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March 2, 2010 - Vol. 6, No. 9

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Assessment & Accountability Web site Launched
Department of Research, Assessment, and Accountability

AssessmentWebThe Mansfield ISD has recently launched a comprehensive Web site dedicated to research, assessment, and accountability data. The primary purpose of this site is to provide the community a "one-stop shop" for all data related to student performance.

What do we hope to achieve by providing access to this type of data/research?
Providing performance data will support the district's efforts of identifying strengths, weaknesses, and any achievement gaps that may exist between groups. With this insight, we will be able to set goals, develop strategies, and plan more effectively, taking into account the unique needs of each student.

Site visitors will have access to all accountability summaries at the district and campus level so progress on state and national standards can be assessed.

Read more on this including benefits for parents, staff, and future plans for the site.

Parenting with Love and Logic Free Training Seminar

Both educators and the general public often view disciplining of students to be one of the most challenging issues in schools today. From minor disruptions to major emotional issues that can affect the learning, appropriate discipline is an important discussion topic.

On Saturday, March 6, 2010, Mansfield ISD parents and teachers are invited to attend a free Parenting with Love and LogicĀ® training seminar at Willie Pigg Auditorium, from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm.

Read on...
Timberview principal leaving to be a Superintendent

TimberviewJohn Craft, Mansfield Timberview High School principal, has been named the lone finalist for the Hamilton ISD Superintendent of Schools position and will leave his MISD campus post.

"While we are saddened by his departure, we are proud of John and wish him continued success as an educational leader," said Mansfield ISD Superintendent, Dr. Bob Morrison. "He has been a tremendous asset to the MISD and will surely be missed for his academic and school community leadership."

Read on...
Orchestra Program Update

Last November, the initial plans to the community were announced on the District blog along with a presentation to the School Board on a Proposed Orchestra Program for Mansfield ISD. We will not begin an orchestra program in the 2010-2011 school year.

Mansfield ISD is still very committed to the eventual addition of orchestra to the Fine Arts offerings. However, at this time we will continue to study the issue in order to have a successful implementation.

Read on...
District calendar adjusted to make up bad weather day

Due to the February 12 snow day, Mansfield ISD has made an official adjustment to the 2009-2010 District Calendar to use June 4, 2010 as the bad weather make-up day. Additionally, the A-B Student Calendar has been altered to better meet the academic and testing needs for the end of the semester.

The revision to the 2009-2010 District Calendar include the following:
See the original news release.
National Merit Finalists

Congratulations to these Mansfield ISD students for receiving national recognition as finalists in the 2010 National Merit Scholarship Program:
  • Daniel Goodwin - Legacy High School
  • Kyle Jurik - Mansfield High School
  • Kara Mangum - Summit High School
  • Cortney Simmons - Mansfield High School (finalist in the National Achievement Scholarship Program category)
Superintendent Star Awards - February

Superintendent Star Awards

Every month during the school year since November of 2000, a student from each of our elementary schools has been selected to receive the Superintendent's Star Award for outstanding citizenship. 

These students were chosen by their school's teachers and administrators based on the virtues of outstanding character, citizenship, fairness, honesty, kindness, respect, responsibility and trustworthiness. They were recognized at the February 23 School Board meeting:

D. P. Morris Elementary School
Breanna Loyd, 2nd Grade

Erma Nash Elementary School
Juana Hernandez, 2nd Grade

Annette Perry Elementary School
Carson Lennox, 3rd Grade

Alice Ponder Elementary School
Edith Garcia, 2nd Grade

Martha Reid Elementary School
Merrick Garner, 4th Grade

Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School
Colleen Shaw, 2nd Grade

Cora Spencer Elementary School
Kessler Rodriguez, 3rd Grade

Elizabeth Smith Elementary School
Knia Sisson, 2nd Grade

Tarver-Rendon Elementary School
Jake Peden, 1st Grade

Roberta Tipps Elementary School
Lauren Moye, 4th Grade

Basketball Playoffs
Athletics Department

Congratulations to our boys and girls basketball teams for great seasons. You can cheer on our two remaining teams in the hunt for state titles:

Girls Basketball Playoff Information: 4A State Tournament

Timberview vs. Cibolo Steele
@ Frank Erwin Center - University of Texas - Austin
8:30 pm | Thursday, March 4
Tickets: $12 at the gate
Pre-Sale Tickets: $10
Pre Sale at: Timberview HS: Tuesday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm & Wednesday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Newsom Stadium: Tuesday 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm & Wednesday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
***With a victory Thursday, State Final game is at 3:30 pm Saturday. Tickets will go on sale at the conclusion of Thursday night's game at the Frank Erwin Center (UT) and will ONLY be available for purchase at that venue***

Boys Basketball Playoff Information: 4A Regional Tournament

Legacy vs. El Paso Austin
@ Angelo State University - Junell Center/Stephens Arena (San Angelo)
5:30 pm | Friday, March 5
Tickets: Adults -$10; Students-$5
** With a win Friday, Regional Final is Saturday at 12:00 pm**

More...
Centennial Dining Update

Due to the bad weather day, Chili's has rescheduled their Centennial Dining day. On Thursday, March 11, a portion of your bill will benefit the MISD Education Foundation.

Thanks to the MISD Education Foundation, Chili's is one of 15 local restaurants that provided Centennial dining dates.

A special thanks to everyone in the community who ordered Centennial T-shirts. We will provide information soon about another round of t-shirts orders if you missed the first order.
Odds & Ends

Congratulations I:
Two staff members received the Heartbeat Team Awards in February. Congratulations Rennye Fehse from Sheppard Elementary (news release | video) and Veronica Sanchez from Brown Elementary (news release | video)

Congratulations II:
The 2009 Mansfield HS Tiger yearbook is also a Star Award finalist from ILPC (Interscholastic League Press Conference.)  ILPC is the branch of UIL that deals with scholastic journalism.  They give three levels of star awards at their annual spring convention at UT-Austin, which will be held April 10-11.

Congratulations III: The 2009 Legacy HS The Arena yearbook was recently named a Pacemaker finalist by the National Scholastic Press Association.

Unique Haiti Relief Fundraiser: Tracy Clark's Tipps Elementary 3rd grade class recently created and sold a chocolate cookbook (started as a culminating activity to the novel "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory") and all proceeds are going to the Red Cross for the Haiti disaster. They sold 160 cookbooks and raised $800.00! A representative from Red Cross is coming to the school on Thursday. March 4 at 9:30 am to accept the donation.

Paying For College Seminar: On Monday, March 8, MISD juniors and seniors are invited to attend a free seminar on paying for college. The event is scheduled for 6:30 to 8:00 pm at Seguin High School Cafeteria (7001 Silo Road, Arlington). MISD high school counselors have flyers with additional details available to students.

Spelling Bee: The District Spelling Bee has been rescheduled for Friday, March 12, 2010 at 9:00 am in the Legacy HS PAC.

Frontier High School: There will be a FHS Parent Information Meeting on March 10 at 6:00 pm in the BBCTA Library.

Cheerleading Meeting: 2010-2011 Middle School Cheerleading Tryouts parent organizational meeting Monday, March 22, 2010 at
7:00 pm in the Willie Pigg Auditorium.

News Release Updates
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MISD Communications Department
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