Marty's Memo Newsletter

Dear McKinney ISD Parents and Guardians,

Report cards for elementary and secondary students will be available in Skyward Family Access on October 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

All report cards will be available electronically this school year. Families can log in to Skyward Family Access to view their student’s report card, grades, and other important academic information in one convenient location. Report cards can be viewed in the student portfolio in Skyward. Directions to access report card.

MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) assessment scores are also available in Skyward Family Access under the Test Results tile.

We encourage parents and guardians to check Skyward Family Access regularly to stay informed about their student’s academic progress.

If you need help accessing your account, please visit the McKinney ISD Skyward Help page.

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting the success of every McKinney ISD student.

Learn More:

• Grading and Report Cards: Grading Procedures

• MAP Assessments: MAP Information

• McKinney ISD Report Card Brochure

Sincerely,
McKinney ISD

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This week, we’re celebrating the power of being safe, smart, and kind online — at every age! From our youngest learners exploring educational apps to our middle schoolers connecting on social platforms, it’s the perfect time for families to talk about digital footprints, privacy, and online responsibility.

Here are 5 steps families can take together:
1️⃣ Talk Early & Often: Discuss what’s appropriate to share (and what’s not).
2️⃣ Check Privacy Settings: Review app permissions and screen time together.
3️⃣ Be Kind Online: Remind kids that kindness counts just as much on screens as it does in person.
4️⃣ Think Before You Post: What you share today can shape your digital future.
5️⃣ Stay Curious: Encourage kids to ask before clicking links or downloading new apps.
🔒 Parent Tip: Stay alert to online challenges, scams, and messaging apps that allow hidden activity. Visit www.commonsense.org/families for trusted family guides and age-specific digital safety tips.

Together, we can raise responsible digital citizens who use technology to learn, create, and connect safely! 💻✨

McClure students are invited to complete the McClure Library Digital Citizenship Challenge on Typing Club during quarter 2 to deepen their understanding. Look for a handout in Monday folders, or print one here, to participate.

Hey McClure Marshal Families! Join us at McKinney North High School on Saturday Oct. 24th for the Running of the Bulldogs race! This is a fun family event with face painting, music, games, food trucks and more! The 1 Mile run will begin at 8:30 and the 5K will begin at 9:00. The race will be held at the stadium area at McKinney North High School and will benefit the Cross Country and Track Teams. Please list McClure as your school, as part of your registration will come back to McClure’s PE Department, to help purchase PE equipment. McClure has a winning tradition of having the most participation out of all MISD schools! Let’s show McKinney ISD our McClure Marshal Pride and keep that winning tradition going! Go Team McClure!!

We hope to see all of our Marshals there!

Registration Link:

www.MNHSXCTF.com

Character Strong Family Newsletters

Kindergarten Family Connection- Responsibility

1st Grade Family Connection- Responsibility

2nd Grade Family Connection- Responsibility

3rd Grade Family Connection- Responsibility

4th Grade Family Connection- Responsibility

5th Grade Family Connection- Responsibility

For the 26-27 school year, we will follow a 5 day rotation for specials classes- Art, Music, & PE. Your child's teacher will share the class specials day with you- for example: Ms. Smith's class Day 1= PE, Day 2=Music, etc... This calendar below will indicate which specials "day" it is by date. The calendar will stay the same until a holiday is on the calendar for that month.

August-December Specials Day Calendar

2026-2027 McClure Elementary Daily Schedule

*How to Report a Student Absence

McClure Parent & Student Handbook

McClure School Supply Lists 26-27

McClure Special Events Calendar

Change of Dismissal form

McClure Arrival & Dismissal Procedures

School Menus

McClure PTO Website

Personal Communication Devices

Birthday Banners are digital images that will be shown on the in-school signage monitors in the cafeteria and office daily during the student's birth month (or in May for summer birthdays and September for August birthdays).

Birthday banner link: 26 27 birthday banner link for form & payment

Complete the information above for each student you are recognizing. Contact Amanda Hamilton with any questions: ahamilton@mckinneyisd.net

McClure Veterans Day Celebration RSVP- CLICK HERE

💙Do you have a picture of your special Veteran for our slideshow?💙

McClure Veterans Day Picture Upload- CLICK HERE

McClure PTO Website

The McClure PTO believes that great schools are built through strong partnerships. We bring together families, teachers, staff, and administrators to support our students, strengthen our school community, and create opportunities that make a lasting impact. Please consider becoming a PTO member.

Creating an account on our website is not the same as becoming a PTO member. Registering simply gives you access to all of our online resources and makes it easy to stay connected with our school community.

We’re so glad you’re here and look forward to an amazing school year together!

McClure PTO October Newsletter

10% Off Early Bird Special until October 31st

Order Now, Customize Later. Custom Pages are due March 31, 2027

Campus Passcode: 1013397211712998

Purchase Link: https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1013397211712998

Have a school event or spirit day photo to submit to the yearbook? Please send to yearbook@mcclurepto.com .

Want to volunteer at McClure? Check out the McClure PTO Volunteer Hub below to view all volunteer opportunities!

McClure PTO Volunteer Hub

26-27 Academic Calendar

Vacation Calendar

MISD Volunteer Background Check

MISD Childcare Programs

MISD Community Folder

McKinney ISD Weekly Parent Newsletters

**Keeping Students Safe and Parents Informed- October Edition

On November 3, 2026, McKinney ISD voters will consider five propositions: Proposition A, a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE), and four bond propositions. The propositions address funding for district operations, including teacher compensation and student programs, as well as safety and security, facility improvements, instructional technology, new schools and other capital projects.

Early voting is October 19–30. We encourage families and community members to learn about each proposition, review financial information and FAQs, and find voting information on the McKinney ISD Election 2026 website. Learn More About Election 2026

October is recognized worldwide as Dyslexia Awareness Month, a time to come together to raise awareness, share resources, and tell stories about dyslexia successes. Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition, decoding abilities, and poor spelling.

Did you know:

• 1 in 5 people are Dyslexic~that’s 20% of our population. It is the most common of all neurocognitive disorders.
• Dyslexia ranges from mild to severe and those with dyslexia use about 5 times more energy to complete mental tasks.
• Dyslexia is hereditary. Children have a 50% chance of having dyslexia if one parent has it.
• Most dyslexics are creative thinkers & have an average, above-average, or highly gifted IQ.
• Over 50% of NASA employees are Dyslexic. This population is deliberately sought after because they have superb problem-solving skills and excellent 3D/spatial awareness.
• Around 40% of people with dyslexia also have ADHD.

A critical ingredient in the safe school recipe is the uniform classroom response to any incident. Weather events, fires, accidents, intruders and other threats to student safety are scenarios that are planned and trained for by all McKinney ISD schools and District Administration and staff. Historically, schools have taken this scenario-based approach to respond to hazards and threats. Each McKinney ISD classroom is furnished with the Standard Response Protocol poster that provides teachers with readily accessible response procedures and provides information during a crisis event. The attached handout explains Standard Response Protocol that is taught to students, faculty, and staff.

Please this link to view the Standard Response Protocol parent information.

Connecting Families with Community Resources

October 27, 2026

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

McKinney High School

1400 Wilson Creek Parkway, McKinney, TX 75069

Parenting the Digital Generation

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Event for parents only. In partnership with the Children's Advocacy Center.

Registration will be required for those needing childcare for PreK-5th grade students. Registration Deadline October 16. Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/MISDCRN26

A supervised activity will be provided for secondary students during this time.

Childcare and activities are provided to support families in attending this important event.

Complimentary food provided to the first 1000 people.

• McKinney ISD Transportation

• BusZone Bus Tracker App

• Durham Complaints & Compliments

26-27 ALPHA Information

26-27 ALPHA Instructional Dates

26-27 ALPHA Testing Dates

Mondays - ALPHA day for McClure's 3rd Graders

• 8:30- 3rd graders will load the bus and travel to Walker Elementary
• 1:30 - 3rd graders arrive at McClure

Tuesdays- ALPHA day for McClure's 1st & 2nd Graders

• 8:10am-9:10am - 2nd grade ALPHA at McClure
• 9:15am-10:15am- 1st grade ALPHA at McClure

Tuesdays & Wednesdays- ALPHA day for McClure's 4th & 5th Graders

*Please note- No Alpha for 4th & 5th on Sept.1st due to MAP testing.

• 8:30 - 4th & 5th graders will load the bus and travel to Walker Elementary
• 2:00 - 4th & 5th graders arrive at McClure

**Please note: 3rd-5th grade ALPHA classes are at Walker Elementary.

Helpful Links:

School Menus

Meal Prices & Payment

My School Bucks (online cafeteria payment system)

Free/Reduced Lunch (participants complete each year)

My School Bucks

Prepaying into your student’s account is the easiest way to ensure they have sufficient funds for cafeteria purchases. Prepayments can be made two ways:

• By cash or check at the cafeteria line

• Online by credit/debit or electronic check at My School Bucks

Childcare Programs is excited to invite students in Kinder–5th grade to our annual Daddy/Daughter Dance for an evening of dancing and fun!

When: November 7, 2026

Where: McKinney Boyd High School Cafeteria

Time: 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

Registration and Cost Parents may register through the Childcare Programs Eleyo website beginning October 2, 2026. Admission: $25 per person Corsages: $12 each Boutonnieres: $10 each

Daddy/Daughter Dance Flyer

Email: kellis@mckinneyisd.net

McClure Office Email: mcclureoffice@mckinneyisd.net
Website: https://www.mckinneyisd.net/o/mces
Location: 1753 N Ridge Rd McKinney, Tx 75071
Phone: 469-302-9400