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Albert & Iola Lee Davis Malvern Elementary School
1100 Eldorado Parkway
McKinney, Texas 75069
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Malvern's Mission Statement
At Malvern, we are kind, curious and brave. We learn, grow and lead together.
🍎 Principal News 🍎
Malvern Families,
We have another exciting week ahead at Malvern! This week, we’ll be talking about making healthy choices as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week. Then on Friday, we’ll wrap up the week by recognizing our amazing Red Hawks during the October Red Hawk Rally!
As October comes to a close our Red Hawks are finding their rhythm, building new skills, and discovering that success comes through perseverance and hard work. This season is all about steady progress and not perfection. Our goal is for scholars to grow in both confidence and character.
Thank you for continuing to encourage your child to keep trying, believe in themselves, and take pride in their learning journey. With your support and our shared commitment, our Red Hawks are truly soaring higher every day!
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Proud to be a Red Hawk,
Inetra Nelson, Principal & Melinna Herrera, Assistant Principal
Familias de Malvern,
¡Tenemos otra semana emocionante por delante en Malvern! Esta semana, hablaremos sobre cómo tomar decisiones saludables mientras celebramos la Semana del Listón Rojo. Luego, el viernes, cerraremos la semana reconociendo a nuestros increíbles Red Hawks durante el Rally de Red Hawks de octubre.
A medida que octubre llega a su fin, nuestros Red Hawks están encontrando su ritmo, desarrollando nuevas habilidades y descubriendo que el éxito llega a través de la perseverancia y el trabajo duro. Esta temporada se trata de progreso constante, no de perfección. Nuestro objetivo es que los estudiantes crezcan tanto en confianza como en carácter.
Gracias por seguir animando a su hijo a seguir intentando, a creer en sí mismo y a sentirse orgulloso de su aprendizaje. ¡Con su apoyo y nuestro compromiso compartido, nuestros Red Hawks realmente están volando cada día más alto!
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Orgullosos de ser un Red Hawk,
Inetra Nelson, Directora y Melinna Herrera, Subdirectora
Mark your calendars - our fundraiser items and student prizes will be available for pickup on Monday, October 27, 2025 from 3:45p - 5:30p at Malvern. Please come to the cafeteria doors at the front of the school for your deliveries. Please make arrangements to pick up your child's order or send someone to get them. The school has NO access to freezer space to store the frozen foods that many of you sold.
Student Lighthouse Fundraiser
Join us in Malvern Elementary's BOO GRAMS Fundraiser! Grams will be sold October 27th - 30th before school. Each gram is $1.00 and will be delivered on Friday, October 31st.
Angel Tree Drive
Library News
Exciting October Events at Malvern Elementary
Fall is in the air at Malvern Elementary, and our Red Hawks have some exciting opportunities to look forward to this October!
First up is our October Reading Challenge. Each student will be bringing home a challenge page in their red folder, full of fun activities designed to spark a love of reading. We encourage families to work together to complete as many of the challenges as possible throughout the month. Completed pages should be returned to the library by Friday, November 3rd. Students who participate will have the chance to win some exciting prizes!
One special part of the challenge is our Storybook Pumpkin Patch. Students are invited to decorate a pumpkin based on a favorite book or book character. These creative pumpkins will be displayed in the library, transforming it into a colorful and imaginative patch for everyone to enjoy. Learn more!
We can’t wait to see our Red Hawks dive into reading and share their creativity this October!
October Counseling Focus
This month in counseling, we are building on September’s lessons and introducing new skills to help students grow as leaders and learners.
- Character Trait: Responsibility
- Students are learning what it means to be responsible—taking ownership of their choices, completing tasks, and being dependable at school and at home.
Conflict Resolution & Problem Solving
We are practicing peaceful ways to solve problems with peers, including listening, using kind words, and working together to find solutions.
Review of Self-Regulation & Coping Skills
We will continue practicing strategies such as deep breathing, positive self-talk, and taking a break to manage big emotions.
Review of Respect
Students will revisit the importance of showing respect to themselves, others, and their school environment.
💡 At home tip: Ask your child how they can show responsibility this week. Encourage them to share how they solved a problem respectfully or used a coping skill to calm down.
🌟Parent Resource Spotlight🌟
Anxious Generation Book Study
Monday October 27th, 2025
English at MBHS 4:30-5:30
**NEW***Spanish at Finch Elementary 4:30-5:30 (this is not included in the previous video, but please let your Spanish speaking families know of this opportunity!
Night at the Ranch
Saturday November 1st, 2025
*new time* 5:00-7:00PM
Parent Café
Monday November 3rd, 2025 5:30-7PM
McGowen Elementary School
Parenting Cafe
You're Invited Parenting Cafe English Spanish
Sign up here
RED RIBBON WEEK IS COMING!
Visitors and Volunteers
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 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 Call to Action
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!
Activities Around the District
Lady Broncos Basketball presents JR. BRONCOS! Join the Junior Bronco club! MISD students from Pre-K through 8th grade have the opportunity to adopt and hangout with one of our own Varsity Lady Broncos players for the 2025-2026 season.
Register by November 25, 2025. Fee: $75. Jr. Bronco Night - December 5th.
October is National Principal's Month
October 27 - Fundraiser Delivery - 3:45p-5:30
Week of October 27 - 31 - Red Ribbon Week
- Monday - Wear Red
- Tuesday - Dress as a Super Hero
- Wednesday - Wear PJs
- Thursday - Wear Crazy Socks
- Friday - Dress as your favorite book character
October 31 - Red Hawk Rally
Week of November 2 - Fire Drill
November 3 - Parent Cafe at McGowen Elementary School - 5:30p-7p
November 7 - Veteran's Day Assembly
November 12 - Spirit Night at Scotty P's
December 2 - Educational Facilities Alignment Committee Community Feedback - 6:30p
Grade Level Newsletters
Information regarding bussing with Durham Transportation
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