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Panther Parents,
We need your help! Many of the phone numbers and e-mail addresses we have in the system no longer work. If you have changed your phone number(s) or your e-mail address since you filled out your contact information at the beginning of the year, please let the school know. You can e-mail Maria Sanchez (msanchez@mckinneyisd.net) and she will make the correction in our computer system. This information is important so that we can reach you in the event of an emergency. Your cooperation in this matter would be greatly appreciated.
On March 2nd, I would like to invite parents of current 6th & 7th grade students to attend an informational meeting regarding course selection for the 2010-2011 school year. This meeting will be held in the Evans cafeteria at 7:00 p.m. and will provide you with information you will need before your student chooses courses for next year. Traditionally, this event has a low turnout. When school begins in August, I hear comments such as "I didn't know that." It will be so much easier if you come to this important informational meeting to learn about courses offered next year before your student selects his/her classes. Also, coming up on March 11th is Evans Spring Open House. This is a "come and go" event. I would encourage you to come and see what great things are happening at your child's school.
As always, if we can be of any assistance, please contact the school.
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February 5th-February 27th
Friday, February 5th
· Evans Theatre presents "The Auditioners" $1.00 admission Curtain Time: 7:00 p.m.
· Boyd zoned band student's rehearsal and performance with the Boyd H.S. bands at Boyd High School: 2:30-7:45 p.m. Concert begins at 7:00 p.m.
. End of 3-week grading period
Saturday, February 6th
· Orchestra Solo and Ensemble Contest @ DMS
Monday, February 8th
· Theatre Rehearsal for OAP Contest 3:00 p.m.
· Cheerleading Practice 3:15-4:00 (last one for the season)
· Basketball Practice 3:00-4:30 p.m.
· Basketball 7th Grade vs. JMS Boys @ home & Girls @ JMS
Tuesday, February 9th
· African-American Heritage Luncheon 11:00-12:00
. Progress Reports go home with students
· Theatre Rehearsal for OAP Contest 3:00 p.m.
· Basketball Practice 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 10th
· "A" Honor Roll Celebration 8:30 in the cafeteria
. Early Release Day: Students are released at 11:45 a.m. Busses will run regular routes at this time.
Thursday, February 11th
· Science Club in D221 3:00-4:30 p.m.
· Theatre Rehearsal for OAP Contest 3:00 p.m.
· Latin Dance Club 3:00-4:00 in E107
· Basketball Practice 3:00-4:30 p.m.
· Basketball 8th Grade vs. JMS Boys @ home & Girls @ JMS
Friday, February 12th
· NJHS Meeting in D215 3:10-4:15 p.m.
· Spring Dance: 6th grade from 3:00-5:00 p.m. and 7th & 8th grade from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 13th
· Academic UIL Meet @ Dowell Middle School 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Monday, February 15th
· Theatre Rehearsal for OAP Contest 3:00 p.m.
· Basketball Practice 3:00-4:30 p.m.
· Basketball 7th Grade vs. DMS Boys @ home & Girls @ DMS
Tuesday, February 16th
· Theatre Rehearsal for OAP Contest 3:00 p.m.
· Basketball Practice 3:00-4:30 p.m.
· Basketball 8th Grade vs. DMS Boys @ home & Girls @ DMS
· Band students who will attend MHS next year are required to attend a rehearsal with the MHS band at MHS 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 17th
· Theatre Rehearsal for OAP Contest 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 18th
· STUCO Meeting in the LMC 7:15-7:35 a.m.
· Theatre Rehearsal for OAP Contest 3:00 p.m.
· Latin Dance Club 3:00-4:00 p.m. in E107
· Basketball Practice 3:00-4:30 p.m.
· Basketball District Tournament Boys @ CMS and Girls @ FMS
· Cheerleading Banquet Time & Place TBA
· Science Club in D221 3:00-4:30 p.m.
· Drill Team Practice 6:30 p.m. in the competition gym
Friday, February 19th
· Theatre Rehearsal for OAP Contest 3:00 p.m.
· Basketball Practice 3:00-4:30 p.m.
· Basketball District Tournament Boys @ CMS and Girls @ FMS
· Band students attending MHS next year will perform with the MHS band at MHS in the auditorium 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 20th
. Band-Percussion Ensemble Contest @ MBHS
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| NURSES NOTATIONS |
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FREE DENTAL CLINIC Sat. , Feb. 13, 2010
A group of McKinney dentists are donating their services to anyone who cannot afford dentristry. Saturday, February 13th @ 8am.
1716 W. Virginia
McKinney, TX 75069
Mckinneydentist.com
February is National Heart Health Month
Medical Center of Plano is hosting a heart disease awareness campaign, "STAYIN' ALIVE" . Over the next few weeks Medical Center of Plano will be hosting FREE community HEART SMART Seminars, with tips on what you can do to love your heart and live better longer.
DON'T MISS A BEAT: Monday, February 8 6:30 PM
Keep your "ticker" ticking! Cardiac electrophysiologist Raj Abrol, M.D., will discuss atrial fibrillation. Treating this condition can prevent stroke. Learn the symptoms and treatment of this condition.
Please call 214.473.7317 for reservations.
These special events will be held in the Auditorium at Medical Center of Plano, Bldg. 3, Suite 315, located on the northwest corner of Coit and 15th St
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Attention 8th Grade Parents:
Keep an eye out for upcoming information concerning registering for 9th grade. A lot will be happening in February and March, and we are planning to provide plenty of opportunities to answer all your questions at the appropriate time.
Remember that MHS will have a parent night on March 8th.
Also, if you missed the opportunity for your child to take on-line health in the spring, another opportunity will open for the summer. Look for more information in April if you might be interested.
Parent Workshop from Love and Logic
If you are interested in a half day workshop called "Creating Respectful and Responsible Kids" in Richardson in February contact Mrs. French for more details.
Errin French
8th Grade Counselor
Evans Middle School
469-742-7205
efrench@mckinneyisd.net
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| LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER |
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Digital Nation
Watching the PBS Frontline production of "Digital Nation," I was reminded of one of the major unintended consequences of our students' constant habit of being "plugged in", either through their computers or cell phones. Images of teenagers multitasking, some maneuvering three or more devices at once, have made us all shake our heads in amazement. This is a generation that can do more than one thing at a time! But, it turns out, that our brains really can't do more than one task at a time, at least not very well. We are built to do our best work when we can concentrate and think deeply about what we are doing. Just as research is showing that texting or talking on a cell phone while driving is distracting drivers to a dangerous degree (which we all really knew), research is showing that academic tasks suffer when the person isn't fully concentrating on the task at hand.
Technology is a part of all our lives, but we need to use it wisely. Students who listen to ipods and chat on line while they are doing their homework are not giving their full attention to the homework, and it is starting to show in academic progress. This was an excellent program and I urge you to look at the website to see the recent studies on this topic. As it turns out, to no one's surprise, the best way to learn is to concentrate on one thing at a time without distractions.
Attention Parents of 8th Grade PreAP History Students:
The required book, "Across Five Aprils", is now available for sale in the LMC for $5.99. You may send cash or check made out to Evans Middle School with your student. Copies are available now.
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| ATTENTION PARENTS OF ATHLETIC/P.E. STUDENTS....... |
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Students in P.E./athletics this semester have been sent home with a letter explaining your rights as a parent to opt your student out of the abstinence education portion of the curriculum this semester. At the bottom of this letter is a form that must be filled out and sent back to the P.E./athletic instructor if you do not want your child to take part in this lesson. A copy of this letter follows..........
Dear Parent,
According to state regulations, McKinney ISD is required to create instruction that teaches the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Health. There are specific objectives for each grade level. In choosing the most educationally sound materials for the Growth and Development section, MISD is guided by the School Health Advisory Council and the School Board. As part of the required TEKS, there is a specific section on abstinence education. Only approved materials are used for this instruction.
Because of the sensitivity of the issues, parents have the right to provide this information to their children. You can decide to remove your child from MISD approved instruction in this area. Your signature affirms that you are accepting responsibility for teaching this material and that you will not hold the district responsible for missed curriculum in the future.
Students that are not taking the class will be given appropriate work in other health areas to be completed for a grade.
Sincerely,
Joy Williams
#1 Duval Street
McKinney, Texas 75069
PE/Health Specialist
469-742-7704
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| MHS STUCO: "FILL THE BUS" |
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FILL THE BUS IS NOW IN SESSION AT EVANS MIDDLE SCHOOL!
Fill the Bus is a program benefitting the Title One schools in McKinney by collecting books and other school supplies, including pencils, notebooks, and other materials such as paints (although not paper). The program will run from February 2nd to February 23rd, when buses will go out for the collection of all of the school supplies from the assorted schools. We hope to be able to supply the Title One schools ( Webb, Caldwell, Finch, Burks, and Malvern) with books to replenish their libraries and supplies to maintain their great programs. Please help Evans get involved with Fill the Bus today.
MHS Student Council
1400 Wilson Creek Pkwy.
McKinney, Tx. 75069
469-742-5759
www.mhsstuco.com
mhsstuco@mckinneyisd.net
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| CHEERLEADING BANQUET |
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Attention 8th Grade Cheerleaders
Our fist annual Cheerleading Banquet will be held on Thursday, February 18th. Tickes must be purchased by Monday, February 8th. Please see Mrs. Wooters for more information.
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| MATH HOMEWORK HELP |
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The EMS Math teachers have doubled their efforts to help your student become successful this year. If you have received a letter requesting that your student attend tutoring study sessions on specific days, please remind your child to stay after school on those days. If your student misses a study session, please contact the math teacher.
We have also set up homework help rooms in each grade level, for the students who need extra help on assignments. They may be working with another teacher while their teacher is tutoring the study groups.
Our Math Team works well together to meet the needs of your student; nevertheless, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.
Thank you for your continued support!
Elise Landrum
469-742-7121 (office)
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National Junior Honor Society is fundraising for their "Love a Goat" project for February. Donations are being accepted to buys goats at $75 each for needy families around the world. Last year we were able to buy 13 goats. Please help us exceed that number this year by giving to your friendly NJHS 7th or 8th grader!
Kathy C. Anderson
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