Michael S. Ryan Elementary School

Let's give a BIG 👏👏 ROUND OF APPLAUSE to our amazing 4th & 5th grade girls who hit the court for last night's Volleyball Showcase! 💜🏐
They brought the energy, smiles, and teamwork! Special shoutout to Ms. Torres and Ms. Gutierrez for coming out and cheering on our girls! Huge THANKS to Coach Loredo!

We're back and recharged! ⚡ This week, we're diving into a word that's all about adventure and curiosity: "discover" 🔍 Get ready to love it, learn it, and use it! There's something magical about the moment when a new word clicks into place, and this one is packed with possibilities. Let's make it a week of exploration and excitement! 🌟

Happy Monday! 🎉 This week we're diving into our WOW Word of the Week: "compose" 🎵✍️

This wonderful word has so many layers! You can compose a song 🎶, compose an email 📧, or even compose yourself when things get tricky 😌. Basically, "compose" means to create something thoughtfully or to gather yourself together. Pretty cool, right?

Here's the fun part: we're going to use this word all week long! 🚀 Every time you see it in a book, hear it in a conversation, or think of a way to use it, you'll be building your vocabulary superpowers 💪 The more we use it, the more it becomes part of how we naturally speak and write.

Keep your eyes and ears open for "compose" this week, and watch how this one little word pops up everywhere! 👀✨

🏀1st Grade Co-Ed Basketball Tryouts!🧺
📅August 26, 2026
⌚5:00 - 6:00 PM
📍 Ryan Elementary GYM
⭐Arrive early to register! GO Bobcats!

🌟 Happy Monday! Ready to level up our word power? This week we're diving into "correlate" — a word that helps us spot connections and patterns all around us. Think of it as your superpower for noticing how things relate to each other. 🔗 Whether it's how practice correlates with improvement or how rainy days correlate with cozy reading time, this word opens up a whole new way of seeing the world. Challenge yourself to use it in conversations this week, and watch how it becomes part of your everyday vocabulary. Let's make Monday the start of something word-tastic! 💪✨

Today the Texas Education Agency officially announced that Laredo ISD has earned two A’s. The annual ratings show that LISD earned an A in Academic Accountability with a district score of 90. Overall campus ratings for LISD’s 28 schools include 18 A’s and 10 B’s. No LISD campus earned a C or D. LISD also earned an A in finance through their Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) rating.

🐱 Show your Bobcat pride! Spirit shirts are here and ready to make a statement. Get yours on preorder today—check the flyer for all the details on colors, sizes, and how to claim yours. Let's show what it means to be part of our Bobcat family! 🎉

🎒Get Ready to Head Back in Style! Join us for the LISD Back-to-School Fair & Style Show—an afternoon filled with fun, fashion, and resources to help families kick off the new school year!

📅 Tuesday, July 21, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 LISD Performing Arts Complex (2400 San Bernardo Ave.)

What to Expect:
✔️ Health Screenings
✔️ FREE Sports Physical Vouchers
✔️ School Readiness Resources
✔️ Back-to-School Fashion Showcase

🎒 Plus, receive a FREE LISD backpack while supplies last!

A special thank you to our sponsors for helping make this event possible. We can't wait to welcome our LISD families as we kick off another incredible school year together!

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SAVE THE DATE! July 21-23. Operation Border Health is scheduled for July 21-23, at the United South 9th Grade campus. Free services will include medical, dental, vision, and mental health services.

⚽🏆 World Cup Fever is Catching at Ryan Elementary! 🏆⚽ Tomorrow is the big day! The World Cup officially kicks off, and we are celebrating in style. We invite all of our amazing students and staff to wear their favorite team jersey or sports shirt tomorrow to show our global team spirit! Whether you're rooting for a national soccer team, a favorite professional club, or a local hometown hero, we want to see your colors. 📅 Quick Reminder Details: When: Tomorrow! What to wear: Your favorite sports jersey, t-shirt, or team colors (standard school dress code applies for pants/shoes). Why: To celebrate the opening of the World Cup and have some fun together! Let’s fill the hallways with color and excitement.

🏀 SPURS SPIRIT DAY IS THIS WEDNESDAY! 🏀 Calling all Ryan Elementary summer school students! Let’s bring the hype, show our city pride, and celebrate the NBA Finals in style! 🏆 🖤 When: Wed., June 10 🤍 What to Wear: Your favorite SA Spurs gear—jerseys, t-shirts, or anything silver and black! Let's bring the championship energy home and make this summer unforgettable! It's time to show our Spurs pride. 🖤🤍

Check out our summer school learners! Thank you teachers for sharing some of the fun activities our students are doing in the classroom while learning! We can't wait to see more! ☀️😁

Checkmate! LISD’s named its top chess players after a fierce competition this past Saturday at the LISD PAC in the Dr. Marcus Nelson Conference Center. The LISD Fine Arts Department hosted an All-Star Chess Tournament for the district’s All-Star chess players. The top 10 winners were recognized with either a trophy or medal for their accomplishments.

Laredo ISD recognized its Elementary and Secondary Teacher of the Year and Clerical and Instructional Paraprofessional of the Year nominees during the district’s Employee of the Year Banquet which was held at the Dr. Marcus Nelson Conference Center.

🚀 Houston, We Have a Celebration! 👽 What an "out of this world" morning we had at Ryan Elementary! Today, our stellar 3rd and 4th grade Bobcats officially completed their mission for the school year at our end-of-year awards ceremony. The stage was completely transformed into a deep-space headquarters, overflowing with UFOs and some very friendly alien visitors. It was the perfect backdrop to celebrate the astronomical achievements of our students! 🛸✨ We are so incredibly proud of the hard work and growth our Bobcats have shown this year. Whether they are mastering multiplication or showing light-years of empathy, these kids are truly the brightest stars in the galaxy. 🌌

🚀 BLAST OFF! 🛸✨ Today was an "Out of This World" Awards Ceremony at Ryan Elementary! We are over the moon with pride for our Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade Bobcats. Our superstars took to a stage decked out with aliens and UFOs to celebrate their stellar achievements this year. The kids have been counting down the days and were so excited to see their hard work recognized in such a cosmic way! 👽🌟 Whether it’s mastering new skills or showing out-of-this-world kindness, these students are proving that the sky is the limit for our Bobcat family. 🐾💫 A huge thank you to everyone who helped launch this celebration and to the parents who came out to cheer on our little Martians!

✨ Leadership in Action at Ryan Elementary! ✨ Today was a truly special day as we officially welcomed our newest members into the National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS)! We are so incredibly proud of these students for demonstrating excellence in: • Scholarship 📚 • Responsibility ✅ • Service 🤝 • Leadership 🌟 Watching these young leaders take their pledge was a reminder of the bright future ahead. Being an NEHS member isn't just about getting great grades—it’s about being a role model in our halls and a helping hand in our community. A huge thank you to the families, teachers, and mentors who supported these students on their journey. Your encouragement makes moments like this possible! Join us in the comments by dropping a 🎉 or a 👏 to congratulate our newest inductees!

🌮 A Taco-tastic Start to Teacher Appreciation Week! 🌮 We want to send a huge "THANK YOU" to Commissioner Ana Galo and Commissioner John Galo for their incredible generosity Monday morning! Our teachers and staff were treated to a delicious breakfast taco spread to kick off Teacher Appreciation Week. It was the perfect way to fuel up for another week of learning and growing. We are so grateful for your continued support of our educators and our school community! 🍎✨