McCullough Family Update
November 12, 2023
Good Evening Mustang Families,
I hope that families were able to enjoy the weekend! This week is a five day week for students with sports and activities being held after school. McCullough's Student Council is hosting our next service project, which is a canned food drive in support of the Sunday Breakfast Mission th week, November 13th-17th. Our school goal is collect 150 cans! Please consider allowing your student to bring in one canned food item!
Our exploratory schedule for this week is...
Week of 10/30 Exploratory Schedule
Mon. 11/13- A Day
Tues. 11/14- B Day
Wed. 11/15- A Day
Thurs. 11/16- B-Day
Fri. 11/17- A Day
Parent/Teacher conference will be held at McCullough on Monday, November 20th and Tuesday, November 21st. We encourage all families to sign up as soon as possible for conferences (information is in the section below), as the available time slots are first come, first served.
Picture Retakes will be held tomorrow, Monday, November 13th. Students who did not have an original picture taken will be able to get their picture taken that day. Students who pre-ordered pictures and are not happy with them may also retake their picture that day. Those students must bring in the pictures they don’t like to give back to the photographer. If you have any questions about pictures, please reach out to Mrs. Sumner via email (nicole.sumner@colonial.k12.de.us).
Finally, the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to McCullough from November 20th-29th. Information for the book fair will be sent home with students on tomorrow, November 13th. Let's have an amazing week, and remember Mustangs Run Together!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Hyacinth Lewis, Principal
Parent/Teacher Conference Information
6th Grade Parent/Teacher Conference Information
Below are the links to the conference letter that will be sent home with students on Tuesday, November 7th.
6th Grade Conference Letter (English)
6th Grade Conference Letter (Spanish)
7th Grade Parent/Teacher Conference Information
Below are the links to the conference letter that will be sent home with students on Tuesday, November 7th.
7th Grade Conference Letter (English)
7th Grade Conference Letter (Spanish)
8th Grade Parent/Teacher Conference Information
Below are the links to the conference letter that will be sent home with students on Tuesday, November 7th.
8th Grade Conference Letter (English)
8th Grade Conference Letter (Spanish)
11/13/2023: Picture Retake Day
11/14/2023: Wrestling Home Match against Springer @ 3:30
11/16/2023: Wrestling Home Match against PS Dupont @ 3:30
11/20/2023: 11/21/2023: Parent/Teacher Conferences (No School)
11/22/2023- 11/24/2023: Thanksgiving Break (No School)
11/28/2023: Wrestling Away Match against Talley @ 3:45
11/29/2023: SS Fall DeSSA (6th & 8th Grade)
11/30/2023: Wrestling Away Match against George Read @ 3:30
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MCCULLOUGH REMINDERS
Grade level Administrators & Counselors(click names to send and email)
The names and contact emails for our grade level assistant principals, student advisor and school counselors are listed below. They are your go-to contacts for supporting your student. Our school phone number is 302-429-4000 and our secretaries are Ms. Moore & Ms. Butcher.
Principal: Hyacinth Lewis
6th Grade Admin: Nicole Sumner 6th Grade Counselor : Nichelle Artwell
7th Grade Admin: Aaron Lamb 7th Grade Counselor: Tonya Bailey-Smiley
8th Grade Admin: Steven Talmo 8th Grade Counselor: Kahlil Fitzpatrick
Follow us on Social Media
There are lots of amazing things going on at McCullough, so I encourage you to follow us on Facebook (click link) and on Instagram (click link) to see all of the wonderful things happening at school! Please review our weekly update that contains announcements and updates for families.
Hallway Transitions
Please continue to speak with your student regarding school rules and expectations. Grade level admin are continuing to complete hall sweeps during transitions. Please speak with your student about transitioning themselves directly from class to class. Students should arrive to class on time and come to class with all materials needed to learn.
Social Media Challenges
We want you to be aware that students of all ages are being influenced to participate in numerous “social media challenges” some of which pose significant health risks up to and including hospitalization. We encourage you to discuss these challenges with your children and discourage them from engaging in risky behaviors.
After School Activities
After school activities such as clubs and sports have started at McCullough. Please know that we conclude after school activities at 4:30pm. Students may be picked up or they can take the after school bus (if they are a bus rider). Please be patient with after school buses; if they are late arriving to McCullough your student may be delayed with getting home. If you are picking up your student please arrive promptly at 4:30pm.
Student Arrival & Car Rider Line
As a reminder, our doors open at 7:55 AM for students, advisory meetings in homeroom will begin at 8:15am and students are considered late if they arrive after 8:20am. All walkers and car riders will enter the building through the front door and buses will still drop off and pick up in the rear of the building. In order to ensure that we have safe arrival and dismissal we are asking that parents dropping off students be sure to...
- Pull up in single line along the curb
- Pull your car up as far as you can
- Be sure that your student is ready to promptly exit your vehicle in order to keep the line moving (arrival only)
Student Expectation Reminders
Please discuss with your student the importance of adhering to our school expectations....
Please reinforce the importance of respect & the boundaries for students.
Please continue to remind your student regarding cell phone expectations (click link).
Please review the student code of conduct (click link) & discuss appropriate dress with your student(s). Such as...
Hats & hoods should be off in the building
Midriffs should be covered
Ski masks should not be worn in the building
COVID 19 Guidance
As we approach cold/flu season please be sure to monitor your student for signs that indicate that they are ill. If your child is not feeling well they should not attend school. Colonial School District is continuing to monitor the increased reports of COVID-19 cases nationally. Students and families should refer to Delaware Department of Education’s Isolation and Exposure Guidance for K – 12 School Settings for guidance on testing positive for or exposure to COVID-19. This document will provide information on when you should return to school following a positive test and what to do following exposure.
Families who have any further questions should consult with their primary care provider for specific medical guidance. Your school nurse continues to be available to support your student’s medical needs at school.
McCullough Library
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to the McCullough library! From November 20-November 29, students and parents will have the opportunity to shop for books, posters, and other fun merchandise. This doesn’t work without volunteers though! If you can volunteer any amount of time, please sign up at the following link: https://forms.gle/FjJXWaee3iDH5ED1A
https://dlc.lib.de.us/client/en_US/COLO/search/advanced
We also encourage you to follow our new library Instagram page @mcculloughreads (click link) to see all the great things happening in our library.
McCullough Athletics Information
McCullough offers DIAA sports teams during the fall, winter, and spring seasons. Please visit our athletics website (click link) to learn more about the sports that we offer.
Winter Sports Information
At McCullough Middle School, winter athletics are extremely popular; therefore, we must ensure that all students submit their paperwork on time. Also, please be advised that there is no assurance that your student will be selected for the team, even if they are permitted to try out. At tryouts, your student must have passing grades all four core courses. Team rosters will be capped at 25 (due to the number of uniforms) and students trying out for sports will be evaluated by anonymous judges. Please speak with your student about putting forth their best effort in the classroom to ensure their academic eligibility, and to prepare mentally and physically for upcoming tryouts.
Winter Season Start Dates (Tryouts)
- Wrestling- Roster has been finalized and posted
- Cheerleading- Roster has been finalized and posted
- Boys’ & Girls’ Basketball: Wednesday, November 29th
Sports Requirements & Physicals
Student athletes must maintain passing grades in all 4 year long classes (ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies).
2023-2024 DIAA Sports Physical Form (use this form if you are taking your child to their doctor for the physical.
WINNERS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
The Winners After School Program will be held at McCullough for the 2023-2024 school year. The program is scheduled to run from 3:15pm to 6:00pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays when school is open from October 3, 2023 through May 23, 2024. While in the program students may participate in tutoring, mentoring, homework help, academic enrichment, music, arts, sports, cultural activities, and community service opportunities. Participating students will have the option to ride the 4:30pm after school bus home or will be picked up by parent/guardian/designee anytime after 4:30pm. If you are interested in having your child participate in the Winners Program please use the link below to register your child.
Please be advised that students may not participate in the program until they are registered. Space for the program is limited so we encourage families to complete the form as soon as possible.
McCullough Middle School
Website: https://www.colonialschooldistrict.org/mccullough/
Location: 20 Chase Avenue, New Castle, DE, USA
Phone: 3024294000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/McculloughCSD