Merlin Families,
It truly warms my heart to walk through our halls and classrooms each day and see the smiles on our students’ faces, their excitement for learning, and the hard work happening throughout our school. Our Merlins are learning, growing, and making us proud, and I am so thankful for the partnership of our families who help make that possible. 💙💛
As we continue moving through the school year, staying connected is one of the best ways we can work together to support student success. We encourage families to regularly check Skyward to stay informed about grades, assignments, and academic progress. If you notice your child is struggling, has a missing assignment, or you simply have a question, please be proactive and reach out to your child’s classroom teacher. We want to address concerns early and work together to help every student be successful.
And don’t forget—our Chuck E. Cheese Spirit Night is Thursday, September 24! 🍕🎉 We hope you’ll join us for a fun evening with our Merlin community while supporting McNeill. We love seeing our families come together outside of the school day!
Thank you for continuing to partner with us, encourage your children, celebrate their progress, and reinforce the importance of doing their very best each day. There is so much McNeill Magic happening across our campus, and I am excited about all that is still ahead!
Together, we continue to make the magic happen for every child, every day, every way! 💙✨
With appreciation,
Mrs. Fields
Principal, McNeill Elementary
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Friendly reminder that we have early release on Thursday, September 24th at 11:45. Please make arrangement to pick your student up promptly.
We also have a school holiday on Friday, September 25th for Fort Bend County Fair.
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Howdy, Merlin Families!
Dust off those boots, grab your cowboy hats, and get ready to show some Texas spirit! ⭐
Thursday, September 24th is Go Texan Day at McNeill in honor of the Fort Bend County Fair!
Our Merlins are invited to come dressed in their favorite western wear and get ready to strike a pose—we’ll have some fun photo opportunities throughout the day! 📸🐴
Boots, hats, denim, plaid, and plenty of Texas spirit are welcome! 💙💛
Yeehaw! We can’t wait to see our Merlins all decked out! 🤠⭐
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At McNeill, strong partnerships with our families are an important part of the McNeill Magic! We value open communication and want every family to know who to contact when questions, concerns, or needs arise.
For questions about your child’s academic progress, classroom experience, or other classroom-related concerns, please begin by reaching out to your child’s teacher. Our teachers work closely with students each day and are often best positioned to provide information, answer questions, and offer support.
If additional assistance is needed, our assistant principals are available to partner with families on academic and campus-related concerns.
Assistant Principals:
Lydia Trevino- Lydia.Trevino@lcisd.org
Anna Huizar- Anna.Huizar@lcisd.org
For social-emotional support, Section 504 questions, requests for evaluation, or connections to community resources, our school counselors are an excellent first point of contact. Supporting the whole child is a priority at McNeill, and our team is committed to ensuring each situation is approached with care and understanding.
Counselors:
Dr. Arielle James- Arielle.James@lcisd.org
Biana Bell- Bianca.Bell@lcisd.org
No matter the concern, please know that the McNeill team is here to support you and your child.
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Our front office team is here to support you! Please feel free to reach out for assistance with attendance, transportation changes, or general campus questions.
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Attendance & Transportation Changes: Melissa DeBose- Melissa.Debose@lcisd.org, Viviana Casteneda- Viviana.Arroyo@lcisd.org
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Campus Administrative Assistant: Apresha Brantley-Apresha.Brantley@lcisd.org
You may also call the front office at 832-223-2800 for immediate assistance. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe and informed!
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Every school day counts! Regular attendance helps students stay connected to their learning, build strong routines, and make academic progress.
Our McNeill attendance goal is 97%! Thank you for partnering with us to make being at school, on time, and ready to learn a priority.
Every child, every day, every way! ✨
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This year, YOU can help design our yearbook cover!
Create your own original sticker design for a chance to have your artwork featured in the collage on this year’s yearbook cover!
Show Us Your Creativity! Design a sticker that shows your style, school spirit, and Merlin Magic!
📅 Submissions Due: Friday, September 25th
📱 How to Submit: Scan the QR code to create and submit your design.
🪄 Show us your style and help us capture the Merlin Magic at McNeill!
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Join us at our Fall Spirit Nights! Bring the family and connect with our school community. |
Let’s have some fun for a great cause! Join your fellow Merlin families at Chuck E. Cheese on September 24 for a night of pizza, games, and McNeill spirit! 💙💛 A portion of sales will come right back to McNeill, so bring the family and join the fun! |
Dear Parents,
We need your help to fund our Merlin Store. Our students have been earning merlin dollars, and we can't wait to reward them by having them shop at our Merlin Store! Please visit the link below.
We appreciate your kindness and your support in helping us fund and replenish our PBIS store.
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Order Your 26-27 Yearbook Today. Take advantage of Early Bird Pricing!
Use the link below to order:
Interested in placing an Ad?
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Mark your calendar and join the Pre-K Department for a magical evening filled with fairy-tale fun at the Pre-K Family Engagement Event for your color track! Be sure to check the Event Calendar for the date and additional details.
Come dressed as your favorite fairy tale character and encourage your students and their families to join the celebration!
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Families, we need your help keeping our Merlins ready to learn and our classrooms running smoothly!
Before heading out the door each morning, please do a quick check to make sure your student has:
💧 Water Bottle
🥪 Lunch (if bringing one from home)
🍎 Snack
📁 Daily Folder
☑ Student ID Badge
Our front office team is always happy to help with the occasional forgotten item—we know mornings can get busy! However, limiting daily deliveries helps us reduce classroom interruptions and protect valuable instructional time.
Thank you for helping our Merlins arrive ready and prepared.
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Do you love books, learning, and helping students? We’d love to have you join our McNeill Library volunteer team! Come learn about the many ways you can support our library, including shelving and organizing books, assisting with library instruction, helping with circulation, processing new books, and more.
Volunteer Orientation will be offered at the following times:
• Thursday, Sept. 17 from 2:15–3:00
• Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 8:00–8:30
• Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 2:15–3:00
Please choose the session that works best for you and sign up in advance.
Any adult who is interested in volunteering must complete a volunteer background check through LCISD before volunteering. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe!
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We’re kicking off a year of reading fun! Elementary students are challenged to read 30 minutes a day, log their minutes in Beanstack, and earn badges along the way.
Our first challenge runs September 1–October 31, with students who earn all 12 badges entered into a district raffle. Additionally, Mrs. Gilmore will be running a campus-wide Beanstack challenge with prizes. Students will be learning about the prizes and how to log their reading minutes during Library Specials.
Let’s get reading and show that Lamar CISD is ALL IN for Literacy!
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Does your child love building, creating, and using their imagination? We’d love to know if they’re interested in joining Lego Club!
Please submit one survey for each child you are interested in having participate.
A few important things to know:
- Completing the interest survey does not guarantee a spot in Lego Club.
- Space is limited based on the number of adult helpers and materials available.
- Spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Families will be notified by email about whether their child has received a spot.
- Students who receive a spot will be sent home with a permission slip that must be completed before participating.
- If the survey is no longer accepting responses, it means the club is full.
Thank you for your interest and for supporting our students as they learn, create, collaborate, and have fun with LEGOs!
Mrs. Gilmore
Lego Club Sponsor
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⏰ Tardies Begin Monday, August 17
School begins promptly at 7:45 a.m. Beginning Monday, students arriving after 7:45 will be marked tardy.
🚗 Morning Car Line Closes at 7:45 a.m.
Our car rider line and car rider doors will close promptly at 7:45 a.m. Once staff members have left their morning duty stations and the doors are closed, please do not leave your child at the car rider entrance. Parents must drive to the front office and walk their student inside.
🅿️ Front Parking Lot
After 7:15 a.m., the front parking lot entrance is reserved for McNeill staff and families of students in our specialized classrooms. All other families should use the designated morning car rider line.
🍎 Breakfast
All McNeill students receive free breakfast and lunch. If your child is eating breakfast at school, please arrive early enough for them to eat and be ready for instruction by 7:45.
🚗 Dismissal
Please continue to keep your car rider tag handy. All car riders must be picked up by 3:30pm.Walkers have to two drop off points on Lakemont Bend for your convenience.
Thank you for helping us keep arrival and dismissal safe, efficient, and smooth for all of our Merlins. We appreciate your partnership as we continue building strong routines!
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All McNeill families are assigned a Car Rider Number, regardless of how your child normally gets home. Please stop by the McNeill Front Office to pick up your family’s car rider tag.
🌧️ Rainy Day Reminder: On rainy days, walkers will automatically become car riders, so every family needs to have their car rider tag handy. Having your tag ready helps us identify students quickly and keeps dismissal safe, fast, and smooth for everyone.
😊Even if you don’t normally use the car rider line, please pick up your tag—you never know when you might need it.
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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. It is also not permissible to park in our rear parking lot and walk students in. 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!
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Merlin Families,
Please see the information below regarding GT Referrals and GT Transfers. If you have questions about our Gifted and Talented Program, please contact our GT Facilitator, Saundra Pletka at SPletka@lcisd.org
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All Lamar CISD parents and guardians must complete the required Student Transportation Form. This form confirms each student’s main mode of transportation and allows families to officially request bus transportation for the 2026–2027 school year. The form is available on Skyward for parents and guardians.
Important deadlines for 2026-2027:
- Submit the form no later than August 2, for students to ride the bus for the first day of school.
- If a form is not submitted by August 2, students WILL NOT receive bus transportation until August 24.
- For all forms submitted between August 3-21, bus transportation will begin on August 24.
- Contact the student's campus to request any change in transportation choice after August 21. Please note that any changes made after August 21 may take up to five business days to go into effect.
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- Go to the Versatrans My Stop E-Link website:
- Enter your Username: Student ID number.
- Enter your Password: Student date of birth (MMDDYYYY).
- Click on “Students.”
- Select “View My Students.”
- Click on the student’s name to view bus route details.
- You will be able to see:
- Route number
- Bus stop location(s)
- Estimated arrival and drop-off times
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The Versatrans MyStop app is a mobile app that allows parents and guardians to track the real-time location of their child's school bus and provide an estimated arrival time at their assigned bus stop.
The MyStop app also sends mobile notifications to parents when the student scans on and off the bus.
The Versatrans MyStop app is available for in the Google Play store for Android devices and the App Store for Apple devices. Every student will have a unique username and password to log in.
Follow the instructions below:
- Download the Versatrans MyStop App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
- Open the app and select:
- Lamar Consolidated Independent School District, TX
- Enter your Username: Student ID number.
- Enter your Password: Student date of birth (MMDDYYYY).
- Select “Students” to view bus route information when it is active.
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To ensure the safety of all students during inclement weather, McNeill Elementary will follow the procedures below on rainy day dismissal days. |
We know many families look forward to joining their child for lunch, and we're excited to welcome you back soon!
To help our students and teachers establish classroom routines, build relationships, and ensure a smooth start to the school year, our campus will be closed to lunch visitors during the first few weeks of school.
Lunch visitors may begin on Monday, August 31.
Thank you for your understanding and partnership as we give our Merlins the opportunity to settle into their new classrooms and routines. We look forward to seeing you on campus beginning August 31!
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Please see below some important guidelines to assist you in a great start to the year.
🚗Car Riders
Drop off and pick up in the back of the school. Families have a McNeill tag with a NUMBER. Tags can be picked up at Meet the Teacher
🚌 Buses
Please ensure you have filled out a transportation form by August 2nd. 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.
🥪 Lunch Info
- 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.
- Guest lunch visits are welcome with the following provisions: (Please sit at the designated guest table. No guests during the first 2 weeks of school and during testing.)
📚 School Supplies
- Label with student's name
- Can be dropped off at Meet the Teacher
💧 Daily Water Bottle
- 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.
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No peanut butter items, please! All classrooms are peanut-free to prioritize student safety.
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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.
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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!
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🌟 At McNeill, We SOAR! 🌟
At McNeill Elementary, we believe every Merlin has the power to make our campus a safe, respectful, and positive place to learn. Our SOAR expectations guide how we treat others, take responsibility, and make choices each day.
S – Stay Safe
O – Own Your Actions
A – Act Responsibly
R – Respect Everyone
We encourage families to review these expectations with their child and use the same language at home. When school and home work together, we help every Merlin grow into a confident, responsible, and kind learner.
✨ Together, let's help every Merlin SOAR—every child, every day, every way!
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All McNeill students will follow the LCISD student dress code. More information can be found in the LCISD Elementary Student Handbook. (pg. 35-37) |
Please note Texas law that went 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.
Read more:
Questions? Email us at Info@LCISD.org.
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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!
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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!
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9/14- New Coming Parade at Tomas HS 6pm
9/15-10/15- Hispanic Heritage Month
9/15- ISD 3rd Grade
9/16- ISD 4th Grade
9/17- ISD 5th Grade
9/18- PR1 Grades Go Out
9/23- ISD PK/Kinder
9/24- Go Texan Day(Western Gear)/Early Release
9/25 House Celebration 7:45am
9/25- Fort Bend County Fair Day (No School)
9/29- ISD 1st Grade
9/30- ISD 2nd Grade
10/1- Winning House Party 8:00 am
10/2- ROCK YOUR SCHOOL
10/2- Custodian Appreciation Day
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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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