Wilmeth Elementary Newsletter

This month we’re talking about Gratitude! The dictionary defines it as: “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” The definition we are using in class is:

Gratitude: choosing to appreciate the people and things in our lives.

Over the course of the month, we will talk about amazing people who demonstrate Gratitude in various ways. We will talk about what we are grateful for in ourselves and in others.

Character Strong Family Newsletters

Kindergarten Family Connection -Gratitude

1st Grade Family Connection -Gratitude

2nd Grade Family Connection -Gratitude

3rd Grade Family Connection -Gratitude

4th Grade Family Connection -Gratitude

5th Grade Family Connection -Gratitude

McKinney ISD strives to provide a safe and secure environment for our students, staff and community. All threats and all reports of suspicious activity are thoroughly investigated by our Safety & Security department, in conjunction with the McKinney Police Department. Unfortunately, false reports of violence to schools are trending, and in an effort to impede this kind of illegal behavior, we want everyone to understand the consequences of saying or making a fake threats.

Maintaining a safe school environment is our highest priority. We are sharing the video below so you are informed of current practices. This applies to students who have reached the age of culpability, in the state of Texas, that is 10 years old. We want everyone to enjoy a safe, positive elementary experience and always want to partner with you when discipline issues arise. However, there are some instances where the consequences are beyond our control. We hope this helps you feel informed and allows you the opportunity to have conversations with your child to support their understanding of the power of words. At this time, this information is being shared proactively, we are not sharing in response to a threat to/at Wilmeth.

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A new edition of McKinney ISD's digital newsletter is now available online. In today's edition:

• School Board Summary for the September 23rd Meeting (Video)

• Save the Date: Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences

• McKinney Fire Department Safety Squad Program Brings Safety Lessons to MISD Second Graders

• McKinney ISD Band Night 2024 (Video)

• Vapes and THC: What Parents Need to Know

• Your Words and Actions Matter – Help Keep Our Schools Safe (Video)

• McKinney ISD Teaching and Learning Department Announces Partnership with NOVOS FiBER

• MISD National Merit Semifinalists Announced

• Living A Legacy Life at Eddins Elementary (Video)

• Teacher Spotlight: MHS' Kaylee Land Now Leads the Program that Helped Launch Her Teaching Career

https://www.mckinneyisd.net/page/september-27-2024-newsletter

Providing a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors is among our highest priorities. Our school district has undertaken a number of necessary steps toward preparing staff and students for emergencies, securing facilities, and working cooperatively with law enforcement/emergency services.

Click this link to learn more about McKinney ISD's Safe and Secure programs and initiatives.

The handout linked explains the Standard Response Protocol that staff and students follow and practice throughout the year. Please use this link to view the Standard Response Protocol handout.

Helpful Links:

School Menus

Meal Prices & Payment

My School Bucks (online cafeteria payment system)

Free/Reduced Lunch (participants complete each year)

24-25 ALPHA Information

24-25 ALPHA Instructional Dates

24-25 ALPHA Testing Dates

Mondays- ALPHA day for Wilmeth's 1st & 2nd Graders

Mondays - ALPHA day for Wilmeth's 3rd Graders

Thursdays & Fridays- ALPHA day for Wilmeth's 4th & 5th Graders

**Please note: Alpha classes will be at Walker Elementary.

Possession and Use of Personal Telecommunications Devices, Including Cell Phones, and Other Electronic Devices (See Appendix I) The district permits students to possess personal cell phones for safety purposes; however, these devices must remain turned off during the instructional day, including during all testing, unless they are being used for approved instructional purposes. Devices should be kept in student backpacks during the school day.

MISD Student Handbook

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Wilmeth Office Email: wilmethoffice@mckinneyisd.net
Website: https://schools.mckinneyisd.net/wilmeth/
Location: 901 La Cima Drive McKinney, Tx 75071
Phone: 469-302-7400