1. April 2014
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation
McGary Middle School Newsletter
McGary School Contacts
Tammy Dexter, Principal
tammy.dexter@evsc.k12.in.us
Dale Naylor, Asst. Principal
dale.naylor@evsc.k12.in.us
Mark Simon, Counselor
mark.simon@evsc.k12.in.us
Theresa Schneider, Social Worker
theresa.schneider@evsc.k12.in.us
Amy Morris, Principal’s
Secretary/Treasurer
amy.morris@evsc.k12.in.us
Valerie Deutsch, Secretary
valerie.deutsch@evsc.k12.in.us
Sheree Edwardson, Nurse
sheree.edwardson@evsc.k12.in.us
Terri Goldman, Cafeteria Manager
terri.goldman@evsc.k12.in.us
Julie Mullen, Community and
Family Outreach Coordinator
julie.mullen@evsc.k12.in.us
Tim Ferguson, Behavior
Interventionist
tim.ferguson@evsc.k12.in.us
www.evscschools.com/mcgary
ATTENDANCE PROCEDURE
If your child is ill, going out of
town, or will be late to school,
please call the school office at
476-3035 by 9:00 A.M.
Principal’s Message
Dear McGary Families and Friends,
Spring has arrived!!! We have been utilizing our extended learning days
mastering skills that will prepare our students for the last round of ISTEP testing.
This round of testing will be online and will be administered later this semester.
Please keep in mind that attendance is of the utmost importance during the school
year, especially during ISTEP testing.
Below you will find a calendar outlining the remaining Extended Learning Days
and calendar of upcoming events taking place at McGary. Thank you for working
with us at McGary to provide the best education for your child.
Sincerely,
Tammy Dexter
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Extended Learning Days
Monday, March 31st-Monday, April 7th- Extended School Days
(Dismissal @ 3:40 p.m. on all extended days)
Wednesday, April 9th-Extended School Day
Monday, April 14th-Extended School Day
Wednesday, April 16th-Extended School Day
Monday, April 21st-Extended School Day
Wednesday, April 23rd-Extended School Day
Monday, April 28th-Extended School Day
Events
Thursday, April 17th-NJHS induction-5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 23rd-Talent Show & Science Night
Tuesday, May 6th-Spring Concert
Thursday, May 8th-6th grade field trip to City Museum in St. Louis
Wednesday, May 14th-7th grade field trip to Indianapolis Zoo
Thursday, May 15th-Honors Banquet
Tuesday, May 20th-8th grade field trip to Marengo Cave
Friday, May 23rd-8th grade recognition and last day of school

2. APRIL 2014 MCGARY MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
News From Your School Social Worker
Evansville Police WeTip Hotline
See a crime and want to do something about it anonymously? Call 1-800-782-7642, you may even get a reward
for the information you provide! You will be connected to a live operator twenty-four hours a day, seven days a
week. Remember, if you call WeTip, the call is always completely anonymous!!!
Eastview Neighborhood Association
Meeting Date: 2nd Tuesday of each month (except August)
Location: Fairlawn Elementary School 2021 S. Alvord Blvd.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Contact: Chris Cooke at 455-5121
The purpose of the Eastview Neighborhood Association is to promote and improve the quality of life for a majority
of the residents within the neighborhood.
New Exhibit Open at cMOE
The Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville is proud to announce the opening of their newest exhibit,
Fantastic Plastic. Did you know plastic material can occur naturally in the forms of tree sap and fossilized resin,
animal bones, horns and bees wax? This brand new exhibit tells the story of plastics and their impact on the world
over the last 100 years.
In this fascinating exhibit, children will learn about the often surprising process of manufacturing and recycling
plastics. The will use their ingenuity to crate with recycled plastic at the “Creation Station.” Painting on the 6-foot
clear LEXAN resin panels from SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business will let their imaginations come alive!! There
is fun for all ages at this hands on exhibit. Fantastic Plastic will truly show children how plastics shape our world!
Beat the winter blues and come visit cMOE where our mission is to spark the curious minds and imagination of
children and their families through dynamic exhibits, programs and activities. The museum is located on the
corner of 5th and Locust Streets in Downtown Evansville. For additional information, please visit
www.cmoekids.org or call (812) 464-cMOE(2663).
Students of the Month
Congratulations to Isaiah Sheridan on being named student of the month for February and Ce’Nheceia Skinner
on being named Student of the month for March. Isaiah is a 6th grade student at McGary and a member of the
Pioneer Orchestra. Both of these students model the qualities expected of a Pioneer by always being respectful,
responsible, peaceful and proud. Isaiah and Ce’Nheceia always greet you with a smile and are always first in line
when a helping hand is needed. They are shining examples for their classmates. Please congratulate Isaiah and
Ce’Nheceia when you see them on this achievement!!!

3. APRIL 2014 MCGARY MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
Architecture Field Trip
Theatre Arts students took a tour February 28th to some of Evansville’s finest “architectural” secrets. The trip
started off with a visit to the EVSC Administrative Offices and a discussion with Mr. Pat Tuley revealing how the
office building was once a warehouse that was transformed into office spaces.
Next, the trip proceeded onto cMOE where students watched a presentation of the renovation of the Art Deco
building and participated in an Artitude lesson learning about Art Deco architecture. Students also participated in
a scavenger hunt to locate Art Deco artifacts throughout the museum.
The last stop of the day was the Evansville Museum. Students were introduced to the renovations of the
Eykamp Pavilion and the new Koch Immersive Theater, the newest in planetarium technology. The theater
houses a 40-foot diameter domed screen with 360-dgree digital projection and a 10,000 watt surround sound
system!!.
Harrison District Art Winners Announced
Congratulations to Ms. Khaja’s Art students who produced winning pieces for the Harrison District Art Show.
The winners and their categories are as follows: 2 Dimensional Art-1st place Alyissa Hawkins and 2nd place -
Kendall Garrison; 3 Dimensional Art-1st place Lexie Rouse and 2nd place-Alyissa Hawkins. Honorable mentions
include: Micayla Momon, Aliyah Parker, Austin Snodgrass, Brendan Bond, and Vestanya Leblanc. Sara Eubank
was chosen as the cake winner and her artwork was displayed on the sheet cake that was served at the award
ceremony.
Intramural Bowling
Just a heads up to all McGary students that Intramural Bowling will begin after Spring Break. Be on the
lookout for information to be passed out to students at school this month. Every student at McGary is welcome to
participate.

4. APRIL 2014 MCGARY MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
Band and Orchestra Solo and Ensemble Winners Announced
Congratulations are in order for the Pioneer Band and Orchestra, and their instructors Mrs. Schuessler and Mr.
Oakes!! Several students from each group performed at the Solo and Ensemble contest at North High School on
February 17th and received awards for their efforts.
Students who performed a solo and received a gold rating are: Lorin Bassemeir, Addera Albarn-Cardwell,
Chasity Carner, Audrey Cronin, Kayleena DelliVeneri, Maria Hernandez, Juliana Hubbard, Caston Matlock,
Dustin Nelson, Ce’Nheceia Skinner, Allison Torres, and Arterus Young. Special mention goes to Ce’Nheceia
Skinner who received a PERFECT SCORE on her solo!!!
Students who performed a solo and received a silver rating are: Sarah Eubank and Sierra Meredith.
Students who performed an ensemble and received a gold rating are: Chasity Carner, Celestial Castro, Maria
Hernandez, Juliana Hubbard, Caston Matlock, Sierra Meredith, Dustin Nelson, Victoria Pfingston, and Haley
Soden. Special mention goes to Caston Matlock, Sierra Meredith, and Dustin Nelson who all received a
PERFECT SOCRE on their ensemble.
We are very proud of our talented musicians!!!
McGary Book Fair at Barnes and Noble
McGary will be holding it’s spring book fair at Barnes and Noble located at 624 South Green River Road on
Saturday, April 5th. This is a very different type of event for us, and we are proud to be partnering with Barnes
and Noble this year!! We will have students from various clubs within the school who will be at Barnes and Nobles
passing out the certificates that are needed at checkout in order for McGary to receive proceeds from your
purchase. We will also have a variety of groups performing at the bookstore that day such as our wonderful choir,
under the direction of Mrs. Nance, our cheer team with their coach Mrs. Patchin and we will have various items
of art crafted by students from Ms. Khaja’s art class on display. Please join us for this fun filled event, and help our
school with your purchase.
Unable to make it to the store April 5th? No problem!!! Online purchases will be accepted from April 5th
through April 11th, with credit going back to McGary by simply visiting BN.COM/bookfairs and entering the
book fair ID 11313905 at checkout!!!. What could be better than shopping from the comfort of your home, all
while doing a good deed for your child’s school?!

5. APRIL 2014 MCGARY MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
Pioneer Pride in Action
Congratulations to McGary PTSA for earning the PTSA “Certificate of Excellence” award at the regional awards
banquet in February as well as exceeding our membership from last year by 10% and having 100% teacher
participation!!!
Our staff and students have put together 200 plus comfort and hygiene bags so far this year for the children and
adults that have to utilize Holly’s House.
Our students have made trail mix for the families staying at The Ronald McDonald House so that they may
have a fast and healthy snack that they can grab on the way out the door to St. Mary’s to visit their loved one or
when they are in need of a pick me up upon return from the hospital. Our students have also made “sock inch
worms” to give to the children at the Ronald McDonald House.
Our NJHS and student Council go every second Tuesday of the month to play Bingo with the residents of
Horizon Homes.
The billboard displaying the art work created to advertise the Spring play “Finding Our Way To Holly’s House”
by Melody Weiner has been up for a while. If you haven’t seen it, check it out on Covert Ave. near McDonalds.
We are half way to our goal of the amount of plastic caps needed to make another bench for our school. We are
hoping to be able to have it by summer. Please encourage your student to bring in all of your plastic caps for this
worthy cause.
We will have a Pennies for Patients Drive in April. The student council will lead this fundraiser and it is sure
to be a great homeroom competition.
The Global Youth work day is in April as well. Students who choose to be a part of this group project will clean
up the area around our school and neighborhoods on the chosen Saturday for a couple of hours and then be treated
to lunch, giveaways, games and rides at the YMCA afterward. Twenty McGary students participated last year and
had alot of fun.
Bits and Bites to Keep You in the Know at McGary
Wanna Help Out??
McGary has partnered with Energizing Indiana to offer home energy assessments. A home energy assessment
can help raise your homes performance, lower your energy bills, improve in-home air quality, and increase your
homes value. EVERY McGary family household qualifies for the free home energy assessment!! If your child
receives free or reduced lunch, your home qualifies for an Income Qualified Weatherization for free as well.
For each assessment or weatherization performed, McGary will receive $25 to be used toward student’s needs
within our school.
Enrollment forms have been sent home with students and there is also one attached to this newsletter.
If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Mullen at 476-3035.
Thank you in advance for helping our school!!!

6. APRIL 2014 MCGARY MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
Invention Convention
The Invention Convention will be held at McGary Middle School on April 23rd. Student displays can be viewed
by the public in the cafeteria before and after the talent show that is also scheduled for this date. Come out and
enjoy all the festivities this night has to offer.
Our PTSA Rocks!!
Special thanks goes out to our AMAZING PTSA for providing snacks to all of our students for the 6 days of ex-
tended learning we had on our first snow day makeup. We are grateful and very fortunate that you are always
here for our students.
YMCA Triathlon Participants Honored
Four of our own McGary family members were honored at a luncheon at the New Tech Center for participating
in the YMCA’s annual triathlon. The honorees were Brandt Hout, Josh Brown, Jacob McLaughlin and Hunter
McLaughlin. Way to go boys, we are very proud of you!!