Bulldog Nation Insider: December
Stronger together (2023-2024)
STEM+ on Campus!
Information and happenings
OSIRIS-REx Returns
OSIRIS-REx has returned from Bennu Asteroid! Our students get a first hand understanding of this scientific study with the University of Arizona. We will get a follow up presentation from Dr. Haenecour. Learn more about ORISRIS-REx at the NASA Website.
Library Makers Space
Did you know? Our library has an amazing makers space! Students have been creating detailed creations with Legos, magnet tiles and more! Way to go students! Also, the library is looking for more Lego pieces for our maker space. If you have some to donate please talk to Ms. Anderson our Librarian.
Makers Space
"Makers space" made out of Legos
Lego Battle Ships
Student work from the Makers Space, well done!
USS Gerald R. Ford Class Aircraft carrier
Ship created by Andres M. Espinoza. Impressive work and well done!!
Free Garden Event
December 9th From 9am - 1pm at Rincon Heights community Garden (1047 E 8th St). The event will include refreshments and DIY take-home activities as well as garden activities. We hope to see you there!
Sport Playoffs!
Playoffs for Boys Volleyball and Girls Basketball are happening in December starting December 7th with the championships on December 19th! Best of luck to our sports teams!! Thanks for such a great season!
Concerts
Free Dress Days
There are a few ways that students can earn Free Dress! Grades - If you earn straight A's (Principal's List) or have a GPA of between 3.5-3.99 (Honor Roll) you can get free dress on Fridays! Other ways to earn is with the Golden Ticket Award (Good Citizenship) or using your PBIS rewards to "purchase" it. 12/1 - Free dress for Q1 Principal's List, Honor Roll, & Golden Ticket
12/8 - Free dress for Q1 Principal's List only
12/13 - Benchmark Attendance Incentive Free Dress Day
12/15 - Free dress for Q1 Principal's List, Honor Roll & Golden Ticket
12/21 - PBIS Free dress (purchase with Bullodoggers in MTSS tab of StudentVUE)
1/12 - No free dress
Benchmark Testing
It is that time again, Testing! Yay! Our Benchmark testing is approaching with Writing on December 7th, Math Dec 8th and ELA on Dec 9th. Be prepared to do your best on the test! Make sure to have a good nights sleep, breakfast and come ready to show what you know. That also means having your Ipad fully charged!
Spelling Bee
The spelling bee is happening soon on December 19th! Congratulations to our students involved and s-p-e-l-l some good luck!
Magnet Application is Open
The open enrollment for Magnet schools is now open! Especially for our 8th grade students looking towards graduation and High School! Remember our pipeline Magnet school is Palo Verde if you are looking at University HS or Tucson HS, make sure you go through the application process! Reach out to us or your perspective high school for more information.
Field Trips!!
Did you know Mansfeld is a happening place! We love to get students out on field trips and interact with our amazing community! Students recently went to the Southern Arizona Career and Construction Day and to a STEM Adventure at Pima Community College.
Remembering Frank Borman
Remembering NASA Astronaut from the Apollo 8 moon mission and Mansfeld Alum Frank Borman.
You never know where an amazing STEM+ education will take you! Learn more about Mr. Borman in the Arizona Daily Star Article.
Winter Break
We are approaching the end of this first Semester!! Grading Day (no school for students) is on Friday, December 22nd. Winter Break continues from there December 25- January 5th. School will start again on Monday January 8th! Have a safe and enjoyable break!