Huskies in the Know

• Monday, August 16th-Deadline to register for 12 Week Virtual Option (11:59pm)

• Wednesday, August 18th-First Day of School (in person learning)
• Wednesday, August 25th-First Day of School (virtual learning)
• Wednesday, September 1st-Title I Parent Meeting @6pm (Cafeteria)
• Friday, September 3rd/Monday, September 6th-No School

If you still need to complete registration, please visit the school Monday-Friday between 8:00am and 4:00pm

The elders in my family always told me that "time flies". As a child, I felt that the days dragged on endlessly-especially when I was greatly anticipating a milestone event. Now that I am significantly older, I realize exactly what they meant. It seems like I blinked, and summer was over. We just said goodbye to the 20-21 school year and are now quickly approaching 21-22.

With this year, I know there is anxiety. There are a lot of "what ifs". There are unknowns and certainties. There is relief for some and fear for others. Regardless of where you are, know that your Husky family has your back. We are here to support you and your child, and we promise that we will do everything in our power to help make you all feel safe, valued, appreciated, and heard. We want you to be involved, because the school cannot live apart from the community. This weekly newsletter will always keep you "In the Know".

So as you prepare to send your 5th or 6th grader to our campus, remember to cherish every moment with them. Take those "back to school" pictures. Give them a kiss. Tell them "I love you" as they leave the house or exit the car. Remember, it goes by quickly.

Let's have an amazing year!

Love,

Mrs. Thomas

• Please remember to use the appropriate grade level lane for drop off and pick up
• Doors open at 8:00am. The tardy bell rungs at 8:30am. Dismissal is at 4:00pm
• 5th grade students will enter the through the front of the building under the awning (not the front doors)
• 6th grade students will enter the building through the farthest door on the left (when facing the building)
• Please do not drop students off in the back of the building
• Parents will not be allowed to walk their student into the building (we will take good care of them :-)
• Students can bring their teacher supplies (if purchased) to their first period teacher
• Staff will be available throughout the building to help students navigate to their classes
• Lockers will be assigned to students by their teacher
• In the morning, students may either eat breakfast in the cafeteria or report to the gym. After this week, the library will be open in the mornings for students from 800am-820am.
• All students will need to have a book with them to read. The expectation for the mornings no matter where you go is for students to be reading.
• Breakfast and lunch are free for all students this year

All students who attended Mansfield ISD in the 2020-2021 school year are highly encouraged to complete the Returning Student Online Registration and provide proof of residency prior to the start of school in order to streamline the process.

You may access the returning student online registration by logging into Family Access via the following link:

https://skywardsis.mansfieldisd.org/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsEAplus/fwemnu01.w

*Please be sure to select the RETURNING STUDENT ONLINE REGISTRATION button once logged into Family Access. (NOTE: The NEW STUDENT ONLINE ENROLLMENT is only for students who did not finish the 2020-2021 school year at ANY Mansfield ISD campus.)

If you are unable to do an online enrollment please contact either the office or Melissa Guerra to make an appointment. 817-299-2700 or melissaguerra@misdmail.org.

Proof of Residency can be emailed to Icenhower_POR@misdmail.org.

PLEASE NOTE: Each campus has their own email address, so if you have multiple students at different campuses, you will need to send a separate POR to each campus’ email.

Satisfactory proof of residence includes:

Electric, Gas, or Water Bill – with May service dates or later
Newly Established Residency in last 30 days includes:

Lease Agreement
The lease agreement may be acceptable if it is new (30 days or less).
Is used when you do not have a utility bill and the lease states bills are paid by lessor.
Other documentation may be requested when a utility bill is not available.
The lease agreement must list the student occupants.

Any of the above forms of proof of residency utilized by MISD residents must show a service address. Lease agreements must show a beginning and ending date and the address of the property with signatures from both the lessor and lessee. Families who have a contract on a home that will close within 45 days of the beginning of school, will need to confer with Student Services on applicable Board Policies and guidelines for enrollment. Failure to provide the necessary documentation may result in enrollment delays or withdrawal from school.

Mrs. Douglas, 6th Grade (pictured L)

Mrs. Cottle, 5th Grade (pictured R)

The following ongoing protocols will be adhered to for the safety of students, staff members and families to prevent and mitigate the spread of communicable diseases:
For a COVID-19 positive case that was diagnosed or lab confirmed, the student or staff member will:

• Isolate at home until:
• Ten days have passed since symptoms began or since positive test results
• Fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication
• Improvement in symptoms
• For a suspected COVID-19 case, the student or staff member will be required to exclude themselves for the following symptoms using the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) COVID-19 clinical criteria:
• At least two of the following symptoms: fever (measured or subjective), chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, congestion or runny nose; OR
• At least one of the following symptoms; cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, new loss of taste or smell AND
• No alternative diagnosis is more likely
• Individual would isolate at home 10 days OR
• May provide negative test results OR
• May submit a healthcare professional’s note clearing the individual to return before 10 days have passed
• For more health information, visit https://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/health-services/communicable-diseases

Parents, please do not bring or have fast food delivered to your student. If your child has forgotten his/her lunch, the district is providing free lunch for all students; therefore, they will still be able to eat.

In order to keep our students and staff safe, no visitors will be allowed in the building. This includes walking your child to class on the first day and eating lunch with your child. You must have an appointment.

*This is different than having an appointment and/or being called to come pick up your child due to illness or other circumstances.

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