The Star Gazette October 14th
I am thrilled to introduce myself as the new Family Liaison. I am excited to be a part of this incredible community in a new way. As a mom of four wonderful children, I understand firsthand the joys and challenges that come with balancing family life and education. In our household, we are also big animal lovers - with three cats, two dogs, and occasionally foster pets, keeping us busy!
I have had the privilege of working in this district for the past five years, and I am eager to use that experience to help and support families in any way I can. Outside of work, I enjoy dancing, staying active, and lending a hand wherever it's needed. I plan to bring that same enthusiasm for fun and fitness into our activities at the family center.
I look forward to creating opportunities for students and families to grow together, connect, and succeed. Whether through events, workshops, or just a friendly conversation, I am here to help support our school community.
Let's make this year a great one - full of fun, fitness, and family!
Warmly,
Ms. Davalos
Our teachers and students in grades K-4 utilize i-Ready in the classroom.
What is i-Ready?
i-Ready is an online program for reading and mathematics that will help your student’s teacher(s) determine your student’s opportunities for growth, personalize their learning, and monitor progress throughout the school year.
Mahanay Walker Dismissal Protocol
Solo Walkers
Students in grades 1st-4th will need a signed permission slip to walk home without a parent. Solo walkers will be escorted by staff members to the crosswalk on High Star. Parents are not allowed to remove students from the line. You may wait across the street for your student.
Walkers to Be Met
All Pre-K, Kindergarten, and students in grades 1-4 without a signed permission slip must be picked up by parents who are displaying a red walker placard.
Parents should form a line behind the cones in the designated walker area, ensuring their red walker placards are displayed. A staff member will call for students to be released to the parent holding the placard.
Parents without placards must go to the front office with a valid ID to have their child released.
Early Pick Up
Early Pickups MUST be made prior to 2:30 p.m. Students will not be released until 3:20 p.m., dismissal time. Students picked up prior to dismissal are considered as being absent for part of the school day, similar to a morning tardy, unless the school receives a doctor’s note within three school days.
Bus Riders
All students will be assigned 2 SMART tags at the start of each year.
• One tag must remain attached to the student’s backpack. Bus riders use these tags to scan on and off the bus using an iPad. Using specialized software, the district can then track which students are on the busses and ensure that drivers know each child’s appropriate bus stop. Parents may sign up to receive text messages regarding bus stop arrival times. SMART tags on backpacks are also used by all students as a breakfast meal tag. More information on bus stops, SMART tags, and kindergarten bus procedures is available on the district website at www.aliefisd.net/o/aisd/page/transportation.
• The second SMART tag will be used in school as your child’s picture ID. Students are expected to wear these tags daily. They are used for book checkout in the library and for scanning in during lunch. Badges increase safety and allow all adults, including substitutes, to be able to call children by their names.
If either of your child’s SMART tags is lost or damaged, a $5.00 replacement fee is required.
- Any solid color collared shirts
- Pants or knee-length shorts (khaki, navy, or blue jeans)
- Leggings may not be worn unless they are worn under a skirt or dress.
- Dresses and skirts must be knee-length (Khaki or navy)
- Fridays are college shirt day! Wear the college shirt of your choice!
- Mahanay School Shirts can be worn any day of the week.
- Jeans may be worn with a Mahanay School Shirt any day of the week.
- Shoes: Close-toed shoes- No Crocs
Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE)
A Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) allows voters to approve additional local and state funding for the district’s day-to-day operations without creating new debt. Unlike bonds, the funds stay within the community and are supplemented by state funds annually. Learn more about the Alief ISD 2024 VATRE at
