Wellness Wednesday: Intellectual wellness encourages us to engage in creative and mentally-stimulating activities. As it develops, your personal resources work together with other realms of wellness in order achieve a more balanced life. How are you adding to your IW?

CMS Reminder: No School Friday, March 12, 2021

This week is SPIRIT WEEK at Cathey Middle School! Check out what to wear each day. Remember, no school for students on Friday. #TraditionStartsHere!

Cheick out our website banner: Happy Diagnostician and Social Worker's Week! THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!
visit Cathey.mcallenisd.org!

A very important message from the Superintendent, would appreciate your participation:
Thought Exchange | McAllen Independent School District
https://www.mcallenisd.org/page/thought-exchange
Wellness Wednesday!! These are unprecedented times and it is imperative we work extra hard to manage our emotions. Expect to have a lot of mixed feelings especially when seeing new headlines. We suggest acceptance of the situations we cannot control, and focus on what we can do.

What: Texas Public School Week Virtual OPEN HOUSE
Date: March 2, 2021
Time: 6:00-7:30
Where: https://cathey.mcallenisd.org/
See you There!!!

Our wonderful Family Treatment Program will be giving presentations on the following Mental Health Awareness topics. Please see flyer for additional information. #DistrictOfChampions
Cathey Middle School UIL TEAMS invite all CMS Students to join and compete in UIL Competition!!! SEE FLYER for details! Don't miss out! Get Involved!!!

Please read the following message from Mr. Benford concerning ASSESSMENTS:

Congratulation to all our STEAM ATTRIBUTE Winners!
Teachers selected students who exhibited our STEAM Attributes to be a part of our STEAM Celebration. Watch our video here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gNwsJP8SmjT4LKK9hkI8-qc_p_-H4P3A/view?usp=sharing

On Wednesday we talk about Wellness! Maintaining an optimal level of wellness is absolutely crucial to live a higher quality life. Each week we will look at the different dimensions of wellness and are encouraging our Cathey community to take a look.

Due to the inclement weather this past week, our STEAM Celebration has been moved to this Friday, February 26, 2021


A big Thank You to everyone who helped out our Cathey families in need of warm blankets! Cobra Pride!

Warming Centers across Hidalgo County

A Valentine Video Card for YOU!
From the Cathey Cobra Band.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MnaBDCzE0yhfS2xjHgMu3EQ3HyE2LfS5/view

Correction: ALERT: After much reflection and consideration, McAllen ISD is cancelling all classes for Wednesday-Friday (February 17-19,
2021) this week. Please see attachment for more information

Tuesday, February 16, 2021
ALERT: After much reflection and consideration, McAllen ISD is cancelling all classes for Wednesday-Friday (February 17-19, 2021) this week.
With growing reports of families experiencing power outages, water and fuel shortages already numbering in the thousands, McAllen ISD made this decision with the best interests of the community in mind as many families are struggling with these challenges.
At this point, McAllen ISD plans to return to normal operating procedures on Monday, February 22, 2021.
Any McAllen ISD families needing hot spots for connectivity may pick them up Wednesday (5-6:30 p.m.) at McAllen ISD Central Office (2000 N. 23rd St.).
For meal services, please refer to the McAllen ISD meals page for updated meal locations at this link:
https://mcallenisdtx.sites.thrillshare.com/page/mcallen-isd-meal-program\.
Varsity athletic events for this week will run as scheduled.
A limited number of employees may be needed to respond to facility and other issues. Information regarding work schedules will continue to be shared with them by their supervisor.
The district will continue monitoring weather forecasts and will post updates as changes are needed.
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Martes, 16 de Febrero del 2021
ALERTA: Después de mucha reflexión y consideración, McAllen ISD cancelará todas las clases del Miércoles a Viernes (17-19 de Febrero del 2021) esta semana.
Con crecientes informes de familias que experimentan cortes de energía, escasez de agua y combustible que ya se cuentan por miles, McAllen ISD tomó esta decisión teniendo en cuenta los mejores intereses de la comunidad, ya que muchas familias están luchando con estos desafíos.
En este punto, McAllen ISD planea regresar a los procedimientos operativos normales el Lunes 22 de Febrero del 2021.
Cualquier familia de McAllen ISD que necesite dispositivos de internet para la conectividad puede recogerlos el Miércoles (5-6:30 p.m.) en la oficina central de McAllen ISD (2000 N. 23rd St.).
Para obtener información sobre los servicios de comidas, consulte la página de comidas de McAllen ISD para conocer los sitios de comidas actualizadas en este enlace:
https://mcallenisdtx.sites.thrillshare.com/page/mcallen-isd-meal-program\
Los eventos deportivos de Preparatoria (Varsity) de esta semana se llevarán a cabo según lo programado.
Es posible que se necesite un número limitado de empleados para responder a las instalaciones y otros problemas. Su supervisor continuará compartiendo mas información sobre los horarios de trabajo.
El distrito continuará monitoreando los pronósticos meteorológicos y publicará actualizaciones a medida que se necesiten cambios.

MISD Curbside HotSpot Pick-ups available
For times see Flyer

