EVANS ROAR!!!!

Can you believe October is just around the corner?!

We’ve had an incredible start to the school year, and the excitement continues! Tomorrow, we will be hosting our first pep rally of the year!

Pep Rally Announcement

We will be following a Pep Rally Schedule tomorrow. Below, you’ll find the schedule we’ll follow throughout the day. Due to limited seating, we unfortunately cannot accommodate parents at the event. However, we will livestream the pep rally on Facebook at approximately 3:00 PM. This is our campus's first time streaming live, so we appreciate your patience if we experience any technical difficulties.

Early Student Pick-Up
If you need to pick up your student early tomorrow, please do so by 2:35 PM, as students will begin moving to the pep rally afterward.

Important Message for Parents – TikTok Trends
We ask that you speak to your students about participating in TikTok trends, as certain behaviors could result in disciplinary consequences. Please help us encourage positive and responsible choices!

Social Media Update: We are now on twitter, instagram and facebook!! Don't forget to follow us!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EMSPanther/

Twitter: @EvansPanthers

Instagram: @ems_panther

McKinney ISD offers an annual Device Protection Plan which will be used to repair accidental damage to MISD issued devices. If you choose to not pay for the Device Protection Plan, you will be responsible for the full cost of repairs or replacement of the device. Lost or missing items are not covered by the Device Protection Plan. The enrollment period for the Device Protection Plan will end on September 30. Please login to MySchoolBucks to pay for the Device Protection Plan.

We have kicked off sign-ups for Academic UIL this year! All students were introduced to Academic UIL last week and they have had opportunities sign up during all lunches and Panther Time.

Academic UIL is a fun way to compete in academics! There are 16 events offered (click HERE for more details on each event) and practices are once a week starting the week of 10/21. Each event has their own coach and practice time. We'll have a Canvas course up soon (for those that have signed up) with more details on practice times, coaches and competitions (one in January and one in March).

If your student is interested and hasn't signed up yet, there's still time! Use the link below. Students must be signed in to their SSO to access. https://tinyurl.com/2vw2ad4b

Hearing, Vision, and Acanthosis Nigricans health screenings will be conducted during the first semester of school for all McKinney ISD students. Evans MS Screenings will be conducted throughout the school year for students new to MISD. Texas State Law requires that the following students be screened:

Vision and Hearing:

PK, KG, 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th

All students new to MISD

Acanthosis Nigricans:

1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th

So far so good! Thank you for all your support and speaking with your students on the importance of keeping their IDs in a safe place. It makes a difference.

ID Requirements:

• All students must wear their IDs around their neck when entering the building and throughout the school day, with the exception of physical activities such as athletics and PE.
• Middle school students are required to show and wear their badges at all MISD extracurricular activities, such as games and fine arts events, in addition to bringing an adult with them

Lost or Forgotten IDs:

• A $5 fee will be charged for lost or damaged IDs.
• If a student forgets their ID, 6th-grade students will receive two free temporary badges, while 7th and 8th graders will receive one. All temporary badges must be returned to the house office or front office by the end of the day to avoid a $5 charge. Any additional instances will incur a $5 fee.

A valid physical government ID is needed to come inside the building. Photos of the ID are not permitted.

Campus Hours: 8:15 AM - 4:15 PM

Please note that visitors will not be allowed on campus before 8:15 AM. If you require assistance before this time, please schedule an appointment in advance.

Carpool Arrival: Students should not be dropped off before 8:15 AM, as there will be no supervision available prior to this time.

Early Pickup: Students cannot be checked out after 3:15 PM.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Please Note: Dates are subject to change. For the most up-to-date calendar, please visit your student's Canvas page.

Naviance is a comprehensive college and career readiness software to provide students with college planning and career assessment tools.

Throughout the year, your student will participate in activities focused on college, career, and military readiness, which are designed to help your student identify their interests and learning styles. Naviance will help them make more informed decisions when planning for future classes as well as college and career opportunities.

Other important things to remember:

**This program is ALWAYS available to you and your student, and you can log in anytime through SSO to explore more colleges and careers when you have time.

**It's IMPORTANT to remember that students use the Naviance program all the way through high school, completing assessments, surveys, goal planning, 4-year high school planning, transcripts, college recommendation requests, college applications, scholarship searches, etc.

**If you have questions about Naviance, contact your counselor for help!

Looking for a way to become involved at Evans? PTO is looking for board members! Urgent needs are for Treasurer and Programs Co-Chair. Programs include Teacher Grants, Spelling Bee, Panther Celebration, and 8th grade End of Year party. Contact Tasha Sowards at evansmspto@gmail.com

Spirit Wear is on the PTO website! www.evanspto.com

If you have purchased spirit wear, students may pick it up in the front office.

Please consider helping the teachers by signing up and making copies.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4EA5A82EA0F9CE9-copy2

Monday- Cross Country Meet Prosper Meet @Prosper High School

Tuesday- Sp. Olympics Bowling Practice

Orch Fall Concert 6-7:30 Cafeteria

Football Game/Dowell

Wednesday- National School Custodian Day

Thursday- Hold Drill

Volleyball Game/Dowell

Friday- IMPACT AWARDS in Library

Choir Concert