October 6, 2015 - Vol. 13, No. 3  



Mansfield ISD has a special school board election coming up, and early voting begins on October 19. Also, please mark your calendars for this week's parent-teacher conferences! Plus, see how MISD is showing its support for those affected by cancer in the new Colors for Caring initiative. Read all about it and more in this edition of The Messenger.
Early Voting for Special Board Election Begins October 19
A special school board election will be held on Tuesday, November 3 to elect Place 6 on the Mansfield ISD Board of Trustees.

Five candidates are on the ballot. Early voting runs from Monday, October 19 through Friday, October 30.

View more information about voting registration and polling locations �
Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 8 and 9
MISD parent-teacher conferences will be held on October 8 and 9. Please note: October 9 is a student holiday. 

Parental involvement is very important, and parent-teacher conferences give parents and guardians the opportunity to stay engaged in the education of their child. Contact your campus for specific times.

View campus contact information �
Take Part in MISD's Colors for Caring Initiative
On the first Monday of each month in the 2015-16 school year, Mansfield ISD is encouraging the community to wear a color that represents a cancer that affected the life of a loved one.

Superintendent Dr. Jim Vaszauskas is very grateful for the support he received during his bout with thymoma cancer, so he wants to spread the power of community support through a Colors for Caring initiative.

View details about dates and cancer colors �
School Board VP Appointed to Regional Executive Board
Mansfield ISD School Board Vice President Raul Gonzalez now sits on the executive board of the North Texas Area Association of School Boards (NTAASB).

NTAASB is comprised of school board members from more than 40 school districts in North Texas. The organization's purpose is to coordinate and deliver programs to trustees and administrators that focus on issues most critical to public education today.

Read more about what Gonzalez plans to do while on the regional board �
October is National Principals Month
Mansfield ISD, along with many other organizations nationwide, is joining the effort to show appreciation to the district's campus leaders.

"I am proud of our principals and assistant principals," said Superintendent Dr. Jim Vaszauskas. "They care deeply about our students and work hard to meet their needs every day."

View photos of MISD's principals and a listing of assistant principals �
MISD Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Mansfield ISD continues to celebrate the culture and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans during National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Hispanic Heritage Month encompasses many important days in the Hispanic and Latino culture. The month-long observation, which is from September 15 through October 15, includes Columbus Day and the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, and Chile.

Read more about National Hispanic Heritage Month �
Superintendent Update: October 2015

Watch Superintendent Dr. V as he talks about the latest district news. He also chimes in on who inspired him to become an educator and his favorite football team.

View his video update here �
Campus Connection
A few of Elizabeth Smith Elementary School's Watt Watchers who are taking energy conservation to the next level.
Take a look at what's happening around our campuses.
  • Staff and students who are making some minor behavioral changes are saving MISD millions of dollars (about $4.5 million so far!)  More �
  • Two Ben Barber Career Tech Academy students won the chance to attend a business luncheon featuring Mark Cuban. More �
  • A Phoenix Academy graduate shares her success story. She got pregnant at 17, missed a whole semester of her senior year, but still graduated on time with the help of the academy's resources. More �
  • Staff at Tarver-Rendon Elementary School are dreaming big for a new discovery park that will allow children to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math. More �
  • Never Forget: several campuses around MISD paid tribute to the lives affected on September 11, 2001. More �
IMPORTANT DATES
 - October 6: Called Board Meeting
 - October 8
: Parent-Teacher Conferences (PM Only)
 - October 9: Student Holiday / Parent-Teacher Conferences (AM Only)
 - October 19: Early Voting Begins
 - October 27: Regular Board Meeting
 - October 28: College & Career Night (for high school students)
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