October 15, 2009 - Vol. 6, No. 4
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District seeks name for auditorium and professional development center
School Board The Mansfield ISD is now accepting name submissions forms for the
recently approved Performing Arts Auditorium and Professional
Development Center.
Now that the
question has been answered on whether or not to build the Performing
Arts Auditorium and Professional Development Center, the School Board
is now ready to receive name suggestions for the facility. Read about the naming process... |
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Jobe Middle School Poverty Simulation an Eye-opening Experience
from Your Mansfield ISD Blog
 While the students enjoyed a day off, staff members from
Linda Jobe Middle School participated in an exercise designed to give
them a glimpse into the lives of some of their students who live at or
below the poverty line.
The Jobe Middle School staff took part in a poverty simulation experience based on a program by the Missouri Association for Community Action
where "participants role-play the lives of low-income families, from
single parents trying to care for their children to senior citizens
trying to maintain their self sufficiency on Social Security."
The
task of each family is to provide food, shelter and other basic
necessities during the course of four 15-minute "weeks" while
interacting with various community resources.
The community
resource volunteers in this simulation included Mansfield ISD
administrators and support staff. Resource volunteer roles included a
police officer, utility collector, pawnbroker, grocer, mortgage/rent
collector, Quick Cash manager, social service caseworker, Community
Action worker, employer, child care worker, schoolteacher (played by school namesake, Linda Jobe), faith-based agency staffer, and a bank/loan officer.
Read the full post.
Visit the related photo gallery.
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Heartbeat Award:Legacy's Teen Leadership teacher named for October
From the Department of Communications
 Dena Schimming, the Teen Leadership teacher at Mansfield Legacy High
School, received the October 2009 MISD Heartbeat Team Award. Mrs.
Schimming was chosen for endless energy to inspire students with her
compassion, love, and guidance.
District
Superintendent Dr. Bob Morrison, along with Legacy principal Mr. David
Wright, surprised Dena with a presentation held inside her Teen
Leadership class.
"Dena's love for
her students, along with her endless energy and wanting to give all of
Legacy real life situations that everyone can be involved in, takes
learning to a new level," said LHS principal, Mr. David Wright. "She's
always trying to provide a fantastic high school experience." Read on...--- The Heartbeat award was established to recognize employees who display
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Students receive national
academic recognition
Mansfield ISD is pleased to present the students who have recently been recognized through national academic recognition programs:
National Merit Semi-Finalist:
Kyle Jurik - Mansfield High School
Daniel Goodwin - Legacy High School
Kara Mangum - Summit High School
National
Merit Commended Students:
William Brown - Mansfield High School
Eric Carver-Simmons - Mansfield High School
Kaleigh Dennis - Mansfield High School
Alexandra England - Mansfield High School
Donna Jones - Mansfield High School
Madison McEnery - Mansfield High School
Cortney Simmons - Mansfield High School
Keyue Wang - Mansfield High School
Michael Baker - Legacy High School
Matthew Burch - Legacy High School
Jeffrey Canclini - Legacy High School
ClintonCarlisle - Legacy High School
Riley Reidmiller - Legacy High School
Kristofer Ritchie - Legacy High School
Chase Tremaine - Legacy High School
John Vela - Legacy High School
Connor Williams - Legacy High School
Colton Marshall - Summit High School
Erin McEwen - Summit High School
Iselee Hill - Timberview High
School
Joseph A. Kline - Timberview High
School
Ashley N. Stewart - Timberview High
School
National
Achievement Scholarship Program Semifinalist:
Iselee Hill - Timberview High
School
National
Achievement Program Outstanding Participants:
Cortney Simmons - Mansfield High School
Bernard Miller - Summit High School
Hispanic
Recognition Program Scholars:
John Vela - Legacy High School
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5th Annual College and Career Night
Mark your calendars
 Mansfield ISD will hold the 2009 College and Career Night at Mansfield Legacy High school on Wednesday, November 4.
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. Middle school families wanting to get a head start on the process are also welcome to attend this free event.
Representatives
from major universities, community colleges and trade schools will be
present to answer questions and facilitate the enrollment process.
Mansfield ISD College and Career Night
Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Time:
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location:
Mansfield Legacy High School
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Odds & Ends
Legacy High School Art - Several Legacy High School art students competed in the 3rd
Annual Front Street Festival Juried Art Show and Exhibition at the Arlington
Museum of Art on Saturday, September 26.
LHS swept the art show with 5 winners and all
other entries accepted into the art exhibition:
First Place and Mayor's Choice Award - Elena Chudoba
2nd Place - Jasmine
McMasters
3rd Place - Tessa
Daniels
Honorable Mention - Viri
Guzman
Kaci Rodgers' sculpture was accidentally placed into the
adult category and still won an Honorable Mention award.
Carol Holt Elementary - The school Choir was invited to sing the Star-Spangled Banner at the Shrine Circus at the Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth on Thursday, October 15 before the 7 PM show.
Student Nutrition - Mansfield ISD cafeterias host All-Star School Lunch campaign
MISD Athletics on Twitter - In addition to the Mansfield ISD Twitter profile, users can also follow MISD athletics on Twitter and receive updates via the free messaging service.
Did you know? The MISD Education Foundation has awarded over $1.8 million in grants in the past 10 years.
MISD Education Foundation Charity promo: Serenity Nail & Spa of Mansfield will support MISD Education Foundation by hosting Charity Benefit Days on October 12-13 and 19-20.
Graduation 2010: District sets 2010 Graduation schedule
Did you know? (#2) - October 19-23 is National School Bus Safety Week. Please drive carefully.
Calendar - Get your printable 2009-2010 District Calendar and the A-B Student Calendar. Do you want something more dynamic? Try using the Interactive Events Calendar. Need help with the interactive calendar? Get answers here.
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