The Hoof Print
September 4th, 2022
NO SCHOOL - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th - LABOR DAY!
A note from the Principal:
This newsletter contains quite a bit of information about the upcoming school year, and different events we have coming up. Please read the entire newsletter and refer back to it throughout the next few weeks. The newsletter will be posted on social media (Twitter and Facebook) and will also be posted on the school website.
The faculty and staff at MFMS are delighted to be partners with you in your student's education. If you have any concerns, questions, or praise, please reach out to your student's teacher, counselor, or administrator. By working together we will continue to do great things!
Have a beautiful Sunday!
Ashley Bernard, Principal
#GoodToGreat
Homecoming Week
Picture Day - September 15th!
No outside food delivery
Accountability report card
I am very proud that even through all of the challenges and setbacks we have experienced, our campus has shown growth in the face of adversity! In a short three years, during a world-wide pandemic, we've shown almost a 10 point overall growth for accountability. We are no longer in the bottom 5% of our comparison group, and we had no domain rank below a C!
It is so exciting to see the growth of the students at MFMS, and the improvement is a testament to the hard work of our teachers, staff, students, and families! This year we will continue to focus on academic growth and will be challenging students with increased academic rigor and expectations. I am so excited to see our ratings at the end of this school year!
Lost Sole!
Athletic Ticket Sales
Parent Sign-Out
Morning Procedures
- Doors open at 7:35am to welcome students into the building.
- If students arrive between 7:35am - 7:45am, they will be asked to report to the cafeteria.
- At 7:45am 6th grade students will be released to their first period class, 7th grade students will go to B-Hall, and 8th grade students will remain in the cafeteria.
- At 8:06am, the bell will ring to release all students to their first period class.
- Tardy bell rings at 8:10am
- If your student needs breakfast in the morning, they should eat in the cafeteria before going to their designated areas.
Drop Off & Pick Up
The first few weeks of school are pretty chaotic during pick up because this is new for most families. PLEASE be patient with staff, students, and parents as we get into the groove of pick up. Remember that the safety of your student is our priority! Plan for traffic the first few weeks of school, but once everyone settles in, the car lines are usually cleared by 4:05pm.
Please remember that the bus loop, the gym parking lot, and HEB are not drop-off or pick-up locations.
- Morning drop-off occurs in 2 locations.
- Any student can be dropped off in the front car loop and students will enter the building by the 8th grade front foyer.
- Any student can also be dropped off in the back car loop and they will enter the building through the glass doors by the cafeteria.
PICK-UP
- After school pick up will occur in the same locations, but we split by grade level in an effort to maintain traffic flow.
- 6th grade and 7th grade students will be picked up in the back car loop.
- When you enter the back car loop, please stay in the right lane and pull all the way to the portable by the baseball field. Once your student gets in the car, you can pull in the left lane and exit the loop. Please continue to pull forward and don't leave a gap between you and the car in front of you.
- 8th grade students will be picked up in the front car loop. Please continue to pull forward in the right lane. Once your student gets in the car, you can pull in the left lane and exit the loop.
Golden Spatula
Parents and families can assist us (and your student) with earning this privilege by reminding your student to pick up after themselves, clean any mess they might make, not roaming around the cafeteria, and by keeping the sound to a tolerable level.
HEB Expectations
Dress Code Overview
Please be sure to review the Student Handbook for the 21-22 school year. This document was signed when you completed Returning/New Student Registration, but it can also be found online at: Student Handbook, beginning on page 57. Below is a brief overview of common concerns.
- Hair must be of natural colors. Purple, blue, orange or similar hair colors are not acceptable.
- Hair shall be clean, well groomed, and shall not cover the eyes. Distracting haircuts (i.e. Mohawks, etc.) will not be allowed.
Shorts
- Shorts may be worn if the length is to the middle fingers or mid-thigh (whichever is shorter) as measured with relaxed shoulders, they are hemmed, and are not “form fitting”. (i.e., spandex and biker shorts are some but not all of the form fitting style shorts).
- Appropriateness/Inappropriateness will be determined by the school administration.
Pants:
- Pants should be worn at appropriate body size. (no sagging or clothing stretched skin tight).
- Undergarments and/or skin meant to be covered by undergarments must not be exposed.
- Leggings/Yoga Pants may be worn only if shirts worn are at fingertip length of the middle fingers or mid-thigh (whichever is shorter) as measured with relaxed shoulders in both the front and the back.
- Rips or holes in pants must be below finger-tip length.
- Students shall not wear pajama tops or bottoms.
- Appropriateness/Inappropriateness of torn clothing (frays) will be determined by the school administration.
Student ID Badges
- Badges must be worn "on person" and visible at all times. Badges cannot be tied to a backpack or in a pocket.
- Pictures cannot be scratched out or covered up with a sticker. If we cannot see the face on the ID badge, they will be asked to have another badge printed.
- The first issued badge is free. Each printed badge after that costs $3 (except for the updated picture badge). You can keep up with obligations through your Skyward Family Access account.
One-Way Hallways
Also, the cafeteria will not be used as a hallway during the day. Students will be asked to use the main hallway and stay to the right as they are traveling to classes downstairs.
Parent Involvement!
If so, please consider being a part of our Parent/Teacher Association! There is no cost to join, but the payoff is huge! Holly Gray will be serving as our PTA President and is looking for members! Please contact the front office if you are interested in joining!
BoxTops for Education!
For more information on how to download the app to your phone, click here: BoxTops. Be sure to select Marble Falls Middle School as your recipient school and start scanning!
Upcoming Events
Monday, September 5th
- No School - Labor Day Holiday
Tuesday, September 6th
- Tiki Tuesday! Dress up in your favorite Hawaiian or tourist attire!
Wednesday, September 7th
- Western Wednesday! Wear your best Western gear to celebrate Homecoming week!
- Volleyball Games @ Lago Vista @ 5:30pm/6:30pm
- Community Homecoming parade and pep rally
Thursday, September 8th
- Throwback Thursday! Support your favorite decade with themed attire!
- MS Football purple/gold scrimmages @ Home (7th @ 5:00pm, 8th @ 6:30pm)
Friday, September 9th
- Spirit Day! 8th grade wears GOLD, 7th grade wears PURPLE, and 6th grade wears WHITE
- Homecoming football game @ MFHS
Saturday, September 10th
- Cross Country meet @ Liberty Hill HS @ 11am
Monday, September 12th
- Volleyball Games @ Home vs Taylor MS @ 5:30pm/6:30pm
Wednesday, September 14th
- Cross Country meet @ Johnson City HS @ 4:00pm
Thursday, September 15th
- Picture Day!
- Football games @ Home vs Fredericksburg MS @ 4:15pm
NO SCHOOL - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th - LABOR DAY
Marble Falls Middle School
Associate Principal, STEAM Academy: Haley Wheeler (hwheeler@mfisd.txed.net)
Assistant Principal, MS Students A-L: Logan Docherty (ldocherty@mfisd.txed.net)
Assistant Principal, MS Students M-Z: Angela Haas (ahaas@mfisd.txed.net)
A-L Counselor: Brooke Woodul (awoodul@mfisd.txed.net)
M-Z Counselor: Zilah Schiener (zscheiner@mfisd.txed.net)
Website: https://www.marblefallsisd.org/Page/13
Location: 1511 Pony Drive, Marble Falls, TX, USA
Phone: 830-693-4439
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarbleFallsMiddleSchool
Twitter: @MFMSPride