Valley Creek Cougargram

Dear Valley Creek Parents,

We wanted to take a moment to thank you for another wonderful week here at school. This week, we had the privilege of celebrating our incredible counselor, Mrs. Jones, who does so much for our staff and students. Her dedication and support make a tremendous difference, and we are grateful for all she does to create a positive environment at Valley Creek.

Looking ahead, we’re excited for next week’s Annual Talent Show and the special Valentine’s Day activities shared by our teachers. Be sure to check the communication sent out for more details!

As always, please take a moment to check out the Cougargram for all of our upcoming events. We look forward to continuing this amazing journey with you and your students.

Thank you for your continued support!

Warm regards,
Dr. Ebonee King

Principal

At the beginning of this year MISD implemented an absence reporting form. Please use this form to report your student's absences and upload doctor notes. The link to this form is always at the bottom of this newsletter under VCE Helpful Links.

MISD Attendance Information

To help ensure a smooth dismissal process, if your child will be going home a DIFFERENT way than they usually do, please fill out our Dismissal Change Form that day. This form is always linked at the bottom of this newsletter under VCE Helpful Links.

• The form will open at 8:00am each morning for dismissal changes and will close at 2:30pm each day. Please let us know before 2:30pm if you need to change the way your child will go home for that day.

• Teachers are actively teaching during the day and will be notified by the front office of changes in dismissals for their students.

• Change requests after 2:30pm cannot reliably be met and should be reserved for emergencies only. This can cause a delay in your student's dismissal or require you to visit the front office to receive them.

• If you are needing to permanently change your student's dismissal plan please contact your student's teacher.

This information is always linked for reference in our newsletter under VCE Arrival and Dismissal Information under our VCE Helpful Links.

Cold and flu season is here!

Please remind your student to cover their coughs and wash their hands often. Please do not send medications (including cough drops) to school with your child. If your student becomes ill, please keep them home until they have been fever-free for at least 24 hours and they are feeling better.

Let’s all do our best to keep everyone safe and healthy! Please feel free to call the VCE clinic if

you have any questions!

Marie Kellum, R.N.

469-302-4880

mkellum@mckinneyisd.net

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 VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

As we approach Valentine’s Day, we are excited to celebrate this special occasion with our students! To ensure a fun and organized celebration, we would like to communicate a few expectations and guidelines regarding parties. You will receive a grade- level email outlining specific guidelines for your student's grade and parties. Also, to maintain a safe and smooth celebration, this Valentine’s Day party will be a time spent exclusively with teachers and students. Unfortunately, we are unable to invite visitors or volunteers to attend the party this year. We appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure all students have a fun and focused celebration.

Friday February 7th - Choir sings at TX Legends game

Monday February 10th - Crossing Guard Appreciation Day! - Join us in appreciating our wonderful crossing guard, Mr. Art Burke! Favorite Things

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 - 5:00pm - 8:00pm - Eldorado/Ridge - PTA - Chik-fil-A Spirit Night

Safety Drill

Resource Officer/ASO Appreciation Day! - Join us in appreciating our amazing ASO Officer Chris Meyer! Favorite Things

Friday February 14th - Valentine's Day - staff and students only

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

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.

Website: https://schools.mckinneyisd.net/valleycreek/

Location: 2800 Valley Creek Trail, McKinney, TX, 75072

Phone: 469-302-4800