Huskies in the Know
Week of March 5 - March 9
Colors for Caring
The next Colors for Caring Day is Monday, March 5, and everyone is encouraged to participate.
What is Colors for Caring?
On the first Monday of each month in the 2017-18 school year, Mansfield ISD is encouraging the community to wear a color that represents a cancer that affected the life of a loved one. (View a cancer color chart hereOpens a New Window..)
The remaining Colors for Caring Days for 2017-18 are:
- Monday, March 5
- Monday, April 2
- Monday, May 7
Remember to share your Colors for Caring pictures on Feb. 5 by emailing them to info@misdmail.orgOpens a New Window. or using the hashtag #ColorsforCaringOpens a New Window..
Spring Break - March 12-16
Important Dates to Know
- Intermediate/Middle School Pre-AP Mathematics Parent Information Night - Monday, March 5; 6:30 PM at the Willie Pigg Auditorium
- Spring Break - March 12 - 16
- 5th Grade Mad About Science Night - Wednesday, March 21; 6:00-8:00 PM
- 5th Grade STAAR Testing - Tuesday, April 10 (Math) and Wednesday, April 11 (Reading)
- 6th Grade Benchmark Testing - Thursday, April 12 (Math) and Friday, April 13 (Reading)
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Please follow the arrival and dismissal procedures as explained below. Parent drop off and pick MUST be in the back for the safety of our bus riders and walkers. Everything will go much smoother if everyone follows the correct procedures!
Also, reminder that the doors do not open until 8:00 AM. Students who are dropped off earlier than 8:00 AM are unsupervised.
Intermediate/Middle School Pre-AP Mathematics Parent Information Meeting
PTA Needs Your Help
Icenhower’s PTA’s volunteer day at the Clothes Closet is coming soon! We’re scheduled to volunteer at the MISD Council of PTAs Clothes Closet on April 2nd.
The clothes closet is open from 9:00am – 4:00pm and is located at 1016 Magnolia St, Suite D, Building 600, Mansfield, TX 76063. Next to the RL Anderson stadium across from Erma Nash Elementary.
We need your help! At least 2 volunteers per hour are needed, so let’s show some Husky Pride!
Tina Tran is our PTA Volunteer Coordinator for Icenhower. You may contact her at dicenhowerpta@gmail.com if you’re interested in volunteering. Please use “Clothes Closet Volunteer Information” as your subject line. Additional information will be posted on Icenhower PTA’s web page with additional information on how to sign up closer to the event date.
March Madness of Giving...Comepetition in PE Classes
From March 1- 29, students will bring these assorted items to their PE coach. The class that collects the most items wins a "Free Game Day" in PE.
MISD Mentor Program Information
https://www.mansfieldisd.org/page.cfm?p=4531&newsid=10093#.WnYDLpM-eu4
Save the Date - 5th Grade "Mad About Science" Night
ScIence Fair Project - Message from the 5th Grade Science Teachers
Parents,
Due to events outside of our control, the Science Fair due date will be extended to Monday, March 19.
A major component of the science fair is presentation; however, the boards which were purchased have not arrived in time. We are working diligently to issue them once received. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this has caused.
Should you have additional questions or concerns, please contact your child’s science teacher. We look forward seeing you at the Mad about Science Night on Wednesday, March 21 at 5:30 p.m. where you can view the projects.
Thank you,
DIIS Science Department
Cell Phones in the Car Drive
Friendly Reminder about Students Arriving Before 8:00 AM
Icenhower staff begins their duty day at 8:00 AM. Students who are dropped off before 8:00 AM will not be supervised.
The school day ends at 4:00 PM. Please make sure your student is picked up in a timely manner.
Daily Precepts
Here are this week's precepts-
Timberview HOG Week is Coming....Peter HAM 2018!
The money raised for HOG Week this year will go to 2 organizations; Cook Children’s “Hematology & Oncology” + Awesome on the Spectrum. Please click on the link below for video.
HOG Week 2018 Recip Video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10GrAKs5FluFHwbnAVULvGGGkT1CO1wpS/view?usp=sharing
Cook Children’s “Hematology & Oncology” + Awesome on the Spectrum