Monday Matters
Thelma Jones Elementary Week of January 18-22
Thelma Jones Library Page
Greetings Shark Family!
Happy Tuesday! We are halfway through January. We are excited to see what our Sharks achieve during the spring semester. As always, we are here to work with our families. Please let us know how we can help.
TJE Office Staff... Office Phone Number- 817-299-6940
Principal- Mico Rhines micorhines@misdmail.org
Assistant Principal- Jana Arneel janaarneel@misdmail.org
Counselor- Cotenia Keller coteniakeller@misdmail.org
Secretary- Theresa Yates Theresayates@misdmail.org
PEIMS Specialist (attendance, enrollment)- Melissa Gomora melissagomora@misdmail.org
Receptionist- Tamara Rodriguez tamararodriguez@misdmail.org
Campus Police Officer- Michael Hunter michaelhunter@misdmail.org
In partnership,
Mrs. Rhines
Important Dates
January 18th- MLK Holiday- no school
January 21st- Virtual Parent University- Canvas Training 9:00, 11:00, 1:00
January 25th- Virtual Parent University- Canvas Training 11:00, 1:00, 2:30
February 9th- Virtual Open House- 6:00
February 12th- Districtwide Holiday
February 15th- Districtwide Holiday
February 19th- Early Release Day- 8:00-12:00
My Cards Art Fundraiser DUE JANUARY 22ND!!!
Parent University- Canvas Training
Do you need assistance helping your child navigate through Canvas? Do you have questions and need tips on how to keep up with your child's progress on the online platform? If so, this is for you! We have partnered with our feeder schools to offer this informative parent workshop.
Parent Canvas Training Information
Dates/Times:
Thu 1/21- 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM
Mon 1/25- 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM
Third Date-TBA
Topics:
How do students navigate to find assignments due or not yet completed in Canvas?
How do students submit various types of assignments? (We are going to target 3 based on teacher feedback.)
How can parents better assist and hold students accountable to be successful in online learning?
See you there!
Please see the attachment for Parent Canvas Training links.
Early Release Days- February 19th and April 9th
Grab and Go lunches will be served on these days. Here are the menus:
Pre-K & Elementary: Yogurt & Muffin Box “Lunchable” style
Intermediate & Middle School & High Schools: Steak Fingers w/ Chips served in a Sack
REMINDER ABOUT MASKS
Please make sure you send your 4th grader with a mask every day. Kindergarten-3rd grade students are not required to wear a mask but it is strongly recommended. Masks are non-negotiable and must be worn by our 4th graders and staff! Bandanas and masks with valves are NOT allowed.
CAN YOU SAY BOX TOPS?
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!
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