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November 3, 2014 - Vol. 11, No. 2           



The 2014-15 school year is off to a great start! We wanted to share some updates and reminders from across the district.
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Veterans Day Campus Observances   

     

Mansfield ISD students and staff will honor Veterans, past and present, through a variety of campus activities and events throughout the first two weeks in November.

 

Check out the list of upcoming events here.

Please note, this page will be updated as additional campuses share plans for events.
Superintendent Advisory Council Meeting   

       

The Superintendent Advisory Council (SAC) met for their first session of the 2014 - 2015 school year, on Wednesday, October 22, 2014, at the Center for the Performing Arts.

 

The Superintendent Advisory Council brings together students from 8th - 12th grades representing all campuses, along with Principals, School Administrators and School Board Members, to discuss a variety of topics. Students are given the opportunity to pose questions and share thoughts and ideas.

This meeting's activities included College and Career Readiness, "Looking ahead by grade level" and "Looking ahead by grade sequence." Check out photos from the meeting here  .
Board Brief: October 28, 2014

 

During the October 28, 2014 MISD School Board called meeting and regular meeting, Trustees took action on a few items including approving the 2014 - 2015 District Improvement Plan, and approving the purchase of iPad Mini 2 devices. There was also a public hearing to discuss the State Financial Accountability Rating for MISD. Review additional details in the board brief here.

Check out the photos from the meeting here.

 

Early Release Days Schedule  

  

The MISD Department of Curriculum and Instruction announced the school start and end times for each level on the four early release dates in 2014-15. Early dismissals for students will allclockow campuses to hold teacher professional development.

Dates:
  • Friday, November 14, 2014
  • Friday, January 16, 2015
  • Friday, February 27, 2015
  • Thursday, April 2, 2015

Additional information is posted here.    

Roundup: Great Things Happening in MISD

 

Get caught up on some of the fantastic news from across the district this month:
  • District receives top finance awards for excellence in financial accountability and transparency - read more.
     
  • Students were honored as National Hispanic Scholars for outstanding academic achievement on the PSAT - read more.
     
  • The Asa Low Intermediate PTA was recognized by the National PTA as a National School of Excellence - see photos.
     
  • MISD Trustee Karen Marcucci is one of 35 school board trustees in the state to participate in the Texas Association of School Board Leadership Program - read more.
     
  • Summit HS Coach Travis Pride was recognized as 'Dallas Cowboys Whataburger High School Coach of the Week' - see photos.
     
  • MISD hosted a Legislative Breakfast attended by superintendents, school board trustees, and elected officials from the area - see photos.
     
  • The district held its Annual Life Skills Track and Field Event on October 14 and 15 - read more.
     
  • James Coble PTA hosted a "Y Knot" Necktie Donation Drive - read more.
Save the Date: 2014 Toys for Tots

 

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