The Faubion Lion Pride Press

Week of May 13, 2024

Dear Faubion Family,

In this edition of the Faubion Lion Pride Press, we highlight upcoming campus events and thank our PTO for a memorable Teacher Appreciation Week. Kudos to our WOW Program leaders, as we have acknowledged 12,052 positive student actions this school year.

Aristotle once said, "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit." At Faubion Middle School, we make excellence a habit, and we are kind. Parents, thank you for partnering with us in helping your children build quality habits so they will become the leaders of our future.

Go Lions!

- Mr. Boom

Staff V. Student Basketball Game

Our annual Staff V Students basketball game is this Thursday. Tickets are available for purchase during all lunches beginning Monday, May 13. The game will take place during 7th period.

Hawaiian Waters

8th grade parents,

Please submit your Hawaiian Waters paperwork and payment, as the deadline has passed. If you are experiencing financial hardship and need assistance, please let us know.

Here are the forms: English / Español

8th Grade Promotion Ceremony Details

Please follow this LINK for details of our Promotion Ceremonies on Thursday, May 23.

Thank You to Our PTO!

Our PTO was so amazing in providing a memorable week for the teachers at the best middle school in the state of Texas. Part of what makes us so great is our parent involvement! Please enjoy this VIDEO, created by our PTO to share all the amazing things they did for our staff this week!

New Spirit Wear from our PTO!

As the weather gets cooler, please consider shopping from our PTO! The PTO recently refreshed their inventory, which includes sweatpants. Please go to www.faubionpto.com and shop at your convenience!

Copy Volunteers Needed

We are needing volunteers to help our fabulous Faubion teachers by making copies for them! You are welcome to come at any time during the school day on the date you signed up. There are multiple opportunities to help, so click on the link to find a time that works for you! We appreciate you!

Link for Copy Room SignUp: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AACA62AAAF8C16-copy#/

Link to MISD Background Check: https://www.mckinneyisd.net/human-resources/volunteer/

The WOW Positive Behavior Program

Stanford University professor Carol Dweck conducted a study to determine the impact of recognition. She found that applauding effort is more beneficial for students in building a growth mindset than recognizing positive outcomes. Since we want our students to do their best every day, we celebrate effort by acknowledging students both in the classroom and throughout the entire school. We hold random drawings every Wednesday to select winners.

So far this year, 12,052 positive student actions have been acknowledged by teachers!!

Ayla Richey, 6th grade Faubion student, has earned more WOW recognitions than any other student on campus. She received the "Every Student, Every Day" award from McKinney ISD. Additionally, we use the WOW program to select the winners of our quarterly Lions Pride Award.

Chick-Fil-A, Dillas, Market Street of McKinney, Jeremiah's in McKinney, CUTX, New York Life, our PTO, the Faubion Orchestra, and Tropical Smoothie Cafe are contributing to the cause! If you know of a local for-profit or non-profit business or individual that would like to donate items or money, please let us know. We would love to highlight those who impact our work in building the leaders of our future!

Cell Phone Policy

Cell Phone Policy - At your convenience, please listen to the Simon Sinek video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNgQOHwsIbg) about the harmful effects of cell phones and the importance of interpersonal communication. We do not allow cell phones or ear buds to be out during classroom periods. We also do not allow cell phones in restrooms. Please help us reinforce this expectation, as we want to engage your child in high-quality instruction from bell-to-bell in every class, every day.

McKinney ISD Student Handbook

All students in McKinney ISD are to follow the rules set in the student handbook. Please visit https://www.mckinneyisd.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023-2024-Student-Handbook-Final-Revised-080323.pdf for the handbook that you signed for your student as part of registration.

Traffic and Pick-Up Guidelines

As you are planning for picking up your child after school, here are FMS expectations:

1) Adhere to the "No Parking" signs, which means no parking/stopping/standing. Streets affected are southbound Paula, northbound Isola, northbound Hollis, and southbound Duvall.

2) Do not enter the McKinney ISD Central Office parking lot or the FMS gym parking lot.

3) You may use parking in front of Ron Poe stadium, where there is ample parking and access to go north, east, or south after picking up your child.

4) Duvall is one-way street (southbound only) on the south side of Josephine.

5) Dropping off children in front of the cafeteria is not allowed in the mornings.

Note: The speed limit for the entirety of the one-mile block surrounding Faubion, Central Office, and Al Alford Field has a speed limit of 20 miles per hour during drop-off and pick-up hours. Please adhere strictly to this law, as there are several school buildings in the vicinity.

Clubs and Organizations

We are focused on making sure that all students are an active member in at least one club/organization in order to become more engrained in our school community and also help with academic performance.

We have several well established clubs and organizations on campus, including Academic UIL, Student Council, Youth and Government, the Kindness Club, and more. All clubs are student-led and guided by a faculty sponsor. Please follow this LINK for a listing of our clubs.

Mental Health Awareness for Parents

Keep Talking: Mental Health Awareness for Parents https://tinyurl.com/misdcares

We invite you to explore our self-guided course to learn about common mental health conditions, resources for assistance, and wellness practices that will support your family. You’ll be empowered to teach your child positive coping strategies and resiliency skills. This course can be accessed on-demand from the privacy of your home.

How to Stay Updated

Staying current on information is easy, if you know where to look! For school-wide information, you can visit us at:

School website - schools.mckinneyisd.net/faubion;

Twitter - twitter.com/faubionmiddle; and

Facebook - facebook.com/faubionms.

Our counselor webpage is https://fmscounselors.weebly.com/, and our PTO website is faubionpto.com.

Please visit all of these sites regularly to stay updated. Make sure to check your child's grade regularly in Home Access Center (HAC) at https://hac.mckinneyisd.net and view coursework in Canvas at https://canvas.mckinneyisd.net.

You may monitor your child's grades and attendance by using the Home Access Center.

Here are the steps to follow:

1) Please make sure that you are using Google Chrome as your browser.

2) Go to https://sso.mckinneyisd.net

3) Enter your login credentials. If you need assistance with your login information, please reach out to your child's house secretary:

A-G: Mrs. Olvera - dolvera@mckinneyisd.net or 469-302-7005

H-O: Mrs. Perea - lperea@mckinneyisd.net or 469-302-6911

P-Z: Mrs. Dedman - odedman@mckinneyisd.net or 469-302-6917

Nurse Megan Ganter - mganter@mckinneyisd.net or 469-302-6914

Drug Use Prevention: McKinney ISD offers a Canvas course called "Talk it up! Prevention resources for parents," which is full of drug prevention resources. Please visit the following LINK, bookmark it, and review it at your convenience. Our district truly embodies the "Live Kind" mindset in taking care of the entire child. Our district Substance Use Prevention Committee works hard to make the content relevant, engaging, and timely. Our counselors are also equipped with lots of resources to assist you, so if you need anything please reach out to us.

Faubion Model of Learning

McKinney ISD provides a district-wide standard, called the Model of Instruction, which guides teacher teams in planning, instruction, and classroom culture. With input from our extended leadership team, we created a standard for scholarly behavior in every classroom. Our teachers use the Model of Learning, guiding students on how to behave and think as a scholar. This model reinforces the characteristics of a McKinney ISD graduate.