Important Information

Calling all new students!  It's time to register for the 2024-2025 school year if you're new to Slaughter! Please register ASAP to ensure you secure a spot at our school.  Get started on the MISD website: https://www.mckinneyisd.net/parents/

State testing dates are coming up in April. On these days, it's extremely important that all students are present and on time, and we want everyone to know that visitors are not allowed in the building. We want to protect the testing environment so students are able to focus and do their best!  Mark your calendars for the following dates: 3rd-5th STAAR Reading: April 11, 5th STAAR Science: April 18, 3rd-5th STAAR Math: April 23. 

Thank you for your support of our school and our library through your purchase and volunteering at our Literati book fair!  You can still sign up for the Literati book subscription service. Every book you purchase will also give money back to our school throughout the year.  Learn more on the Literati website: https://literati.com/kids/schoolbox/?extCouponCode=dollaroffer&utm_campaign=dollarspring&utm_medium=print+&utm_source=fairs&utm_source=fairs&utm_term=web 

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All students and staff are invited to dress up as a favorite storybook character on Tuesday, April 2 in honor of International Children's Book Day and April being School Library Month!  Dress code and PE shoes still apply.

April 12 is National Drop Everything and Read (D.E.A.R) Day. This year, we're going to dedicate this day in honor of Ms. Gregg. Ms. Gregg had a deep love of reading and a passion for teaching students to also love reading. Everyone is invited to wear their DG shirt or a Dallas Cowboys shirt in her honor on Friday, April 12.

This year's Earth Day Recycled Art Contest theme is STEAM-focused.... we're hosting an INVENTION CONVENTION!  All students will be challenged to think of a problem, invent something to solve the problem or make things better or easier, and design and build a model of their invention using only recyclable materials according to the City of McKinney guidelines.  All projects are due April 30th at 8AM.  There will be prizes for 3 winners in each grade and 1 overall grand prize winner!  We cannot wait to see what our young inventors create!

There will not be school on Monday, April 15 and Monday April 29. These days were reserved as bad weather day make-up days but were not needed this year. Enjoy the long weekends!

MISD's Scope Camp Create will be June 17-20, 2024. Registration will open Monday, April 1. All currently 2nd-7th graders are invited to register and choose 2 fun camp sessions. Learn more and register online: tinyurl.com/misdscope

State testing dates are coming up in April. On these days, it's extremely important that all students are present and on time, and we want everyone to know that visitors are not allowed in the building. We want to protect the testing environment so students are able to focus and do their best!  Mark your calendars for the following dates: 3rd-5th STAAR Reading: April 11, 5th STAAR Science: April 18, 3rd-5th STAAR Math: April 23. 

Join Mrs. Walker's weekly enrichment summer camp, Fairy Tech Quest, running from June 3rd to July 12th, catering to kids in 1st to 4th grade. Imagination intertwines with innovation as students delve into the enchanting world of fairy tales, tackling captivating challenges to ignite their creativity and problem-solving skills. With hands-on engineering bins, color coding with Ozobots, and immersive virtual reality trips, embark on a journey filled with learning, laughter, and limitless possibilities! https://mckinneyisd.reg.eleyo.com/course/92/2024-misd-summer-enrichment-camps/fairy-tech-quest

We're partnering with H-E-B to collect plastic bags for recycling March 11-April 11! Bags can be from any retailer.  We will be in competition with other schools around the metroplex to collect the most bags!  Bags will be organized into groups of 25 if you'd like to pre-count and group at home.  Thank you for your participation! ♻️

Our lost and found is overflowing.  When you come to school for GMS, please stop by the lost and found and look for missing items.

Every Friday, students are invited to donate $1 to Slaughter's Relay for Life team, to wear a hat to school.

Shop online to order Slaughter spirit wear: https://www.hometeamprints.net/store?fbclid=IwAR1nTexCp-1SwjzASizh4J_AimlnsJfCjt10sbAoZXTK2jys6TZKPSXzLPg#!/Slaughter-Wolfpack/c/58966733 

Visit the counselor's website for monthly guidance summaries, activities, and resources!

Slaughter now has access to a positive character development program called “Character Strong-Purposeful People” for teachers to use during community circle time. Please read the introduction letter linked here to learn more! Monthly family newsletters will be linked about the skills and strengths being taught each month. Each letter will include some ways to build these skills at home, discussion starters, and fun challenges you can try with your family. The positive character trait for the month of January is perseverance. 

Character Strong Family Newsletters:

Kindergarten Family Connection-Perseverance

First grade Family Connection-Perseverance

Second grade Family Connection-Perseverance

Third grade Family Connection-Perseverance

Fourth grade Family Connection-Perseverance

Fifth grade Family Connection-Perseverance

Reading and learning resources are available on the Slaughter Learning Commons website: tinyurl.com/slalc

Websites to visit and bookmark: 

• Slaughter PTO's Website 

• McKinney ISD Bilingual/ESL website

• Slaughter's Art Website

• 2nd Grade's Website

• 3rd Grade Website

• 4th Grade's Website

• MISD's Alpha (GT) Website  

• Slaughter's Facebook page