Monday Matters
January 16th-20th
MOTTO: IT'S ALL ABOUT KIDS
Greetings Shark Family!
Safety and Security
Please see the safety and security reminders from MISD.
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 must be run thru Raptor.
o Given sticker badge that must be adhered to clothing before allowed to leave office
Important Dates
January
22nd-Chinese New Year (We will observe Chinese New Year on Friday, Jan. 20th)
23rd- Safety and Security Parent Info-Mc Kinzey Middle
February
2nd -Open House- 5:00-6:30
3rd- Patrol Stories Assembly
3th-Colors for Caring
6th-10th-Counselor Appreciation Week
9th- Individual and Class pictures
14th-Valentine card exchange -end of day
17th- End of 4th Six Weeks
17th-Black History program during Unity
20th-President's day-NO SCHOOL
24th-Awards Ceremony-All grades
24th-Report Cards will come home
PTA News
We are looking forward to our visit from Patrol Stories Inc., provided by PTA.
Patrol Stories INC. is a nonprofit organization that fosters positive interactions and experiences between children and Law Enforcement to promote student safety both at school and at home. Patrol Stories focus is to build a strong relationship between students and First Responders, while creating a new positive step forward in public safety education.
Thank you to our wonderful PTA for hosting an A/AB honor roll celebration for our students. The students had a blast.
Library News
STAAR Redesign
Did You Know?
The STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) test is changing! The STAAR redesign is a result of House Bill (HB) 3906 passed by the 86th Texas Legislature in 2019. The redesign will be implemented in the state summative assessments administered in the Spring of 2023.
Major changes:
-Online testing
-New Question Types (no more than 75% of the STAAR test can be multiple choice questions)
-Cross-curricular passages
-Evidence-based writing
Click on the link below to see more information regarding the changes to the test.
Things To Know At TJE
TJLE Library...
Our library is excited to welcome you back to the 22-23 school year. We encourage you to partner with us to continue to create a community of readers. If at any time you would like to set parameters on books your child can check out, or if you have any questions about our library, please call our librarian Holly Riggs at 817-299-6949 or email at hollyriggs@misdmail.org. We look forward to reading our way through 22-23!
You must bring a valid physical ID each time you check into the office. A picture of an ID on your phone is not acceptable. Please wear your badge at all times, and only go to the location indicated on the badge. Return your badge to the front office, upon leaving so that we know you are no longer in the building. This aligns with our MISD safety expectations.
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 me, Mrs. Rhines, directly.
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.
Keyboarding Without Tears
Take a look at this awesome district resource offered to 2nd-5th grade students.
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