Welcome to McClure!
Home of the Mavericks
Quarter 4 Report
Cards were mailed on Wednesday, May 29th. They are also
available in ParentVue. If you are having
trouble accessing your ParentVue account, please contact
Mr. Gandolfo for assistance.
Summer Hours
To
conserve energy and taxpayer dollars, Cobb County schools will adopt
a 4 day summer schedule effective Monday, June 3 through Friday,
July 12th. McClure will be open Monday through Thursday only
during this time. The school will also be closed July 2nd
through July 5th for Independence Day.
Looking Ahead to Next Year
It's never too early to think about next year. Check back frequently over the next few months for updates and information.
We start off with supply lists for each grade level & a revised dress code:
If
you are new to our community and need to register for the 2019-2020
school year please
download
this document.
It contains everything you need to know about registering online and
lets you know what you need to bring to our walk in registration day
on July 10th. Please note: this is only for students who
are new to the McClure area. Students who currently attend
McClure or are coming from one of our feeder schools do not need to
register. Rising sixth graders coming from one of our feeder
schools- we already have your information and can't wait to meet you
in August!
Cobb Shield
Cobb
Shield is a CCSD initiative to help us keep each other safe. Our district is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our students' learning. The
Cobb Shield
website provides information and resources for you to assist in this
initiative.
Our staff holds an annual training session for how to prepare for a
code red situation. This year the district has created an
information video for our students as well. The video was
played as a part of our morning announcements recently. The
video is titled "Keeping Each Other Safe," you
can view the video as well by
clicking here.
The video is designed specifically for middle and high school
studentsl. Take the time to watch the video and familiarize yourself with the content.
Please, be ready to have a serious discussion with your student(s) about school safety, and be prepared to answer some important questions. You may not have all the answers, but sometimes, just being willing to listen is the most important part of a conversation.
Teacher & Classified Employee of the Year Named
Congratulations
to Emily Cannon our Teacher of the Year for 2019-2020. If you
know Ms. Cannon, you know about the incredible work she does with
her students. You may not know that Ms. Cannon is also a great
teacher leader here at McClure, a cheerleader for all of our
programs, and th e guiding force behind our performance of Annie Jr.
this month. We couldn't be represented by a better person!
Click
here if you would like to send a congratulatory email to
Ms. Cannon.
We would also like to congratulate our Classified Employee of the
Year, Ms. Janice Frost. Ms. Frost is our EBD paraprofessional
and
she works tirelessly to help her students achieve their
goals and always has has a smile and warm heart for her kids and her
co-workers. Her flexibility and willingness to help no matter
where she is needed makes her a truly special Maverick! Feel
free to send a congratulatory email to
Ms. Frost.
State Reflections Winner Named
We are pleased to announce that
Melanie Koebel, a 6th grade student at McClure, is a
2018-19 Georgia PTA Reflections award recipient.
This
year's theme was "Heroes Around Me." Melanie received 2nd place at
the state level for her film
entitled "Be A Hero." She was recognized at the state
celebration on March 24 at the Woodruff Arts Center. Please
help us congratulate Melanie on her accomplishment!
Congratulations to all of the McClure
students who represented McClure at the council and state levels.
A list of all state winners can be seen
here.
Foundation Makes Large Donation
The
McClure Middle School Foundation presented a check for more than
$27,000 to our principal, Ms. Dana Carlton, for the purchase of
technology. We greatly appreciate our foundation and your
support of the foundation's events. Color battle, birthday
shout outs and horseshoe sponsorships all help bring in needed funds
that enhance school programs.
The money will be used to purchase new laptops to be housed in the
sixth and seventh grade STEM labs. That means both labs will
be able to accommodate technology use for full classes without having
to share laptops.
McClure Earns RAMP Certification!
RAMP
stands for Recognized ASCA Model Program, an award given by the
American School Counselor Association to schools who have been
selected after a rigorous application and selection process.
We are proud of our designation and proud of the hard work and
services that Ms. Plunkett-Thompson, Ms. Sherer, and Ms. Sledge
provide our school.
CCSD is looking for School Bus Drivers
and Monitors
Great Career for Parents,
Retirees, Veterans, Entrepreneurs, and College Students
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FLEXIBLE HOURS-Approximately
6-hour workday
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FAMILY-FRIENDLY SCHEDULE-Split
shift on school calendar with summer pay
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NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED-Free and
partially-paid training
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·STATE BENEFITS PROVIDED-Health,
Dental, Vision, Short-term/Long-term Disability, Life, Cancer
etc.
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·GREAT PAY-Competitive salary,
credit for previous driving experience, bi-weekly & summer pay
Go to
www.ccsdbusdriver.com for more information.
McChopped is here!
McChopped is the product of our health and wellness committee, this month's episode features a pairings between Mr. Boone, Ms.Cami Smith, & Ms. Buffington
and members of our fantastic cafeteria staff. Their mission
was to take the supplied ingredients and make a heart healthy
breakfast in less than 30 minutes. Thank you to Mr. Hausdorf for
organizing and being the host and to Clay Smith, McClure alumnus for
such an excellent job filming and editing the episode.
Do
you have a working ParentVue account? ParentVue is the
portal to your student's grades, attendance, and report
cards. It is a great way for you to help your student stay
on top of their grades and academic progress. It also it a
great vehicle for communication with your child's teachers.
We will continue to use ParentVue to deliver progress reports
and report cards so it is vital for you to have a working
account. If you do not have an account you will need
to stop by the front office to fill out a release form in order
to get your activation key. if you are having difficulty
accessing an existing account please email
Mr. Gandolfo for assistance.
There are a limited number of yearbooks left. The current price is $40 and the last day to order is March 29th. Click on the picture below to order your yearbook or to check to see if one has been ordered for your student.
Please remember that the yearbook was not a part of the PTSA bundle. Email Mrs. Goelz if you have questions.
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Cell Phone Policy for the 2018-2019 School Year
At McClure, we recognize the learning potential of students using
their own devices during instruction, but with that potential comes
the need for a great deal of responsibility and maturity. While cell
phones can be an important tool for your student they can also
become a distraction to learning. For the coming school year
we are requiring all student cell phones and electronic devices to
be put away by students during school hours. Cell phones and
electronic devices may only be used when a teacher allows it for
instructional use.
The consequences for violating the policy will be as follows:
1st Offense: Student will receive a warning, and
parents will be contacted.
2nd Offense: Student will lose their phone for the
day, and parents will be contacted.
3rd Offense: Student will lose their BYOD
privileges for the rest of the semester, parents will be required to
pick up their child's phone from the office, and the student will
receive an office referral.
Any student that does not have a BYOD sticker will have their phone
taken away, and parents will be contacted.
School Safety Information
Our school district has been proactive in implementing numerous
safety measures to increase the safety of our staff and students.
The safety of our students and staff has always been and will
continue to be a priority. Some of the measures that have been
implemented include:
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regularly scheduled code red drills
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all employees have been trained on code
red procedures using an award winning video
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principals have been trained by the CCSD
Safety and Security Department
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"buzz in" door entry systems have been
installed in all elementary and middle schools
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video cameras throughout schools
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one of the largest school police forces in
the nation, serving all CCSD schools
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our officers are post-certified (same
training as CCPD) and fully equipped
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alert point intruder system
If you have any questions concerning school
safety please feel free to contact Ms. Carlton.
Is your ParentVue Account Up to Date?
Parents- ParentVue is an powerful communication tool between your child’s teachers and you. As we increase use of this tool it is very important that your account and email addresses are updated in the system. Take a few moments to log into your account today and verify that contact information and email addresses are correct. Please remember that all future progress reports and report cards will distributed via ParentVue.
If you need assistance with your account please contact
Mr. Gandolfo. If you do not currently have an account please come by the front office during school hours to sign your release form and pick up the necessary materials.
Immunization Information for Parents of Sixth Graders
Please download an information sheet about immunization requirements for students entering seventh grade (English/Spanish).
Help Stop the Flu from Spreading
It looks like we are heading into another round of flu cases. Influenza (the flu) is an infection of the nose, throat, and lungs caused by influenza viruses. There are
many different influenza viruses that are constantly changing. Flu viruses cause illness, hospital stays and deaths in the United States each year. The flu can be very dangerous for children. Each year about 20,000 children younger than 5 years old are hospitalized from flu complications, like pneumonia. The CCSD website has an
information page with tips to help
avoid catching and spreading the flu.
Congratulations to our own Media Specialist of the Year!
Earlier this week, Ms. Harpin, McClure's media specialist, was named Media Specialist of the Year by the Cobb County Association of Library Media Specialists. Congratulations Ms. Harpin, we are proud of you and grateful for all the exciting and innovative things that you do for our school and our students!
Welcome New Mavericks
As the year draws to a close it is time to start thinking about our rising sixth graders and new students that
will enroll between now and the end of the summer. If you weren't able to attend our rising sixth grade night,
you can download the PowerPoint. There are several other resources
that you might find helpful:
Asbestos Management Notification
Annual asbestos management letter:
download
Food Finder
FoodFinderGA
is a free smartphone app developed by a Georgia public
school graduate. It is available on the
Apple App Store or
Google Play right now (search: foodfinderga).
The app creates a 100% anonymous, direct connection between
students who need food with their closest free food provider.
Both the FoodFinderGA app and the website -www.foodfinderga.org
- are year-round resources, but data shows a dramatic increase
in use when school is out of session, and the need for food is
greatest.
Recognize your
student’s birthday!
Support the
McClure Foundation by purchasing a Happy Birthday message for
your student on our school marquee! Announcements are $20.00 and
run for one full school day on a first come, first served basis.
For more information or to order a message, click here:
Birthday Messages
Don't Let Bullying Go Unnoticed
Each of us has a responsibility to
prevent bullying behavior. If you are aware of a bullying
situation please report it to an adult in the building. If
you would rather, you can complete the
Bullying
Incident Report form and return it to school. The form is
available in the academic wings as well. You can make a
difference by reporting bullying. You
can also click on the link to the left to learn about more
school district resources. Please help us make McClure a
bully free zone.
New to McClure?
Whether you are a rising sixth grader or a newly registered seventh or eighth grader you may find the
PowerPoint from our rising sixth grade parent night helpful!
Reading & Math Inventories
This year the
Cobb County School District will utilize the
Scholastic
Reading Inventory
(SRI) College
& Career edition and the
Scholastic
Math Inventory
(SMI) College
& Career edition. The
Scholastic
Reading Inventory
(SRI) College
& Career edition is a classroom-based assessment designed to
evaluate students’ reading ability, monitor student reading
progress, set goals for reading growth, and match students to
books at their reading level. The
Scholastic
Math Inventory
(SMI) College
& Career edition is a classroom-based assessment that measures
mathematics achievement and growth from Kindergarten through
Algebra II. The SMI is designed to evaluate students’
mathematics performance, monitor their progress, and set goals
for instruction. McClure Middle School will be administering the
SRI and SMI during the months of August, December and April.
These assessments are strictly diagnostic and will not count for
a grade in any class.
Immunization
Requirements
Effective July 1, 2014,
all children born on or after January 1, 2002 who are entering
7th grade or are new entrants to Georgia schools in grades 8-12
will be required to have Tap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and
Pertussis) and meningococcal conjugate vaccines before entering
school for the 2014-2015 school year. Visit Cobb & Douglas
Public Health or your private physician to get these vaccines
now! Call
Cobb/Douglas Public Health at 770/514-2349 for more
information.
A Public Safety Reminder about
Fire Lanes at McClure
Per the Fire Marshall's Office, no one is allowed to park in a
Fire Lane, whether there is a driver in the vehicle or not,
at any time other than the following:
- 30 minutes prior to the end of the school day and 30 minutes
after the end of the school day (this does not include the
After School Program nor any other activity at the school)
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passengers actively loading or unloading during the
day (this would cover students unloading in the morning at
the beginning of the school day)
We need to
reemphasize that the only time a vehicle would be allowed in a
Fire Lane would be to actively drop-off and/or pick-up a
student when there is no waiting. Other times, such as
after school activities would not be included. If you
are in violation of the ordinance, you run the risk of being
ticketed.
Should you have questions or concerns, please contact the
Department of Public Safety (678) 594-8620.
BYOD Has Arrived at McClure!
If you need information about our BYOD network, please visit the
BYOD Resource page.
Is Your Child a Car Rider?
Please view this video on
car rider pick up procedure.
This informative video provides assistance for you to pick up your student in the safest possible manner.
We want all of our students to depart from McClure with as little delay and risk as possible. (The movie will take a while to load.)
Need to ride a different bus home?
If your student will be riding home with another student there are some important
guidelines that must be followed. All bus changes must be approved through the attendance office before a
student will be allowed on a different bus.
More Details. .....
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