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We strive to create a safe and supportive learning environment where all students can thrive, regardless of their background or previous experiences. McReynolds is dedicated to assisting students in realizing and reaching their full potential as responsible, productive, contributing members of society by providing an educational environment in which students are challenged, and excellence is expected from all.

To prepare students for college, careers, and life by providing a rigorous and challenging academic program that is also relevant to the students interest and needs. McReynolds is dedicated to preparing and motivating our students for success in the year 2035. It is our vision to instill in our students critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, and a global perspective. We will uphold high expectations/standards in every aspect of our interactions with every single student each and every day.

Excellence is Expected

Resiliency is Learned

Collaboration is Welcomed

Integrity is Honored

Community is Necessary

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I hope this message finds you well. As we wrap up our second week of the school year, I wanted to take a moment to extend a sincere thank you for your support and dedication.

This week has been nothing short of fantastic. Our students have shown remarkable enthusiasm and commitment as they tackled their NWEA assessments, and their efforts have truly paid off. It's clear that their hard work and your encouragement are making a significant difference.

Your support at home plays a crucial role in helping our students thrive, and we are deeply grateful for your involvement. The positive attitudes and dedication we've seen in our classrooms are a testament to the strong partnership between school and home.

Thank you for helping make this second week such a success. We are excited about the continued progress and achievements that lie ahead and look forward to celebrating many more milestones with you and your children.

Warm regards,

Principal Caesar

Chastity.caesar@houstonisd.org

713-671-3650

30 - FUNTASTIC FRIDAY - Students are able to wear a Marvel Shirt/Superhero/School Spirit/School Colors with appropriate jeans ( no holes, rips, tears, no sagging).

2- No School - Labor Day

3- No Classes - Staff Professional Development Day

5 - Open House starting 5:00p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

17 - HAUL HISD Financial Literacy Night 5:30 - 7:00

19 - Volleyball at McReynolds vs Rice 6:00/7:00 p.m.

27 - Report Cards go home

ALL STUDENTS arriving prior to the start of instruction ( 6:30 - 8:15) will enter through the side gate ( ZINDLER ST/ Courtyard area) and walk up to the first stairs to the cafeteria. Students will not enter through the FRONT DOOR of the school prior to 8:15.

Students will eat breakfast in the cafeteria and will be released at 8:15 to their respective classrooms.

There will be one car rider line for students to enter/exit safely. Students should be on the passenger side of the car so that it is easy for them to exit the car. Please watch for guidance from Staff members that are assisting with traffic.

The Entry gate to the courtyard will be closed promptly at 8:15 a.m. Students who are not in the building by 8:15 a.m. will need to go to the front of the building to enter through the front office. Students arriving after 8:30 will need a PARENT/GUARDIAN to sign them in at the front office. Student will be counted TARDY if they are not in their 1st period classroom at 8:30 a.m.

Walkers will be released first from the building through the dismissal exit ( Courtyard). Students will be walked to the intersection of Zindler and Market. Students will be instructed to stay on the side walk and part in the direction of their destination at the intersection.

If there is a train on the track at dismissal ALL WALKERS WILL BE HELD IN THE CAFETERIA until it is safe to release. Students may receive disciplinary consequences for failure to comply with adult directives. Please know that this measure is put into place for the SAFETY of your child.

Car Riders - will be released after clearing the way of all walkers to Zindler. Please be patient as we will be working to make sure that all students are safe at dismissal. Please do not park on the street in front of the school or near the Post Office. Please use the Car Rider Line for all car pickups.

Excellence is expected. Students should be engaged in their daily learning and should take the opportunity to excel in all classes. Students will be provided tutorials, and interventions daily to be successful throughout the school year. Before school and After school tutorials will begin in September.

Students are expected to engage in all classroom activities which may include but is not limited to turn and talk ( students will turn and talk with a classmate or group about their learning), Whiteboard activity (students utilize a whiteboard to answer their questions), Response Card (students write their responses in complete sentences on a response card and share out), Think-Pair-Share (students will have think time, pair up with a partner and then share out). Students are not allowed to OPT-OUT, it is an expectation that they participate in each activity throughout the instructional period.

In an effort for all students to receive quality instruction please make sure that students are on time and are in class for every period. EVERY PERIOD COUNTS towards daily attendance.

McReynolds is a Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) Campus. This is a framework we have in place to be proactive to behaviors and reward students for following school wide and classroom expectations. We want all Bears to show their ROAR PRIDE each and every day!

McReynolds is a restorative campus and we utilize strategies to help students understand their actions and students will receive appropriate consequences for their actions ( see student code of conduct/student handbook).

MAP Growth scores help teachers check student performance by measuring achievement and growth. Teachers use results to tailor classroom lessons and set goals for students.

MAP Growth tests are unique and adapt to your child’s responses to measure your child’s knowledge. If your child answers a question correctly, the next question is more challenging. If they answer incorrectly, the next one is easier. These results will provide a more complete picture of where your child is on their learning journey— regardless of whether they are on, above, or below their grade level.

Since MAP Growth tests provide immediate and accurate information about your child’s learning, it’s easy for teachers to identify students with similar scores in similar skills and topics and then plan instruction accordingly.

Below is access to the Family Toolkit for NWEA.

Fall 23-24

McReynolds had an overall 17 point gain from last years BOY!

FALL 23-24

McReynolds had an overall 6 point gain from last years BOY in ELA!

Science 23-24

McReynolds had an overall 10 point gain from last years BOY in Science!

Click the picture above to practice the NWEA Assessment.

We need you! We are in the process of forming a PTO for the campus and would love for you all to participate no matter how small or how big. WE NEED YOU. Please reach out to to Mrs. Yolanda Aguilar at yolandaaguilar29@gmail.com if you are interested in helping to kick start the PTO here at McReynolds.

The Shared Decision Making Committee (SDMC) is an advisory group to the school principal except for approval of campus staff development. The principal will consult the SDMC in matters relating to the school educational program, but the principal has the final authority in all decisions.

The SDMC will meet quarterly throughout the school year. The dates will be provided at a later time. Most meetings will be hosted on the campus afterschool. The committee shall include at least two parents of students currently enrolled in the district.

If you are interested in serving as the parent liaison for the SDMC committee please submit your name and contact information to Principal Caesar at Chastity.caesar@houstonisd.org.

Click the picture to sign up!!!

Check your student's grades and attendance through HISD Connect.

Students are prohibited to have food/drinks in the hallway and/or classroom. Students should keep all food and drinks in a lunch-kit or backpack. If items are outside of the backpack or lunch kit the items will be confiscated and not returned. NO GLASS containers. Students should bring individual sized food items, FAMILY SIZED/PARTY SIZE items will be confiscated and not returned. Students are allowed to bring CLEAR WATER BOTTLES ONLY!

Telecommunications Policy

Students are prohibited from using all telecommunication devices such as, but not limited to cellular phones, nintendo switch, Ipads, etc. Such devices must not be visible and must remain turned off during the school day. A student in violation of these rules will have the device confiscated.

1st - Offense - Phone will be confiscated and student will pick up at the end of day

2nd Offense - Phone will be confiscated and released to the Parent/Guardian at the end of the day

3rd Offense or more - $15.00 Administrative fee paid to school and phone returned to Parent/ Guardian

At McReynolds Middle School we do REQUIRE ALL STUDENTS to be in uniform. If students are out of dress code parents will be contacted to bring/provide the appropriate clothing needed for the student.

Students who have continuous dress code infractions will have consequences per the code of conduct/student handbook. If you are in need of support for uniforms please fill out the form here.

When students have been awarded free dress please make sure that your student adheres to the dress code for Free DRESS.

• No tights, leggings, spandex
• No pants with holes, rips, tears,
• No shorts/skirts/dresses above the knee
• No spaghetti strap shirts, crop tops, low cut
• No Crocs, slippers, slides, shoes without backs. Must be closed toed
• No HOODIES allowed at any time
• No clothing with inappropriate messaging/pictures
• No bandanas, head scarves, wraps

If you are in need of support for uniforms please fill out the form here. We have several avenues/sponsors to help support our students in providing uniforms.

We want to thank both of our Sponsors for supporting our students and providing School supplies, donations to help kick off the school year. We thank you for all that you do!

The Zachary McMillian Foundation : https://www.zacharymcmillianfoundation.org/contact

Union Pacific: https://www.up.com/index.htm

Houston Astros Community Partnership - Thank you for donating school supplies to the campus!

HISD Commitments Parental engagement is critical to creating a collaborative community which supports and advocates an equitable learning environment. The Parent/Student Handbook is key to building positive and effective relationships between students, parents, and the district by clearly stating the expectations, guidelines, and procedures for Houston ISD. We request all students and parents to become familiar with this handbook and use it as a general reference guide for information and guidance during this school year. Please read the handbook thoroughly.

If you have questions, contact your campus principal. Of note, the Student Code of Conduct (SCC) is a separate resource and can be obtained either on the district website or at your campus.

The SCC provides comprehensive information regarding the following:

• HISD behavior management expectations

• Description of prohibited conduct

• Disciplinary options, methods, and consequences for preventing and addressing student misconduct

• Behavior framework

• The district process for administering disciplinary consequences.

This handbook remains in effect during summer school and at all school-related events and activities outside the school year until an updated version becomes effective for the next school year. If there is a conflict between the SCC and the Parent/Student Handbook, the terms of the SCC will govern.

https://www.houstonisd.org/studenthandbook

Texas House Bill 114 - All students caught vaping or in possession of any type of component of a vape regardless of the substance on school property or during school related activities will result in district assigned consequences.

VAPE = DAEP

Students in possession of Illegal items will receive appropriate consequences per campus/district policy.

Houston Independent School District will provide free breakfast and lunch to students in the Community Eligibility Provision Program (CEP) for the 2024-2025 school year, but all parents/caregivers will still need to fill out a new socioeconomic form (SIF) which is available at the front desk.

All enrolled McReynolds students will receive free breakfast and free lunch. Students may bring their lunch must be in a lunch kit or backpack. No glass containers allowed. No food may be eaten in the classrooms.

ALL 7th and 8th grade students are qualified at the beginning of the year to attend the annual DYAD trip. 7th Grade students will have an opportunity to travel within the United States, and all 8th Grade students will have an international trip. The trip is funded by the district including airfare, hotel accommodations, food, and entry to visitor sites. 8th Grade students are able to get a passport free of charge as well to be eligible for the trip.

Eligibility:

• Must not be suspended at any time during the school year
• Must not miss more than 3 days in the school year

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Website: https://www.houstonisd.org/mcreynolds
Location: 5910 Market Street, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 713-671-3650
Twitter: @McReynolds_HISD