McCormick Middle School News
May 24th - May 28th
Number of school days remaining: 5
Office Hours are Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:15pm
McCormick Middle School
Cynthia Zapata - Assistant Principal
Pete Medellin - Assistant Principal
Email: James.Cruz@hayscisd.net
Website: https://www.hayscisd.net/mms
Location: 5700 Dacy Lane, Buda, TX. 78640
Phone: 512-268-8508
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mccormickMS/?ref=bookmarks
Twitter: @mccormicktigers1
Mission Statement
"McCormick Middle School is a team of dedicated educators that will create a safe environment where students are motivated to achieve academic success. We will empower our students to be respectful and engaged learners resulting in a culture that inspires excellence not only in their school, but also in their community."
Upcoming Events
McCormick Middle School Events
May 28th - Last Day Of School (Early Release Day 2:45pm)
VERY IMPORTANT....PLEASE READ!!!
Attention Parents of Virtual Learners,
All virtual students choosing to show up to test will need to check out a chromebook from the library prior to testing. Students are not allowed to use their own chromebook for STAAR testing.
May 24 - Science grades 8 grade only Online
May 25 - Social Studies grades 8 grade only Online
PLEASE FOLLOW ALL SCHOOL SPEED LIMITS. MANY VEHICLES ARE DRIVING TOO FAST IN THE MORNING AND AFTER SCHOOL. PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS!
This week's announcements
- Last week of school!!! Our students did a great job this week with testing. Our students were focused and worked very hard. This week we will be testing only 8th grade students in Science and Social Studies.
- It was great to see over 100 of our virtual students show up to take the STAAR test. It is important for us to get a good data point heading into next year.
- The latest you can check out your child is 2:51pm.
- Attendance matters! We need all in person students attending school every day.
- Please read the information from the coaches about sports physicals and paperwork that is required for next year.
- We will begin collecting chromebooks the week of May 24th. Students will not be allowed to keep their chromebook over the summer.
- As the year comes to a close, we are beginning to plan our end of year activities. Students have been informed that any student that is failing for the school year or receives a referral will not be allowed to participate end of year activities.
We will begin collecting all chromebooks the week of May 24th.
All virtual students can start turning in their chromebooks w/charger on Saturday, May 29th from 9am-Noon.
You will need to come inside and turn the chromebook on for us to make sure the chromebook is working properly.
Summer Reading Project
Welcome readers and writers! We look forward to working with you during the next school year. While this year’s summer reading project is optional, we believe that reading one (or more) books this summer will help support your transition to the next grade level. This project is due August 19, 2021, and will not be graded. Instead, your work will be celebrated and published* on the Hays CISD website during the fall of 2021.
Hays CISD is committed to promoting reading for a common literary experience and providing instructional opportunities throughout the year. In Hays CISD, the purpose of summer reading is to encourage independent reading at all levels by reinforcing comprehension skills and exposing students to a broader view of the world.
Summer Reading Project (Click Here)
Returning MMS students that participate in the summer reading project and turns in an assignment will be entered into a drawing for a prize.
Johnson High School - Sports Camps!!!
CHECK OUT COUNSELOR SECTION IN NEWSLETTER...NEW INFORMATION TO SHARE!
Yearbooks are on sale!
2020-2021 Yearbooks Are On Sale Now!
**The last day to purchase a yearbook ONLINE was April 17th.**
We will continue yearbook sales IN PERSON ($40 cash or check only) until the last day of school.
Please make checks payable to MMS YEARBOOK.
Students can purchase their yearbook IN PERSON with Coach Clewell in Room 408 (upstairs) from now until the last day of school.
IMPORTANT: The only way to guarantee you will receive a copy is to purchase in advance (online or in person). We cannot guarantee copies will still be available at the end of the year, and we are unable to "hold" copies without payment.
Good News! The yearbooks have shipped and they’re headed our way! Distribution details will be announced as soon as we have the shipment here at MMS!
Once the shipment arrives, any available copies will be sold on a first come first serve basis. We cannot "hold" copies without payment.
TO PURCHASE YOUR YEARBOOK IN PERSON:
Bring $40 Cash or Check (Payable to MMS Yearbook) to Coach Clewell in Room 408 (upstairs).
NOT SURE IF YOU ALREADY PURCHASED A YEARBOOK?
All you have to do is Send Coach Clewell an email and she will check the sales for you! annissa.clewell@hayscisd.net
Message from Mr. Cruz
Teacher Communication
Teachers are expected to contact parents via phone/email on student academic/behavior concerns. My expectation is for my teachers to respond in 48 business hours. I do not require my teachers to use their cell phone to communicate with parents. Also, I do not expect my teacher to communicate after their contract hours.
I understand this school year is like no other. I see and hear frustrations from students, parents, and teachers. I have said the three things we will need to have this year is:
Communication, Compassion, and Flexibility.
Many of you have reached out to me about communication of my teachers. I do expect my teachers to communicate with you via email/call. Email is the easiest and quickest way. I have told my teachers to CC me on all emails and I ask all parents to CC me on emails to my teachers.
Please take the following items in consideration when communicating with my teachers:
- Please allow 48 business school hours for response.
- Two days out of the week teachers do not have a conference period. On those days it will be difficult for teachers to respond to your emails
- Two days out of the week teachers have 180 minute conference period. Those are the days you can expect from them to respond to your emails.
- Contact the teacher first prior to administration.
- Teachers have first-hand knowledge about your child’s academic performance so it will be best to contact the teacher first before going straight to administration
- Please contact administration if you do not hear back from your child’s teacher
- Please be open to teacher’s suggestions/comments about your child.
- Teachers may offer tutoring (virtual/in-person) opportunities for your child
- If submitting assignments is an issue with Schoology, teachers may ask students to email the teacher the assignments.
- Please maintain a professional/academic tone when talking to teachers.
- All communication needs to be focus on the student’s needs.
- The use of profanity in emails to teachers, threats to teachers, and questioning teachers teaching credentials is not appreciated or needed.
- Parents have every right to advocate for their child but it can be done in a respectful positive and encouraging way.
- Please let me know IMMEDIATELY if any of my teachers use profanity to you, make threats to you, or questions your parenting skills.
I know everyone is doing the best they can to make the best of the situation we are in. I know it can be frustrating at times. Teachers have the best interest for your child to be successful. We all need to remember we are all on the same team. We will get through these tough times together.
Mr. Cruz
McCormick Middle School Principal
512-698-7007 (please leave a message if I don't answer)
“Every day may not be a good day, but there is some good in every day”.
Orchestra
Choir
Counselor's Corner
Hello Everyone,
MMS Course Verification (Rising 6th, 7th and 8th Graders)
Can Student Make Changes to their Course Selections for the 2021-2022 school year? Yes! This is known as Course Verification. On April 15th, parents will receive an email with a list of courses their children have selected. This is NOT their schedule for next year. THESE CHOICES ARE NOT A GUAREENTEE FOR NEXT YEAR. This will be your only opportunity to make changes to the courses you are requesting for the 2021-2022 school year.
If you would like to make a change, parents/students will complete the MMS 2021-2022 Schedule Change Request Form. Google form will be open from April 15th-April 23rd.
MMS 2021-2022 Schedule Change Request Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQKo4Nn10E9tndyZlKHlK-FHuB4pw8KjxlGQW70eRYuPcDrw/viewform
Important Announcement for JHS Rising 9th Graders
This is the Third and FINAL opportunity to make changes to next year JHS course requests. The form will be open April 19th – May 9th. Click here for more information from JHS.
Changes Needed? Students must complete the Course Verification Round 3 Google Form. If you have more than one change, you will need to complete the form for EACH ADDITIONAL change. If you have no changes, you do not need to complete the google form.
JHS Course Verification Round 3 Google Form (April 19-May 3rd):
Counselor Contact Information
Dr. Veronica Cervantes
6th Grade with last name N-Z
7th Grade
email: veronica.cervantes@hayscisd.net
Mrs. Rosario Rodriguez
6th Grade with last name A-M
8th Grade
email: rosario.rodriguez@hayscisd.net
During distance learning, the best way to reach us is via email! We look forward to hearing from you!
The best way to contact us is through our HAYS email.
Technology Device Request Form
Technology Replacement Cost
The following link is for the technology replacement.
https://hayscisd.revtrak.net/hcisd-technology/#/v/Technology-Device-PaymentLibrary Information
Here is some information on how to check out books from the library
Curbside “How To” presentation https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1idvhu7ZJZ_3aJ_HA005ReyrUyWwFBwPz0vgh-fYYQFQ/edit?usp=sharing
Link to our catalog/website https://library1.hayscisd.net/common/servlet/presenthomeform.do?l2m=Home&tm=Home&l2m=Home
Follow us on Twitter @MMS Library https://twitter.com/McCormickMSLib
Mrs. Naiser
Librarian
IMPORTANT FORMS & INFORMATION FOR PHYSICALS. STUDENTS CAN NOT BE IN THE ATHLETIC PERIOD OR PARTICIPATE IN SPORTS, IF A PHYICAL AND RANK ONE FORMS ARE NOT ON FILE!
Sports News
Sports Physicals
- ALL ATHLETES ARE REQUIRED TO GET A PHYSICAL EXAM THIS TIME
- The waiver from last year is gone. All athletes are required to get a physical before they start the 2021-2022 school year.
- All athletes are required to complete the RankOne Online Athletic Forms
- THESE FORMS HAVE BEEN CONDENSED INTO ONLY 2-3 FORMS (YAYYYYYYYYYY!!!!)
IF YOUR CHILD NEEDS A HARD COPY OF THE PHYSICAL, WE HAVE PLENTY. SOME WILL BE IN THE FRONT OFFICE AS WELL.
Thanks,
Coach Rich
Required Forms To Fill Out (Click Here)
Physical Form To Print Out (Click Here)
If you have any questions please contact:
For girls: Francisca.Luna@hayscisd.net
For boys: Brian.Rich@hayscisd.net
Message From Boys Coaches
Athletics/Pre Athletics
Important Links
McCormick Athletics Page (pre-game meals, uniform purchase, and schedules:
https://sites.google.com/hayscisd.net/mmsathletics/home
Rank One Athletics/Online forms:
https://hayscisd.rankonesport.com/New/NewInstructionsPage.aspx
Late Bus Sign up Form:
Hays CISD Alternative Travel Form:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xbokln1nPj9aXzeR1doA6dH6J5RS6HEP/view?usp=sharing
Message From Girls Coaches
Athletics/Pre-Athletics
New Block Bell Schedule
Tuesday/Thursday will be "B" days
Fridays will be a regular 7 period school day
No Early Student Checkouts after 2:51pm
McCormick Middle School Dress Code
* Slides are not allowed. All feet coverings must have a strap around the heel
* All pants that have rips must have a covering underneath.
* Natural hair color only for all students
* Wind shorts/Runner shorts are prohibited
* Lenghts of shorts must go pass half of the students thigh.
Please review the rest of our dress code rules and let me know if you have any questions.
How Can I Check My Child's Grades?
This is a friendly reminder to check your child’s grades regularly at our Hays CISD Parent Portal. You can even personalize your settings to set reminders or notifications that will notify you if/when your child has missing or incomplete assignments, and/or low grades!
Directions to access the Parent Portal are below. Thank you, again, for your support!
1. Go to hayscisd.net
2. Hover over the red "Parents & Students" tab and scroll down to "Parent self-serve portal"
3. Click on Parent Self-Serve Portal (PPS)
4. "Sign in" with the same log in you used for registration!!
(If you don't remember your log-in information, please contact Adri Turrubiartes at adrie.turrubiartes@hayscisd.net and she can give you your log-in and password.)
Communties In School
Welcome Ms. Stassner to MMS! She is our new CIS Program Manager.
CIS Parent/Student Information (English)
Hays Hope Line
Hays HopeLine is a convenient and confidential way for students and parents to report bullying, harassment, school safety concerns, or any other personal crisis.
You can leave a tip 24-hours-a-day, any day of the year. However, the HopeLine is currently only monitored during regular school business hours. During the summer break, the HopeLine will not be regularly monitored by district staff. In the event of an emergency or immediate need, please call 9-1-1 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
Hays Response Plan (NEW UPDATED 9.5)
Message From Nurse Jessie
Jessie.Herring@hayscisd.net (Email)
512-268-8508
Need disaster assistance?
For groups and individuals seeking to have meals more than once, you MUST fill out a form for each time/day. // Necesita llenar una forna para Cada Dia y Cada Comida: Almuerzo y Cena
PBIS Shirt For Sale! $12
Do you want to be a guest teacher at MMS?
Go To Place For Important Links
Purchase your student a 2020-2021 McCormick Tiger Hoodie!
Tiger Hoodie (Click Here) cost is $20
Birthday Shout-Out For Your Child
Wish your child Happy Birthday on our school marquee!
Please click the link below to put a birthday message on the school marquee!
Hays Technology Help Desk
Staff, students, and parents, we are here to help you!
If you need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the Helpdesk via email at helpdesk@hayscisd.net or you can give us a call at 512.268.7676
Important Message From District
Dear Hays CISD Parents –
In an effort to make your SCHOOLOGY parent account login information more secure, your unique login information is shown below. Please allow 24 hours for the system to update your account information to the username & password below.
*IMPORTANT: For security reasons, after logging in, please change your password to one of your own choosing.
Here is your SCHOOLOGY login information:
- URL = https://hayscisd.schoology.com
- Your username =
- Your password =
If you have difficulty logging in after allowing 24 hours for the system to update, please contact Technology Help Desk: HelpDesk@hayscisd.net (512) 268-7676
Thank you for your patience as we work through this new system.
Use this link for additional instructions: SCHOOLOGY Instructions (English)
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Estimados padres de Hays CISD -
En un esfuerzo por hacer que la información de inicio de sesión de su cuenta de padres de SCHOOLOGY sea más segura, su información de inicio de sesión única se muestra a continuación. Por favor espere 24 horas para que el sistema actualice la información de su cuenta con el nombre de usuario y la contraseña a continuación.
Hays Clothes Closet
The Hays CISD Clothes Closet has opened back up to serve families. Due to COVID-19, we are now requesting families fill out this Google form and we will do the shopping to fulfill the request. The form includes designated dates/times that families can select for contactless pick up. They will receive a call/email confirming with additional details. If they need clothes and food and are able to pickup, this is the form to fill out.
https://forms.gle/ybQzVauQoxeMacqu6
If a family is currently on our HaysHope2Go list, we can drop off the clothing with their food delivery.
Hays Hope2Go!
Our HaysHope2Go program has been fully operational and serving families weekly since March. We also have a limited amount of personal hygiene items, cleaning supplies, formula and diapers. Since March, we have served 678 families, 3,563 people with 45,855 meals. If you know of a family who does not have transportation and can benefit from delivery, please fill out this form: