Monday Matters
Thelma Jones Elementary Week of November 16-20
Greetings Shark Family!
Please join us, this Thursday at 6:00, for a Parent University presentation. Our campus, along with our feeder schools, will have the opportunity to hear a wonderful presentation from our SEL (Social Emotional Learning) department. The presentation is called Relational Practices. Please click on the PDF and register for the virtual workshop. We hope you will join us for an evening of learning and enrichment.
Below is a flyer with all the details. You will need to register for the event.
Our Toys for Tots drive is underway. Please send a new, unwrapped toy with your student to support the cause. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Learning Mode Transfer Window for the 4th six weeks starts Nov. 16th through Dec. 4th. You can find the transfer form in Skyward.
In partnership,
Mrs. Rhines
Important Dates
November 16th- December 4th Learning Modes transfer window
November 19th-MISD tree lighting event 6 p.m.-PAC
November 19th- Virtual Parent University at 6 p.m.
November 23rd-27th-Thanksgiving Week Break
December 1st-7th- Middle of theYear MAP Assessment for 3rd and 4th Grade (Virtual students are being asked to come to campus for this testing. Please see the email, sent last week, with guidelines.)
December 2nd-Toys for Tots "Cheertacular" drive-thru event- 5:00-10:30 p.m.-PAC
CAN YOU SAY BOX TOPS?
Next Window to Switch Learning Modes is Nov. 16 to Dec. 4
Parents/guardians wanting to switch modes of instruction for their child (Virtual Learning Academy to in-person or in-person to the Virtual Learning Academy) have the option to do so during the Texas Education Agency’s designated learning transfer windows.
The next opportunity to submit a transfer request from one mode to the other is Nov. 16 through Dec. 4.
Those interested in transferring must log in to their Skyward Family Access account to submit the form within that time frame. Specific instructions are available here.PDF download The form will close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4. You do not need to fill out the form if you want to stay in your current learning mode.
Transfers submitted during the noted window will take effect on Wednesday, Jan. 6, which is the first day of the Fourth Six Weeks grading period. View this calendarPDF download to see all the transfer windows and grading periods for the 2020-21 school year.
PLEASE NOTE: All 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. Quarantined students will be able to follow current practices to gain attendance for days they are quarantined.
After submitting a transfer request, campus personnel will be reaching out to parents to inform them of their child’s schedule changes once those changes are completed.
A Message from our PTA President
LAST CALL for the Spirit Store! This is the last week to place your order for Spirit Wear, the store will close Nov. 22nd. We will not have extras on hand so please be sure to get your orders placed.
https://www.spiritworx.com/store/10887/
The virtual holiday shop is now open! The store will be open all week, and orders will come in early December. The store offers a wide variety of gifts at prices ranging from $0.75 - $20. Passcode is THELMAJONES
Students really enjoy the opportunity to shop for their families every year, and we are excited to be able to provide the same experience virtually. Please reach out to us with any questions you may have.
All orders will ship to the school.
https://peppermintvillagegiftshop.com/virtual-store/
Thanks,
Jessie Altamirano
Toys for Tots...
Our official date is early this year!! We will have Toys for Tots on Wednesday, December 2nd from 5:30-10:00 pm at the Center!
Donation boxes have arrived on campuses. Please bring new, unwrapped toys.
Power of Choice-Fine Arts and Stem Academy Parent Meetings
Parent meetings begin next week for each of our Fine Arts and STEM Academies. Here is the link to the overview flyer with dates and times for each meeting and the TEAMS meeting link is embedded: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p4MG-oEgHlfY1PjjOvm0YhHNVmoN-THNUSc7aUimYmo/edit?usp=sharing
Please visit the Power of Choice webpage for more information. All programs are application based.
- Norwood Elementary will have a Fine Arts Academy and a STEM Academy serving 3rd and 4th graders.
- Martinez Elementary will have a Fine Arts Academy and a STEM Academy serving 5th and 6th graders.
- Jerry Knight STEM Academy is an accelerated academics academy with a STEM focus and services 6th – 8th grade.
- McKinzey Middle School will have a STEM Academy serving 7th and 8th graders.
Counselor's Corner
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
Free Meals for Kids - Oct. 1 - Dec. 17
It’s BACK! Free Meals for ALL Kids!
Starting October 1 through December 17, MISD Student Nutrition will offer a holiday special – children may receive one free breakfast and one free lunch every school day!
This promotion applies to in-person learners at all MISD campuses, Virtual Academy students, younger siblings, and non-MISD-students.
Second meals, additional entrees/sides, and snacks will be available to in-person learners to purchase for an additional cost.
In-person learners will access meals as usual at their designated meal periods.
Click the link for details! Free Meals for Kids Information Link
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