Campus Fundraiser
Thank you all who donated to our campus fundraiser! All funds raised will go right back into the school to purchase new technology, activities, and supplies for your learner. We appreciate all you do to support our campus.
Veteran's Day
Thank you to all the Veterans that were able to come on Friday and thank you to everyone who submitted a Veteran Sheet. We will proudly display our Wall of Honor the entire month of November. We are grateful for your service, and the sacrifice you have made for our country.
Toys For Tots Donations
We will be collecting toys in the office for our Toys for Tots drive. Any learner who brings in a toy will receive two hive points. All toys will be taken to the MISD Toys for Tots Night at the MISD Performing Arts Center on December 4th from 5:00-10:00. We encourage all families to come out to this event. There will activities, food, fun and Santa!
Academic UIL Teams
Art! Science! Chess! Math! Speaking! Writing! Listening! . . . (and much more!!) . . . It’s ALMOST time to sign up for the MISD Middle School UIL Tournament which is scheduled for February 7-8, 2025. JKSA learners will have the chance to compete in this extracurricular contest against teams from the other MISD middle schools in 17 academic events. Families and learners can learn more about the middle school UIL Academic contests at this link.
JKSA learners who think they want to compete this year can self-enroll in our Canvas course to start accessing study materials by using this link. Learners can start preparing for UIL Academics on their own 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
6th Grade overnight trip to Johnson Space Center Feb. 27-28
6th grade families, please look for more information in your Skyward email later this week regarding the 6th grade overnight trip. The cost of the trip is $205 per person and is due no later than December 13th. We are seeking many chaperones for this trip. Please make sure you have already completed the online application to become an approved volunteer this school year if you are interested in helping chaperone. If you were approved for the AT&T Stadium trip you do not need to complete the application again this year.
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)
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.
