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MISD WINS - May 9, 2008

May 9, 2008

Welcome to another edition of MISD WINS!, a weekly employee e-newsletter for all McKinney ISD employees.

This issue contains information about streaming video, handing your graduate their diploma, First and Family at North, singing on the porch and a free dinner and a great financial future!

Current Openings

Don't forget to check the most recent list of McKinney ISD job postings.

Have a great weekend!


Top News

McKinney ISD Launches Video Streaming on District Website

McKinney ISD launched video streaming on the district website on Wednesday, May 7. Visitors to the district website can watch videos produced by the MISD Communications department as well as a variety of programs including Campus Road Trip, Inside McKinney ISD and Sports Talk. In addition, visitors can also watch the MET, McKinney ISD Cable Channel 98 live on their computer. Click here, or on the district logo to go to the MISD Video Portal to test drive the streaming video on your computer.

Hand Your Child Their Diploma

McKinney ISD employees who have children graduating this year will be allowed to hand their children their diplomas during graduation ceremonies. Contact the following people at the appropriate school to make arrangements to hand your child their diploma on graduation day:

McKinney High - Lisa Wenzel - lwenzel@mckinneyisd.net

McKinney Boyd - Robin Manson -  rmanson@mckinneyisd.net

McKinney North - Mary Holley - mholley@mckinneyisd.net

First in Family - McKinney North High School

McKinney North High School honored graduating seniors on Thursday, May 8, who will be the first members of their family to graduate from high school. The graduating seniors from McKinney North who were honored were:

Hernandez, Noe

Torres, Nellie

Ross, Daniel

Ramsey, Betia
Flores, Karen
Bergeron, Charles
Bennet, Krystal
Torres, Maira
Ruiz, Veronica
Palma, Jose
Holder, Se'Darius
Hernandez, Angela
Driggars, James
Tejocote, Irving
Fores, Jezhoar

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Student Achievements/Events
 

*FINAL NOTICE* - McKinney North High School Presents Lend Me A Tenor

McKinney North High School will present Lend Me A Tenor May 8 through May 13 in the Black Box Theatre at the school. Show times are 7 p.m. at tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students. Call 469-742-4334 for more information or to make a reservation.

*FINAL NOTICE* - McKinney North High School Choir To Hold Extravaganza 2008 Academy Awards

The McKinney North High School Choir will present Extravaganza 2008 Academy Awards on Friday, May 9 at 7 p.m. in the McKinney North High School Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public and donations will be accepted.

*FINAL NOTICE* - McKinney High School Golden Mane Theatre Presents You're a Good Man Charlie Brown

McKinney High School will present You're a Good Man Charlie Brown May 8 through May 10 in the McKinney High School Black Box Theatre. Show times are 7:30 p.m. and there will be a matinee performance on Saturday, May 10 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10. Ticket reservations are available at mgmtheatre@gmail.com.

*NEW* - McKinney High School Choir To Host 13th Annual Porch Concert

The McKinney High School Choral Music Department will host their annual Porch Concert on Tuesday, May 13 at 7 p.m. The show will be staged on the front porch of McKinney High School located at 1400 Wilson Creek Parkway. Click here, or on the MHS logo for more information or contact Steve Garms at 469-742-5841 or by e-mail at sgarms@mckinneyisd.net.

McKinney High School to Present The Dining Room

The McKinney High School Golden Mane Theatre will present The Dining Room, by A.R. Gurney May 22 through May 24 in the auditorium at McKinney High School. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. and there will be a matinee show on Saturday, May 24 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door and a can food drive will be held. If you bring 10 cans of food, your ticket is free.

Project Graduation Scheduled to Begin on Friday, June 6

Project Graduation 2008 NEEDS YOU ! Organizers of Project Graduation are short on our fundraising goal for this year's event. The group needs to raise another $25,000 for the event that provides a safe celebrating environment for all McKinney ISD 2008 graduates. Companies and sponsors that donate a minimum of $1,000 will be a STAR sponsor and get great media benefits. Pledges made by May 1 will be included on the back of the 1,500 t-shirts to be handed out to all the graduating seniors and volunteers. In addition, the organizers state that at least 300 adult volunteers are also need to hold the event.  Complete Details on how to donate or volunteer are available on the Project Graduation website at www.ProjGrad.com.

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Employee Achievements/Announcements

McKinney ISD and Plano ISD Teachers Team Up to Teach With Jamaica

Teachers from McKinney ISD and Plano ISD are joining forces to provide training, materials and teacher resources for 60 schools in western Jamaica involving elementary and secondary reading, math and special education. The organization, known as Teach with Jamaica, includes four McKinney ISD teachers and administrators and seven Plano ISD employees who are working together to help improve the quality of education for students in western Jamaica. Click here or on the district logo for more information.

Advanced Financial Strategies Financial Planning Dinner/Meeting

Advanced Financial Strategies is holding a financial planning dinner/meeting for teachers on Tuesday, May 13 at the Golden Corral Buffet & Grill at 475 S. Central Expressway at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is free and there will be a 20 minute educational program filled with information especially for Texas Teachers. It is the first step to completing your personalized financial plan. Call 214-938-0573 to make a reservation.

Region 10 Retirement Planning Seminar - May 21

Region 10 Education Service Center Logo

Region 10 Education Service Center will host a free Retirement Planning Seminar to any employee of a Region 10 District on Wednesday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Region 10 offices located at 904 Abrams Rd. in Richardson. Click on the Region 10 logo or here for more information and a link to register for the seminar.

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Upcoming Events

Club 360° Announces Parent's Night Out Dates

Club 360° recently announced the Parent's Night Out dates for the remainder of the 2007-2008 school year. All of the Parent's Night Out events will be held at Evans Middle School and are open to children up to 8th grade who can use the bathroom independently. Friday Night Parent Night Out events are $15 per child, $30 max per family. Dinner and activities are included. Children do not need to be members of the Club 360° program. Contact Brett Hertzog at 469-742-6235 for more information. Click here or on the Club 360° logo for more information and a list of Parent Night Out dates.

Feb. - Aug. Schedule - MISD Pool-Open Swimming/Lessons

The McKinney ISD swimming pool is open to employees throughout the school year. Swimming and diving lessons are also available. Click here or on the picture for recently UPDATED information on swim lessons. For additional information, contact Sam Serio at sserio@mckinneyisd.net. All MISD staff get $10 off each session.
 

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Current Job Openings in McKinney ISD

                                Click here to get additional information about each job posting.

Current Openings Listed Alphabetically

Bennett Elementary School: Special Education Aide - Special Needs
Bennett Elementary School: Third Grade
Burks Elementary School: Bilingual Second Grade Teacher
Burks Elementary School: Fifth Grade Teacher
Burks Elementary School: Music Teacher
Burks Elementary School: Office Clerk - Part Time
Caldwell Elementary School: Campus Office Clerk - Part Time
Caldwell Elementary School: Campus Secretary
Caldwell Elementary School: Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Central Office: Coordinator of Elementary Science
Central Office: Coordinator of Secondary English Language Arts
Central Office: Coordinator of Secondary Science (High School)
Childcare Program: Club 360 Group Leader
Childcare Program: Club 360 Site Assistant
Childcare Program: Club 360 Site Director
Childcare Program: Preschool Afternoon Part-time Staff
Childcare Program: Preschool Morning Part-time Staff
Childcare Program: Preschool Supervisor
Childcare Program: Preschool Support Staff
Cockrill Middle School: Art Teacher
Cockrill Middle School: Assistant Principal
Cockrill Middle School: Campus Office Clerk
Cockrill Middle School: ELAR Teacher
Cockrill Middle School: ESL Aide
Cockrill Middle School: ESL Teacher
Cockrill Middle School: Journalism/Yearbook Teacher
Cockrill Middle School: Library Media Specialist
Cockrill Middle School: Science Teacher
Cockrill Middle School: Spanish Teacher
Cockrill Middle School: Spanish Teacher/Girls Coach
Cockrill Middle School: Technology Teacher/Girls Coach
Cockrill Middle School: Teen Leadership Teacher/Girls Coach
Cockrill Middle School: Theatre Teacher
County Residential Detention Center: ELAR Teacher
County Residential Detention Center: Resource Inclusion Teacher
Crossing Guards
Disciplinary Alternative Education Program: Classroom Aide (position for 08-09 only)
Disciplinary Alternative Education Program: Counselor (position for 08-09 only)
Disciplinary Alternative Education Program: Science Teacher
Dowell Middle School: Library Media Specialist
Dowell Middle School: Science Teacher
Dowell Middle School: Spanish Teacher
Dowell Middle School: STC Aide
Eddins Elementary School: Campus Office Clerk - Part Time
Elementary School Bilingual Teachers
Elementary School PPCD Teacher's
Elementary School Teachers
Evans Middle School: Library Media Specialist
Evans Middle School: PE/Health Teacher/Football & Track Coach
Evans Middle School: Theatre Teacher
Faubion Middle School: Choir Director
Faubion Middle School: ELAR Teacher
Faubion Middle School: ESL Teacher Part-time
Faubion Middle School: Math ESL Sheltered Teacher
Faubion Middle School: Math Teacher
Faubion Middle School: PE Teacher (Boys)
Faubion Middle School: Resource Inclusion Teacher
Faubion Middle School: Science Teacher
Faubion Middle School: Social Studies Teacher
Faubion Middle School: Teacher/Assistant Coach
Faubion Middle School: Theatre Teacher
Finch Elementary School: Bilingual Fifth Grade Teacher
Finch Elementary School: Bilingual First Grade Teacher
Finch Elementary School: Bilingual Third Grade Teacher
Greer Annex: Elementary Bilingual/ESL Coordinator for Math/Science
Greer Annex: Evaluation Specialist (LSSP-Educational Diagnostician)
Greer Annex: Speech Pathologist
LINC: Art Teacher
Maintenance: General Grounds
Maintenance: General Maintenance
Maintenance: Warehouse Assistant
Malvern Elementary School: Bilingual Instructional Specialist
Malvern Elementary School: Instructional Specialist
McKinney Boyd High School: Art Teacher
McKinney Boyd High School: Assistant Principal
McKinney Boyd High School: Associate Principal
McKinney Boyd High School: Counselor
McKinney Boyd High School: Early Childhood/Ready Set Teach Teacher
McKinney Boyd High School: House Secretary
McKinney Boyd High School: Intervention Specialist (position for 08-09 only)
McKinney Boyd High School: Math Instructional Specialist (position for 08-09 only)
McKinney Boyd High School: Resource Inclusion Teacher
McKinney Boyd High School: Science Instructional Specialist (position for 08-09 only)
McKinney Boyd High School: Science Teacher
McKinney Boyd High School: Spanish Teacher
McKinney Boyd High School: Teacher/Assistant Volleyball, Softball Coach
McKinney Boyd High School: Teacher/F-JV Asst. Football/Varsity Asst. Baseball Coach
McKinney Boyd High School: Vocational Agriculture Teacher
McKinney Boyd High School: Vocational Marketing Teacher
McKinney High School: Assistant Band Director
McKinney High School: Band Director
McKinney High School: BCIS, Math or Science Composite/Asst. V FB, Asst. Track Coach
McKinney High School: French Teacher
McKinney High School: Intervention Specialist (position for 08-09 only)
McKinney High School: Math Instructional Specialist (position for 08-09 only)
McKinney High School: Math Teacher (Alg. 1, Alg. 2, Geometry)
McKinney High School: Science Instructional Specialist (position for 08-09 only)
McKinney High School: Sign Language Teacher
McKinney High School: Teacher/Assistant Boys Basketball Coach
McKinney North High School: Intervention Specialist (position for 08-09 only)
McKinney North High School: Math Instructional Specialist (position for 08-09 only)
McKinney North High School: Math Teacher/Freshman Football Coach
McKinney North High School: Science Composite Teacher/Assistant Football Coach
McKinney North High School: Science Instructional Specialist (position for 08-09 only)
McKinney North High School: Science Teacher
McKinney North High School: Spanish Teacher AP/Literature
McKinney North High School: STC Teacher
McNeil Elementary School: Art Teacher - Part Time
Minshew Elementary School: Office Clerk - Part Time
Orchestra Director
Press Elementary School: Attendance Clerk
Press Elementary School: FAC Teacher
Press Elementary School: Kindergarten Teacher
Press Elementary School: Office Clerk - Part Time
Press Elementary School: Third Grade Teacher
Scott Johnson Middle School: Counselor
Scott Johnson Middle School: ESL Teacher
Scott Johnson Middle School: Math Instructional Specialist (position for 08-09 only)
Scott Johnson Middle School: Math Teacher/Girls Coach
Scott Johnson Middle School: Office Clerk
Scott Johnson Middle School: Resource Inclusion Teacher
Scott Johnson Middle School: Science Instructional Specialist (position for 08-09 only)
Scott Johnson Middle School: Teacher/Asst. Football Coach
Substitute Crossing Guards
Valley Creek Elementary School: Elementary Counselor
Vega Elementary School: Third Grade Teacher
Vega Elementary School: Resource Inclusion Teacher
Webb Elementary School: First Grade Teacher
Webb Elementary School: Gifted & Talented Teacher Part-Time
Webb Elementary: PE Teacher/McKinney North High School: Head C.C., Asst. Track Coach
Wilmeth Elementary School: Music Teacher
Wilmeth Elementary School: Resource Inclusion Teacher
Wolford Elementary School: Resource Inclusion Teacher

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Submittals

Submissions to MISD WINS can be completed from the MISD website. Click here to go to the information submission page or click on the MISD WINS logo at the top of this page. You can also submit information through e-mail to the MISD Office of Communications, care of Larry Coker at lcoker@mckinneyisd.net

 
 

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