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April Gideon News
Principal's Message
The annual Gideon Talent Show was awesome! There was comedy, singing, dancing, ventriloquism, and more. If you missed it, don't worry. You can see some of the highlights on our Gideon Face Book page, www.facebook.com/gideongators. Don't forget to like our page.
The nominations for the 2016-2017 PTA Board are as follows:
President: Juan Sierra
1st Vice President: Gladys Amaya
2nd Vice President: Quaneita Key-Valdez
Secretary: Angela Hernandez
Treasurer: Ray Barrett
Parliamentarian: Kenyetta Barrett
*Thanks to everyone who participated!
Donations needed for the Silent Auction Gift Baskets
- PreK-Kindergarten: Gardening & Growing
- 1st grade: Chocolate Lovers
- 2nd Grade: Family Movie Night
- 3rd Grade: Sports
- 4th: Summertime Fun
- CAMP/ISLE/FLS: BBQ Picnic
We are asking each family to send in an item you'd find in one of the following gift baskets. Be as creative as you'd like. Please send all items by April 22nd. We appreciate your support!
New PTA Group!
Location: Della Icenhower Intermediate School, Webb Ferrell Road, Arlington, TX, United States
2016 Mansfield ISD Family Day
What: Discounted tickets for all MISD families
When: Sunday, May 15th, 2:05 PM
Where: Ranger's Stadium
How: texasrangers.com/schools enter password: MANSFIELD
Location: Texas Rangers Baseball Club, Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX, United States
Last Call for Spring Pictures
April 15th & April 18th
Kindergarten Graduation Pictures
Check your child's folder for information.
April 29- Spring Carnival
ATTN 4th Grade Parents:
- 4/7: 4th Grade Transition Meeting w/ Icenhower Intermediate School Counselors
- 4/12: Parent Information Night @Icenhower Intermediate School, 6:30 pm
- 4/22: 2016/17 Course Selection Sheet Due at Gideon
- 5/13: Austin Field Trip
Sick Season
Bright Bytes Technology Parent Survey
Read-A-Thon News!
April 8th, School- Wide Field Trip
There’s always an adventure waiting for you at the Fort Worth Zoo! Our Gators will explore science outside of the classroom with some fun, educational activities that our teachers have in store for them.
More nature. More wildlife. More fun!
Attn All Registered Math Pentathlon Students:
What: Competition
When: April 9th
Where: Timberview High School
Registration begins at 7:45 am.
Show your Gator Pride and wear a Gideon. Gideon has the most out of all 23 MISD Elementary Schools; way to go Mrs. Khamhiran!
April 12th- Kindergarten Round- Up
*If your student is currently enrolled at Gideon, you DO NOT need to come enroll at Kindergarten Round- Up.
Save the dates!
April 6: Show your Team Spirit, wear your favorite Rangers (or team) shirt and jeans
April 11: CBA Testing Day (Reading/Writing), no visitors in cafeteria
April 11: Last Day to buy Field Day shirt
April 12: Pre K Round- Up, PTA, Gideon Talent Show, 6:30pm
April 19: CBA Testing Day (Math/ Science), no visitors in cafeteria
April 21: College Spirit Day
April 29: Site Base Meeting, 8:30am; Spring Carnival, 6-9 pm
April Birthdays!
4/23- Mrs. Smith, kindergarten
District News:
Did you know?
- Each year MISD recognizes a different community partner for their contributions to the district. For the month of March, MISD recognized the MISD Council of PTAs. Thanks for all you do!
- Mansfield ISD earned the Energy Star Partner of the Year- Sustained Excellence Award
- Mr. Riley, a Howard Middle School teacher, encourages students and teachers around him to, "stay positive and don't give up," through his powerful story about his battle with Leukemia.
Learn more about all of these stories and more at:
Grade Level Websites
- Kindergarten: https://www.smore.com/hk1x5
- 1st Grade: http://firstatgideon.weebly.com/
- 2nd Grade: http://secondgators.weebly.com/
- 3rd Grade: https://www.smore.com/d997v-third-grade-team-news
- 4th Grade: http://4thgradegideongators.weebly.com/
- CAMP: http://brandibatten.wix.com/gideongators
- SPED: http://classjump.com/G/Gideon_Sped/
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Website: http://www.mansfieldisd.org/page.cfm?p=1954
Location: 1201 Mansfield Webb Road, Arlington, TX, United States
Phone: (817)299-7800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GideonGators/
Twitter: @gideongators1