UIL Academics
Congratulations to our learners who earned a spot on the JKSA UIL Academics teams! The MISD Middle School UIL Tournament will be on February 7-8, 2025. More information about the UIL tournament days will be shared directly with our competitors in a few weeks.
In the meantime, our UIL teams should use the UIL Canvas course at this link. Learners can prepare for UIL Academics on their own time or form practice groups with friends. Learners can access our UIL Canvas course anytime, anywhere and prepare at home – or they can use time during iSTEM to prepare while at school.
Questions about JKSA UIL events or contests can be directed to BlakeLindsey@misdmail.org
Calling all Engineers (and other STEM Careers): We are in need of many volunteers to present during Engineers Week!
We are currently looking for volunteers who are willing to come to our 6th-8th grade campus and present a 25-minute interactive hands-on presentation or demonstration about their career or industry on Tuesday, February 18th, or Wednesday, February 19th. If possible, presentations are repeated four times from 9am-11am to groups of up to 25 learners on the day you are available to present. Guests from any STEM-related fields are welcome (not only engineers). If you or someone you know is interested in coming and presenting, please complete this form. If you have any questions, please contact Lianne Lindsey at LianneLindsey@misdmail.org.
Approved Volunteer Application
All chaperones must be approved by MISD each school year before participating on a field trip. Please use the link below to complete the online form. Select STEM Academy as the campus.
https://mansfield.quickapp.pro/apply/applicant/new/5108?_ref=qap_session_b898703148076a4f01340873f562b537a8f9297b3a42b968490ada49945b4083
Field Trip Tentative Dates:
Feb. 18 & 19 Engineers Week-Guest speakers needed from 9am-11am.
Feb. 20 iFly (7th Grade)
Feb. 21 Bell Flight (6th Grade)
Feb. 21 Airbus/Bolder (8th Grade)
Feb. 27-28 Overnight Trip to Johnson Space Center (6th Grade)
May 16 Extended Day Trip to Inner Space Caverns/Bullock Museum/State Capitol/Main Event (7th Grade)
May 20-21 Overnight Trip to Baylor and Texas A&M (8th Grade)
Attention 6th and 7th Grade Parents
Below you will find information about the parent meeting being held by the district. This meeting will give you more information about the health presentations that will be given to 6th and 7th graders who opt. in.
Parent Meeting Link for Jan 28 at 7:30. It is a TEAMS live and I will be on the call. It will allow parents to type questions in the chat but not interact with video. Unfortunately the vendor does not allow it to be recorded.
The actual health presentation will take place for 7th graders on Thursday, February 13th at 3:00.
All Learners MUST Fill OUT FORM
Please fill out the intent to return form below for all learners by 1/31/25. This will let us know who plans to attend their current STEM Academy for the next school year. https://forms.gle/rveCjF8CRk9QD8xAA
Bus Transportation
Learners who ride the bus at anytime, including a fieldtrip will required to have a SmartTag. The first tag will be provided to learners free of charge, all additional tags will cost $5. This is in addition to the cost of a school ID. We plan to start the SmartTag roll out to learners Monday, September 23rd. It may take us several days to ensure that all learners get a tag. For more information please use this link: https://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/transportation/smart-tag
Cell Phone Policy
JKSA will follow the district policy regarding cell phones and other electronic devices. Please know that a warning will be issued the first time a device is taken up. All other collections will follow progressive discipline as outlined by the district.
MISD Fighting Policy
As always, when a physical altercation occurs on campus regardless of the location, a thorough investigation will be conducted. This year students who engage in a mutual fight will be considered for a placement at DAEP as well as being criminally trespassed from attending optional school activities at any MISD campus, such as sporting events, dances, homecoming, or prom.
