Cowboy Parent Courier
February 14, 2020
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Location: 1351 Hardin Boulevard, McKinney, TX, United States
Phone: 469-302-7900
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Happy Friday from CMS and Happy Valentine's Day!
I have received a couple of notices about the handicap parking spaces being blocked during dismissal. We are still conducting meetings and parents need access to the building during dismissal. In order to allow access to everyone, please do not block the handicap parking spaces. Thank you for helping with this issue.
We are rocking through quarter 3. Time flies! On Tuesday, February 18, progress reports will be posted to HAC for students/parents.
We have so much to celebrate! Check out the good news below. There is no school on Monday, February 17th.
Thank you and have a wonderful long weekend.
Dr. E
Congratulations to our Theatre Department
Congratulations to our Band!
NJHS Applications Available
Open House and Course Selection Meetings-February 20th
CMS Open House will be from 5:30-6:45pm.
If you wish to attend the course selection informational meeting for parents of current 6th and 7th graders, join us in the cafeteria at 6:00pm. We will also provide a video with the content if you can't make the meeting or prefer to watch it at home.
We will meet with parents of incoming 6th graders that same evening at 7:15pm in the cafeteria.
On Feb 18th, course selection forms will go out to sixth and seventh graders through social studies classes.
Feb 24th is the deadline to return course selection forms back to social studies teachers.
Incoming (20/21) 6th Grade Parents Invited to CMS!
Yearbook News
Course Acceleration Information
High School Course Applications for 8th Graders
New to Dual Credit Courses?-Action Required
Nurse News
STAAR Dates
As you plan appointments in the upcoming weeks, please keep these dates in mind. The STAAR schedule looks a bit different than it has in past years so we wanted to get this out now.
Tuesday, April 7th-7th Writing/8th Math
Wednesday, April 8th-8th Reading
Thursday, April 9th-Make Up tests
Friday, April 10th-Bad Weather Day
Tuesday, May 5th-Algebra
Thursday, May 7th-8th Science
Friday, May 8th-Social Studies
Tuesday, 12th-6th/7th Math test, 8th grade math retest
Wednesday, May 13th-6th/7th Reading test, 8th grade reading retest
Snack Shack
Students LOVE the snack shack, and I love that our PTO is committed to opening it each week. Our SNACK SHACK is always in need of volunteers. It is a fast and fun way to be involved. Thanks for all the support.
Lunch for Students
Due to a variety of safety concerns related to food allergies and campus safety and security, McKinney ISD does not allow students to utilize food delivery services at school. This includes services such as Uber Eats, Doordash and direct restaurant delivery. However, parents/guardians will still be permitted to drop food off for their children.
This rule does not apply to deliveries organized by McKinney ISD faculty or a teacher serving as a sponsor of a student organization. We appreciate your cooperation in our efforts to create a safe and secure environment for students.
Parents may only deliver food for your own child. We can't accept group deliveries.
Want to Volunteer?
If you would like to volunteer at CMS, please complete the Volunteer Background Check. If you have been approved in the past, you have until September to update your application for the new school year. You must complete a new form each year. Please note that if you do not complete the proper paperwork, you cannot help chaperone field trips or help with the school in any way. We need and want your help, so please fill out the forms now.