Huskies in the Know
Week of January 18th-22nd
Important Dates to Know!
MLK Holiday-Monday, January 18th
Technology Deployment for In Person Students-Tuesday, January 19th (Library)
After School Tutorials Begin-Tuesday, January 19th (4:15-5:15)
Credit Recovery begins- Tuesday, January 19th (4:15-5:15)
Title I Parent Canvas Training Courses-Thursday, January 21st, Monday, January 25th, Tuesday, February 2nd
Virtual Open House-Thursday, February 4th 6:00pm-7:00pm
Technology Device Deployment for In Person Students-TUESDAY, JANUARY 19TH
In-Person Student Deployment
When: Tuesday, January 19th
Where: Della Icenhower Intermediate Library
**Parents do NOT need to attend**
We will collect district-issued iPads and Chromebooks from students who have one (all students that currently have a district issued device must bring it in to exchange for a new Chromebook).
Distribute ChromeBooks to 5th and 6th graders. (BYOD students that would now like to have a Chromebook are eligible to receive one at this time)
Distribute a quick guide to students about the ChromeBook.
Bring your Device & charger to deployment.
Students will not get a ChromeBook until their current DEVICE is returned or reported lost/missing/stolen.
Complete the form Device Return Form before coming to the deployment area.
Attach the form to the DEVICE (please tape it)
Bring the DEVICE with the attached form to deployment.
Eligibility
Students can receive a ChromeBook if they:
report their device lost/missing to the technician and then to the police prior to deployment
return the district issued device at deployment
opted-out of getting a device earlier and now want a Chromebook
***If you have a lost/missing device, you must contact their campus technician or MISD Police Department to complete proper paperwork well in advance of deployment.****
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Mansfield ISD Technology
Student Device Return Form
Today’s Date: ________________________
DEVICE Returned from Circle One: ICENHOWER Other: __________________________
Student Last Name: ________________________ Student First Name: ________________________
Student ID: ______________________ iPadP asscode:_________________________
Tape this form to the screen of the device.
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Parent Canvas Trainings
If you are wondering how you can support your child whether they are a virtual or an in person student, please register for 2021 Virtual Canvas Parent Training. This training is designed to provide parents with strategies that will help students become more successful and support students who may be failing classes.
PLEASE REGISTER FOR ONLY ONE SESSION PER FAMILY. ADDITIONAL REGISTRATIONS WILL BE DELETED. We want to offer this opportunity to as many families as possible.
Using the information below, please attend the training at a day and time that best fits your schedule. Register Here!
2021 Canvas Parent Training (optional)…choose a day and time to attend!
Thursday, January 21
- 09:00 am
- 11:00 am
- 01:00 pm
Monday, January 25
- 11:00 am
- 01:00 pm
- 02:30 pm
Monday, February 2
- 1:00 pm
- 2:30 pm
- 6:00 pm
Prior to your training, we will send out ZOOM links and additional information to registered participants. (Please have ZOOM downloaded on a device you will use for the training.) This link will ONLY work for the registered participant. Participants will be in a waiting room until verified that he/she is registered for that session. Please do not share the link with others, as it will only slow down the entry process and cause us to start late.
If you have any questions, please contact Christy Miller at christymiller@misdmail.org or call 682-314-4900. We look forward to you joining us for the training. Thank you for your support, be safe, and enjoy the rest of your day.
Happy Retirement, Ms. Dehart!
Meet the New Huskies!
L'Oreal Jones, 5th Grade ELA SPED/Co-teach
Hello Everyone,
I am Ms. Jones, I am Icenhower's new SPED Co-Teacher. I have been teaching for over 10 years and taught 4th through the 8th grade including 2nd grade in the areas of ELA, Social Studies/History, and Science. I enjoy helping students achieve their academic goals.
Jessica Moreno, 5th Grade Math
Hello my name is Ms. Moreno and I’m the new 5th grade math teacher😎 I am a proud Mexican- American first generation college student! I gradated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Education, with a math 4-8 certification. On my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my family, eat good food and walk my dog, Guapo.
I am so excited to be teaching at such a great school with such AMAZING students! I’m very excited for this journey as an Icenhower Husky as the students and I have fun with math! 😊
Melissa Guerra, PEIMS Clerk/Registrar
Transition from Pre-AP to Advanced Courses
Beginning in the Fall of 2021, the title of Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP) courses will change. In the 2021-2022 Course Catalog, these courses will be referred to as Advanced. For example, if a class was previously called Pre-AP Geometry, it will now be named Advanced Geometry. The change is in name only; the curriculum and related services will remain the same. The Advanced title more closely aligns course titles with the strong programming MISD already has in place and clearly identifies and defines the courses as advanced in content.
5th Grade Only: All Pre-AP and Advanced course designations are being removed effective in the 2021-2022 school year. All 5th grade courses will be on-level. This gives teachers and students the opportunity to establish a strong foundation for future advanced programming coursework, and it will better support the transition from elementary to a post-elementary model of instruction.
7th Grade Mathematics Only: Grade 7 Advanced Mathematics will continue to be an accelerated course where students will be expected to master both the 7th and 8th grade state standards and curriculums during the student’s 7th grade year and prior to subsequent enrollment into Algebra 1.
Should you or your student have any questions about the new course names or existing services, please contact your campus grade level counselor or the Advanced Academics Department at 817.299.4388.
COVID REMINDERS
Breakfast Seating QR Codes
Early Release Days-February 19th and April 9th
Grab and Go lunches will be served on these days. Here are the menus:
Pre-K & Elementary: Yogurt & Muffin Box “Lunchable” style
Intermediate & Middle School & High Schools: Steak Fingers w/ Chips served in a Sack
Safety Violation Procedures-Please Read!
According to The Tarrant County Health Department, COVID-19 numbers are steadily increasing. The Community Spread Level is now substantial. Our number one priority at Icenhower is to keep our students and staff safe. Therefore, we are going to implement our campus Safety Violation Procedures. Students who are not adhering to safety rules on campus as it relates to the spread of COVID-19 after receiving warnings will be documented and allowed the opportunity to correct the behavior. After multiple offenses, the student will continue their learning in the virtual setting. Please talk to your Husky Pups about the importance of being safe. We're in this together!
Reminder about Masks, Cell Phone Use, and Dress Code
Masks
We are seeing a handful of students who continue to be intentionally defiant with wearing their masks and following safety procedures. Masks are non-negotiable and MUST be worn by all students! There are discipline actions that are part of our student code of conduct, and they will be enforced if students choose not to comply with the non-negotiable rule. Bandanas and masks with valves are NOT allowed.
Cell Phones/Devices and Earbuds
We are starting to see more students abuse their technology by having it out without permission or having earbuds in while in the halls. Please remind your child of the technology policy, and the consequences that occur when a device is taken up when it is used without permission.
Leggings
Remember that leggings are not permitted unless a top is worn that allows the fingertips to hit the bottom.
Sagging
Sagging is not permitted.
Sign up is now closed for our after school tutorials. If you missed the deadline but would still like to participate, please contact the school.
Credit Recovery Begins January 19th
Please contact us if you have questions.
Change for Absence Protocol for In-Person Students
Please note that beginning Wednesday, Nov. 4, the beginning of the Third Six Weeks grading period, students who have selected in-person instruction will only be counted present when they are physically in class unless they have been quarantined due to COVID-19.
This means that in-person students will no longer be able to turn in assignments by 11:59 p.m. of that day to be counted present. They must be physically present in class to avoid an absence.
Quarantined students will be able to follow current practices to gain attendance for days they are quarantined.
Students enrolled in the MISD Virtual Learning Academy will continue to follow their current attendance practices.
Virtual Library Night Fun!
Counselor Corner
Mrs. Douglas-5th Grade
Mrs. Cottle-6th Grade
Weekly Updates from the Counselors’ Corner
No Visitors Allowed in the Building
If your child forgets his/her lunch and/or any materials needed for their learning, please follow the following procedures:
- Ring the Bell to speak to someone in the front office
- Let them know you are there to drop off your child's lunch and/or materials needed for learning
- Leave your item(s) on a table in the foyer with your child's name on it. It MUST have your child's name on it. Someone will get it off the table and deliver it to your child.
- Exit the building after that. You will not be allowed to come into the front office and/or give your child their item(s).
*This is different than having an appointment and/or being called to come pick up your child due to illness or other circumstances.
We appreciate your cooperation!
Campus Q&A and MISD Safety Information
Thank you for an incredible first week of in-person instruction!
Please know that we are doing everything we can to ensure our students and staff are safe, and that all MISD Health and Safety Protocols are being followed while at school.
How to Stay in the Know
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