Monday Matters
Thelma Jones Elementary Week of December 14th-18th
Thelma Jones Library Page
Greetings Shark Family!
Tomorrow, Dec. 15th at 6:00, we will have our Dec. virtual Parent University. It is called Cocoa, Carols, and Counting. Our session will last approximately 1 hour. Please use the link to register for the session. We will focus on reading and math. Also, if your student is virtual, you may come up to the campus for supplies to make hot chocolate and a brochure that will be discussed during the event. We will have what you need in the office. Click the link to register for Cocoa, Carols, & Counting
This Thursday is the last day of the 3rd six weeks grading period. Please make sure you talk with your student to ensure they have completed all assignments and expectations.
We will also have our holiday party this Thursday. Thank you to the parents who have worked with their teachers to make certain that our students have a great party. Your donations are appreciated.
Winter break is December 18-January 5. School resumes on January 6th. If you are changing learning modes, you will hear from your child's new teacher this week.
In partnership,
Mrs. Rhines
Important Dates
December 1st-17th- Holiday Dress up Days-see calendar below
December 15th- Cocoa, Carols and Counting-Virtual Parent University @ 6:00.
December 17th- Polar Express Day with Holiday Celebrations
December 17th- 2 p.m. MavsMan & Champ program as part of winter party
December 18th- January 5th- Student Winter Break
January 6th- School Resumes, Second Semester Begins
Click on the title above for the link for the program. Please be sure you are logged in at 2 p.m. to enjoy the show!
December Spirit Calendar!
MISD is looking for a few good subs
FREE MEALS FOR ALL-EXTENDED THROUGH MAY 26TH
We are going to extend the “free meals for all” meal program into the Spring semester. It will now be available through May 26 for in-person learners, virtual learners, and children of our community.
Families should still apply for the Free & Reduced program if their household financial situation should change. A simple and secure application is available at www.schoolcafe.com/mansfieldisd or through the schoolcafe mobile app.
We will communicate this to families in our regular avenues and welcome you to share it in your parent newsletters as well.
We are closely monitoring the in-person enrollment and participation levels at each campus to staff it accordingly. As always, contact us with questions/concerns. Have a great week!
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
CAN YOU SAY BOX TOPS?
Do you need to update your email address or phone numbers in Skyward? You can make those changes in Family Access.
Here's how:
- Log into Family Access
- Click on My Account (top right corner)
- When the Account Settings screen opens, there is place for your email address and up to three phone numbers.
- Please note – Each parent/guardian can enter one email address to receive communication via Skyward Message Center.
- Once changes are made, click Save.
If you, parent/guardian, is unable to log into Family Access, there are a couple options:
1 – Use the Forgot Your Password link from the Family Access login page
2 – Email misdregistration@misdmail.org
Bus Information
Bus Information
Mansfield ISD will provide bus transportation for all students meeting the eligibility requirements for transportation.
Find My Bus
http://edulog1.mansfieldisd.org/liveweb/webquery/
School Bus Rider’s Safety Handbook
https://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/transportation/riders-handbook
For Bus Delays & Substitutions https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j_9bi_plWMqtBDp8AG8B31rb3KzTAOIhRWe8B0CwTnY/edit
Transportation Department
QUEST (After School Childcare)
QUEST is Mansfield ISD's before and after-school care program. Students attending the QUEST program are involved in a variety of activities, allowing for creative expression, socialization, and community awareness. Most importantly, students are safe, comfortable, and have fun through a variety of interactive activities. Morning, before school
care, is from 7:00 am – 7:30 am. After school care is from 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm, during school days. For more information please call our Quest office at 817-299-7596 or email us at Quest@misdmail.org.
Safety Protocols
- Health screenings –Align with the district and have students and staff pre-screen prior to arrival. All QUEST team members will have district badges and key cards so we can utilize it as a tracing function.
- PPE supplies – Student Services has provided the proper PPE supplies to utilize and ordered additional items to safeguard students and staff.
- Cleaning & sanitizing – At the end of each day, the custodial staff will clean every room/area utilized by the QUEST program.
- Instructor: student ratio – 1:20. Every attempt has been made to place students in cohorts, however, this may vary based on enrollment.
- Hand washing – Hand washing will be built into the before and after school program schedules.
- Contactless check-in/out – Quest will be implementing a drive-thru check-in/out procedure. Parents will utilize a PIN to check their child(ren) in/out. A driver’s license will be an added layer of verification at pick up. To assist with a rapid checkout we are strongly encouraging parents to utilize Remind 101 or Class Dojo. A QUEST staff member will meet them at the designated location with the child(ren). Security radios will be used for communication purposes.
- Sick/ill child – Parents of the sick student will be contacted immediately for pick up and custodial services will be informed of area(s) needing to be cleaned/sanitized.
Questions:
Contact: Tina Cantu
Director of QUEST After School Program
Email: quest@misdmail.org
Phone: 817.299.7596