We have had a great two weeks and one day at McGowen! Hopefully you are receiving my parent newsletter through our new MISD communication system. Be sure to look for an email about joining Rooms. In the newsletter linked below, you can read directions on how to download the McKinney ISD app.
https://secure.smore.com/n/3pm5w
Have a great weekend!
We realize that some of our buses have been arriving late to McGowen to pick up our students. I have communicated to Durham Bus Services and our MISD Transportation Department about this problem. I have asked them to communicate to parents when the bus is late.
I realize this problem is very frustrating as a parent. Please know that I am working closely with the MISD Transportation Department to try to determine why our students' buses are running late. I apologize for this inconvenience.
One way to track your child on their bus route is to utilize the Bus Zone Tracker App. Please click the link below to view the directions on how to download this free App. Hopefully this problem will resolve soon.
https://www.mckinneyisd.net/page/buszone-bus-tracker-app
McKinney ISD is thrilled to unveil our new mobile app, designed to keep you seamlessly connected and informed. With features like live feed, news updates, and event information, the app ensures you're always up-to-date with the latest district news and activities.
Rooms
A key highlight of the app is the new Rooms system, which aims to enhance communication between parents, students, and teachers by simplifying the digital classroom experience.
Rooms integrates class and enrollment information from the district’s student information system, and streamlines parent-teacher interactions by allowing guardians to chat with teachers directly within the app. Teachers can manage all their messages on a single platform, while students can reach out to their teachers with course-related questions. Rooms is a secure space for student-teacher communication and is monitored by administrators to ensure a safe and effective environment.
https://www.mckinneyisd.net/page/mobile-app
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mckinney-isd/id6502844913
Please take time to read our August 16th McGowen Parent Newsletter that is linked below:
https://secure.smore.com/n/4gv7u
Please take time to read our August 9, 2024 McGowen Parent Newsletter!
https://secure.smore.com/n/wnzgf/preview
We are so blessed to work with amazing MISD district leaders! Thank you to our MISD Superintendent Shawn Pratt, our Deputy Superintendent, Melanie Raleeh, and Molly Hovan, our Executive Director of Elementary Leadership for coming by today to see all of the great things going on at McGowen! We are a great team! #TEAMMCKINNEY #TeamMcGowen ❤️⚓️
We had a great first day of school at McGowen today. We always love seeing Mr. McGowen giving students a high five as they start the school year!
Welcome Back Mavericks! We can't wait to see our returning students and meet our new Mavericks on Thursday, August 8th! It's going to be an awesome year!
Below is a picture of our McGowen 24-25 Instructional Schedule.
We would love for you to join our McGowen PTA. Click below to join for the 24-25 school year. Our McGowen PTA does so much for our students and staff. https://shopmcgowen.square.site/membership?
Our McGowen PTA is selling student spirit shirts. Click the link to order yours today! https://shopmcgowen.square.site/s/shop?
If you ordered school supplies last year from EPI, they will be in your child's classroom tomorrow evening. If not, please click the link to view the grade level school supply lists. Students can bring their supplies to Meet the Teacher night tomorrow. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iSEZZCNeXmOZHbBb5c7Se54Ccfd2KI-FbkrSKBzpUBM/edit
We are so excited about our Meet the teacher night tomorrow! We can't wait to see our returning Mavericks and meet our new Mavericks!
McGowen loves VOLUNTEERS! All volunteers who wish to work with student groups during the 24-25 school year must complete a background check.
Cheers and Tears is Thursday, August 8th! Join PTA in our McGowen Library after you drop off your child on the first day of school!
Please take time to read our Back to School McGowen Parent Newsletter!
https://secure.smore.com/n/aje8y
Back to School Night is Monday, August 5th! We can't wait to see our students! If you ordered your supplies through EPI at the end of last year, they will be in your child's classroom.
School hours have changed. The school day begins at 8:00 am and ends at 3:10 pm.
Get ready to kick off the new school year with McKinney ISD's back-to-school newsletter! Packed with essential updates, helpful tips, and exciting events, it’s your ultimate guide to a successful start. https://www.mckinneyisd.net/bts/
