
🚨 Reminder: There will be NO afterschool tutoring this Friday, March 28. Please make arrangements for your child to go home using their regular transportation. 🚌 #MLKElementary


💚🍀 Get ready to **PAINT THE SCHOOL GREEN!** 🍀💚
Wear a green shirt & jeans for just $1, and grab a **Leprechaun Punch** for $2! Plus, shop the **Lucky Trojan Store**—everything is $2 or less! 🎉✨
Don't miss out on fun treats & goodies! #LuckyTrojan #PaintTheSchoolGreen #OpportunitiesForGreater


Good morning! ☀️ Don’t forget—Math & Science Day 2025 at MLK is almost here! 🔬📚 Get ready for hands-on experiments, math challenges, and STEM fun! 🚀🧪 Let’s explore, discover, and learn together! See you there! #OpportunitiesForGreater #MLKSTEM


📢 **Reminder, MLK Parents!** **School uniforms are back next week!** Let’s get ready to finish the year strong. Please make sure students arrive **on time, in uniform, and ready to learn** as we prepare for GMAS and year-end goals. Your support means everything! 💙💛 **See you Monday!** #OpportunitiesForGreater

MLK Parents: **School uniforms are back next week!** As we prepare for GMAS and the end of the year, we need students **on time, focused, and dressed for success.** Your support in ensuring they are present, prepared, and in uniform makes a huge difference. Let’s finish strong! 💙💛 Thank you! #OpportunitiesForGreater

"Power. Strength. Freedom. ✊🏾 Students can wear ALL BLACK to honor those who paved the way and celebrate the resilience that keeps us moving forward! Drop a 🖤 if you're standing for freedom! #FREEDOM #BlackExcellence #OpportunitiesForGreater"


"Wakanda Forever! ✨👑 Students can show up and show out in their best African attire. Today, we celebrate culture, strength, and unity. Drop a 🖤 if you're representing! #WAKANDA #BlackExcellence #OpportunitiesForGreater"


Wednesday 2/26 - #HBCU 🎓
Students can wear their favorite HBCU colors/apparel and represent Historically Black Colleges & Universities! Let’s celebrate the legacy of Black excellence in education.
#HBCU #BlackHistoryMonth #OpportunitiesForGreater #MLKElementary #LegacyOfExcellence


We're Celebrating all Week! Tuesday 2/25 - #THROWBACK 🎭
Students can dress up as their favorite African American leader, past or present! Let’s honor the icons who paved the way and continue to inspire us. Who will you be?
#ThrowbackTuesday #BlackHistoryMonth #OpportunitiesForGreater #MLKElementary #HonoringLegends


We hope you had a GREAT BREAK! See you bright and early tomorrow! Let's finish this month strong. Help Us Celebrate Black History Month: Monday 2/24 - Culture Love ❤️🖤
Students can wear red & black to show love for Black culture, unity, and excellence!
#BlackHistoryMonth #OpportunitiesForGreater #MLKElementary


Black History Month at MLK Elementary!
MLK Elementary is committed to educating and inspiring our students by honoring the trailblazers who paved the way for change. This month, we celebrate the resilience, brilliance, and achievements of Black leaders who have shaped history and continue to inspire future generations. We believe learning about our past empowers our students to dream big, break barriers, and lead purposefully.
🌟 Did You Know? 🌟
📌 Innovation & Excellence – Madam C.J. Walker, a pioneer in Black haircare, became the first self-made female millionaire in the U.S., inspiring entrepreneurship for generations.
#BlackHistoryMonth #OpportunitiesForGreater #MLKElementary #WeAreTheFuture #DreamBig #UnityInDiversity #LeadingTheWay


Black History Month at MLK Elementary!
MLK Elementary is committed to educating and inspiring our students by honoring the trailblazers who paved the way for change. This month, we celebrate the resilience, brilliance, and achievements of Black leaders who have shaped history and continue to inspire future generations. We believe learning about our past empowers our students to dream big, break barriers, and lead purposefully.
🌟 Did You Know? 🌟
📌 Breaking Barriers – Shirley Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968 and the first Black woman to run for U.S. President in 1972, proving that representation matters.


Black History Month at MLK Elementary!
MLK Elementary is committed to educating and inspiring our students by honoring the trailblazers who paved the way for change. This month, we celebrate the resilience, brilliance, and achievements of Black leaders who have shaped history and continue to inspire future generations. We believe learning about our past empowers our students to dream big, break barriers, and lead purposefully.
🌟 Did You Know? 🌟
📌 The Dream Lives On – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize at 35 years old for his nonviolent fight against racial injustice.


Black History Month at MLK Elementary!
MLK Elementary is committed to educating and inspiring our students by honoring the trailblazers who paved the way for change. This month, we celebrate the resilience, brilliance, and achievements of Black leaders who have shaped history and continue to inspire future generations. We believe learning about our past empowers our students to dream big, break barriers, and lead purposefully.
🌟 Did You Know? 🌟
📌 The Power of Education – Carter G. Woodson, known as the "Father of Black History," founded Negro History Week in 1926, which later became Black History Month, ensuring Black contributions were never forgotten.


Black History Month at MLK Elementary!
MLK Elementary is committed to educating and inspiring our students by honoring the trailblazers who paved the way for change. This month, we celebrate the resilience, brilliance, and achievements of Black leaders who have shaped history and continue to inspire future generations. We believe learning about our past empowers our students to dream big, break barriers, and lead purposefully.
🌟 Did You Know? 🌟
📌 The Pan-African Colors – The red, black, and green of Black History Month represent the unity and liberation of African descendants worldwide, first introduced by Marcus Garvey.


**Winter Break: Feb 17-21!** 🎉 Students return Feb 24. While we’re out, stay tuned for **Black History Month facts** to share with your family, by following us on Instagram and Facebook! Let’s honor the legacy of leaders like Dr. King and continue inspiring greatness in our students. 💛✊🏾 #BlackHistoryMonth #MLKElementary #OpportunitiesForGreater


📢 MLK Elementary Parents! ⛳️🏆 Students in grades 3-5 will be participating in Golfing with the Trojans this Thursday! Encourage your child to come to school ready to learn and have fun. Let’s make it a great day on the green! #OpportunitiesForGreater #MLKTrojans


Good Evening 💘🎶 MLK Elementary Valentine’s Dance is this Friday! 💃🏾🕺🏾 Don’t forget our Val-O-Gram fundraiser—students can purchase one for their friends until Thursday! 💌🎁 Info came home last week in student's folders. Let’s spread love and have a great time! ❤️ #MLKValentinesDance #OpportunitiesForGreater


At MLK, we use **PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports)** to create a safe, respectful learning space! These charts show how we handle behaviors and issue rewards 📚✨ Click the links below for more information
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WEATHER CLOSURE: Based on the current conditions, it’s not likely that Tuesday’s historic snowfall will melt away before temperatures drop again tonight, which could lead to unsafe road conditions for our buses Thursday morning. Out of an abundance of caution, the DCSS will close schools Thursday with plans to reopen Friday.