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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.
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Malvern Families,
This month at Malvern, we are highlighting the Leader in Me Habit “Be Proactive”, taking charge of yourself, making positive choices, and showing responsibility. When our Red Hawks are proactive, they are practicing true leadership! We are also focusing on the character trait of Respect, which means valuing all people and things and treating them with kindness and care. Families can support us at home by encouraging our Red Hawks to take responsibility for their belongings, complete tasks without reminders, and show respect through kind words and thoughtful actions.
At Malvern, we know that every school day counts! Daily, on-time attendance makes a big difference in your child’s learning and success. When students are present from the first bell to the last, they gain valuable instruction, build strong habits, and stay connected with their teacher and classmates. This year, our campus goal is 96% school wide attendance, and we can reach it together with your support. Thank you for helping your Red Hawk arrive on time and stay the full day. Every minute and day minute matters!
Thank you all for your support with our schoolwide Believe Kids fundraiser! We also appreciate everyone who joined us for Grandperson’s Lunch. Our Red Hawks enjoyed their time with you. Guests are always welcome to join us for lunch as long as they have visitor approval and present a photo ID upon arrival.
Proud to be a Red Hawk,
Inetra Nelson, Principal & Melinna Herrera, Assistant Principal
Familias de Malvern,
Este mes en Malvern, destacamos el hábito de Líder en Mí "Sé Proactivo": tomar las riendas, tomar decisiones positivas y demostrar responsabilidad. Cuando nuestros Halcones Rojos son proactivos, ¡practican un verdadero liderazgo! También nos centramos en el rasgo de carácter del Respeto, que significa valorar a todas las personas y cosas y tratarlas con amabilidad y cuidado. Las familias pueden apoyarnos en casa animando a nuestros Halcones Rojos a responsabilizarse de sus pertenencias, completar las tareas sin recordatorios y mostrar respeto con palabras amables y acciones consideradas.
En Malvern, sabemos que cada día escolar cuenta. La asistencia diaria y puntual marca una gran diferencia en el aprendizaje y el éxito de su hijo. Cuando los estudiantes están presentes desde el primer timbre hasta el último, reciben instrucción valiosa, desarrollan hábitos sólidos y se mantienen conectados con su maestro y compañeros de clase. Este año, nuestra meta en el campus es un 96% de asistencia en toda la escuela, y podemos lograrla con su apoyo. Gracias por ayudar a su Halcón Rojo a llegar puntual y quedarse todo el día. ¡Cada minuto cuenta!
¡Gracias a todos por su apoyo a nuestra recaudación de fondos de Believe Kids para toda la escuela! También agradecemos a todos los que nos acompañaron en el Almuerzo de los Abuelos. Nuestros Halcones Rojos disfrutaron mucho su tiempo con ustedes. Los invitados siempre son bienvenidos a almorzar con nosotros, siempre que cuenten con la autorización de un visitante y presenten una identificación con foto al llegar.
Orgullosos de ser un Red Hawk,
Inetra Nelson, Directora y Melinna Herrera, Subdirectora
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
For the safety of all students, we kindly ask parents not to stop and talk with their children during recess while they are on the playground. This helps us maintain a secure and supervised environment, ensures smooth routines, and avoids distractions during playtime. Thank you for supporting our efforts to keep all students safe.
Today is the last day for fundraiser
Have you taken the opportunity to register your student(s) at www.FundPrizes.com and share the fundraiser with friends and family?
Your Parent Student Dashboard allows you to email and share through all social media platforms directly from the site!
Your supporters can shop or donate in your student’s name(s) and receive items directly to their home! Thank you for your dedicated support to the students of Malvern Elementary!
Ms. Bables got tangled up in victory (and silly string)! Her class rocked the weekend fundraiser challenge!
Picture Day is coming on Monday, September 15!
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVT29B947. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com.
We're excited to invite you to connect with our Principals as they share their vision for an amazing school year ahead! Together, we'll also explore Malvern's Title 1 Plan and take part in our Site-Based Decision Making meeting. We hope you can join us Friday, September 19, 2025 at 8:15 am in the Malvern Learning Commons. Please RSVP to jgray@mckinneyisd.net.
REMINDER - MISD Cell Phone Policy
The 89th Texas Legislature passed House Bill 1481, prohibiting student use of personal communication devices during the school day. This law and corresponding district policy are intended to reduce distractions, protect instructional time, and promote meaningful student engagement.
Personal Communication Devices include but are not limited to:
Smartphones
Laptops and tablets
Smartwatches
Earbuds and earphones
Smart eyeglasses
Portable gaming devices
Key Points:
All personal communication devices must remain out of sight during the school day.
Students may continue to keep personal communication devices in backpacks in case of an emergency. McKinney ISD believes it is important for students to have access to their phones in a crisis situation.
Students will continue to use district-issued devices, such as iPads and MacBooks, provided for instructional purposes.
McKinney ISD’s Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy has been updated in the 2025–2026 Student Handbook to reflect BYOD is not allowed according to HB 1481.
Disciplinary Consequences:
Violations of prohibited guidelines are subject to disciplinary consequences as outlined below:
Disciplinary Consequences:
1st Offense
Device turned into campus administration
Warning from administration
Parent/guardian notified
Device returned to student at the end of the school day
2nd Offense
Device turned into campus administration
Lunch or After-School Detention
Parent/guardian notified
Device returned to parent/guardian only
3rd Offense
Device turned into campus administration
1 Day In-School Suspension
Device returned to parent/guardian only
Mandatory parent/student conference
Students are prohibited from bringing personal devices to campus for the remainder of the semester. Further violations will be considered insubordination of school policy.
Limited Exceptions: A student may be permitted to possess or use a personal communication device only with written approval from campus administration and documentation supporting one or more of the following exceptions:
The device is required to the extent necessary to implement the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan.
The device is medically necessary, and its use is authorized by a licensed physician in the State of Texas and approved by designated 504 or ARD committee.
The device is needed to comply with district or campus safety protocols, or as otherwise required by law.
Dual credit students attending dual credit classes on MISD campuses can use phone to authenticate into Collin College system during the first 5 minutes of class.
Info taken directly from the MISD Website and may be found at https://www.mckinneyisd.net/page/personal-communication-devices
RED HAWK RALLY - Friday, September 25, 2025
We are excited to introduce our monthly Red Hawk Rally! Each month, we will come together as a school to celebrate the accomplishments of our scholars who exemplify that month’s character trait. These rallies are a special time to recognize students for their hard work, positive choices, and leadership. We can’t wait to cheer on our Red Hawks as they continue to grow in character and achievement!
Order your 2025-2026 Yearbook!
It's time to capture the magic of the school year!
The Malvern Elementary School yearbook is on sale now. Filled with photos and memories of the 2025-26 school year, this is a keepsake your child will cherish forever.
Parents can order their yearbook at Treering.com/validate and enter our school code 101458570206256.
Order by September 30th to receive a 10% discount!
When you purchase a yearbook, you'll also get two free custom pages to fill with your own photos and memories. These are perfect for highlighting your child's favorite moments from the year!
Don't wait—order your Malvern Elementary yearbook today!
Counselor's Corner
It's College Week at Malvern Elementary!
We are excited to announce that our Red Hawks will be celebrating College Week during this next week! This week-long event is an opportunity for our scholars to explore the importance of higher education and future career goals in fun and engaging ways. Our scholars will take part in activities and discussions that encourage them to dream big, set goals, and see the many pathways to success! We invite families to support the celebration by talking with their children about their future aspirations and the value of education.
We hope our Red Hawk scholars will join in the fun by dressing up daily for that days theme.
- Monday - Follow Your Dreams! Dress for success.
- Tuesday - Your Future Starts Here! Malvern Spirit Day.
- Wednesday - Hats Off to Your Future! Wear your favorite hat.
- Thursday - Team Up for College! Wear college gear.
- Friday - The Future is Bright! Wear sunglasses and neon colors.
Cafeteria & Meal Costs
Breakfast: Served daily from 7:40AM-8:00AM, including the first day of school.
Meal Prices: Student Breakfast FREE for all Malvern Elementary School students, Student Lunch $3.10, Milk/Juice and miscellaneous items will be available for purchase individually during meal times. Parents and visitors are welcome to buy breakfast or lunch as well when they visit. If you wish to limit the amount of “extras” your child can purchase, or not allow “extras” you can set this in your child’s online meal account. “Extras” and snacks are only available for grades 2nd-5th to purchase. Click here for more information on meals and payments.
Free/Reduced Meals: Applications for Free/Reduced meals are available through our front office or online at www.mckinneyisd.net/school-nutrition/free-reduced-meals/ .
If applicable, we encourage you to complete and return this form as soon as possible to avoid a lapse in benefits. Each year, the state allows a 30 day grace period for any students who were in the program at the end of the previous school year. If a new application is not filled out and approved, the student will be responsible for all meals at the full-paid student price.
Student accounts can be made at: My School Bucks - www.myschoolbucks.com
Recent changes in Texas law now require McKinney ISD to obtain additional parent/guardian consent before providing medical care through the school nurse or trained staff. The link below takes you to a consent form that is only available in English and Spanish. Parents can also access the consent form by logging into the SSO portal and choosing the MISD Parental Consent Form.
The language of the consent is below:
“ I agree and understand that the school nurse or other assigned staff may provide routine, health-related care services throughout the course of the school year. Signed medication forms(25/26), Individualized health plans(IHP)(25/26), or medical accommodations through the Individualized Education Plans(IEP), ARD or 504 will remain in force. I also agree that this includes that the district will seek appropriate emergency care for a student with or without consent, should it be deemed necessary.” YES or NO are the two choice options.
Once this form is filled out, a unique link is sent to guardian 1's email address that has the medical care verbiage as stated above. This form may only be completed by guardian #1. You must manually type your email into the consent box when prompted, not allow it to autofill. The email address must match the email address provided to MISD upon registration. Google Chrome is the preferred browser for compatibility.
Parent Consent for Student Club Participation
At McKinney ISD, one of our top priorities is making sure every student feels connected and has opportunities to get involved. We know that when students find activities, clubs, and organizations they enjoy, they build stronger relationships, feel a greater sense of belonging, and are more engaged in school. In accordance with Senate Bill 12, McKinney ISD requires parent approval for students to participate in any student club or organization. All student clubs and organizations must comply with district guidelines and state law.
Please use this Parent Consent Form to provide or deny permission for your child to participate in student clubs at our school.
By working together, we can make sure every student finds a place to belong and thrive.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Herrera
2025-2026 Learning Plans
Dear Parents, you may access the 2025-2026 learning plans for your child's class on our MISD Teaching and Learning website.
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
Join the MNHS NorthStars for a day full of dance! Campers will get a snack, t-shirt, and learn two routines - as well as performance opportunity at the Bulldogs Football Game on October 10th!
The 11th Annual Running of the Bulldogs! October 25, 2025.
Mark your calendar - MISD Holiday Bazaar
Today is the last day to place orders for our Fundraiser!
Week of September 15-19 - College Week
- Monday, September 15 - Follow Your Dreams - Dress for Success
- Tuesday, September 16 - Your Future Starts Here - Malvern Spirit Day
- Wednesday, September 17 - Hats Off to Your Future - Hat Day
- Thursday, September 18 - Team Up for College - Wear College Gear
- Friday, September 19 - The Future is Bright - Wear Sunglasses and Neon Colors
September 15 - Fall individual pictures
September 17 - Progress Reports go home
Spirit Night at Scotty P's 11am-9pm
September 26 - Red Hawk Rally
September 30 - Last day to get 10% off this year's Yearbook
October 3 - MISD Spirit Night at the Stadium
October 13 - 17 - Fall Break NO SCHOOL
October 17 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 20 - Report Cards go home
Week of October 27 - 31 - Red Ribbon Week