Monday Matters
Week of March 25th-29th
Solar Eclipse- April 8th
On Monday, April 8, the Dallas/Fort Worth area will become a prime location to view a total eclipse of the sun. An event this significant occurs just once every 100 years, and Mansfield ISD is excited to share this educational opportunity with our students at all of our campuses.
All students will receive eclipse viewing glasses provided by the Perot Museum of Nature and Science.
Students will receive safety training on how to properly view the eclipse prior to the event.
For their safety, MISD’s youngest students, Pre-K and Kindergarten, will view the eclipse on monitors in their classrooms.
Out of an abundance of caution, all campuses will be closed to visitors from 1:20 to 2 p.m. on Monday, April 8.
If you prefer your student not participate, please complete this google form.
THELMA JONES- Opt Out for the Solar Eclipse (THE DEADLINE TO OPT OUT IS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5th)Students and parents can learn more about how to safely view an eclipse by watching this NASA video. For more information about the upcoming eclipse, visit the NASA website.
If you have any questions, please contact (insert campus contact name/email/phone number) for questions)
PTA NEWS
Greetings, TJE Family!
The time has come to nominate the TJE PTA Executive Board for the 2024-2025 School Year. If you are interested in serving on the Executive Board or you would like to nominate someone, please click on the link below to complete the nomination form. Hard copies of the nomination form will also be sent home this week in student folders. The hard copy can be completed and returned to your child's teacher. The election meeting will be held in May. If you have any questions, contact the PTA President Casey Williams at tjeptapresident.cw@gmail.com. You can submit multiple nominations if necessary.
Descriptions of the PTA positions can be found on the Texas PTA website at https://www.txpta.org/local-pta-leaders.
The deadline to make your nomination is Wednesday, April 10th.
Senior Clap Out- April 26th from 8:15-9:00
Important Dates
March
29th- Spring Holiday- NO SCHOOL
April
Volunteer Appreciation Month
1st- Student Holiday- NO SCHOOL
2nd and 3rd- Third Grade Aquatics Field Trip
3rd- Paraprofessionals Day
4th- Second Grade Fine Arts Field Trip
8th- Solar Eclipse
11th- Pre-K/Kindergarten Round Up- 5:00-7:00
12th- Field Day
17th- Reading STAAR Test (No Visitors)
23rd- National School Bus Drivers Day
24th- Administrative Professionals Day
25th- Second Grade Field Trip
26th- Senior Clap Out- 8:15-9:00
Looking Ahead
May 1st- Math STAAR Test (No Visitors)
May 3rd- Kindergarten Field Trip
May 21st- Kindergarten and 4th Grade Promotion Ceremony at Timberview
May 22nd- Awards Ceremonies for 1st-3rd and End of Year Parties for K-4
Preview Into PK
It’s almost time to ignite your child’s curiosity in learning! If you have a Pre-Kindergarten age child, make plans to attend Preview Into PK on March 27th, 6:00-7:30 at the Performance Arts Center (1110 W Debbie Ln, Mansfield, TX 76063). You will learn about the enrollment process, PK eligibility, and meet teachers and staff from various departments. Bring your little one for a fun make-and-take activity. Contact Alycen Phan (alycenphan@misdmail.org) or visit https://www.mansfieldisd.org/student-central/kroundup for more details.
In The Know at TJE...
Visitors:
o must present a government issued ID outside building to AI camera.
o asked about the purpose of their visit (a valid business reason must be given).
o Upon entry, your ID must be run thru Raptor.
o Given sticker badge that must be adhered to clothing before allowed to leave office
Party invitations will only be passed out to the whole class or for girl/boy specific parties. Our goal is to never make students feel excluded. This is our practice at Thelma Jones. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Rhines.
You may send treat bags for your student's birthday. Treat bags will be passed out at the end of the day and sent home with students. Ideas for treat bags include: stickers, pencils, small party favors, and wrapped candy. You may not bring food for your student's birthday. Things like cupcakes and cookies will not be accepted.
When having lunch with your student, please be mindful that you may only eat with your student in the designated area. I know it's nice to meet your child's friends, but we are not allowed to put other students in your care without parent permission. Once lunch is over, you will need to checkout in the front. No visitors on the playground.
A Message From Nurse Spence
As we start getting into the heart of the winter months COVID, Flu, and Strep cases are on the rise. Please be sure to keep your student’s home if they have signs and symptoms of illness such as fever (100.0) or greater, vomiting or diarrhea, and excessive coughing.
We now have telehealth services in the school clinic. You can register now (see flyer) and then if your student comes to the clinic we can call and let parents know that we recommend a telehealth visit.
Parents are included in the video chat with the Provider, and we have the ability to do Flu, Strep, and COVID tests right here at school. Any antibiotics, or other prescriptions, can be called into the pharmacy of your choice. This eliminates the need for parents to take more time off work to see a physician and sit in crowded waiting rooms waiting for an appointment. The telehealth appointments are immediate and usually only a 5 min wait or less. The cost for students on Medicaid is free, private insurance is your primary doctor co pay fee, uninsured is $50.
The parents that have used the service already have been very happy with the results and outcomes. Sign up now and be ready when you need it! If you have any questions feel free to call the school clinic 817-299-6950.
Stay Healthy,
Nurse Spence
20 Years of Shark Pride
Check out the article about our Unity Program in the latest edition of Mansfield Today.
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Meal Benefits for the 2023-2024 School Year
Meal applications are available at www.schoolcafe.com.
For questions, please call MISD Student Nutrition at 817-299-6040.
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
Take Care of Your District Issued Device
Take Care of Your District issued Device!
Parents,
Please remind your son/ daughter of how to properly handle and store their district issued device, as there are many costs associated with them. (See Chromebook & Components prices below) You may also visit the Technology Department's page for Student Issued Devices.
If your child breaks their device, you may make payments (cash/check) to the campus secretary/Bookkeeper or through Payk12/Tickettracker if they are needing to purchase a replacement power cord, protective case or a replacement device.
Link for Payk12 is: https://www.ticketracker.com/store?schoolId=1545.
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