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December 3, 2013 - Vol. 10, No. 4
Happy Tuesday. In this issue, we're trying something a little different with the Campus Connection section filled with quick updates from and about our schools. No, not every campus is mentioned but more updates will follow in upcoming issues as we share items of interest. Thanks for reading the Messenger, your Mansfield ISD digital newsletter.
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Video: The new Response To Intervention program implemented by Mansfield ISD addresses the needs of students requiring educational intervention without leaving their peers or their classroom environment. The RTI Think Tank modules provide other students an opportunity to extend the curriculum while challenging and enriching their knowledge.
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HB 5 Update
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Only high school students who pursue an Honors plan, or a diploma specializing in math and science, will be required to take Algebra II under the State Board of Education's preliminary recommendations for implementing House Bill 5.
The State Board will give final approval to the new graduation requirements at its January meeting.
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House Bill 5 included sweeping changes to the public education system, including increased flexibility for students to explore their individual interests as they prepare for higher education or the workforce. HB 5 reduced the number of end-of-course exams from fifteen to five and rewrote the state's graduation requirements including a provision for a pathway to graduation along a career or technology track. This provision is intended to help reduce the dropout rate for students who may not necessarily be interested in pursuing a college degree.
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Toys for Tots - Wednesday, December 11
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Coming Soon: New Mobile App
Communications
 We're working on an all-new custom mobile app. Our goal is to provide a convenient source for district and school information, delivered directly to the fingertips of parents, students, staff and community. The new mobile app will be free and available for download on both Android and Apple iOS devices. As we prepare for the development phase, we want to hear from you. Please take a few moments to share your thoughts on what you think should be included in our new mobile app using this brief online survey: Take the Mansfield ISD mobile app survey |
Timberview HS Art Club 5th annual Winter Art Camp will be held on Saturday, December 14, for students in grades K-6.
Alejandro Anzeldua, a defensive end on the Timberview HS football team, was named a finalist for this year's 1st Down Club Player of the Year Award.
Timberview HS Softball Hosts Turkey Drive. The team has collected over 300 turkeys in the past five years.
Timberview HS debate team advances to Bickel & Brewer/NYU International Public Policy Forum Round of 64.
During the Thanksgiving break, Timberview's Matt Garza set a new school record for the Men's 100 Fly while competing in the North Texas TISCA Swim Meet.
Also during the Thanksgiving break, Timberview varsity boys basketball won the Coca Cola Tournament in Fort Worth, defeating the #3 ranked team in the state (Trimble Tech) in the semifinals and defeating Colleyville Heritage in the championship game.
Summit HS Sapphires host their Annual Spring Dance Clinic on Saturday, February 22, for students in grades K-12.
Summit HS Family Life Classes - December 10, "Helping Children Handle Peer Pressure" 7-8 p.m. in the Library.
Lake Ridge HS Youth Cheer Clinic will be held Saturday, December 14.
Legacy HS student newspaper feature - Internet Security: Students Seek to Remain Safe Online
Mansfield HS visiting author, Diane Kelly, shares writing tips via The Uproar.
Breakfast with Santa fundraiser benefiting Mansfield FFA - Saturday, December 14, 2013 from 7:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. at Ben Barber Career Tech Academy.
Check out the Mansfield Ben Barber/Frontier Highlights blog for updates from our career and technology campus.
High School Yearbooks can be ordered at www.smart-pay.com.
On November 12-13, students and teachers from Danny Jones Middle School and T.A. Howard Middle School spent the day at Camp Thurman.
Asa E. Low Intermediate School Raises Diabetes Awareness with day-long event.
Icenhower Intermediate School welcomes four team members from the Harlem Ambassadors who will perform a presentation about being "Drug and Bully Free" on Friday, December 6. Congratulations to Charlotte Anderson Elementary for being selected as a 2012-2013 Imagine Nation Super School by Imagine Learning. The school received their recognition plaque during their Literacy Night festivities on Thursday, November 21. Tipps Elementary Ultimate Fitness Challenge 2013 Cabaniss Elementary Turkey Farm Grant Fine Arts: Senior Art Shows at The Center Graduations: The 2014 high school graduation dates have been set.
Alumni: The Texas Rangers trade Craig Gentry for local talent, Michael Choice who played at Timberview High School and UT Arlington.
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Weather-Related School Information
 Winter weather issues could be a factor later this week. A decision will be made as early as possible on whether or not we'll have school. We use our standard communication channels if any changes to the district schedule require adjustment: District Homepage, Weather page, phone and e-mail notification system, local media outlets, and the MISD Twitter profile. Read more... |
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Transportation Teams up for Food Drive
Kudos to the Transportation Department for collecting 4,300 items donated to a local food pantry through their November food drive. |
"Put It Down, Save A Life": T-Shirt Logo Design Contest
Student Services
The 2nd Annual "Put It Down, Save A Life" T-Shirt Logo Design Contest is underway. All MISD high school students are eligible to participate. The winning logo will receive recognition and be awarded a free shirt. Deadline is Thursday, December 12.
"Put It Down, Save A Life" is a program that challenges Mansfield ISD juniors and seniors to think about the consequences of drinking and the dangers of texting and driving. The program seeks to provide students with a hard-hitting, realistic dramatization of the aftermath of a fatal alcohol-related and distracted-driving car crash. |
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Share your info
Do you have a story idea to feature? Is something happening on your campus that is newsworthy? Let the Mansfield ISD Communications Department know. Here's how you can share with us: For potential news or story ideas, please use the News Tip Form or e-mail them to the Communications Department. |
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 #GivingTuesday MISD Education Foundation
Black Friday...Cyber Monday...Giving Tuesday! If you're looking for a worthy cause to support, look no further than the Mansfield ISD Education Foundation. The foundation shares a vision of enhancing education in the MISD. They work to increase private support for educational activities in the District by awarding funds to teachers for innovative projects and programs that are not funded by tax dollars. |
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