The orchestra Fall Concert is next Thursday, Oct 3 at 7 pm in the auditorium. Also we have a TMEA Honor String Orchestra Recording Festival on Friday, Oct 11 at Allen Performing Arts Center.

Key Club volunteered at an event to help special needs adults in a fishing derby.

Yearbooks are available online at http://yearbookforever.com . The price goes up January 1st so buy today and save.

MHS Boys Soccer delivered hand-written and signed thank-you cards to the SPED team for winning Teacher of the Week.

Literacy Club Project Lit is hosting this Saturday @ Snug Café on the square downtown McKinney 630 PM – 1000 PM. The event is free and attendees can choose to perform or just support. Any questions can be directed to Samantha Woodson @ swoodson@mckinneyisd.net

Geor'Darrius Mays and Ashley Wolverton

Your MHS Girls Golf Teams played at the Stonebridge Ranch Hills Golf Course today. All 3 teams competed in there division. The Varsity team shot a team total 310, best team for me as a coach at MHS, and came in 4th place out of 18 varsity teams. In the JV Division, the team came in 3rd place. Here are their individual scores:

Varsity

Paige Wood 69 6th place individual and Personal Best Score

Sarah Hurd 78

Peyton Frazier 79

Sophie LaLonde 84 Personal Best

Madison Tremble 86

JV1

Karsyn Walker 92 5th place JV Division

Morgan Mir 102

Peyton Chin 120

Katherine Nelson Ortiz 125

Kailey Duggan 131

JV2

Caroline Kelley 121

Hailey Vizier 130

Anna Reich 144

Presley Hazelwood 157

Alannah Kenney WD

ASL Club Silent Game Night observing Deaf Awareness Month: Monday, Spet 30, 5-7 pm in the Downstairs Flex Space. Bring a board game, cards, snacks, drinks, etc.

This is a VOICE-OFF SIGN ONLY event hosted by ASL Club. Teachers and students are welcome!

Friday, September 27

2:30 pm - Detention, Downstairs Flex

3:00 pm - Tennis vs. McKinney Boyd, Away

5:30 pm - Volleyball vs. Plano East, Away

7:00 pm - Football vs Allen, Away

Saturday, September 28

Band Marching Contest

Monday, September 30

5:00 pm - ASL Club Game Night, Downstairs Flex

5:00 pm - McKinney Gifted & Talented Alliance Family Night, PAC, Cafe & Socratic Stairs

2:40 pm - French Club Meeting, C226

Tuesday, October 1

2:30 pm - Computer Science Club, B107

2:30 pm - Choir Region 25 Round 1 All-State Auditions

Wednesday, October 2

7:00 am - Last Call Senior Pictures, PAC Lobby

3:00 pm - Yoga, B228

Thursday, October 3

7:00 am - 3:00 pm - Blood Drive, Downstairs flex

2:30 pm - STEP Team Meeting, F101

3:00 pm - Engineering Club, F130

6:30 pm - Soccer Parent Meeting, Cafeteria

7:00 pm - Soccer Girls Parent Meeting, Upstairs Flex

7:00 pm - Orchestra Fall Concert

Friday, October 4

2:30 pm - Detention, Downstairs Flex

5:30 pm - Volleyball vs McKinney Boyd, Away

Saturday, October 5

7:00 am - ACT Practice Test, F100

7:30 am - SAT Special Testing, F122

8:00 am - Cross Country vs. Decatur, Joe Wheeler Park

Monday, October 7

2:30 pm - ASL Club Meeting, B228

2:40 pm - French Club Meeting, C226

3:00 pm - Tennis vs 2nd Round of District Tournament

7:00 pm - Marquette Booster Club Meeting, F100

Tuesday, October 8

8:30 am - Fire & Lockout Drill

2:30 pm - Computer Science Club, B107

5:00 pm - Football Varsity Team Dinner, Cafeteria

6:00 pm - Choir Fall Concert, PAC

6:30 pm - Volleyball vs. Prosper, Away

Wednesday, October 9

3:00 pm - Yoga, B228

Thursday, October 10

8:00 am - Cross Country vs. Wylie, Founders Park

11:00 am - Superintendent's Student Advisory Meeting

2:30 pm - STEP Team Meeting, F101

3:00 pm - Engineering Club, F130

3:00 pm - Tennis vs 3rd Round Tournament

6:00 pm - Swimming & Diving vs. Plano

7:00 pm - Football vs. Plano

Friday, October 11

12:45 pm - Faculty vs. Students Basketball Game

2:30 pm - Detention, Downstairs Flex

5:30 pm - Volleyball vs Allen

Saturday, October 12

6:45 am - District Credit by Exam

7:00 am - Band Marching Contest

Monday, October 14

NO School

Tuesday, October 15

5:30 pm - Volleyball vs Plano, Away

2:30 pm - Computer Science Club, B107

Wednesday, October 16

3:00 pm - Yoga, B228

5:00 pm - Football Varsity Team Dinner, Cafeteria

Thursday, October 17

8:00 am - Golf vs. Prosper, West Ridge Golf

2:30 pm - STEP Team Meeting, F101

3:00 pm - Engineering Club, F130

6:00 pm - Swimming & Diving vs. Plano West

Friday, October 18

8:00 am - Cross Country vs. District 9-6A, Norbuck Park

2:30 pm - Detention, Downstairs Flex

5:30 pm - Volleyball vs. Plano West

7:00 pm - Football vs Plano West (HOMECOMING)

Saturday, October 19

7:00 am - Band Marching Contest

8:00 am - Vocal Majority MEF Benefit Concert, PAC

All students who have NOT completed a new 2019-2020 Free & Reduced applications will automatically be dropped from the program effective September 27, 2019. This is in accordance with USDA regulations regarding the 30 day carryover eligibility. Stop by the front office to pick up and application or here is a link to submit the application online www.mckinneyisd.schoollunchapp.com

There will be blood drive sign ups during all lunches from now until October 1st. One donation can help help save three lives! Find student council booth at lunch to find out more information! Thank you - DASH Committee

Marquette Mini Camp for students currently in K-5th grade. 10/05/2019 from 9:00-12:00 in the MHS performing arts center. See attached flyer and registration form for additional information and cost.

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month! This is a 3 minute video about Dyslexia: https://youtu.be/11r7CFlK2sc

Please join us on Tuesday, October 1st to dress in gray which is the official color of dyslexia awareness!

Did you know?......

1. Dyslexia is the most common learning disability. Individuals with this medical condition have difficulty in the areas of language processing.

2. 1 in 5 people suffer from dyslexia.

3. Dyslexia ranges from mild to severe. Around 40% of people with dyslexia also have ADHD. And those with dyslexia use about 5 times more energy to complete mental tasks.

4. Dyslexia is not a disease so there is no cure.

5. Dyslexics do not “see” words backwards. The “b-d” letter reversal for example is mainly caused by deficits in interpreting left and right.

6. Dyslexia does not reflect an overall defect in language, but a localized weakness within the phonologic module of the brain where sounds of language are put together to form words or break words down into sounds.

7. People with dyslexia are usually more creative and have a higher level of intelligence!

8. Those with dyslexia use only the right side of the brain to process language, while non-dyslexics use three areas on the left side of the brain to process language.

9. Children have a 50% chance of having dyslexia if one parent has it. And a 100% chance if both parents have it.

10. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that 15% of the population of the US has dyslexia.

Parking permits are required to park on MHS property.

PARKING STEPS:

1. Completion of application, including adhering to Parking policies and Automobile Search policy.
   
2. Complete google form: https://preview.tinyurl.com/2020MHSParking
   
3. Copy of Drivers License
   
4. Copy of current car insurance
   
5. Check (payable to MHS) or cash $60-- during lunches in Room C227
   

There are a limited number of parking spaces.

Freshman, Sophomore and Junior families: MHS is offering the opportunity for students to take a full-length practice ACT and SAT this Fall. This is a practice test and the scores cannot be used to apply to colleges but will provide an opportunity for students to practice under timed conditions.

Space is limited. Cost is $20 for each test. 100% of the proceeds go back to MHS. If you are interested in your student taking a practice exam register at: https://www.revolutionprep.com/partners/6094/

ACT Practice Exam

October 5th

9:00am-1:00pm

MHS F-100

SAT Practice Exam

November 2nd

9:00am-1:00pm

MHS F-100

Monday, October 7 - FAFSA Workshop

• 6:30pm at MHS, B115

Monday, November 4 - FAFSA Workshop

• 6:30pm at Boyd, Library

Senior Parents:

The FAFSA (financial aid application for college) opens October 1st! This will need to be completed as soon as possible for your senior! If you need any help completing this please come to one of the below workshops. These workshops are not a presentation but a chance for families to sit down with the MEF College Advisors and complete the application. Please bring all SSNs, Driver’s Licenses, 2018 W2s and 2018 tax information with you to the workshops. Computers are limited so if you have a laptop we recommend that you bring it with you.

Schools reap the benefits when the Crape Myrtle Trails of McKinney Foundation donates $5 to schools’ P.E. Department for every registered runner, regardless of age, location, race, or district, who lists a school during the online registration. It's a great way to not only encourage healthy habits for our youth but also provides grant money into our schools P.E. Depts. to build on the healthy habits for our kids. Last year, $4,500 total grants were awarded to area schools – with the top three schools – McClure 1st place, Wilmeth 2nd Place, and Evans 3rd Place. See attached PDF flyer below for more information. To register as a runner: http://getmeregistered.com/CMTMcKinney5K

Please join us for the MISD Substance Use Prevention Committee for a time for getting resources, finding out about social media trends, conversation starters with you children and learning about substance use awareness. Bring a friend! See the attached flyer.

What: 3rd annual Bedrooms, Backpacks and Beyond

When: Oct. 12th from 9 am-12 pm

Where: McKinney High School

**For more information, check out the story in the McKinney Courier-Gazette…https://starlocalmedia.com/mckinneycouriergazette/news/mckinney-isd-event-offers-resources-education-in-youth-drug-use/article_f392a1da-de10-11e9-8160-d3bf8a7d4bde.html

**Check out to learn even more about resources and strategies for helping your children as they navigate school and the world beyond. Take a look…or see the attached…https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bcm22t1P7tAlQV9wrLK4PZ-ARODf2-0dOdHgV0db9q0

The MISD P.O.W.E.R. Parenting Fall Schedule is now available. These FREE resources have been designed to serve parents with children of all ages. Join us to explore strategies to effectively communicate, understand developmental issues, provide positive discipline, and relate to your child. We have planned a variety of options to fit your schedule including daytime, evening, weekend and online options. Learn more here.

The MISD P.O.W.E.R. El horario de otoño para padres ya está disponible. Estos recursos GRATUITOS han sido diseñados para servir a padres con niños de todas las edades. Únase a nosotros para explorar estrategias para comunicarse de manera efectiva, comprender problemas de desarrollo, proporcionar disciplina positiva y relacionarse con su hijo. Hemos planeado una variedad de opciones para ajustarse a su horario, incluidas las opciones diurnas, nocturnas, de fin de semana y en línea. Aprende más aquí

Flu Season is upon us so take charge and get in front of it…Remember get a flu vaccination and washing your hands are the best defenses. See attached.

We would like to remind all parents of the importance of keeping sick children home. Recently we have had many students out with Strep Throat, a stomach virus, and a few with the FLU. When a student comes to school ill, he/she can spread illness by coughing, touching his/her nose/mouth and then touching objects that other students come in contact with. Remember that fever is not the only sign of true illness and that fever is usually a late sign of an illness, or an illness that is progressing.

If your child is out sick remember to always send in a note from the medical provider or a parent note.

MISD Health policies are in place to help insure a healthy school where students can learn and grow. Please take a moment to review the exclusions that are attached.

Hand washing is one of the easiest and best ways to prevent the spread of disease. Direct contamination of your mucus membranes (eyes, nose and/or mouth) is how many infectious diseases enter your body. So let's work together to decrease the risk of contracting and spreading illnesses by following these three simple rules:

· Wash your hands when they are dirty and before you eat.

· Do not cough or sneeze into your hands (use your sleeve, elbow or shoulder

instead).

· Never put fingers in your eyes, nose or mouth.

Remember...you are responsible for keeping yourself healthy!! Be as nice to yourself as you are to others.

Stay Healthy,

Your MHS Health Team

Angela, Ginger, Nicole

Clinic: 469-302-5730

The next Immunization Care Van:

When: Thursday October 10, 2019

Where: Lawson Early Childhood Center 500 Dowell St

Time: 5:00-7:00 pm

The Care Van offers FREE vaccines to children who are uninsured, have Medicaid, are American Indian or Alaskan Native or who have private insurance that does not cover vaccines. Infants to 18 years of age. And Passport Health Passport Health will be available to vaccinate children ages 6 months to 18 years with AETNA,BCBS or United Healthcare insurances.

For health concerns or questions, please contact your school nurses at 469-302-5730

MHS Health Team,

Angela, Ginger, Nicole

Here is a 30 second video that has been approved for you to use how you wish. https://youtu.be/zYuyS1Oq8gY

Parents please remind your students to bring and wear their ID badge everyday. The ID badge must be worn around the neck, NOT in your pocket or backpack. This is for their safety.

Senior tribute submissions for the yearbook are due Oct. 10. Visit www.yearbookforever.com to reserve your space today or email thelionseniorads@gmail.com with any questions.

We are the original, the beacon, the bridge between the past and the future for the city of McKinney.

Email: aarbabi@mckinneyisd.net
Website: http://www.schools.mckinneyisd.net/mhs/
Location: 1400 Wilson Creek Parkway, McKinney, TX, United States
Phone: 469-302-5700