KC and the Sunshine Band to Headline Foundation Gala
The Mesquite ISD Education Foundation proudly presents A Lone Star Legacy, featuring music super group KC and the Sunshine Band live in concert on March 26, 2010.
The Foundation’s fourth annual benefit concert and dinner will be held at Resistol Arena (1818 Rodeo Drive, Mesquite). The gala dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by the concert at 8 p.m.
KC and the Sunshine Band are still as widely popular today as they were when they first danced onto the music scene 37 years ago. Harry Wayne Casey – KC, for short – developed a unique fusion of R&B and funk, with a hint of a Latin percussion groove, giving us an impressive string of hits like Get Down Tonight, That’s The Way (I Like It) and Shake Your Booty.
Concert-only tickets are on sale now and may be purchased for $20 and $30 at www.ticketmaster.com or at the Resistol Arena ticket booth. Table sponsorships, which include dinner prior to the concert, begin at $1,000; individuals or groups may sponsor a table by calling Foundation Executive Director Linda Lentz at 972-882-7513. For the latest concert information, visit the Foundation’s website at www.mesquitefoundation.org.
The Mesquite ISD Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation dedicated to enriching and enhancing the education of Mesquite ISD’s 37,000 students. The Foundation seeks to create a permanent endowment that supplements public education dollars. Programs are funded from donations and endowment earnings. The Mesquite ISD Education Foundation will rely on A Lone Star Legacy as its major fundraiser for this school year. All net proceeds from the concert will go directly to benefit MISD programs for students.
For more information about the Foundation’s Lone Star Legacy event, please call the Mesquite ISD Education Foundation office at (972) 882-7513 or visit them at www.mesquitefoundation.org
Randy Jackson to Lead Pirates
The Mesquite ISD has selected Randy Jackson as the Poteet High School athletic director and head football coach. Following Board approval on March 8, Coach Jackson takes over for Charles Hesse.
“Poteet has always been a premiere high school in both academics and athletics,” said Jackson. “I am honored and excited to have the opportunity to lead the football team and be the campus athletic coordinator.”
Jackson has 20 years experience, including ten as a head coach and athletic coordinator. From 1990-1999 he served as an assistant at the both the 4A and 5A levels, including one year at West Mesquite High School. He assumed his first head coaching position at Paducah, TX and has had stops at Mason and DeKalb before arriving in Lone Oak High School in 2004. His overall head coaching record includes 84 wins and 37 losses with 12 playoff victories.
Last season Jackson led the Buffalos to a 9-3 record, making it to the second round of the playoffs. He is a graduate of Northeast Louisiana University.
Poteet is looking to improve on last year’s 1-9 record. The Pirates play in District 15-4A against Corsicana, Ennis, Forney, Lancaster, Red Oak, Terrell, Waxahachie and West Mesquite.
Drill Team Holds Fundraiser for Down Syndrome Guild
During the 2009 football season, the John Horn High School Sweethearts held a fundraiser for the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas. The drill team collected $2,207.45 through the program, called First Downs for Down Syndrome.
The Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas provides accurate and current information, resources and support for people with Down syndrome, their families and the community.
Mesquite ISD Named as Finalist in
H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
Mesquite ISD is one of five finalists in Texas competing for a $100,000 prize in the prestigious H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards.
“This is a tremendous honor for our district and an affirmation about the extraordinary progress that has been made throughout all areas,” said Superintendent Dr. Linda Henrie. “Every employee has contributed to the success that our district has achieved. Though we aspire to be selected as the winner, we are delighted and honored that an external panel has selected us as a finalist.”
Mesquite ISD was selected as a finalist in the category of large school districts based on its commitment to student achievement through innovative programs, parental/community involvement and professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators. H-E-B officials will conduct a visit to each finalist district in the coming weeks and select a winner later this spring.
The H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards is the largest monetary recognition program for educators in Texas and one of the largest in the nation.
Mesquite Mavericks Attend All-Star Jam Clinic
The Mesquite Mavericks Special Olympics basketball team recently attended the NBA Cares Basketball Skills Clinic at the Dallas Convention Center. San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan and NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton led the practice, which was part of the NBA All-Star Community Caravan.
Throughout All-Star week, the NBA family, including All-Stars, NBA and WNBA players and Legends, and NBA Development League players joined NBA partners and guests to work together on more than 25 service projects and events that left a lasting impact on North Texas communities. These efforts were highlighted by the NBA Cares All-Star Day of Service on Friday, Feb. 12.
Bad Weather Make-Up Day Information
Elementary and Middle School Calendar. Elementary and middle schools will make up their day on June 4,
2010 (originally a teacher work day.) This day will be an early dismissal. June 3rd will be a regular school day (no early dismissal). June 7th (or other approved day) will be the required make-up for
the missed teacher work day.
High School Calendar. High schools will make up their day on May 24, 2010 (originally a staff development day). The semester exam schedule will change as follows: May 19th – 4B exam;
May 20th – 4A exam;
May 21st – 1B, 2B, and 3B exams (12:30 dismissal);
May 24th – 1A, 2A, and 3A exams (12:30 dismissal). June 7th (or other approved day) will be the required make-up for the missed staff development day.
Report Card Distribution. Students will receive their report cards in their home room classes on Friday.
Report cards will be mailed on Friday, but most likely will miss the 2:00 PM mail run deadline established by the U.S. Postal Service. Therefore, parents will most likely receive the report cards on Monday, February 22.
MISD Code of Conduct Annual Review
Each year the Mesquite ISD reviews the student code of conduct which includes standards for behavior as well as the student dress code. The regulations in the MISD code of conduct are dictated in large part by Texas Education laws. The current MISD code of conduct, including the student dress code, can be found here.
Community members, parents, teachers, and students of Mesquite ISD are provided this opportunity to give input to the code of conduct through written response. To print a copy of the response form, please click here. All responses must be received by April 15. Input from our MISD community is valued and welcomed.
Cada año, el Mesquite ISD lleva a cabo una revisión del Código de Conducta del Estudiante el cual incluye las normas de comportamiento y de vestir. Las leyes de educación de Texas determinan en gran parte los reglamentos mencionados en el Código de Conducta del MISD. La versión actual de este documento, al igual que las normas existentes de vestir, se pueden encontrar en: http://www.mesquiteisd.org/espanol/SPACodeofConduct.pdf
A los miembros de la comunidad, padres, maestros y estudiantes del MISD se les brinda la oportunidad para que aporten sus comentarios sobre el Código de Conducta por medio de un escrito. Para imprimir una copia del formulario de respuestas, favor de pulsar aquí. Los formularios deberán entregarse a más tardar el 15 de abril de 2010. Todos los comentarios y sugerencias provenientes de la comunidad del MISD son bienvenidos y valorados.
