Important Information

Reminder: We start teaching at 8:00AM.  If students don't arrive at drop-off before 8AM, they will be late to class and miss out on important information. Thank you for your help in getting all of our Wolfpups to school before the 8:00 bell.

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/

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 

Our PTO is going to join forces with our Relay for Life team to raise money for both worthwhile causes!  The PTO's Fun Run in May will be a fundraiser for the PTO, and the PTO will give 10% of the profit PTO earns from the Fun Run to Slaughter's Relay for Life team.  #inittogether  The Fun Run event will be Thursday, May 9 during specials

Slaughter's PTO is looking for some parents to get involved with our PTO board for next school year!  If you are interested in learning more about the available opportunities, please email the PTO: slaughterpto@gmail.com.

Don't Forget to Order This Year's School Pictures!  ENJOY 10% OFF your order with this code: S2410OFF EXPIRES: December 31, 2024 Redeem Now

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

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

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.

The PTO's Apex Fun Run fundraiser is happening NOW and will wrap up May 10th.  The big Fun Run event will be on Thursday, May 9th.  We're excited to host the Apex team at Slaughter as they pump our kids up and learn about leadership skills.  Look for more information to come home via email and student folders over the coming weeks.

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