The Tiger Times

Literacy and Math, Building Relationships, HOPE (Helping One Person Everyday), Having Fun, and Increasing Positive Student Behavior.

Our Guidelines for Success are when our Tigers ROAR by being Respectful, Optimistic, Accepting, and Responsible.

“Let books be the roots that ground your imagination, and let math be the compass that guides you on a journey of infinite discovery.”

6th & 7th Grade Parents

• Join us Wednesday, December 6th - 6:30pm CT for a 25-min digital meeting on the 2025 Washington DC trip. Each traveler is eligible for an Early Bird Scholarship of $500!

• Click to RSVP: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/rsvp/10330774882?rsvp_id=10330774882
• Click to join: https://schooltrip.us/McMathTX25
• Don't miss out!

Spelling Bee

• Please remember to keep studying your Spelling Bee word list for your “Spelling Bee” on Monday, December 4th in the library at 2pm.

• Keep BEEing awesome!!

Please ask your students if they need pencils and notebook paper...also ask if they have wired headphones or wired earbuds. We have too many students showing up to school unprepared.

Please help us!

LET'S HEAR IT FOR OUR AMAZING STAFF & STUDENTS AT MCMATH!!! You have been sighted doing amazing things! Thank you all forgoing above and beyond the call of duty.

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This Week’s Student and Staff Shout Outs go to:

Jose Constitino (Shout out from a Student)

Jose is my glorious king. He is loved by all, and loves all. Jose is humble, speaks when it's needed, and is the smartest person on earth. He is also really good at Fortnite.

Don Munoz and Alexis Walker (Shout out from a Staff Member)

Don and Alexis helped set up the beautiful tree in the front office. They did an amazing job! Thank you both for your help and thank you for singing Christmas carols, Don! :)

Nurse Nicole Lim (Shout out from a Staff Member)

For being totally awesome and always willing to go above and beyond for the needs of the students and staff.

Kyla Morgan (Shout out from a Staff Member)

She has perfect penmanship - beautiful writing, looks like a typed page.

The entire cast and crew of 'The Book of Dog’ (Shout out from a Staff Member)

We were amazed at this performance. Your dedication to putting on such a fine show is remarkable. Way to go!!!

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Do you want to recognize or appreciate a Tiger staff or Student member for doing something amazing? Well, shout them out!

We will post your shout outs once a week around the campus and on our social media accounts.

Shout outs are due by Friday of each week!!!

• Here you go...https://forms.gle/Ae77jrDe44PPpMmq9

Don’t worry...I will not reveal your name if you shoutout someone unless you put your name in the comment section.

Great things happening at McMath!!!

Excited to announce our McMath Teachers of the Month.

Mr. Hilliard – 7th Grade Texas History Teacher
Mrs. Newbrand – 7th and 8th Grade Spanish Teacher
Ms. Pierce – 6th Grade ELAR Teacher

Thank you for all you do for our kiddos, staff, and school.

Hi there Tigers~

We wanted to share the McMath Guidelines for Success (GFS).

We want all staff, students, family, and guests to know what attributes we feel will ensure success at McMath.

Click picture for details

With Excitement,

Dr. D

Tigers~

We have had lots of issues with students and their gum lately. We are finding chewed up gum in places it should not be.

We are only allowing gum in the classrooms...and only if you have permission from that teacher.

No gum chewing allowed in other areas of the building (ie...halls, gyms, library, etc.)

All help is appreciated.

Hi there Parents/Grandparents~

• Would you like to volunteer at McMath?
• We could always use some help in some areas of the school, helping out during lunch times, etc
• If so, click this link to fill out the volunteer application.

Got Questions? Just Ask!

Dr. Dunworth, Principal

bdunworth@dentonisd.org

Hi there Tigers~

We are looking for all awesome parents to join the PTA.

You can save the photo, then hold your finger on the QR code and it will take you to the link to sign up.

You can click the attached link or scan the QR code. https://www.joinpta.org/

We are also looking for volunteers. Just email Destiny Coffman at destinycoffman@hotmail.com for details.

Be a voice for every child…join the PTA

Click here to see more info regarding vaping on and/or near school campuses.

Parents as a Reminder-

• In an effort to limit traffic in the front office, if your student was absent they will not be called up inquiring of an absence note. Please remind your child to turn in their attendance notes within 3 days or fill out this Attendance form https://forms.dentonisd.org/Forms/absence-note

Hi there parents~

Here is a quick link on how to become a parent observer in Canvas.

You can reach out to Tanner Myers, our Digital Learning Specialist, if you have further questions at tmyers@dentonisd.org

We would love to see 100% of our kiddos get involved in school activities.

Joining a club is just one way of many ways kiddos can be an active part of McMath and create a sense of belonging with their peers and staff members.

Please click this link to see a list of clubs we have to offer.

Also...if there is a club that your kiddo would like to start, simply have them come see Dr. Dunworth to see how we can possibly make that happen.

The "Stop It" is an anonymous online reporting tool designed to

deter and mitigate bullying, cyber abuse, and other inappropriate

behavior.

Click here for more details.

Please use the unique campus code (McMathMS) in the document and download the app from the Google Play or Apple App store.

In accordance with DISD Cell Phone Policies, (student handbook pg. 66 -67), students are expected to refrain from using cell phones during the academic day. They may be used before or after school only. If you need to contact your student during the school day please contact our front office at 940-369-3300.

*Blue Tooth Head phones are also not allowed to be used between 8:15-3:35.*

*Wired headphones may only be used in the class with teacher permission*

All kiddos should have student IDs at this point.

Please bring and wear them at all times.

See picture for details

Hi there Tigers~

We will be handing out Chromebooks to students in the next week or so. We will start with 8th graders, then 7th graders, and then 6th graders.

We are allowing a Chromebook case/bag for kiddos to carry Chromebooks in the halls and to classes.

• Chromebook bags can have small pocket or two and can have a carrying handle and/or a shoulder strap if you wish.
• Be sure the Chromebook case/bag is about the same size as the Chromebook itself. See picture for an example (Chromebook cases/bags may vary slightly from this example)
• Chromebooks are 12 x 8.19 inches.
• The model is Dell Chromebook 3100 2-n-1.

Additionally, we are not allowing Chromebooks to be in the cafe during lunches. They must be stored in lockers during lunch time.

Remember, we are not allowing backpacks (or draw string backpacks) in the classroom. Cellphones and wireless earbuds must be stored in student lockers during the school day.

*Wired headphones may only be used in the class with teacher permission*

Progress Report grades and Report Cards can be found in the Home Access Center (HAC).

Click here to login to HAC: https://denhac.dentonisd.org/HomeAccess/Account/LogOn…

Please be sure to reach out to your kiddo's teachers if you have any questions.

In the video below, Denton ISD Superintendent, Dr. Jamie Wilson, explains why we have half days on our calendar and how they benefit our teachers and students.

Hi there Tigers~

We have noticed that some of our kiddos have been more rowdy in the café lately.

• Because of this, I met with each grade level today to reiterate how students should act in the café.

We wanted to share these expectations with families as well.

• Here is the link to what was shared.

Parents, can you please speak with your kiddo(s) and remind them to follow these expectations and to always do the right thing?

In addition, we are considering ways to limit the rowdiness as well, such as assigned seats, silent lunches, etc...

Please and thank you,

Dr. D

McMath will be conducting periodic and random tardy sweeps due to an excessive amount of students in the hall after the tardy bell rings.

A tardy sweep means that if a kiddo is still in the hall when the tardy bell rings each period (without permission) they will be given an after school detention.

You can find the tardy sweep information and much more info in the McMath Student Handbook found in the 'Campus Information' tab on the McMath Webpage. Click here for the link.

Lastly...I have included the regular Tardy Procedure in the attached picture as well for reference.

A reminder that students are not allowed to receive deliveries at school. This includes (and is not limited to) Uber Eats, Door Dash, flowers, cookies, balloons, etc. Please save the items for the home.

Check out our Counselors' page for lots of great info!

Interested in your student participating in CIS?

• CIS is a free program that takes place during the school day to assist with things like:
• College/career readiness
• Academic support
• Social service support (holiday assistance, snacks, utility assistance, clothes, etc)
• Small group discussions about things like study skills, character building, self-esteem, goal setting, etc.
• Mentoring program

To register your child for Communities in Schools Services, please use this link: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/CommunitiesinSchoolsofNorthTexas#/selectSessions/3175234/filter/session=55909534

• Steps to Register Your Student
• Press "Add to Cart"
• Press "Continue"
• Enter email address and click "Next"
• Check terms of use
• Enter Student information
• Fill out registration
• Check waiver and agreements
• Sign digital signature
• Press "Continue to Cart"
• Review and Checkout
• Press "Complete"

If you have any questions, please reach out!

Hannah Garcia, MSW

hgarcia_cis@dentonisd.org

(940) 369-3411

School Hours

• The school day is from 8:15am - 3:35pm
• Students should not arrive to school before 7:45am and must be picked up before 3:45pm (Unless they have a sponsored event to attend).
• McMath Office hours 7:45am - 3:45pm

School Supplies

• Students need to bring a Chromebook or laptop and Charger to school everyday

• Students need wired headphones or wired earbuds for their own use, not to be shared. Blue tooth headphones are not allowed.
• Students need to wear their ID every day

Absences

• In an effort to limit traffic in the front office, if your student was absent they will not be called up inquiring of an absence note. Please remind your child to turn in their attendance notes within 3 days or fill out this Attendance form https://forms.dentonisd.org/Forms/absence-note

Student Cell Phones

• Student cell phones must be off and stored in the locker during the school day. It should not be seen nor heard.
• McMath Middle school is not responsible for lost or stolen items. If a student has their cell phone out of their locker during the school day, the cell phone will be confiscated.
• Parents must pick up the phone in the office and pay a $15 fee (See page 66 of the Denton ISD Parent Handbook for details) https://www.dentonisd.org/Page/99506
• For safety reasons, if you need to contact your student during the school day, please call the front office at 940.369.3300.
• Please be sure that your kiddos always have an updated phone number with them, memorized, and written in their possession.

Interior Map of McMath

• Click here to see the interior map of the school

Drop-off and Pick-up Procedures

• Please be sure to use the pick-up lane or back parking lot (by the football field) to drop off or pick up your kiddos.
  
• Do not use the front parking lot (we do not have supervision out there).
  
• Please be careful when crossing streets. Look both ways and follow all traffic signals.
  
• Please walk bikes and skateboards across intersections and streets
  
• Friendly reminder that the loop around the school is a school zone and we must obey the 20 MPH and cell phone usage laws.
  
• Here is a link for details

Denton ISD

• Calendars and Documents
• DISD Back to School Information
• DISD Health/Safety Protocols
• Child Nutrition
• Technology
• Transportation

McMath

• McMath Campus Improvement Plan (23-24)
• McMath's School Report Card
• McMath's Counselor's page
• STOPiT App info
• School Supplies (23-24)
• McMath Dress Code (23-24)
• Interior Map of the School
• Home Access Center (HAC)
• MMS Bell Schedule (23-24)
• McMath School Hours and Student Drop-off / Pick-up Procedures

• McMath Home Page
• McMath Facebook

Dr. Dunworth, Principal

Email: bdunworth@dentonisd.org
Website: https://www.dentonisd.org/mcmathms
Location: 1900 Jason Drive, Denton, TX, USA
Phone: 940.369.3300
Facebook: facebook.com/McMathMS
Twitter: @McMathMS