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Spicewood Spark 11/2

Posted Date: 11/02/25 (5:00 PM)

The Spicewood Spark

November 2, 2025

The theme "Ignite Your Brain" for Spicewood with a picture of an electrifying brain.
 

October - Mustang of the Month

Mustang of the month
Mustang of the month

Spicewood Informative Topics

STEM Night - Thursday, November 6th: 5:00pm-6:30pm

This Thursday, will be our Family STEM Engagement Night. We will open the doors at 5pm and end the evening at 6:30pm.

We are excited to have stations for families to complete that are hands on, fun, and create engaging opportunities to learn.

The Science Mill will also sponsor "Math Universe" stations. We are excited to partner with them for this evening.

Your student will get a ticket for every station that they complete We will have a drawing for prizes on Friday morning.
Stem Night Flyer

UIL Contest 11/8: Information

UIL

Turkey Trot

Coach Spelman sent home forms to purchase a Turkey Trot shirt. The attached picture provides all of the information you need for the event. We are excited to see them run and trot on Wednesday, November 19th, from 5:30-6:30 pm.
Turkey Trot Form
SPECIAL'S NEWSLETTER

Veterans Day Program 11/11

SWE will honor Veterans on 11/11 at a special assembly in the gym at 7:35 am that morning. Students will present a program put together by Mrs. Graham to show our appreciation to those who serve in our Armed Forces.

There will be a small reception afterwards to honor any Veteran that attends.

Thanksgiving Feast

Our SWE Thanksgiving Feast will be on Thursday, November 20th. If you purchased a ticket, they will be at the front lobby for you to take to the line after you ID check in.

If you do not purchase a ticket, we still welcome you to bring your lunch and join your child.
Thanksgiving Flyer

Counselor Corner

Nov. newletter

Spirit PTO Fundraiser

Starting November 6th-November 19th, ANY purchase from Flat Creek Estate - wine, wine club sign-ups, food from their restaurant, or stays in their Airbnb will give back 20% of its proceeds to Spicewood. Alcohol does not need to be purchased to participate.

When you check out, you will need to use the code "GIVE BACK MS" at the Flat Creek checkout.

The Jungle Book Kids Production

Spicewood Elementary has several kids that are participating in the production of "The Jungle Book Kids." The show times are Thursday, November 6th at 7pm, Friday, November 7th at 7pm, and Saturday, November 8th at 1pm. Tickets are $5, and children 3 and under are free. 
Jungle Book Poster

Attendance % for the Week

Attendance

Grow Your Brain - Be in School - On Time, Every Day!

We appreciate your ongoing support in helping your child succeed in school. One of the most important ways to set them up for success is by making sure they are at school every day and on time.

Every minute counts — when students arrive on time and attend regularly, they’re more connected to their learning, their classmates, and the routines that help their brains grow strong!

We understand that mornings can be busy and that illnesses do happen. If your child is feeling unwell, of course, we want them to rest and recover. But if they’re feeling well, being at school and arriving on time gives them the best chance to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.

Let’s work together to build great habits that support every student’s learning and growth. 

Here are our attendance policies:

  • Our school day begins at 7:45 AM.
  • Any arrival after 8:00 AM or before the end of the school day is considered a partial absence and will count as unexcused unless you have a medical/ counselor note.
  • If your child is sick, please call the school nurse or office to notify us. They can be excused by a medical professional or by our nurse, Mrs. Garrett, if she assesses them.
  • If your child is absent, notify the school by phone or email. The district policy will allow up to 3 excused "notified" absences for things like unexpected sicknesses.
  • To have an absence excused by a professional, bring to school or email (ssims@mfisd.org) a note from a doctor, dentist, or counselor.

For unexcused absences:
You will receive an automated district email when your child has three unexcused absences. After five to seven unexcused absences, you'll get another notification and a call from the school to sign a Truancy Prevention Form. On the 10th unexcused absence, your child is considered truant.

This policy applies to all students enrolled in public school, ages 3 and older.

If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Carpenter or Mrs. Brantley. Let's work together to ensure your child is on time and ready to learn!

End of Day:

Students will be released at 3:15 pm.

RIDE CHANGES: If you have a ride change, notify Sarah Sims at ssims@mfisd.org.

Send a ride change email BEFORE 2:45pm.

PLEASE NOTIFY THE OFFICE EVERY TIME THERE IS A CHANGE. Following this procedure for ride changes is necessary to ensure that students go to the correct pick-up place for dismissal.

ACE

If you have any questions about ACE, contact Shelby Prout at sprout@mfisd.org.
ACE Link

Upcoming Dates:

Thursday, November 6th: Family Night with "Math Universe" Activities sponsored by Science Mill.

Saturday, November 8: UIL Competition @ Marble Falls Elementary

Tuesday, November 11 - Veterans Day Program to Honor those who have served or are currently serving - 7:35am in the Gym. Reception for Veterans following the program.

Thursday, November 20th: Thanksgiving Lunch

Thanksgiving Holiday: No school November 24-28
Click HERE to VOLUNTEER at SWE
PTO Volunteer Form
There is a picture of a brain that has lightning bolts.

Question or concerns?

Per Senate Bill 12, parents may submit comments to the Campus or District Administration; their contact info can be found in the ParentSquare app. You also have the option to submit comments to the School Board via ParentSquare.

If you have any other questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us at (830) 798-3675.

Office Contacts:
Tiffany Brantley, Principal
tbrantley@mfisd.org

Misty Carpenter, Assistant Principal
mcarpenter@mfisd.org

Emily Copeland, Counselor
ecopeland@mfisd.org

Maggie Garrett, Nurse
mgarrett@mfisd.org

Sarah Sims, Registrar/ Attendance
ssims@mfisd.org