T.G. McCord Elementary

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$5.25 a plate, students eat FREE!
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Tomorrow is an Early Release Friday. We hope our students enjoy getting an early start to their weekend!!

It's hard to believe that tomorrow is October 1st, but that's definitely the case. Here's our Cafeteria Menu for the month.

We named our McCord Students of the Month for September today. Receiving that special honor were: Pre-Kindergarten -- Samajae Leija; Kindergarten -- Kingston Ochoa; 1st Grade -- Bentley Carr; and Specials -- Jared Say. Congratulations guys!! Great job!!

Through the first six weeks of the school year, our student attendance has been great. We appreciate the parents for their support in having their children in the classroom.

Our Lions travel to Ponder this Friday night for a District 4-3A, D 1 battle against the Ponder Lions. Here is the link to purchase tickets: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/ponderisd/entity/schools/2

VISD will not hold classes Tuesday, Sept. 30. It is a scheduled Parent/Teacher Conference Day.

Some of our students showed their Lions Spirit today dressing in white to go along with today's theme of "Whiteout."

Remember it is mini cheerleader night for those youngsters in kindergarten thru 5th grade who signed up for the clinic. Please be at the stadium by 6:45 tonight and gather with the cheerleaders on the east end of the track.

Vernon ISD is mailing student report cards for the 1st six weeks, and the mailing will include information the district is required to share with parents. Report cards will go in the mail today. Parents can currently view grades on Skyward.

🎉 Lions Roar Tailgate – Homecoming 2025 🎉
📅 Friday, October 10, 2025

Join us for food, fun, and fellowship!

Food Trucks & Treats 🍴
The Snack Spot
Taqueria La Guera
Redbone Indian Tacos
Delgado's Dulce Vida

Booths & Sales 🦁
Face painting-VES PTO
Bean bag toss-Red River Valley Museum
Lion Swag for sale: VES PTO
Pom-Poms, Rally Rags & Baked Goods: Drill Team

🙌 Want to get involved?
Does your church, business, or charity want to participate? This is a free advertising opportunity! Booth details and sign up here: https://bit.ly/2025LIONSROARTAILGATE
Deadline to sign up is October 4th!

📍 Vernon Elementary School (in the SHADE😎)
⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM
🏈 Then head over to Lion Stadium at 6:30 to cheer on the Lions!

🎉 Lions Roar Tailgate – Homecoming 2025 🎉
📅 Friday, October 10, 2025

Join us for food, fun, and fellowship!
Food Trucks & Treats 🍴
The Snack Spot
Taqueria La Guera
Redbone Indian Tacos
Delgado's Dulce Vida

Extras for the Kids 🦁
Face painting
Bean bag toss

Lion Swag for sale

🙌 Want to get involved?
Does your church, business, or charity want to participate? This is a free advertising opportunity! Booth details and sign up here: https://bit.ly/2025LIONSROARTAILGATE
Deadline to sign up is October 4th!

📍 Vernon Elementary School (in the SHADE)
⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM
🏈 Then head over to Lion Stadium at 6:30 to cheer on the Lions!

Last week's 1st Grade Students of the Week are: Aubriella Najera, Sugey Cantu, Antonio Chavira, Ruby McIntosh, Jynsen Patterson, and Genesis Amador. Not pictured is Tommy Freeman. Great job!! Congrats!!

Receiving last week's Kindergarten Student of the Week honors are: Delilah Wiest, Delilah Zuniga, Pressly Wah, Ximena Soto, A'niyace Zuniga, Taylor Kenyon, Ensley Stevenson, and Emilia Mullins. Congratulations!! Awesome! Keep up the good work!!

Our Pre-Kindergarten Students of the Week for last week are: Montse Maldonado, Elijah Hall, Rowan Newton, and Rodrigo Ortiz Martinez. Great job!! Keep up the good work!

Our Vernon Lions are finally back home this week and it's a big game -- the District 4-3A, D1 opener!! The Lions will host the Paradise Panthers this Friday at Leo Brittain Field. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases and single-game reserve seat tickets can be purchased at the Vernon Administration Building. Single-game reserve seats are $7 and must be purchased by Noon, Friday.

The Texas Department of Health and Human Services will be at McCord on Wednesday, Oct. 1 providing free oral exams for our students. Parents, a permission form will be in your Tuesday Newsday folder tomorrow. PLEASE sign the form and return it to the school so your child can benefit from this free exam. We MUST have a signed permission slip on file for a student to receive the exam.

TODAY'S THE DAY!!!
The deadline to register for the Boys & Girls Club Basketball League for kindergarten thru 2nd grade students is today!! Get those youngsters signed up for the fun!

Join us for the 3rd Annual LIONS ROAR HOMECOMING Tailgate on October 10th! We invite Vernon ISD school clubs, VISD-endorsed organizations, local businesses, churches, and community groups to participate. Only Vernon ISD entities can sell items, and Vernon ISD will not be providing prizes for booths.

Just like last year, we’ll set up in the horseshoe drive in front of Vernon Elementary School. Participants must supply their own materials and manage cleanup. The event kicks off at 4:30 PM, and close at 6:30 for 7 PM game kickoff.

If your group wants to participate, please complete the form located at this link: https://bit.ly/lionsroarform
Please complete the Google form by end of the day, October 4th.

We can’t wait for a fantastic tailgate celebration! Questions? Contact Kori Eakin at kori.eakin@visdtx.org.

McCord PTO -- THANK YOU!!
Earlier this week the McCord PTO treated our teachers and staff with a special delivery! Thank you for taking time out of your busy lives to show appreciation to our teachers and staff at McCord!!