Renner Middle School eNews

February 17 - Staff Development; STUDENT HOLIDAY

February 17 - Meet & Greet with PISD Athletic Director

February 18 - Shepton Cheer Interest Practice, 3:45 pm in Renner Gym

February 21 - Renner Theatre One Act Play

February 27 - March 4 - Renner PTA hosts Scholastic Book Fair

March 2 - Middle School Spring Open House, 6 pm

March 6 - Last Day of 3rd 9 weeks

March 9-13 - Spring Break

Our Daily Student Announcements can be viewed HERE

Our Renner Tutorial Schedule can be viewed HERE

Please remember that carpool tends to back up around 8:20 - especially on rainy or cold days. If you are entering carpool at 8:25 or after, your child is likely to be tardy to first period. For current 6th & 7th grade students, it's a good idea to begin adjusting your morning routine now in order to prepare for our earlier start time next school year.

Managing flu season responsibly is a team effort. See our tips and resources on the Plano ISD website and remember to keep students with flu symptoms home until they have been symptom-free for 24 hours.

The health and safety of our students, families and staff are a top priority in Plano ISD. We are operating at a heightened awareness regarding the 2019 novel coronavirus. In our continued efforts to assess risks and keep you informed, Plano ISD wants you to know that we are in contact daily with Collin County Health Services and follow the advice and recommendations from relevant local, state and federal health authorities regarding necessary precautions and protocols. Many of the steps we are already taking during flu season are applicable precautions for novel coronavirus, including encouraging proper hand washing techniques and deep cleaning schools and facilities in high touch areas as needed.

Plano ISD encourages parents and students to remain informed by following our official Plano ISD communications at www.pisd.edu/healthupdate, and by visiting the Centers for Disease Control website at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.

Collin County Health Services provided an update this week explaining the following travel guidelines:

· Travelers entering the U.S. from Hubei Province:

• Travelers who are symptomatic will be subject to immediate quarantine and testing.
• Travelers who are not symptomatic will be quarantined and monitored.
• None of these travelers will be sent home before the end of the quarantine period.
• Travelers entering the U.S. from elsewhere in mainland China:
• Travelers who are symptomatic will observe immediate isolation and testing.
• Travelers who are not symptomatic will be sent home with instructions to monitor symptoms and self-quarantine for 14 days.
• The self-quarantine protocol is recommended for travelers only, as their family members are not considered at risk.
• Plano ISD encourages our families who may be observing a self-quarantine to reach out to Collin County Health Services or to contact your school nurse so that you can be connected to appropriate health resources.

We are approaching this situation with an abundance of care and caution, and want to provide you with current information as we receive it. Plano ISD staff will continue to closely monitor this rapidly evolving situation. Children with symptoms of the flu or a flu-like illness should not be sent to school. We will inform our community as we receive updates, information and resources. If you have further questions regarding coronavirus or other communicable illnesses, please contact your school nurse, or the Plano ISD Health Services Department at 469-752-5991.

Enrollment is now open for the 2020-2021 school year! Preschool starts in September and goes through May. We are open to all children in the DFW area! You do not have to be a Plano resident to attend our preschool.

Tuition is $240 for 4 days per week. (There is no preschool on Friday.) There is a $120 registration fee due upon enrollment. *We offer a PISD teacher DISCOUNT*

Our morning class of 3 year olds meets Monday-Thursday from 8:30-11:00 AM. Our afternoon class of 4-5 year olds meets Monday-Thursday from 12:00-2:30 PM.

***Follow us on Facebook: Search @PlanoWestELC

***For more info: https://www.pisd.edu/Page/6315

Mandy Chidichimo

Preschool Director

Plano West Early Learning Center

5601 W. Parker Rd

Plano, TX 75093

Room A1123

469-752-9787

The 2018-2019 School Report Cards for Renner Middle School has now been released, and posted to the Renner Middle School website www.pisd.edu/renner_ar. The report provides information concerning student performance on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR), as well as information on student enrollment, class size averages, and financial expenditures. The information contained in the School Report Card is described in the “School Report Card Definitions.” The Federal Report Card is also available at https://tea.texas.gov/FRC.aspx. If you have any questions concerning the School Report Cards, please let us know. Thank you for your continued support of Renner Middle School.

Los boletines de informe del gobierno del Estado de Texas del 2018-2019 para la escuela Renner Middle School han sido publicados en el sitio de internet Renner Middle School www.pisd.edu/renner_ar. El reporte proporciona información sobre el rendimiento de los estudiantes en la prueba STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) que es el nombre del programa de evaluación académica para los estudiantes en las escuelas públicas de Texas, así como información sobre estudiantes inscritos, tamaño promedio de la clase y gastos financieros. La información contenida en el reporte de progreso de la escuela es requerida por la ley estatal y se describe en las "definiciones del boletín de informe de la escuela". Si usted tiene alguna pregunta acerca del boletín de informe de la escuela, por favor háganoslo saber. Gracias por su apoyo continúo a la escuela Renner Middle School.

Plano ISD has launched a Family Resource page on the district’s website. This page provides a searchable list that families, community members and school staff can utilize to help find community resources in order to meet a family’s needs. The list is searchable by agency name, zip code and category. Categories include such areas as basic needs (food assistance, housing assistance), health care (medical, dental, vision), and mental health (substance abuse, counseling, etc.). Links to the site will be available on the district webpage and we would encourage you to share this information on your campus website and through eNews.

The family resource page can be found at https://www.pisd.edu/familyresources

Game Admission Fees

Please note the cost of admission to all Middle School athletic events (cash only, smaller bills preferred):

• Adults: $4.00
• Students: $2.00
• PISD Employees: free

Students attending as spectators must have arrangements made ahead of time for transportation following the event.

Go Mustangs!

The Plano ISD stadium bag policy remains in effect for the second semester sports season. Spectators coming to track and soccer events are encouraged to review the guidelines at www.pisd.edu/bagpolicy. (en español)

Becoming a member of the Renner PTA is the easiest way to show your support for our campus, our students and our community. There is NO obligation to volunteer. You DO NOT have to attend meetings or be on any committees. It takes only a few minutes join online through the Renner PTA website. Your membership helps the PTA to provide programs for students, parents & staff, as well as purchasing items for our classrooms to help enrich the educational experience for all students. For more information, please visit their website at www.rennerpta.org.

Attention: Any eighth grader interested in trying out for Freshman cheerleader at Shepton High School may now pick up a packet in the Renner front office. Packets are due in the Shepton Student Center by 4:30 pm on Wednesday, March, 4th.

For any further questions e-mail brittney.day@pisd.edu and nichole.flores@pisd.edu or visit www.sheptoncheer.weebly.com

Jill Engelking, Principal

Website: www.pisd.edu/renner
Location: 5701 W Parker Rd, Plano, TX 75093
Phone: 469-752-5800