McNeill Messenger- Vol. 8

Posted Date: 9/07/25 (3:00 PM)

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The McNeill Messenger

Where every student takes flight on a journey of excellence and joy.

September 7, 2025

Message from Mrs. Fields

Dear McNeill Families,

It’s been a wonderful week here at McNeill Elementary, and we’re excited to share some of the great things happening around campus! Our students continue to impress us with their enthusiasm, kindness, and curiosity—and the Merlin spirit is shining bright in every classroom.

We’re especially proud to announce the launch of our Innovative School Day! This exciting initiative gives students the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning across STEM, language, writing, and collaboration. From building bridges to crafting stories and solving real-world challenges, our Merlins are exploring new ideas and working together in creative, meaningful ways.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. With your help, we’re creating a school environment where every child feels inspired, empowered, and ready to thrive.

Let’s keep the magic going—have a fantastic week, Merlins!

With joy,

Mrs. Fields

Principal, McNeill Elementary

September Calendar

Important Morning Arrival Reminder

Just a friendly reminder that school begins promptly at 7:45 AM. Students must be in their classrooms by this time to be considered on time. Any student arriving after 7:45 AM is marked tardy and must be walked in by an adult and signed in at the front office.

🚪 Once our doors close and staff are no longer present at drop-off zones, students may not be dropped off at the front or back of the school. This is a serious safety concern, and we appreciate your cooperation in keeping all students safe.

Thank you for helping us start each day smoothly and safely!

Bond 2025 Town Hall Meetings

Learn more about Bond 2025 at Town Hall Meetings.

BOY Forms: Help McNeill Get to 100%

McNeill Families,

We need your help in having the most up-to-date information your student. If you have not done so, please log into Skyward Family Access and complete Beginning of the Year forms for the 2025-2026 school year.

McNeill Library Monthly Snapshot

Our Merlins have been busy turning pages! This month, our library saw a fantastic number of checkouts and some clear favorites among our readers. From adventurous tales to curious facts, it’s been a joy watching students dive into new stories.

Sale Extended! Order Your 25-26 Spirit Wear

Now that our students have been sorted into their Houses, now is a great time to order a House Shirt and new McNeill Spirit Shirts. Link below.

Sale Ends 9/15/25

McNeill Spirit Store

Updates to the Student Code of Conduct

Please see the information below regarding updates to the Student Code of Conduct in regard to electronic devices.

Counselor's Corner

See to Succeed

Please see information below regarding the See to Succeed Program. Contact Nurse Mager if you have questions.

Field Trip T-Shirts

It's time to purchase your child’s field trip t-shirt! These shirts are worn on all field trips to help us easily identify our Merlins and keep them safe while out in the community. Use the link below to purchase your shirts today!

Field Trip Shirt Online Orders

2025-2026 Dress Down Days

Join the Fun on Dress Down Days!

Students can show their school spirit and support McNeill by participating in our themed Dress Down Days all year long! For just $1 per day—or by purchasing a pass for the whole year—students can dress out of dress code and enjoy the fun. All proceeds go to the McNeill PTO, helping fund programs and resources that go right back into our classrooms!

PICTURES OF COSTUMES AND DRESS DOWN DAYS

Mark Your Calendar for Spirit Nights

Join us for McNeill Elementary Spirit Nights this Fall! Each night is a fun way to enjoy a meal with family and friends while supporting our school. A portion of the sales from every Spirit Night goes directly back to McNeill to benefit our students. Check out the flyer for all the dates and locations—we can’t wait to see you there!

Green Track Community Flyers

Please see the flyers below from our Green Track Secondary Campuses. Please reach out to the campuses if you have questions.

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General Campus Information

Please see below some important guidelines to assist you in a great start to the year.

👚 Dress Code

All students are expected to follow our campus dress code with the exception of campus spirit days and dress down days. Please see the dress code graphic below.

🚗 Transportation Changes

Transportation changes MUST be made before 2:15 PM. Please call the office or send a note with your child to indicate a change for the way your child normally goes home.

🚗Car Riders

Drop off and pick up in the back of the school. Families will now have a McNeill tag with a NUMBER. Vehicles without tags will be directed to the front office.

🚌 Buses

Buses are dismissed at the front of the school. Please do not block the driveway.

🏷️ SMART Tags – A Must-Have!

All students, especially bus riders, must wear their SMART tag every day.
Please purchase a high-quality lanyard for your child. No items should be attached to lanyards.
Any student who misplaces their ID badge will need to purchase a replacement one. Replacement badges can be purchased for $5 in the front office

🥪 Lunch Info

McNeill is a CEP School for the 25-26 school year. All students eat breakfast and lunch for free.
Lunch times vary by grade—check with your child’s teacher or our website.
View the lunch menu online via the district’s food services page. Meal prices and payment options are also listed there.
We do not serve pork in our cafeteria.
Parents are highly discouraged from dropping off lunches to school. The constant deliveries are a disruption to the instructional environment. Students should bring easy to open items with them daily for lunch and snack to minimize contact. No nut-based snacks for the classrooms.
Guest lunch visits are welcome with the following provisions: (Please sit at the designated guest table. No guests during the first few weeks of school and during testing.)
Lunchroom visitors are limited to TWO visitors per child per day.

📚 School Supplies

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💧 Daily Water Bottles

Please send a refillable water bottle with your child every day. Hydration is key!

✨ Recess Times

Recess is scheduled daily. Times vary by grade level and will be shared by your child’s teacher.

👕 PK Parents: Extra Clothes, Please!

Even if your child is fully potty trained, please send an extra change of clothes.

🍎 Snacks

PK students have afternoon snack time—please send a snack starting on the first day of school. Grades K-5, please check with your child's teacher regarding snacks.
No peanut butter items, please! We are a peanut-free in classrooms and prioritize student safety.

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Rainy Day Dismissal

In the event of inclement weather, we will follow the Rainy Day Dismissal Plan below:

Bus Riders, Car Riders, and Daycare

The dismissal process will remain the same.
Bus Riders will not be released from the bus to ride home with their parents.

Walker and Bike Rider Pick-Up

All parents must remain in their vehicles until all buses leave campus.

Mrs. Trevino will signal parents to form two lines at the front door entrance.
Administration & Counselors will begin the parent-verification checkout process once buses leave the campus.

Students will be escorted to the front door entrance to meet their parent/guardian.

Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

Walkers: Just a reminder that we will not release students to cars parked in the RED ZONE or adults standing in the RED ZONE along Lakemont Bend Drive. Please park and pick up in the GREEN ZONES. We have attached a map for your reference.

Car Riders: Please note that students should only enter and exit the car on the passenger side. McNeill Staff will not open doors on the driver side for safety purposes. Please stay in your vehicle at all times.

Thank you for your continued cooperation in keeping our students safe.

School Hours

We’re excited to welcome our Merlins back to school! Please take note of our morning arrival procedures to ensure a smooth and on-time start for every student:

School begins promptly at 7:45 AM.
Students are considered tardy if they arrive after 7:45 AM.
If your child arrives after 7:45 AM, a parent or guardian must walk them into the front office to sign them in.
Doors open at 7:15 AM, and we encourage families to arrive early to allow time for breakfast, settling in, and preparing for the day.

Thank you for helping us start each day strong and on time—ready to learn and soar!

25-26 School Supply List

McNeill Elementary Dress Code

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2025-2026 Student Calendar

Promise to Parents

Parent Code of Conduct

Electronic Device Policy

Important update!

Please note a new Texas law that will go into effect at the start of the 2025–2026 school year and directly impacts student use of personal communication devices during the instructional day.

During the 89th Texas Legislative Session, House Bill 1481 was passed into law. This bill prohibits students from using personal communication devices during the instructional school day and while on school property.

bit.ly/PersonalCommunicationDevicesUpdate

Questions? Email us at Info@LCISD.org.

Transportation Information

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Stay Connected!

As we kick off our year at McNeill Elementary, we want to make sure our Merlin families stay connected every step of the way! This year, ParentSquare will be our primary tool for school-to-home communication.

LCISD is moving toward using one central communication hub for all schools, departments, and activities - and that's ParentSquare! Whether it's announcements, newsletters, reminders, or quick updates, ParentSquare is where it will all happen.

We strongly encourage all McNeill parents and guardians to download the free ParentSquare app to receive timely updates from our school, teachers, and district. It's the best way to stay in the loop about everything happening on campus and around the district.

Let's stay connected and make this a great year!

Click below to access ParentSquare!

https://www.parentsquare.com/signin

Follow us on Social Media

Let's keep our Merlin community close! Like and comment on the McNeill Elementary Facebook page to stay updated on important news, cheer on our students, and recognize our dedicated staff. Together, we make McNeill a great place to learn and grow!

https://www.facebook.com/McNeillMerlins

September 1st - Labor Day Holiday

September 2nd -Lunch visitors may begin

September 2nd- Innovative School Day Begins

September 3rd - Open House 5-7pm

September 5th- PTO Dress Down Day for $1

September 8th- Grandparents Day

September 9th - Fall Pictures

September 10th- Spring Creek BBQ Spirit Night

September 16th - PTO Meeting 6 pm- Library

September 19th- PTO Dress Down Day for $1

September 25th -Western Day- Free Dress

September 25th - Early Release @11:45 am

September 25th- Crust Pizza Spirit Night

September 26th - Fort Bend County Fair Day (No School)

Questions or concerns?

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

832-223-2800
cfields02@lcisd.org
https://mcneill.lcisd.org/

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