Principal Newsletter
Dear Panther Parents, 

We have had a wonderful week here at Evans Middle School. Basketball is now in full swing and we have tremendous support for our teams. Today our ELAR classes had their annual “read-in.” It was fun to see students coming in in their PJs this morning ready to curl up with a good book. 

I’ve found my people…and their stuff is in the lost and found. 
When I was in middle school I was in constant trouble with my mom for losing my stuff. I’m in my fifties and on occasion she still reminds me of how many coats she had to buy for me because I kept losing them. After spending a semester as the middle school principal, I realize I was a totally normal kid. That said, our lost and found is overflowing. Rather than buying a new coat or water bottle, I recommend you ask your kids to stop by the lost and found. I would also recommend putting names on their possession with a sharpie. We would be happy to return items to students if we knew who they belonged to. 

Toy Drive
WFAA’s (Channel 8 News) Santa's Helpers is celebrating its 53rd year of collecting holiday toys for children ages Infant to Teen throughout North Texas, and they need your help!
Please bring a NEW unwrapped toy & put them in one of the boxes labeled Santa’s Helpers located in various classrooms and the front office.
This toy drive will run from November 28 through December 8.
SAVE THE DATE!  If you are able to join us in downtown McKinney on the evening of December 8 to present our gifts, we would love to have you.  More details to follow on exact meet-up time and location.
If you have any questions, please ask Kim Pereira or Amber Dill. They will be happy to answer them. Thank you for your support!

Yearbook  
You can purchase the 2022-2023 book online at jostensyearbooks.com or by clicking on our direct link http://jostensyearbooks.com?ref=A01088337 .

Progress Reports
Today grades for progress reports will be cut off and posted to HAC on Monday, November 28. 

Game Supervision
Students are not allowed to attend after school events without an adult. If you bring a student to an event, you must stay with them and take them home. Please do not “vouch” for random students that did not come with an adult. We have had several incidents this year where students were left at events without a way home. 
PTO Announcements
  • Winter is coming! We have sweatshirts for all the family! Spirit Wear is for sale online (when selling on site items will appear “out of stock” for a few days for inventory purposes). Grab yours while they last! Buy Here!  
  • We are asking for Christmas wrapping paper and ribbon and bows for our upcoming Staff Appreciation event in December. Any donations would be appreciated, and any kind of Christmas gift wrapping is great! You can send any items in during the whole month of November to the front office. Click Here!   
  • Give the gift of time! Sign up to help wrap gift for teachers. All materials will be provided. Signups are 2-hour blocks but even if you can only come for 1 hour that is great! This is the staff's favorite "treat" and they are so thankful for you wonderful volunteers! Click Here!   
  • PTO Chair Positions Open! If you would like to apply and work for our amazing parent-teacher organization and serve our Evans Community, please send us an email here! Subject: Membership or Co-Concessions Chair Position. 
  • PTO is assembling committee for the Teacher Grants. If you are interested in joining the committee, please send us an email here!
  • Volunteers for Copy Room: Sign Up Here!
  • Volunteers for Book Fair from Dec 5-9: Sign Up Here!  

​Sincerely, 
Dr. Paula Kent
Principal 
Evans Middle School
Evans Middle School
6998 W. Eldorado Parkway
McKinney, TX 75070
Phone:  469-302-7100
Fax:  469-302-7101
Campus Improvement Plan
​​Provision Regarding Refusal of Entry to or Ejection from School Property
Any administrator, SRO, or school peace officer can refuse to allow, or may reject any person from property under the district’s control.  If the person refuses to leave peacefully and either: 1) Poses a substantial risk of harm to any person; or 2) Behaves in a manner that is inappropriate for a school setting.
Process:
  • A verbal warning is issued that the behavior is inappropriate and may result in refusal of entry, or ejection.
  • If the person persists after the warning, the person may be refused entry or ejected.
Appeal Process:
  • Appeals must be filed within 10 days of written response.​ In accordance with S.B. 1553 – MISD’s appeal process and complaint forms can be found here. ​