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Dear Malvern Red Hawk Families,

Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year at Malvern Elementary! We hope your summer was filled with fun, relaxation, and time well spent with family and friends. Our dedicated staff is hard at work preparing for an incredible year ahead, and we cannot wait to welcome our Red Hawks back to campus!

This year, we proudly launch under the theme: Red Hawks Rising: One Team. One Purpose. Forward Focus. This theme reflects our unified commitment to growth, collaboration, and excellence.

At Malvern, our mission remains clear: to build strong relationships and develop lifelong learners. We are dedicated to creating a school culture where every student feels safe, supported, and valued. Our goal is for all scholars to build character, show kindness, grow as leaders, and strive for academic success.

Communication is one of our top priorities. We believe a strong home-school partnership is essential to student success. Throughout the year, please stay in touch with your child’s teacher via email, phone, conferences, and classroom updates. Each week, you’ll receive our Malvern Weekly Newsletter with important updates, events, and celebrations. Be sure to follow us on our Malvern website, Facebook page and other social media platforms to stay connected and informed.

We are honored to have you as part of our Malvern family. Please take a moment to review the rest of this newsletter for important details about school procedures, arrival and dismissal times, registration information, and more. We hope it will help you feel prepared for a great start.

To kick things off, we invite all families to join us for Meet the Teacher Night on Thursday, August 7th from 5:00–6:00 pm, followed by Popsicles in the Park from 6:00–6:30.

We are excited for another year of learning, growth, and Red Hawk pride. Let’s make it a year to remember!

Proud to be a Red Hawk,
Inetra Nelson, Principal & Melinna Herrera, Assistant Principal

Estimadas familias de Malvern Red Hawk,

¡Bienvenidos al año escolar 2025-2026 en la Escuela Primaria Malvern! Esperamos que su verano haya estado lleno de diversión, relajación y tiempo bien aprovechado con familiares y amigos. Nuestro dedicado personal está trabajando arduamente para prepararse para un año increíble, ¡y estamos ansiosos por dar la bienvenida de nuevo a nuestros Red Hawks al campus!

Este año, nos enorgullece lanzarnos bajo el lema: Red Hawks en Ascenso: Un Equipo. Un Propósito. Enfoque Progresivo. Este lema refleja nuestro compromiso unificado con el crecimiento, la colaboración y la excelencia.

En Malvern, nuestra misión sigue siendo clara: construir relaciones sólidas y desarrollar estudiantes de por vida. Nos dedicamos a crear una cultura escolar donde cada estudiante se sienta seguro, apoyado y valorado. Nuestro objetivo es que todos los estudiantes forjen su carácter, muestren amabilidad, se desarrollen como líderes y se esfuercen por alcanzar el éxito académico.

La comunicación es una de nuestras principales prioridades. Creemos que una sólida colaboración entre el hogar y la escuela es esencial para el éxito estudiantil. Durante todo el año, manténganse en contacto con el maestro de su hijo por correo electrónico, teléfono, reuniones y actualizaciones del aula. Cada semana, recibirás nuestro Boletín Semanal de Malvern con actualizaciones importantes, eventos y celebraciones. Síguenos en nuestro sitio web de Malvern, nuestra página de Facebook y otras redes sociales para mantenerte al día.

Nos sentimos honrados de contar con usted como parte de nuestra familia Malvern. Por favor, tómese un momento para revisar el resto de este boletín informativo para obtener detalles importantes sobre los procedimientos escolares, horarios de llegada y salida, información de inscripción y más. Esperamos que le ayude a sentirse preparado para un excelente comienzo.

Para empezar, invitamos a todas las familias a unirse a nosotros en la Noche para Conocer al Maestro el jueves 7 de agosto de 5:00 p. m. a 6:00 pm, seguida de Paletas en el Parque de 6:00 a 6:30.

Estamos entusiasmados por otro año de aprendizaje, crecimiento y orgullo Red Hawk.

¡Hagamos que sea un año inolvidable!

Orgullosos de ser Red Hawk,

Inetra Nelson, Directora y Melinna Herrera, Subdirectora

We look forward to welcoming our Red Hawks back! Meet the Teacher Night is Thursday, August 7, 20205 from 5pm-6pm.

Please join us for Popsicles in the Park at the playground on the east end of campus following Meet the Teacher, Thursday, August 7th 6pm-6:30pm.

Safety is always our number one priority at Malvern. All procedures are written with safety in mind and are strictly enforced. Becoming familiar with arrival and dismissal procedures will promote safety, minimize frustration, and ensure a smooth year. A map is included to help understand the flow of traffic.

First rule when you arrive on campus - do not park in front of the building, or in the bus lane, during arrival or dismissal time. Avoid parking in fire lanes, as you will be ticketed. This will be the expectation throughout the entire school year. Please refrain from being on cell phones while in our school zones as this can also cause you to be ticketed.

Arrival

• The doors to the school will open at 7:40am each school day.

• Car Riders use the carpool lane in front of the building and enter the front doors (we will have Safety Flock to assist you but go ahead and exit your car, even if someone is not there to open the door).

• Walkers enter front doors.

• Parents may park in the west parking lot and escort children to front doors. Please say your “good-byes” at the front door. Please park in a parking spot. Dropping your student off in the bus lane is not allowed.

• Bus Riders use bus lanes and enter doors on the west side of the building.

• Never drop students off in parking lots and allow them to walk through bus or car traffic lanes!

There will be staff members outside and lining the hallways to assist students in finding their classrooms.

Any parent entering the building must sign in at the office. Parents are only permitted to enter classrooms if prior arrangements with teachers have been made.

Dismissal

There are four categories of dismissal:

• Walk-Away are students who leave the building without adult/parent escort.

• Parent Walker Pickup are students who are dismissed only to an adult walking to the building. THIS IS A CHANGE - Parent Walker Pickup will be dismissed from the exterior door of Hallway E (on the west side of the building), and will be released only to people who have the school-issued dismissal number. Parent Walker Pickup parents may walk to school or park in west parking. You must show your school-issued number to staff.

• Carpool Riders will be escorted to drivers who come through the carpool lane in front of the school. You must show your school-issued carpool number in front windshield of the car.

• Bus Riders will be escorted by staff to the appropriate bus.

Any carpool or parent walker pickup person without an issued card will be asked to park and enter the office to show identification. We will reunite you with your child! We just want to be certain that only approved adults pick up a child. You will be given 2 cards at the beginning of the year. If those are lost, there will be a $1.00 fee for each additional card. This year, students will be given a backpack tag with their school-issued number. If tags are lost, the replacement fee is $2.00.

Students are in different locations throughout the building depending on how you reported to teachers that they will be going home, so it is important for parents to notify the school of any dismissal changes. If you change plans without notifying the school, be prepared to wait a few minutes for us to get your child to the new dismissal location. If you plan to change the way your child goes home, you must submit a dismissal change request form before 2:45PM on the day of the change. You will need to complete the Daily Dismissal Form which can be found here.

If arriving by way of the parking lot off of Park Central Drive, it is crucial that parents park their vehicle and escort their child across the crosswalk to the sidewalk next to the building rather than letting children out in the parking lot during school arrival. This precaution ensures that children are safely guided through the parking area, reducing the risk of accidents and ensuring they enter the school building securely. Parents walking their children to the entrance fosters a sense of security and community, reinforcing the importance of safety and responsibility. By adhering to this practice, we can collectively ensure a safer, more organized drop-off process that prioritizes the safety of every child.

If you would prefer, you may drop your child off in front of the school by entering the drive off of Eldorado Parkway. When dropping your child off through the carpool line, please follow the procedures below.

When you reach this sign, please prepare to exit the vehicle (gather backpacks, water bottles, etc.)

The first car should stop here. The child exits on the passenger side. Once the child has safely exited, you should pull to the left and exit the parking lot.

When you stop anywhere between these two arrows, students should exit the vehicle and proceed to the front door. Please do not wait for the car door to be opened for you.

• Each family must provide a current proof of residency every school year as part of their online registration process.

• A proof of residency may be a copy of a current utility bill (water, electric, or gas for July/August only) or current home lease if you have been in the residence less than 30 days. A utility bill must be provided at the end of the 30 days.

• Please note this is required of all students.

• Returning Students: Registration for returning MISD students will be done through online registration utilizing Power School. Families of returning students have received an email with instructions on how to register for the 2025-2026 school year. The email from “PowerSchool Registration” is addressed to the parent listed as the primary contact and includes a unique “snapcode.” If you have more than one student, you will receive more than one email. If you have any questions, call the school office at 469.302.5300 and speak to Teresa Battleson, our registrar or email her at tbattleson@mckinneyisd.net.

• New to McKinney ISD Students: New student registration online at www.mckinneyisd.net . Families will need to upload current proof of residency, birth certificate, parent/guardian photo ID, and up-to-date immunization record.
  

• New McKinney Independent School District elementary school hours are from 8:10AM-3:20PM.

• Doors will open each day at 7:40AM. Students will go directly to their classroom where they will have the option of eating breakfast in their classroom.

• On the first day of school, parents may walk their child to their classrooms. All students will report directly to their classrooms between 7:40AM-8:05AM.

• 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.

• Guests: We are so glad you are able to come to school at times to eat lunch with your child. As a special guest in our cafeteria, we ask that you and your child eat lunch at the guest table and enjoy your time together. It is a treat for your child to have that special one-on-one time with you. Thank you for understanding that only your child may dine at the guest table. You are welcome to bring food to eat together or buy food from the cafeteria. Be prepared to say goodbye as your child leaves the cafeteria. We look forward to seeing you often throughout the year. The first two weeks we do not allow visitors at lunch. These two weeks will allow teachers to establish routines and procedures in the cafeteria. Lunch guests are welcome starting Monday, August 25, 2025.

Student accounts can be made at: My School Bucks - www.myschoolbucks.com

Club 360 After School Care at Malvern

• McKinney ISD offers an after school program at Malvern

• https://mckinneyisd.reg.eleyo.com/

• Malvern will assign dismissal cards to every child/family.

• Malvern families will receive their 2 dismissal cards during “Meet the Teacher” on Thursday, August 7, 2025.

• If you are unable to attend our “Meet the Teacher” event on Thursday, August 7, stop by the Malvern front office to pick up your card.

• Only the cards issued in the 2025-2026 school year’s color may be used to pick up your Red Hawk.

• How do you find out what’s going on at school? We love to communicate all the great things happening at Malvern. Communication is critical to the success of our school. We will communicate with all stakeholders in a variety of ways weekly.

• Sunday Call Out - Each Sunday, the MISD phone system will call the phone number listed as the number one contact for your family with reminders for the week. This is a great way to know exactly what is upcoming for the week. Our school wide newsletter will be included in an email.

• Grade levels Newsletters - Your child’s teacher will send our weekly school Newsletter that will include all grade level newsletters, calendar of events, and district information.

• School Marquee

• Staff communication to parents - Weekly

• Red Hawk Folders - Every Wednesday

• Social Media -

• Facebook

• Malvern's Facebook

• Malvern's Instagram

Dear Parents, you may access the 2025-2026 learning plans for your child's class on our MISD Teaching and Learning website.

Our campus is committed to providing parents with efficient access to our online library catalog. The Destiny online library catalog can be viewed any time by logging into the parent SSO portal. In response to Senate Bill 13, we are enabling automatic email notifications for parents to view what their student has checked out from the Destiny library catalog if there is checkout activity during the school day. Additionally, S.B. 13 includes the right for parents to block access to specific titles within the online Destiny catalog for their student. If you would like to access your student’s library account to view what they have checked out, review their checkout history, or block them from accessing specific books, please visit the Parent Library Access Tool page located on the MISD Library Services website. If you would like to review specific policies related to library materials, please refer to MISD board policy EFB Local. If you have questions or would like to provide feedback on library materials and services, please contact our campus Library Media Specialist Susan Hefley via email shefley@mckinneyisd.net.

• 3rd grade – Mondays at Walker Elementary. 3rd graders will return to Malvern at approximately 1:15PM.

• 4th and 5th – Tuesday and Wednesday at Walker Elementary. 4th and 5th graders will return to Malvern at approximately 2:00PM.

• Kinder-2nd grade ALPHA scholars will be served at Malvern on Thursdays from 8:00AM to 9:00AM.

• 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 at http://www.mckinneyisd.net/parents/volunteer/

• Visitors and volunteers may begin serving on campus beginning on Monday, August 25, 2025.

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. Visitors and volunteers are welcome on campus during the school day (8:10AM-3:20PM) starting Monday, August 25, 2025. Thank you for allowing our staff this time to establish relationships and routines with our Red Hawks before welcoming visitors and volunteers on campus.