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School Calendar Survey
The
MISD Districtwide Educational Improvement Committee, made
up of staff, parents, and community members, recently selected two options as finalists for the 2009-10 MISD School Year Calendar.
PLEASE NOTE: This year's two options have distinct differences. Option A
addresses requests for a shortened opening week of school and a full
week at Thanksgiving. These requests impact the spring semester
allowing for fewer holidays and making some traditional holidays
teacher work days (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) or bad weather makeup
days (Memorial Day). Option B represents consistency as it is identical to the calendars of the last several years.
Mansfield
ISD is seeking input through a survey to assist in determining which
option will be best for our staff, students, and school
community. The survey closes on January 20, 2009.
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Attendance Zone Update
 An Attendance Committee has been formed to continue the 2008-2009
Attendance Zone process for rezoning for Elementary School #21. 1st Committee Meeting - January 22, 2009 in Building 200 1st Public Hearing - February 5, 2009 in the Great Room (All Meetings - 605 East Broad - Administrative Complex 7:00 PM) Go to the Attendance Zone Update Web Page for information regarding the committee and the rezoning process. |
 School Board Recognition Month
As
citizen leaders, individual school board members face complex and demanding
challenges. Yet, few people fully understand the scope and far-reaching
implications of board members' responsibilities. All Texans should recognize
the vital contributions of these men and women and focus attention on the crucial role these elected public officials play in
the education of our children.
Their
job is to establish a vision for the education program, design a structure to
achieve that vision, assure schools are accountable to the community, and
strongly advocate continuous improvement in student learning. That job entails
an endless string of meetings and school functions to attend; reams of reports,
agendas, proposals, and other information to read and study; and a host of
difficult decisions to make.
Board
members contribute hundreds and hundreds of hours each year leading their
districts. Whether it is crafting policies, hiring top-notch administrators,
listening to staff and student concerns, or recognizing outstanding programs,
board members always keep their eyes on the goal of student success.
The
time spent in board meetings represents just a small fraction of the hours
school board members spend leading their districts. They also work hard at
seminars and training sessions to keep abreast of the latest trends in educational leadership, are deeply
involved in community activities, and spend many hours in the schools and at
extracurricular events.
In
recognition of this dedicated service, January has been named School Board
Recognition Month. This is a time to show our appreciation and begin to better
understand how local trustees work together to provide a better future for our
children. In January, join with others from throughout our district and state
to salute the men and women who provide grassroots governance of public
schools. Make a special effort to tell each school board member that his or her
hard work has been noticed and is truly appreciated. [SOURCE: TASB]
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The Mansfield ISD is joining with other districts throughout the state to thank board members for caring so much about the future of every child enrolled in our public schools.
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Coat Drive
Mansfield High School Junior ROTC
It's cold outside!! Please look in your closets for coats that you no longer
wear. Mansfield High School JROTC cadets will collect used jackets and coats for
Mansfield area people in need from January 15-31, 2009.
Our coat
drive is at the Mansfield High School campus. Please leave your new and used
coats in room B2 or in our collection box located at the front reception desk.
You can also call 817-453-6711 to arrange for a home pickup of large
quantities. Thanks to you, fewer people will have to spend any more cold days
without a coat.
(Photo: Penumbra)
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High School Cheerleading Clinic & Tryouts
Mandatory Parent Meeting Monday January, 12
The High School Cheerleading Clinic and Tryouts schedule for the 2009-2010 school year is now available. The district will also hold a mandatory parent meeting on Monday, January 12, 2009 at 7:00 PM at Willie Pigg Auditorium You must bring an original, current gas, water, or electric bill to the meeting for address verification.
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Odds & Ends
Guidance & Counseling - Distribution of the student score reports from the MISD College and
Career Readiness Day of Testing (October 15, 2008) will take place at
each high school campus Friday, January 9, 2009.
Cross Timbers Intermediate - NBC 5 covered CTIS 5th grade student Bryce Davis on the Friday before Christmas Break. He was getting his hair cut for a "Locks of Love" donation. Bryce donated his pony tail at 9 inches long. He was motivated to do this because his father did the same a couple of years ago.
Donna Shepard Intermediate - Donna Shepherd running club participated in the Don Zetnick Winter Run on December 6. 5th grader River Huffhines won 2nd place in his age group and coach Burke won 1st.
Donna Shepard Intermediate II - Carter BloodCare Blood Drive, January 27, 2009 8:30 am - 2:30 pm | Call Kari Newsom, RN at 817-453-6808 to book your time.
Legacy HS Athletics - Matthew Broomhall has committed to play for the Iowa Lakes College Soccer Team.
Mansfield High - On Thursday, December 18 the MHS teachers took on the Senior Class in their annual Senior vs.
Faculty Basketball to help raise money for Prom. Team Teacher won in an
impressive 25-minute game - 27-25. Team Teacher's Paul Williams, was named the
game's MVP as he was the leading scorer. Coach Corey and Team Senior could not
pull out a victory and lost in the final seconds of the game. All the students
got their $1 worth!
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