News From The Nest
January 20, 2023
News From the Principal
Happy New Year! It was so wonderful to welcome back all of our owls. We also welcomed over 25 new owl families. 2023 is off to an "owl"mazing start.
Please join me in thanking our awesome CFISD Board of Trustees. Cypress Fairbanks ISD is fortunate to have an amazing school board committed to our students, staff and community. They volunteer countless hours each year working to ensure the success of every student.
CFISD has set aside January as School Board Appreciation Month. Please join us in thanking the following School Board members for the countless hours they give our District and our students. To honor each board member, McGown Elementary will dedicate a library book in each member’s name to honor the dedication they show to our students. Thank you again:
- Position 1 - Tom Jackson, president
- Position 2 - Julie Hinaman
- Position 3 - Gilbert Sarabia
- Position 4 - Debbie Blackshear
- Position 5 - Dr. Natalie Blasingame
- Position 6 - Scott Henry
- Position 7 - Lucas H. Scanlon
Lunch Visitors Update
Counselors' Corner
January Counselor Lesson Recap
Counselors provide monthly lessons within student classrooms. Our January lesson focused on “Healthy Habits for the New Year.” Students practiced the coping skill of guided drawing and added details of areas of health they want to focus on for this year. Some examples of things students learned about and may have included on their drawing are below:
Mind: Limit screen time, get 9-12 hours of sleep, try something new
Body: Get at least 1 hour of moderate-vigorous exercise each day, eat healthy foods (and try things again – our taste buds change every 2 weeks!), drink plenty of water
Emotions: Practice coping skills (deep breathing, taking a break, gratitude, etc.), make time to do something you enjoy (that doesn’t include electronics)
Code of Conduct Feedback Form
2022-2023 Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook Feedback
The District is seeking feedback and input from our community members regarding the 2022-2023 Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook.
The deadline for submission to the Office of Student Services is Tuesday, January 31, 2023.
State Testing
The spring semester is underway and with that comes state testing. Below are some dates you may want to mark on your calendar:
Students must bring their charged Chromebook to school to participate in testing. To help your child prepare for testing, please ensure that they have a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast on the morning of a test. You can alleviate test anxiety by encouraging their best efforts and reassuring them not to worry about the tests.
Please contact the McGown Testing Coordinator, Amanda Sager, at Amanda.Sager@CFISD.net if you have questions about state or national testing programs.
Lunar New Year
Celebrate Chinese New Year/Lunar New Year at McGown! Each day we will be highlighting facts about these holidays as we celebrate alongside our community. Please feel free to wear red or gold next week! If your student has traditional new year outfits, they may also wear them to school in celebration.
Book Fair
Book Fair is an ocean of possibilities! We are so excited to host a Scholastic Book Fair from February 2-10 at McGown. Please set up your child's eWallet now! They will use the eWallet to shop at school. We will not be accepting cash or check. On Family Night, Tuesday February 7th from 5-7, we will accept credit card or eWallet only. Students will be bringing home flyers in the next few weeks. You can check out the website, set up eWallet, or order online at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/mcgownelementary
PBIS Carnation Sale
Stay Connected
We want to stay connected with you! Please visit our website at www.cfisd.net, select schools and then McGown Elementary. This will take you to our website. We will also regularly post photos and news on the Official McGown Facebook and Twitter pages. To locate our pages, search @CFISDMcGown.
Our VIPS are now on Instagram! Follow their page @mcgownVIPS for up to date news and stories about the "owl"mazing things happening at McGown.
Class Photos Coming Soon
Music News
Physical Education
We are excited to announce an opportunity to help us get equipped. We have compiled a Wish list on Amazon so you can be a part of helping us provide your children with an amazing physical education program. We look forward to anything you can donate from the list. Thanks in advance! Coach Vince Steadman and Coach Paddy Langford
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2R2M9A3JOPZZL?ref_=wl_share
Spanish ABL Lab
McGown Elementary is one of only four schools in CFISD to have a Spanish ABL lab! Thank you so much for considering a contribution to our Spanish ABL Lab this year. The students and I really appreciate your help!
Have a blessed day,
Ms. Spain
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1E5NI2MONKZ3Q?ref_=wl_share
Yearbook
Watch D.O.G.S.
Birthday Marquee Announcements
Birthday Book Club
McGown Elementary Parent-Student Handbook
Notes From the Front Desk
Absences
If your student needs to be absent from school, please send a written note when they return. Absences cannot be excused in advance. The note needs to include the following:
- Student’s first name, not initials or nicknames
- Student’s last name
- Homeroom Teacher’s name
- Parent’s name
- Parent’s signature
- Parent’s phone number
By providing the above information, we are certain to give your child the credit for the note.
Please do not send absence notices to the McGown@cfisd.net email address.
Car Rider Tags
Reminder that orange McGown car rider tags are required for picking up students through the car rider line at dismissal. Cars that do not have the official orange McGown car rider tag will be directed to park and walk inside to check out the student from the front office. Thank you for displaying your orange McGown car rider tag to ensure the safety of our students at dismissal. If you currently do not have a car rider tag and need one, then use the link below to register for a car rider tag.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGk1qfSvadfrLvfnfxQCcGGS-5dPmZ88ttYl19WCblaSR_JA/viewform
McGown Year at a Glance
About Us
Email: mcgown@cfisd.net
Website: https://www.cfisd.net/McGown
Location: 21211 Tuckerton Road, Cypress, TX, USA
Phone: 832-349-7700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cfisdmcgown
Twitter: @cfisdmcgown