Navigator Notes

This is our monthly newsletter full of info you'll need. You may want to bookmark or save the link to come back to so that you can access information and links provided. Please don't hesitate to email me if you have questions or need additional information: leaboiles@misdmail.org

Navigator Country is a fun filled busy place to be in October as we continue our learning journey. Not only will we get further into our curriculum but we also have some fun learning activities that demonstrate our "mad" skills in all areas such as; Science and an egg drop, demonstrations with 6th grade band, our 5th grade musical and the launch of our STEM Academy PBLs.

This month we will also kick off our student incentive program. This program recognizes our learners that go above and beyond in demonstrating our Compass Traits in all parts of our school. Students will receive points on Class Dojo that can be given by any staff member. Points can be used to purchase incentives at the end of each month including but not limited to; extra recess, lunch line skip passes, Principal for the Day, ice cream, lunch with principals and much more. Thanks to our Student Advisory Committee of 2022-23 for creating this system.

Thank you to everyone who is supporting our PTA World's Finest Chocolate Fundraiser. The Fundraiser continues through October 13th. All proceeds come directly back to support our campus!! Permission slips for boxes of chocolate are available in the front office.

October Happenings

10-9-23 No school

10-11-23 PTA Spirit Night at Cane's Chicken

10-12-23 Discover Dyslexia Seminar more info here

10-13-23 PTA Reflections Contest entries are due. Information is below

10-19-23 Martinez Band demonstration @ AMIS 7:00 p.m.z

10-21-23 MISD Wonderfall Festival at the Center for Performing Arts 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

10-26-23 5th Grade FAA Musical "A" Day Cast 7:00 p.m.

10-27-23 5th Grade FAA Musical "B" Day Cast 7:00 p.m.

• Reminder
• The front parking lot is NOT to be used for student drop off between 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 3:45-4:30 p.m. All students must be dropped off in the back of the building unless you are parking and walking into the office.

• Other general info:
• MISD does not allow food deliveries for students from services such as UberEats or Doordash. Parents are welcome to bring lunch and eat with your child during lunch time but please do not bring food to share with other students.
• If you are bringing a birthday treat for your child to share with their class at the end of the day please try to bring individually wrapped items so they are easier to pass out to students without having multiple hands touching unwrapped food.
• MISD requires all visitors to all district campuses to show a government issued ID before you are allowed to enter a building. Please help us to verify the identity and purpose for visit for all visitors by not holding the door open for others that might be standing behind you if you are entering our building. This practice helps to ensure the safety of all persons inside the building.

The September counselor newsletter with valuable information and resources is at the link below.

October Counselor Newsletter

Readers Are Leaders!!!

Check out the latest info from our amazing librarian. AMI Library Services

Volunteers are always needed!! Sign up to volunteer for AMI Library here.

GUEST READERS:
We are looking for several guest readers for our poetry walk for the book The Dirt Book from Oct. 18th through Nov. 2nd. Sign up for 1 or more slots here: www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D4AABAB2CABFA7-44447086-guest#/

Complete the background check prior to signing up: www.mansfieldisd.org/join-misd/campus-volunteers

SAVE THE DATE:
Literati Book Fair: Nov. 7-10, 2023

BOOK BAGS:
Make sure your child’s library book is stored in a plastic bag inside his/her backpack.

• MISD Parent University Educational Seminar information: Parent University season calendar
• Did you know if your family qualifies for the free or reduced lunch program your family also qualifies for other benefits through the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer? More information about the P-EBT can be found at the Texas Human & Health Services Department.To fill out an application for the free or reduced lunch program please visit this link Student Nutrition

Helpful Links:

District website: https://www.mansfieldisd.org/

AMIS Website

Bus Information

Car line map

Communicable Disease Prevention Information

Compass Traits (Navigator behavior expectations)

Device Protection Information

Power of Choice website

Student Code of Conduct

Technology Department, Repairs and Info

JOIN PTA

Join PTA at www.joinpta.org. Parents, students, grandparents, etc. can join!

PTA News --

Student competition

REFLECTIONS:

Sign up for the Alma Martinez Reflections Contest!

Theme: I AM HOPEFUL BECAUSE.....

www.txpta.org/reflections-participation

or you can submit electronically using the digital entry form link: forms.gle/ZRHxrB94zyJuTypv7

WORLD’S FINEST CHOCOLATE FUNDRAISER:
Bring your money or permission slip to the library and receive your box of chocolate before you leave for the day. Help us raise money for our amazing school! When you return the chocolate money, remember to sign the bottom if you want another box. We have BIG goals and need as many boxes as possible sold.

VOLUNTEERS:

We need helpers in the morning to collect $$ and permission slips, and helpers in the afternoon to hand out chocolate boxes. Sign up here: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/24530116024/false#/invitation

SPIRIT NIGHT -

Eat at Raising Cane's on Broad on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 from 4-11 pm. Mention you are with AMI PTA when you place your order, and Cane’s will donate 15% of sales to our school

SAVE THE DATE

Save the dates for 2023-2024 PTA Membership Meetings -

Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023 @7 pm

Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 @7 pm

Thursday, April 25, 2024 @7 pm *2024-2025 Elections for PTA Executive Board

Thursday, May 16, 2024 @7 pm

Stay connected to the school and PTA by following these pages on Facebook:

Alma Martinez Intermediate School | Facebook

Alma Martinez Intermediate PTA | Facebook