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Bronco Beat Information
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About the Beat
The Bronco Beat is sent out each Friday during the school year to highlight school events, student achievements and sports events as these items are submitted for inclusion.
Be sure to include a short title and message to be posted, electronic copies of handouts or web-links, dates to be run, and contact information in case our audience has a question.
The deadline for submissions is the Thursday preceding each Friday's issue. |
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Welcome back to school!
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From the Principals desk ...
Dear Bronco Family and Friends,
What a beautifully executed beginning to the school year we have just experienced. For those that have heard me utilize this analogy in the past, I apologize. I have often referred to the opening of the school year to a pilot getting a plane off the ground. All engines were running at full speed last week as our wonderful faculty and staff prepared for another exciting year. This week we experienced lift off and welcomed our Broncos back to school with open arms. I have to admit, every year seems to get a little smoother than the last, and this year was certainly no exception. All that is left now is to reach cruising altitude, and my experience tells me that generally occurs at about week number three. For all of the many parent volunteers and community members that have been a part of this beginning please know that your efforts are deeply appreciated.
This week is always special. We are continuing an already successful Volleyball season in hopes of making another trip this year to the state championship match. To top it all off, we have our first pep rally of the year this Friday and that always brings our student body together. Tonight, we face Mesquite Horn in our opening football game at Ron Poe stadium. I am looking forward, with great anticipation, to what I know is going to be another great season of Bronco football.
So, as we continue to move full speed ahead, we hope everyone is as excited about this school year as we all are. Looking forward to another successful year at the home of the Broncos! Hope to see you all tonight. GO BRONCOS!!
R. McDaniel,
principal
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From the Librarian's Desk
Welcome back to school!
Required Readings are still for sale in the Library.
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Student Council Corner
Homecoming Dance
Date: Saturday, September 22nd
Time: 8:00PM - 11:45PM
Location: Boyd Cafeteria
Dress: Casual (But all students must be within dress code!)
Ticket price: $10 pre-sale and $30 at the door the night of the dance
- Ticket sales will begin next week on stage during all lunches.
Also, homecoming dress up days are the following:
'Merica Monday - Wear your most patriotic clothing!
Nerd Day Tuesday - Unleash your inner nerd and wear the dorkiest clothes you can find!
Western Wednesday - Represent the Lone Star Sate with your best cowboy gear!
Throwback Thursday - Take a trip back in time by wearing "groovy" clothes from the past!
Hoco Shirt Friday - Show your Bronco pride by wearing your Homecoming game shirt!
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From the Counselors
Counselor Contact Information
Please understand that our counselors are involved with the scheduling of our students during these first weeks of school. Please allow additional time for phone calls and emails to be returned.
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Schedule Changes
Please keep in mind that schedules are made based on student requests during our spring registration. Counselors are unable to change classes with the following exceptions:
- Student failed a required course
- Student has already received credit. When/how? ___________________ .
- The course requested is required for graduation - seniors only
- Student may request a teacher change if they are repeating a failed course and have been assigned the same teacher.
PreAP/AP Level change forms will be available from Counselors Sep 13-14, 2012.
Please refer to PreAP/AP Contract for further information.
Electives changes will not be considered. Any Athletic and/or Fine Arts changes will be made by the Coach/Director.
College Night
McKinney ISD will be hosting its annual College Night on September 13, 2012 at McKinney North High School
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Learning Fair
McKinney ISD will be hosting its first Learning Fair Expo on September 8, 2012, at Boyd High School from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The Learning Fair Expo will focus on creating an engaging multi-faceted learning opportunity for parents, students and community members.
Participants will have an opportunity to walk through an educational pathway that begins with Early Childhood and moves toward Higher Education and Careers. In addition, the fair provides an opportunity to educate and inform the community on MISD's programs and Community Support Services.
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Bronco Info
McKinney Academic Vocabulary (MAV)
As we begin the 2012-2013 school year, we would like to make you aware of a wonderful new vocabulary initiative known as MAV (McKinney Academic Vocabulary). This is a district-wide initiative and will be implemented on all three MISD high school campuses. The goal of the initiative is to teach students 10 PSAT/SAT vocabulary words every three weeks and for students to retain those words as they progress through the school year. These words will be introduced through the English classes and supported by teachers from all other fields of study. Staff and students will be using these words on a daily basis all over the campus. Students will be tested each six-weeks over 20 words coming from the two most previous lists. The same 10 words will be used by all four grade levels at all three campuses. By the end of this school year, students will have mastered 120 PSAT/SAT vocabulary words. Each year a new group of words will be introduced. Therefore, for a student entering the 9th grade, by the time they graduate from an MISD high school, they will have mastered 480 words. This will greatly benefit them no matter what field of study they pursue in college or what line of work they choose to go into. We ask that you support us in promoting these words at home. With a true community effort, all of our students at Boyd will dramatically increase their vocabulary which will ultimately enhance their quality of life.
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Registration
There are only two steps for the annual MISD Registration process this year.
- Turn in a current utility bill or lease (less than 60 days old)
- Using the ORS (Online Registration System) verify that your information is correct. You were sent an email on August 10 which included a password and some instructions.
Here is the link for ORS: https://ors.mckinneyisd.net/ORS/Login.aspx?A=A
DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT! An account has already been created for you. You will receive a confirmation number once your information has been properly submitted.
If you have any problems at all with ORS, please email cowilliams@mckinneyisd.net for help. |
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Fine Arts
Theatre
The Broadway Broncos proudly announce auditions for Legally Blonde, the musical. The schedule is as follows (all rehearsals and performances will be held in the auditorium or the Black Box):
Auditions: Tuesday - Thursday, September 4-6, 2:40pm - 4:30pm
Tech Auditions: Leadership interviews will be done in class - crew signups on the call board
Call Backs Friday, September 7, 2:40pm - 6:00pm
Company Posting Tuesday, September 11th on the call board and possibly the BB Facebook page
Typical rehearsal schedules will be Monday-Thursday from 2:40-4:45 with an occasional Saturday rehearsal and a few longer rehearsals during tech week. For more information, email vkirkley@mckinneyisd.net.
Choir
ALL CHOIR PARENTS! Please join us for the mandatory parent meeting on Monday, September 10th (the night of Open House) at 7:00 PM in the auditorium. It will be a short, informative meeting and you will get to hear your children sing!
Art
Hey Art Students
Planning on attending College for Art? Interested in pursuing Art as a career? If so dust off your artwork prepare for "National Portfolio Review Day":
Portfolio Day
Sunday, Oct 7
2201 Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, Tx. 75207
Hosted by: School of Visual Arts
http://portfolioday.net/
Financial Aid Presentation: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM in the Cardinal Room
Portfolio Day Event: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM in the Khmer Ballroom
Please talk to Mr. Thomas, Ms. Kessler, Ms. Garrett, Ms. Stalcup and Ms. Christman for more information. Hilton Anatole |
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Athletics
Wrestling
If you are interested in Wrestling, please come see Coach Clayton in Room H122. All returning wrestlers need to bring their completed physical forms for the first class. |
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Notes from the Nurse
Welcome to a great new school year on behalf of your Coordinated Health and Wellness Team. EachMISD campus has a special team dedicated to promoting health and wellness. While there are many health topics covered on our campus, our parent newsletter focus this year will be on improving cardiovascular health and nutrient knowledge in our community.
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Click Here for a Spanish version of the document |
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Community Notes
Mane Gait
WANTED: Volunteers who like to horse around! Want to be a part of a caring community that helps support special needs children and adults? ManeGait Therapeutic Horsemanship is offering Volunteer Training on Saturday, September 8, 2012 for new volunteers. The fall session begins on September 11th and ends on December 1st. Details on the program, and how you can help, are in the attached volunteer training invitation. The minimum age is 14 and it is not necessary to have prior horse experience.
ManeGait Therapeutic Horsemanship is a center where people with disabilities can come for the purpose of improving their quality of life. Volunteers are needed to team with the riders, horses, staff and fellow volunteers to help riders improve their physical and social skills.
Would like to give back to the community, but can't commit to a full session? ManeGait is also in need of help with their annual fundraiser - the 5th Annual Gala at the 'Gait, from September 25th through September 30th. Help preparing the grounds and re-setting the facilities helps us raise much needed funds to provide these invaluable services. Afternoon shifts are available on weekdays, and we need many volunteers - especially those with strong backs - to help during tear-down on Sunday, September 30th. If interested, please access the Gala at the 'Gait, ManeGait Gala at the 'Gait 2012 - Vol. InviteVolunteer Invitation for more details and to sign-up.
This is a wonderful way for students to earn their community service hours and a great opportunity for anyone to improve the lives of others.
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Submit Articles to the Bronco Beat
If you want to publicize your event or other information in the Beat, be sure to include a short "blurb" about your event or news article and an electronic copy of any forms or additional information. Write the "blurb" how you want the public to read it and keep it short (no more than 4 - 5 sentences). We know that all news can't be shared in 4 - 5 sentences so any additional information can be sent in an electronic word document, graphic (flyer), or pdf document. We are also be happy to share links to information on existing websites.
To add news to the Bronco Beat and campus website, please email JJ Ayers (jayers@mckinneyisd.net). Articles for submission must be turned in by Wednesday @ 2:30 to be included in that Friday's Bronco Beat. Please include information on how long you would like the article to run.) |
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