We still have a few yearbooks available. If you would like to purchase one just send in $40 CASH in a marked envelope. Don't miss your chance to get one!

Kona Ice will be at Collier on Thursday, May 14th. Students can bring in money to purchase a snow cone for snack.

Prices are as follows:
$4 Klassic
$5 King (includes mystery prize)
$6 Color Changing
$7 Kowabunga
$4 refills using plastic Kona Ice cup only
$1 add-ons and toppings

30% of the proceeds are donated back to our school.

#BeeTheImpact #TeamMCPSS #PerseverancePropelsProgress

Yearbooks have been delivered! If you ordered a yearbook, your child should be bringing it home today (unless they had a substitute today). We do have a limited amount of extra yearbooks for sale. They cost $40 CASH ONLY. Send in a cash payment in a marked envelope to purchase one. Don't miss your chance to get one.

Field Day is this Friday, April 24th! 🎉 • Students may wear their Field Day shirts (if purchased). • Hats and/or sunglasses are allowed. • If sunscreen is needed, please apply it BEFORE coming to school. • All students will receive a Kona Ice provided by the PE department—please do not send extra cups or money. For safety and organization, no parents or visitors will be allowed. Don’t worry—we’ll be sharing plenty of pictures! 📸 We’re looking forward to a fun day!

🚨 CORRECTION 🚨 Kona Ice will be at Collier on FRIDAY, APRIL 24TH (not Thursday, April 23rd). All students will be able to enjoy a FREE Kona Ice, provided by the PE department, during Field Day on Friday! 🍧🎉

Kona Ice will be at Collier on Thursday, April 23rd. Students can bring in money to purchase a snow cone for snack.

$4 - Klassic
$5 - King (includes mystery prize)
$6 - Color Changing
$7 - Kowabunga
$4 - Refill of Plastic Kona Ice Cup Only
$1 - Add-ons & Toppings

30% of proceeds donated back to our school.

LAST CALL!!!! Order your yearbook today! Reserve your copy for $40. You can order by visiting yearbookordercenter.com & using our school code 29342 or by sending in the order form with CASH payment. DEADLINE IS TOMORROW, MARCH 20TH. Order forms should have come home with students. You can also access the order forms on our school's website. The PDF of the English version can be found here https://aptg.co/VXS6_X and the Spanish version can be found here https://aptg.co/_qK9vj. Don't miss out on the memories - be sure to order your school yearbook before it's too late!

Parents/Guardians, Please take a few minutes to complete a brief survey for Collier Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year. Responses are anonymous. Complete the survey and your child can earn a jean day on March 20th. Be sure to screenshot the completed screen and send to your child's teacher(s). Parent Survey Link: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/299844/39885/1

Order your yearbook today! Reserve your copy for $40. You can order by visiting yearbookordercenter.com & using our school code 29342 or by sending in the order form with CASH payment. The DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MARCH 20TH. Order forms should have come home with students. You can also access the order forms on our school's website. The PDF of the English version can be found here https://aptg.co/VXS6_X and the Spanish version can be found here https://aptg.co/_qK9vj. Don't miss out on the memories - be sure to order your school yearbook before it's too late!

Order your yearbook today! Reserve your copy for $40. You can order by visiting yearbookordercenter.com & using our school code 29342 or by sending in the order form with CASH payment. The DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MARCH 20TH. Order forms should have come home with students. You can also access the order forms on our school's website. The PDF of the English version can be found here https://aptg.co/VXS6_X and the Spanish version can be found here https://aptg.co/_qK9vj. Don't miss out on the memories - be sure to order your school yearbook before it's too late!

📢 Important Reminder for Friday, March 13th & Monday, March 16th - There will be no in-person school on Friday, March 13th. It will be a scheduled Virtual/Distance Learning Day. Students will receive paper assignments to complete at home, and all work should be returned on Tuesday, March 17th. Thank you for your support as we continue learning—no matter where we are! Also, students will be out of school on Monday, March 16th for a scheduled teacher workday.

REMINDER FOR TOMORROW: Spring Pictures Are Coming! Spring Pictures will be held tomorrow, March 4th! Students may wear school-appropriate spring attire for their photos, but they must bring a full uniform including uniform shoes to change into after pictures. We can't wait to see those bright spring smiles!

REMINDER:
🌸📸 Spring Pictures Are Coming!

Spring Pictures will be held on Wednesday, March 4th!

Students may wear school-appropriate spring attire for their photos, but they must bring a full uniform to change into after pictures.

We can’t wait to see those bright spring smiles! 🌼😊

ACAP Summative state testing will be March 18th through April 24th. 2nd through 5th grade ELA tests will be March 24th-26th. 2nd through 5th grade Math tests will be March 31st-April 1st. The 4th grade Science tests will be April 7th-8th. Students testing in small groups or one-on-one will have alternate testing dates. Please consult your child's teacher if this applies to your child. It is VERY IMPORTANT that students are on time and present on testing days!

☘️ Grandparents Are Golden! ✨

We invite all grandparents to join us for our Grandparents Day Celebration on March 10th! Our students feel so lucky to have such wonderful grandparents in their lives, and we can’t wait to celebrate the special bond they share. 💛

Schedule:
☘️ 8:45–10:30 AM – 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Tabatt, and Cate
☘️ 12:30–2:25 PM – Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, and SPED

All grandparents should enter through the gym when they arrive.

Come spend some golden time with your grandchild and celebrate just how lucky we are to have amazing grandparents in our school community! 🍀

Parents/Guardians,
Please take a few minutes to complete a brief survey for Collier Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year. Responses are anonymous. Complete the survey and your child can earn a jean day on March 20th. Be sure to screenshot the completed screen and send to your child's teacher(s).

🌸📸 Spring Pictures Are Coming! Spring Pictures will be held on Wednesday, March 4th! Students may wear school-appropriate spring attire for their photos, but they must bring a full uniform to change into after pictures. We can’t wait to see those bright spring smiles! 🌼😊

REMINDER: Order your yearbook today! Reserve your copy for $40. You can order by visiting yearbookordercenter.com & using our school code 29342 or by sending in the order form with CASH payment. Orders close on FRIDAY, MARCH 13TH. Yearbook dedication ads are also available to purchase for an additional $20. These dedication ads will be in the back of our yearbook and are a great way to celebrate your child's first year, send a farewell for your 5th grader, or honor your child's job well done. SPACE IS LIMITED. If ordering a dedication ad, you must pay in advance AND send a picture with wording (100 words or less) to shamilton@mcpss.com by THIS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH. If ordering your book online, the dedication ad must be paid for separately with CASH. Order forms should have come home with students. You can also access the order forms on our school's website. The PDF of the English version can be found here https://aptg.co/VXS6_X and the Spanish version can be found here https://aptg.co/_qK9vj. Don't miss out on the memories - be sure to order your school yearbook before it's too late!