We will not have school tomorrow. Please stay safe and warm. Let us know if you need anything. |
Teachers were able to nominate a couple of students from their class who have shown academic growth and/or academic excellence. The student was recognized during the day on Friday with their Celebration ticket, for some extra fun time with Mrs. Brantley, and a coupon to TXB for a fun drink. Congrats! |
The Spring Picture Day has changed to Wednesday, January 28th. The company needed to move our date. |
On Thursday, February 5th our 3rd and 5th graders will have a STAAR Language Arts Field Test. This will not be an official score for the student, but a chance for the state to test out questions for future tests.
We will use it as a day for students to practice getting comfortable with the online platform.
Note that this does not apply to 4th grade.
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🩺 Nurse’s Corner: Staying Healthy at School
Keeping our school community healthy is a team effort! Here are some simple ways students and families can help reduce the spread of illness:
🧼 Wash Hands Often
- Use soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating and after using the restroom.
- If soap and water aren’t available, use hand sanitizer with help from an adult.
🤧 Cover Coughs & Sneezes
- Cough or sneeze into a tissue or elbow, not hands.
- Throw tissues away right after use and wash hands.
🚫 Don’t Share Personal Items
- Please don’t share water bottles, food, utensils, lip balm, hats, brushes, or combs.
- Label personal items to help avoid mix-ups.
🪮 Prevent the Spread of Lice
- Avoid head-to-head contact during play, reading, or group activities.
- Do not share hats, hair accessories, headphones, helmets, or brushes.
- Check your child’s hair regularly, especially if there is an increase in lice in the community.
🏡 Stay Home When Sick
- If your child has a fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or isn’t feeling well, keep them home to rest and recover.
- Returning to school when healthy helps protect friends and teachers.
💧 Healthy Habits Matter
- Get plenty of sleep, eat nutritious foods, and drink lots of water.
- Encourage kids to tell an adult if they’re not feeling well.
Thank you for helping keep our school a happy, healthy place to learn! Please contact the school nurse with any health questions or concerns.
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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 have Play Club twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays.
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.
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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:
- 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!
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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.
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If you have any questions about ACE, contact Shelby Prout at sprout@mfisd.org. |
Wednesday, January 28 - Picture Day (this is a change from the original date)
Friday, January 30 - Mustang of the Month
Friday, Jan. 30th - Multi Drill Practice at 1:30 pm
Monday, February 2: Student No School - Staff Work Day
Thursday, February 5th: 3rd and 5th grade STAAR Field Test day.
Friday, February 6th: SMART Smiles
Friday, February 6th: "Spill the Tea with Brantley" - #3 Family Info session after assembly.
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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
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