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Failing and Missing Grades Notification
 We are pleased to announce a couple of new capabilities for our parents using the Infinite Campus Parent Portal regarding student failing and missing grades.
- Starting
at the beginning of the 3rd Six Weeks (Monday, November 17) parents
will receive e-mail notifications anytime a teacher places a failing
grade (69 or below) in the electronic gradebook.
- Coming soon will be the capability for parents to receive similar e-mail notifications for missing work.
These
additions to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal are a part of our
ongoing effort to provide parents with more (and more timely)
information regarding student performance. We are committed to engaging
parents in the academic process and hope you find these features
helpful.
Parents, if you are not using Infinite Campus yet and
would like to, please contact your student's school to get your
Activation Key (GUID). Also, as a reminder, most of the questions and
problems concerning Infinite Campus can be handled at the campus.
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Attendance Zone Update
 An Attendance Committee has been formed and we are well underway in the 2008-2009
Attendance Zone process starting with Intermediate & Middle Schools. On Monday, November 17, the Intermediate & Middle School Attendance Zone Committee's feedback will be presented to the Executive Council and on November 25, the School Board will vote on a final map recommended by the Superintendent. Go to the Attendance Zone Update Web Page for access to the two map options and follow along in the process. |
Holt paraprofessional named November Heartbeat Winner
 John Garcia of Carol Holt Elementary School was named the November 2008 recipient of the MISD Heartbeat Award. District Superintendent Vernon Newsom, along with a few other campus personnel, surprised John with a presentation held outside the special needs aid's classroom.
Read on...
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Canned Competition and Collaboration
Canned Food Drives
The Cabaniss Elementary School students along with the Danny Jones Middle School students recently held a canned food drive where the schools combined efforts and collected 9,000 non-perishable food items. Pictured above is a planning meeting held in the Jones library where students used a web cam and video chat to communicate with their partner students at Cabaniss Elementary to discuss the progress of the canned food drive.
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Related: The Mansfield and Summit High Schools also held a canned food drive competition and collected 20,000 canned food items.
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College and Career Night
Guidance & Counseling
Mansfield ISD will hold the 2008 College Night at Mansfield Legacy High school on Wednesday, November 19.
Two
financial aid seminars will be available for attendees in the school's
Performing Arts Center, one beginning at 5:30 PM and a repeat session
at 7:00 PM. These sessions are designed to inform parents and students
about financial aid and preparing students for college. Any and all
students grades 9-12 and parents are invited to attend.
Representatives from major universities, community colleges and trade
schools will be present to answer questions and facilitate the the
enrollment process.
What: College Night 2008
Date: November 19, 2008
Time: 6-8 PM (Financial Aid Seminars - 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM)
Location: Mansfield Legacy High School
1263 North Main St Mansfield, TX 76063
Get the flyer
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Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year
Mary Orr Intermediate
Congratulations to Michele Windsor, 6th Grade Math teacher from Mary Orr Intermediate School, for being named the 2008 Wal-Mart teacher of the year. Pictured above are Mark
Fleming (manager of the store), Alma Martinez (principal of Mary Orr),
Michele Windsor and Linda Fox
(Wal-Mart Employee).
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Odds & Ends
Ben Barber - BIKES FOR ANGELS The
Automotive Technology Department at Ben Barber Career Tech Academy is kicking
off their school fundraiser for our Bikes for Angels Fund for Christmas 2008
Starting as of Oct 13, More...
Martha Reid Elementary Veteran's Day - Reid Dinos will Honor Veterans on November 11@ 9:00 AM, k-4 Students, Parents, and Friends. They are seeking anyone who is or has ever been a part of the military forces, police departments, fire departments, and medical personnel to be recognized.
Arlington Symphony Children's Concert - Mansfield ISD arranged for Symphony Arlington to include the district as one of the districts in their annual Young Person's Symphony Season. These photos are from the two Friday, October 31, 2008 concerts at the Willie Pigg Auditorium. [View Photo Gallery]
Veterans Day Celebrations - D.P. Morris Elementary and Martha Reid Elementary held programs in honor of Veterans Day.
Demographic Update - You may be interested to view the 2008 Mansfield ISD Demographic Update to see projections and a look ahead with data on the district community.
The H-E-B Excellence in
Education Awards celebrate and recognize the contributions of public
school professionals whose leadership and dedication inspire a love of
learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities. The H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards is the largest monetary recognition
program for educators in Texas and one of the largest in the nation.
H-E-B awards more than $500,000 in cash prizes to deserving teachers,
principals and school districts.
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