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BRONCO BEAT
March 16, 2015
McKinney Boyd High School
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Volume 9, Issue 25
March 16, 2015
Cover:
The 2015 annual student
/ faculty Golden Wrench
Dodgeball winners.
IN THIS ISSUE
Golden Horseshoe
A weekly celebration of
Student, Club, Organization and
Teacher accomplishments.
Current Corral
What’s going on in and around
the McKinney Boyd Campus that
might affect day-to-day life.
Student Corner
A student-centric section
specifically aimed at Clubs,
Organizations, and general
student-specific activities.
Counselors Corner
What’s on your counselors
mind? This section includes
course registration information,
scholarship opportunities
and college preperation
information.
From the Librarian’s
Desk
The Librarians at Boyd share
their website of the week and
a glimps at the weekly Friday
Unplugged concert series.
Notes from the
Nurse
Are you as healthy as you
should be? Our nurses focus
on information and websites
to keep you fit!
Fine Arts
What’s coming up in Fine Arts?
A look at the world of Band,
Dance, Theatre, Choir, and
Art.
Attendance Information
Athletics
Your sports page with all the
recent recaps as shared by the
coaches.
Bronco Support
Local fundraisers to support
your student activities.
Community Notes
What’s happening in the local
community that might impact
McKinney Boyd?
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Golden Horseshoe
Alumni Spotlight
Former Boyd Bronco Wrestler and 2010 Texas State Champion Mike Dauterive finished 4th at the
NCWA National Championships held at the Allen Event Center this past weekend, making him a
2-time All-American. (he finished 7th last year) He is the first 2-time All-American in the history of
the UT-Arlington wrestling program. We are super proud of Michael! He is a great wrestler and an
amazing person. He has always represented Boyd HS and McKinney ISD in the best possible way!
The Boyd Bronco Wrestling Coaching Staff
Student Spotlight
Congratulations to the following students who competed in the Visual Arts Scholastic Event
Competition
Advanced to State:
Howard, Lindsey; Mixed Media: Printing Collage with Tom Paper
Advanced to Area:
Alt, Caroline; Painting: Repeat Yourself
Ashby, Grace; Mixed Media: Phantom Unmasked
Ashby, Grace; Drawing: As Carefree As A Paisley
Ashore, Valerie; Mixed Media: Skull With Printed Pattern
Ashore, Valerie; Mixed Media: Girl Peeling Off Her Face
Baker, Ally; Mixed Media: Cats Stencil Painting
Bergen, Kate; Mixed Media: Masquerade
Bickerstaff, Grace; Mixed Media: Figure Drawing
Burns, Jazzmine; Mixed Media: Jazzmine Floral Disposition
Busby, Alyssa; Drawing: Shattered Image
Charles, Briynna; Drawing: Dual Personality
Christopherson, Taylor; Mixed Media: My Pet in Pictures
Christopherson, Taylor; Painting: Crossed Words
Clark, Anastasia; Mixed Media: Silhouette On City With Neon and Fo
Clark, Anastasia; Painting: Galaxy Thumbprint
Davis, Lindsay; Mixed Media: Abstract Clouds With Ink Outlines
Davis, Lindsay; Mixed Media: Indian Fly
Dolzine, Sydnie; Mixed Media: Holes in Hand with Spaghetti Veins
Dolzine, Sydnie; Mixed Media: Hand And Eye Connected by Veins
Emerich, Adam; Sculpture: Birth Right
Emerich, Adam; Sculpture: Bird
Ericson, Emily; Drawing: My Animal Side
Faulkner, Rilye; Mixed Media: Dolls Can Talk Too
Faulkner, Rilye; Mixed Media: Rilye D My Grandparents
Frasca, Christopher; Drawing: Frasca, Christopher Ready to Rumble
Frasca, Christopher; Mixed Media: Frasca, Christopher West
Garza, Kalee; Digital Art & Media: Thoughts Come From Relaxed Focus
Georgopulos, Jena; Sculpture: Cardboard Funnel
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Hann, Grace; Mixed Media: Tree and Prints On Wood Panel
Hann, Grace; Mixed Media: Printed Circle Pattern
Harrison, Lauren; Sculpture: Mask in Tears
Hendrix, Cameron; Digital Art & Media: Can’t See the Forest for the Tree
Hendrix, Steven; Sculpture: Setting
Hendrix, Steven; Sculpture: House on Stilts
Herring, Avery; Drawing: Grey and Color by Avery Jeanette
Howard, Lindsey; Mixed Media: Hands and Lyra Constellation
Hunter, Kyla; Drawing: Kyla H
Hunter, Kyla; Mixed Media: Collage Kyla H
Hursh, Bianca; Mixed Media: Non-objective Hazy Painting
Katada, John; Drawing: Deer + City
Kelly, Aidian; Sculpture: Clay Portrait
Kim, Yun Jae; Painting: Portrait of a Girl (blue/purple)
King, Courtney: Mixed Media: Chain Link
King, Courtney; Mixed Media: Plain Jane
Koch, Callie; Drawing: Reflected Personality
Larsen, Logan; Mixed Media: After Alfredo Jarr Geometric Design
Larsen, Logan; Mixed Media: Self Portrait Looking to The Future
Ley, Esteban; Sculpture: Reclamation
Majors, Whinter; Drawing: In the Dark
Mata, Joe; Drawing: Madonna
Peterson, Mackenzie: Painting: Dripping Deer
Reed, Dalton; Drawing: Lost In Space
Russ, Brooke; Mixed Media: Stippling Shell Man
Russell, Sara; Mixed Media: Seahorse
Sanders, Morgan; Mixed Media: Perfect Point Puppet
Strander, Taylor; Mixed Media: Collaged Camera
Tank, Ingrid; Drawing: Skull with Flowers Scattered Around
Tolson, Henry; Drawing: Close Observation
Toombs, Gabrielle; Drawing: Map Quest
Vergara, Victoria; Drawing: Self Portrait Through the Mirror
Waddell, Jessica; Mixed Media: Wildflower Beauty Destroyed
Waddell, Jessica; Mixed Media: Crafted by Crime and Corruption
Williams, Remi; Jewelry: Ring
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Teacher Spotlight
Carmina Orozco has selected Mrs. Rebecca Oaxaca
“When I think of Mrs. Rebecca Oaxaca I think of a lady with a BIG HEART!!!
She is always helping with the needs of all students and parents. You can find her counseling our
students, tutoring after school, or assisting with many extra-curricular activities after school. One
of our very own students, Laura Diosado is a good example of how widespread Ms. Oaxaca’s heart
extends. Laura’s struggle with Cystic Fibrosis was long and enduring. Mr. and Mrs. Oaxaca helped
with raising funds for medical expenses and many other costs involved with a long term illness.
They have been a huge presence and prayer support for Laura and her family.
On a personal note, Mr. and Mrs. Oaxaca have been a huge blessing to me and my family. Recently,
my son was married and Mrs. Oaxaca decorated for the ceremony so beautifully and Mr. Oaxaca
served as the pastor while my son and his fiancé exchanged wedding vows. For this reason and
many others Mrs. Oaxaca will always be very special to me and my family.
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Rebecca Oaxaca is a wonderful and beautiful person with a giving and supporting heart.
Thank you!!!”
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Current Corral
One: World Updates
With the rollout of the new MacBook program, MISD has allocated a new staff position dedicated to
helping students with MacBook issues. Allison Hall is the resident MBHS Apple Technician located
in room A130 (across the main hall from the H-hall stairs).
She will be on Campus daily from 7 until 2:45.
Students can drop off their MacBooks before school from 7:10 until 7:25 and during all lunch
periods.
Students willnot be able to see her during class time.
When a student takes his/her MacBook down to A130, they will fill out a help ticket and in essence
receive a “receipt”. In some cases the student will receive a “loner” to use while their MacBook is
being repaired.
If Allison Hall is ever out, Jenny Keiser (the MBHS Campus Technician) will be the Back-Up.
(Students will still take the MacBooks to A-130)
Students should not take their MacBooks to the Library.
Once the MacBook has been repaired, Allison Hall will contact the library in order to determine the
student location. A pass will be sent to the student informing them to stop by During lunch or after
school. Students, should not be send down during class.
All records of damages, repairs, etc. will maintained by Allison Hall in A-130.
If students have general “How-to” questions dealing with their MacBooks, Google Accounts, or
Canvas accounts, they should check out the campus website dedicated to this: http://bit.ly/
digitalbroncos
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Student Corner
Teacher Tutoring Times
Below is a link to the 2014-2015 Tutoring times for teachers by department:
http://legacy.mckinneyisd.net/campuses/school_websites/boyd/boyd_files/14-15_Tutoring_by_
Deptfinal.pdf
McKinney ISD has released a new version of its misdGO phone app. The update is available now
in the Apple App store and in the Google Play store. For more information please visit www.
mckinneyisd.net/misdgo.
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See the link below for the Itinerary and more information
https://teacher.portal.mckinneyisd.net/108110_/Lists/Announcements/Attachments/84/
Itenerary.2016.pdf
McKinney Boyd High School 2015 “Chinese Bridge” Summer Camp
Would you like to spend 15 days getting to experience authentic culture in a grand new world? Then
the “Chinese Bridge” Summer Camp is the trip for you.
What is “Chinese Bridge” Summer Camp?
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It is an annual Chinese culture and language experience program targeted toward U.S. high
school students.
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It is sponsored by the Confucius Institute Headquarters.
What will you be doing in China?
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Spend 15 days traveling to different provinces and tourist locations that will open your eyes
to a fantastic new culture!
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Encounter new things and new places that you will never forget! This is a once in a lifetime
experience!
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Choose one of these camp themes and provinces in China to be visited. Campers will be
grouped by the Confucius Institute HQ to visit one two provinces based on the applications.
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Chinese History, Shandong and Zhejiang
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2.
3.
4.
Chinese Ethnic Minorities, Jilin and Guangxi
Chinese Folk Arts, Beijing, Heilongjiang and Jiangsu
Chinese Kung Fu, Henan
How much does it cost?
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Chinese Visa$200
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Round-trip flight from DFW to Beijing $1800 - $2000
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Travel Insurance
$100
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Personal Expenses
$$$
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Cost To Stay In China
14days
FREE
Total Approximate Cost
$2100 - $2300
When will you be going?
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July 16th – July 31st, 2015
Itinerary in China (Beijing Time)
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July 16th
Arrive in Beijing and check in to the hotel
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July 17th Attend cultural activities in Beijing
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July 18th – July 27th Visit different provinces/cities in your group
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July 28th – July 30th Return to Beijing
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July 31st Leave China for the U.S.
What do you need to qualify?
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You must be an American citizen in McKinney Boyd High School or McKinney North High
School
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You are between the age of 14 and 18
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You don’t have a Chinese background
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You have great interests in learning Chinese culture and language
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You will agree to comply with the camp requirements and rules
If you’re interested in participating in this summer camp, please join us at our “Parent Information
Night” meeting on February 23, 2015 at 6:30PM in the McKinney Boyd Library. You can sign up in
room J202 or B111.
For more information or question please contact Mrs. Selinger by email at sselinger@mckinneyisd.
net
Plan ahead for unforgettable summer in China!
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Counselors Corner
PRACTICE
SAT & ACT TESTING
th
Saturday,
March
28
22nd22nd
Don’t
Practice on the Real Thing…..
Join us for the SAT, SAT(R)* or ACT “PRACTICE” TEST instead.
Scores for STUDENT USE ONLY and will not be sent to SAT, ACT or Colleges.
Added Bonus: KAPLAN INFORMATION SESSION also included!
* - SAT(R) refers to the newly “redesigned” SAT due to launch in Spring 2016
WHEN: SATURDAY, MARCH 28th, 2015
WHERE: MCKINNEY BOYD HIGH SCHOOL
600 North Lake Forest Drive, McKinney, TX 75071
TIME: 9:00am – 1:15pm
COST: $20.OO
PROCEEDS BENEFIT “FIRST IN FAMILY” SCHOLARSHIPS. FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.
KAPLAN INFORMATION SESSION
Wednesday, April 8th, 2015
MBHS CAFETERIA
6:30pm – 8:00pm
INTERPRET SCORE REPORT & STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS. PARENT ATTENDANCE ENCOURAGED.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MARCH 20th
$20.00 Cash or Check Payable to “McKinney Boyd High
School”
Register in person at MBHS COUNSELING CENTER (Room A105)
For more information: cdoyle@mckinneyisd.net or (469)302-3417
Please arrive by 8:30am testing day to allow for sufficient time for sign-in. Photo ID and proof of
payment required. Also bring two sharpened #2 pencils and a calculator with “new” batteries.
Personal snack and water allowed during scheduled break times. No cell phones permitted.
-------------------------------------------------CUT HERE AND RETURN BOTTOM PORTION WITH PAYMENT ----------------------------------------------------STUDENT NAME__________________________________________________GRADE_______STUDENT ID#____________________________________
PARENT’S NAME_______________________________________________________________PARENT CELL#____________________________________
HOME ADDRESS_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
HOME PHONE #_________________________________________________STUDENT CELL #_________________________________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS #1____________________________________________________#2__________________________________________________________
EXAM TO BE TAKEN: SAT, SAT(R) or ACT (circle one)
ATTENDING THE INFORMATION SESSION?: Y OR N (circle one)
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If you have graduating seniors who are planning to attend Collin College in the summer or fall
of 2015, then the following Destination College workshop information will be most helpful to
these students. If you could please include the following information in any upcoming e-news or
publications that would be beneficial to parents and students in this category, we would greatly
appreciate it. Registration is required to attend.
Getting Started at Collin College: For New Students
6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Living Legends Conference Center
Spring Creek Campus, 2800 E. Spring Creek Pkwy., Plano
Are you planning on attending Collin College in the summer or fall 2015? If so, this workshop walks
you through each step of the process to get started, from admissions to advising and applying
for financial aid. Representatives from various student services departments will be available to
answer your individual questions. Please note: No dual credit information will be discussed at this
workshop. This session is intended for those who are graduating or who have already graduated
from high school. Seating is limited. While there is no fee to attend, registration is required. Please
go to www.collin.edu/destinationcollege to register. For questions, please call 972.377.1772. If you
do not receive a confirmation email upon registering, please call to ensure your reservation was
received. Hurry~spaces are filling quickly!
Here’s hoping you had a wonderful and relaxing spring break!
Kind regards,
Brooke Ingersoll
Brooke Ingersoll, M.Ed.
Destination College Coordinator
Collin College
972.377.1545
bingersoll@collin.edu
www.collin.edu/destinationcollege
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Dual Credit The dual credit partnership that McKinney Boyd shares with Collin College is continuing to grow and expand each year. Beginning fall 2015, our juniors who meet the Collin dual credit criteria will be able to take two dual credit classes. Those classes would be HIST1301/1302 and/or ENGL1301/1302. Each successfully completed semester offers 3 college credits in addition to high school credit. As a senior, these students would be able to take another set of dual credit classes in both English and Social Studies. The complete list of fall 2015 offerings is not yet available, HOWEVER, students wanting to get a jump start on the dual credit process can begin the admission process through ApplyTexas.org beginning Feb 18 For more information please visit: http://www.collin.edu/gettingstarted/admissions/online_app.html It can take up to two weeks to process the admissions applications McKinney Boyd requires all Dual Credit students to attend one of the informational meetings being held at 2:45 PM in the Boyd cafeteria Wednesday, April 29 OR Thursday, April 30 Please mark your calendars now and make sure to be there to get all your questions answered and pick up the dual credit packets for next year. 13
Dual Language Program
Attention incoming Kinder parents of 2015-16:
Enrollment to the Dual Language (Two Way) Immersion Program at Caldwell Elementary ends on
April 10, 2015. Link to Information and Registration Packet
http://www.mckinneyisd.net/departments/learner-support/bilingual/documents/2015-16%20
Dual%20Language%20Information-Enrollment%20Packet%20English.pdf
Atención a los padres de estudiantes de Kinder para el 2015-16:
Inscripción a el programa de inmersión dual en el lenguaje (dos-vías) en la escuela Caldwell se
termina el 10 de abril, 2015. Enlace a la información e inscripción
http://www.mckinneyisd.net/departments/learner-support/bilingual/documents/2015-16%20
-SPANISH-Dual%20Language%20Information-Enrollment%20Packet%20-%20updated.pdf
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SCHEDULED COLLEGE/MILITARY VISITS
Tuesday, March 3rd
ARMY
Wednesday, March 4th
MARINES
COLLEGE “MINI FAIR”
Louisiana State University
Plus, 5 other Colleges TBA
Friday, March 6th
“LOVE IS” Tour, by Hope’s Door
SPRING BREAK – MARCH 9TH TO 13TH
Monday, March 16th
COLLEGE “MINI FAIR”
University of Texas – Austin
Plus, 5 other Colleges TBA
Attention MBHS Students
It’s not too late!
If you enjoy working with children, think you might want
a career working with children or maybe someday
becoming a corporate educator…
ttaylor@mckinneyisd.net or 469-­‐302-­‐3586 15
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From the Librarian’s Desk
Site of the Week
http://flipagram.com/
With Flipagram, you get to make short videos out of your travel photos or any other
pictures in the collection. You can set it to music as well. Just add the pictures, the music,
work up the filters and how quickly the pictures pass by.
You can use music clips from your playlist to help tell the story also.
Required Reading Titles
As a courtesy, required reading books can still be purchased in the library at any time during open
hours.
Friday Unplugged
Friday’s artist was Bryan Njoroge.
Our artist on 3/20 after Spring Break
will be Kat Chilton.
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Notes from the Nurse
Immunizations:
Seniors- it that time of year when you are thinking more about college in the fall and getting
everything prepared. Part of your preparations are making sure your college has your current
vaccination record and that you meet the college’s requirements. Please note that many colleges
require students to have a meningitis vaccine within the last 5 years. Most of you senior had your
last meningitis vaccine more than the recommended 5 years ago. Please note that you may need an
additional vaccine for college. We will be happy to print your vaccination record for you- just call,
email or stop by the clinic for your copy of your vaccination record.
Also, if you get a vaccine while you are a student here at Boyd, please bring a copy of the proof of
the immunization so we can update your vaccination record. This way when you call and ask us for
a complete immunization record years from now, we will have all of the information together.
Please be aware that there has been much news in the media about the recent measles outbreak.
I have attached some frequently asked questions about measles for you to review along with the
information that is usually given to families when the vaccine is given. You may already know this
information, but it never hurts to have a refresher!
If you do not have insurance or are under insured and your student needs a vaccination, low cost or
free immunizations are provided by:
Collin County Health Care
825 North McDonald Street
Monday-Friday
7:30am-11:00am and 1:00pm-4:00pm
Also, please see attached flyer from the Care Van.
Have a wonderful spring break!
Nichole Warren RN
McKinney Boyd High
School Nurse
Clinic A102
nwarren@mckinneyisd.net
469-302-3414 phone
469-302-3567 fax
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Fine Arts
Visual Art
Band
Choir
Color Guard
Dance
Orchestra
Theatre
Here is the latest version of “Deep in the Arts”!
https://youtu.be/DFkL625-Yo0
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Athletics
Boys Soccer
The broncos put up an excellent display against Plano East, outplaying and outworking the black
panthers. Boyd dominated on every stat of the game, which resulted in a comprehensive team
victory. Patrick Neuman started the scoring in the 19th minute, followed by a beautifully crafted
goal by Cody Spitzer in the 54th minute from a Trey Marchino assist. Brian Tafireyi (assisted by
Hayden Brown) finished the game off with a goal in the 77th minute.
Shutout was made possible by Goal Keepers Evan Davies and Tim Boswell; Defenders: Trey
Marchino, Hayden Brown, Haven Trahan, Nick Lassiter, Cole Verhoev and Andrew Smith.
Thanks for all your support, and please congratulate the boys on a job well done.
Coaching Staff.
Video
Matthew Fosheim from McKinney Boyd:
“At McKinney Boyd we train all four strokes, all four distances…it’s somewhat of a traditional-based
program.”
https://youtu.be/0X1sWQJWmc8
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Bronco Support
Help our FCCLA
help the Dallas
Ronald McDonald
House.
1 Gallon of
tab tops
equals
Collect your
tab tops
and drop
them off at
Boyd High
School in
F112/F113.
$5.00
Every year in the spring, the Boyd chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America take tab tops down to the Dallas Ronald McDonald House. The Ronald McDonald House uses the tab tops to turn in for cash to use to help off set the expenses of the house for the families that have sick children at Children’s Medical Hospital. Please help us by collecting your tab tops and drop them off at the high school. We’ve been doing this for 6 years now. Let’s see if we can beat last year’s delivery of 50 gallons! Contact Tamara Taylor for questions: ttaylor@mckinneyisd.net 21
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SAT
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Blitz Camps
You can tackle the SAT with confidence!
at Boyd, MHS & North
November 5 & 6
December 3 & 4
January 21 & 22
April 29 & 30
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
only $ 20 per camp
Sign up the Monday & Tuesday before
each camp.*
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Sign up in your campus counseling office.
*January Blitz Camp sign up dates: FRiday, 1-16 & Tuesday, 1-20
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Community Notes
The Parent Teacher Organization 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 click on this
link to join, we need your support!
http://www.orgsites.com/tx/boydpto/index.html
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600 North Lake Forest Drive
McKinney, TX 75071
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ATTENTION SENIORS!
Student Council is now accepting photos for the
Class of 2015 Graduation slideshow. Please send
ONE senior portrait that you would like to be
included in the slideshow to be displayed at
graduation.
- Obscene or offensive photos (t-shirts with
logos that do not meet school code, any
representation of violence, i.e. guns), mirrored
pictures, selfies, baby pictures, and duplicates
(more than one person in picture) will not be
included. Late submissions will not be included.
Email your photo to
MBHSco2015@gmail.com with the subject line as
your first and last name (as on birth certificate). If
you do not receive a confirmation email, please
resend your photo.
If you have any questions, contact Callie Currin at
MBHSco2015@gmail.com
*A11 photos must be submitted by April 10th or
they will not be included in the slideshow.
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