

Valley Creek Cougargram
January 17, 2025
PRINCIPAL'S NOTE
Dear Valley Creek Families,
Congratulations to Ms. Jaclyn Harrison, 5th grade, who was chosen as our Teacher of the Year! We look forward to her representing our campus at the district recognition event later this year.
Please plan to attend the PTA General Meeting followed by the first annual S.T.E.A.M. Night on Monday January 27th. This will be a fun night of hands on learning and activities for the whole family. If you would like to volunteer or get more information please reach out to our PTA Academic Enrichment VP at: a.enrichmentvalleycreekpta@gmail.com. Flyer with more information is included below!
As a reminder, there is no school Monday January 20th.
Warm regards,
Dr. Ebonee King
Principal
CHARACTER STRONG
VOLUNTEER & VISITOR INFO
Thank you for your compliance and understanding as we follow these district security protocols:
- A valid state or government issued photo ID must be presented each time you visit, volunteer, or pick up a student.
- Please be prepared to present your physical ID upon arrival.
- We are not be able to accept photos of ID's on phones.
- We will not be able to admit anyone to volunteer, visit, or pick up a student that does not present their physical ID.
- A background check is required each school year for people wanting to volunteer in McKinney ISD.
- This includes making copies, PTA events, lunch duty coverage, classroom parties, field trips, and other volunteering that takes place inside and outside our building.
- We encourage all parents and guardians to complete your volunteer application as soon as possible to avoid any delay in the processing.
- Anyone that has not completed a volunteer application and had it approved will not be able to volunteer in any capacity inside or outside of our building.
2024 - 2025 EVENTS
Monday January 20th - NO SCHOOL - Holiday
Tuesday January 21st - Cougar Choir restarts
Safety drill
6:00pm - CEC - School Board Meeting
Thursday January 23rd - Honor Choir restarts
6:00pm-6:45pm - library - 5th grade families only - EF Tours info mtg. - refer to email and RSVP link sent separately
Friday January 24th - Last day of - Kids Heart Challenge
Monday January 27th - PTA - 6:00pm - library - PTA General Meeting
6:30pm - 7:30pm - cafeteria/gym - PTA - S.T.E.A.M. Night - info below - click image to volunteer
Thursday January 30th - 100th Day of School
Monday February 3rd - 7th - 3rd - 5th - Fitnessgram in PE
Thursday February 6th - Safety Drill
Monday February 10th - 3:30pm - 5:30pm - cafeteria - PTA - Talent Show Dress Rehearsal
Wednesday February 12th - 6:00pm - 7:30pm - cafeteria - PTA - Talent Show
Thursday February 13th - Safety Drill
Monday February 17th - NO SCHOOL - Holiday - for students and teachers
Tuesday February 18th - NO SCHOOL - for students - Professional Learning Day for teachers
Friday February 21st - 3rd grade to Plano Symphony Orchestra
Wednesday February 26th - Special Olympics Basketball
VALLEY CREEK, PTA, AND MISD EVENT FLYERS AND INFORMATION LINKS
Links to sites, folders, and information are updated regularly. Flyers for our campus, PTA, and MISD will be advertised at least once and then archived till they expire. Click section titles for access to folders.
(click picture for ticket info)
VCE HELPFUL LINKS
Valley Creek Elementary
Website: https://schools.mckinneyisd.net/valleycreek/
Location: 2800 Valley Creek Trail, McKinney, TX, 75072
Phone: 469-302-4800