Malvern Messenger

Albert & Iola Lee Davis Malvern Elementary School

1100 Eldorado Parkway

McKinney, Texas 75069

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At Malvern, we are kind, curious and brave. We learn, grow and lead together.

Malvern Families,

We are looking forward to another great week of learning and celebration at Malvern!

You’re invited to join us for our Red Hawk Rally this Friday as we celebrate the accomplishments of our amazing scholars. These monthly assemblies allow us to recognize hard work, leadership, and the positive spirit that makes our Red Hawk community so special. We hope to see you there!

Be sure to take a peek at the grade-level newsletter section of our Malvern Messenger to see the skills and learning goals your scholar will be developing this week. Staying connected to classroom learning is one of the best ways to support success at home and school.

Mark your calendar! We are excited to share that enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year begins March 2nd. If you or someone you know has an incoming kindergartener or a new student joining our Malvern family, we encourage early enrollment to help ensure a smooth transition for the upcoming school year. Your support in helping us prepare for our future Red Hawks is truly appreciated.

From campus news to important updates, the Malvern Messenger has you covered!

Proud to be a Red Hawk,

Familias de Malvern,

¡Esperamos con ansias otra gran semana de aprendizaje y celebración en Malvern!

Los invitamos a unirse a nuestro Rally Red Hawk este viernes para celebrar los logros de nuestros increíbles estudiantes. Estas asambleas mensuales nos permiten reconocer el trabajo duro, el liderazgo y el espíritu positivo que hace que nuestra comunidad Red Hawk sea tan especial. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!

Asegúrese de echar un vistazo a la sección del boletín informativo por grado de nuestro Malvern Messenger para ver las habilidades y los objetivos de aprendizaje que su estudiante desarrollará esta semana. Mantenerse conectado con el aprendizaje en el aula es una de las mejores maneras de apoyar el éxito en casa y en la escuela.

¡Apunten en su calendario! Nos complace compartir que las inscripciones para el año escolar 2026-2027 comienzan el 2 de marzo. Si usted o alguien que conoce tiene un estudiante que ingresa al kínder o un nuevo estudiante que se une a nuestra familia Malvern, le recomendamos la inscripción temprana para ayudar a garantizar una transición sin problemas para el próximo año escolar. Agradecemos sinceramente su apoyo para ayudarnos a prepararnos para nuestros futuros Red Hawks.

Desde noticias del campus hasta actualizaciones importantes, ¡el Malvern Messenger lo tiene cubierto!

Dear McKinney ISD Families,

As part of our ongoing series, Keeping Students Safe and Parents Informed, I am proud to share this month’s featured topic: MISD Lives Kind – A Legacy of Kindness.

We all know that a kind word, act, or deed can change someone’s day — and sometimes, a life. As the committee reviewed existing district initiatives, it became clear that kindness could serve as a unifying thread that strengthens learning, relationships, and school culture across every campus.

MISD Lives Kind is intentionally embedded into daily campus life through our district’s Six Strategic Pillars, particularly:

• Pillar 1: Safety & Wellness, by supporting students’ emotional well-being, sense of belonging, and positive school climate

• Pillar 4: MISD Family & Culture, by strengthening relationships among students, staff, families, and our broader community

Over time, Lives Kind has grown into a shared language that supports positive school climate, anti-bullying efforts, student leadership, mental health and well-being, strong staff culture, and meaningful family and community partnerships. Kindness is not only something we teach; it is something we model, practice, and reinforce together.

This work extends beyond our campuses through strong outreach partnerships with churches, mentors, our PTA and PTO organizations, and nonprofit partners who support students and families in times of need. Through this coordinated effort, McKinney ISD continues to strengthen the network of care surrounding our students.

Kindness matters because it shapes who students become. When kindness is practiced daily, it becomes part of who we are internally, and it can leave an impact that lasts a lifetime.

Thank you for partnering with us to reinforce kindness at home and in our community. When schools and families work together, we create environments where every student feels safe, valued, and connected.

With gratitude,

Shawn Pratt, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools
McKinney Independent School District

Read-A-Thons actually get your reader excited about reading and it gives friends and family the opportunity to encourage your child to read even more.

Our Read-A-Thon starts Sunday March 1, 2026.

About one week before our Read-A-Thon starts we will send home instructions on how to activate your reader's personal page. This is where you will be able to view and record their progress.

We encourage you to activate your reader’s account today by clicking on https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/abjdrP/1?utm=email and following the simple instructions.

We've chosen Read-A-Thon because it will not take much of your time, gives your child a reason to read and helps in the development of stronger reading skills.

We hope EVERYONE participates.

This week our Student Lighthouse leaders will be sharing their shoe tying skills with our Kindergarten - Second Grade scholars. We love seeing our older scholars sharing their knowledge with their younger schoolmates!

🌺 Aloha! Our Spring Luau is on its way — more details coming soon. Save the Date and get ready to hula the night away! 🌴

• Friday, March 6, 2026
• 6:00pm - 7:30pm
• Malvern Elementary School Gym

Picture Day is coming up! On Friday, March 6, 2026, Malvern scholars will take both individual and class group photos.

Be sure to check your scholar's Wednesday folder this week for important ordering information. We can’t wait to see all those bright smiles!

The Student & Family Information Guide is designed to provide students and families with clear, accurate, and up-to-date information aligned with the district website. The guide will be continuously updated as new information becomes available, while prior information will remain accessible so families can track updates and changes over time.

McKinney ISD is committed to ensuring continuity of services and support. We will continue to partner closely with families, staff, and campus leaders to provide consistent communication, guidance, and care. Together, we will ensure every student experiences a smooth and supportive transition into the 2026–2027 school year.

McKinney ISD is proud to launch the Collegiate Academy of McKinney – a new partnership initiative with Collin College designed to help our students achieve their academic aspirations.

March 2, 2026 - New Student Enrollment & Registration begins for K-12
April 2, 2026 - Lawson Pre-K & Headstart Enrollment (See if your child qualifies for Pre-K or Headstart)

April 6-8, 2026 - Kindergarten Roundup (All campuses at various times)

April 20 - May 1, 2026 - MISD Preschool/Employee Child Care Programs 2026/2027 (Registration for families currently in the program. May 2 - Waitlist families are contracted for remaining available spots)

April 29, 2026 - Team McKinney Welcome Tours! 5:00pm - 6:00pm. All campuses except Lawson, Eddins, McNeil, Wolford, McClure, and Frazier.

May 11, 2026 - Club 360 After School Program. Registration opens.

Mid-July, 2026 - Back to School Forms (All New and Returning Students)

August 10, 2026 - Elementary Meet the Teacher Night 5:00pm

August 13, 2026 - First Day of School!

School Start Times:
Elementary School 8:10am - 3:20pm
Middle School 8:50am - 4:00pm

High School 7:20am - 2:40pm
Lawson 7:40am - 2:50pm

The Boyd Bailadoras are hosting their annual spring youth dance clinic for students Pre-K through 8th grade. The clinic will be held at McKinney Boyd HS in the Auditorium.

Pre-registration due by April 1st.

- 2 tickets to the Saturday night Spring Show on April 11th (1 for the dancer & 1 for the parent)

If you have any questions, please contact Caris Dunn at cadunn@mckinneyisd.net

Join McKinney ISD for a parent education event "Parenting in the Digital Generation and Understanding Online Extremists" on March 25, 2026 from 6pm-7:30pm at the Community Events Center, 4201 S. Hardin Blvd., McKinney, Texas 75070.

We'll Talk About:

• 4 big risks for children online
• Conversations parents need to have with children about being online
• Utilizing technology to better protect your children
• Online extremist activities and how they target your children

This event is brought to you by McKinney Police Department and Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County

Who should attend? Parents with students of any age with technology in the home. This is a parent only event. The content is not appropriate for students. Childcare is NOT provided.

As January comes to a close, we are wrapping up Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood and our character trait, Honesty. Students practiced listening, sharing their feelings respectfully, and telling the truth—even when it’s hard.

Family Tip: Try taking turns talking at home and encourage your child to use “I feel…” statements. Praise honesty to help children feel safe learning from mistakes.

February starts with our Great Kindness Challenge, where students will focus on spreading kindness across campus. Be sure to check the Malvern Newsletter for our fun dress-up days during Kindness Week!

Character Trait: Kindness

This month, students will learn Habit 6: Synergize, which means working together and valuing everyone’s ideas. We’ll connect this with Kindness by practicing teamwork, inclusion, and helping others.

Family Tip: Give your child teamwork jobs at home, talk about everyone’s strengths, and ask, “How did you show kindness today?”

Thank you for partnering with us as we continue building kind leaders at Malvern! 💙

At Malvern, student well-being is a top priority. Throughout the year, our counselor provides age-appropriate lessons that help students recognize “big” feelings, identify trusted adults, and practice coping strategies. Each elementary campus also displays the required “You Are Not Alone” poster so students know support is always available.

Our approach to suicide prevention focuses on helping students:

• Manage their emotions
• Understand that tough moments are temporary
• Notice when someone may need help
• Know who they can trust
• Use healthy coping skills
• Find support when they need it

Thank you for partnering with us to support the emotional health of every Red Hawk. Please review MISD’s Suicide Prevention Parent and Guardian Newsletter by selecting the button below.

• MISD requires every visitor/volunteer to report to the office to sign in and receive a visitor badge. At the camera outside of the school, please state your name, show your ID, and explain why you are here at school.

• A software system called “Hallpass School Visitor Management” is used to scan in visitors. A valid, unexpired state or government issued photo ID must be presented each time you visit, volunteer, or pick up a student. If you arrive on campus without your driver’s license, you will be asked to leave and return to campus when you have identification. A photocopy or photo on your telephone of your ID will not be accepted.

• MISD requires that volunteers complete a criminal background check every school year. If you plan to volunteer anywhere in the building or chaperone a field trip, please complete the required volunteer application.

MISD will not offer a grace period this school year for you to complete your annual background check. All background checks must be completed and approved before you can serve on campus.

Hawk Squad is a fun, high-energy volunteer program where we welcome students each morning with high fives, compliments, positivity, and enthusiasm as they head into class! Getting started is simple—just complete the standard MISD volunteer background check and fill out the form linked here. (Please note: by completing this form you are giving your personal information to a Malvern parent.)

In addition to morning greetings, we also help out at various school events throughout the year. Our goal is to grow Hawk Squad into a strong and lasting tradition—and we’d love for you to be a part of it!

Active members will have the opportunity to purchase an exclusive, custom Hawk Squad t-shirt to wear and keep.

We welcome everyone—dads, moms, grandparents, and more! If you're ready to have fun and make a difference, sign up and join the squad. We can’t wait to meet you!

Week of February 23 - Secure/HAZMAT Drill

• Shoe tying clinic by Student Lighthouse - Kinder - 2nd grade during Community Circle

February 27 - Red Hawk Rally RSVP Form Here

March 1 - Read-A-Thon begins, check the calendar for dress up days

Week of March 2 - Fire Drill

March 3 - SPIRIT NIGHT at Scotty P's 11a-9p

March 6 - Spring individual & group pictures

• Spring Luau Dance, 6p-7:30p

March 11 - 4th Grade Field Trip - Frontiers of Flight Museum

March 16-20 - NO SCHOOL! Spring Break

March 23 - Down Syndrome Awareness Day - wear mismatched socks

March 25 - Parenting Education Event at CEC, 6p-7:30p

March 26 - 1st Grade Field Trip - Aero Explorer

March 27 - Red Hawk Rally

• Report Cards go home

March 31 - OPEN HOUSE 5p-6p

April 4 - Mini Bailadora Dance Clinic 8a-1p

Malvern's mission is that we are kind, curious and brave. We learn, grow, and lead together. How are we doing? Let us know here.

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