McGowen Parent Newsletter

Elementary Night Information & Schedule

• 6:00 PM – Gates Open: Enter on the visitor side of the stadium.

• 6:30 PM – Meet in Section 110: Students must be in Section 110 (located on the visitor side) by this time to head to the field for the group picture and video board feature.

• 7:00 PM – Kickoff: MHS is the visiting team this year.

Student & Parent Rules

• Free Admission: Elementary students get in free by wearing a school spirit shirt.

• Adult Companion: Free student entry requires an accompanying adult with a paid ticket.

• Field Access: Only school staff and students are allowed on the field for the photo; parents must remain in the stands.

• Supervision: Parents must stay with their child for the remainder of the game after the field picture concludes.

Tickets

Purchase tickets in advance online: [GET TICKETS HERE]

August 28th- McGowen Night at the Stadium-6:30 PM- Visitor Side

September 1st- PTA Volunteer Orientation 8:15 am

September 4th- Recognition of Word Duchenne Awareness Day- (September 7th)

September 7th- Labor Day Holiday- No school for students and staff

September 11th-Patriot Day-7:40 AM-please RSVP with this LINK

September 14th-PTA General Meeting-8:15am-9:00am in McGowen Library *-NEW DATE-

(Financial Literacy Guest Speaker)

September 14th-18th-Grandparents/Grand friends Week

September 14th-18th-College Week

September 16th-Progress Reports Go Home

September 17th-Constitution Day

September 24th- PTA Room Parent Meeting-8:15 am

September 24th-Watch Dog Dad Launch-6:00 PM-see flyer below

September 25th- MAV Fan Jam-8:20 am

Dear Elementary School Families,

We are reaching out to ask for your help with an important lesson: "Your Words & Actions Matter"

Even at a young age, children are learning how to express frustration and communicate online or on playground games. We want to ensure all our students understand that making threats or talking about hurting others is never okay—even as a joke.

Please take a moment to talk with your child about these key points:

• Words Matter: Saying things like "I'm going to kill you" or "I'm going to destroy the school"—even in fun or when angry—is very serious. It makes other children feel unsafe.

• No Jokes About Violence: Phrases about violence are never treated as pranks or jokes. They lead to immediate school consequences and can involve police reports and even a possible arrest (if 10 or older). The district has asked elementary campuses to share the below video with all 4th and 5th grade students. We will be sharing this video in the next two weeks. In the meantime, please feel free to view the district video with your child, so you can have a discussion at home about how "Your Words & Your Actions Matter".

• Ask for Help Instead: If your child is mad, upset, or hears someone else say something scary, encourage them to tell a teacher, principal, or trusted adult right away.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep our school community safe, kind, and welcoming for every child.

Sincerely,

Kim Luyster & Justin Bourgeois

Durham Bus Transportation Information

• McKinney ISD Transportation

• BusZone Bus Tracker App

• Durham Complaints & Compliments

BusZone Bus Tracking App

McKinney ISD and bus provider Durham School Services have a mobile app for MISD families called BusZone. BusZone allows parents, guardians, and students to monitor the location of a particular bus and/or possible delays in a bus arriving at a specific stop. Click the LINK to register for the BusZone Tracker App. LINK

Bus Registration

Students who are eligible for bus transportation services and wish to receive bus transportation must do so when they complete their online registration.