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District Announcements

McAllen ISD is on iTunesU!
That makes McAllen ISD one of the first school districts in the country to post curriculum on this electronic format that, until now, has always been reserved strictly for universities. One of the first series that has been posted is an award-winning conversational Spanish TV series that features McAllen ISD students, ?Platiquemos? Stories on KGBT Channel 4, KVEO Channel 23, McAllen Cable Network, The Monitor.
New Students Enroll here.
Returning Students begin Online Enrollment here.
Click here to Transfer into the District.
Online Enrollment FAQs
Need a computer? School Computer Lab Schedule for May
'Is McAllen ISD the most forward-thinking district 
in America?' -Texas Monthly Daily Post
"TLC³ is a game changer."
 James Ponce, Ed.D. Superintendent
Check out our TLC³ page!

As your District of Choice, we offer Rigorous College-Level Instruction, where students can earn college credit.
Career Technical Education Advanced Placement International Baccalaureate Early College High School Comprehensive High Schools

 Upcoming Events and other Data
    














Cathey Announcements
8th Grade Formal

The annual 8th grade dance will be held Friday, May 18th at 7:00 pm in the Cathey Cafeteria. There is no charge for attending, but only current Cathey 8th grade students are allowed. 

There will be a DJ with a great light show, slide show, food and drinks, professional photographer and fun photo booth!

If you have any photos that you would like to be included in the slide show please forward them to kdb532@aol.com.

The dance is free to all students, but money is being raised to cover the costs. Tables can be sponsored, and there are a few tables still available. Large tables are $500 and can be split up to 5 families. Cocktail table are $250 and can also be split up to 5 families. Other donation amounts can be made, all are appreciated. Forms can be picked up in the office and checks should be made to Cathey PTO. For more information please call #821-2401 or email rshinjo@aol.com. Thanks!



2012-2013 8th Grade GT Students
8th Grade GT students are required to complete a summer reading assignment and worksheet.  

Click here for the ELA Pre-AP/AP Summer Reading List (PDF)

Click here for the Summer Reading Assignment Handout (PDF)


Check out an eBook or Digital Audiobook on Your iPad!
Students and staff at Cathey Middle School now have online access to hundreds of digital books and/or digital audiobooks that can be downloaded to their iPads or other smart devices via a new service called OverDrive. This new digital content, available as eBooks or audiobooks, includes the latest and most popular titles for middle school students. The McAllen ISD OverDrive Library contains books specifically chosen for the needs of our campus and includes classic literature. Best of all, the digital library is available 24 x 7 x 365, and books never have to be returned to the library! After the lending period expires, they just disappear from your device, except for public domain titles, which never expire.  To login to OverDrive, you will need your student ID and a 4-digit pin number that has already been assigned to you and is available at the Cathey library - or you may request that it be sent to your e-mail by filling out this online form. The URL for our OverDrive library is

Be sure that you select eBooks or audiobooks for Grades 6-8.  The other titles are only available for high school students. On your iPad, install the Kindle app, the Overdrive app, and set up an Adobe ID from within the Overdrive app.  Finally, set up an Amazon account via Safari.  After you have installed these apps, you are ready to check out eBooks in Adobe ePub, Adobe PDF formats, Kindle formats and also audiobooks in MP3 formats.  If you need help, stop by the Cathey library before the end of May!

If you need help, stop by and see the Cathey librarian for more help!


Parental Involvement
Parental Involvement Information


Cobra To Engineer 5K Run, May 19
Sign-Up form -- click here.

Find out about the Summer TexPrep Engineering Program at UTPA

TexPREP is an academic enrichment program for middle school and high school students. 
Find out more by going to the following link:
www.utpa.edu/texprep


Have You Started Planning for College? Use the College Board's Tools Here--for Students and Parents!
SAT Preparation


Have You Started Thinking about College? Sign Up for the SAT Question of the Day!
The Official SAT Question of the Day™


What is a Scholar?

The following attributes distinguish strong and promising scholars from ordinary academics:
 
  1. Definition – a strong scholar has a sharp focus that delimits the area of inquiry in which s/he works. He works to develop a complex, depth and sophisticated understanding of any of the topics of study. 
  2. Disposition – a strong scholar is marked by what could be called academic poise. Such a person is naturally inquisitive about the world around him/her.
  3. Immersion – a strong scholar ‘swims’ in the learning around her/him.  S/he is familiar and knowledgeable in the area of inquiry. A scholar is also conscious of how her learning builds on and departs from established wisdom on the topic of interest.
  4. Authority – a strong scholar is articulate about his/her learning and can speak with authority and clarity about what it is s/he researches, why and with what hypotheses.
  5. Persistence – a strong scholar shows a persistent determination to ‘get to the bottom of things’ to learn as much as possible!  S/he seeks deep explanations for events.
  6. Passion – a strong scholar is passionate, and seen to be passionate, about what s/he studies. The topic or focus of investigation excites and enthuses the young scholar and explains his/her persistence in solving complex problems or concerns.
  7. Connection – a strong scholar is well-networked with other young scholars!
  8. Recognition – a strong scholar is easily recognized among his/her peers as a bright up-and-coming learner!
  9. Productivity – a strong scholar is highly productive, always striving to perform his/her best.
  10. Competitiveness – a strong scholar constantly seeks opportunities in which to compete for awards and competitive events that both recognize and support outstanding work.
 
 
A message to parents from Dr. J.A. Gonzalez:

Greetings parents, 

Congratulations! The 2010-2011 AEIS reports have been released! We did a phenomenal job in the area of Gold Performance Acknowledgements!

Our school received GPA in the following areas:

 Commended Performance on:

Reading/ELA

Writing

Mathematics

Science

Social Studies
Outstanding job!!! This is a tremendous accomplishment and is a tribute to the hard work of our students, staff and you the parents!  Everyone at Dr. Rodney D. Cathey Middle School has a passion for getting things done---and done well!
 
        
Thank you,
Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Principal


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