🌮 Back to School Spirit Night @ Taco Mama West Mobile! 🌮 Join Collier families tomorrow, August 24, 2026, anytime between 3–9 PM to enjoy some delicious food while helping Collier PTO fundraise! 🩵 Dine In or Take Out! Busy night with extracurriculars? Order ahead with one of Taco Mama’s family meals, like the Happy Family (feeds ~4–6) or Game Day Box (feeds ~8), and make dinner easy! 🌮

📸 REMINDER: SCHOOL PICTURE DAY! 📸

School Picture Day is Wednesday, August 26th! We can’t wait to capture those smiling faces! 😊

👔 Please remember:
• Students must wear their complete school uniform.
• All students are asked to wear a collared shirt, as these photos will be used in the yearbook.

Let’s look our best and smile big! 📸✨

🤠 Yeehaw! The Book Fair Is Coming! 🤠

Get ready for a rootin’-tootin’ good time because the Book Fair is coming to Collier September 1–4, 2026!🌵🐴

Students can bring money to make purchases during their scheduled Book Fair time. There will be plenty of great books and fun finds to discover!

Students, saddle up and get ready to read, shop, and have some fun! 🤠

You can still order your school apparel online! The online store will close on September 7th. Orders during this second round will be packaged and ready for pickup at the school the week of September 21st.

Scan the QR code or visit this website to order: collierbees.calagazapparel.com

If you still need a clear bookbag or clear water bottle, you can buy those straight from Collier.

📸 School Picture Day is Coming! 📸

Mark your calendars for August 26th! Picture Day is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to capture those smiles for the yearbook.

Dress Code Reminder: Students should wear their full school uniform, including a collared shirt. Since these photos will be used in the yearbook, we ask that students be picture-ready in their complete uniform.

Let’s make it a great Picture Day!

Here are the breakfast and lunch menus for August. Please remember that menus are subject to change without prior notice.

Menus can also be found at this link: https://mcpss.nutrislice.com/menu/collier-elementary.

#BeeTheImpact

📣 New Ice Cream & Snack Ordering Process 🍦🥨 Beginning this school year, ice cream and snack orders will be taken in the classroom by your child’s teacher. 🍦 Ice Cream – $2 Available Wednesdays only Choices: • Milk-Free Bomb Pop • Vanilla Cup • Fudge Bar • Strawberry Crunch • Birthday Cone 🥨 Snacks – $1 Available every school day Choices: • Graham Crackers • Plain Baked Lay’s • Baked BBQ Chips • Baked Cheetos ✏️ To help the ordering process run smoothly, please send your child’s: • Name • Choice • Money We recommend placing everything together in a baggie or envelope. Thank you for your support and cooperation as we begin this new process! 💙💛

📚 Meet the Teacher is Almost Here! 🐝 Join us on Thursday, August 6, from 1:00–4:00 PM for Meet the Teacher! Please enter through the gym. Before attending: ✅ Complete your online registration BEFORE Meet the Teacher. ✅ Turn in all required proofs of residence. ⚠️ Only students who are fully registered before Meet the Teacher will be on a class roster and able to meet their teacher. During Meet the Teacher, families can: * Visit classrooms and meet teachers. * Sign school compacts. * Download the PowerSchool app. * Confirm contact and dismissal information. * Complete any required forms. * Drop off school supplies. * Receive dismissal information. - Carpool students will receive a new carpool tag. - Bus riders can get bus routes and complete required transportation information. * Visit with the school nurse, if needed. * Join the PTO and purchase Collier gear. A limited number of school supply boxes will also be available for purchase. * Pick up and purchase Calagaz spirit wear. We look forward to welcoming our Collier Bees for a great school year!

📢 Bus Rider Information for Meet the Teacher! 🚌

If your child will be riding the MCPSS school bus this year, please check their assigned bus route before Meet the Teacher tomorrow and come prepared with that information.

You can find your child's bus route by entering your home address at:
https://www.infofinderi.com/ifi/?cid=MCPS21OK5RPNW

You can also access the bus route finder by scanning the QR code included with this post.

Having your child's bus number and stop information ready will help make Meet the Teacher and the first days of school run more smoothly.

We can't wait to welcome everyone tomorrow! 💙📚

📢 Proof of Residence Reminder! If you haven’t turned in your proofs of residence yet, you can bring them to the school on Monday, July 27, during the following times: 🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED from 12:00-1:00. Proofs MAY ALSO be submitted to Mrs. Busuttil's email: mbusuttil@mcpss.com We look forward to seeing you and appreciate your help in completing your student’s registration!

Calling all incoming Collier kindergarteners! 🐝🎒 We’d like to invite our newest Bees to Camp New-Bee July 29th-30th! This special event will help incoming kindergarten students become familiar with our school building, learn where important places are located, and get a preview of their daily schedule before the school year begins. Scan the QR code or visit this link https://tinyurl.com/mr3tyne9 for more information and to register your child. We can’t wait to meet our future Collier Bees! 💛🖤

Don't forget: Pre-order your school apparel and gear online! Get everything you need, all in one place, done in minutes from your phone. Check it off the list and get back to enjoying your summer. Order in 3 easy steps: Step 1: Visit the store. Access the online store from any phone, tablet, or computer by scanning the QR code or visiting collierbees.calagazapparel.com. Step 2: Choose what you need. Browse apparel and gear and make your selections. Check out and pay online. Step 3: Pick up at registration. Your order arrives at school prepackaged and labeled for your student. Grab it at registration and go! Store closes July 13th, so shop now! #BeeTheImpact

Pre-order your school apparel and gear online! Get everything you need, all in one place, done in minutes from your phone. Check it off the list and get back to enjoying your summer. Order in 3 easy steps: Step 1: Visit the store. Access the online store from any phone, tablet, or computer by scanning the QR code or visiting collierbees.calagazapparel.com. Step 2: Choose what you need. Browse apparel and gear and make your selections. Check out and pay online. Step 3: Pick up at registration. Your order arrives at school prepackaged and labeled for your student. Grab it at registration and go! Store closes July 13th, so shop now!

🐝 Beekeeper Program Registration Information 🐝

Our Beekeeper Program provides before- and after-school care and activities for students.

⏰ Program Hours
• Morning Care: 6:30–7:35 a.m.
• Afternoon Care: 3:15–6:00 p.m.

📌 Eligibility
Students must be 5 years old by August 1 to participate.

✅ What’s Included
• Snacks
• Homework help
• Safe and supervised environment

💲 Registration & Weekly Fees

1 Student
• Registration Fee: $35
• Weekly AM Only: $40
• Weekly PM Only: $60
• Weekly AM + PM: $80

2 Students
• Registration Fee: $70
• Weekly AM Only: $70
• Weekly PM Only: $80
• Weekly AM + PM: $110

3 Students
• Registration Fee: $105
• Weekly AM Only: $90
• Weekly PM Only: $110
• Weekly AM + PM: $145

📣 Space is limited!
To be added to the lottery drawing, complete the interest form here: https://forms.gle/JKyu5QkPzRwWu1eu7

Mrs. Sharpe will contact families at the end of June to let you know whether your child was selected.

📞 Questions?
Mrs. Jada Sharpe
251-221-1128
jsharpe@mcpss.com

Here are the school supply lists and uniform policy for the 2026–2027 school year!

School supply lists can be found here: https://aptg.co/1BYJYk

Uniform policy can be found here: https://aptg.co/x_77jn

You can also find all information on our website for easy access throughout the summer. We look forward to another great school year! 🐝

🎒🐝 Get ready for next school year!

You can now pre-order your school apparel and gear online and have everything delivered directly to the school for easy pickup at registration.

📅 Online store open: May 22 – July 13
📦 Orders will be packaged and ready for pickup at school registration.

📲 Scan the QR code or visit collierbees.calagazapparel.com to place your order today!


#BeeTheImpact

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!