Dowell Middle School
301 S. Ridge Road McKinney, TX 75072 (469) 302-6700
Weekly Newsletter 8/30/24
Principal's Message
We hope everyone is as ready for the long weekend as we are! Reminder, students do not have school on Tuesday, September 3rd either, so they get a four day weekend. The first progress report will be posted to HAC on Tuesday at 5:00 pm, so be sure to check your child’s grades. We hope that you will have celebrations, and if necessary, strategic planning sessions.
6th grade parents, specifically, we are hearing rumblings of large FaceTime calls that sometimes have inappropriate conversations. I want to make you all aware to be on the lookout. Big group text threads have also been discovered. Nothing good usually comes from these, so please continue to partner with us in discussing technology responsibility.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend closing out the summer, and bringing in Fall!!
Melanie Machost
Principal
Dowell Middle School
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We recently announced a new communications platform in McKinney ISD. Part of the new communications platform is the use of Apptegy Rooms to streamline communication and keep you informed about your child's education.
What is Apptegy Rooms?
Apptegy Rooms is a user-friendly resource that is available through the McKinney ISD mobile application that allows teachers to share important updates, class announcements, and school events directly with parents. With this tool, you can receive real-time notifications, access your child's class information, and communicate easily with teachers, all in one convenient place.
Key Features:
- Instant Notifications: Get immediate updates on class activities, homework assignments, and important school news.
- Direct Messaging: Communicate directly with your child's teacher, ask questions, and receive timely responses.
- Calendar Integration: Stay on top of school events, parent-teacher meetings, and other important dates.
How to Get Started:
1. Download the McKinney ISD mobile application: Apptegy Rooms is available for both iOS and Android devices. You can download it from the App Store or Google Play by searching for McKinney ISD.
2. Create an Account: On Monday, August 19, you received a guardian invite directly from Apptegy from accounts@edurooms.com. The title of the email is McKinney ISD is inviting you to claim your Rooms account. Follow the prompts to create an account using the email address you have registered with the school.
3. Connect to Your Child's Class: After logging in, you will be able to connect to your child's classroom.
We believe that Apptegy Rooms will significantly improve our ability to engage with you and support your child's learning journey. Your involvement is crucial to your child's success, and this tool will make it easier than ever to stay connected.
SSO Guardian Account for Canvas & HAC
- CLICK HERE for login or password reset by clicking "Need help?"
- Click SSO towards the top right.
- Click "Need Help?" - see image below.
For questions regarding access please contact Lori Bergeron at lbergeron@mckinneyisd.net.
CLICK HERE for Spanish version of the flyer.
CLICK HERE for registration form.
CLICK HERE for SPANISH registration form.
ATHLETICS
DOWELL PTO INFORMATION
Football - 7th vs. Highland Park
Students MUST be accompanied by an adult!
5:00 PM "B" Team
6:00 PM "A" Team
*These times can vary if a game runs late or finishes early.
Wednesday, Sep 4, 2024, 05:00 PM
Ron Poe Stadium
Football - 8th @ Highland Park
Students MUST be accompanied by an adult!
5:00 PM "B" Team
6:00 PM "A" Team
*These times can vary if a game runs late or finishes early.
Wednesday, Sep 4, 2024, 07:00 AM
Highland Park HS
Volleyball - 7th @ Highland Park MS
Students MUST be accompanied by an adult!
5:00 PM "C" Team
6:00 PM "A" Team
7:00 PM "B" Team
*These times can vary if a game runs late or finishes early.
Thursday, Sep 5, 2024, 05:00 PM
Highland Park MS
Volleyball - 8th vs. Highland Park MS
Students MUST be accompanied by an adult!
5:00 PM "C" Team
6:00 PM "A" Team
7:00 PM "B" Team
*These times can vary if a game runs late or finishes early.
Thursday, Sep 5, 2024, 05:00 PM
Dowell MS
Main School Number 469-302-6700
Principal's Secretary - Stacie Bullock sbullock@mckinneyisd.net 469-302-6404
Front Office Receptionist - Karen Morgan kamorgan@mckinneyisd.net 469-302-6702
School Registrar/Attendance - Lori Bergeron lbergeron@mckinneyisd.net 469-302-6709
Nurse - Emily Cieminski ecieminski@mckinneyisd.net 469-302-6716
A-L House Office - A-L Attendance Notes
Jessica Fair - Assistant Principal jfair@mckinneyisd.net
Jennifer Morse - Counselor jmorse@mckinneyisd.net
Ashley Simpson - Secretary asimpson@mckinneyisd.net
M-Z House Office - M-Z Attendance Notes
Tiffany Bailey - Assistant Principal tbailey@mckinneyisd.net
Rayshana Adams - Counselor radams@mckinneyisd.net
Julie Rohena - Secretary jrohena@mckinneyisd.net
504/SPED
504 Secretary - Andre Baca abaca@mckinneyisd.net
504 Coordinator - Kellie Hodum khodum@mckinneyisd.net
ESL Coordinator - Rosalyn Govan rgovan@mckinneyisd.net
Special Education Coordinator - Cheryl Boeve cboeve@mckinneyisd.net
*Gifted and Talented Services, Please contact your designated counselor.
Athletics
Boys Athletic Coordinator/Physical Education - Rashad Robinson rrobinson@mckinneyisd.net
Girls Athletic Coordinator/Physical Education - Kalla Dorsey kdorsey@mckinneyisd.net
Cheer - Alexa Scoggin abennett@mckinneyisd.net
Fine Arts
Band - Tiffany Lisko tlisko@mckinneyisd.net
Band - Tanner Carter tcarter@mckinneyisd.net
Choir - Carrie Hood chood@mckinneyisd.net
Orchestra - Michael Graber mgraber@mckinneyisd.net
Orchestra - Christopher Bryan cbryan@mckinneyisd.net
Theatre - Jenna Truitt jtruitt@mckinneyisd.net
AVID - Carin Thomas cathomas@mckinneyisd.net
Durham Bus Services 972-542-8316
*These lines will have someone available from 5:30 AM until 5:30 PM, Monday-Friday. If the lines are busy, please leave a message.