Malvern Messenger

Malvern Families,

Happy November! It's hard to believe we are already in a new month! We hope everyone had a great weekend and is enjoying that extra hour of sleep from setting our clocks back.

Thank you to all of our families for supporting Red Ribbon Week! We loved seeing our Red Hawks participate in the different dress-up days while learning about making healthy choices. We also want to thank everyone who supported our Student Council's Boo Gram fundraiser! Our scholars had a great time spreading a little kindness throughout Malvern.

Speaking of setting our clocks back, we know the time change can take a little getting used to, especially for our younger Red Hawks! Keeping a consistent bedtime and morning routine can help make the adjustment a little easier. Getting some sunlight in the morning and limiting screen time before bed can also help. With it getting darker earlier, this is a great opportunity to settle into those evening routines a little sooner. We want our Red Hawks well-rested and ready for a great day of learning!

We also hope to see our families supporting Malvern PTA at STIX Spirit Night this Wednesday! Be sure to check out the flyer sent home for details, and don't forget to mention Malvern PTA when ordering. We appreciate everyone who is helping us get our PTA off to a great start!

Here's what's happening this week at Malvern:

• Monday, November 2 – 3rd Grade Alpha at Walker

• Tuesday, November 3 – SOAR & Inspire Tuesday: Wear a positive or inspirational shirt! | Father of Texas Day | Election Day | 4th & 5th Grade Alpha at Walker

• Wednesday, November 4 – 4th & 5th Grade Alpha at Walker | STIX Spirit Night – Don't forget to mention Malvern PTA!

• Thursday, November 5 – A great day for learning!

• Friday, November 6 – Spirit Friday: Wear your favorite Red Hawk gear! | Open Gym for 3rd–5th Grade

As we head into November, let's continue encouraging our Red Hawks to work hard, make good choices, and take pride in their learning. We are continuing to focus on student growth, and every day in the classroom is important!

Thank you for your continued partnership and all you do to support our Red Hawks. We appreciate our Malvern families!

Have a wonderful week! Proud to be a Red Hawk! ❤️🦅

Respectfully,
Malvern Administration

Malvern Messenger

¡Feliz noviembre! ¡Es difícil creer que ya estamos en un nuevo mes! Esperamos que todos hayan tenido un excelente fin de semana y estén disfrutando de esa hora adicional de sueño tras el cambio de horario.

¡Gracias a todas nuestras familias por apoyar la «Semana del Listón Rojo (Red Ribbon Week)! Nos encantó ver a nuestros Red Hawks participar en los diferentes días de disfraces mientras aprendían sobre la importancia de tomar decisiones saludables. ¡También queremos agradecer a todos los que apoyaron la recaudación de fondos Boo Gram de nuestro Consejo Estudiantil! Nuestros alumnos se divirtieron mucho compartiendo un poco de amabilidad por toda la escuela Malvern.

Hablando del cambio de horario, sabemos que puede tomar un poco de tiempo acostumbrarse, ¡especialmente para nuestros Red Hawks más pequeños! Mantener una rutina constante a la hora de acostarse y al despertar puede facilitar el proceso de adaptación. Recibir luz solar por la mañana y limitar el tiempo frente a las pantallas antes de dormir también ayuda. Como ahora oscurece más temprano, es una excelente oportunidad para comenzar las rutinas nocturnas un poco antes.

¡Queremos que nuestros Red Hawks estén bien descansados ​​y listos para un gran día de aprendizaje!
¡Esperamos también que nuestras familias apoyen a la PTA de Malvern en la Noche de Espíritu Escolar (Spirit Night) en STIX este miércoles! No olviden revisar el folleto que enviamos a casa para obtener más detalles, y recuerden mencionar a la PTA de Malvern al realizar su pedido. ¡Agradecemos a todos los que nos están ayudando a que nuestra PTA tenga un excelente comienzo!

Esto es lo que sucederá esta semana en Malvern:

• Lunes, 2 de noviembre – Programa Alpha para 3.er grado en Walker
• Martes, 3 de noviembre – SOAR & Inspire: ¡Vistan una camiseta con un mensaje positivo o inspirador! | Día del Padre de Texas (Father of Texas Day) | Día de las Elecciones | Programa Alpha para 4.º y 5.º grado en Walker
• Miércoles, 4 de noviembre – Programa Alpha para 4.º y 5.º grado en Walker | Noche de Espíritu Escolar en STIX – ¡No olviden mencionar a la PTA de Malvern!
• Jueves, 5 de noviembre – ¡Un gran día para aprender!
• Viernes, 6 de noviembre – de Espíritu Escolar: ¡Vistan su ropa favorita de los Red Hawks! | Gimnasio abierto para los grados 3.º a 5.º

Gracias por su colaboración continua y por todo lo que hacen para apoyar a nuestros Red Hawks.
¡Valoramos mucho a nuestras familias de Malvern! ¡Que tengan una semana maravillosa! ¡Orgullosos de ser Red Hawks! ❤️🦅

Atentamente,

La administración de Malvern

Malvern Messenger

Get ready for our 3D Print of the Month challenge! Students are invited to design and create a miniature parade float (about the size of a tissue box) using craft or recycled materials for a chance to win 3D print prizes. Floats are due by November 16 and can be turned in anytime throughout the month. All creations will be featured in our Virtual Parade on November 20 and shared on social media. Please note: while balloons are allowed, use them with caution, and avoid using green as our green screen tech will make it disappear!

This November, our Red Hawks are focusing on Gratitude! Gratitude means recognizing and appreciating the good things in our lives and the people who make a difference. Throughout the month, students will learn how expressing gratitude can strengthen friendships, build positive relationships, and create a kinder school community.

We encourage families to continue the conversation about gratitude at home! Please refer to the Character Strong Gratitude Family Newsletter for helpful tips and ideas to help your child practice gratitude in everyday life.

Remember, gratitude isn't just about saying thank you—it's about recognizing the good around us and letting others know they matter. Together, we can help our Red Hawks develop grateful hearts and make a positive difference at school, at home, and in our community!

Respectfully,

Mrs. Keys, School Counselor

Please help us show our appreciation for our veteran's by sharing photos for display. Veteran's are invited to join their student for lunch on November 11th. Please click on the image below to RSVP and submit photos. Thank you to all who served!

Monday, November 2

*3rd Grade Alpha at Walker

Tuesday, November 3

*SOAR & Inspire Tuesday - Wear a Positive/Inspirational Shirt

*Father of Texas Day

*Election Day

*4th & 5th Grade Alpha Day at Walker

Wednesday, November 4

*4th & 5th Grade Alpha Day at Walker

*STIX Spirit Night - Check out flyer sent home and be sure to mention Malvern PTA!

Thursday, November 5

Friday, November 6

*Spirit Friday - Wear Your Favorite RED HAWK Gear

*Open Gym: 3rd-5th only

Saturday, November 7

*Texas Coaches Day

*MISD Daddy Daughter Dance at Boyd High School - 6:30-8:30

Sunday, November 8

*World STEAM Day

Monday, November 9-Friday, November 13:

*World Kindness Week

*School Psychology Week

Monday, November 9

*3rd Grade Alpha at Walker

Tuesday, November 10

*SOAR & Inspire Tuesday - Wear a Positive/Inspirational Shirt

*4th & 5th Grade Alpha Day at Walker

*First Grade Field Trip at Aero Explorers

Wednesday, November 11

*Veterans Day - Wear Red, White & Blue; Veterans are invited to have lunch with their Red Hawks

*4th & 5th Grade Alpha Day at Walker

*Special Olympics Bowling

Thursday, November 12

Friday, November 13

*Spirit Friday - Wear Your Favorite RED HAWK Gear

Saturday, November 14

*1st Grade Alpha Testing - at Walker

Sunday, November 15

Monday, November 16

*3rd Grade Alpha at Walker

*MISD School Board Meeting 6:00 PM

Tuesday, November 17

*SOAR & Inspire Tuesday - Wear a Positive/Inspirational Shirt

*4th & 5th Grade Alpha Day at Walker

Wednesday, November 18

*4th & 5th Grade Alpha Day at Walker

*Quarter 2 Progress Reports Available in Skyward

Thursday, November 19

*Malvern’s Friendsgiving Day - All parents/guardians are invited to attend

*Great American Smokeout

Friday, November 20

*Spirit Friday - Wear Your Favorite RED HAWK Gear

Saturday, November 21

*Substitute Appreciation Day

Monday, November 23-Friday, November 27

MISD Closed for Thanksgiving Break

Monday, November 30

*3rd Grade Alpha at Walker

We’re excited to celebrate Friendsgiving at Malvern on Thursday, November 19th! Our amazing cafeteria staff will be serving a special treat of pumpkin pudding topped with whipped cream to all students who purchase a school lunch.

Parents and guardians are invited to join their scholars for lunch as we celebrate this special occasion! Families who would like to purchase a school lunch may do so for $4.50 per adult meal. Payment can be made by cash, check, or online through MySchoolBucks.com.

We look forward to welcoming our parents and guardians and celebrating this season of gratitude with our Malvern family!

Hello Malvern Families,

We are highlighting the procedures and safety measures in place for visiting McKinney ISD schools during the school day.

Please take a few moments to review this information and become familiar with our visitor procedures. These measures are in place to help us maintain a safe and secure learning environment while continuing to welcome our families into our school.

We are fortunate to have the support of MISD Armed Security Officers and McKinney Police Department in and around our campus. We appreciate your cooperation with our staff and security personnel as we work together to keep Malvern and all McKinney ISD schools safe.

Keeping Our Schools Safe

Aiphone, Controlled Entry Security Vestibules & Visitor Check-In/Check-Out

• Aiphone System: When you arrive at Malvern, the Aiphone camera/intercom system allows our office staff to see and communicate with you before you enter the building. Staff will ask the purpose of your visit before providing access to the security vestibule.
• Security Vestibule: Once the purpose of your visit has been determined, you will be allowed into the secure vestibule to complete the check-in process. Visitors must be cleared before the doors leading into the school are electronically unlocked.
• Single Point of Entry: Our security vestibule serves as the single point of entry during the school day. This also includes students arriving late or returning from an appointment. All other exterior doors remain locked.

Entering Malvern

All visitors must check in through the Hall Pass system and be cleared before entering the main building. Every visitor, including MISD employees, must sign in and sign out. Doors between the security vestibule and the school remain locked at all times.

Hall Pass System: McKinney ISD campuses use Hall Pass to help protect students and staff. Using a visitor's identification, the system checks a national database for registered sex offenders. Campus administration and security personnel are immediately notified if the system identifies a concern.

Important Visitor Reminders

• Bring your physical ID. You MUST present a physical ID when checking in. A paper copy or photo of your ID on your phone cannot be accepted.
• Wear your visitor sticker. Once cleared, you will receive a Hall Pass visitor sticker. Please place it on your outer clothing where it can be easily seen by staff and security personnel.
• Please understand if you are approached. Staff members may ask about your presence or check your visitor sticker. We appreciate your patience—our staff is doing exactly what we have asked them to do to help keep our Red Hawks safe.
• Check out before leaving. Please return to the front office, sign out, and return your visitor sticker.

We love welcoming our families and volunteers to Malvern, and we are excited to have you in our building! Thank you for partnering with us and following these procedures each time you visit.

Keeping our Red Hawks safe takes all of us. Thank you for helping us make Malvern a safe place to learn, grow, and soar!

Destacamos los procedimientos y las medidas de seguridad vigentes para las visitas a las escuelas de McKinney ISD durante la jornada escolar.

Por favor, tómense unos minutos para revisar esta información y familiarizarse con nuestros procedimientos para visitantes. Estas medidas se han implementado para ayudarnos a mantener un entorno de aprendizaje seguro y protegido, al tiempo que seguimos recibiendo a las familias en nuestra escuela.

Tenemos la fortuna de contar con el apoyo de oficiales de seguridad armada de MISD y del Departamento de Policía de McKinney dentro y en los alrededores de nuestro plantel. Agradecemos su colaboración con nuestro personal y el equipo de seguridad mientras trabajamos juntos para mantener la seguridad en Malvern y en todas las escuelas de McKinney ISD.

Manteniendo nuestras escuelas seguras

• Aiphone, vestíbulos de seguridad con acceso controlado y registro de entrada/salida de visitantes Sistema Aiphone: Al llegar a Malvern, el sistema de cámara e intercomunicador Aiphone permite que el personal de la oficina le vea y se comunique con usted antes de que entre al edificio. El personal le preguntará el motivo de su visita antes de permitirle el acceso al vestíbulo de seguridad.
• Vestíbulo de seguridad: Una vez establecido el motivo de su visita, se le permitirá entrar al vestíbulo seguro para completar el proceso de registro. Los visitantes deben recibir la autorización correspondiente antes de que se desbloqueen electrónicamente las puertas que conducen al interior de la escuela.
• Punto único de acceso: Nuestro vestíbulo de seguridad funciona como el único punto de acceso durante la jornada escolar. Esto también aplica a los estudiantes que llegan tarde o que regresan de alguna cita. Todas las demás puertas exteriores permanecen cerradas con llave.

Todos los visitantes deben registrarse a través del sistema "Hall Pass" y obtener la autorización correspondiente antes de entrar al edificio principal. Todo visitante, incluidos los empleados del MISD, debe registrar su entrada y su salida. Las puertas situadas entre el vestíbulo de seguridad y la escuela permanecen cerradas con llave en todo momento.

Sistema "Hall Pass": Los centros escolares de McKinney ISD utilizan el sistema "Hall Pass" para ayudar a proteger a los estudiantes y al personal. Mediante la identificación del visitante, el sistema consulta una base de datos nacional para detectar delincuentes sexuales registrados. La administración del centro y el personal de seguridad reciben una notificación inmediata si el sistema identifica algún motivo de preocupación.

Recordatorios importantes para los visitantes:

• Traiga su identificación física. DEBE presentar una identificación física al registrarse. No se aceptan copias en papel ni fotografías de la identificación en el teléfono móvil.
• Lleve puesta su etiqueta de visitante. Una vez autorizado, recibirá una etiqueta de visitante del sistema "Hall Pass". Por favor, colóquela en su ropa exterior, en un lugar donde el personal y los agentes de seguridad puedan verla fácilmente.
• Por favor, comprenda si alguien se dirige a usted. Es posible que los miembros del personal le pregunten el motivo de su presencia o verifiquen su etiqueta de visitante. Agradecemos su paciencia; nuestro personal está cumpliendo exactamente con las instrucciones que les hemos dado para ayudar a mantener seguros a nuestros Red Hawks.
• Registre su salida antes de marcharse. Por favor, regrese a la oficina principal, registre su salida y devuelva la etiqueta de visitante.

Nos encanta recibir a nuestras familias y voluntarios en Malvern, ¡y nos entusiasma contar con su presencia en nuestras instalaciones! Gracias por colaborar con nosotros y por seguir estos procedimientos en cada una de sus visitas.

Mantener seguros a nuestros Red Hawks es una tarea que nos involucra a todos. ¡Gracias por ayudarnos a hacer de Malvern un lugar seguro para aprender, crecer y alcanzar grandes metas!

Thank you to all of our families who joined us for our Annual Title I Parent Meeting! We appreciate your time, your questions, and most importantly, your partnership. Working together makes a difference for our Red Hawks! If you were unable to attend or would like to review the information again, please take a moment to view our Title I Parent Meeting presentation below. Malvern's 26-27 Title I presentation.

Together, we SOAR!

Safety is always our number one priority at Malvern. All procedures are written with safety in mind and are strictly enforced. Becoming familiar with arrival and dismissal procedures will promote safety, minimize frustration, and ensure a smooth year. A map is included to help understand the flow of traffic.

First rule when you arrive on campus - avoid park in front of the building during arrival or dismissal time in order to maintain the flow of dismissal for our Red Hawks. Avoid parking in fire lanes, as you will be ticketed. This will be the expectation throughout the entire school year. Please refrain from being on cell phones while in our school zones as this can also cause you to be ticketed.

Arrival

• Car Riders use carpool lane in front of building and enter front doors (we will have Safety Flock to assist you after a few weeks of school but go ahead train your Red Hawk and exit the car, even if someone is not there to open the door)

• Walkers enter through the front entrance doors

• Parents may park in the west parking lot and escort children to front doors. We kindly ask that adults never drop students off in parking lots and allow them to walk through bus or car traffic lanes!

• Please say your “good-byes” at the door. We will have all Malvern faculty on good morning arrival to assist Red Hawk in getting to their classroom safely and swiftly

• Bus Riders and day cares use bus lanes on the west side of Malvern and enter doors on the west side of the building.

There will be many staff members outside and lining the hallways to assist students in finding their classrooms.

Any parent entering the building must sign in at the office. Parents are only permitted to enter classrooms if prior arrangements with teachers have been made.

Dismissal

There are four categories of dismissal:

• Walk-Away Walkers are students who leave the building without adult/parent escort.

• Walk-Up Walkers are students who are dismissed only to an adult walking to the building. Walk-Up Walkers will be dismissed from the west back door near the 2nd and 3rd grade hallway at the back of the building, and will be released only to people who have the school-issued dismissal number. Walk-Up parents may walk to school or park in west parking. You must show your school-issued number to staff.

• Carpool Riders will be escorted to drivers who come through the carpool lane in front of the school. You must show your school-issued carpool number in front windshield of the car. We kindly ask that you keep the carpool number visible until you leave the school parking lot.

• Bus Riders will be escorted by staff to the appropriate bus.

Any carpool or walk-up parent without an issued card will be asked to park and enter the office to show identification. We will reunite you with your child! We just want to be certain that only approved adults pick up a child. You will be given 2 cards at the beginning of the year. If those are lost, there will be a $1.00 for each additional card. This year, students will be given a backpack tag with their school-issued number. If tags are lost, the replacement fee is $2.00.

Students are in different locations throughout the building depending on how you reported to teachers that they will be going home, so it is important for parents to notify the school of any dismissal changes. If you change plans without notifying the school, be prepared to wait a few minutes for us to get your child to the new dismissal location. Important Reminder about Dismissal Changes: If you plan to change the way your child goes home, you must submit a dismissal change request form before 2:40PM on the day of the change.

You will need to complete the Daily Dismissal Form which can be found here.

Procedimientos de llegada y salida de la escuela primaria Malvern

En Malvern, la seguridad es siempre nuestra prioridad número uno. Todos los procedimientos se han elaborado teniendo en cuenta la seguridad y se aplican estrictamente. Familiarizarse con los procedimientos de llegada y salida fomentará la seguridad, minimizará la frustración y garantizará un año escolar sin contratiempos. Se incluye un mapa para ayudar a comprender el flujo del tráfico.

La primera regla al llegar al recinto escolar es evitar estacionarse frente al edificio durante los horarios de llegada o salida, a fin de mantener la fluidez de la salida para nuestros "Red Hawks". Evite estacionarse en las zonas reservadas para vehículos de emergencia (carriles de bomberos), ya que podría recibir una multa. Esta norma se mantendrá durante todo el año escolar. Por favor, absténgase de usar el teléfono celular mientras se encuentre en las zonas escolares, ya que esto también puede dar lugar a una multa.

Llegada

• Los alumnos que llegan en automóvil deben utilizar el carril de descenso frente al edificio y entrar por las puertas principales (contaremos con el equipo de seguridad "Safety Flock" para ayudarles después de las primeras semanas de clases; sin embargo, le animamos a enseñar a su "Red Hawk" a bajar del vehículo por sí mismo, incluso si no hay nadie presente para abrirle la puerta).

• Los alumnos que llegan caminando entran por las puertas de la entrada principal.

• Los padres pueden estacionarse en el estacionamiento oeste y acompañar a sus hijos hasta las puertas principales. ¡Les rogamos encarecidamente que nunca dejen a los alumnos en los estacionamientos para que caminen entre los carriles de tráfico de autobuses o automóviles!

• Por favor, despídase de sus hijos en la puerta. Todo el personal de Malvern estará presente durante la llegada matutina para ayudar a los "Red Hawks" a dirigirse a sus aulas de manera segura y rápida.

• Los alumnos que llegan en autobús o a través de servicios de guardería utilizarán los carriles para autobuses situados en el lado oeste de Malvern y entrarán por las puertas ubicadas en ese mismo lado del edificio.

Habrá numerosos miembros del personal en el exterior y a lo largo de los pasillos para ayudar a los alumnos a encontrar sus aulas.

Cualquier padre o madre que entre en el edificio deberá registrarse en la oficina. Solo se permite el acceso de los padres a las aulas si se ha acordado previamente con los maestros.

Salida de clases

Existen cuatro categorías para la salida de los estudiantes:

• Estudiantes que se van caminando solos (Walk-Away Walkers): Son alumnos que salen del edificio sin el acompañamiento de un adulto o padre de familia.

• Estudiantes que se van caminando con un adulto que acude a recogerlos (Walk-Up Walkers): Son alumnos que solo se entregan a un adulto que llega caminando al edificio. Estos estudiantes saldrán por la puerta trasera oeste, cerca del pasillo de 2.º y 3.er grado (en la parte posterior del edificio), y solo se entregarán a personas que presenten el número de salida asignado por la escuela. Los padres que recogen a pie pueden caminar hasta la escuela o estacionarse en el estacionamiento oeste. Deberán mostrar el número asignado por la escuela al personal.

• Estudiantes que se van en vehículo compartido (Carpool Riders): Serán acompañados hasta los conductores que lleguen por el carril de vehículos compartidos frente a la escuela. Es obligatorio mostrar el número de vehículo compartido asignado por la escuela en el parabrisas delantero del automóvil. Les rogamos mantener dicho número visible hasta que salgan del estacionamiento de la escuela.

• Estudiantes que se van en autobús (Bus Riders): Serán acompañados por el personal hasta el autobús correspondiente.

A cualquier padre de familia (ya sea de vehículo compartido o que recoja a pie) que no presente la tarjeta asignada, se le pedirá que estacione su vehículo y entre a la oficina para mostrar una identificación. ¡Nos aseguraremos de que se reúnan con su hijo! Simplemente queremos garantizar que solo los adultos autorizados recojan a los niños. Al inicio del año escolar se les entregarán dos tarjetas. En caso de pérdida, se cobrará $1.00 por cada tarjeta adicional. Este año, los estudiantes recibirán una etiqueta para la mochila con su número asignado por la escuela; si se pierde la etiqueta, la tarifa de reemplazo es de $2.00.

Los estudiantes se ubican en diferentes áreas del edificio según la modalidad de salida que usted haya comunicado a los maestros; por ello, es importante que los padres notifiquen a la escuela cualquier cambio en la salida. Si cambia sus planes sin avisar a la escuela, prepárese para esperar unos minutos mientras llevamos a su hijo al nuevo punto de salida. Recordatorio importante sobre cambios en la salida: Si planea cambiar la forma en que su hijo regresa a casa, debe enviar un formulario de solicitud de cambio de salida antes de las 2:40 p. m. del día en que se realizará el cambio.

Deberá completar el Formulario de Salida Diaria, disponible aquí.

• Malvern will assign dismissal cards to every child/family.
• If you have not received your dismissal card stop by the Malvern front office.
• Only the cards issued in the 26-27 school year’s color may be used to pick up your Red Hawk.

• Malvern asignará tarjetas de salida a cada niño o familia.
• Si no ha recibido su tarjeta de salida, pase por la oficina principal de Malvern.
• Solo se podrán utilizar las tarjetas emitidas con el color correspondiente al año escolar 26-27 para recoger a su Red Hawk.

Hi Red Hawk Families!

First, thank you for signing up to be part of Hawk Squad at Meet the Teacher Night! Whether you've been eagerly waiting to get involved or life has gotten busy since the school year started, we're excited to reconnect with you!

We have some exciting news to share — Hawk Squad is now officially the Malvern Elementary PTA! 🎉

While our name and organization have evolved, our mission remains the same: to bring our school community together, support our amazing teachers and staff, and create meaningful opportunities and experiences for every student at Malvern.

The best part? We now have an official organization and a plan of action to make those goals a reality!

As a brand-new PTA, we're starting from the ground up, and we'd love for you to be part of building something special for our school. From teacher appreciation and classroom support to family events, fundraising, and community partnerships, there are so many ways we can make a difference together.

Here's where we need YOU!

❤️ Become a PTA Member! Membership is one of the easiest ways to show your support for Malvern. You don't have to attend meetings or volunteer to be a member — simply joining helps strengthen our organization and the opportunities we can provide.

🙌 Volunteer When You Can! Whether you have an hour to spare, want to help with an event, have a special skill to share, or are interested in taking on a bigger role, there's a place for you!

💡 Share Your Ideas! This is OUR school community, and we want to hear from you! Your ideas, talents, and connections can help shape what our PTA becomes.

Ready to join?

You can become an official PTA member at https://www.joinpta.org/ — just search for Malvern Elementary! We're also looking for parents, caregivers, teachers, and community members interested in volunteering and helping us bring our plans to life. If you'd like to get involved, simply reply to this email and let us know!

You don't have to do everything to make a difference. Every little bit of support matters.

Malvern is a special place because of the families, teachers, staff, and students who make up our community. We're excited to build a PTA that reflects that spirit and ensures every Red Hawk has the opportunity to thrive.

Thank you again for being one of the first to raise your hand and say, "I want to help!"

Let's make this an amazing first year for the Malvern Elementary PTA! ❤️🦅

Go Red Hawks!

Malvern Elementary PTA a USTEDES!

❤️ ¡Háganse miembros de la PTA! Convertirse en miembro es una de las maneras más sencillas de demostrar su apoyo a Malvern. No es necesario asistir a reuniones ni ser voluntario para formar parte de la PTA. ¡Con solo inscribirse, ayudan a fortalecer nuestra organización y las oportunidades que podemos ofrecer!

🙌 ¡Sean voluntarios cuando puedan! Ya sea que tengan una hora disponible, quieran ayudar en algún evento, tengan alguna habilidad especial que compartir o estén interesados en asumir un papel más activo, ¡hay un lugar para ustedes!

💡 ¡Compartan sus ideas! ¡Esta es NUESTRA comunidad escolar y queremos escucharlos! Sus ideas, talentos y conexiones pueden ayudarnos a construir la PTA que queremos para nuestra escuela.

¿Listos para unirse?

Pueden convertirse en miembros oficiales de la PTA visitando https://www.joinpta.org/. ¡Solo tienen que buscar Malvern Elementary!

También estamos buscando padres, madres, familiares, maestros y miembros de la comunidad interesados en ser voluntarios y ayudarnos a hacer realidad nuestros planes. Si les gustaría participar, ¡simplemente respondan a este correo y cuéntennos!

No tienen que hacerlo todo para marcar la diferencia. ¡Cada granito de arena cuenta!

Malvern es un lugar especial gracias a las familias, los maestros, el personal y los estudiantes que forman parte de nuestra comunidad. Nos emociona construir una PTA que refleje ese espíritu y que ayude a que cada Red Hawk tenga la oportunidad de aprender, crecer y alcanzar su máximo potencial.

¡Gracias nuevamente por haber sido de los primeros en levantar la mano y decir: "¡Quiero ayudar!"!

¡Hagamos que este primer año de la PTA de Malvern Elementary sea increíble! ❤️🦅

¡Vamos, Red Hawks!

PTA de Malvern Elementary

Early voting has started and we encourage our community to get out and vote! McKinney ISD has 5 propositions this election. Proposition A is a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) that if approved by voters, would provide additional funding for teacher compensation and student programs. Propositions B through E will fund safety and security, fine arts, athletics, technology, facility upgrades and new schools. McKinney ISD's total tax rate will still be 3.79 cents lower than last year, and all 5 propositions can be funded within this tax rate.

You can still purchase our awesome spirit gear for $10! Come to our front office today. We accept cash or purchase with a MySchoolBucks account.

Por favor, envíe un cambio de ropa adicional para su hijo(a). Los accidentes pueden ocurrir a cualquier edad, y no siempre se trata de un percance relacionado con el baño que requiera cambiarse de ropa rápidamente. Derrames de comida o bebida, suciedad o barro, y otras situaciones pueden hacer que el estudiante necesite cambiarse de ropa.

Nuestro objetivo es evitar que pasen mucho tiempo fuera de clase esperando ropa limpia.

Gracias por ayudar a que su hijo(a) permanezca en clase y listo(a) para aprender, simplemente incluyendo un cambio de ropa en su mochila.

Your Words & Actions Matter - Help Keep Our Schools Safe/Tus Palabras y Acciones Importan: Ayuda a Mantener Seguras Nuestras Escuelas.

MISD School Safety

A critical ingredient in the safe school recipe is the uniform classroom response to any incident. Weather events, fires, accidents, intruders and other threats to student safety are scenarios that are planned and trained for by all McKinney ISD schools and District Administration and staff. Historically, schools have taken this scenario-based approach to respond to hazards and threats. Each McKinney ISD classroom is furnished with the Standard Response Protocol poster that provides teachers with readily accessible response procedures and provides information during a crisis event. The attached handout explains Standard Response Protocol that is taught to students, faculty, and staff.

Please this link to view the Standard Response Protocol parent information.

Student accounts can be made and adjusted at: My School Bucks

Las cuentas de los estudiantes se pueden crear y modificar en: My School Bucks

Guests: We are so glad approved guests are able to come to school at times to eat lunch with their Red Hawk. As a special guest in our cafeteria, we ask that you and your student eat lunch at the guest table and enjoy your time together. It is a treat for your guest to have that special one-on-one time with you. Thank you for understanding that only your child may dine at the guest table. You are welcome to bring food to eat together or buy food from the cafeteria. Be prepared to say goodbye as your child leaves the cafeteria. We look forward to seeing you often throughout the year. The first two weeks we do not allow visitors at lunch. These first two weeks of school allows teachers to establish routines and procedures in the cafeteria. Lunch guests are welcome starting Monday, August 31, 2026.

Invitados: Nos complace mucho que los invitados autorizados puedan venir a la escuela ocasionalmente para almorzar con su "Red Hawk". Como invitado especial en nuestra cafetería, le pedimos que almuerce con su estudiante en la mesa destinada a los invitados y disfrute de ese tiempo juntos. Para su estudiante es un verdadero placer contar con ese tiempo especial a solas con usted. Agradecemos su comprensión respecto a que solo su hijo o hija puede sentarse a comer en la mesa de invitados. Puede traer comida para compartir o comprarla en la cafetería. Por favor, prepárese para despedirse cuando su hijo o hija se retire de la cafetería. Esperamos verle con frecuencia a lo largo del año. No se permiten visitas durante el almuerzo durante las dos primeras semanas de clases; este periodo inicial permite a los maestros establecer las rutinas y los procedimientos de la cafetería. Se aceptarán invitados para el almuerzo a partir del lunes 31 de agosto de 2026.

Club 360 After School Care at Malvern

• McKinney ISD offers an after school program at Malvern

• https://mckinneyisd.reg.eleyo.com/

Programa extraescolar Club 360 en Malvern

• McKinney ISD ofrece un programa extraescolar en Malvern

• https://mckinneyisd.reg.eleyo.com/

How do you find out what’s going on at school? We love to communicate all the great things happening at Malvern. Communication is critical to the success of our school. We will communicate with all stakeholders in a variety of ways weekly.

• Sunday Call Out - Some Sundays will include a phone call from the MISD phone system to the phone number listed as the number one contact for your family with reminders for the week. This is a great way to know exactly what is upcoming for the week. Our school wide newsletter will be included in an email.

• Grade levels Newsletters - Your child’s teacher will send our weekly school Newsletter that will include all grade level newsletters, calendar of events, and district information.

• School Marquee

• Malvern Website

• Staff communication to parents - Weekly

• Red Hawk Folders - Every Wednesday

• Hawk Squad Parent Group

• Volunteer Opportunities

• Social Media:

Malvern's Facebook

Malvern's Instagram

¿Cómo se entera de lo que sucede en la escuela? Nos encanta comunicar todas las cosas maravillosas que ocurren en Malvern. La comunicación es fundamental para el éxito de nuestra escuela. Nos comunicaremos con todas las partes interesadas de diversas maneras cada semana.

• Aviso telefónico dominical: Algunos domingos, el sistema telefónico del MISD realizará una llamada al número registrado como contacto principal de su familia para ofrecer recordatorios sobre la semana. Es una excelente manera de saber exactamente qué actividades están previstas para la semana. Nuestro boletín informativo escolar general se enviará por correo electrónico.

• Boletines informativos por nivel de grado: El maestro de su hijo enviará nuestro boletín escolar semanal, el cual incluirá los boletines de cada nivel de grado, el calendario de eventos y la información del distrito.

• Letrero electrónico de la escuela

• Sitio web de Malvern

• Comunicación del personal a los padres: Semanal

• Carpetas "Red Hawk": Todos los miércoles

• Grupo de padres "Hawk Squad"

• Oportunidades de voluntariado

• Redes sociales:

Malvern's Facebook

Malvern's Instagram

Interested in volunteering in McKinney ISD for the 2026-2027 school year? Volunteer applications are being accepted for the upcoming school year. McKinney ISD requires all volunteers complete the required volunteer process each school year. Please note, MISD will not have a grace period this year for volunteers to complete their annual background check. This means you must apply and wait for your approved background check before you can volunteer on campus for the 26-27 school year.

All volunteers with McKinney ISD agree to a background check each school year prior to beginning volunteer duties. McKinney ISD is dedicated to making sure that all students have the opportunity to learn and grow in a safe and secure environment.

The volunteer application process is just one effort used by the school administration to help make our schools safe.

VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS MAY TAKE UP TO TWO WEEKS TO BE PROCESSED.

To apply, click the link below and select the School or schools of your choice. An email account is required for notification purposes. Once your volunteer application is processed and the criminal background check is complete, you will receive an e-mail notification regarding your application from the MISD Human Resources department.

¿Le interesa ser voluntario en McKinney ISD para el año escolar 2026-2027? Ya se están aceptando solicitudes de voluntariado para el próximo año escolar. McKinney ISD exige que todos los voluntarios completen el proceso de registro requerido cada año escolar. Tenga en cuenta que, este año, MISD no ofrecerá un periodo de gracia para que los voluntarios completen su verificación anual de antecedentes. Esto significa que debe presentar su solicitud y esperar a que se apruebe la verificación de antecedentes antes de poder realizar actividades de voluntariado en el plantel escolar durante el año 2026-2027.

Todos los voluntarios de McKinney ISD aceptan someterse a una verificación de antecedentes cada año escolar antes de comenzar sus labores de voluntariado. McKinney ISD se compromete a garantizar que todos los estudiantes tengan la oportunidad de aprender y crecer en un entorno seguro y protegido.

El proceso de solicitud de voluntariado es una de las medidas que utiliza la administración escolar para contribuir a la seguridad de nuestras escuelas.

EL PROCESAMIENTO DE LAS SOLICITUDES DE VOLUNTARIADO PUEDE TARDAR HASTA DOS SEMANAS.

Para presentar su solicitud, haga clic en el enlace que aparece a continuación y seleccione la escuela o escuelas de su preferencia. Es necesario contar con una dirección de correo electrónico para recibir notificaciones. Una vez procesada su solicitud y completada la verificación de antecedentes penales, recibirá un correo electrónico del departamento de Recursos Humanos de MISD con información sobre el estado de su solicitud.

McKinney ISD 2026–2027 School District Calendar

EVERY STUDENT, EVERY DAY!

Important Dates

• August 13: First Day of School

• September 7: Labor Day

• October 12–13: Fall Break

• November 23–27: Thanksgiving

• Dec. 21 – Jan. 1: Winter Break

• January 18: MLK Day

• March 15–19: Spring Break

• March 26: Holiday

• May 28: Graduation Day

• May 31: Memorial Day

Calendar Key & Legend

• Holiday: Dark Blue Shading

• Staff Development / Teacher Work Day - Student Holiday: Green Shading

• Indicates Teacher Exchange Day: Green Box with Black Asterisk (* )

• Nine Weeks Begin / End: Orange Shading

• Bad Weather Day: Red Shading

Additional Information

• 172 Instructional Days: 82 days in the 1st semester and 90 days in the 2nd semester.

Monthly Calendar Breakdown

July 2026

• Regular calendar month with no special district designations.

August 2026

• August 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12: Staff Development / Teacher Work Day - Student Holiday

• August 13: First Day of School / Nine Weeks Begin

September 2026

• September 7: Holiday (Labor Day)

• September 28: Staff Development / Teacher Work Day - Student Holiday

October 2026

• October 9: Nine Weeks End

• October 12: Holiday (Fall Break)

• October 13: Staff Development / Teacher Work Day - Student Holiday

• October 14: Nine Weeks Begin

• October 26: Staff Development / Teacher Work Day - Student Holiday

November 2026

• November 23, 24, 25, 26, 27: Holiday (Thanksgiving Break)

December 2026

• December 18: Nine Weeks End

• December 21–31: Holiday (Winter Break)

January 2027

• January 1: Holiday (Winter Break)

• January 4: Staff Development / Teacher Work Day - Student Holiday

• January 5: Nine Weeks Begin

• January 18: Holiday (MLK Day)

February 2027

• February 1, 15, 16: Staff Development / Teacher Work Day - Student Holiday

March 2027

• March 12: Nine Weeks End

• March 15, 16, 17, 18, 19: Holiday (Spring Break)

• March 22: Nine Weeks Begin

• March 26: Holiday

April 2027

• April 5: Bad Weather Day

• April 16: Teacher Exchange Day (Staff Development / Teacher Work Day - Student Holiday)

• April 19: Bad Weather Day

May 2027

• May 27: Nine Weeks End

• May 28: Staff Development / Teacher Work Day - Student Holiday / Graduation Day

• May 31: Holiday (Memorial Day)

June 2027

• Regular calendar month with no special district designations.

Support your student's success by reducing absences and planning vacations during school breaks. Following these dates helps ensure your child doesn't miss classroom instruction.

View the complete 2026–2027 school calendar at:

Vacation Planning Opportunities

• Thanksgiving Break
  • November 21–29
  • 9-day opportunity
• Winter Break
  • December 19–January 4
  • 17-day opportunity
• Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend
  • January 16–18
  • 3-day opportunity
• Professional Development Weekend
  • January 30–February 1
  • 3-day opportunity
• Professional Development Weekend
  • February 13–16
  • 4-day opportunity
• Spring Break
  • March 13–21
  • 9-day opportunity
• District Closed
  • March 26–28
  • 3-day opportunity
• Professional Development Weekend
  • April 16–18
  • 3-day opportunity

McKinney ISD Gifted & Talented: ALPHA Instructional Dates 2026–2027

Below are the important instructional dates, testing schedules, and holidays for the McKinney ISD Gifted and Talented ALPHA program for the 2026–2027 school year.

1st Semester

• December 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 8th: No 4th & 5th ALPHA due to MAP Testing on Campus, as well as Dec 2nd GiftED26

• December 7th, 9th, 10th, & 11th: Last Days of ALPHA 1st Semester

2nd Semester

• January 5th – 8th: No ALPHA — ALPHA Testing & Home Campus Routines/Procedures

• January 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, & 15th: ALPHA Resumes

• Week of January 11th: Newly identified K–2 students join their Alpha classes

• January 19th @ 7:00 PM: K–2 New to GT Teams Meeting with Mrs. Dressel & Mrs. Stevens

• February 12th: Elementary & Middle School Teacher Collaborative Time (PLC) — No 4th & 5th Grade ALPHA

• April 7th – 8th: No ALPHA Due to STAAR Reading

• April 13th – 14th: No ALPHA Due to STAAR Science

• April 20th – 21st: No ALPHA Due to STAAR Math

• May 11th, 13th, & 18th: No ALPHA due to MAP Testing on Campus

• May 17th, 19th, 20th, & 21st: Last Days of ALPHA

Texas law now requires school districts to distribute information to parents and guardians about the safe storage of firearms. The attached information will help you learn about options for, as well as how to talk to your child and others about, the safe storage of firearms.

It is unlawful to store, transport, or abandon an unsecured firearm in a place where children are likely to be and can obtain access to the firearm. Under Texas Penal Code 46.13, a person commits the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child if the child gains access to a readily dischargeable firearm, and the person with criminal negligence:

• Failed to secure the firearm; or

• Left the firearm in a place to which the person knew or should have known the child would gain access

The penalty for allowing a child access to a firearm can range from a Class C misdemeanor (punishable by a $500 fine) to a Class A misdemeanor (punishable by a $4000 fine, a year in jail, or a combination of the two).

Texas exempts the purchase of firearm safety equipment from Texas Sales and Use Tax. Remember, a gun should be stored unloaded in a safe or locked container, with ammunition stored elsewhere. You can learn more and find additional resources from the Texas Department of Public Safety at https://safegunstoragetexas.com.

DADDY/DAUGHTER DANCE

Childcare Programs is excited to invite students in Kinder–5th grade to our annual Daddy/Daughter Dance for an evening of dancing and fun!

• When: November 7, 2026
• Where: McKinney Boyd High School Cafeteria
• Time: 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

Registration and Cost

Parents may register through the Childcare Programs Eleyo website beginning October 2, 2026.

• Admission: $25 per person
• Corsages: $12 each
• Boutonnieres: $10 each