A message from Dr. Curry...

Hello Tiger Parents,


Happy Summer!  I can't believe the the 2017-2018 school year is in the books.  The year went by in the blink of an eye.  It was truly an amazing year and our students demonstrated how impressive they are in so many ways.  I hope you are spending quality time with your child this summer, they will be grown before you know it.  I want to personally thank you for your support and partnership in your Tiger's growth and development as a student and a great citizen.  I am so proud to be a member of the Tiger Family!

If your child has moved on to 9th grade or another district and you no longer wish to receive our newsletter, please go to the bottom of page and select SafeUnsubscribe.  

For new and returning parents: below I have listed quite a few things to keep you up to date.  Please don't hesitate to email or call me if you have a question or concern.mcurry@mckinneyisd.net or 469-302-4900.  

Our summer hours are Monday - Thursday 8am - 4pm, closed from 12pm - 1pm for lunch.  Remember that the district is closed the week of July 2nd.

Grades and STAAR Scores 
Grades are now finalized and you can view them or print them from the Home Access Center (HAC).

STAAR - The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released the STAAR performance information for all STAAR tests that were taken in April and May, 2018. You can immediately view your child's results and a suite of other resources to support summer learning at home by visiting TexasAssessment.com.

In order to log in and see your child's results, you must have their unique Access Code and date of birth. Your child's Access Code can be looked up through the online system. Simply choose the "Find My Access Code" and then the "Look-Up Feature" to find your student's code using your child's social security or "S" number.

We hope this information about logging in to TexasAssessment.com will help you locate your student's STAAR information. We love that you can see the actual question, your child's answer, the correct answer, and so much more! This is a such a great resource for extra practice at home this summer. A printed copy of all 2018 STAAR results will be sent home with your student when he/she returns from the summer break.

School Supply List 
The 2018-2019 SJMS School Supply List is finalized and ready for pre-order.  The school supplies will be available for pick up at Back to School Night.  The PTO has done an amazing job organizing this for you.  I highly encourage you to get your supplies from the PTO and I highly encourage you to do this online.  The supplies will be ready for you at the Meet the Teacher/Back To School Night on August 14th.

This year the PTO is offering the 2" Zippered Binder as an add-on, because many of our students want to pick out their own binder.  PLEASE NOTE, this is a REQUIRED ITEM, so if you don't purchase it with the school supplies pack, you must purchase one on your own.  Also, the required SJMS planner will be included with the purchase of the school supply pack.  If you don't purchase the school supply pack, you will have an opportunity to buy the SJMS planner at Meet The Teacher/Back to School Night on August 14th.
 
You may bring your completed form and payment to the following...School Supply Form


Vega Elementary on Tuesday, June 26th from 8:00am - 4:00pm
SJMS on Wednesday, June 27th from 8:00am - 4:00pm
Drop Off Location - 2908 Palomino Court  McKinney, TX  75071
 
Online ordering is available...
Enter the school ID - SJM222 www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks
Follow the directions to complete the order
Keep your online confirmation as your receipt
The initial order closes on Wednesday, June 27th.  I realize that this doesn't give you much time, so late orders will be accepted until July 15th.
If you would like to purchase the supplies on your own, below is the list of required supplies for all 6th - 8th graders.
 
2018-2019 SJMS School Supply List
(1) 2" Zippered Binder
(1) Planner (SJMS planners will be sold for $5 at Meet the Teacher/Back to School Night)
(12) Black Pens
(4) Wide Ruled Composition Notebook
(1) 12x18 50 count White Construction Paper
(1) 5 Tab Index Dividers
(4) Pocket & Brad Folders
(2) Highlighters
(2) Kleenix 120 count
(3) 1 Subject Wide Ruled Spiral Notebook
(4) Wide Ruled Paper 200 count
(1) 8 count Crayola Markers (thick)
(1) 12 count Crayola Colored Pencils
(24) Pencils
(2) 4 oz. Elmers School Glue
(2) .21 oz Elmers Glue Stick
(1) 4 Pack Dry Erase Markers
(2) 100 count index cards

If your 8th grader is taking Spanish, this is a required item...
  1. Spanish - English Dictionary
 
If you have any questions, please feel free to text Gloria 
Albertson at (214) 244-2966.

Registration 2018-2019 
(questions? call 469-302-4911 or email Mrs. Diaz @ asasierradiaz@mckinneyisd.net)

New Students
Students New to MISD will be able to visit their home campus to Register beginning July 30th.  Before registering, parents of new students will need to fill out the online information located HERE! (don't forget every family in MISD must provide proof of residency each year)

Returning Students (students that were in any MISD school last year)
MISD returning students we be able to register online beginning August 1st.  On August 1st simply go HERE and follow the instructions provided
(don't forget every family in MISD must provide proof of residency each year, the instructions are on the website HERE )

Mark your calendar
August 14th - Meet the Teacher/Back To School Night (stay tuned for detailed times)
August 20th - First Day of School 
​Dr. Curry
 
Mitch Curry  Ed.D 
Principal, SJMS 
mcurry@mckinneyisd.net 

Check out our  Facebook Page and our  Twitter Page
Click  here  to visit our school website.
Check out our Clubs!
SJMS CLUBS!

Announcements

InfoSnap Student Enrollment for 18-19

MISD Launches InfoSnap Student Enrollment System for 2018-2019 School YearIn an effort to make the online enrollment process smoother and more convenient for parents, McKinney ISD is launching the InfoSnap enrollment system for the 2018-2019 school year.
There are several steps involved in the enrollment process, and the place to start is the district’s 2018-19 New Student Enrollment webpage which offers a link to InfoSnap, a guide to the process and an FAQ section that may prove helpful.
All MISD parents will eventually need to create an account in InfoSnap. Parents of students new to MISD in 2018-19 can access and begin using the InfoSnap system on May 1. Parents of returning students will receive a “SnapCode” in July that will allow them to set up their InfoSnap account. Additional information about the SnapCodes for returning students will be released as we get closer to July.

New HAC APP

Home Access Center or HAC is now available on your mobile device using the eSchoolPLUS Family app. McKinney ISD parents and students can use the app to view attendance, classwork, class and activity calendar events, student grade information, and alerts and notifications.

After you download the app from Google Play or the Apple App Store, simply choose your school district name and state and log in with the student’s Home Access Center credentials
If you do not have a Home Access Center account and password, please contact your child's enrolled campus for more information.
Click here to download:
https://www.mckinneyisd.net/app/

Click here for more information:
https://www.mckinneyisd.net/communications/mobile-app/

MISD 2018-19 Calendar

On February 27, 2018, the McKinney ISD Board of Trustees adopted the 2018-19 calendar. This calendar includes an August 20 start date. The 2018-19 school year will end on May 31, 2019.
Click here for the PDF.
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Congratulations to Mrs. Maher

SJMS Hoodie

Order yours today in the front office! 

Spirit Wear

Spirit Wear is now available to purchase!
Order forms are located in the front office, or click HERE. 
Please attach cash or check (SJMS PTO) with order form. 
Support SJMS and show your TIGER PRIDE by purchasing some of our spirit wear.
Thank you - PTO
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​Scott Johnson Middle School
3400 Community Blvd.
McKinney, TX 75071
Phone - 469-302-4900
​School Supply List
SJMS Student Handbook
Bell Schedule
​Dress Code
​Code of Conduct
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Useful Links:
​McKinney Vento Homeless Education Assistance
​This guide is intended to aid the community in connecting homeless teens and their families with agencies and services that can help them.

Where are they now?

Welcome to Naviance!
Naviance is a comprehensive college and career readiness solution for middle and high schools that helps align student strengths and interests to post-secondary goals, and improve student outcomes.
Below is the link to log on. Your user name and password are:...
"s" and your student ID # (no spaces).
If you have questions please contact the counseling office.
http://connection.naviance.com/sjms