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Dr. Kennedy's Video Blog
Join us each week for a brief message from Dr. J.D. Kennedy, McKinney ISD Superintendent of Schools. The video blog provides Dr. Kennedy with an opportunity to discuss issues impacting education, celebrate student and staff accomplishments, and to share exciting plans for the future of McKinney ISD
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Required Readings are still for sale in the Library.
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Bronco Beat Information
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.
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Student Spotlight
Congratulations to John Henk for being named a finalist for the Davey O'Brien award!! Thank you for representing McKinney Boyd at such a high level!
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Teacher Spotlight
Congratulations to Steven Biles for being named MBHS 2014 Teacher of the Year!
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PTO Meeting
The PTO will be having a General Meeting followed by a Principals Coffee with Mr. McDaniel on Monday February 10 at 9 am. It will be held in room F 110.
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AP Exams
All students who are enrolled in an AP course are required to take the exams in May. You must register and pay (cash/check) for each exam in person in J207 beginning January 7, 2014. The deadline to register is February 28, 2014.
The cost for each exam is $30 if you are enrolled in the course and $89 if you are not enrolled in the course. Students on a free/reduced lunch plan who are enrolled in an AP course, must come and speak with Mr. Wales in J207 prior to registering.
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Youth Leadership Summit
Collin College is hosting our annual Youth Leadership Summit for all area 9th-12th grade students. The Youth Leadership Summit will be on February 15, 2014 from 9:00am-3:00pm, in Collin College's Living Legends Conference Center at the Spring Creek Campus, 2800 E. Spring Creek Pkwy. Plano, TX . This is a FREE event and lunch is provided, but registration is required at: http://www.collin.edu/gettingstarted/explore/yls.html . The deadline for registration is Friday, February 7th. Space is limited so register today!
The theme for this year is Mission Possible: Overcoming Obstacles to be a Leader. Students will enjoy interactive seminars led by our exceptional Collin College Faculty on conflict resolution, managing stress, and different leadership styles. Students will also participate in team building activities through a representative from the Heard Museum. It will be a fun time to meet area students who are also interested in being leaders!
Gena Martin
Outreach and Student Success Coordinator
Preston Ridge Campus
Collin County Community College
[email protected] 972.881.5638
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Senior Scholarships
Seniors:
I hope you had a restful break and are ready to finish the year strong. We have many important dates coming up that you need to put on your calendar.
MEF Scholarship
We have had some students already submit their application. I hope you have started your application and invited your four recommenders. The deadline is February 14th at 3:00pm. You need to have time to address any issues you may have with the application so don't wait until the last minute to submit. The application and a list of instructions can be found at: www.mmeeff.com . Make sure you complete all the steps and hit SUBMIT when your application is complete.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
You need to complete the FAFSA in order to receive a Financial Aid Award Letter from each college you applied to. This is the application you have to complete to be offered any grants, loans, work-study, and need-based scholarships. Make sure you check your college's financial aid website for the Priority Deadline and file your FAFSA and any other required documents by this deadline. We encourage parents to file their taxes early and electronically to avoid any delays with the financial aid process. Some colleges may require other documents so check their website. The FAFSA website is: www.fafsa.gov
We will be having a Funding College 101 night where we will be going into great detail about the FAFSA and other financial aid forms. We will also have FAFSA Workshops where parents and students can bring their financial forms to the school and we will help them complete their FAFSA. These are the dates for all of these events:
Funding College 101
January 27th - 6:30pm in the MHS Cafeteria (Flyer is attached below)
FAFSA WKSP - Boyd
February 10th - 6:30pm in the Boyd Library
FAFSA WKSP - North
February 24th - 6:30pm in the MNHS Library
FAFSA WKSP - MHS
March 3rd - 6:30pm in the MHS Library
You are welcome to attend any workshop that fits your schedule. It doesn't have to be the high school you attend.
Follow us on Twitter for updated scholarship and college information: @MEFCollegeChat
Scholarships
It is your last semester of high school and there are still plenty of opportunities for you to apply for scholarships. Check your Naviance account for the most updated scholarship list and to access the National Scholarship Search. The latest Scholarship List is also attached.
Come see me if you have any questions!
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College & Military Visits
The updated college/military visit calendar is coming soon!
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From the Librarian's Desk
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Site of the Week
NAUPA: Locate Unclaimed Money
http://www.unclaimed.org/
"The National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA) is a non-profit organization affiliated with the National Association of State Treasurers and the Council of State Governments. Search for and claim forgotten money that may be due you from the official government agencies. Go directly to a government unclaimed property program by clicking on a state, territory, or province from the map provided. You should search in every state where you have lived. Common forms of unclaimed property include savings and checking accounts, stocks, dividends, uncashed payroll checks, life insurance policies and premium refunds, utility security deposits, mineral royalties, and contents of safe deposit boxes."
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Library Scholarship
Attention BOYD $eniors !!
Did you know that the MISD library staff sponsors a scholarship? If you are applying for scholarships through the McKinney Education Foundation, check out the requirements for the library scholarship. It's a chance to write about a favorite book and possibly earn some extra money for college. For more information contact Karen Miller at [email protected].
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Friday Unplugged
Keegan Byrd and Victoria Ecker
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The flu is on the rise and good hand washing can help keep you healthy and flu free. For a reminder of other tips to help prevent the flu please see attachment.
Please click on the link below for recommendations from the CDC
The Flu: What To Do If You Get Sick: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/takingcare.htm
Another great resource for information on the flu: http://www.flu.gov/
Tips to Keep you Healthy
Being Well Flyer Being Well Flyer (Spanish Version)
Flu Alert to Schools Flu Alert to Schools (Spanish Version)
Nichole Warren RN
McKinney Boyd High
School Nurse
Clinic A102
[email protected]
469-302-3414 phone
469-302-3567 fax
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Visual Art
Several AP Studio Art students had the opportunity to participate with Mr. Thomas in the Nasher Student Xchange initiative, a program designed for high school and college studio art and art history students in conjunction with the Nasher Sculpture Center's 10-year anniversary Nasher Xchange celebration. The Nasher Xchange is a celebration of the 10 year anniversary of the completion of the Nasher Sculpture Center in downtown Dallas and features the work of ten local, national, and international artists who have been invited to create installations throughout Dallas. McKinney Boyd students were invited to visit and respond to the CURTAINS installation, created by Denton-based art group Good/Bad Art Collective and located in Bryan Tower in downtown Dallas. On Saturday, January 25th, these students will have the opportunity to share their responses to the installation with other students and artists at the Nasher. Special thanks to Grace Hann, Lindsey Howard, Logan Larsen, Julia Monte, Suzy Perry, and Abi Springfield for their continued commitment to exploration of visual art.
Nasher Xchange
http://www.nashersculpturecenter.org/Exhibitions/Nasher-XChange
Nasher Student Xchange Tumblr Page
http://nasherstudentxchange.tumblr.com/
MBHS National Art Honor Society Pictures
http://nasherstudentxchange.tumblr.com/post/74068805501/meet-students-from-mckinney-boyd-high-school-that
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Ladies Soccer
The Lady Broncos Soccer Team continued their winning ways beating Mesquite Poteet by a score of 4-0. Taylor Cobb got the scoring started about 15 minutes into the game off a pass from Sydnie Dolzine. The second goal came right before halftime off a scramble in the box that hit Maggie Scales who then found Atkyn Garza for the tap in. In the second half the Broncos continued their dominance when Sydnie Dolzine flicked a ball to Libby Murphy about 25 yards out. Libby rocketed a shot past the keeper who had no answer for the beautiful shot. Libby then retuned the favor a few minutes later threading a ball into Sydnie Dolzine for the 4th and final goal of the night. The Lady Broncos improve their record to 5-1 on the season and have only allowed one goal.
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Wrestling
The Broncos placed 2nd as a team in the 16 team Coyote Classic at Frisco Heritage HS Saturday. Boyd put 6 in the finals and came away with 5 champs, more than any other team. Taking 1st were Jordan Baker (106), Alex Minor (113), Jared McCormick (126), Kiel Simas (220), and Matt Morse (285). Rashard Readus (195) took 2nd and Collin McCoy (170) placed 3rd.
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PTO
The Parent Teacher Organization is excited for the new year at McKinney Boyd High School. The PTO is here to be a voice for the parents, to serve our students and to support our staff in hopes of contributing to the best high school experience possible. Joining is easy and there is no time commitment, though volunteers are always welcome. Please clink on this link to join, we need your support!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFpiSUpsTEs5NUJGaXU4VmE5RXR0Z3c6MQ
If you have any questions, contact our Membership Chair, Kelly Calkins, at 972-345-9105 or [email protected].
GO BRONCOS!
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