Dear Parents and Guardians,

It’s been a wonderful week filled with learning in many exciting ways across our classrooms! Students are engaging in hands-on activities and station work. We also celebrated our students who achieved All A’s, A/B Honor Roll, and Perfect Attendance across all grade levels—check out the amazing pictures below!

As a reminder, we’re now halfway through the 4th grading period for progress reports. Please check Echo to stay updated on your student’s assignments. Progress reports will be available in Skyward by this Friday (1/31).

Looking ahead, please note the following important events for the next two weeks:

Upcoming Events

• Winter Choir Concert- "Sing for Sweepstakes" 6:30- 7:30 @ MNTMS (1/27)
• Academic Night for Incoming 6th Graders for th 25/26 school year- 1/30
• Interim II- 6th, 7th, & 8th Math/Algebra I- (2/4)
• Robotics Club begins- (2/4) (view the flyer below)
• Valentine's Dance- February 7th from 6- 9 pm

Attendance Reminders

• Students arriving to class more than 15 minutes late will be marked absent. With classes lasting only 50 minutes, every instructional minute is crucial.
• Please encourage your student to arrive on time to maximize their learning opportunities.
• Ensure any doctor’s or parent notes are submitted promptly to update attendance records accurately.

• Math Assessments: Makeups for missed assessments will continue and must be completed by this Friday.
• Reading Assessments: Reading assessments will also continue this week and need to be finished by this Friday.
• Please encourage your student to give their best effort, as these assessments provide valuable insights into their progress and help us tailor instruction to support their success.

Accessing Academic Progress

• Stay informed about your student’s progress by accessing Echo. If you need assistance setting up an Echo Observer account, please use the link provided before February 15th. Additional resources are available via the included link.

Streamlined Communication via Talking Points

• We are continuing to use Talking Points for efficient communication. Families who have not yet accessed the platform will receive individual notifications to stay up-to-date on information sent by the school.
• If you experience any issues, refer to the flyer below or contact our office at 512-278-4300 for support.

Reminders & Updates

• REPOSTED: Valentine's Dance - We will have a dance for students on February 7th in the MNTMS cafeteria from 6- 9 pm. View the flyer below.
• REPOSTED: Drop-Off/Pick-Up Times – For safety, students should not arrive before 7:30 AM or remain on campus after 4:30 PM unless supervised.
• REPOSTED: Parents & Volunteers Needed – Join the PTSA or Watch D.O.G.S. Visit [www.JoinPTA.org](http://www.joinpta.org) and search for our group under Manor ISD. Membership dues are $8.50 per person, plus a small online processing fee.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in making our school a wonderful place for our students to learn and grow. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us.

Your Principal,

Mrs. Jones

#BeBoldBeBrilliant

Email: leticia.jones@manorisd.net
Website: https://www.manorisd.net/domain/1724
Location: 12116 Joyce Turner Dr, Manor, TX, USA
Phone: 512-278-4300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newtechmiddle

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