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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

23-27 - Red Ribbon Week

25 - Football vs Holland @ Cowart

30 - Homecoming vs Forest Brook @ Dyer Stadium

1 - STEM Night

10 - Student Holiday ( Staff Workday)

17 - Report Cards

20 -24 - Thanksgiving Break

30 - SDMC Meeting @ 5:30

National Stop Bullying Day, which falls on the second Wednesday in October, schoolchildren, their teachers and their parents spend time learning about bullying and recognizing how they can prevent it. It calls on schools and organizations to bring together children, educators, and parents for the sake of preventing bullying situations. Bullying can come in many forms, and victims can feel helpless or unsure of how to stop the situation. While bystander intervention is an effective way to stop bullying in real-time, understanding how it can be prevented can be even more important.

Bullying Resources: https://www.houstonisd.org/Page/106693

It is imperative that STUDENTS are on time so that they do not miss out on INSTRUCTION. Students are highly encouraged to arrive to campus by 7:45 so that they have ample time to eat breakfast and then be released to their classrooms by 8:15. Students will be counted TARDY at 8:30 a.m. If students are arriving late to campus, Parents will need to walk students to the front office to sign students in.

All visitors must show ID upon entering the vestibule. Students will not be released to anyone without an ID, and not listed on the EMERGENCY PICKUP list.

Actions for Happiness....allow you to prioritize what is necessary for you to succeed each and every day. Try following the OPTOMISTIC Calendar for the month of October.

During the week of October 23- October 30th students are participating in RED RIBBON/Homecoming week.

Monday students are allowed to wear RED Shirts with appropriate jeans

Tuesday - Thursday students will need to be in regular school dress code with theme day

Friday students will be able to wear school appropriate jeans/clothing for Tacky Day.

Monday, October 30, 2023, students are allowed to wear jeans with Maroon colored shirts.

If students are found not within district/campus approved clothing Parents/Guardians will be called to bring appropriate clothing.

Due to unforeseen circumstances The HOMECOMING DANCE has been cancelled. Students will still participate with homecoming voting for the homecoming court and the winners will be announced on Friday during lunches.

Artwork must be submitted by November 13, 2023. Winner will be notified on November 17, 2023.

Artwork cannot contain the following:

•Artwork that contains trademarked images or brands, such as Characters, HP, Google, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, etc… • Do not put personal identifiable information on the artwork (This is being cybersafe) • No professional assistance allowed, must be student’s own work • No inappropriate or offensive language, images.

WHAT TO SUBMIT: Students are asked to submit their own original electronic created artwork. Adults may offer minimum support but not aid in the creative process. • Vector format (eps or ai) • Convert all fonts to outlines • Provide black and white (one color) and full-color version • Adobe Illustrator files preferred • Provide a pdf or jpg proof of final artwork • Dimension no larger than 10" x 10", no smaller than 5" X 5" • A short essay and or video of the design concept (max 600 words for the essay, 2 minutes for video) and how the artwork applies to cybersecurity in HISD. Submit Entries to: ITTraining@HoustonISD.org

Winners will receive campus recognition, teacher recognition, and printed poster and flier to display at their campus of their artwork.

The district is excited to kick off the HISD annual Holiday Greeting Card contest featuring student art designs chosen by Superintendent Miles. The lucky winner will receive recognition on the HISD website, a set of special HISD Holiday cards, and be invited to a special reception hosted by the Superintendent. There will be a winner selected from each school level and announced at the reception. Students will be given information on the campus to participate. Last day to submit is October 27, 2023.

Criteria for greeting card:

• Art elements are balanced and work well together/Art is inviting (Composition)
• Art is unique and conveys thoughts of the holiday experience (Creativity)
• Art is well made, balanced, and has adequate signs of thoughtfulness and artist self-reflection.(Craftmanship)

Parents it is an expectation that if a student is a car rider they will be picked up in the arrival/dismissal area (courtyard on the side of the school). Please help us keep all students safe during arrival and dismissal.

ALL STUDENTS arriving prior to the start of instruction ( 6:45 - 8:25) 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 gates/doors of the school prior to 8:30.

Students will eat breakfast in the cafeteria and will be released at 8:15 to their respective classrooms. Breakfast starts at 7:00 a.m.

There will be one car rider line for students to 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 8:25 a.m. Students who are not in the building by 8:30 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. Students 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 and part in the direction of their destination at the 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.

Car-Rider Tags - All students will receive a car rider tag for inclement weather dismissal days. This will help to alleviate students having to walk in the weather or waiting for longer periods for dismissal. Please review the assigned car number with your student so that they know their car rider number should they need to use the car rider line.

Students must have a CLEAR BACKPACK. Students are not allowed to have mesh backpacks/full colored backpacks. Students are allowed a small purse that can fit into the backpack, no backpack purses allowed.

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. If you are in need of support for uniforms please reach out to our WRAP-AROUND Specialist Mr. Gutierrez. Please see the uniform requirements below. Students ARE NOT ALLOWED TO WEAR JEANS DURING THE WEEK! Students must wear matching sweatshirt/sweater that is their grade level uniform color. No Hoodies are allowed in the building. No head scarves, bonnets, bandanas are allowed.

The Houston Independent School District has established as one of its primary goals the provision of a high- quality educational program for each student in a safe school environment free of disruptions that interfere with the educational process. The purpose of this Code of Student Conduct is to inform all students and parents of their rights and responsibilities and HISD’s expectations regarding behavior and conduct. The Code, reviewed and approved by the HISD Board of Education, is based on federal and state laws and the policies of the Board of Education and Administrative Regulations. Administrative regulations communicate District procedures and practices in the contexts of Board policy, federal law, and state law.

This Student Code of Conduct is adopted by the district’s Board of Education; it has the force of policy. In the event of a conflict between the Code and a campus-specific Student Handbook, the Code shall prevail.

• The Code’s Jurisdiction:

  • while at school or 300 feet from the school’s property line,
  • at school sponsored or school related activities,
  • certain criminal felony violations away from school, and
    
  • cyberspace and social media activities that directly and substantially impact the school environment.

  This Code was developed to protect the rights of all students by:

  • providing a districtwide discipline management plan,
  • specifying the behavior that is expected of all students,
  • describing the range of student misconduct and providing appropriate disciplinary consequences or options for the various forms of misconduct,
  • outlining student rights relating to school participation, and
  • listing procedures that must be followed when applying consequences.

  HISD staff, students, and parents/guardians are expected to become familiar with and abide by the provisions of the Code of Student Conduct and the rules and regulations adopted and implemented by individual schools based on their School-Based Discipline Management System.

  
  

  
  

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 - Parent will need to pick up phone at the front desk at the end of the day

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

Students should not have food/drinks in the hallway 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.

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.

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