Learner Presentation of Learning
Every year STEM academies in Mansfield ISD participate in Fall Presentations of Learning (POLs). POLs are a tradition in MISD STEM and are an opportunity for learners to showcase to their families their “glows”, what they’ve accomplished, and their “grows”, goals they have yet to achieve. POLs also give learners the opportunity to develop their public speaking and presentation skills to a “friendly” audience before they are expected to engage in presentations to community partners. In addition to becoming effective communicators, they will get the opportunity to develop future ready skills such as use of technology, celebrating successes, receiving feedback, being reflective and determining next steps for growth. All of these skills will serve our learners well in college, career, and life. It is a requirement that every STEM learner has a POL and they will spend the next few weeks preparing for these. During the POL, families will be given a “Look For’s” sheet to help guide them through this process. Please make sure to sign up for a time to attend your learner’s POL. You can find details about signing up below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A45A5AF2CA0FB6-51274494-jksa#/
Field Trip Information
National STEM Day Field Trip to AT&T Stadium: 11/1/24
JKSA is planning to celebrate National STEM Day with an all-school field trip to AT&T Stadium on November 1st. We will experience a guided tour of the facility with an emphasis on engineering concepts related to the construction and operation of the facility. We will eat the sack lunches we bring in the stadium and may be permitted to spend a few minutes throwing footballs on the field. We will depart at 9am and return by 2pm. The cost for the event is $34 for each learner. The cost for chaperones is also $34 each.
Lunch can be brought from home or the learner can preorder a sack lunch from the cafeteria.
We need parent chaperones for this field trip that can bring a rolling cooler to transport learners’ lunches. Chaperones will provide their own transportation to the event but will need to bring the coolers to JKSA for learners to fill with lunches and then take the coolers to the stadium.
Forms and payment are due by Tuesday, October 15th.
If you would like to help a learner that needs financial aid to attend the field trip, please include a note with your bonus payment.
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
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)
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
Green Architecture Classes
Green Architecture will be taking a “walking” field trip through the neighborhood around Wester to see what we have been learning in class. The classes will go during their class period (3rd, 5th or 8th) on October 2 or October 3.
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.
