Renner Middle School eNews

February 10 - Renner PTA Meeting, Library 12 pm with Shepton Principal Jeff Banner

February 12 - Renner Track Informational Meeting, 3:30 pm in Athletics Team Room

February 17 - Staff Development; STUDENT HOLIDAY

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

Our Daily Student Announcements can be viewed HERE

Our Renner Tutorial Schedule can be viewed HERE

Renner’s FTC team was on the winning alliance at the FTC tournament this weekend. As a result of finishing with the first place alliance, the Federal Bot Institute has qualified for the Regional tournament on 2/15 in Wylie!

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.

There is a Track Interest Meeting next Wednesday, February 12th, in the Renner Athletics Team Room. The meeting time is 3:30. Please note that this meeting is for students who would like to run track who are not currently in 1st or 7th period Athletics.

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.

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. The interest meeting is Tuesday, February 13th in the Shepton presentation room. Hope to see you there! 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

Come see Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical at Clark High School on February 6th, 7th, and 8th at 7pm. Tickets are available for advanced purchase at https://tinyurl.com/ClarkHSTheatre and at the door.

Matilda is an incredibly brilliant and kind young girl being raised by shallow and dishonest parents who find her revolting. When she meets her cruel and vindictive headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, on the first day of school, Matilda can no longer simply grin and bear it.

Join us for this totally rad, 80's themed night of fundraising, dancing and fun! SKI Plano is sure to be a night to remember. The Plano ISD Education Foundation (PISDEF) is the 501(c) (3) organization with a mission to help all students in the Plano Independent School District achieve their full potential by providing financial support to educators and academic programs. The organization raises funds that support priority projects for which tax dollars are not available. This year, the supported programs include robotics, AVID, Grants to Educators and more. It is our hope that you will join us and help spread the word about this amazing event. And be sure to dig out your neon sweaters and favorite cassette tracks from the 80's!

For more information or to buy tickets, visit https://www.pisd.edu/domain/1154

Jill Engelking, Principal

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