July 15, 2015 - Vol. 13, No. 1
   
Dear MISD Parents, Staff, and Community: 

We hope you had a relaxing and rejuvenating summer, and it is our pleasure to welcome you to the 2015-16 school year!

 

Mansfield ISD truly is a great place to live, learn, and teach. Our community has a heart for giving back, our students excel in academics and extracurricular activities, and we have highly-qualified teachers and staff who have a deep passion for what they do.

 

Families are our most important partners because education is a collaborative process. Your engagement and involvement is critical to your child's success in school and our success as a district. Please consider volunteering at your child's campus and engaging with your children about what he or she learned at school. Together, we can ensure your student is set up for success.

 

The district is also experiencing some exciting growth. This year, we will be welcoming more than 33,000 students. Several of our campuses are undergoing necessary renovations to continue to foster the most safe and effective learning environment for all students. We are expected to exceed 34,000 students by 2017. Because of this, additional schools will be needed to meet the projected student growth. A bond committee is being formed at this time to further review the needs and make a recommendation to the Board for a possible bond election in 2017.

 

By aspiring to high academic standards, fostering a community built on mutual support and excellence, delivering innovative educational opportunities, and cultivating productive, lifelong learners, MISD can ensure educational and personal success for our students.

 

Thank you for doing your part in making MISD a destination district. We look forward to a year filled with stories of great accomplishments.

 


Sincerely,

Dr. Jim Vaszauskas
Superintendent of Schools
IMPORTANT DATES

The 2015-16 calendar is available! 
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August 4: New Student Registration Begins (you can also register your new student online)
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August 7-9: Sales Tax Holiday
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August 17: Teachers Return
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August 17-20:  Schedule Pickup & Meet the Teacher Begins (view specific dates/times)
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August 24: First Day of School
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August 25: Regular School Board Meeting
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September 7: Labor Day Holiday

SUPPORT OUR TEAMS!

View a schedule of upcoming sporting games this fall.

Football lovers can secure a spot under the Friday night lights by buying season tickets.

(Note: District residents ages 65 and older can get 
into any regular season home athletic event or
campus theater production FREE through our Gold Card Program.)
QUICK LINKS

 

  

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 * Careers 

 

 * Newsroom 

 

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--- READY FOR SCHOOL? ---

** THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS MONDAY, AUGUST 24. **

We want you to be set for the 2015-16 school year! Below is a checklist of resources to ensure you and your child are prepared for the first day of school.

Student Enrollment & Registration - Complete new student registration online or locate your campus to
               view details on registering in-person. In addition to
               proof of residency, see the full list of what to bring.

Immunization Requirements - All students entering Texas schools require immunizations prior to
               first-day attendance. (Note: students entering
               Kindergarten and 7th grade require new
               vaccinations.) View the full list of requirements for
               each grade level.

School Supplies - A list of school supplies for students entering kindergarten through 8th grade is
               available. Simply locate your child's campus to view
               it.

Schedule Pick Up & Meet the Teacher - Mark your calendar for the date(s) available to pick up
               class schedules and meet your child's teacher. This is
               also a good time to check out the bell schedule.

Student Handbooks - Have you read our student handbooks? It's designed to provide a resource for
               some of the basic information you and your child will
               need for the school year. 

School Meals - Take a look at the 2015-16 school menus. Also, the free and reduced meals application
               is now online. You can start applying on August 1.
               The entire process is not only safe and secure, but
               also completely private and available to you 24/7!

Summer Reading Requirements - It's not too late for your child to complete his/her summer reading.
               Take a look at the district-approved reading lists and
               Pre-AP/AP required reading.
--- KNOW THE DISTRICT ---

Now that you've made sure you're ready for the first day, take some time to familiarize yourself with Mansfield ISD using the following links.

Summer Construction - Several of our campuses are undergoing necessary renovations. Right now, Glenn Harmon Elementary and Charlotte Anderson Elementary are in the process of getting rebuilt; and other campuses are getting facility upgrades and additions.

Meet the Trustees - The MISD School Board consists of seven individuals who selflessly volunteer their time and energy to lead the district in the right direction. (There is currently a vacancy on the Board,
which will be filled after a special election on November 3.)

More information about the district, including a list of our administrative staff, district facts and figures, and frequently asked questions, is available on the MISD website.
--- GET INVOLVED! ---

It is very important for all of our parents, guardians, and community members to be engaged with MISD. Here's how you can become an active part of your child's education.

Download the App - Did you know you can access your child's grades and school menus anytime you want? Download our re-launched mobile app to get all MISD information at the palm of your
                     hands.

Stay Connected with Us - Know about the latest news and events by following MISD on Facebook and Twitter. You can also subscribe to our blog
                     and The Messenger, MISD's monthly e-newsletter.
 
Advertise with MISD - Are you a local business wanting to plug into the school district? Our advertising program offers great opportunities to create a mutually beneficial partnership with the
                     district while putting money back into MISD
                     classrooms.
--- STAY SAFE ---

The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Visit the links below to learn more information about how to stay safe online and on the way to school.

 

 See you on the first day of school!


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