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Upcoming Events
April 1 - 5
National Assistant Principal Week
April 3
National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
April 4
Family Art Night, 6:00-7:00
April 8 - 12
National Library Week
April 8
Total Eclipse Day
April 9
Mooyah Spirit Night
April 10
2nd Grade Field Trip
April 11
3 - 5, STAAR Reading
No Visitors on Campus
April 12
Spirit Shack
April 15
No School, Bad Weather Makeup Day
April 16 - 26th
Talent Show Auditions during music class (see flyer below)
April 17
Q4 Progress Reports Go Home
April 18
5th, STAAR Science
No Visitors on Campus
April 19
PTO Spring Dance, 6 - 7:30 pm
April 23
3 - 5, STAAR Math
No Visitors on Campus
National School Bus Drivers Day
April 24
Administrative Professionals Day
April 25
5th Grade to Camp
April 29
No School, Bad Weather Makeup Day
April 30
Kindergarten Roundup, 5 - 6 pm
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Book Fair Extended
We are excited to extend our book fair for two more days in order to ensure all students who wanted to purchase a book will be able to.
Visit the link below to shop online or set up an e-wallet for your student to shop at school. All e-wallets will be active through Tuesday.
Book Fair Link (click) or visit www.tinyurl.com/mcneilbookfair
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National Assistant Principals Week, April 1–5, 2024, is a celebration of the unsung heroes in our education system. These dedicated folks work tirelessly to bolster teachers, motivate students, support their principal, create a positive learning community, and face the many unpredictable challenges that land on their desk.
Assistant Principals play a crucial role, and this week is a dedicated time to recognize them for their hard work and commitment to our schools, students, and profession. Please join us in celebrating these incredible school leaders!
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Fun Facts about Mrs. Snyder
What was your first job?
Retail cashier at Dance and Action Wear in Garland
What is a book that has impacted you?
Everybody Book: You are Special by Max Lucado because it reminds me of how important it is to build relationships with students.
Professional Book: Kids Deserve It by Todd Nesloney and Adam Welcome
What are you most proud of this year?
The work we do every day to love/care for and grow all our students
If you had to enter a talent show, what would be your act?
Dancing or Singing
What do you like to do to relax? Read a book, walking, baking or spend time with my family
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Fun Facts about Ms. Rhone
What was your first job?
Secretary at Youth Development Services
What is a book that has impacted you?
Becoming A Woman of Faith by Cynthia Heald
What are you most proud of this year?
I am most proud of watching my daughter learn to be more independent and adult.
If you had to enter a talent show, what would be your act?
Singing
What do you like to do to relax?
Get a massage or cuddle up and watch a good movie
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If you'd like to take a moment to thank Mrs. Snyder or Ms. Rhone for all they do, please use this link:
Thank You e-card
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National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
April 3, 2024
In the education world, paraprofessionals may take on all sorts of roles. Sometimes called instructional assistants, teachers aides, or simply “paras”, paraprofessional educators perform a number of different duties that go along with teaching, whether in groups or one-on-one with students. This could include providing instructional, behavioral or other types of support inside and outside the classroom.
Paraprofessional Appreciation Day was founded with the idea of honoring those who serve in these roles that go alongside others, often without a great deal of glory.
We are blessed to have the very best paraprofessional staff! They exhibit passion, care, professionalism, flexibility, kindness, and so much more every single day.
Please join us in saying THANK YOU for their immeasurable contribution to our McNeil community.
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April 2
Kim Bailey, Kindergarten
April 13
Jess Rodriguez, Sierra
April 14
Tara Gomez, PE
April 24
Pam Michal, Resource
April 25
Heather Rohrbacher, Kindergarten
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On April 8th, there will be a spectacular total eclipse of the sun. This is a once-in-a-lifetime event in our area. We are so excited that this event is happening during a school day so that we can share the excitement - and SCIENCE - with our students. McKinney ISD has provided solar eclipse glasses for every student and staff member. All classes will go outside to view the eclipse.
If you do not want your child to view the eclipse outdoors, please complete the Opt Out Form. All students will participate in outdoor activities unless parents opt out using the form. If your student is allowed to participate, there is nothing you need to do or fill out. The form is only for students not participating outdoors. Students opting out will have the option of viewing the eclipse on a livestream or not viewing at all. If you have more than one child who will not be participating, please complete a separate Opt Out Form for each child. .
We will be a closed campus from 1:30-2:00 on this day to give all staff the opportunity to view the eclipse. Parents will not be able to view the eclipse with your child on campus. We understand if this opportunity is something you want to share with your child. If that is the case, you will need to pick them up from school by 1:15 before we start transitioning outside and closing the campus.
We are so excited to share in this monumental event with our Mustangs!
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Campus Closed to Visitors on April 11th, 18th, and 23rd for STAAR testing
We love and appreciate our volunteers and parents. All volunteers and parents, however, are asked to please reschedule classroom volunteer times and lunch visits during the STAAR testing days. Maintaining security is a priority and we appreciate your cooperation in providing the best test-taking environment for all of our McNeil students. ONLY school personnel will be allowed in the hallways and cafeteria on April 11th, 18th, and 23rd.
Thank you for your support!
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Opening August 8, 2024
MISD preschool programs at
Bennett Elementary and Malvern Elementary
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-Promoting Kindergarten Readiness Skills
-Before, After, and Extended Care
-Sliding Scale Tuition Rate
-Licensed by HHSC
https://bit.ly/MISDChildcarePrograms
Two locations—
Bennett Elementary
7760 Coronado Drive
McKinney, Texas 75072
469.302.2300
Malvern Elementary
1100 Eldorado PKWY
McKinney, Texas 75069
469.302.2300
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En Español
Inauguración 8 de Agosto 2024 — Programas de cuidado infantil de MISD (Dos ubicaciones)
-Promoviendo las habilidades de preparación de Kinder
-Cuidado para antes, después y horario extendido
-Tarifa de matrícula escalonada
-Con licencia de HHSC
https://bit.ly/MISDChildcarePrograms
Dos ubicaciones—
Escuela Primaria Bennett
7760 Coronado Drive
McKinney, Texas 75072
469.302.2300
Escuela Primaria Malvern
1100 Eldorado PKWY
McKinney, Texas 75069
469.302.2300
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Head Start is a full-day program for qualifying students ages 3 and 4. The day stats at 7:15 a.m. and ends at 2:22 p.m. This is a free, federal program for qualifying students and bus transportation is available. The Head Start program provides a learning environment that supports children’s growth in many areas such as language, literacy, and social and emotional development. Head Start emphasizes the role of parents as their child’s first and most important teacher. | |
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Lawson hosts a full-day Pre-Kindergarten program for 4-year-old students. The Pre-K school day begins at 7:15 a.m. and ends at 2:22 p.m. The program is free for qualifying students, and bus services to and from the student’s home or daycare (must be located within MISD boundaries) are offered. Some of the qualifying criteria include if child is non-English or limited English (not fluent) speaker. Family is homeless, Child is/was in foster care in the state of Texas (Form #2085 from DFPS required), Parent is on active military duty or has been killed/injured in action.
The focus of the Pre-Kindergarten program is to develop oral language, prerequisite skills for emergent readers and early math concepts, and to build readiness skills for successful entry into kindergarten.
Our goal is to build readiness skills for students to be successful in kindergarten.
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McKinney ISD is excited to host the MISD Summer Enrichment Camps again this year. These camps are conducted by MISD teachers for children completing kindergarten through 5th grade. A variety of camps will be offered for 5 weeks, June 3, 2024 – July 12, 2024. You do not have to be a resident of McKinney or a student in McKinney ISD to attend camps.
For complete information and pricing, click here:
https://www.mckinneyisd.net/chil.../summer-enrichment-camps/
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PTO MEMBERSHIP & VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
McNeil PTO is a group of parents (moms and dads) working in partnership with school staff to help keep families informed and involved.
Studies have shown students do better in school when parents are engaged at school.
For more information about joining the McNeil PTO, please click the button below, and you will find all the necessary forms and payments to sign up!
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VISITORS & VOLUNTEERS
MISD requires every visitor/volunteer to report to the office to sign-in and receive a visitor badge. At the camera outside of the school, please state your name, show your government issued ID, and explain why you are here at school.
A software system called “Hallpass Volunteer Visitor System” is used to scan in visitors. A valid state or government issued photo ID must be presented EACH TIME you visit, volunteer, or pick up a student. If you arrive on campus without your driver’s license, you will be asked to leave and return when you have it. We can not accept photos on a phone of your government issued ID.
MISD requires that volunteers complete a criminal background check every school year. If you plan to volunteer anywhere in the building or chaperone a field trip, please complete the required volunteer application using the button below.
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McNeil Elementary | 3650 Hardin Boulevard
McKinney, TX 75070
469-302-5200
Tracy Meador, Principal
Sharna Rhone, Assistant Principal
Kelli Snyder, Assistant Principal
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