Dear Panther Parents,
Next week is our GREAT KINDNESS CHALLENGE WEEK. Tuesday-Friday are dress up days: Tuesday=Evans Spirit Wear, Wednesday=Partner Hero (twins day), Thursday=Be a Hero and wear your favorite hero shirt, and Friday=wear your “BE KIND” shirt. During this week, each teacher will be giving students opportunities to share kindness around the campus. It is amazing!!
Our annual PTO Parent Enrichment Night is Tuesday at 6:00 via ZOOM. Mrs. DeLisle is presenting a workshop on How to Raise a Resilient Teen and How to Cope with Teen Anxiety. Just click on the link below on Tuesday to join us for this “unique to Evans” opportunity.
Friendly Reminders:
- Please pay your child’s laptop fee if you have not done so yet. These are WAY past due. Restrictions have been placed on all unpaid laptops and it is affecting instructional access to some materials that teachers are needing students to utilize.
- Morning drop-off: please keep in mind that we do not allow students into the building until 8:15. On days below 40 degrees, we allow students into the vestibule around 8:00 but not before then.
- IPR grade check is Monday. Grades will post on Tuesday. Please encourage your child to take advantage of tutorials provided by each teacher. If your child has had multiple absences this quarter and you are concerned about making up the necessary classwork, please contact your child’s teacher to work on a plan of action for completing the needed assignments.
8th Grade Parents: High school course request cards are due next week. See the “Counselor Corner” portion of our newsletter for more course registration information.
Speaking of registering for courses next year, please keep in mind that electives can sometimes change from year-to-year. For the upcoming year, drill team will no longer be available, so if your child is wanting to participate in a performance based elective, cheerleading might be something to consider. Try-outs for cheer are quickly approaching, so please see Coach Gilbert for more details as there is a registration process to complete before students are able to participate in try-outs.
Happy Friday,
Darla
469-302-7111
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Parent Enrichment Night
PTO Parent Enrichment Night is January 25th at 6:00 pm VIA ZOOM. Please join us for our virtual parent enrichment opportunity. Our very own Evans’ Counselor, Cathy DeLisle, will present information about raising a resilient teen, and how to cope with teenage anxiety. Her sessions are always a huge hit and are very informative. We would love to see your beautiful faces (via Zoom) for this unique Evans experience.
Here is the link for this event:
Copy Room Helper
Volunteers! We need assistance making copies, if you have some time to spare, please sign up here:
You must be an approved volunteer to work these events. If you have not already done so this year, please go to https://webserv.mckinneyisd.net/workspace/ and fill out the application ASAP.
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When you shop at smile.amazon.com, or in the Amazon app with AmazonSmile turned on within Settings, you'll find the same products and same low prices as the Amazon you already know - plus, they donate a portion of your purchases to Evans Middle School PTO!
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Shopping for weekly groceries? Link your Kroger card to Evans PTO so they can give back to our community and our school. Kroger stores are on a mission to not just be a part of, but to help create a stronger community. |
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Got Box Tops? Box Tops for Education is still accepting traditionally clipped Box Tops! Every little bit helps. The deadline is Oct. 25th, 2021.
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Hello Panther Families!
Several exciting events are happening next week here at Evans Middle School!
Our Live Kind Club is very excited to begin the Great Kindness Challenge that kicks off next Monday, January 24th. One of the things we will be doing is collecting socks and underwear for Trusted World. Our next meetings are January 27th and February 3rd. We look forward to spreading kindness around our school and community.
Dress Up Days Are Fun!!!!!!
Tuesday - Evans Middle School Lives Kind. Wear your Evans gear to support The Great Kindness Challenge.
Wednesday - There’s nothing like having a partner hero to do good deeds. Double up and dress like your twin.
Thursday - Be a hero and wear your favorite superhero shirt.
Friday - Wear your “Be Kind” shirt if you bought one. We will take a picture with everyone that bought one.
As we observe the Great Kindness Challenge next week, you may want to review with your child how to give a legit compliment.
Name! Use the person’s name.
Be genuine! Find something you genuinely like about the person.
Be Specific! A “Good Job” doesn’t mean as much as “I really like how you were detailed in your speech. You must know alot about that topic.”
Don’t Be Obvious! Say something that isn’t obvious…and try to stay away from superficial things like looks and physical appearance.
Attention 8th Grade Parents: We are now completing the registration for high school next week. The Academic Planning Guide (APG) is available to view on the MISD and Evans Middle School websites. This document contains important information concerning high school classes and programs.
January 25th - Registration Form and the 4-Year Plan are due to the ELAR teacher.
Middle School registration will begin during the middle of February. More information will follow.
Have a wonderful weekend!
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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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You must complete and submit this application form by February 18, 2022. Mandatory Cheerleader/Parent Meeting January 19th, from 5:30 pm-6:15 pm in the EMS library. Cheer Tryout Week (February 21, 22, 23) Day One: February 21-No School but our tryouts are 4:00-7:00 pm Day Two: February 22-4:00-7:00 pm Day Three; February 23-4:00pm until finished with Final Evaluations (approx. 7:00) Results will be posted at 7:00 pm on Friday, February 25.
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Clinic Evaluation Dates: Monday, February 21- Wednesday, February 23 @ Evans Middle School
2022-2023 High School Cheerleading/Mascot Evaluation Information Host Campus: McKinney High School
Monday, February 14, 2022: All online applications and forms due.
Tryouts: Monday, February 28 - Wednesday, March 2, 2022o
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A girl with anxiety disorder finds an unlikely friend -- and emotional support animal -- in the form of an adorable fainting goat.
Twelve-year-old Marvel is afraid of absolutely everything -- amusement park rides, food poisoning, earthquakes, and that big island of plastic floating through the ocean. She also obsesses about smaller worries like making friends, getting called on by the teacher, and walking home alone.
Her parents and the school therapist call her worries an anxiety disorder, but Marvel calls them armor. If something can happen, it will. She needs to be prepared.
But when Marvel stumbles on a group of older kids teasing a baby goat that has mysteriously shown up on the soccer field, she momentarily forgets to be afraid and rescues the frightened animal.
Only Butter isn't any old goat. She's a fainting goat. When Butter feels panic, she freezes up and falls over. Marvel knows exactly how Butter feels and precisely what Butter needs--her.
Soon, the two are inseparable, and Butter thrives under Marvel's support. But Butter also helps Marvel. Everything is better with Butter by her side, and Marvel starts to imagine a life in which she doesn’t have to be so afraid . . . until she’s told she might have to give up Butter forever. Will Marvel find a way to fight for her friend? Or will she revert back to the anxious, lonely person she used to be?
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Best Books: Our Recommendations for Families
Sure, your kids love Harry Potter and Twilight -- but what else will keep young bookworms reading? Whether you're on the hunt for classic kids' books or best sellers, our "best books" lists are full of stories that are bound to spark kids' imagination and keep the pages turning.
Then log into Sora and check out a book.
Kelli Bolin
469-302-7117
Media Resource Specialist
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McKinney ISD
COVID-19 Testing
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McKinney ISD has partnered with GeneIQto provide COVID testing for MISD staff, students, and families of MISD staff and students. Gene IQ is an approved vaccinator in the state of Texas and provides vaccination services in accordance of state and CDC guidelines, and GeneIQisalso a molecular diagnostics laboratory that provides PCR COVID-19 testing and collection of these.
Testing will be available Monday thru Thursday beginning October 25th from 10:00 AM to 7:00PM.This is subject to change dependent on the number of people using the service. Testing is by appointment only. Testing will be on the North Side of the stadium parking lot outside of the building.
If you have been exposed to Covid-19 or if you are symptomatic, use the following link to schedule an appointment:
https://www.mycovidappointment.com/location/mckinney-isd-stadium/pre-schedule
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FCA – Fellowship of Christian Athletes (although we like to call ourselves “Fellowship of Christian Anybodies since you DON’T have to be an athlete to attend) WILL be meeting this year in Mrs. Williams’ room (D-219) on Tuesday mornings from 8:15 – 8:40. We will have a light snack, play a quick game, and have a quick talk from a guest speaker. My hope is that our students will have the opportunity to make a few new friends and have a little fun each week. Please send Mrs. Williams a quick email if you have any questions or would like to help out!
Camille Williams
Evans Middle School
7th Grade Math Team Lead, FCA Sponsor & UIL Number Sense Academic Coach
469-302-7196
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued guidance that allows schools to offer meals to all students at no cost for the 2021-2022 school year. McKinney will be participating in the USDA waivers for free meals once again this school year. Healthy meals will be offered every school day to all students at no cost.
Typically, a student’s household must meet income eligibility requirements to qualify for free or reduced-price meals. While no application or eligibility determination is required for your student to receive free meals this school year, income eligibility requirements will likely resume in the 2022-2023 school year. As such, McKinney ISD will process household applications during School Year 2021-2022 to ensure student eligibility for free or reduced-price meals during the first 30 days of the 2022-2023 school year
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