Huskies in the Know
Week of March 1st-March 5th
Important Dates to Know!
- TELPAS Testing March 1st-5th
Read Across America Day-March 2nd
SEL Parent Night-March 3rd
Report Cards-March 4th
Pop In With the Principal-March 4th
Spring Break- March 15th-19th
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2020-2021 TEACHER OF THE YEAR, KIM WOOD!
**Save the Date - Fundraiser Update**
On Thursday, March 11th the delicious and generous On The Border (2001 Hwy 287 N.) is donating back 20% of Takeout & Pick up orders to support a great cause -- Icenhower PTA!
On behalf of Icenhower PTA you’re invited to join us and eat out, not only in support of the organization, but to show one of your Mansfield restaurants some love too!
We need a minimum of 20 RSVPs, so we ask you to confirm your attendance here: www.groupraise.com/events/179262 (even if you’re not completely sure). This also helps On The Border know roughly how many orders to expect & gives you access to all the event details.
We hope you can make it, and please feel free to forward this invitation to your friends and family. Thanks in advance for your support!
Learning Option Transfer Window Update
"Pop In with the Principal"-Virtual Principal Chat Thursday, March 4th
Next Pop In-Thursday, March 4th
11:00am-11:30am (UPDATED TIME)
and
5:30-6:00pm
PLEASE COMPLETE THE GOOGLE FORM TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS YOU WISH TO HAVE ADDRESSED: https://forms.gle/b2SD4xp8FvNDTbNK6
Thank you to our Diagnostician, Ms. Toni Parrish!
Della Icenhower named a CKH National Showcase School Nominee
With relationships being the core of our campus values, CKH has made such a positive impact on our culture. Thank you for allowing us to serve you and your children.
Middle School Cheerleading Application Deadline is Thursday, April 1!
Order Your Yearbook Now!
IMPORTANT UPDATE-NO FOOD DELIVERIES
New Tardy Policy-Effective February 1st, 2021
In order to maximize instructional time, students are expected to be in class ready to learn when the bell rings. There has been a gradual increase in unexcused late arrivals in the morning as well as students arriving late to class during the day. Remember that students are considered late to school if they are not in their classroom ready to learn at the 8:30 bell. Please make every effort to ensure this takes place. When students are tardy (in the morning and between classes), the following will take place:
Students must go to the nearest faculty member stationed in the hallway to be entered in the electronic tardy sweep.
He/she will also receive a tardy pass for admission to class.
Teachers will mark the tardy in Skyward.
Please make note of the progressive consequences for tardies:
1st Tardy-Verbal Warning
2nd Tardy-Verbal Warning and Parent Contact (teacher)
3rd Tardy-Parent Call and lunch/recess detention (assigned by administrator) . TOGO card is removed
4th Tardy-Virtual Parent Conference and after school detention (assigned by administrator).
5th Tardy-Office Referral
Thank you for helping us get our students to class on time!
Early Release Day- April 16th
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
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.
Breakfast Seating QR Codes
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!
COVID REMINDERS
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.
After School Tutorials-Registration Closed
Sign up is now closed for our after school tutorials. If you missed the deadline but would still like to participate, please contact Mr. Dunn.
Credit Recovery Registration Closed
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.
Yearbook Cover Contest Winners
3rd Place: Inside Cover Winner is Jayla Bledsoe
2nd Place: Back Cover Winner is Aya Amin
1st Place: Front Cover Winner is Marley Courtney
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
*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
- Icenhower' Campus Remind; Text the message @cck2hg to the number 81010 (see link below)
- Follow Icenhower Intermediate on Twitter @huskyproud
- Like Icenhower Intermediate on Facebook @huskyproud
- Like Icenhower PTA on Facebook @icenhowerpta
- Visit our website at https://icenhower.mansfieldisd.org/
- Weekly Newsletter
- Skyward Email Blasts
- Communication from the teachers
- Messages in Canvas for each subject
SEL Updates
Parent Night-March 3rd at 6pm (rescheduled from 2/17)