This newsletter from McGary Middle School provides contact information for school staff, announces upcoming events like volleyball games and a talent show, and shares updates about new start times, the dress code policy, and free and reduced lunch applications. It also welcomes new staff members and announces the members of the 2015-2016 cheer team.

1. August/September 2015
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation
McGary middle school newsletter
McGary School Contacts
Dale Naylor, Principal
dale.naylor@evsc.k12.in.us
Kera Schwartz, Asst. Principal
kera.schwartz@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
Shelia Bogard, Cafeteria Manager
shelia.bogard@evsc.k12.in.us
Julie Mullen, Community and
Family Outreach Coordinator
julie.mullen@evsc.k12.in.us
Behavior Interventionist
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 8:45 a.m.
Principal’s Message:
We would like to welcome everyone back to what is
certain to be a great year at McGary Middle School. We
have a great group of teachers ready to take your child to
places they have yet to discover. You will not find a more
caring and dedicated staff and we welcome you to visit us
and see all of the exciting things going on at McGary.
It is important that your child is on time and at school
every day. We do not want them to miss out on all of the ex-
citing opportunities that we have to offer especially for
them every day. We regularly post important information
on our Facebook page as well as through our “One Call” sys-­
tem. Please make sure you have your most current phone
number registered in the office so we can send you informa-
tion that affects you and your child.
I encourage you to join our PTSA as they do great
work for our students and teachers. The PTSA help support
student activities and programs that we otherwise cannot
afford to provide. We also need volunteers throughout the
school year with different programs and activities.
Communication is key in your child having a success-
ful school year. Please contact your child’s teacher if you
have any questions or concerns. You may also contact me if
you have any other issues about your child’s success that
you would like to address as it is a team effort between the
parents and the school.
With warm regards,
Dale Naylor Kera Schwartz
Principal Assistant Principal
Home of the Pioneers

2. AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2015 MCGARY MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
Happy Birthday
Birthday greetings to these staff members:
Holly Pate 7-8 / Trish Meyers 8-25
Brent Stevens 7-13/ Zach Barrett 8-27
Nicole Thomas 7-15
Lori Stahl 7-22
Rachel Roberts 8-7
Pam Rardin 8-13
Breana Goldman 8-17
Brianna Bieber 9-21
As we begin the new school year, we would like to welcome our new staff members to the Pioneer Family!
We are happy to add Joseph Allen, Amie May, Jessica Summers, Michael Wright, Shelia Bogard and Amy
Hunt (subbing) for Mrs. Terpstra, we really appreciate Ms. Hunt stepping in at the last minute! Thank
you! If you see a face you do not recognize, please introduce yourselves to them, they look forward to
meeting you!!!!
Welcome to Our New Staff
Dress For Success Everyday
As we begin a new year, we would like to refresh or introduce everyone on our Dress for Success Policy adopted
by the EVSC. Please take a moment each morning and check to see if your Student are in dress code, as this will pre-
vent a phone call home for acceptable items. The dress code states: khaki or navy uniform style pants, capris, or shorts
are to be worn. Shorts must be knee length if worn, and all must be belted at the waist. A collared, solid color polo shirt,
and closed toed shoes complete the uniform. Please no Skinny jeans or Leggings.

3. AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2015 MCGARY MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
New Start & Dismissal Times
This school year , McGary has adopted a new start and dismissal time. School starts
promptly at 7:25 a.m. and dismisses at 2:30pm.
From the McGary Middle School Handbook: Tardiness to school: If you arrive late to
1st period you are considered late to school. You will need to report to the Office for a pass.
Doctor and dental appointments with a doctor’s statement will be considered excused.
Unexcused tardies to school are cummlative over the period of a semester. A little
late is too late. To prepare our students for high school, McGary will follow the following tardy
Policy:
5 Tardies– A warning letter will be given to the Student informing them of
the tardies.
10 Tardies- After School Detention Forms will be given to the Student first, this
form needs to be signed and returned to the office. AEA Coordinator
will call home for each student.
15 Tardies– AEA (in school Suspension) will be assigned by Mrs. Schwartz.
(Assistant Principal)
25 Tardies– Mrs. Schwartz will call Parent and a form will be sent home with
student.

4. MCGARY MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
News From Your School Cafeteria Manager
Bits and Bites
Good News! You can apply for free and reduced Breakfast and Lunch online!
To apply, simply go to www.evscschools.com and click on Free & Reduced Lunch
under Parent at the top of the page. Click on the link and then fill out and submit
your application. It’s that easy!! The deadline for free and reduced lunch
applications is September 22nd. Each Student who has not filled out an
application will rollover to “pay” status after this date. Every year you have to
fill out a new form regardless if you filled one out last year. Applications
are processed faster online, so visit the website today, don’t delay! If you have
questions or experience problems with your online application, please call Julie
Fein at (812) 435-8262 with questions or for assistance.
Breakfast is available every day (except delay days) at McGary from 7 a.m.-
7:30 a.m. in the cafeteria. The regular price student breakfast is $1.25 and a
regular student lunch is $2.00. Reduced breakfast price is $.35, and reduced
Lunch price is $.40. An adult lunch may also be purchased for $2.75.
The Lunch Menu is included in this newsletter.
Enjoy!!!!
August/September
2015

5. 2015 Volleyball dates and locations
August 26th @ Helfrich Park-H
August 31st @ Plaza Park-A
September 8th @ Perry Heights-A
September 9th @ Glenwood—A
September 14th @ Lincoln-H
September 21st @ Washington –H
September 23rd @ North JH-A
September 28th @ Thompkins-A
September 30th @ Plaza Park– H
City Tournament
Mon., October 5, 2015
Wed., October 7, 2015
Thurs., October 8, 2015
Tues., October 13, 2015
GOOD LUCK PIONEERS!!!
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
2015 MCGARY MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

6. MCGARY MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2015
Community Corner
Sending out an S.O.S.
Would You Or Could You?
If you know of a Parent, Grandparent, or someone that is
willing to volunteer or would like too, and if you are interested
in helping us to transport Students from McGary to Hangers,
at the AIS Diamond Campus, Please contact Mrs.
Julie Mullen, at (812) 476-3035, or at
julie.mullen@evsc.k12.in.us. Thank you!
?McGary will be having a talent show this year. If any student has a
particular talent they would like to perform, they can Audition for a talent show
slot for the following dates: August 27th, & August 28th from 2:30-4:00.
Sign-ups will be outside of Ms. Reed’s room #24. The talent show will be
September 29th.

7. AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2015 MCGARY MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
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Musical
If you would like to be a part of the musical in any
Way….acting, singing, dancing, lights, sound, stage crew, etc.
students can sign up for drama club outside of Ms. Reed’s room
#24.
Below are our new members of the 2015-2016 McGary Cheer Team:
8th grade: Mi’khayla Allen 7th grade: 6th grade:
Grace Bushrod Ali Lehman Malika Camara
Tela Williams Haniyree Campbell Adriana Lopez Mattie Griffin
Addera Cardwell-Albarran Breanna Merritt Hannah Hite
Chasity Carner MaeLee Nelson Wyett Thomas
Maria Hernandez
Stasey Hillyard
Ka’niyah Render
Maurina Tomlinson
Destiny Wallace Congratulations!!!!!