Hello everyone,

I hope you all had a great first week of school. I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the teachers, administrators, and parent volunteers who played a crucial role in ensuring a smooth drop-off and dismissal process during the first week of school. A special shout-out goes to our VP of Middle School, Ms. Emily Shaffer, for her dedicated efforts in managing traffic control over the past two years.

We have an exciting and busy couple of months ahead of us. We will be gearing up for the Mid- Autumn Festival on September 29th, reaching out for Sociable contributions, and planning an array of activities for our MIMS families. Our parent-led clubs are also getting ready for a year filled with enriching learning opportunities. Stay tuned for announcements on how to join via Bloomz.

In addition, we’re excited to kick off the month with our fundraising endeavors. Our biggest goal for this year is to make a significant improvement by installing a shade structure over the Spark Park.This initiative holds immense importance as it aims to create a safe and enjoyable environment for all the children to play while being protected from the sun’s rays. Your support in our fundraising efforts will play a pivotal role in bringing this project to fruition and enhancing the well-being of our children. Keep an eye out for our inaugural Moon Gala, taking place at the beautiful rooftop of The POST HTX, set against the stunning backdrop of the Houston skyline. Stay tuned for more details in the next few weeks!

Our Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is a close-knit group who thrives on the support of parent volunteers and are always on the lookout for others to contribute to the wonderful initiatives we have planned.

Please check out our website for upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to give back. Have a safe school year, everyone!

Quynh Vora

• President: Quynh Vora
• VP Elementary: Amonee Haley
• VP Middle School: Emily Shaffer
• Treasurer: Hattie Meng
• Assistant Treasurer: Kennisha John
• Festivals Director: Amanda Tan and Lannessa Moshay
• Corporate Fundraising: Abraham Chu
• Community Fundraising: Eric Chiang
• Secretary: Kimberly Tran
• Communications Director: Janine McClenny
• Family Outreach Director: Cedar Yu
• MIMS Staff Representative: Ms. Flores
• MIMS Elementary School Staff Representative: Ms. Simpson
• MIMS Middle School Staff Representative: Mr. Solomon
• Past President: Libby Ingrassia

SDMC Representatives: Frank Lin (2023-2025) and Angie Joe (2023-2024)

The Mid-Autumn Festival is the most celebrated event in Chinese culture next to the Chinese New Year. Under the fullest moon of the year, the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is rich in tradition and folklore, celebrates families and friends gathering, as well as the bountiful harvest. 

MIMS hosts a Mid-Autumn Festival every year as part of the tradition of celebrating the harvest, family gathering, and moon gazing. Also known as the Moon Festival or the Moon Cake Festival, it is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month in the traditional East Asian lunar calendar and focuses on the spirit of gratitude.  

The MIMS PTO invites our students, families, and friends to celebrate a fun evening of festivities! We have a fantastic lineup of food, games, and fun activities planned just for you and your family!

Shuffleboard - Monster Dentist - Skee Roll - Ping Pong & more!

Thai Food - Papa John's Pizza - Bake Sale - Popcorn 

Presale Tickets: Available from Sept 11 to Sept 22

 Price: Tickets (Games/Food/ Drinks)

$10-11 tickets 

($10 for 10 on day of event)

$30-35 tickets

$60-75 tickets

We can't wait to see you there!

MIMS 2023 Mid-Autumn Festival - Night Market

Friday, September 29, 2023

6pm - 9pm

5445 W. Alabama Street, Houston, TX 77056

Questions? Festivals@mimspto.org

We love our volunteers and appreciate any amount of time you are able to give. Short on time? We also have opportunities for items to be donated to various events. To see a list of our current volunteer opportunities, click the link below.

Introducing our exceptional teacher spotlight for this edition of our PTO newsletter! With an impressive 35 years of teaching experience in HISD, Mrs. Butler has been an integral part of our school since its inception. Her love for the Mandarin program, which she has been an advocate for since its very beginning, sets her apart. Beyond her professional achievements, she is a proud parent to two accomplished daughters. One is pursuing her studies at Texas A&M University, while the other is embarking on a promising nursing career at West Virginia University. At home, she shares her love with two adorable dogs and a charming cat. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, cooking, reading, and watching K-dramas. We are fortunate to have such a remarkable teacher as part of our school community. Her dedication, expertise, and genuine love for her students make her an invaluable asset to our school. Join us in celebrating her achievements and thanking her for her continuing commitment to shaping young minds, while also keeping everyone entertained with her clever sense of humor and daily riddle. 

Today's Daily Riddle

If a teacher has 6 apples in one hand and 7 apples in her other hand, what does she have?

REALLY BIG HANDS