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Spicewood Spark 3/29/26

Posted Date: 03/29/26 (06:00 PM)


The Spicewood Spark

March 29, 2026

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

PARENT SURVEY ONLY 5 MIN.

Please scan below to take the School Climate Survey.

You have until April 10th to get this done. I would love 100% participation from our families.

There was an email that you received last week called Sogolystics. This is the email that also has the survey link.

Celebrations

Spotlight On Excellence

SWE recognized our amazing counselor, Emily Copeland, at last Monday's Board Meeting. She has been a driving force of greatness for our community. From Play Club to her Solution-Focused counseling, she is quite a shining star.

Mustang and Safety of the Month

safety bear awards
student of the month

Celebration in Growing Our Brains

Today was a day when teachers celebrated all of the ways that we can grow our brains. From helping a friend in class, to studying, to mastering our letter sounds, to 100% on a math test. These kiddos had fun celebrating with Mrs. Brantley. **A couple of kiddos are missing, but will get their pictures in next week.
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Spicewood Informative Topics

A, AB, Perfect Attendance Awards

We will do the 3rd Quarter Grades and Attendance Awards on Friday, April 10, at the assembly at 7:35 am.

PreK- Kinder Roundup - SPREAD THE WORD!!

Registration for NEW STUDENTS will open on April 1st.

On Thursday, April 9th we will have a PreK and Kinder Round Up with School Tours, bus tours, and treats.

It will be in the SWE Cafeteria from 4:30pm-6:30pm.

Registration for RETURNING students will begin towards the end of April. These dates are TBA.
April 9th PreK-Kinder Roundup
Easter fund.
Maker Space

Counselor Corner

Request for Counseling

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.
School Counseling Google Site

Play Club Information and Volunteer sign up

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. 
PLAY CLUB VOLUNTEER
Play Club

Attendance

attendance
Attendance Flyer

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.

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!

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:

Tuesday, March 31 - 3rd GT Field Trip

Wednesday, April 1 - 4th GT Field Trip

APRIL 1ST - NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION BEGINS

Thursday, April 2 - 5th GT Field Trip

Friday, April 3rd - No School

Monday, April 6th - No School

Week of April 6th - Appreciations
Librarian Day and Assistant Principal Week

Thursday, April 9th - PreK and Kinder Round up in the SWE Cafeteria 4:30 pm-6:30 pm (Tell your friends)

Friday, April 10th: 9 Weeks Awards (A's. A/B, and Perfect Attendance)

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