Huskies in the Know
Week of February 1st-5th
Important Dates to Know!
NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING WEEK-February 1st-5th
Mode of Instruction Change Window-1/25-2/5
Title I Parent Canvas Training Course- Tuesday, February 2nd
Virtual Open House-Thursday, February 4th 6:00pm-7:00pm
No School-Friday, February 12th and Monday, February 15th
Early Dismissal-Friday, February 19th @ 12:30pm
Virtual Open House and Principal Chat-February 4th 6:00pm-7:00pm
PLEASE COMPLETE THE GOOGLE FORM TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS YOU WISH TO HAVE ADDRESSED: https://forms.gle/b2SD4xp8FvNDTbNK6
We Love Our Counselors!
Icenhower Celebrates Black History Month!
Beginning Monday, February 1, Icenhower will be kicking off our Black History Month Celebration! Here are some of what teachers have planned:
- In social studies, students are researching members of society who have made significant contributions to Black/American history.
- Daily facts read over the announcements by students
- Daily short, informative videos
- Posters with QR codes in the cafeteria where students will be able to use their devices to scan the QR code and learn about different aspects of Black/American history. We have posters highlighting: military, art, science, authors, musicians, government and entertainers!
- Virtual Field Trip opportunity for students
- ELA department has tasked students with researching Black scientists, current figures, arts and poetry.
- AVID college Wednesdays will focus on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
- Black History Newsletter https://www.smore.com/q89pj
The committee has worked hard to come up with things that will enhance our students' Black History education.
Icenhower will begin planning for a Diversity Committee comprised of staff, students, and parents to take effect next school year. We will celebrate a variety of cultures on a monthly basis. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please contact Mrs. Cottle.
New Tardy Policy-Effective February 1st, 2021
In order to maximize instructional time, students are expected to be in class ready to learn when the bell rings. There has been a gradual increase in unexcused late arrivals in the morning as well as students arriving late to class during the day. Remember that students are considered late to school if they are not in their classroom ready to learn at the 8:30 bell. Please make every effort to ensure this takes place. When students are tardy (in the morning and between classes), the following will take place:
Students must go to the nearest faculty member stationed in the hallway to be entered in the electronic tardy sweep.
He/she will also receive a tardy pass for admission to class.
Teachers will mark the tardy in Skyward.
Please make note of the progressive consequences for tardies:
1st Tardy-Verbal Warning
2nd Tardy-Verbal Warning and Parent Contact (teacher)
3rd Tardy-Parent Call and lunch/recess detention (assigned by administrator) . TOGO card is removed
4th Tardy-Virtual Parent Conference and after school detention (assigned by administrator).
5th Tardy-Office Referral
Thank you for helping us get our students to class on time!
Parent Canvas Trainings
If you are wondering how you can support your child whether they are a virtual or an in person student, please register for 2021 Virtual Canvas Parent Training. This training is designed to provide parents with strategies that will help students become more successful and support students who may be failing classes.
PLEASE REGISTER FOR ONLY ONE SESSION PER FAMILY. ADDITIONAL REGISTRATIONS WILL BE DELETED. We want to offer this opportunity to as many families as possible.
Using the information below, please attend the training at a day and time that best fits your schedule. Register Here!
2021 Canvas Parent Training (optional)…choose a day and time to attend!
Thursday, January 21
- 09:00 am
- 11:00 am
- 01:00 pm
Monday, January 25
- 11:00 am
- 01:00 pm
- 02:30 pm
Tuesday, February 2
- 1:00 pm
- 2:30 pm
- 6:00 pm
Prior to your training, we will send out ZOOM links and additional information to registered participants. (Please have ZOOM downloaded on a device you will use for the training.) This link will ONLY work for the registered participant. Participants will be in a waiting room until verified that he/she is registered for that session. Please do not share the link with others, as it will only slow down the entry process and cause us to start late.
If you have any questions, please contact Christy Miller at christymiller@misdmail.org or call 682-314-4900. We look forward to you joining us for the training. Thank you for your support, be safe, and enjoy the rest of your day.
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
Transition from Pre-AP to Advanced Courses
Beginning in the Fall of 2021, the title of Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP) courses will change. In the 2021-2022 Course Catalog, these courses will be referred to as Advanced. For example, if a class was previously called Pre-AP Geometry, it will now be named Advanced Geometry. The change is in name only; the curriculum and related services will remain the same. The Advanced title more closely aligns course titles with the strong programming MISD already has in place and clearly identifies and defines the courses as advanced in content.
5th Grade Only: All Pre-AP and Advanced course designations are being removed effective in the 2021-2022 school year. All 5th grade courses will be on-level. This gives teachers and students the opportunity to establish a strong foundation for future advanced programming coursework, and it will better support the transition from elementary to a post-elementary model of instruction.
7th Grade Mathematics Only: Grade 7 Advanced Mathematics will continue to be an accelerated course where students will be expected to master both the 7th and 8th grade state standards and curriculums during the student’s 7th grade year and prior to subsequent enrollment into Algebra 1.
Should you or your student have any questions about the new course names or existing services, please contact your campus grade level counselor or the Advanced Academics Department at 817.299.4388.
Breakfast Seating QR Codes
Safety Violation Procedures-Please Read!
According to The Tarrant County Health Department, COVID-19 numbers are steadily increasing. The Community Spread Level is now substantial. Our number one priority at Icenhower is to keep our students and staff safe. Therefore, we are going to implement our campus Safety Violation Procedures. Students who are not adhering to safety rules on campus as it relates to the spread of COVID-19 after receiving warnings will be documented and allowed the opportunity to correct the behavior. After multiple offenses, the student will continue their learning in the virtual setting. Please talk to your Husky Pups about the importance of being safe. We're in this together!
COVID REMINDERS
Reminder about Masks, Cell Phone Use, and Dress Code
Masks
We are seeing a handful of students who continue to be intentionally defiant with wearing their masks and following safety procedures. Masks are non-negotiable and MUST be worn by all students! There are discipline actions that are part of our student code of conduct, and they will be enforced if students choose not to comply with the non-negotiable rule. Bandanas and masks with valves are NOT allowed.
Cell Phones/Devices and Earbuds
We are starting to see more students abuse their technology by having it out without permission or having earbuds in while in the halls. Please remind your child of the technology policy, and the consequences that occur when a device is taken up when it is used without permission.
Leggings
Remember that leggings are not permitted unless a top is worn that allows the fingertips to hit the bottom.
Sagging
Sagging is not permitted.
After School Tutorials-Registration Closed
Sign up is now closed for our after school tutorials. If you missed the deadline but would still like to participate, please contact Mr. Dunn.
Credit Recovery Registration Closed
Change for Absence Protocol for In-Person Students
Please note that beginning Wednesday, Nov. 4, the beginning of the Third Six Weeks grading period, students who have selected in-person instruction will only be counted present when they are physically in class unless they have been quarantined due to COVID-19.
This means that in-person students will no longer be able to turn in assignments by 11:59 p.m. of that day to be counted present. They must be physically present in class to avoid an absence.
Quarantined students will be able to follow current practices to gain attendance for days they are quarantined.
Students enrolled in the MISD Virtual Learning Academy will continue to follow their current attendance practices.
Yearbook Cover Contest Winners
3rd Place: Inside Cover Winner is Jayla Bledsoe
2nd Place: Back Cover Winner is Aya Amin
1st Place: Front Cover Winner is Marley Courtney
Virtual Library Night Fun!
Counselor Corner
Mrs. Douglas-5th Grade
Mrs. Cottle-6th Grade
Weekly Updates from the Counselors’ Corner
No Visitors Allowed in the Building
If your child forgets his/her lunch and/or any materials needed for their learning, please follow the following procedures:
- Ring the Bell to speak to someone in the front office
- Let them know you are there to drop off your child's lunch and/or materials needed for learning
- Leave your item(s) on a table in the foyer with your child's name on it. It MUST have your child's name on it. Someone will get it off the table and deliver it to your child.
- Exit the building after that. You will not be allowed to come into the front office and/or give your child their item(s).
*This is different than having an appointment and/or being called to come pick up your child due to illness or other circumstances.
We appreciate your cooperation!
Campus Q&A and MISD Safety Information
Thank you for an incredible first week of in-person instruction!
Please know that we are doing everything we can to ensure our students and staff are safe, and that all MISD Health and Safety Protocols are being followed while at school.
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