
Thank you to Manara Leadership students for helping to create our student reading and writing folders. Our reading and writing homework folders are going to be sent home weekly to support our student learning process.


We are here at Irving Elementary/Leadership Academy ready for a fun night of community engagement . We look forward to seeing you. We will also be having a presentation on our wonderful Tutoring app called Paper.

Too many absences can get SCARY! Make sure to send all doctor notes, sick notes, or any other attendance excuse notes to your campus registrar as soon as possible.


Manara Staff received training today from Safe and Civil Schools at Region 10. Supporting a civil and safe school environment is a priority for Manara!


Third grade students share their posters as they learn about habitats! Our students engage in learning everyday. #MAWay





Our students are beautiful artists. Featuring K-2 Owl Drawings, and Piet Mondrian Paintings.





We're thrilled to announce the new app for Manara
Academy! It's everything Manara Academy, in your pocket.
Download for Android: https://bit.ly/3qldSHK
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3RK8tFP
Or go to your App Store and search for Manara Academy District


Who’s coming to Family Fun Night. The doors open at 6:00 PM and we are ready.


Today we began our parent community health and nutrition partnership with Brighter Bites. All K-6 families attending Manara-Irving Elementary are eligible to receive healthy fruits and vegetables every other Friday. Please contact your school for more details.





We love to celebrate the birthdays of our teachers each month. Our Kindergarten teacher Ms. Garner celebrated her birthday in the month of August. Welcome Manara Academy Irving Elementary School and Happy Birthday to you.


We are here ready for you to come enjoy a night inside with movies reading space time in the gym and some chess. Maybe you can take on Mr. Wilshire and beat him. Doors open at 6:oo pm and we close at 7:30. See you soon.


We are looking for parent volunteers to support our Emergent Bilingual Students by serving on the LPAC Committee as required by Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Please contact Ms. Feherty for more information

Manara Academy receives an 89 - B! The TEA rating of the 2022 STAAR results is designed to inform the public of school performance. Congrats Manara!



First Day of School was a SUCCESS! Can't wait to see all of our students for DAY 2!



Irving bus-riders: Buses are running a bit late today, the last bus just left the campus! Thank you for your patience as we work through this first week!

Big news! We're updating our begin and end times district-wide! School begins at 8:00am sharp, and will release at 3:30pm for all campuses M-Th, and 1:15pm on Fridays!


Are your student's immunizations up-to-date? Make sure your child has all required vaccines by visiting dshs.texas.gov, which has vaccine requirements broken down by grade and age to help you know exactly what is required. If you have additional questions, please contact your campus registrar.


Happy Wednesday, Manara Community! How is Summer treating you so far? We'd love to hear what you're up to and how you are staying engaged with learning. Send us an email at hbingaman@manaraacademy.org with your Summer stories and you could be featured in the next Manara Minute!


Our Irving Elementary campus held their Field Day this week, encouraging students and teachers alike to get outside, play, and engage in the spirit of friendly competition! Take a look at some of the activities hosted by our wonderful staff.





Dr. Taylor of Manara STEM Academy incentivizes students by making a deal. Raise your STAAR Interim assessment scores from your last attempt and you can "Pie the Principal"!


