Panther Newsletter
Daily info for our students and parents 4/22/2020
MHS Daily News and Updates
SAT UPDATE: College Board has released updated information regarding SAT tests scheduled for June and plans for future testing. Please visit https://pages.collegeboard.org/sat-covid-19-updates to read the full press release.
Your Yearbook Staff needs your help! We are adding a section covering Covid-19 and we need your pictures! Here's what we're looking for:
- Distance learning pictures - your desk/classroom
- What do you do during your down time - play video games? Cook? Learning a new skill?
- How athletes are staying focused and training - take a picture! Send it!
- Did you do something the night prom was originally scheduled?? Send us a picture!
- Are you considered an essential worker? Take a picture at work! Is your parent an essential worker? We'd love to know!
- Do you own a small business that is hurting because of this?
Email: kristen.fondren@misd.gs
District Daily News
Please read this letter regarding the semester 2 grade calculations for the 19-20 school year.
Please see the information provided regarding AP exams.
Physicals
Our Midlothian ISD physicals which were planned for Saturday, May 16th, are cancelled. More information will be coming soon concerning athletic paperwork for the 2020-21 school year.
Mentor's Care Podcast
The Mentors Care Podcast posted yesterday hosted by Dena Petty, Mentors Care founder and executive director. Development Coordinator Summer Backstrom co-hosts the podcast alongside Petty.
Update from College Board:
The AP Exam schedule for remote testing has been posted on College Board’s webpage. Please visit this page to view exam dates and times and descriptions of what you’ll be asked to do on your exam. Also available is information regarding exam features and timing, exam scoring, and exam security.
Princeton Review
During this time, Princeton Review has provided students and families more than 60 videos addressing college admissions and test preparation for college entrance exams. The Princeton Review is a great resource as students begin to transition to college. The video topics include:
How Are Colleges Handling SAT, ACT and AP Exam Changes
What About Cheating on the At-Home AP Exams
8 Things You Need to Know About Taking At-Home AP Exams
3 Things You Need to Know About College Admissions Right Now
Social Media and College Admissions
General Study and Test Prep Strategies
Additionally, here is the link to the college readiness videos:
https://pardot.princetonreview.com/k12/video-library
Social Emotional Needs
While we prioritize continued academic learning, we also recognize students need emotional support in the coming days and weeks. If your child is, or knows a friend who needs help you can report it anonymously on the District Crisis Link - Please use this as a way to report the following: bullying, personal safety, (If you think this person is in immediate danger please call 9-1-1 immediately), threats against others, or harassment or inappropriate behavior from a staff member/teacher
Additionally, if you or someone you know is in crisis and needs assistance due to emotional distress, suicidal ideation, or is in need of a safe place to talk, please call one of these 24/7 confidential crisis hotlines or visit their websites for more detailed information.
1-800-273-TALK https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
1-866-488-7386 The Trevor Lifeline
Crisis Text Line Text “START” to 741-741
Parent & Student Support Hotline
To continue providing at-home support for your student’s instructional needs, technology support or for other questions, please call the MISD parent support hotline at 469-300-4849. Our staff is available from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. If the district is experiencing high call volume or its after hours, please leave a voicemail and your call will be answered as quickly as possible. For calls that occur after hours or on the weekend, calls will be returned the following business day.
Juniors
Texas Trust is offering a paid internship for a Midlothian ISD Class of 2021 Senior!
Texas Trust will be hiring one student to serve as the Midlothian ISD Teller Intern for 2020-2021. Attached you will find the job description, flyer and electronic ad for the position.
All applications will only be accepted electronically through the link. The deadline to apply is April 15th. Deadline has been extended to April 30th. The internship will begin in July 2020 and end in June 2021. The selected student must be able to begin employment on July. Student Teller pay rate is $10.81/hour.
For more information about our company, please check out our website at www.texastrustcu.org. The link to apply is TexasTrustCU.org/Careers
For more information, view this Flyer.
View the job description here: Student Teller
At-Home Learning
Link to MISD At Home Learning Website
- Set Up Your Canvas Parent Observer Account
- Google Hangouts
Join in when you can. Even if it is just for a few minutes. The hangouts are not only an opportunity to connect with your teachers and peers, it is also an excellent time to ask questions. When you need help or clarification about an assignment, join the hangout. That question will often help your peers as well.
- Digital Educational Resources
Our campus digital library is open! Visit this LINK for the digital library. If you have questions, contact the school librarian julie_post@misd.gs.
Senior Info
Please check Naviance daily for updated scholarships. We have changed a few applications to online instead of delivery to Mrs. Oliver, College/Career Center. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact her at becky_oliver@misd.gs.
Senior Highlight - Joseph Cyrus
History Today
How you can be involved in Panther News:
Everyone - Create a video of yourself doing one of these. The video can be edited or recorded on your favorite Social Media app. Drop it on your Google Drive and share with Mrs. Fondren (kristen.fondren@misd.gs)
- Online Learning Tips
- Your online learning set up
- Dad Jokes
- Shout out to a teacher you're missing
Also, check out videos from earlier this week:
Questions? Comments?
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Phone: (972) 775-8237
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