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IB Middle Years Academy at De Leon
Application Opens Monday, January 10, 2022 via School Mint
https://mcallenisd.schoolmint.net
For more info contact Ms. K. Alaniz
kimberly.alaniz@mcallenisd.net
956-632-8800
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The Transportation Department, with a little help from the Literacy folks, has started a great initiative called Ride and Read. Bus students just scan the appropriate QR code to access texts from Scholastic Magazines, Common Lit, and other sources. Happy Reading!
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Any 7th and 8th Grade Girls interested in Soccer, there will be a meeting on Tuesday, December 7 from 4:15-4:20 in the cafeteria. Soccer tryouts/evaluations begin Monday December 13 after school. Any questions see Coach Banda or Coach Vela.
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We are so excited at our De Leon Library to celebrate 12 Days of Reading starting Wednesday, December 1st! Give yourself the treat of reading this season. Visit our library to find the BEST BOOKS!
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November 18, 2021 is National Parental Involvement Day. Thank you to all parents and family members for their involvement in their child's education!
El 18 de noviembre del 2021 es el Día Nacional de Participación de los Padres. ¡Gracias a todos los padres y miembros de la familia por su participación en la educación de sus niños!
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Dear De Leon Families, we are expecting our cookie dough to arrive on Monday, November 30th. If your child sold cookie dough you will be receiving a notification with instructions to pick up at school when it arrives. We appreciate your support.
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Lions! Election Day is tomorrow! You will be able to cast your vote tomorrow by visiting your counselor’s google classroom and clicking on a link that would be on the stream. You may vote only once at any time through the school day, from 8am to 4:30pm. The official results will be announced Monday. Good luck to all the candidates!
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FAMILY OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT/PTO
Free Movie Night
Thursday Nov. 11 @6:30
McAllen Sports Park (Behind the De Leon Football Field)
Bring your blankets & chairs!
Snacks will be sold
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De Leon Middle School celebrated Red Ribbon Week as a reminder that everyday Americans across the country make significant daily contributions to their communities by being the best they can be because they live Drug-Free!
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MISD Parent & Family Engagement Program Conference
SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, November 6, 2021
8:30AM
McAllen High School
Click on the link below to register.
https://bit.ly/3BewZX2
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MISD Parent & Family Engagement Program Conference
SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, November 6, 2021
8:30AM
McAllen High School
Click on the link below to register.
https://bit.ly/3BewZX2
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De Leon Middle School Families, please review our flyer from the front office. Thank you for your understanding.
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De Leon Families, we will be honoring our veterans on Nov. 11th at our school. We are asking for veteran pictures to be sent to school with your child or uploading a picture using this google form by Friday, November 5th:
https://forms.gle/2mzQ6QZK4AGjKiQw6
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Calling all lion leaders!!! We are in need of lions to run for student council and make a difference in our school and community! Positions are as follows: president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, historian, parliamentarian and grade level representatives. Please come by room 813 to pick up an application from Mrs. De Los Santos. All applications must be submitted by Wednesday, October 27.
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De Leon Middle School is hosting a vaccination clinic on Monday, October 25th from 4:30-6:30pm, enter through black doors next to main entrance. Open to all children and adults of our community. They will be offering all immunizations plus covid and flu vaccines.
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Wacky Sock Day for Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October at De Leon Middle School.
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Order your De Leon Shirts today. We are only taking cash for now and online ordering is coming soon. Goooo Lions!
Ordene sus camisas De Leon hoy. Estamos aceptando dinero en efectivo por ahora y pronto se realizarán pedidos en línea.
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Calling all lions who would like to become student leaders and impact their school community! Would you like to run for Student Council? Come see Mrs. De Los Santos in room 813 for more information.
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7th & 8th Grade Cross Country begins on Monday, October 18, 2021. 7th & 8th Grade Boys Soccer Meeting will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 12, in the cafeteria from 4:05-4:20. Please make plans to attend.
7th & 8th Grade Boys Soccer Tryouts will begin on Friday, Oct. 22nd on the westside soccer fields from 4:15-6:00.
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7th/8th Grade Girls Basketball Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2021 in the cafeteria from 4:05 - 4: 20. Please make plans to attend.
7th/8th Grade Girls Basketball Tryouts/Evaluations will begin on Monday, October 18, 2021 in the gym from 4:15 - 6:00.