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Assessment & Accountability Web site Launched Department of Research, Assessment, and Accountability
The 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.
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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
John 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:
June 1 and 2 - "B" Days
June 3 and 4 - "A" Days
June 4, 2010 will be the last day of school for students
June 7, 2010 will be a Teacher Work Day -
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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)
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Superintendent Star Awards - February
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
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Basketball Playoffs
Athletics DepartmentCongratulations 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**
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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.
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MISD Communications Department
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