November 9, 2015 - Vol. 13, No. 4
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Please note the recent changes to the Mansfield ISD 2015-16 calendar. Also, MISD has some special programs in store to honor veterans. Plus, can you believe it's already time for Toys for Tots? Join us in the community effort to help each child have a gift this holiday season. Read all about it and more in this edition of The Messenger.
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Revision to the 2015-16 Calendar
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Under new state law, the school year is now counted as 75,600 minutes rather than 180 days. The change is meant to give districts more flexibility in how they make up for missed instructional days. The Mansfield ISD School Board approved revisions to the 2015-16 calendar to better fit the needs of the district, including April 15 being changed to a student holiday and June 1 now being the last day of school. View all changes and download the revised calendar »
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Mansfield ISD Honors Our Veterans
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Veterans Day is Nov. 11, and Mansfield ISD is proud to commemorate all those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
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Get Ready for the Toys for Tots Community Drive!
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To ensure every child has a gift this holiday season, Mansfield ISD is hosting its fourth annual Toys for Tots toy drive and community event.
This free community event will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the MISD Center for the Performing Arts. Come with a new, unwrapped toy and stay for great entertainment, rides, live reindeer, photos with Santa, and much more! It's a perfect outing for the whole family. Read more about Toys for Tots »
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Thank You for Supporting the Colors for Caring Initiative
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We want to say thank you to everyone in the community who has participated in Mansfield ISD's community initiative to support those with cancer.
On the first Monday of each month in the 2015-16 school year, MISD is encouraging the community to wear a color that represents a cancer that affected the life of a loved one. The initiative was started by Superintendent Dr. Jim Vaszauskas after the outpouring of support he received during his recent bout with thymoma cancer. View Colors for Caring photos and remaining dates »
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MISD Launches New District Magazine
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Mansfield ISD is excited to announce the launch of its new publication, Mansfield School and Family Magazine.
This digital and printed magazine features news and highlights from across the district and will be issued several times throughout the school year. Our mission is to keep you informed about all of the wonderful things happening within MISD. Check out the Fall 2015 issue »
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Dallas Mavericks mascots Champ and Mavs Man kicking off Red Ribbon Week at Mary Lillard Intermediate School.
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Take a look at what's happening around our campuses.
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Several schools participated in Red Ribbon Week, a nationwide campaign to encourage a drug-free lifestyle. Students at Mary Lillard Intermediate School were surprised with special visitors from the Dallas Mavericks to encourage them to say no to drugs. More »
- To celebrate The City of Mansfield's 125th birthday, students from each MISD high school varsity choir sang in a special performance. The finale was one to remember. More »
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The T.A. Howard Middle School boys basketball team has gone undefeated for two years! This year's team hopes to carry on the tradition. More »
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More than 200 students in MISD's Fundamental Academic Living Skills (FALS) classes took part in the 11th annual Special Education Field Day. Several weeks of planning was all worth it when staff and volunteers saw the children smile. More »
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Students at The Phoenix Academy were challenged to push their limits by a guest speaker. U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael Smith became the first above-the-elbow amputee to be deemed fit for duty. More »
- Timberview High School has an art club that continues to grow. For the club's sponsor, it's about more than expressing creativity -- students are building lasting relationships. More »
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- November 11: Veterans Day (see above for events)
- November 13: Early Release Day / Staff Development (PM Only)
- November 17: Regular School Board Meeting
- November 23-27: Thanksgiving Holiday (all campuses and buildings closed)
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Got News You Want Us to Share?
We want to hear it! If you have a story idea or know of something newsworthy that is happening on your campus, let the Mansfield ISD Communications Department know.
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