EVANS ROAR!!!!

October is Here, and We Are Ready for It!

Don’t Forget: Spirit Night is Tonight!
Join us tonight at Abbott's Frozen Custard to support our school! A fun way to enjoy a treat and show your school spirit.

Mark Your Calendars: MISD’s Bedrooms, Backpacks, and Beyond Event
On Saturday, October 26th, MISD will host "Bedrooms, Backpacks, and Beyond" at McKinney High School. This event offers valuable information for parents on a variety of topics—don’t miss out on this great opportunity!

End of Quarter Grades
Next week is the final week of the quarter! All grades are due by Thursday, October 10, and will be available on HAC by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 18. Please encourage your student to stay on top of their assignments.

Fall Break Reminder

Students will enjoy a mini fall break from October 11 to October 15. We hope they take this time to rest and recharge!

Salvation Army

The Salvation Army Angel Tree registration is open now through October 16th. So, if you need assistance for the holiday season, you need to register now. Go to www.salvationarmyntx.org to apply.

Hearing, Vision, and Acanthosis Nigricans health screenings will be conducted during the first semester of school for all McKinney ISD students. Evans MS Screenings will be conducted throughout the school year for students new to MISD. Texas State Law requires that the following students be screened:

Vision and Hearing:

PK, KG, 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th

All students new to MISD

Acanthosis Nigricans:

1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th

A valid physical government ID is needed to come inside the building. Photos of the ID are not permitted.

Campus Hours: 8:15 AM - 4:15 PM

Please note that visitors will not be allowed on campus before 8:15 AM. If you require assistance before this time, please schedule an appointment in advance.

Carpool Arrival: Students should not be dropped off before 8:15 AM, as there will be no supervision available prior to this time.

Early Pickup: Students cannot be checked out after 3:15 PM.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Please Note: Dates are subject to change. For the most up-to-date calendar, please visit your student's Canvas page.

OCTOBER:

For the month of October, students will complete a career/personality assessment in Naviance. This survey will help students identify their top personality traits and career interests and help them explore future related career paths. Students will also be able to access additional career options by using the RoadTrip Nation section of Naviance, as well as continue to search various colleges/trade schools that focus on careers of interest.

TIP/ACTIVITY:

RoadTrip Nation is a great feature that allows students to explore the paths various professionals have taken to become experts in their professions.

With your student, click on: Careers Tab→ Explore RoadTrip Nation Videos→ Find your road→ Define Your Road

**Select your interests to help you find videos related to careers that may be of interest to you. Select a few videos to watch.

Naviance is a comprehensive college and career readiness software to provide students with college planning and career assessment tools.

Throughout the year, your student will participate in activities focused on college, career, and military readiness, which are designed to help your student identify their interests and learning styles. Naviance will help them make more informed decisions when planning for future classes as well as college and career opportunities.

Other important things to remember:

**This program is ALWAYS available to you and your student, and you can log in anytime through SSO to explore more colleges and careers when you have time.

**It's IMPORTANT to remember that students use the Naviance program all the way through high school, completing assessments, surveys, goal planning, 4-year high school planning, transcripts, college recommendation requests, college applications, scholarship searches, etc.

**If you have questions about Naviance, contact your counselor for help!

Looking for a way to become involved at Evans? PTO is looking for board members! Urgent needs are for Treasurer and Programs Co-Chair. Programs include Teacher Grants, Spelling Bee, Panther Celebration, and 8th grade End of Year party. Contact Tasha Sowards at evansmspto@gmail.com

Spirit Wear is on the PTO website! www.evanspto.com

If you have purchased spirit wear, students may pick it up in the front office.

Please consider helping the teachers by signing up and making copies.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4EA5A82EA0F9CE9-copy2

Monday- UIL parent meeting in cafeteria 6-7pm.

Instructional Coach Day

Cross Country Area Meet @ McKinney North

Tuesday- Football Game/Allen Ereckson

Wednesday- Fire Drill @2:15pm

Band Fall Concert 6pm Gym

Thursday- End of 1st Quarter Report Card Due

Volleyball Game/Allen Ereckson

Friday- NO SCHOOL