It is crazy to think that it is already January 2026! I hope that all of you had an amazing holiday with rest, family, and time to just be in the moment.

I am so excited about this new year and all of the amazing ways that we can support each other.

The flyer below provides details on a Student Council opportunity for our 3rd - 5th grade students. Applications were due the last week in December.

We will vote on the 3rd-4th grade representatives and 5th grade officers very soon.

Mrs. Orts and Mrs. Bertino will be this year's sponsors.

As the school counselor, I am here to support your child’s academic success, social development, and emotional well-being. If you have a concern or feel your child may benefit from counseling support, please know that I am happy to partner with you. Check out the Spicewood School Counseling Google Site for more information or to make a referral.

We are excited to have Play Club two mornings a week! If you'd like to help monitor and hang out with our students on a Monday or Wednesday morning, use the link to sign up. If not employed by MFISD you must fill out a volunteer form (link on sign up) and check in at the office. 

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.

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.

Here are our attendance policies:

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!

Students will be released at 3:15 pm.

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

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.

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

1st Day Back: Tuesday, January 6th

Middle of the Year Assessments: 1/7-1/21

(Grades PreK4 - 5th grade)

Thursday, January 8th at 7:15 am Donuts with Grownups Breakfast

Friday, January 16 Perfect Attendance and Honor Roll Awards at 7:35am Assembly

Monday, January 19th: Holiday No School

Tuesday, January 20th at 3:45pm CEIC Meeting