Mt Peak Family,

We had an AMAZING first week of school! We are so proud of the way all of the students have adjusted and are getting into the groove of school.

Just a few reminders: If you plan on visiting your child during lunches, please remember to bring your ID and note that you can only eat lunch with your child. We ask that you use the tall tables located around the edge of the cafeteria. Also please do not park along Charisma to drop off or pick up your child. Refer to the Pick Up and Drop Off Link for all the specifics.

Next week, we will have our first PTO Spirit Store. A flier will be sent home with all the instructions on how to purchase from the Spirit Store. The money will be collected by homeroom teachers and the orders will be filled and delivered to the students.

Have a great weekend!

Adam Henke

Principal

adam.henke@midlothianisd.org

Thank you to MHS baseball for helping us open doors and greet our students!

Kinder enjoying reading with Mrs Hobbs!

Ms. Stelter’s class got their day started by creating and signing their social contract!

Who doesn’t love lunchtime?! Our kids are rocking it!

We are off to a fantastic start! Thank you parents for your partnership in making this morning so smooth! Happy 1st day!

Subject: Apology for Recent Parent App Issues Affecting Student and Bus Ridership Information

Dear Parents,

We sincerely apologize for the recent issues you have experienced with theSMART tag Parent App. We understand how important it is for you to haveaccurate, up-to-date information about your students and their bus ridership.

Our team is working diligently to correct the capacity andresource issues that are causing information to “appear missing”.

We are committed to restoring full functionality as soon as possible and willkeep you informed of our progress.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

Sincerely,

The SMART tag Team

support@smart-tag.net

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally assisted meal program providing nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day.

Submitting your applications for the NSLP can do more than just provide access to free and reduced-price meals, including:

• Internet Access: May qualify you for discounted rates on internet services

Find eligibility information and apply now here.

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.

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

Next week PTO will be sending home Spirit Store information and PTO Membership forms. PTO does so many great things for the campus I highly encourage you to become a member.

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!

Wow, what an awesome turn out for Meet the Teacher night on Monday night!! It was great to seeing so many smiling faces and excitement about the first day of school. It was also a great first day of school on Wednesday and the remainder to the first days back to school. I am looking forward to a wonderful year as I will begin meeting with classes the week of the 26th as we begin learning about the Capturing Kids Hearts character traits. Please know that I am here if you have questions or issues that need a listening ear for your students. I appreciate all of your support these last few days and am looking forward to a great year!

Wendy Waldroup

Counselor

Mt. Peak Elementary

5201 FM 663 Midlothian, TX 76065

wendy.waldroup@midlothianisd.org / 469-856-6300

We are excited to display our Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase

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

Sept 12: 6:00 PM - PTO Meeting (Pizza and Open Gym), Boy Scouts Attending

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

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!

Returning student registration and PreK/Kinder enrollment are now open online in Skyward for the 24-25 school year.

If you have any questions requarding enrollment, please email your campus registrar using the email below:

- Midlothian High School - registrar.mhs@midlothianisd.org

- Frank Seale Middle School - registrar.fsms@midlothianisd.org

- Dieterich Middle School - registrar.dms@midlothianisd.org

- Mt. Peak Elementary - registrar.mpe@midlothianisd.org

If they are having an issue with logging into your Skyward Family Access, please email skyward.student@midlothianisd.org

Thank you for your help during this busy time for us!

Heather Shelton

PEIMS Coordinator

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

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

5201 FM 663

Midlothian, Texas 76065

469-856-6300