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Spicewood Spark 4/26/26

Posted Date: 04/26/26 (06:00 PM)


The Spicewood Spark

April 26, 2026

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

Last STAAR test is this Tuesday!

3rd-5th grades have their final STAAR Math test this week.

The test is this Tuesday, April 28th.

Please make sure that students do not have appointments on these days. It will also be closed campus days for eating lunch with any 3rd-5th graders.


Registration is paused...Please read.


Due to an unforeseen issue, new and returning student registration will be closed for two weeks. Marble Falls ISD is working to remedy the issue and will reopen the new and returning student registration system by Monday, May 4th.
 
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Debido a un imprevisto, el proceso de matriculación de estudiantes nuevos y de reingreso ha estará cerrado por dos semanas. El Distrito Escolar de Marble Falls está trabajando para solucionar este problema y reabrirá el sistema de registro para estudiantes nuevos y de reingreso el lunes 4 de mayo.
 
Gracias por su paciencia.

Reading Awards

Millionaires

Congrats to 4th grader Audrey Copeland and Kinder student Defne Kulgu for reaching 1,000,000 words on their Accelerated Reading.

They will enjoy the Millionaire trip in May.
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Lone Star Leadership Award

Mikhail Anaya was nominated for the Lone Star Leadership Award by his 5th grade SS/ ELA teacher, Mrs. Dickson. He will be enjoying this leadership camp this summer in the Houston and Galveston area. He will represent SWE well!

Drone Award

This past month, our 3rd graders were tasked with naming the Spicewood Fire Department's new drone. Our top 3 contestants were Benjamin Ojeda, "Rescue Wings," Harvey Fleming with "Speed," and Noah Gutierrez, "Angel Wings."

The winner was announced this past Friday. Noah's "Angel Wings" is the official name of the new drone. He proudly flew it and will be able to view his essay as it hangs in the firehouse for years to come.
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Spicewood Informative Topics

NEW - Want to Order Your School Supplies for next year?

This year, PTO will be offering an amazing opportunity for you to order your student's school supplies. This is a win-win.

  1. All supplies match the District's school supply list.
  2. The price is comparable to nearby stores.
  3. Delivered to your student's classroom by the first day of school.
  4. Proceeds will go to the PTO/ school as a fundraiser.
  5. Warranty of supplies such as headphones.

We hope that our families enjoy this new, fun way to be ready for the school year with no fuss, and to also raise money for the school.
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EPI WEBSITE (School ID SPI000)
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Last CEIC Meeting

On Monday, May 4th at 3:45 pm, in the library, Mrs. Brantley will host the final CEIC meeting of the year. This is a chance for the community, staff, and parents to come together to look at school goals and set new ones for next year.

Your input is always welcome.
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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. 
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Attendance - Yes!! Over 96% again!

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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, April 28th - STAAR Math 3-5th

Tuesday, April 28th - 1st Grade Fieldtrip

Wednesday, April 29th - Kinder Fieldtrip

Friday, May 1st - 4th grade Trip to Hatchery

Friday, May 1st - Safety and Mustang of the Month awards at assembly
  • School Lunch Hero Day

5/4 - 5/8 Teacher Appreciation Week

Monday, May 4th CEIC Meeting 3:45 pm in the Library
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