Message from the Principal
Families, we did it! 🎉 Thanks to your incredible support, we reached our fundraiser goal! These funds will directly benefit our school by covering costs for field trips, buses, instructional supplies, and so much more. Your commitment to Perry Elementary strengthens our school community, and I am truly grateful for the difference you make in the lives of our students.

This year, our instructional focus is on providing strong, high-quality math lessons for every child. Our teachers are working together in planning meetings to make sure lessons, classwork, and assignments are all aligned with what students are expected to learn at each grade level. By keeping lessons clear, challenging, and consistent, we are building a strong foundation that helps every student grow and succeed.

As many of you know, I’m a big WNBA fan, and while my team is officially out of the playoffs this season (💔), I’m reminded of the lessons sports teach us—teamwork, resilience, and the drive to keep improving. Those same lessons inspire the work we do here at Perry every day as we cheer on and support our students.

With gratitude,
Erika Jackson
Principal, Perry Elementary
 
📌 Important Dates in October

• Thursday, October 2 – 📸 Fall Picture Day
• Saturday, October 4 – 🎨 Color Run & PTA Carnival
• Wednesday, October 8 – ❤️ Dyslexia Awareness Day – Wear Red!
• Friday, October 10 – ❌ No School (Parent-Teacher Conferences)
• Monday, October 13 – ❌ No School (Student & Teacher Holiday)
• Thursday, October 16 – 🏈 National Sports Day – Rep Your Favorite Team!
• Monday, October 20 – 📖 Father’s Read 2025! Fathers, father-figures, and male mentors are invited to: Volunteer for morning drop-off duty, Read to their child’s class, Enjoy VIP Lunch with Dads.
• Wednesday, October 22 – 🎀 Pink Out Day – Wear Pink!
• October 27 – 31 – 🎗️ Red Ribbon Week (See flyer for daily themes!)

👉 Don’t forget to check the calendar frequently in ParentSquare for updates and reminders!

 
🎗️ October is Dyslexia Awareness Month
Did you know that 1 in 5 students may show signs of dyslexia? Awareness helps us support learners early and effectively. Join us in recognizing Dyslexia Awareness Month by wearing RED on October 8th to show support for our students and families.
 
🎉 Special Events
🎨 PTA Color Run & Carnival – Saturday, October 4
Start the day with our Color Run at 8:00 am! (Check in begins at 7:15 am)Pre-registered runners will receive a t-shirt. Same-day registration available for $30 (no shirt). Stay afterward for our PTA Carnival with games, food, and fun!

📖 Father’s Read 2025 – Monday, October 20
A special day for dads, father-figures, and male mentors. Come read to your child’s class, volunteer during morning drop-off, and enjoy VIP Lunch with your kiddo. It’s a day to celebrate the role of fathers in literacy and learning.

🎗️ Red Ribbon Week – October 27–31
Students will participate in themed dress-up days to promote drug awareness. (See flyer for details.)
 
📚 Curriculum – What Will My Child Learn?
To see what your child will be learning in each subject this year, please visit the MISD Curriculum Maps:
🔗 Click here to view curriculum maps
 
Title I Parent Compact & Family Engagement Policy
At Perry Elementary, we value the partnership between school and home in helping every student succeed. Our Title I School–Parent Compact outlines the shared responsibilities of the school, families, and students to support learning both in the classroom and at home. In addition, our Parent & Family Engagement Policy explains how families can be involved in decision-making, events, and activities that strengthen our school community. Both documents are available on our school website and in the front office upon request.