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Colt Express Newsletter

November 10, 2024

Colt ExpressNewsletterNovember 10, 2024

THIS WEEK AT MINSHEW!

Students singing the Minshew Colt Chant

We are the Minshew Colts

We always do our best.

We never use put-downs.

We're up above the rest.

We listen attentively.

We talk respectfully.

We are the Minshew C~O~L~T~S.

Go COLTS!

Gary & Bobbye Jack Minshew

Our 20th celebration included a tribute to the school's namesakes. Gary & Bobbye Jack Minshew were a pivotal part of the McKinney ISD family since 1959. We are proud to honor their legacy as our school celebrates a milestone year. Proud to be Minshew Colts!

Students reciting Minshew's history

Gary Minshew served in many capacities for more than 30 years. He was a teacher, assistant principal, principal, special education director, and assistant superintendent. Bobbye Jack Minshew taught English at McKinney High School for 26 years, as well as serving as sponsor for many organizations and classes.

Suzy Woodard, Jennifer Larriviere, Susie Towber, Al Conley (not pictured, Inetra Nelson)

Current Minshew principal, Jennifer Larriviere, with three of the four former Minshew principals.

Original 2004 Minshew Staff

Minshew opened its doors at the beginning of the 2004 - 2005 school year with 700+ students. The administrators and teachers pictured here were part of the inaugural school year.

Past & Present Minshew Staff

Pictured are past and present Minshew staff and administrators. Minshew hosted a staff celebration on Thursday, November 7th to honor the contributions of our amazing staff over the past 20 years.

MESSAGE FROM MRS. LARRIVIERE

Minshew Families -


Mishew celebrated our 20th anniversary Friday morning with a school wide assembly. Minshew’s first principal, Mrs. Woodard came to visit our campus and share her experiences with opening Minshew with over 700 students! She shared that the community, families, staff members, and students came together just days before the first day of school to help deliver all of the supplies and furniture to the correct classrooms. I think the community coming together set the foundation for our wonderful campus community as being one big family.


We will continue the celebration of our campus on Friday, November 15th with the PTA Carnival that was rescheduled due to rain. Rescheduling a large event is never easy, and I truly appreciate the many hours that our fabulous PTA has put into planning this fun event for our school community! I hope your family is able to come out and join us as we continue the tradition of our community coming together.


Go Colts!


Jennifer Larriviere, Principal

REMINDER: ARRIVAL PROCEDURE @ FLAT ROCK ENTRANCE

PTA CARNIVAL RESCHEDULED TO NOVEMBER 15TH @ 6PM - PLACE YOUR ORDER HERE
HELP US CELEBRATE OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY CARNIVAL! CLICK ON THE LINK TO PURCHASE TICKETS AND WRISTBANDS.
MINSHEW PTA - 20TH ANNIVERSARY SHIRTS ON SALE
CLICK ON THIS LINK TO VIEW AND ORDER T-SHIRTS

MINSHEW CONTACT LIST

Our front office staff is here to help you! Please reference the contact information below for questions regarding specific programs or services.


NOVEMBER UPCOMING EVENTS

  • November 8-14: Fall Book Fair
  • November 11: Veterans Day (Poster PDF)
  • Nov 14- Dec 18: MacTown Miracles
  • November 14: Picture Retakes (RSVP)
  • November 15: PTA 20th Anniversary Carnival (6-8pm)
  • November 20: Progress Reports distributed
  • November 22: Thanksgiving Lunch
  • November 22: Substitute Appreciation Day
  • November 25-29: No School, Thanksgiving Break
  • December 3: 4th grade field trip (DMA)
  • December 7: Boyd HS Daddy Daughter Dance
BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: NOV 6TH - NOV 14TH
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!

MINSHEW BOOK FAIR

Join Us At The Fall Book Fair!

We’re thrilled to invite you to our Fall Book Fair from Thursday, Nov. 7th through Thursday, Nov. 14th during school hours! This is a wonderful opportunity to explore new books and share our love for reading.


Book Fair Hours:

November 6th (student preview days)

November 7th to 14th (7:30 to 2:30)


Exciting Giveaway: Every student who makes a purchase from Nov. 7th to Nov. 13th will be entered into a daily drawing for a chance to win a special poster! Winners will be announced each day, and posters will be sent home on Friday, Nov. 15th.


Don’t miss out on the fun—let’s celebrate reading together!


If you would like to volunteer to help, please see the sign up here.

We would love to have you!


Book Fair Website


Digital Flyer

DOES YOUR STUDENT NEED PICTURE RETAKES?

Parents, if your child was absent during our original picture day OR you would like retakes, please use this Google Form to sign up for picture retakes.


We will only call the students on this list so please be sure to fill it out prior to

Wednesday, November 13th.

MacTown Miracles Food Drive

MacTown Miracles: A District-Wide Community Effort

MacTown Miracles is a heartwarming district-wide initiative supported by all three McKinney ISD high school student councils. Students from McKinney North, Boyd, and McKinney High will be collecting donations to provide approximately 700 holiday meal kits for local families in need.


Each McKinney ISD school, including Minshew Elementary, has been asked to contribute specific items to help make this project a success. Minshew will have donation boxes available in the front lobby starting Thursday, November 14th. Our school has been assigned to collect canned corn and canned green beans. We are grateful for your support in this meaningful effort.


If you would like to participate, please send in your donations of canned corn and green beans starting on November 14th. All donated items will be picked up from our campus by December 18th.


Thank you for helping make the holidays brighter for families in our community!

RSVP LINK FOR FRIENDSGIVING LUNCH ~ NOVEMBER 22ND
CLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR FRIENDSGIVING LUNCH
DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE: DECEMBER 7TH @ BOYD HS
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS TO THE DANCE

NURSE NOTES:

VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND CHECK
Please click here to complete your annual volunteer background check.

  • Attendance is taken at 9:15 am every day.
  • Students are tardy if not in the classroom at 8:00 am.
  • The BACK entrance is locked at 8:00 am. All visitors or tardy students must enter through the front door.
  • Students coming in after 9:15 am are marked absent.
  • Absence notes or emails must be sent within 3 days of the absence to the front office at: MinshewOffice@mckinneyisd.net or via the MISD Report An Absence form.

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