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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

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your support as we embark on this new school year. Your encouragement and involvement have been invaluable in these first couple of weeks, and I truly appreciate your dedication to our shared goal of fostering a successful learning environment.

As we move forward, our focus will be on achieving a campus rating of A, and this will be our guiding star throughout the year. To reach this goal, we will concentrate on several key areas:

• High Quality of Instruction: We are committed to providing engaging and effective teaching that meets the needs of every student.
• Academics: We will strive to maintain rigorous academic standards and support each student in reaching their full potential.
• Attendance: Regular attendance is crucial for student success, and we encourage everyone to be present and punctual.
• Attitude: A positive and proactive attitude can make a significant difference in our school community, and we will work together to foster a supportive and enthusiastic atmosphere.

I want to thank you for entrusting your students with us each and every day. Our priority is to make sure that all students have a safe and welcoming learning environment. Thank you once again for your continued support and partnership. Together, we can make this year exceptional for our students.

Warmest Regards,

Principal Caesar

Chastity.caesar@houstonisd.org

713-671-3650

9 - Tutorials start before and after school (Please check the tutorial schedule for content days)

13 - Student Travel Announcement ( DYAD Trip for 7th and 8th Grade)

16 - Hispanic Heritage Month Begins

17 - HAUL HISD Financial Literacy Night 5:30 - 7:00 All Families are invited please RSVP by the 12th

19 - Volleyball at McReynolds vs Rice 6:00/7:00 p.m.

27 - Report Cards go home

Enrollment packets were given to every student even those who are returning students. Please be sure to complete ALL paperwork in the UPDATED ENROLLMENT PACKETS. There are several important items that need to be filled out and updated in order for the campus to continue recieving funding such as the SOCIOECONOMIC FORM ( this helps us to provide free lunch to ALL STUDENTS), Updated emergency contact information etc. Students who bring back the packets will recieve BEAR BUCKS to spend in the PBIS Store! Students may drop off the completed packets to the front desk reception area.

ALL STUDENTS arriving prior to the start of instruction ( 6:30 - 8:15) will enter through the side gate ( ZINDLER ST/ Courtyard area) and walk up to the first stairs to the cafeteria. Students will only enter through the FRONT DOOR of the school after 8:15 a.m.

Students will eat breakfast in the cafeteria and will be released at 8:15 to their respective classrooms. The cafeteria stops serving breakfast at 8:00 a.m.

There will be one car rider line for students to enter/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 8:15 a.m. Students who are not in the building by 8:15 a.m. 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. Student will be counted TARDY if they are not in their 1st period classroom at 8:40 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 walk and part in the direction of their destination at 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. Please do not park on the street in front of the school or near the Post Office. Please use the Car Rider Line for all car pickups.

Excellence is expected. Students should be engaged in their daily learning and should take the opportunity to excel in all classes. Students will be provided tutorials, and interventions daily to be successful throughout the school year. Before school and After school tutorials will begin in September.

Students are expected to engage in all classroom activities which may include but is not limited to turn and talk ( students will turn and talk with a classmate or group about their learning), Whiteboard activity (students utilize a whiteboard to answer their questions), Response Card (students write their responses in complete sentences on a response card and share out), Think-Pair-Share (students will have think time, pair up with a partner and then share out). Students are not allowed to OPT-OUT, it is an expectation that they participate in each activity throughout the instructional period.

Check with your students Teacher for their preferred times of tutorials.

In an effort for all students to receive quality instruction please make sure that students are on time and are in class for every period. EVERY PERIOD COUNTS towards daily attendance.

McReynolds is a Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) Campus. This is a framework we have in place to be proactive to behaviors and reward students for following school wide and classroom expectations. We want all Bears to show their ROAR PRIDE each and every day!

McReynolds is a restorative campus and we utilize strategies to help students understand their actions and students will receive appropriate consequences for their actions ( see student code of conduct/student handbook).

We need you! We are in the process of forming a PTO for the campus and would love for you all to participate no matter how small or how big. WE NEED YOU. Please reach out to to Mrs. Yolanda Aguilar at yolandaaguilar29@gmail.com if you are interested in helping to kick start the PTO here at McReynolds.

Please be sure to make an appointment to set up an in person conference with Administrators or Staff. Teachers are available during their planning periods each day to conference (in-person or by phone) with you concerning your student.

6th Grade Planning Time: Monday - Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

7th Grade Planning Time: Monday - Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

8th Grade Planning Time: Monday - Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Click the picture to sign up!!!

Come out and learn how to support your students with literacy development at home! We will have door prizes, book give aways, and dinner for YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY! Please let us know if you will attend so that we can prepare for every family! Please RSVP by sending in the form with the number of family members attending by September 13, 2024.

Will have a table at the Family and community Event. Come out and learn more about their mission to improve the quality of life in underserved communities in Houston, through health, nutrition, and wellness education and programming

Students are prohibited to have food/drinks in the hallway and/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. Students are allowed to bring CLEAR WATER BOTTLES ONLY!

Telecommunications Policy

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. The campus is not responsible for missing or stolen phones ( students are able to bring them to campus at their own -risk). The administration will not search for missing phones at any time.

1st - Offense - Phone will be confiscated and student will pick up at the end of day

2nd Offense - Phone will be confiscated and released to the Parent/Guardian at the end of the day

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

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.

Students who have continuous dress code infractions will have consequences per the code of conduct/student handbook. If you are in need of support for uniforms please fill out the form here.

When students have been awarded free dress please make sure that your student adheres to the dress code for Free DRESS. Parents and Students will be notified when there is Free Dress or Theme Days.

• No tights, leggings, spandex
• No pants with holes, rips, tears,
• No shorts/skirts/dresses above the knee
• No spaghetti strap shirts, crop tops, low cut
• No Crocs, slippers, slides, shoes without backs. Must be closed toed
• No HOODIES allowed at any time
• No clothing with inappropriate messaging/pictures
• No bandanas, head scarves, wraps

If you are in need of support for uniforms please fill out the form here. We have several avenues/sponsors to help support our students in providing uniforms.

We want to thank both of our Sponsors for supporting our students and providing School supplies, donations to help kick off the school year. We thank you for all that you do!

The Zachary McMillian Foundation : https://www.zacharymcmillianfoundation.org/contact

Union Pacific: https://www.up.com/index.htm

Houston Astros Community Partnership - Thank you for donating school supplies to the campus!

HISD Commitments Parental engagement is critical to creating a collaborative community which supports and advocates an equitable learning environment. The Parent/Student Handbook is key to building positive and effective relationships between students, parents, and the district by clearly stating the expectations, guidelines, and procedures for Houston ISD. We request all students and parents to become familiar with this handbook and use it as a general reference guide for information and guidance during this school year. Please read the handbook thoroughly.

If you have questions, contact your campus principal. Of note, the Student Code of Conduct (SCC) is a separate resource and can be obtained either on the district website or at your campus.

The SCC provides comprehensive information regarding the following:

• HISD behavior management expectations

• Description of prohibited conduct

• Disciplinary options, methods, and consequences for preventing and addressing student misconduct

• Behavior framework

• The district process for administering disciplinary consequences.

This handbook remains in effect during summer school and at all school-related events and activities outside the school year until an updated version becomes effective for the next school year. If there is a conflict between the SCC and the Parent/Student Handbook, the terms of the SCC will govern.

https://www.houstonisd.org/studenthandbook

Click here to view the Open House Presentation to learn more about the MSAP GRANT!

Please click here for the Spanish version.

ALL 7th and 8th grade students are qualified at the beginning of the year to attend the annual DYAD trip. 7th Grade students will have an opportunity to travel within the United States, and all 8th Grade students will have an international trip. The trip is funded by the district including airfare, hotel accommodations, food, and entry to visitor sites. 8th Grade students are able to get a passport free of charge as well to be eligible for the trip. We will recieve more information in the upcoming weeks to determine the destination for our campus. We are excited for our Mighty Bears for a chance to become Domestic and International TRAVELERS!

Eligibility:

• Must not be suspended at any time during the school year
• Must not miss more than 3 days in the school year

For all home games there will be a $5 entry fee for all guest. Concessions will be sold at all home games. Students will not be able to remain at school to wait until a game starts. Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to all afterschool events.

This year, UrbanHealing Houston has hired a professional artist to create a large-scale chalk art piece on Benson Street, right in front of the Louis White Grocery store. We are collaborating with local students from the community, and we would love to engage McReynolds students in this exciting project.

We welcome participation from all grades, and there is no age limit. This is a wonderful opportunity for your students to create live art in the community, alongside a professional artist. If you would like for your student to participate please email your information to Urbanhealinghtx@gmail.com.

The event is free and open to all students and their families. In addition to the street chalk art, we will have a variety of cultural performances, live music, over 75 vendors, a reptile petting station, book giveaways, robotics engineering class opportunities, and much more.

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We are taking all of your feedback and ideas into consideration for our future planning and follow-up. We hope to hear from you again on our next Possip Pulse Check on September 26, 2024!

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