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…just a little thing that Mrs. Mitchell forgot to mention, our own Mrs. Pam Mitchell was named National Distinguished Principal by TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association).

Follow this link to see the video of Mrs. Mitchell’s big surprise!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THIRD GRADE TEACHER, SUSAN HALL!
CISD ELEMENTARY TEACHER OF THE YEAR!

Mrs. Hall was named the CISD Elementary Teacher of the Year at the Coppell ISD Academic Recognition Banquet on Tuesday, May 1st. Mrs. Hall was selected by several members of the Mockingbird Site-Based Decision Making Committee to represent our campus at the district level. Mrs. Hall was required to write several essays about education and was observed and interviewed by a team chosen by CISD. Superintendent Dr. Jeff Turner presented Mrs. Hall with a Teacher of the Year ring in front of approximately 400 banquet guests.

As I shared with the district, “Susan Hall is truly one of a kind! She is a lifelong learner, collaborative, nurturing, and perpetually positive! Susan shares what she researches with campus and district colleagues to lighten the load for all.”

Mrs. Hall will represent CISD at the regional level and will be honored at a Region 10 event in the fall.

Summer is quickly approaching. Yay! What to do with the kids at home?! Make your plans and purchase your SCRIP gift cards NOW!

Tuesday, May 15 is the last SCRIP order for this school year. Remember there are hundreds of retailer gift cards available – restaurants, stores, entertainment.

Check it out, fill out your Scrip Order Form and return it to the “Fundraising” mailbox located in the Mockingbird office by 3pm tomorrow.

Please email Sara Hardy to let her know your order is coming to ensure it is received. Then you will have your gift cards by this Friday. Let me know if you have any questions. Enjoy shopping for your SCRIP cards!

BTW — Walmart has increased it’s Mockingbird Contribution from 2% to 2.5%!!!

One of our Field Day activities requires lots of water balloons! We are looking for people to bring 100 water balloons to Mockingbird on the afternoon of Thursday, May 24th.

Please let us know if you can help by clicking in the box below.

Each Mockingbird student must have a parent’s permission to participate in Field Day. Simply click on the green box below to allow your child to join us on this special day. You must give permission for each of your students.

If it doesn’t say “THANKS, YOU’RE DONE!” in the box below, then we still need to hear from you!

Mockingbird’s Field of Champions is just around the corner and we STILL need more help to make it happen!

This fun volunteer opportunity is a great way to help celebrate your child’s year at Mockingbird. Join us as we get wet, play crazy games, and have an overall great time.

Please take the time to sign up and help with this fun day. Just click on the green box below to volunteer. If it doesn’t say “THANKS, YOU’RE DONE!” then we still need you! Don’t miss out on all the fun!

If you have any questions about volunteering, please email Holly Morse. If you have not filled out a Criminal Background Check, please print it out here, fill it out and turn it in to the front desk in the office. Every Field Day volunteer has to have a Criminal Background Check on file with the school.

Lunch will be provided for all volunteers. If you will be joining us for lunch, please RSVP via the box below.

Please visit www.epipacks.com to order 2012-2013 school supplies online. See below for details.

Hello, future CMSE Broncos! Believe it or not, it’s time to get ready for next year. Want to spread your “back to school” purchases out over several months?

The following items for the 2012-2013 school year are available for purchase from the CMSE PTO Webstore

Order school supplies and uniforms early to help ensure items are available for pickup in August at schedule pick-up:

• School Supply Kits
  **Discounted if purchased by June 30. Not available after July 31!!

• PE Uniforms
  **Required if enrolled in a PE class. Order by July 31 to secure a uniform for the first day of school.

• Athletic Work-Out Uniforms
  **Required if enrolled in Athletics. Order by July 31 to secure a uniform for the first day of school.

• Student Planners and ID Cards
  • Required.

The following items are also available:

2012-2013 Birthday Marquee (summer 2012 also still available!)
2012-2013 PTO Membership Dues & Directory
2012-2013 Write-A-Check PTO Donations

If you have questions regarding the CMSE PTO Webstore please contact Kari Campbell.

• Student Planners and ID Cards for the 2011-2012 School Year

Student planners and ID cards are required supplies that are campus specific and available for purchase only through the school. Planners and ID cards for the 2012-2013 school year are now available for purchase through the CMSE PTO Webstore

• 2012-2013 PE and Athletic Uniforms

PE and Athletic work-out uniforms for the 2012-2013 school year are now on sale via the CMSE PTO Webstore . Uniforms are only sold on-line.

All students enrolled in Athletics or a PE class are required to wear a uniform. The uniform consists of a shirt and shorts. Sweatpants and sweatshirts will also be for sale but are not required as part of the uniform. Purchasing 2 sets of the uniform is recommended (but not required) since students attend PE or Athletics every day of the week.

The design is similar to this year’s uniforms. However, if your child is moving from a PE class to Athletics (or vice versa) please note that the PE and Athletic uniforms are different. All sales are final so please be sure of sizing when ordering. For example, for longer shorts, order a larger size. You also might want to allow for growth. Samples of uniforms are available in the CMSE office should you have questions regarding sizing.

Uniforms will remain on sale on the webstore through the summer months. July 31 is the deadline to order to ensure that your child will have a uniform for the first day of school. Barring delay from the supplier, uniform orders placed prior to July 31 will be available for pick up in August at Schedule Pick Up. Uniform orders placed after July 31 will be filled mid-September and will be delivered to your child at school. Please order as early as possible to help facilitate processing of your order!

For your convenience, CMSE PTO is processing online payment of these uniforms for CMSE through the CMSE PTO Webstore. Questions specific to sizing and delivery of uniforms should be directed to Brenda Swinton in the CMSE office.

Yearbooks will be distributed on Thursday, May 17th to those that placed their order by May 12th.

Order forms will be available to students Thursday for those who still want to buy one. We will also be selling them on Thursday at the Mockingbird picnic. All sales will be done on a first come first serve basis.

Mockingbird Family Picnic
Thursday, May 17
6:00-8:00 p.m.

Honoring our Eagle Scouts at 7:00 p.m.

*Bring your own food and blanket, quilt or lawn chairs.

Mockingbird Awards Assembly
Wednesday, May 30
8:15-10:30 a.m.

Bring the Whole Family!

Mrs. Terese Kitts, our art teacher, has been working in partnership with KidsArt Fairs on an art enrichment program that culminates in one day event that will showcase student art.

“This Art Fair gets students and their families involved in art. When a child’s artwork is framed and displayed at home it makes the child more confident in their abilities and helps to build self esteem! I hope that everyone will join us at the show,” says Mrs.Pam Mitchell.

The KidsArt Fair at Mockingbird Elementary will be held Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 from 3PM – 8PM.

Your child has been working on a masterpiece to display at our Art Fair. You are invited to see your child’s artwork framed and on display!

We still need volunteers to help set up and work the Art Fair. Volunteer shifts are from 12-2pm and 2-4 pm. Please contact Anu Agarwal to volunteer.

We hope you will join us to celebrate the creativity of our students!

Sincerely,

Anu Agarwal
Art Coordinator
MKB

Fat Daddy’s will be hosting Mockingbird’s monthly fundraiser on Tuesday, May 8th! You may dine in or take out anytime during the day/evening.

Don’t forget to place your receipt in the box provided at the pick up window.

The award-winning, solution-based, live event provides methods for reducing the risk of becoming a victim of cyber-crime, bullying, or digital exploitation. Public and Permanent: How You Can Prevent Digital Dilemmas, is coming to Coppell to provide you with greater awareness of negative, irresponsible and malicious digital behaviors and trends – beyond the common issues of sexting, cyberbullying, and sextortion.

WHO: Richard Guerry speaks directly to CISD Parents

WHAT: Bullying – Digitally

WHEN: Thursday, May 10, 6:30 – 8:00 PM

WHERE: Coppell Middle School West/Auditorium

Richard Guerry, founder of the Institute for Responsible Online and Cell-Phone Communication (IROC2), will be the guest presenter for the second in a series of district-sponsored events that tackle the topic of bullying. Mr. Guerry travels across the country speaking to digital users, young and old, regarding the importance of practicing a Digital Consciousness in every aspect of life to avoid any current – or future – digital disease. Author of Public and Permanent: The Golden Rule of the 21st Century, Richard has been a featured speaker at many national conferences and conventions, including the National Conference on Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Prevention, the National Conference on Girl Bullying, the International Bullying Prevention Association, and the National Symposium on Child Abuse. He has also appeared as an expert on CNN and MTV’s Thin Line Campaign, as well as in Parade Magazine and in local, regional, and international publications.

Spring Creek goes the extra mile with their fundraisers, so we’d like to give them a huge Mockingbird “THANK YOU” for hosting such a spectacular spring fundraiser! It was a wonderful evening of family, friends, and fun – not to mention the delicious Spring Creek food! YUMMY!

Part of the fundraiser includes prizes for the class with the highest percentage of attendance. We actually had a three-way tie during our fall fundraiser, and the same has happened this time, too!!! Congratulations are in order for the students in Mrs. Ashby, Mrs. Badillo, and Mrs. Parker’s classes. Way to go!

THANK YOU, SPRING CREEK BARBEQUE!!!!

The RUN TO FUND is this Saturday, May 5th and registration is going on NOW!!!

Come out and run/walk beginning at CHS Stadium on the Track. 1 mile fun run/walk begins at 8:30am. Don’t miss the fun, t-shirts, vendor booths, pancakes, coffee, bounce houses, freebies and lots more.

$1 per participant comes back to Mockingbird. Right now there is only one school with fewer registered participants than Mockingbird!

To Register for the race today or for additional information please visit the Coppell Education Foundation.

You can also show up and register day of the race.

Parents,

Mockingbird’s Field of Champions is just around the corner and we have lots of opportunities for you to get involved and have the time of your life with your kids!

This fun volunteer opportunity is a great way to help celebrate your child’s year at Mockingbird. Join us as we get wet, play crazy games, and have an overall great time.

Please take the time to sign up and help with this fun day. Just click on the green box below to volunteer. We will contact you about your specific Field Day job in May.

If you have any questions about volunteering, please email Holly Morse. If you have not filled out a Criminal Background Check, please print it out here, fill it out and turn it in to the front desk in the office. Every Field Day volunteer has to have a Criminal Background Check on file with the school.

This year on Field Day, Mockingbird will also participate in a “Fun Run” technology fundraiser in the morning before the Field Day festivities begin. Your child has already begun learning about this event and information will be sent home soon.

As part of the Fun Run, each student is provided a complimentary tee-shirt to wear during the event. Therefore we will not be selling Field Day tee-shirts this year.

If you have questions about the Fun Run event, please contact the Mockingbird Office.

Thanks for helping to make “Field of Champions” a success!

The Field Day Committee
Heather, Tiffany, Kim and Holly

Each year, all twenty districts in TEPSA (Texas Elementary and Supervisors Association) recognize a school leader for their outstanding service to the TEPSA association. The recipient must be a full-time Texas public school administrator or supervisor in grades PreK-8. Additionally, the individual must have been a TEPSA member for at least five years.

At the spring TEPSA meeting last week, Mrs. Mitchell was selected as District 10’s TEPSAN of the Year!

Goodness, Mrs. Mitchell! District 10’s National Distinguished Principal nominee, finalist in the National Distinguished Principal, AND TEPSAN of the Year for District 10?!?!?! Well, at least we know that others recognize what we already know – you are an amazing leader, Mrs. Mitchell!!!!

Congratulations on each of your well-deserved honors!

Save the date for our Young Authors Publishing Parties. Be on the look-out for more information from your child’s teacher.

May 7: 1st grade in combination with their Mother’s Day Tea (8:15-9 am in the Library)
May 18: 2nd grade in the cafeteria at 8 am
May 22: 4th grade in the cafeteria at 8:15-9:15 am
May 22: 3A & 3B in the cafeteria at 2:15-2:45 pm
May 23: KG in the Library (8:8:30/KD & KE; 8:45/KA & KB; 9:30-10/KC)
May 23: 3C & 3D in the Library at 2:15-2:45 pm

You built it, you love it, and now . . . it’s time for Kid Country 2012!

Thousands of Coppell families have played, laughed, and grown at Kid Country, and all the years of fun have taken a toll. Now our community has an opportunity to update and upgrade this iconic playground. The success of this exciting project depends on community involvement at all stages — from design, to fundraising, to the rebuild itself. Construction is scheduled for the first week of October, 2012. We need your help! Click here Kid Country to find out how you can get involved.