Cowboy Parent Courier
August 16, 2019
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Location: 1351 Hardin Boulevard, McKinney, TX, United States
Phone: 469-302-7900
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Twitter: @cockrillcowboys
What a great start!
If you are new to MISD, be sure to check out the invitation to our new student breakfast hosted by our PALS program.
Have a great weekend!
Dr. Amber Epperson
Principal
Cockrill Middle School
Reminders
- We will begin to give dress code reminders next week. The most common issues are shorts that are too short, holes in pants above finger tip length, leggings with shirts that don't cover the front and back, off the shoulder tops, and midriff areas showing in cropped shirts. Please remind students at home to save those items for weekends. We don't want students to miss class time dealing with dress code violations.
- Parents of returning students have received an email with a unique link to access the registration process for this school year. If you haven't seen the email, please check your spam folder. The email is personalized, so you can probably search for the email in your mailbox by using your child's name in the search bar. Every student must register for the school year. Please complete this process by August 14th so we have your most up to date contact information when school starts.
- If you need your HAC log in, please email Becky Lafferty for that information. Use an email account currently listed in our system to help us verify your identity. In order to keep your child's information secure, we can't provide HAC information over the phone.
- If your child needs a schedule change, priority is given to schedule errors (less than 7 courses listed, incorrect level of course, placement in academic support classes). We can't consider schedule changes for elective courses at this time. Our courses are at capacity. We do not consider schedule changes for teacher preference.
- If you have not turned in a proof of residency as part of the registration process (uploaded or paper copy), please send that with your child Monday.
CMS Theatre News
Theatre Club
Breakfast and Lunch Prices
Secondary Reduced Breakfast $.40
Secondary Lunch $2.95
Secondary Reduced Lunch $.40
PE Uniforms
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.
Arrival and Dismissal
School doors open at 8:15 and the tardy bell rings at 8:45. School dismisses at 3:45.
CARPOOL
- All carpool traffic goes through the front drive of the building. The back of the building is reserved for bus traffic only.
- Please read signs and drive to the end of the building when dropping off. You may pass the front door.
- Be patient with one another to start the year. Our first priority is student safety, not speed, but carpool generally works quickly once the students and parent learn the routine.
- We discourage traffic pick-up in the parking lot because it is not safe for students to cross through parking lot traffic.
- Only use designated crosswalk at all times to cross traffic.
- The city has designated “no right turn on red” at the light where you leave carpool. This is in effect at all times and it is monitored by McKinney Police frequently.
- Cell phone use is prohibited in school zones, including the carpool lane.
- Ask your child to be looking for you, so we can keep cars moving.
What is Club CREED?
Courage, Respect, Empathy, Excellence, and Determination.
Club CREED will meet after 1st period each day. Classes will be assigned by grade level, so grade levels will not be mixed. The class will meet for 20 minutes and then students will move to second period and the day will proceed as usual.
We are excited to launch a very rich curriculum this year that is grade specific and highly engaging for students!
Nurse's Note
MISD has a no tolerance policy for students being in possession of medication of any kind. If students need medicine at school, please contact our school nurse for the form that must be completed. The medicine must be delivered to the clinic by an adult on the student’s contact list. You can reach the school nurse at mogrady@mckinneyisd.net or 469-302-7906.
Electronic Devices
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.
CMS Contacts
You can reference the contact information below for questions regarding specific programs or services.
Durham Bus Services 972-542-8316
CMS Front Office, 469-302-7900
School Registrar/Attendance, Becky Lafferty 469-302-7914
Nurse, Mary O’Grady 469-302-7906
Secretary to the Principal, Sandra Carter 469-302-7918
Secretary to 504 Coordinators, Rosa Jou 469-302-7913
Secretary to Assistant Principals, Susie Teel 469-302-7878
Assistant Principal (A-G) Stewart Herrington 469-302-7876
Assistant Principal (H-O) Melanie Machost 469-302-7987
Assistant Principal (P-Z), Jennifer Zornes 469-302-7877
Secretary to Counselors Julie Dudek 469-302-7960
Counselor (A-L) Christal Helm 469-302-7961
Counselor (M-Z), Courtney Starnes 469-302-7962
Special Education Lead, Lori Bell 469-302-7975
Gifted and Talented Services, Lucas Hurst 469-302-4000
Boys Physical Education, Austin Kincaid, 469-302-7888
Girls Physical Education, Amanda De La Garza 469-302-7925
Boys Athletic Coordinator, Aaron McNeil 469-302-7926
Girls Athletic Coordinator, Amanda De La Garza 469-302-77925
Band, Gary Williams 469-302-7933
Choir, Dorrie Seamans 469-302-7924
Drama, Sarah Fox, 469-302-7932
Orchestra, Nicole Brown 469-302-7935
Cheerleading, Michelle Wandersee 469-302-7857
AVID, Michelle Rumley 469-302-7867