Panther Parents,
                It has been a great first week of school.  The students have jumped right in and are doing a terrific job.  I cannot remember having a smoother start to the school year!
                I have received a couple of phone calls about the athletic drop off in the morning.  The largest concern is the speed at which parents are driving through the parking lot.  Please remember that students will be walking across the parking lot, and it is always the best practice to slow down.  The morning drop off has been going great!  I don't know if it is because we have fewer cars, or if it is because of the light that allows cars to move faster.  Either way, let's keep it going!
                This coming week is the last week to request a schedule change.  Many of the electives are filling up, so get it in quickly.  Please be understanding if we tell you that a course is full.  We staffed based on the information we received at registration and we will not over fill classes.  Requests for teacher change must be accompanied by a reason.  Prior to making a teacher change, parents must meet with the current teacher and try to work out the situation.  From that point, parents will need to meet with a counselor. 
                Make sure that you check out the Evans Events.  It won't be long before sporting events start and we want to be sure that you are fully informed.  There is also a calendar accessible from the Evans website that will help you keep track of all our scheduled events.
                 I hope everyone enjoys the weekend.  It looks like we will have some much needed relief from the heat. 
Todd Young

Saturday, August 28th
*PTV Mini-Camp    9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Monday, August 30th
*Cheer Practice   7th grade in D115 & 8th grade in E108   4:00-4:45 p.m.
Tuesday, August 31st
*Band Parent Meeting and Nacho Night   6:30-8:30 p.m. in the cafeteria
Wednesday, September 1st
*Strutter Drill Team Practice   4:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 2nd
* Strutter Drill Team Practice   4:00 p.m.
*Cheer Practice   7th grade in D115 & 8th grade in E108   4:00-4:45 p.m.
*Fall Musical Parent Meeting in the cafeteria @ 6:30 p.m.

Monday, September 6th

*Labor Day Holiday-No School
Tuesday, September 7th
*Football Jamboree @ Ron Poe Stadium   Time:  5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 8th
*Strutter Drill Team Practice   4:00 p.m.     
Thursday, September 9th
*Cheer Practice   7th grade in D115 & 8th grade in E108   4:00-4:45 p.m.
*Auditions for Fall Musical after school in C111
*Volleyball vs. Denison McDaniel MS   7th grade @ EMS & 8th grade @ Denison McDaniel MS
*Strutter Drill Team Practice   4:00 p.m.
Friday, September 10th
* Auditions for Fall Musical after school in C111
*Middle School Band Night for students zoned for MBHS-meet at Ron Poe Stadium at 6:10 p.m.
Saturday, September 11th
*Cross Country Meet @ Johnson Middle School   Time: TBD
Sunday, September 12th
*Band Swimming Party at Rodenbaugh Natatorium in Allen   6:30-8:30 p.m.
Monday, September 13th 
*UIL Academic Week   Hat Day: Put on your "thinking" caps and join an Academic UIL team!
*Progress Reports sent home with students

*Cheer Practice   7th grade in D115 & 8th grade in E108   4:00-4:45 p.m.
*Crew Interviews for Fall Musical after school in C111
Tuesday, September 14th
*UIL Academic Week   Twin Day:  Dress like a friend and together join an Academic UIL Team!
*New Student Party   3:45-4:30  Location TBD
*Musical Rehearsal   3:45-7:00 p.m.
*Football vs. Denison   7th grade @ Munson Stadium and 8th grade @ MHS Auxiliary Field
Wednesday, September 15th
*UIL Academic Week   Retro Wednesday:  Dress up in clothes from "back in the day" and "backup" Academic UIL!
*Strutter Drill Team Practice   4:00 p.m.
*Volleyball vs. Johnson MS   7th grade @ JMS & 8th grade @ EMS
Thursday, September 16th
*UIL Academic Week   College Day:  Wear your favorite college shirt because being on an Academic UIL team can help you get there!
*Musical Rehearsal   3:45-7:00 p.m.
*Cheer Practice  7th grade in D115 & 8th grade in E108   4:00-4:45 p.m.
*Strutter Drill Team Practice   4:00 p.m.
*Curriculum Night   6:30-8:00 p.m.  Come & Go format
Friday, September 17th
*Fall Dance   6th grade from 4:00-5:30 p.m. and 7th & 8th grade from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 18th
*Cross Country Meet @ Myers Park

 

Welcome back!  I hope all have enjoyed a great first week of school! 
GOT MEDS?
     A reminder to all parents and students...per the MISD Code of Conduct, no student is to carry any medicines during school hours.  This includes all over-the-counter medications, including cough drops.  Medication can be kept in the clinic if needed.  A parent must bring the medication to the clinic and complete appropriate paperwork. 
 
Lost Glasses - will be turned into the clinic and kept here.  If your student ever loses their glasses remind them to check here.
 
Health Screenings   We will screen
ALL 7th graders for Vision/Hearing/AN.  We will start those screenings as soon as possible.
All 8th graders will get screened for scoliosis, probably starting in October
 
 
Thank you!
Nancy Yarbrough BSN, RN
Evans Middle School Nurse
469-742-7107
nyarbrough@mckinneyisd.net
 

Attention Evans Parents: 
Are you  interested in helping your kids see the value in making good choices? Do you want to encourage them to "get on the right track?"
 
Well, we are taking a program called Why Try? school wide this year. Every student at Evans will take a ride on The Reality Ride which talks about problem solving and good decision making skills. It also focuses on the choices you have when you take the right track, and the lack of choices you have when you take the wrong track.
 
Feel free to visit the website for the program at  www.whytry.org.
 
Come take a ride with us on The Reality Ride on Thursday, September 16th at 6:00 in the library. You will get a sample of the lesson we will be teaching to all the students.
 
We hope to see you there.
 
Errin French
6th Grade Counselor
Evans Middle School
469-742-7160
efrench@mckinneyisd.net
 

If you ordered your uniform at schedule pick-up or later, your orders will be filled in the next couple of weeks.  Your student will receive their uniform in their athletics or P.E. class as soon as the orders come in.

If you have any questions, please email Tracy Linck at ctcalinck@tx.rr.com.