Mesquite Parent Newsletter

Thank you!!! Thank you!!! Thank you for the patience and understanding during dismissal the past few days. We apologize for the inconvenience and frustration it caused. We believe the process is now working safely and efficiently.

We have received questions from parents new to TBP regarding TBP’s dress code, particularly with respect to policies around sweaters, hair styles, jewelry and shoes.

TBP’s Dress Code and Uniform requirements are available online at http://www.trinitybasin.com/uniforms.

Direct links to TBP’s Dress Code are provided below for your convenience:

· English

· Spanish:

As a reminder, the following are some of the policies related to sweaters, hair styles, jewelry and shoes in TBP’s Dress Code:

· Sweaters

o Permitted: Solid navy blue zip or button cardigan sweater or sweater vest

· Hair styles:

o Male hairstyles must be above the collar, ears and eyebrows. Hair must be appropriately tapered on sides and top of head. Dreadlocks and braids are allowed, but must be above the collar, ears and eyebrows. No ponytails are allowed. Face must be clean shaven.

o Not acceptable: Altered hair color (including highlights); distracting hairstyles including but not limited to faux hawks, designs shaved in hair, excessive spikes, etc.; distracting or large hair accessories are also not acceptable

· Jewelry

o Hair bows or accessories should be the uniform plaid, navy blue, white or yellow

o Hair beads and threads may be worn by students in 4th grade and below; they may be navy blue or white and must be a discreet amount so as to not distract

o Neutral-colored ponytail holders are acceptable.

o 1 watch with silver, gold or neutral band

o 1 pair pierced earrings - solid stud type (gold, silver, or gemstone…) to be worn only in ear lobes

o 1 small ring per hand

o Necklaces must be tucked inside shirt

· Shoes

o For girls: Black dress shoes with heels no more than one inch high; shoes must have black soles

o For boys: Black dress shoes with a black rubber sole

o Note: Boots, chukkas, athletic shoes, boat shoes, Toms, Vans, Converse and Keds are not considered dress shoes for boys or girls

o Not acceptable: Athletic shoes (except during P.E. and recess)

o See Dress Code for Spirit Day dress options.

As always, should you have any questions regarding TBP policies or procedures, please contact us by phone at (817) 458-4222 or by email at panolareceptionist@trinitybasin.net.

Parents,

We were very excited to welcome back our titans to school today!

Now that we have started back to school, we wanted to make you aware that in a few minutes you will be receiving an email with login information for TBP’s new mobile app by Blackboard.

In addition to providing you many types of information about TBP in your preferred language, after you log in, this app will allow you to have real-time communication with your child’s teacher(s). To learn more about this tool, called Blackboard Reach, the following is an overview video which covers some of the highlight of this exciting communications tool: https://youtu.be/_QzmzsjVQO8

So that you don’t miss a single message, if you haven’t done so yet, please download the TBP Mobile App at https://trinitybasin.parentlink.net/smartlink/

Once downloaded to your mobile device, you can use the login credentials emailed to you to log into the Family Access tool. Alternatively, if you use the same email account with TBP as you use with Google, Facebook, or Apple, you can also login using your Google, Facebook or Apple credentials.

If you do not receive a login email and cannot login with Google, Facebook, or Apple, your campus will be able to provide you with a printout of your login information later this week.

As a district, we will be going through a bit of an “onboarding” phase as the semester begins as both parents and faculty sign on to these amazing new communication tools. Thus, we ask for your patience as we work through the transitional phase at the start of the semester.

If you have questions or need support, please contact helpdesk@trinitybasin.net for assistance.

September 23rd- Staff Development No School for students

September 23rd- End of six weeks

September 26th- Beginning of 2nd six weeks

TBP Mesquite: https://www.trinitybasin.com/mesquite

TBP Mesquite Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mesquitecampus

TBP Mesquite Parent Teacher Organizationhttps://www.facebook.com/TBPMPSO:

In Texas, students who are enrolled in a public school are

required to attend school unless otherwise exempted by

law. Law states students must be present 90 percent of the

school year to receive credit for the grade. Students who

are in attendance for fewer than 90 percent of the days the

class is offered shall not be given credit for the class.

We ask that school excuses be turn in the day student is back at campus.

Excessive absences can result in truancy and withdrawal from TBP.

Early dismissal also affect student performance and achievement. Therefore, students with excessive early dismissals will be referred to the Attendance Committee to determine appropriate actions to ensure student success.