Week of August 21, 2023
Week o f August 14, 2023
Remind for Parents
Parents, another way to stay connected with Mahanay Happenings is to join our Parent Remind. With Remind, you can receive important school information. To join, text @feakhf to 81010. If you have trouble connecting using 81010, try texting @feakhf to (774) 353-0907
Birthday Celebrations at Mahanay
If it is your child's birthday, we want to celebrate him or her! Please feel free to send store bought cupcakes or individually packaged treats with your child. Please send enough for the whole class. Please do not send other food items, juices, or decorations (including balloons).
Birthday treats will be shared and eaten immediately after your child’s lunch, which is their designated recess time.
Alief 1:1 Student Device Program
The Alief 1:1 Student Device Program provides students in 3rd - 12th grade access to a school device to support digital age instruction, collaboration and the development of 21st century skills and learning activities within and outside of the school walls. The yearly technology fee for the use of the student device is $20 (non-refundable). The technology fee covers the cost of insuring the device in the event the device is accidentally damaged or stolen, with proper documentation.
We are asking that all 3rd and 4th grade students submit their $20 technology fee as soon as possible. Fees may be paid in installments if necessary. You may make partial payments of $4 (5 payments), $5 (4 payments), or $10 (2 payments)...cash only.
For more information you may visit: https://www.smore.com/jztkg-alief-1-1-student-device-program
From the Nurse's Corner
Welcome Back Mahanay stars!! Our Nurse is Ms. Jade Simpson, R.N., and her Clinic Aide is Ms. Brenda Cruz.
In the event that medication must be administered at school, the medication must be furnished by the parent and turned in to the clinic with proper documentation.
Nurse Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Provide first aid in emergencies
· Notify parent/guardian when a child can no longer remain in class and needs to be sent home due to an injury, illness, or a communicable disease/infection
· Assist students to learn proper health and hygiene practice
· Notify parents/guardians if a doctor or dentist visit is recommended
· Administer medication required during the school day
All medication must:
· be in the original container
· be properly labeled
· be accompanied by a signed written request. Over-the-counter medication notes must be signed by the parent/guardian; prescription medication notes must be signed by BOTH the parent/guardian and the physician prescribing the medication. The request must have proper identification of medication, the amount to be administered, the time(s) it is to be given, and the length of time the student will be taking the medication.
Students may NOT keep any type of medication with them in class, including cough drops.
A doctor's authorization is required for any of the following:
· Any over-the-counter medication given for more than 10 school days
· Any prescription drug
· Emergency medications kept in hand; i.e., inhalers, epi-pens (physician instruction required)
· A yearly renewal of doctor's authorization is required for all long-term medications; i.e., inhalers, epi-kits, controlled medications, etc...
For the protection of all students, a child with ANY of the following illnesses will not be allowed to remain in school, and the parent/guardian will be notified to come pick up their child immediately.
· fever of 100.0 or more
· suspected contagious disease
· vomiting
· diarrhea
· cannot remain comfortably in class
· undetermined rash
If your child has any of these above symptoms before coming to school, please keep him/her at home. Your child should be free of fever for 24 hours without any medication prior to returning to school. When contacted by the school to pick up your child, it is important that you pick them up as soon as possible. Any release from school must have the verbal consent of the parent/guardian. Please be sure to keep an updated/current phone number on file and notify the clinic of any changes. It is important if your child is sick that we are able to reach you.
Please contact the clinic regarding any changes in the health status of your child. We look forward to working with you and your children to keep them safe and healthy.
Time for School!!
Daily School Schedule
Students are having a great time learning! In order to receive all of this great learning, it is important to get students to school on time. Remember, students are tardy after 7:55 a.m., and a parent or guardian must escort the student inside if they arrive after 8:00.
Daily Schedule
- School doors open at 7:15 a.m. daily
- Pre-Kindergarten- 4th Grade- 7:55 a.m. -3:20 p.m.
- Your child is tardy at 7:55 a.m.
- If your child arrives after 8:00 a.m., they must be brought inside by whomever drops them off.
Important Dismissal Information
Dismissal Changes
If you need to change your child's transportation, please send a note in writing to your child's teacher. Make sure your child knows to give it to the teacher first thing in the morning. You may also come to the front office to make a change in person.
Transportation changes must be made prior to 2:30 p.m. the day of the transportation change.
Car Riders
Please display your blue car rider tag on your dashboard when picking up your child. Please leave it in place until after you have picked up your child. If you need another car rider tag, please come to the front office to pick up a replacement. Please do not park and get out of your car to pick up your child. Students will be released to parents in the car rider line.
Walkers
Walkers are released on the High Star side of the school. If your child is a walker, please pick them up by 3:30 p.m.
Dress Code 2023-24
Please make sure your child comes to school in dress code daily.
- Any solid color collared shirts
- Pants or knee-length shorts (khaki, navy, or blue jeans)
- Leggings may not be worn unless they are worn under a skirt or dress.
- Dresses and skirts must be knee-length (Khaki or navy)
- Fridays are college shirt day! Wear the college shirt of your choice!
- Mahanay School Shirts can be worn any day of the week.
- Jeans may be worn with a Mahanay School Shirt any day of the week
- Shoes: Close-toed shoes- No Crocs
- Our students run and play a lot at recess and PE, and we want them to be safe.
If your child comes to school out of the dress code, we will give you a call and ask you to bring the appropriate attire.
Stay Connected!
Parent/Teacher Communication
The best way to communicate with your child's teacher is through class dojo. Please make sure to connect so you don't miss out on important information! We look forward to partnering with you to help your child have a successful school year!
Not receiving school or district callouts or texts?
During time of emergencies, the district sends out calls, emails, and texts to district staff or parents. If you are not receiving these notifications and you would like to, please proceed through the steps below.
If you have may have opted out (blocked notifications) from receiving notifications from Blackboard.
- Users can opt back into: Phone calls: Call the Blackboard Phone Hotline at "855-502-STOP (855-502-7867)" from the phone line that has been opted out.
- Text (SMS) messages: Reply START to "60680" from the phone line that has been opted out for non-emergency messages. Reply START to "54968" for emergency messages.