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From: Mitch Curry [email protected] Subject: SJMS Tiger Tales - April 10, 2015 Date: April 10, 2015 at 2:24 PM To: [email protected] SJMS April 10, 2015 Quick Links Home Access Center MISD Website SJMS Website SJMS Volunteer App Join PTO SJMS Talent Show The school talent show is around the corner! Students are encouraged to audition and show off their special talent - dancing, singing, acting, band, APRIL Dear Tiger Parents: Happy Friday! We are ending the week in exciting fashion! We have our SPED Olympics Track meet followed by the district track meet this evening. Go TIGERS! Both meets will be at Ron Poe Stadium. Come out and support our Tigers. Remember, the major part of our STAAR testing season is the week of April 20th. See the detailed list below. These are important testing dates we use to evaluate future classes, summer school, and/or academic acceleration as needed. So, please ensure your child is at school and gets plenty of rest the night before their test(s). Additionally, eating before the test and bringing a snack for the test is very important. Enjoy the spring weather and have a great weekend! Mitchell Curry MISD Supports Anti-Bullying Initiatives

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Page 1: SJMS Tiger Tales April 10 2015€¦ · From: Mitch Curry mcurry@mckinneyisd.net Subject: SJMS Tiger Tales - April 10, 2015 Date: April 10, 2015 at 2:24 PM To: bkinast@mckinneyisd.net

From: Mitch Curry [email protected]: SJMS Tiger Tales - April 10, 2015

Date: April 10, 2015 at 2:24 PMTo: [email protected]

SJMS April 10, 2015

Quick Links

Home Access CenterMISD WebsiteSJMS WebsiteSJMS Volunteer AppJoin PTO

SJMS Talent Show

The school talent showis around the corner!

Students areencouraged to audition

and show off theirspecial talent - dancing,singing, acting, band,

APRIL Dear Tiger Parents: Happy Friday! We are ending the week in exciting fashion! We have our SPED Olympics Track meetfollowed by the district track meet thisevening. Go TIGERS! Both meets will be at Ron Poe Stadium. Come outand support our Tigers. Remember, the major part of our STAAR testing season is the week ofApril 20th. See the detailed list below. These are important testingdates we use to evaluate future classes, summer school, and/or academicacceleration as needed. So, please ensure your child is at school andgets plenty of rest the night before their test(s). Additionally, eating beforethe test and bringing a snack for the test is very important.

Enjoy the spring weather and have a great weekend! Mitchell Curry

MISD Supports Anti-Bullying Initiatives

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singing, acting, band,instrument - you nameit, we want to see it!! Allgrade levels are eligibleto participate - single or

group performancesare welcome!

Auditions are April 17thafter school!

Talent Show is May14th!

More details to come inthe next issue of Tiger

Tales!!

STUDENT SIGN UPHERE

Are You Ready for CubCamp???

This is a great time forincoming 6th gradestudents to earn yourTiger Stripes!! You canlearn everything youneed to know aboutbeing a successfulTiger Student nextyear! Some of thethings you'll learn:locker 101, navigatingthe school, changingclasses, PE, athletics,and more!!

9:00 AM - GroupActivities10:00 AM - OptionalParent InformationMeetingLunch: 11:00 AM

Parents - please planon picking your studentup at 12:00 PM if you're

MISD Supports Anti-Bullying Initiatives

McKinney ISD is in full support of the anti-bullyingrallies taking place today and tomorrow. We areadamantly opposed to bullying in all McKinney ISDschools. The District has investigated this matterextensively, including interviews with counselors,staff and students. While we have not identifiedany reports of bullying preceding this loss, we willcontinue to work diligently in search of informationor signs that could have helped to prevent such atragedy. We must not lose sight of the fact that astudent lost his life, and we must all ask ourselves

what we can do to prevent tragedies of this nature from occurring in thefuture. The Parents Against Bullying are raising awareness on the topic ofrespecting one another, and that's a message that we believe needs to bereinforced at school, at home, and throughout our community. We areblessed to live in a community that cares so deeply for its children, and weare committed to continuing dialogue on this issue and taking necessarymeasures to ensure the safety and security of all McKinney ISD students. Cody CunninghamChief Communications OfficerMcKinney Independent School District

MISD Physical Exams for 2015 - 2016 School Year

Students participating in McKinney ISDathletics are REQUIRED to have ayearly physical prior to participation intryouts, practices, and games. Physicalsmust be on or After April 1, 2015 forparticipation in athletics for the 2015-2016 school year. Physicals must becompleted on the official MISD physicalform. Day Date Location Start Time End Time

Saturday April 18th *Boyd HS 7:30 AM 10:00 AM

Saturday April 25th MHS 9:00 AM 12:00 PM

Wednesday May 27th North 2:30 PM 5:00 PM

Cost: $20 - CASH ONLYStudent athletes on reduced lunch will be offered physicals for $10, andfree lunch students will receive a physical at a cost of $5. ECG: Electrocardiogram (ECG) screenings will be available at MHS orNorth for an additional charge of $15. *No ECG's available at Boyd -Students may go to MHS or North. Attire: Shorts & T-shirtsFemales (Sports Bra) Forms: Physical forms are GREY. The forms for McKinney ISD Physicalswill only be available through the secondary campuses and the athleticwebsite after spring break. The form can be found by clicking here, after

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up at 12:00 PM if you'renot joining us for lunch.

Running of theBulldogs - 5k/1 Mile

Run

The McKinney NorthCross Country and

Track team issponsoring a 5k and 1mile run on Saturday,April 11, 2015. The

proceeds of this eventwill provide

scholarships for CrossCountry and Track

athletes. Manymembers of the teams

are Scott Johnsonalumni.

You can participate byrunning or letting yourkids run. Registration

information isattached. You can

register online for a $4service charge or you

can fill out the attachedform, include payment

and get the forms to me(in my box or bring to

E205) or you caninteroffice mail entriesto Jessica Richards atMcKinney North High

School.

For more information,see links below:

Entry FormSponsorship Sign Up

Sponsorship Info Form

website after spring break. The form can be found by clicking here, afterspring break. Outside of the three days provided by McKinney ISD, students areexpected to get a phyiscal on their own as we do not offer a makeup orsecond physical day on any campuses.

Great Job During STAAR!The first two testing dates went great!Thank you for cooperating and preparingyour student for these important tests.Next group of tests will occur in April onthe 20th, 21st, & 22nd.

Day of the Week Date Grade/Subject

Monday April 20 8th Grade Math

Tuesday April 21 6th Grade Math7th Grade Math8th Grade SocialStudies

Wednesday April 22 6th Grade Reading7th Grade Reading8th Grade Science

Thurs & Friday April 23 & 24 Make up testing dates

F.O.R. Club - Pet Food Drive!!

The F.O.R. Club is sponsoring a Pet FoodDrive that benefits the Collin CountyAnimal Shelter! Items needed most is soft(pate) canned dog and cat food. It iseasier for the puppies and kittens to eatand is better for the sick animals digestivesystems. However, they are grateful forany and all donations!! The drive will continue until April 17th

(Friday). If you'd like to participate, please bring your contribution to theFront Office!

Buddy Picture Day!! April 16th During Lunch!!

Buddy Pics will be April 16th during grade levellunches. Get your friends together and plan apicture! Order forms will be passed out in ELAR soplease take them home. Money is due on pictureday. Prices start at $10 per one 8 x 10!

Plan ahead - maybe you'd like some of your favoritefriends from your History Class or PE or Athletics -maybe you'd like a pic with your friends in Drama!Now's the time to start planning!

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MISD Needs GreatSubstitutes!!

Do you, or someoneyou know, love working

with kids? MISD ishiring Subs! Please

visit the MISD Websitefor qualifications and

how to fill out anapplication by clicking

here.

TUTORING BUSESLAST DAY - APRIL 16

Tutoring Buses LastDay of after schoolrides ends April 16,

2015.

SJMS will still havetutoring available but

transportation will needto be arranged.

Brand New App!

SJMS PTO Corner!

We would love for you to join our fun andtalented team. It is a great way to meet newand exciting people and be a part of yourchild's life. We need your help! We haveseveral positions needing to be filled for theupcoming 2015-2016 school year. Ournext meeting is Friday, April 10th at 9:00AM! Please join us! The following positions are open for the 2015 - 2016 school year:

PresidentTreasurerHospitality

School StoreFundraising

Please feel free to email [email protected] to let me know you arewanting to be a part of the SJMS PTO Team. We look forward to hearingfrom you and for you to be a part of the GREAT SJMS PTO!

8th Grade Class Celebration Day! May 26, 2015

The PTO alongwith the SJMSAdministrationwould like to inviteyour 8th Grader tothe AnnualCelebrationmarking theircompletion ofMiddle School bysending them offfor a day of fun inthe sun! Tickets are $25and includes alunch, ice creamand unlimiteddrinks for the day!

Get $5 off by purchasing your tickets early for $20!! Ticket Sales startMonday, March 16th, in the Front Office! Don't wait, Early Bird pricesare only available until April 24th! Don't forget you can purchase Summer Tickets for $25 that are inclusive oflunch, drink, and ice cream. These tickets are good for the whole

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Brand New App!

Launching thisMONDAY!! The all newMISD Go App is in both

Apple Stores andGoogle Play Stores!

More details and howyou can get this app on

Monday!

For All the Info Aboutthe NEW MISD GOApp - Click the Link

Immunization Information!

Click HERE to visitMISD HealthInformation!

MISD is a GREAT Place toWork!!

MISD is having a

lunch, drink, and ice cream. These tickets are good for the wholesummer!! See the Front Office for more details! Download the Parent Permission Slip here giving your student permissionto travel to the event and participate, then return to the Front Office.

Please also return the Student/Parent Agreement by downloading andsigning this form. This form outlines the expectations of all SJMS studentsprior to leaving. Participating in this experience is a privilege that comeswith good behavior and passing grades. Please CLICK HERE to view anddownload the Parent Student Agreement form. Parents and students mustboth sign and return to the Front Office with your payment! If you have anyquestions, then please contact Mrs. Dozier or any PTO Board Member.

SJMS Symphonic 2 UIL Results - Congratulations!!!

Yesterday, the Symphonic 2 Bandtravelled to McKinney Boyd High Schoolto perform the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest. The students receivedsuperior ratings for both their stageperformance and sight-readingperformance! They brought home aSweepstakes trophy for the 2ndconsecutive year. This is a huge

accomplishment and Ms. Pavlasek and Mr. Stephens couldn't be moreproud of these students. Congratulations Symphonic 2!!

What's the 411 on TextTips?

Our own SRO,Officer Fernandez,of the McKinneyPolice Department,spoke to themembers of theF.O.R. Club thisweek about theimportance ofreporting crime orsuspicious activity atschool or offcampus. Thank you to the

PTO for developing the F.O.R. Club's Community Development with ourTigers. Parents: Please put this number in your and your children's phones andfeel free to use this service anytime. This service is anonymous and is fortips on criminal activity. Parents, this is NOT a substitute for dialing 911and should not be used in an emergency. How to Text a Tip: - type 847411 in the TO field of a new text message - type SJMSTIP with your tip in the message - tap send

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6th Grader Steffany Garcia was selected as a winner in Aramark's Super BowlTrivia Contest! She was thrilled to be the recipient of a new Kindle Fire HD!

(Pictured: James Shoemake, Aramark Director, Steffany Garcia, SJMS,and Dave Warren, Assistant Principal - Tiger House)

MISD is having aBilingual Job Fair on

May 1! 1 PM - 3 PM

The MISDBilingual/ESL

Department invites youto join them and meet

the MISD Principals. Allapplications must bebilingual certified or

soon to be in thesummer of 2015.

Please bring 10 copiesof your resume to thejob fair to provide toadministrators and

departmentsrepresented.

Where: Collin CountyHigher Education

Center3452 Spur 399

McKinney, TX 75069Click HERE for a map!

Contact Judith Coffman469-302-7710

Email from MISD to Googleemail addresses

Looking for emailsfrom MISD in yourGMAIL account?

Check your SPAMfolder! MISDTechnology

Department hasreceived complaintsfrom many GMAIL

users that the emailsent to their GMAILaddresses are goingdirectly to the Spam

folder.

Your tip is sent to Officer Fernandez anonymously!

Aramark Presents Steffany Garcia with a Kindle Fire HD!

SJMS Tiger Tennis

The SJMS Tiger Tennis Season is underway! For allresults and team schedules, please refer to the followinglinks:

SJMS 8th Grade Boys ScheduleSJMS 7th Grade Boys Schedule

SJMS 7th & 8th Grade Girls Schedule

SJMS Tiger Track Results and Schedules

The Track Schedule for this year'sseason is located on the RankOnesite. You can reference theschedule and results by visitingthese links: SJMS 7th Grade BoysSJMS 7th Grade Lady Tigers

SJMS 8th Grade Boys

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April 10 PTO Meeting 9:00 AM - SJMSTeacher's Lounge

Choir Region Rehearsal Faubion MS

April 14 Progress Reports GoHomeFire Drill SJMS 9:45 AM

April 16 Buddy Pics Grade Level Lunches

April 17 Talent Show Auditions SJMS Cafeteria 3:45PM

6th Grade Open Gym -Sponsored by AVID

3:45 PM - 5:30 PM

7th & 8th Grade Dance -Sponsored by AVID

6:00 PM- 8:00 PM

folder.

CLICK HERE FORINSTRUCTIONS TO

CORRECT THISISSUE!

Attention 8th GradeParents! Below arethe remaining dates

for 1:The Worldinitiative.

April 13 - MBHSApril 27 - MHSMay 11 - MNHS

SJMS 8th Grade BoysSJMS 8th Grade Lady Tigers

If you would like to download a copy of the Lady Tigers schedule, pleaseclick the link - 2015 Track Schedule PDF Version

Save the Dates!

Reminders: STAAR Testing resumes April 20, 21, 22 and make up examsoccur on the 23rd and 24th. Please see schedules that were sent homewith your student and the schedule listed in this Newsletter. Please keepthis schedule in mind when scheduling appointments or picking yourstudent(s) up early during these testing times. We want your Tiger to besuccessful and we want all students to have a quiteand uninterrupted environment when testing.

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