Monday Matters
Thelma Jones Elementary Week of March 1-5
Thelma Jones Library Page
Greetings Shark Family!
Happy Monday!
We have a few things to look out for in the next 2 weeks. As you read through the newsletter, please let us know if you have any questions.
Report cards will be posted in Skyward for 2nd-4th grade virtual students and sent home with 2nd-4th grade in-person students this week. K-1 teachers will also be emailing or sending home report cards.
Next Tuesday, March 9th, is our spring picture day. Students will be able to take individual pictures. Virtual students can come and take their pictures in the library, as they did in the fall. Your child's teacher will email or send home a flyer with details.
Friday, March 12th, is our 3rd and 4th six weeks awards ceremony. It will be virtual. We hope you are able to log in and celebrate the hard work and efforts of our students. Your student's teacher will send you the link for their ceremony.
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
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.
Important Dates
March 1st- First day of the 5th six weeks
March 3rd- SEL Parent University
March 4th- Report Cards Posted to Skyward/Sent Home
March 9th- Spring Picture Day
March 12th- Virtual Awards Ceremony
March 15th-19th- Spring Break
March 20th- YEARBOOK ORDERS ARE DUE!!!
Mrs. Buggar is one of our Special Education teachers. She has been a true team player, this year, supporting students and teachers in every way possible. We appreciate her hard work and dedication to our school.
Congratulations, Mrs. Buggar!
Dr. Seuss- Read Across America Week
What a year! Our yearbook order deadline is coming up on March 20th.
Student Tardiness
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. Remember that students are considered late to school if they are not in their classroom ready to learn at the 8:00 bell. Please make every effort to ensure this takes place.
Thank you for helping us get our students to class on time!
CAN YOU SAY BOX TOPS?
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