MISD to focus on internet safety during Digital Citizenship Week

Empowering students to think critically and make informed choices about how they create, communicate, and treat others in the ever-evolving, 24/7 digital world is a priority for the district.  Students need to know the decisions they make communicating on the Internet contribute to their digital identity, or digital tattoo.

With this purpose in mind, Midlothian ISD is declaring the week of October 1-5, Digital Citizenship Week. Campuses will focus on themes tied to Internet safety through daily activities and instruction.

Daily Themes

• Monday – Copyright & Fair Use –

• Tuesday – Digital Etiquette

• Wednesday – Digital Safety

• Thursday – Cyberbullying

• Friday – Digital Footprint

Parents wanting to learn more about what they can do at home to help their child become a responsible Digital Citizen can view these sites for more information.

National PTA

FBI: A Parent’s Guide to Internet Safety

On Guard Online

All MISD Schools Meet AYP Status

2012 AYP Requirements Rise

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released the Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) status on August, 8 2012. The Federal Government, through No Child Left Behind (NCLB), measures all public schools and districts through an annual evaluation rating of either “Meets AYP” or “Missed AYP.”

According to the TEA, only 44% of Texas schools met AYP targets. In Midlothian ISD, all nine campuses met AYP with a total of 96% passed reading/English language arts (ELA) test and 93% passed the mathematics test.  The graduation and attendance rates were also part of the criteria.

Midlothian ISD as a district missed AYP based on math performance.  This is the second year the district missed AYP in math and must submit a district improvement plan to the state as well as send letters to parents notifying them of the AYP status.

The 2012-13 performance standards to meet AYP will be 93% in ELA and 92% in math.  A 100% proficiency on both tests will be required by 2014 – a goal that will be challenging for all school districts.

MISD teachers will continue to help all students attain their personal level of success filled with 21st century learning opportunities.

TEA will release final AYP data by December.  For more information, visit www.tea.state.tx.us/ayp.

View Parent Notification Letter: School Improvement Program (SIP) [PDF]

First-Day Enrollment Packet Now Online!

For the first time, Midlothian ISD is offering the ability to sign off on its first day forms/packets electronically. In order to conserve paper and printer supplies, MISD has elected to move to a paperless system. If parents are unable to complete this process online, there are computers in the A.H. Meadows Library for public use. (Library Hours: Monday-Wednesday 8am-6pm, Thursday 8am-8pm, Friday 8am-4pm and Saturday 10am-4pm.)

This is a new technology resource that gives parents secure online access to validate/update the necessary enrollment forms in English or Spanish. If parents do not plan to re-enroll their child in MISD next year, please promptly notify MISD by writing “Not Returning” across the parent letter received in the mail and return it to the child’s current campus.

Click here for more information and to complete the packet >

Meet The Teacher Night is August 23

Mark your calendars: MISD’s annual Meet The Teacher night will be Thursday, August 23. Below are the times for each elementary campus:

J.A. Vitovsky Elementary: 6:30 -7:30 p.m. for K – 5th grade

J.R. Irvin Elementary: 6:30-7:30 p.m. for K – 5th grade

LaRue Miller Elementary:
6:00-6:45 p.m. for 3rd – 5th grade
6:45-7:30 p.m. for K – 2nd grade (Head Start)

Longbranch Elementary:
5:30-6:15 p.m. for K – 2nd grade
6:15-7:00 p.m. for 3rd – 5th grade

Mt. Peak Elementary: 6:30-7:30 p.m. for Pre K – 5th grade

T.E. Baxter Elementary:
5:30-6:15 p.m. for K – 2nd grade (PPCD & Pre K)
6:30-7:15 p.m. for 3rd – 5th grade

We look forward to seeing everyone!

Not too early for Back 2 School!

Our Back 2 School page has been updated for the upcoming school year, with school supply lists, immunization requirements, orientation and Meet The Teacher dates and times and more!

MISD Celebrates Success

The district is proud to recognize students and teachers for their outstanding achievements and contributions during the 2011-2012 school year.

District Achievements

• MISD Energy Management initiative has saved the district over $185,000 since June 2011
• Superior Achievement on Financial Rating
• 5-Star Rating on TX Comptroller of Public Accounts
• Servant Leaders Tami Lowman, Vitovsky Elementary Marlen Pinto, WGMS
• Safe Bus Driver Award: Danny Hemphill
• Googled Certified Teacher: Ann Witherspoon, FSMS
• National Merit Commended Scholars: Andrew Hernandez, Rachel Hurst and Noah Rodgers
• National Hispanic Scholar: Andrew Hernandez
• Pantherettes: 1st Runner-Up Duet at Regional Competition
• U.I.L. Academics: Regional and State Qualifiers
  

  Middle School CMPS E3 Team

• High School Community Problem Solvers 1st place in Education Category
• Middle School Community Problem Solvers International Competition Qualifiers >
• Ellis Co. Photo Contest Winners: Roger Ward, Emma Germany and Taylor Tewalt
• Duke University Talent Identification Program: Six 7th graders awarded State Recognition
• FFA: Farm Business Management Team: 2nd at State Competition
• Panther Regiment: Superior Ratings at U.I.L. Regional

•  Distinguished Campus Performance Award: J.A. Vitovsky Elementary >

  

  JAV Principal Cherie Wagoner with the Distinguished Campus Performance Award

• FSMS Choirs received all “1’s” at Sandy Lake Competition
• WGMS Tenor/Bass Boys Choir: Honored at Texas Music Educators Association
• MHS Select Women’s Choir: Superior Ratings at South Padre Island Competition
• MHS A Cappella Choir: Superior Ratings & Best Overall Choir
• MHS Panther Pride Newspaper: National Award from Scholastic Press Association
• Panther Cheerleaders: Top Honors at Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader National Competition

Athletic Achievements

• Baseball: 5 Academic All-State, 8 Academic All-District, and 7 All-District
• Cross Country Teams: Regional Qualifiers
• Football: 18 Academic All-District, 8 All-District
• Powerlifting: Girls 8 State Qualifiers
• Golf: Boys 3 Academic All-District, 2 Tournament Championships; Girls 3 Tourney Championships, 5

Academic All-District, 1 Academic All-State

• Soccer: Boys 3 Academic All-State, 2 All-Region, 12 All-District; Girls 5A District Champions >
• Softball: Bi-District Qualifiers, 8 All-District, and 7 Academic All-District
• Track & Field: 3 State Qualifiers >
• Volleyball Bi-District Qualifier, 12 Academic All-District, 8 All-District
•  Tennis: Boys District Champion, 4 Academic All-State; Girls District Champions
• Wrestling: Boys – 4 Regional Qualifiers, Girls – 1 Regional Qualifier

Lessons Galore at the Educational Showcase

The district curriculum is based on guided lessons designed by teachers who provide engaging work for students on a daily basis. These lessons are showcased at the annual Educational Showcase held at Midlothian High School. Over 2,000 visitors journeyed through 100 booths with students demonstrating lessons on static electricity, Texas history, math concepts and other K-12 projects in all content areas. Throughout the evening, student performance groups took part in acting, singing and a variety of musical selections. View the Educational Showcase photo gallery

Educational Showcase: Hollywood Style!

Midlothian ISD will host the sixth annual K-12th Educational Showcase on Monday, May 21 from 6-8pm at Midlothian High School. Parents and community members are invited to watch students present their engaging lessons in all subject areas. Throughout the evening, student performance groups will take part in acting, singing and playing musical selections. View flyer for more information. [PDF]

Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, May 7-11

In recognition of National Teacher Appreciation Week, please join us as we honor more than 470 classroom teachers for their dedicated service and commitment to 7,524 students. Many campuses have planned special events during the week to recognize their own teachers with support from parent-teacher organizations and other school staff. Teachers fill many roles as listeners, explorers, role models, motivators and mentors. We encourage you to thank-a-teacher today.

Athletic Physicals For 2012-13 School Year

The MISD Athletic Department has scheduled athletic physicals for students who are entering 6-12 grades and will be involved in pre-athletics/athletics for the 2012-13 school year on Saturday, May 5th from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. All questions may be directed to Head Athletic Trainer, Greg Goerig, in the Athletic Office at 972-775-8174. This is a great opportunity for parents and students of MISD.

View Parent Letter. [PDF]

Download the middle and high school packets [PDF] for the 2012-2013 year.