Mt Peak Family,

We want to say a big THANK YOU to our PTO for providing shirts for all students! They will be coming home today with each student. Check out the PTO section below for more information.

Who’s ready for a weekend challenge?!🙋‍♀️ Get a $60 flat donation or $2 per lap donation before Monday and you’ll score a GOLDEN EDITION Dude Perfect keychain! 😮 Good luck!

Help us reach our $25,000 for Playground updates, science lab equipment, wall art, and Dino George ⬇️

1. SIGN UP your student(s) on MyBooster.com today.

2. SHARE with your family/friends using the SHARE tools on MyBooster.com.

3. GIVE a donation.

We’re currently at $19,866 towards our goal of $25,000. Every donation counts and brings us closer to Playground updates, science lab equipment, wall art, and Dino George for our students!

Reminder: Our big Mt Peak Fun Run is coming up on 09/27/2024!

Thank you again for supporting our school! Let's make this weekend a huge success!

$20,000: Egg Roulette, - (Waldroup, Cobb, Demar, McDonald)

$25,000: Human Sundae the Principal - Leading Fundraising class

Bonus - $30,000: Teacher Lip Sync Battle

Top 10 Students - Popsicles with Captain America

Top 3 Students Sundaes with the principal

Best regards,

Adam Henke

Principal

adam.henke@midlothianisd.org

We were able to use some of our fundraiser money from last year to purchase items for our new motor lab! A big thank you to all who donated! Don’t forget to get your student signed up for this years boosterthon going on now.

We reached our first goal of $10,000 which meant Kash got to pie Mr. Henke!

We met our $15,000 goal for our Boosterthon, so Ms. Fox class who has the highest percentage of registered student got to throw water balloons at coach! Thanks Coach for being such a good sport! #launchmpe

If we make it to $20,000 Ms. Waldroup, Mrs. McDonald, Mrs. Demar, and Mrs. Cobb will have to play egg roulette!

A big thanks to one of our DOGs (dads of great students) for helping us open cars door this morning! If you want to be a part scroll down to find all the information.

Exploring with a balance scale and using different manipulatives to see how heavy our apples are

4th Grade is separating mixtures and determining which tool works the best with different mixtures! Science is fun!

Mr. Lewiston's class is demonstrating how different mystery substances are soluble in water and using their observations to deduce what each substance is.

Mrs. Treibly’s classes enjoyed reading new books and Maker Space today.

Tuesday was our first Special Olympics Bowling practice!

First grade celebrated constitution day today and made constitution hats!

Kinder enjoyed the apple tasting this week!

Ray’s class is investigating with tools used to separate mixtures week!

In Mr. Lewiston’s class students are learning how to use the properties of matter to separate mixtures.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Midlothian ISD! For over 50 years, Hispanic Heritage Month has been celebrated in the United States from September 15 - October 15. Keep an eye out for student project spotlights as they explore the rich histories, cultures and contributions of the Hispanic and Latino communities!

Creativity and being bold and making your mark on the world! Mrs Cobb challenged her art classes to think about how to make their mark in art class. Coffee filters markers and water to create their individual masterpieces just like them.

115 3rd and 4th graders signed up for the new Adopt-a-Shelf program in the library. Students participating are assigned a shelf which they check on and maintain throughout the week. There will be weekly winners on how organized the shelf is. What a great way to show leadership and responsibility!

We are excited to share an opportunity to get involved with the school through our Father Figure volunteer group, DOGS. This group steps in to help whenever the need arises, whether it's assisting with the drop-off car line on Friday mornings or giving our staff a break during particularly cold or rainy weather. The commitment is flexible—you don't need to be there every Friday, but when you can participate, the kids and staff truly appreciate it.

We'll also have various opportunities throughout the school year to help out with setting up for school events. It's a great way to make a positive impact, and the kids love seeing the dads and father figures involved.

If you'd like to join, please click [this link] to sign up.

Background Checks

While completing a background check isn't mandatory, it's always a good idea to have one on file in case an event comes up that requires volunteer help inside the school. You can complete the Volunteer Background Check here.

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to email Mr. Henke at adam.henke@midlothianisd.org.

We would love to see a strong group of men involved at Mt. Peak, so please consider signing up!

September is National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month, and Midlothian ISD hopes to raise awareness of this chronic neurological condition.

Often called "water on the brain," over 1 million people, including both children and adults, are currently living with hydrocephalus in the United States. This condition involves an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, which can lead to increased intracranial pressure and a range of symptoms. This month, let's come together to spread awareness, support research, and educate ourselves and others about hydrocephalus

We would love you to follow along during the week for updates of what is happening at Mt Peak. You can follow along on Facebook There is an imposter site. So, please follow the one with a picture of the school in the header.

The Mt Peak mission statement is the Mt Peak family will make a positive difference in the lives we touch by putting children first and challenging everyone to reach their full potential.

Our staff is working so hard for your kids! We would love for you to share the impact they are having on your child or any special information you would like to share. Please fill out this form for us.

Thank you!

Hello! It has been a great week as we have celebrated Start with Hello week as a campus! I have so enjoyed seeing and hearing smiles, waves, high fives, greetings and kind words at Mt. Peak each day. This was a great week to help us all remember that showing kindness and respect are important each and every day. Along that note, I will begin seeing classes on Monday as we dive deeper into the concept of bullying. We will be reviewing our Ripple Kindness program that is district wide in addition to determining if an act is mean, rude, or is true bullying. Please ask your children about our discussions and activities! Thank you so much for your continued support each and every day!

Wendy Waldroup

Counselor

What is Empathy?

Empathy is the ability to be aware of, understand, and be sensitive to another person’s feelings. Instead of focusing on how these feelings impact ourselves, empathy motivates us to focus on others and respond with care and compassion.

Why Focus on Empathy?

• Empathy builds a positive classroom culture. Empathy empowers students to learn to understand each other to build trust and safety in the classroom.
• Empathy strengthens community. Empathy helps students strengthen their relationships with classmates, other students and adults at school, and at home.
• Empathy prepares your students to be leaders in their community. The best leaders understand the people they lead and are able to show they care.

Empathy in Action:

• Take a different perspective. When you take a different perspective, you put aside your own feelings and reactions to see the situation through another’s eyes.
• Put aside judgment. Take a pause, and rather than express conclusions about a situation based on what you see, step back and consider other things you may still need to know or understand.
• Communicate that you understand. Instead of giving advice, respond with reflective phrases like, “It sounds like you...” or “I hear that you...” to express that you understand and care.

Mark your calendars! Check back regularly for updates and new events added

Oct 8: 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 3rd School Performance & PTO meeting

Dec 10: 6:00 PM 5th School Performance & PTO Meeting

Feb 11: PTO Meeting

Mar 6: PTO Meeting

Apr 1: 6:00 PM 1st Grade Performance & PTO Meeting

Apr 17: PTO Auction

May 15: PTO meeting voting for new board members

PTO has done a great job working on getting everyone a Mt Peak grade level shirt. Below is a picrture of the shirts. Also a big thank you to the sponsors for making it all happen!

Midlothian ISD Athletics Hall of Honor is thrilled to announce the second annual Hall of Honor 5K and Fun Run, set to take place on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Midlothian ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium. This exciting community event celebrates and honors the legacy of outstanding athletes, coaches, teams, and community supporters from Midlothian ISD.

The Fun Run will kick off at 8:00 a.m., followed by the 5K Race at 8:15 a.m. Participants of all ages are encouraged to join in this family-friendly event, whether you’re a seasoned runner or looking for a fun morning out with friends and family.

The Hall of Honor 5K and Fun Run not only promotes health and wellness in our community but also raises funds to support the Midlothian ISD Athletics Hall of Honor Scholarship Fund. Proceeds from the event will help provide scholarships for graduating MISD student-athletes and help promote the annual induction banquet.

Event Details:

- Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024

- Location: Midlothian ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium

- Packet Pick-Up / Day of Registration: 7:00 a.m.

- Fun Run Start Time: 8:00 a.m.

- 5K Start Time: 8:15 a.m.

Participants can register online at www.midlothianhoh.com or on-site on the day of the event. Early registration is encouraged to secure your spot and T-shirt size (Virtual Runner Options are available).

Join us in celebrating the spirit of Midlothian ISD Athletics and honoring those who have made significant contributions to our athletics programs. We invite everyone to lace up their running shoes and be a part of this exciting day!

For more information, to register, or to become a sponsor, please visit www.midlothianhoh.com.

Together, let’s make this year’s Hall of Honor 5K and Fun Run an event to remember!

Per MISD Athletics,

• Families should enter through Gate A.
• Free admission is available only for campus students. Parents are required to purchase a ticket.
• Students can either show their student ID or wear a campus spirit shirt for entry.

• MISD enforces a Clear Bag Policy.

• Please note that outside drinks (including tumblers) and food are not permitted.

A campus administrator will be on duty at Gate A to welcome families and answer any questions that may come up. Thank you! It is going to be a fun season, and I cannot wait to see the kids at the big game!

Mt Peak has a great director and would love to serve you. Register here for after-school childcare.

If you believe you have opted into the text alert feature and are not receiving text messages, go to your Skyward Family Access account and click on “Skylert” to verify your contact information. Update information if needed and allow 24 hours for our systems to recognize your changes. You should begin receiving text alerts and emails.

If you unsubscribed to receiving email notification please complete this form (https://forms.gle/3sUmoWnjT7S7cpx27) to re-activate your email notifications.

All Texas school districts are required by law to distribute information to parents and guardians about the safe storage of firearms. House Bill 3, Section 19 added Section 37.222 to the Texas Education Code, which requires the Texas School Safety Center, in collaboration with the Texas Department of Public Safety, to provide information and resources to school districts for the purpose of disseminating the information to parents. The Texas DPS launched a Keep ‘Em Safe Texas website that provides safety resources, materials, and tips for practicing safe gun storage to prevent accidents and keep children safe. Remember, a gun should be stored unloaded in a safe or locked container, with ammunition stored elsewhere. You can learn more and find additional resources from the Texas Department of Public Safety at https://safegunstoragetexas.com.

Below are resources that have been previously shared with parents/students with accessing and logging in to district resources. As we approach mid year we wanted to share them again.

UPDATE this

• 24-25 Quickstart Guide for MISD Students [Grades 4-12]
  
• 24-25 Quickstart Guide for MISD Students [Grade 3]
• 24-25 Quickstart Guide for MISD Students [Grades K-2]
• 24-25 Quickstart Guide for Skyward Family Access
• How to Set Up Parent Canvas Observer Account
  
• 24-25 Student Guide to Canvas in the Classroom

Does your student need MISD school bus transportation? All students must have a current Bus Rider Contract on file for each year. All contracts received by the July 12 deadline will secure route information and transportation for the first week of school. Contracts received after July 12 are being processed on a first come, first served basis and transportation is not guaranteed for the first week of school.

If you have not submitted a contract for your student, please fill one out and return to the Transportation Department by emailing to bus_contracts@midlothianisd.org or by delivering to 601 E. Avenue E, Midlothian. Please remember that your student cannot ride the bus until their contract is processed.

Dear MISD Families,

You may have received this information directly from your campus, but we want to ensure all MISD families know about an update and opportunity from our Child Nutrition Department. Please disregard this message if you have already applied for free/reduced-price school meals for the 2023-24 school year.

Students who participated in the free/reduced-price meals program during the previous school year in Midlothian ISD could continue receiving free/reduced-price meals for the first 30 days of school. This 30-day grace period has now ended, and a new application must be submitted. Students will no longer receive free/reduced-price meals without application approval for the 2023-24 school year.

Please click here to visit the MISD Child Nutrition Department website for more information on school meals and to apply for the free/reduced-price meals program.

If you have any questions or need assistance, you can reach our Child Nutrition Department by emailing mandie.tucker@midlothianisd.org or calling (469) 856-5390.

MISD Communications

Midlothian ISD uses Skyward Family Access for enrollment and to give parents real-time data about their student's grades, attendance, assignments, and more. Alerts can be set to individual preferences and information.

Skyward Family Access: 23-24 Quickstart Guide for Skyward Family Access

September 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

5201 FM 663

Midlothian, Texas 76065

469-856-6300

https://mtpeak.midlothianisd.org/