McCowan Middle School
MISSION: Maximize Success
WEEK OF 4/29/2019
Principal's Message
At this time of the year, teachers always feel like they don’t have anything left in their tank. Teachers are running low on energy, ideas, and patience.
As we begin the grueling standardized testing portion of the year, and we all know the demands that go along with that. And yet, you still have those students who need you to continue to have the steadfastness and stamina to help them be successful. But how? Here are a few suggestions:
1. Be okay with taking a few minutes to talk to your students.
2. Go to an extracurricular activity one of your students is involved with.
3. Spend “quality time” with your colleagues.
4. Try to remember that if you’re tired and struggling, your students are as well.
5. Do whatever is necessary to become excited about something you’re teaching.
6. Hunt for engaging activities that’s fun.
Kelli
WEEKLY UPDATES
Week At A Glance
04/29 - School Board Meeting
04/30 - Soar Tutorials 4:00 - 5:15
05/01 - STAFF MEETING @ 4:00
05/02 - Soar Tutorials 4:00 - 5:15
05/04 - SATURDAY STAAR PREP 9 - 12 (TEACHERS NEEDED TO TEACH)
Cheer Clinic
Message from Ms. Perkins
Each department will present their awards during each grade level ceremony. Each teacher is allowed to choose THREE students PER SUBJECT, PER GRADE LEVEL (regular and PreAP are still the same subject).
You are responsible for your own certificates!
All certificates must be turned in to your department head by Monday, May 10th. Department heads, once you have collected all certificates, please submit them to me no later than END OF SCHOOL TUESDAY, MAY 16TH!
This year's ceremonies will take place Wednesday, May 23, 2019 at the following times:
- 6th grade: 8:30 am
- 7th grade: 10:00 am
This years 8th Grade Ceremony will take place on Tuesday May the 28th at 6:30 pm at the High School auditorium.
Mark Your Calendars
McCowan's Awards Dates
May 23, 2019 - 7th Grade Awards @ McCowan Middle School 10:00am
May 28, 2019 - 8th Grade Awards @ DHS Auditorium 6:30pm
8TH GRADE PROM - NIGHT OF MYSTERY
McCowan’s 8th Grade Prom
Night of Mystery
Date: May 25, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Place: McCowan’s Mysterious Cafetorium
Cost: $25.00 (FINAL DEADLINE IS APRIL 12TH)
CASH, OR MONEY ORDER.
Package includes: Ticket, picture package, food, souvenir, and entertainment.
*Student may not be permitted due to any violations of DeSoto ISD Code of Conduct.
PTA FUNDRAISER
- NO RIPS OR HOLE IN PANTS
- NO SPANDEX PANTS
- NO YOGA/TIGHT ATHLETIC PANTS