Ben Milam Elementary

🚀🎉 Huge congrats to our Milam Mustangs at the Science Fair! Special shoutout to Rafael Jude for earning 3rd place in the Engineering Category! 🏅🔧 We’re so proud of all our students for their hard work and innovation. #MilamMustangs #ScienceFair

♟️✨ Big shoutout to Milam's Chess Club for a great participation at this Saturday's tournament! 🏆💡 We’re proud of all Milam Rook Stars! 🙌👑

❄️Tomorrow, Tuesday! We’re having a Flurry Frenzy! ☃️ During morning drop off we’ll be letting the flurries fly on the West side of school! 🚧Please expect slight delays! If you’re in a hurry, try utilizing the East side entrance to avoid the line. 🚙Park and walk your mustang up if you’d like to snap a photo! ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ We can’t wait to see all our Frosty Friends! ☃️

Merry Christmas, Mustangs! The Operation Blue Santa toy drive deadline has been extended to Monday, December 16th. You and your family can spread a little Christmas cheer by dropping off a new and unwrapped toy!

Congratulations to our campus Spelling Bee, Ethan Contreras, and our alternate, Justus Cruz! You did bee-utifully! 🐝

Congratulations to our Milam Science Fair Grand Champions! Best of luck at the McAllen ISD District Science Fair!

⚽️ Congratulations goes out to our Milam soccer team! They won last night 4-3! Way to go Milam Mustangs! ⚽️

📣 5th Grade Parents 📣 Don't forget to purchase your yearbook ad! We only have 3 1/2 pages left. Once those pages are filled, we will have to close the link. Purchase yours today at buytheyearbook.com.

✨**MILAM SPIRIT DAY**✨ BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE TO GET THE DISCOUNT!! When: Friday 13th, 5:30-10:30 Where: South Pole Illuminated Festival @ McAllen Convention Center (ware rd & Expy 83) Tickets through link are $10 for adults and children are FREE! Be sure to select Milam at purchase. Tkts will be $18 at the gate. 💸 All presale tickets will be picked up at the gate at will call on Friday. ✅ ⏳**deadline** for discount tix is Thursday at 12pm!! 🎶Milam 3rd grade will be performing on main stage at 6pm Driscoll electric parade featuring Milam cheer at 8:30🧡💙 Fireworks @ 8:45 Visit the link below to purchase tickets! https://form.jotform.com/233427107411143

McAllen ISD invites you to use the GoGuardian Parent Portal to stay informed of your child's digital activity after school hours. Check out this tutorial to learn how. You can also come on-site from 8-9 AM for in-person help. https://youtu.be/ZzhMwL3iY6w?si=E-x4tR9KgDs_0Rw0

This past Saturday, our Milam Alebrije Choir was a part of the opening number for the McAllen Holiday Parade!

🏀 Interested in boys basketball or girls soccer? ⚽️ Check out what the Boys and Girls Club has to offer! Refer to the flyer for more info.

📣🚨Calling All Milam Mustangs and community: Join our upcoming Spirit Night!!🎉 == 3rd Graders will take the stage for a Holiday Performance to spread some winter cheer! ✨❄️ GET YOUR TICKETS here: https://form.jotform.com/233427107411143 See y'all there! Los esperamos! 💙🧡

📚 We are excited to invite you to our Winter Literacy Night this Thursday from 6-7 pm! There will be stories, arts and crafts, and more for your Mustang family! 📚

🎄✨ Getting Ready for the 12 Days of Christmas at Milam! ✨🎄 We’re gearing up for an exciting celebration when we return from Thanksgiving break! The 12 Days of Christmas at Milam will be filled with festive fun, surprises, and plenty of holiday cheer! 🎁 Join the joyful activities we have planned to kick off the season together! 🎅🎉

Why did the turkey lift the drumstick? Because it wanted to beat the holiday rush! 😜🥁 As we get ready for some well-deserved turkey time, don’t forget these important dates! Let’s gobble up the fun ahead! 🦃🎉

A huge shoutout to our 🎉 Milam Student Council for organizing a🥫💙Food Can Drive 💙🥫 . Your generosity and teamwork are making a real difference in our community. Thank you to everyone who donated – together, we’re making the holidays brighter for families in need! 🙏✨

We want to express our deepest gratitude to our amazing 🌟 MISD Partners in Excellence! 🌟 Your dedication, & collaboration help us create an environment where students thrive & excellence is celebrated. Together, we’re shaping the future, making a lasting impact. 🙏🧡💙

UPDATE: Y'all can't miss this fun 🎉Spirit Night 🎉 to get into the Holiday Spirit!!! ❄️ Mark Your Calendar!! 🗓️💙🧡 LINK: https://form.jotform.com/233427107411143

Let's give a warm welcome to our McHi future generation of educators!! 💙🧡 #MilamCares