Dear Panther Parents,
What a difference a day can make…yesterday was gorgeous and today is a mess. Thank you to all our carpool people who helped keep the lines moving this morning. Please remember, we follow our same procedures, rain or shine, hot or cold. Also, it helps a ton when your kiddo is ready to hop out quickly, with all belongings in hand.
Quarter 2 is in full swing. Report cards will be viewable this afternoon in HAC. We do not print report cards at the secondary level. We will be posting our A and A/B Honor Roll students in our front entry area. We are very impressed with these students and those showing extreme growth during this time. It is so important for our students to continue engaging in the work. We are so grateful to have them back with us, both virtually and in-person.
We still have many families needing to submit their Proof of Residency (POR). As of today, your HAC account will be suspended until we have received this information. Multiple attempts have been made to ensure compliance for our campus, and we appreciate you taking action immediately to get these turned in. A huge thanks to all of you guys who have already turned those in.
Next week is RED RIBBON WEEK. We would love to see ALL of our students participate in the fun. See details for daily dress-up in the body of the newsletter. Pertaining to Friday’s, “Scare Away Drugs,” please make sure to follow the below expectations so everyone is having a fun day:
· No clowns
· Facial masks per COVID requirements must still be worn but no other masks will be permitted
· Must still be in dress code
· No blood or gore as part of the costume
· No weapons (real or fake) of ANY type
· Please make sure the costume is in good taste: if you are questioning that, it is probably not going to be acceptable
Monday is a student holiday and a teacher professional development day. I hope you guys enjoy the three-day weekend.
#EvansStrong
Happy Friday,
Darla
469-302-7111
MISD Student Technology Help Site
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PTO Dues Waived This Year!
Order Spirit Wear Now!
Volunteer Application for 2020-2021
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Join Evans PTO! Membership dues have been waived for the 2020/2021 school year. If you've been a member before, or have interest in being part of our Parent Teacher Organization at Evans Middle School; we encourage you to fill out the form below so we can get in touch with you. Thank you! |
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Please click HERE to fill out your 2020-2021 Volunteer Application! You must be approved before volunteering, and this must be done every year. Thank You!!!
Delivery usually takes about a week.
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PTO hosts all 7th and 8th grade HOME Football Concession Stands.
Here is a list of the dates, if you are interested in volunteering or have a High School kid looking for Greencord hours please email scorwin4@gmail.com.
10/26 HOME vs. Faubion - Ron Poe
11/2 HOME vs. Rushing- Ron Poe
11/9 HOME vs. Reynolds - MISD Stadium
11/16 HOME vs. Highland Park - MISD Stadium
We need 5 volunteers (3 adults ) for MISD Stadium.
We need 3-4 (2 adults) volunteers for Ron Poe.
Arrive at 5:00, games start at 5:30.
We will be selling
Packaged Candy
Packaged Chips
Packaged Pickles
Microwave Popcorn
Packaged Cookies
Canned/ Bottled Drinks
Hot Chocolate *not every game*
Coffee * not every game*
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8th Grade Parents, the time is now to celebrate your student with an 8th grade dedication ad in the 2021 yearbook. These dedications create forever memories but are on a limited timeline. Click HERE to get your dedication ad today, or email Ms. Eros at teros@mckinneyisd.net
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Hello, Panthers!
Thank you so much for your generous donations of beans for the Community Food Pantry. Our Theatre department and Cheer team led the charge in our Live Kind meeting this week as we packaged and sorted some of the over 800 pounds of beans collected so far. You make us proud, Panther family! Donations will still be taken through Tuesday, October 27th.
Is your child having trouble sleeping? Is their focus dwindling after spending long periods of time looking at their computer and phone? They are not alone. Many of us now subjected to longer periods of screen time are feeling the effects. This article talks about 3 simple ways to help create routines that will combat screen fatigue. You’ll notice that SLEEP is one of the top things affected, and we know that sleep is a huge part of our mental and physical wellbeing. Try this short 1-minute meditation to help your child wind down and get a good night’s rest.
If you need help with food, One Heart McKinney is an excellent resource. There is a North Texas Food Bank distribution this weekend at The McKinney First Baptist Church. Saturday, October 24th, beginning at 9:00 am, first-come, first-served.
Sincerely,
Patricia and Cathy
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Dear Panther Families, We believe it takes the entire community to help our students grow into kind and compassionate young adults. Your student(s) receives a weekly CharacterDare on Mondays during Panther Time that is an actionable challenge focused on strengthening one of their “character muscles” like patience, kindness, commitment etc… The program we use, CharacterStrong, also provides Family CharacterDares that are aimed to provide actionable ways families can strengthen relationships, engage in character development activities together and continue conversations around serving others, and showing empathy and kindness for others. There are four categories of Dares:
• Conversation Starters
• Acts of Kindness
• Recreation and Rest
• Expressions of Love
Each week we will send out a Family CharacterDare that we challenge you to do with your students. The staff and administrators in the building will also be engaging in this personal character development as well. We believe in the power of role-modeling this work, and we have no doubt that with this common goal in mind, we are creating a more caring, compassionate, and capable world. You can go to characterstrong.com if you would like to learn more about it or contact Cathy DeLisle (cdelisle@mckinneyisd.net) with any questions.
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Exercise
Looking for reason to get moving? Here are four good ones: cancer, diabetes, heart disease and stroke! Being physically active for at least 30 minutes on 5 or more days each week can help you feel better and reduce your risk of these diseases. This includes things like walking, biking – even housework and gardening. The more active you are the more benefits you gain. Sound impossible to find another 30 minutes in a day for physical activity? Good news! You don’t have to do all 30 minutes continuously. Being active for 10 to 15 minutes at a time 2 to 3 times a day can help improve your health. So whether you have a set routine or just try to find ways to be more active during your day, the important part is that you get up and get moving!
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Reminder: 7th grade parents, please turn in your student’s immunization records.
Thank you!
Nancy Yarbrough BSN, RN
Evans Middle School Nurse
469-302-7107
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Everyone says that middle school is awful, but Trent knows nothing could be worse than the year he had in fifth grade, when a freak accident on Cedar Lake left one kid dead, and Trent with a brain full of terrible thoughts he can't get rid of. Trent's pretty positive the entire disaster was his fault, so for him middle school feels like a fresh start, a chance to prove to everyone that he's not the horrible screw-up they seem to think he is.
If only Trent could make that fresh start happen.
It isn't until Trent gets caught up in the whirlwind that is Fallon Little--the girl with the mysterious scar across her face--that things begin to change. Because fresh starts aren't always easy. Even in baseball, when a fly ball gets lost in the sun, you have to remember to shift your position to find it.
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Need Tech Help?
Click on the yellow box.
Lots of information available on this site, scroll to the bottom of the page to put in a help ticket.
Check out our ebooks
Kelli Bolin LMS
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Guidelines for Visitors Entering McKinney ISD Schools and Office Buildings |
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At this time, district policy dictates that we can only admit one adult per child. Please schedule appointments with staff whenever possible before coming up to the building.
In accordance with state and TEA guidelines, before entering a McKinney ISD school or MISD office buildings, visitors will be required to answer “yes” or “no” to the questions below, which will be posted at the building entrance. Please note that only one adult per student may enter the building at a time.
Visitors that answer “yes” to any of these questions will not be granted entrance to the building.
COVID-19 Symptoms for Screening
State Requirements
Have you or anyone in your household experienced an onset or increase in:
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Chills
- Repeated shaking with chills
- Muscle pain
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Loss of taste or smell
- Congestion or Runny Nose (new symptom added by CDC in June 2020)
- Diarrhea
- Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.0 degrees
- Known close contact with a person who is lab confirmed to have COVID-19
Visitors that answer “yes” to any of these questions will not be granted entrance to the building.
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