A message from Dr. Curry...

Hello Tiger Parents,

Happy Monday!  I was able to go to the MNHS vs. MHS game last Thursday night and see the new stadium...WOW.  It is amazing.  I highly encourage you to take your family out to a game.
 
School-Wide Fundraiser Kickoff - September 7th!
Fundraisers are a necessary thing for schools and your support is tremendous.  We appreciate all the support that has been given to PTO because the money raised goes directly back to our students and pays for things like 8 th   grade End of Year Celebration, teacher grants, and much more.  Another type of fundraiser can come d irectly from the school.  I try very hard to have fundraisers that are easy for you to participate in and beneficial to the school.  Sometimes it is needed based on things we want to accomplish for our school.  I will kick-off a school-wide fundraiser soon, and I didn't want there to be any confusion about the two different sources for fundraising.  As always, thanks for your generous contributions and participation. 
 
A new district initiative being passed down from Dr. McDaniel is called "LIVE KIND."  I think we can all agree that in these crazy times, we can all use a little more kindness in our lives.  Our students have already started talking about what it means to be kind and what that looks like.  We will continue to discuss ways to show kindness in everything we do.  More to come about Live KIND.  #MISDLivesKind   #SJMSTigerPride
Picture Day is Friday, September 7th, during ELAR classes.  Your child will receive a picture packet with information to order pictures no later than Monday, August 27th.  You can also view packet options on  www.mylifetouch.com  and the Picture Day ID for SJMS is; TX038029Q0.   

This is an exciting time for MISD with the opening of our new stadium.  McKinney North faces McKinney High on Thursday for the official kick-off.  Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate.  Please keep in mind that only clear bags and small clutch purses will be allowed into the stadium.  No backpacks, satchels, or regular purses will be allowed.  Let's have some fun supporting our high school sports by attending this beautiful stadium.

For all our bike riders: Please make sure you are locking your bikes to the rack each day.  We don't want anyone's bike being stolen or moved during the day.  Also, please do not ride on the grass.  Let's walk our bikes around on the sidewalk areas.  Thanks for your help with this!

School Safety
A critical ingredient in the safe school recipe is the uniform classroom response to any incident. Weather events, fires, accidents, intruders and other threats to student safety are scenarios that are planned and trained for by all McKinney ISD schools and District Administration and staff. Historically, schools have taken this scenario-based approach to respond to hazards and threats. Each McKinney ISD classroom is furnished with the Standard Response Protocol poster that provides teachers with readily accessible response procedures and provides information during a crisis event. The attached handout explains Standard Response Protocol that is taught to students, faculty and staff.
Please click the link below to view the Standard Response Protocol parent handout.
https://www.mckinneyisd.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/SRP-Parent-Handout.pdf

Mobile App

Now you can access your student's Home Access Center (HAC) information for  mobile devices using the eSchoolPLU S Family app.  Use the app to view  attendance, classwork, class and activity calendar events, st udent grade information, and alerts and notifi cations.
If you do not have a Home Access Center Account and password, please contact Mrs. Sierra-Diaz for more information @ asierradiaz@mckinneyisd.net . 

Student Insurance
You have the opportunity to purchase accident insurance for your student while they are in school or at a school function.  Please click here, or stop by the front office and pick up a pamphlet for more information.     

Last but certainly not least, tardies and dress code will be enforced this upcoming week.  If your child's outfit is in question, it probably means it is out of dress code.  Please review the   MISD dress code  with any questions about allowable garments and hair. 


Dr. Curry
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Mitch Curry  Ed.D 
Principal, SJMS 
mcurry@mckinneyisd.net 

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Announcements

Picture Day September 7th

Tiger Clawfee

TIGER CLAWFEE is a student run coffee business that we are extremely proud of.  We have been in business for almost two years.  We have accomplished so much, and we are looking forward to accomplishing so much more.  We want you to be part of this amazing opportunity.  We are looking for hardworking, committed interns.  Let's give back to our school by continuing the success of Tiger Clawfee!!  

Please READ and ANSWER each question thoroughly and accurately. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. L. Johnson (ljohnson@mckinneyisd.net) or Mrs. C. White (cywhite@mckinneyisd.net) 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1v9-rlsQRAV-hqhC8I0PT-mU7j6HQCdnz4KDHiBVav8k/edit
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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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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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3400 Community Blvd.
McKinney, TX 75071
Phone - 469-302-4900
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​Dress Code
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​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