Cowboy Parent Courier
October 18, 2019
Stay Connected to CMS
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Location: 1351 Hardin Boulevard, McKinney, TX, United States
Phone: 469-302-7900
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Twitter: @cockrillcowboys
I loved seeing all the crazy hats, bright orange gear, and all the pink today. We have the best students who love showing off their school spirit. Be sure to check out the calendar below to see what's coming up next week.
The "Day of Awesomeness" was really...awesome today! Check out our Facebook or Instagram for fun pics and videos from the day.
The Cockrill Cross Country team finished their season Monday night with a close, exciting meet here at CMS. Our runners had some awesome top 3 finishes against really strong teams. Congratulations to all of our Cowboys and Cowgirls on a great season!! We are proud of you! You can always check our student broadcast on Facebook for full highlights and details.
I can't believe it, but we have closed out the first quarter and report cards will be posted in HAC by 6pm on October 24th. Parent conference day is October 28th. If you want a conference with a specific teacher, please reach out via email to that teacher. The teachers will also do their best to coordinate schedules for multiple teachers to meet with you when requested.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Dr. E
Pep Rally Day
We always remind parents that pep rallies are for students first, so we seat students first. Parents are welcome to fill in seats once all students are in the gym. Some pep rallies are standing room only for the adults so be prepared to stand along the side of the gym if seating is full.
6th Grade Parents
Counselors met with 6th grades students this week through ELAR. (They will meet with the GT classes in a few weeks.) They learned about Naviance. Naviance is a college and career readiness program that McKinney utilizes. We encourage you to ask your students to log-in at home to show you what they learned.
MISD 11th Annual Holiday Bazaar
Featuring over 100 vendors with unique gifts, clothing, arts and crafts, décor & collectibles for all seasons
Yearbook Dedication Ads-DEADLINE November 1st
Are you looking for a creative way to tell your student, “I love you and I’m proud of you”?
Place a recognition ad in the yearbook!
This is a one-time opportunity for 8th grade students only. In the future, seeing your message will bring a smile as they remember your love and support during these important years. And, it’s easy to create a recognition ad. Go to this website https://jostensadservice.com?REF=A01115764, create an account, and design your ad for your student. You get to pick the photos and text you would like in your ad, format will be adjusted to match the theme and colors of the yearbook.
We can even keep the ad a secret until the yearbook is distributed (but only if your son or daughter isn’t on the yearbook staff).
Reserve a space for your ad today to say how proud you are. Like the yearbook, your message will be a permanent memory. Deadline is November 1st!
Technology Club Announcement
CMS students can join the Technology Club and learn how to program a robot and compete in different challenges. The Technology Club will begin with the Coder Z competition. It is open to every student and is for all levels of programmers, girls and boys, from beginners to advanced. Students will compete against other CMS students and possibly other McKinney middle schools and schools in Texas. Watch the Coder Z video to learn more. See the brochure for more information.
Parents can sign up students by completing this form. Students will come to Room E122 after school on October 10 to begin CoderZ Bootcamp. Space will be limited to use computers at school and will be open to students who parents have completed the form first. Computers will be used in E122 on Thursday’s from 3:45 to 4:25. Two other labs will be opened on Thursday’s if needed. Bootcamp ends on October 17. The Competition opens on October 28 and closes on November 7. Once students have been assigned a “class” in Coder Z, they can compete from home or any other computer at any time! Please email Mrs. Buchmiller at lbuchmiller@mckinneyisd.net with any questions.
Theatre Department
Come check out the CMS Theatre Department’s production of Attack of the Pom-Pom Zombies! Show dates are November 7th, 8th, and 9th at 7:00pm. Tickets are $5 at the door or online at www.tinyurl.com/appztix. There is also an understudy show on November 9th at 3:00pm – those tickets are by donation at the door. Hope to see you at the show!
Show synopsis: It's the 1960s, a big nuclear blast to the past! School's out for the summer, and the teenagers of Ocean View High are ready to surf, sun and have some fun. Their favorite hangout is Barnacle Betty's Beach Club, which happens to be right next door to the evil Ivana Ratnik's nuclear power plant. But, ooops! Cindy Sue, the head cheerleader, accidentally gets some nuclear slime on her hot dog instead of pickle relish, and soon the beach is overrun with pom-pom wielding zombies!
Spirit Night Supporting CMS Athletics Program
Spirit Night Supporting CMS Theatre
PTO News
Our SNACK SHACK is always in need of volunteers every week. It is a fast and fun way to be involved. Thanks for all the support.
MISD P.O.W.E.R. Parenting
Lunch for Students
Due to a variety of safety concerns related to food allergies and campus safety and security, McKinney ISD does not allow students to utilize food delivery services at school. This includes services such as Uber Eats, Doordash and direct restaurant delivery. However, parents/guardians will still be permitted to drop food off for their children.
This rule does not apply to deliveries organized by McKinney ISD faculty or a teacher serving as a sponsor of a student organization. We appreciate your cooperation in our efforts to create a safe and secure environment for students.
Parents may only deliver food for your own child. We can't accept group deliveries.
Want to Volunteer?
If you would like to volunteer at CMS, please complete the Volunteer Background Check. If you have been approved in the past, you have until September to update your application for the new school year. You must complete a new form each year. Please note that if you do not complete the proper paperwork, you cannot help chaperone field trips or help with the school in any way. We need and want your help, so please fill out the forms now.