Welcome Back Renner Mustangs!
School Starts August 22, 2016!
It's time to saddle up and get ready for the new frontier that awaits you in the 2016-2017 school year!
Renner Middle School
Location: 5701 West Parker Road, Plano, TX, United States
Phone: 469-752-5800
2016-2017 Welcome Information Packet
You can find important Renner Mustang information here:
http://rennerpta.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/Welcome-to-Renner-Packet-2016-2017.pdfFirst Day of School
First Day of School - Monday, August 22
7:50 a.m. - Doors open
8:30 a.m. - School day begins
3:30 p.m. - Classes end; students dismissed
Registration, Schedule, and Supply Pickup Fall 2016
Parents and Students,
The counseling department has been working hard preparing student schedules and making any necessary final adjustments. Please be sure to go to Parent Portal and print a new copy of your schedule any time beginning Thursday, August 11th at 12:00AM. This is to ensure that all students are following their most current order of classes. Counselors will also be handing out schedules to students that may have misplaced theirs on Monday morning. However, the line can get rather lengthy. If you can print from home, that will be much easier for you! Please read important information below.
As always, if you have any questions we will be out in the halls along with our teachers to assist with anything you may need. We wish you a great first day back for the 2016 – 2017 school year!
Sincerely,
Renner Counseling Department
New to PISD?
Check out this Plano ISD web page for important information that will help your child be successful and keep you up-to-date and tuned in to your child's school and her success:http://www.pisd.edu/common/new.to.plano.shtml
Make sure to check out the information on the:
-- District calendar (for start and end dates and holidays)
-- Registration (where to go, what to bring)
-- Schedule pick-up (check below for details for Renner)
-- Transportation (bus registration and stop locations)
-- the VERY IMPORTANT Parent Portal (your go-to place for your child's important documents, permissions, and grades). Look for "create new registration" in the log-in box.
-- PayPAMS (to pay online for school lunches) and
-- Volunteer opportunities/requirements (including a link to the online requisite volunteer application/background check form.
Schedule/Supply Pickup - Thursday, August 11 (see grade-specific times below)
Grade 8 - August 11, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Grade 7 - August 11, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Grade 6 - August 11, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
You MUST complete PISD's parental consent/emergency information online before your child's schedule will be released. See information below or on the Welcome to PISD page for details.
http://www.pisd.edu/common/new.to.plano.shtml
In addition to being able to pick up your child's schedule, you may pick up supplies pre-ordered from the PTA (bring receipt) and purchase a PE uniform or spirit wear. This is a teacher work day, so teachers may not be in their rooms and will generally not be available for conferences. Sixth graders will get to meet their teachers on Thursday, August 18 (see below for details), and teacher contact information is available at http://k12.pisd.edu/renner-middle-school/contributions/1232-staff-directory.
6th grade Roundup!
All 6th graders and parents are invited to the Renner gym for our 6th grade Roundup bash where you can meet your new teachers!
Bus Information
Renner Mustangs fare busing guidelines and applications are available at the front office. If you need one, visit us at your convenience.
> If a bus is not available, you may be eligible for Fare Busing.
> Please visit the district website for more information about bus transportation:
> http://pisd.edu/parents/transportation/fare.busing.shtml
Lockers
We want the transition to middle school to be a smooth one. So to help out, we want you to practice opening a combination lock. Once mastered, you will think it is so easy.
During schedule pick-up August 11, you will be assigned a locker and have time to practice. All you have to do is practice - don't get frustrated - and practice some more. You will be great at opening your new locker!
> For some helpful locker tips, please take a few minutes to watch this video: https://youtu.be/Kmx4WCAj77A
If you can't open your locker even after trying it a couple of times, visit Ms. Holly Bishop in Room 702 or ask a teacher or administrator for help.
Sports Corner
July 20, 2016
Dear Parents and Guardians:
I hope you have had a great summer. We are implementing a new athletic record keeping system. It is called Rank One. This system will allow you to complete paperwork forms electronically online. All forms will be available on Rank One. Two forms will need to be turned into the coaches. They are the physical examination form and the medical history form. The rest can be completed online. Please register online at: https://planoisd.rankonesport.com. You will need your child’s school identification number to register.
This system will allow us to have better oversight on athletic paperwork. It will also be much more efficient for the coaches and easier for the parents and guardians.
Thank you for your support of athletics. I hope your son or daughter has a great year.
Sincerely,
Gerald Brence
Athletic Director
Plano ISD
Nurse's Corner
7th Grade Parents: If you received a letter or your child has a block on parent portal, please send an updated shot record to Nurse Mesa before the first day of school.
I your child needs to take medication during the school day, please contact Nurse Mesa for appropriate forms and to set up a time for medication drop off. Please try to avoid bringing medications the first day of school. Reminder, students are not allowed to carry medication with them unless prior arrangements have been made.
All Parents: Please make sure your child’s emergency and health information is up to date on parent portal.
Melissa Mesa, RN, BSN, NCSN
Phone: 469-752-5809
Fax: 469-75-25814
e-mail: Melissa.Mesa@pisd.edu