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McFee Elementary - September 2021
Upcoming Events:
- Student/Staff Holiday - September 6
- Open House – September 14
- Fundraiser Kickoff – September 16
- LOP Begins – September 19
- Student Holiday – September 24
- Picture Day – October 6
- Fall Fundraiser Ends – October 6
- Book Fair – October 11-15
- Student Holiday – October 22
- Fundraiser pickup – October 26
- Book Character Parade – October 29
Reminders:
-School Hours are from 8:40 am to 4:10 pm. Doors open at 8:20 am.
-There are no lunch visitors or lunch deliveries for the first nine weeks. After the first nine weeks, a decision will be made to extend the time or not.
-All Individuals picking up students must bring their ID card with them.
The latest pick-up is 3:30pm
-Please have your child's name on all items brought to school.
-Parents who arrive after 8:40am will have to sign their students in at the front desk. These students will be considered tardy.
Morning Car Rider Courtesy:
Parents, please be reminded that we close the front doors promptly at 8:40 each morning. If you drop your child off after 8:40, you will need to park your vehicle and escort your child to the front doors to sign them in. As a courtesy to all McFee families, please make sure your child exits your vehicle as quickly as possible. With everyone's cooperation, we can keep morning drop safe and make it faster and easier for our students.
Leader of the Pack:
Calling all Leaders! Teachers will have their eyes open for kids who are showing their school GRIT. September 19th will be the beginning of leader of the pack. Teachers will be explaining in class what it takes to be a leader of the pack.
Technical Support:
If you need technical support for your child’s Chromebook laptop, the best thing to do is to go the the Happy Fox link on the computer itself, or on McFee’s website. If you cannot access the computer, please call 281-897-4357.
Notes from the Clinic:
- Please send a complete change of clothes to school daily in your student's backpack in case they are needed for any reason during the school day.
- Students, staff, and visitors must screen daily (prior to entering a school bus or school) for symptoms of COVID-19. If any symptoms are experienced, individuals must not report to school or work until evaluated by a licensed healthcare provider or you provide a negative COVID-19 test result. Students who show any symptoms while at school will be sent home.
- Symptoms of COVID-19 include:
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Loss of taste/smell
- Nasal congestion
- Sore throat
- Headache
- Fever at or above 100°F
- Vomiting/diarrhea
September Counselors’ Update
Counselors’ Corner Website: Visit our website to learn more about your school counselors, to refer your child to see us, and to read about all the different programs we facilitate through the school counseling program. You can access it through the McFee website by clicking Parents & Students and going to the last option, “Counselors’ Corner” or by going directly to:
https://sites.google.com/cfisd.net/mcfee-counseling
Core Values: Core Essentials is a character development program that is introduced monthly to all students at McFee. Each word presented helps students develop values to shape students to be the best they can be. This month’s core value is Initiative: Seeing what needs to be done and doing it.
GT Testing: CURRENT CFISD STUDENTS Gifted and Talented Screening Referrals are due by Nov. 30, 2021 for the mid-year testing cycle. If you feel your child is academically gifted, please contact Ms. Lambert to request testing. More information can be found at https://www.cfisd.net/domain/2373.
Contact Us: Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns about your child’s social-emotional and academic well being. We are here to help!
Your counselors for -
Grades ECSE, K, 2nd, and 4th: Lori Lambert, lori.lambert@cfisd.net, 281-463-5394 (Option 1)
Grades PK, 1st, 3rd, and 5th: Katy Netz, katheryn.netz@cfisd.net, 281-463-5394 (Option 2)
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McFee Open House Information:
Keep in touch:
Email: mcfee@cfisd.net
Website: https://www.cfisd.net/Mcfee
Location: 19315 Plantation Cove Lane, Katy, TX, USA
Phone: 281-463-5380
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/McFeeCFISD
Twitter: @mcfeecfisd