Taking PRIDE
In ALL That We Do!
August 7, 2025
FROM THE PRINCIPALS
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Monday, August 11, 2025
Dear Press Pride Families and Friends,
Get ready to SHIMMER because the 2025–2026 school year is about to sparkle with possibility! Our Press Pride staff has been working hard long before the recent MISD Staff Academy days, creating dynamic learning environments and refreshing our school spaces. They’ve been exploring innovative ways to connect with our students, and we can’t wait to share all the magical things we have in store for our Pride this year.
This year’s theme is Press makes the world SHIMMER! We believe every student, staff member, and family plays a unique role in making our community shine, and we’re ready to make this year truly unforgettable.
A huge thank you to all the parents and families who joined us for our Meet the Teacher Night on Thursday, August 7th. Your presence and support help set the tone for a warm, welcoming start to the year.
Please take a moment to check out the information in this newsletter. You’ll find important dates and times for the start of the school year, as well as details about our arrival and dismissal procedures. We've also linked our Parent Information and Handbook, which answers many common questions.
Parents, together as partners, we can create a true star-quality experience for our Pride! The Press PTA is an essential part of our success, providing a unique partnership that benefits our students, staff, and Press families. You can see their impact throughout the year across our campus. If you’re interested in volunteering, joining, or serving on the PTA Board, please reach out to naomipresspta@gmail.com.
Mark your calendar—First Day of School is Tuesday, August 12, 2025! Doors will open at 7:40 AM.
With great excitement, Press is ready for a shimmering year of teaching, learning, relationships, and memories.
We are the PRIDE of MISD! Let’s Press On and sparkle together!
With great respect,
Rachel Corbin and Rachel Cotton
The district is implementing new school hours this year. Please review the following carefully:
School Hours: 8:10 AM – 3:20 PM
Student Drop-off Begins: 7:40 AM
Doors Open & Breakfast Starts: 7:40 AM
Important: There will be NO EARLY DROP-OFF this year.
Parents will NOT have the option to drop off their child before 7:40 AM, as adult supervision will not be available until that time.
🕒 Please plan accordingly to ensure student safety.
New this year: Breakfast will NO LONGER BE FREE for all students.
To ensure your child has access to breakfast, please do one of the following:
Have your child eat at home
Send breakfast from home
Set up a meal account to purchase breakfast at school
If your family may qualify for free or reduced-price meals, you must complete the online meal application to receive benefits. This step is essential to ensure your child receives the support they need. See below for the link.
Press Arrival & Dismissal Procedures
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ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL
Procedures for Arrival
First day of school - All students may report directly to their classrooms between 7:40 - 8:10am. Family members are welcome to walk students to class on the first day of school.
Announcements begin at 8:05am each day.
AFTER the first day - Please follow these procedures:
Morning Drop Off (7:40-8:10 AM): Teachers will review arrival procedures with students on the first day. Please allow enough time to get through the carpool line so your child can be in their classroom, ready to learn by 8:10AM. Ideally, for a positive start to their school day, students should be in their seats by 8:00AM daily to participate in live video morning announcements.
Carpool/Car riders - Back carpool line is supervised for morning drop off. Adults should NOT exit their vehicle in
the drop-off line. Do not use the front drive for drop off, this is reserved for bus and day care transportation only.
Due to staff needing to supervise students, the back doors will close and lock at 8:00AM.
Students arriving after 8:00AM will need to go through the front main doors.
Students arriving after 8:10AM will also be marked tardy.
Busers - Bus riders will utilize the front drive for dropping off students. Students deboarding the bus will be directed towards the front main doors.
Walkers, Bikers, Scooters - Walkers, bikers and scooters should utilize the sidewalks once on campus grounds.
Students should not be in the parking lots or drives at any time without direct supervision of an adult.
Students who are walkers, bikers, or scooters may enter the building through the front main doors. Front doors will open with supervision at 7:40am.
Breakfast - If eating breakfast, students should go directly to the cafeteria upon arrival during the 7:40-8:05 time period to pick up breakfast before heading to their
classrooms.
For students not choosing to have breakfast, students must directly report to grade level classroom areas as assigned by teachers and follow grade level procedures.
Morning Drop Off (8:00-8:09 AM):
Carpool/Car riders - The back doors do lock at 8:00 AM, as teachers who are on duty move back to classrooms to oversee their students.
At this time, students may be dropped off in the front drive and enter through the main doors in front.
Tardies – Students are considered tardy if they are not in the building at 8:10AM.
Procedures for Dismissal:
Each family at Press will be issued a family carpool card for students who will dismiss via car rider at any time during the school year. Two cards will be distributed per family at Meet The Teacher night and/or the first day of school. This number will remain assigned to your family throughout your time at Press. Parents requesting additional cards can contact the front office. Please hang this dismissal card from your rearview mirror so that it is visible to the staff on duty.
Procedures for Dismissal: * All dismissals begin at 3:20 pm
Daycare
Offsite Daycare Buses – pre-arranged by parents, students will be supervised by staff to board the bus/van in the front carpool area
Bus Riders:
Students exit through front door
Load in front driveway (Bus Lane)
Car Rider:
Use back driveway (Carpool Lane)
Students exit using doors near cafeteria
Driver must have dismissal card/number
Students will be called, then loaded by dismissal number
Drivers remain in the vehicle
Students will ONLY load on the passenger side
Walkers (Walk-Aways),Bike Riders, Scooters, etc.:
Students will be escorted by staff from the building and down the sidewalk and across the street to Inspiration Park.
Parent waiting area for walkers is ACROSS the street at Inspiration Park. Parents who are meeting students who are walkers/walk-aways, will meet students ACROSS the street at Inspiration Park. If parking, please park at Inspiration Park across the street or down one of the neighborhood streets. Please DO NOT PARK on Shawnee Drive to help the flow of carpool traffic. *Front parking lot is for staff members only or visitors entering the building.
All persons will use the designated crosswalk at all times if/when crossing the street.
Club 360:
After school care participants will report to the cafeteria
If you wish to change your child’s dismissal routine for any reason., you must complete the transportation change request form (located on Press website, as well as in the weekly school newsletters) and indicate the change in routine by 2:35 PM. We value safety and want to honor your request. However, if you do not submit your child’s dismissal change request prior to 2:30PM to change the routine, your child will likely be dismissed as per regular routine.
Late Pickups:
Students must be picked up by 3:20 PM. If you are unable to pick up by 3:20 PM, on-site child care is available through MISD’s Club 360 and multiple child care facilities provide transportation directly from school. Unfortunately, Press staff is not readily available to supervise students who are left past dismissal. Due to staff not being available to supervise students not picked up on time, the McKinney police department may be contacted to provide appropriate supervision of students left at school with no parent or guardian. Of course, if you have an extenuating circumstance, please call ahead to alert the front office staff and contact the classroom teacher. We will do our best to accommodate occasional extenuating situations.
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July 30 New Teachers Start
Aug 1 All Staff Start
Aug 1-11 Staff Professional Development Days
Aug 7 Meet the Teacher Night (see flyer below)
Aug 12 First Day of School (Doors open at 7:30)
Press News & Updates
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Dear Parents,
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 Tracy Bulot via email tbulot@mckinneyisd.net.
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By law, McKinney ISD must have an immunization record for each student on file. These records must be up to date at the time of registration. Students entering MISD for the first time must present written verification of the required immunizations at the time of enrollment. For more information about what immunizations are required please visit this link: Immunizations page
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McKinney ISD is counting down to one of the most exciting events of the year
Elementary School Meet the Teacher! It's the moment when connections begin, excitement builds, and the school year starts to come to life! Students can explore their learning spaces, meet their teachers, and get a sneak peek at the year ahead.
Our teachers and staff can’t wait to see familiar faces and welcome new students and parents to the McKinney ISD family!
Parents/guardians must stay with their children at all times during Meet the Teacher. While our staff will be there to greet and guide, student supervision is not provided at this event.
Let’s kick off the 2025–2026 school year together with energy & enthusiasm!
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Press Pride
Back-To-School Information
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Breakfast will NOT be free for students as in past years.
In order to qualify for Free & Reduced rates,
families must complete the application below.
& PHOTO IDS
A valid state or government issued photo ID must be presented each time you visit, volunteer, or pick up a student. Please be prepared with your ID upon arrival. Photos of ID will not be accepted.
A background check is required each school year for people wanting to volunteer in McKinney ISD. This includes making copies, lunch duty coverage, classroom parties, field trips, and any other volunteering that takes place in our building or on our campus. We encourage you to complete your volunteer application as soon as possible to avoid any delay in the processing.
The district parent engagement program is called POWER Parenting.
It consists of self-paced online courses, guest speakers, and resources.
FROM OUR PTA PRESIDENT
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Hello Press Elementary Families!
Welcome to a brand-new school year at Press Elementary — where every child shines and every family belongs!
As your PTA President, I’m so excited to begin this journey with all of you — new families, returning families, and everyone in between. Our school is more than just classrooms and books — it’s a community built on heart, teamwork, and a shared belief in our children’s potential.
At the core of it all is our incredible leadership team. We’re deeply thankful for the guidance and dedication of Principal - Mrs.Corbin, Assistant Principal -Mrs.Cotton , and Press amazing staff — from our teachers and aides to our custodians and front office team. Their passion, care, and daily commitment to every child’s success inspire us all. They don’t just support our kids — they lift them up.
This year, the PTA is here to strengthen the bridge between home and school. We’re planning joyful events, meaningful initiatives, and opportunities for every parent to get involved — no matter how big or small your schedule allows. Whether you're donating time, sharing ideas, or simply showing up, you are helping shape something truly special.
Let’s celebrate, collaborate, and create memories that last. Together, we can make this school year one to remember — for all the right reasons.
With gratitude and excitement,
Urvashi Sinha
PTA President
Press Elementary School
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Commitment =
PRESS PTA
Board Officers
& MISD Council of PTAs @ Texas PTA Launch!
Grade Level
Weekly Newsletters
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KINDERGARTEN
FIRST GRADE
SECOND GRADE
THIRD GRADE
FOURTH GRADE
FIFTH GRADE
SPECIALS
Classroom Tips for Home
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McKinney ISD Cognitive Vocabulary - Click here
For ALL Kindergarten through Fifth Grade students
Build your child's cognitive vocabulary skills.
Utilize these words in your regular communication.
ST MATH INFORMATION FOR HOME - Click here
Currently available through all students' SSO accounts.
District News & Information
McKinney ISD Back-To-School Information
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McKinney ISD is thrilled to unveil our new mobile app, designed to keep you seamlessly connected and informed. With features like live feed, news updates, and event information, the app ensures you're always up-to-date with the latest district news and activities.
Welcome to McKinney ISD’s Community Folder. The Community Folder is the electronic communications where school related, non-school related and non-profit organizations may post their information that may be of interest or benefit of students and parents. The information here has been submitted to and approved by the McKinney ISD Communications Department. Check back often for the latest opportunities and information from our community. Listings in this area do not constitute an endorsement of any agency, group, organization or business by McKinney ISD.
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.
Tip411 is a new tool to enhance student safety. It is an internet-based communication system that gives students or any concerned citizen a means to quickly and anonymously report suspicious or criminal behavior at school.
Please note: tip411 is not a substitute for calling the Police Department to report any in-progress incident. If an immediate response is needed, please dial 9-1-1 in cases of emergency or 972-547-2700 if no emergency exists.
Tip411 is a new tool to enhance student safety. It is an internet-based communication system that gives students or any concerned citizen a means to quickly and anonymously report suspicious or criminal behavior at school.
Please note: tip411 is not a substitute for calling the Police Department to report any in-progress incident. If an immediate response is needed, please dial 9-1-1 in cases of emergency or 972-547-2700 if no emergency exists.
Press & District
Quick Links to Resources
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Press ROAR Matrix
School-Wide Expectations & Common Language
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Press Arrival & Dismissal Procedures
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ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL
Procedures for Arrival
First day of school - All students may report directly to their classrooms between 7:40 - 8:10am. Family members are welcome to walk students to class on the first day of school.
Announcements begin at 8:05am each day.
AFTER the first day - Please follow these procedures:
Morning Drop Off (7:40-8:10 AM): Teachers will review arrival procedures with students on the first day. Please allow enough time to get through the carpool line so your child can be in their classroom, ready to learn by 8:10AM. Ideally, for a positive start to their school day, students should be in their seats by 8:00AM daily to participate in live video morning announcements.
Carpool/Car riders - Back carpool line is supervised for morning drop off. Adults should NOT exit their vehicle in
the drop-off line. Do not use the front drive for drop off, this is reserved for bus and day care transportation only.
Due to staff needing to supervise students, the back doors will close and lock at 8:00AM.
Students arriving after 8:00AM will need to go through the front main doors.
Students arriving after 8:10AM will also be marked tardy.
Busers - Bus riders will utilize the front drive for dropping off students. Students deboarding the bus will be directed towards the front main doors.
Walkers, Bikers, Scooters - Walkers, bikers and scooters should utilize the sidewalks once on campus grounds.
Students should not be in the parking lots or drives at any time without direct supervision of an adult.
Students who are walkers, bikers, or scooters may enter the building through the front main doors. Front doors will open with supervision at 7:40am.
Breakfast - If eating breakfast, students should go directly to the cafeteria upon arrival during the 7:40-8:05 time period to pick up breakfast before heading to their
classrooms.
For students not choosing to have breakfast, students must directly report to grade level classroom areas as assigned by teachers and follow grade level procedures.
Morning Drop Off (8:00-8:09 AM):
Carpool/Car riders - The back doors do lock at 8:00 AM, as teachers who are on duty move back to classrooms to oversee their students.
At this time, students may be dropped off in the front drive and enter through the main doors in front.
Tardies – Students are considered tardy if they are not in the building at 8:10AM.
Procedures for Dismissal:
Each family at Press will be issued a family carpool card for students who will dismiss via car rider at any time during the school year. Two cards will be distributed per family at Meet The Teacher night and/or the first day of school. This number will remain assigned to your family throughout your time at Press. Parents requesting additional cards can contact the front office. Please hang this dismissal card from your rearview mirror so that it is visible to the staff on duty.
Procedures for Dismissal: * All dismissals begin at 3:20 pm
Daycare
Offsite Daycare Buses – pre-arranged by parents, students will be supervised by staff to board the bus/van in the front carpool area
Bus Riders:
Students exit through front door
Load in front driveway (Bus Lane)
Car Rider:
Use back driveway (Carpool Lane)
Students exit using doors near cafeteria
Driver must have dismissal card/number
Students will be called, then loaded by dismissal number
Drivers remain in the vehicle
Students will ONLY load on the passenger side
Walkers (Walk-Aways),Bike Riders, Scooters, etc.:
Students will be escorted by staff from the building and down the sidewalk and across the street to Inspiration Park.
Parent waiting area for walkers is ACROSS the street at Inspiration Park. Parents who are meeting students who are walkers/walk-aways, will meet students ACROSS the street at Inspiration Park. If parking, please park at Inspiration Park across the street or down one of the neighborhood streets. Please DO NOT PARK on Shawnee Drive to help the flow of carpool traffic. *Front parking lot is for staff members only or visitors entering the building.
All persons will use the designated crosswalk at all times if/when crossing the street.
After 3:28, any students who have not been picked up will be escorted to the front office. Parents will need to park and use their ID or Carpool tag to pickup.
Club 360:
After school care participants will report to the cafeteria
If you wish to change your child’s dismissal routine for any reason., you must complete the transportation change request form (located on Press website, as well as in the weekly school newsletters) and indicate the change in routine by 2:35 PM. We value safety and want to honor your request. However, if you do not submit your child’s dismissal change request prior to 2:30PM to change the routine, your child will likely be dismissed as per regular routine.
Late Pickups:
Students must be picked up by 3:20 PM. If you are unable to pick up by 3:20 PM, on-site child care is available through MISD’s Club 360 and multiple child care facilities provide transportation directly from school. Unfortunately, Press staff is not readily available to supervise students who are left past dismissal. Due to staff not being available to supervise students not picked up on time, the McKinney police department may be contacted to provide appropriate supervision of students left at school with no parent or guardian. Of course, if you have an extenuating circumstance, please call ahead to alert the front office staff and contact the classroom teacher. We will do our best to accommodate occasional extenuating situations.
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Press Leadership
Rachel Corbin
I am very thrilled to lead the Press community and appreciate this opportunity to continue to grow with Press pride as the school principal. I bring with me 27 years of educational experience, with 13 years of administrative leadership. I was taught as a young girl to always work to the best of my abilities and to do so responsibly and honorably. With teaching and learning, I've experienced that growth entails a combination of trying and failing, reflecting and refining, and trying again and growing... and all in the collaboration of students, colleagues, and the community. The honor to be a part of the distinct educators of Press Elementary is immeasurable, and I am so eager to learn with and from the best of MISD!
Rachel Cotton
I am honored to be a member of the Press Pride administration team for a sixth year. I continue to be excited about working at the "best school in the universe" with the best community in the universe! A quality education is essential to success in life and every student deserves the opportunity to learn. As a servant leader, I am motivated to ensure that all students have the necessary support and tools for success, no matter their situation or circumstance. I am committed to empowering all members of the learning community. Thank you in advance for collaborating with me and my colleagues to ensure quality academic growth and a successful school year!
