MOIS TIGER TALK

August 14, 2021

Temporary Virtual Learning Option Available for Grades K-6

Dear MISD Parents/Guardians,

Our leadership team has been meeting frequently to assess our back-to-school plan in light of the continued rising number of COVID-19 cases. Last year, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) waived the normal funding mechanism to allow school districts the option for all students to learn virtually. As of today, the Texas Legislature has not made any type of funding option available for virtual learning for the 2021-22 school year.

We believe that virtual learning is an important option for parents who have concerns about sending students who are not eligible to be vaccinated back in person. We have determined that we can use a portion of our Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds to offer a 12-week virtual option. Currently, the virtual option will be available to students in kindergarten through sixth grade only (K-6), as they are currently not eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

About the Virtual Learning Option

APPLICATION AND DEADLINE:
A separate application for virtual instruction is necessary even if you’ve already registered your child for the 2021-22 school year. Apply for the virtual learning option here. (View a diagram of instructions here.)

The deadline to apply for virtual instruction is Monday, Aug. 16 at 11:59 p.m. Parents will be notified on Aug. 17 if their student has been accepted into the virtual learning program. It is important that you complete your application as soon as possible to ensure we have adequate staffing for virtual and in-person learning. NOTE: Choice schools cannot be offered in the virtual option at this time.
VIRTUAL DELAYED START:
Virtual learning will begin on Aug. 25, one week after the first day of in-person learning. This allows us time to adjust staff and to give them time to adequately prepare for the virtual instruction. In-person learning still begins on Aug. 18.
INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY METHOD:
Virtual learning at both the elementary and intermediate levels will consist of a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning.

MISD has committed to funding the virtual instruction program for 12 weeks and will continually monitor and assess the situation. If virtual learners are not engaged and successful, they will be moved to in-person learning following a conference with the parent.

We are still finalizing details and will send additional information in the next few days, but it is crucial that you apply now if you would like your student to attend virtually.

Above all, I want to assure you that my team is working around the clock to make sure that your student has an amazing year, regardless of whether you choose in-person or virtual instruction. View our current health and safety protocols here.

As always, thank you for your continued support of MISD.

Dr. Kimberley Cantu
MISD Superintendent

Estimados padres/tutores de MISD:

Nuestro equipo de liderazgo se ha estado reuniendo con frecuencia durante la última semana para evaluar nuestro plan de regreso a la escuela a la luz del número creciente de casos de COVID-19. El año pasado, la Agencia de Educación de Texas (TEA) renunció al mecanismo de financiación normal para permitir que los distritos escolares tengan la opción de que todos los estudiantes aprendan virtualmente. Hasta este día, la Legislatura de Texas no ha puesto a disposición ningún tipo de opción de financiamiento para el aprendizaje virtual para el año escolar 2021-22.

Creemos que el aprendizaje virtual es una opción importante para los padres que tienen preocupaciones sobre el envío de estudiantes que no son elegibles para ser vacunados en persona. Hemos determinado que podemos usar una parte de nuestros fondos de Ayuda de Emergencia para Escuelas Primarias y Secundarias (ESSER) para ofrecer una opción virtual por doce (12) semanas. Actualmente, la opción virtual estará disponible solo para estudiantes de Kindergarten a sexto grado (K-6º), ya que actualmente no son elegibles para recibir la vacuna COVID-19.

Sobre La Opción De Aprendizaje Virtual

PLAZO DE SOLICITUD:
Es necesaria una solicitud por separado para la instrucción virtual incluso si ya ha registrado a su hijo(a) para el año escolar 2021-22. Haga clic aquí para solicitar la opción de aprendizaje virtual. (Ver instrucciones aquí.)

La fecha límite para solicitar la instrucción virtual es el lunes 16 de agosto de 2021 a las 11:59 p.m. Los padres serán notificados el 17 de agosto de 2021 si su estudiante ha sido aceptado en el programa de aprendizaje virtual. Es importante que complete su solicitud lo antes posible para asegurarse de que tengamos el personal adecuado para el aprendizaje virtual y en persona. NOTA: Las escuelas de elección (Choice Schools) NO se les ofrecerá la opción virtual en este momento.
INICIO DE LAS CLASES VIRTUALES:
El aprendizaje virtual comenzará el 25 de agosto de 2021, una semana después del primer día de aprendizaje presencial. Esto nos da tiempo para ajustar al personal y darles tiempo para prepararse adecuadamente para la instrucción virtual. El aprendizaje en persona comienza el 18 de agosto del 2021.
EL MÉTODO DE IMPARTICIÓN DE INSTRUCCIÓN:
El aprendizaje virtual tanto en el nivel de primaria como el de intermedio consistirá en una combinación de aprendizaje sincrónico y asincrónico.

MISD se ha comprometido a financiar el programa de instrucción virtual durante 12 semanas y supervisará y evaluará continuamente la situación. Si un alumno virtual no participa y no tiene éxito, se le trasladará al aprendizaje en persona después de una conferencia con los padres.

Todavía estamos finalizando los ultimando detalles y enviaremos información adicional en los próximos días, pero es crucial que presente su solicitud ahora si desea que su estudiante asista virtualmente.

Sobre todo, quiero asegurarles que mi equipo está trabajando las veinticuatro horas del día para asegurarse de que su estudiante tenga un año increíble, independientemente si elige la instrucción en persona o virtual. Haga clic aquí para ver nuestros protocolos de salud y seguridad actuales.

Como siempre, gracias por su continuo apoyo a MISD.

Dr. Kimberley Cantú
Superintendente de MISD

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Mansfield ISD Bus Rider Information

The Mansfield ISD Transportation Department consists of dedicated professionals who are proud to safely transport eligible MISD students.

Before the start of school on Aug. 18, please familiarize yourself with MISD’s bus rider protocols.

MISD makes it easy for you to know which bus your child will ride through its online bus stop finder. (You can also access the link any time on the district’s homepage through the blue “Find My Bus” button.)

The finder helps you determine the school a student is eligible to attend and the available bus stops. It also provides a helpful street map. Simply enter the student's address information and click "go."

Using this easy online tool will save parents a call to the transportation dispatch line, which may be experiencing an increase in calls during the first days of school.

If you have additional questions about transportation, contact MISD Transportation at 817-299-6060.

Be sure to also visit the MISD Back-to-School page for information about registration, immunizations, schedule pick-ups and more.

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Parent Orientation

If you were unable to attend the Parent Orientation session held during Wednesday's Camp Orr, I am sharing the presentation with you here. If you have any questions about Mary Orr that you need answered prior to Schedule Pick Up night, please call us!

Parent Orientation Presentation

Fall 2021 Device Distribution Schedule

Does your child need a device for the fall? Review the Fall 2021 Device Distribution Schedule to learn when and where your child will receive a district-owned device. For the latest device guidelines and policies, download the MISD Family & Student Device Handbook.

Login/Password Help for Returning Students

"I forgot my password." To reset or change a forgotten password, download the Resetting Your Password Using ClassLink handout.
"I need to recover my login information." To setup recovery questions for accessing forgotten login information, download the Password Recovery Using ClassLink handout.
"I want to change my password." To update your password when the current password is known, download the Change Password Using ClassLink handout. (Watch Password Reset How-To Video)
"I need help logging into Canvas." For troubleshooting assistance when logging into student digital learning platforms like Canvas, Seesaw and Google, download the Digital Learning Login Troubleshooting document.

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After School Programming

Families, are you in need of before or after school programming? We are excited to announce that QUEST registration for the 2021-2022 school year is now open! You may go online and submit your application at www.ezchildtrack.com/misdquest/parent. All families must complete the registration process each year regardless of past attendance in the QUEST program.

If you are a returning QUEST parent from last year or summer, then you can simply log into your account and select the program you would like to register for. New families will need to create an EzChildTrack account before you will be able to complete the application process.

Please allow 48 business hours before expecting to receive a confirmation/approval email.

Visit our webpage for more information and to review our handbooks and FAQs. www.mansfieldisd.org/quest.

Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. The QUEST team is happy to help and support you. You can contact them at 817-299-7596 or quest@misdmail.org

We look forward to serving your family this school year!

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MISD Offering Free Student Meals for 2021-22 School Year

Free meals for all Mansfield ISD students will continue for the 2021-22 school year.

Every MISD student is eligible for one free breakfast meal and one free lunch meal every school day through May 26, the last day of school.

Learners at all Mansfield ISD campuses can access their free meals in the cafeteria serving lines as usual during their designated meal periods. Second meals, additional entrees, sides and snacks will also be available for purchase.

The free meals are federally funded and are being made possible due to waivers placed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ensure all children have access to nutritious food.

Families that might qualify for the Free and Reduced Price School Meals program are still encouraged to submit an application for the 2021-22 school year because it provides valuable benefits and services to children.