 May 2008 - Mansfield ISD fourth grade teachers at Cora Spencer Elementary took their classrooms on the road to Austin with Education in Action’s “Proud to be Texan” experiential learning day program, May 19, 2008. Students visited the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum and the Texas State Capitol and experienced what they are learning in fourth grade Texas History.
On the way to Austin students discussed why Texans are so proud of their unique heritage and participated in activities and games in preparation for their visit. In Austin the students visited the State Capitol where their legislators, The Honorable Chris Harris, State Senator, District 10 and The Honorable Paula Pierson, State Representative, District 93, office. Students saw first-hand where Texas laws are made as they toured the State Capitol including the Senate and House of Representatives chambers. At the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum students explored exhibits about Texas’s earliest inhabitants, the Texas Revolution and events that created our Lone Star identity. The students’ visit to the museum concluded at the multi-sensory Texas Spirit Theater with the Star of Destiny where they saw and experienced the history of our great state including Spindletop and the 1900 Galveston hurricane. “Education in Action’s programs are based on the understanding that the most effective way for students to learn is through experience,” stated Jennifer Pasteur, Education in Action’s Executive Director. “Student activities during Education in Action’s “Proud to be Texan” programs reinforce and supplement fourth grade Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills learning objectives with a focus on why Texans are so proud of their unique heritage.” |
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April 2008 - 2nd Grade Fairy Tale Parade Our second grade team recently finished an extensive study of the genre fairy tales and as a culminating activity had their students participate in a fairy tale parade. Second grade teachers are Ami Collins, Cynthia Harbster, and Karissa Smith.
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April 2, 2008 - Spring 2008 Grant Winners Recognized
"So, What's Going On?" - "FAST MATH Academy" - "Storytelling Props" - "Watching Science Come ALIVE!" - |
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A great big Bronco Cheer to Zac Martinez!
On February 15, Zac competed in the Area Spelling Bee with 3rd-8th grade students. Zac received 5th place out of 63 contestants. We are so proud of Zac for doing such a terrific job and working so hard. Congratulations Zac! Other school districts competing included Grand Prairie ISD, Burleson ISD, Crowley ISD and Kennedale ISD. |
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Fall Semester 2007
"The First Grade Institute of Discovery and Exploration" - "Fee! Fi! Fo! Fum!, Look We Have a Green Thumb!" - "Bring 'The Met' to Mansfield, Ya'll - Texas Arts" - |
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November 2007 - As a reward for collecting an abundance of food for the food bank, the Spencer Bronco staff and students were given a pajama day. Fashion conscious kindergarten teachers Mrs. Browder, Mrs. They are shown here modeling their attire (pictured left).
A Surprise from North Pole December 2007 - Children visiting the North Pole in the Spencer Gym were met by some very special elves (pictured far left). |
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| Counselor Katie Noel Named Heartbeat Winner | ||||
“I feel very blessed to work with a wonderful staff,” says Noel. “I believe the foundation of student success begins with teaching children that they are valuable and cared for. If students don't know that they are cared about it can impede their academics, behavior, and social interactions. Words can not express the joy I feel as the kids I work with begin to blossom!” |
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| Spencer Library Gets New Furniture - | ||||
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| Cora Spencer Named Exemplary Campus in 2007 TEA Accountability Ratings Release - | ||||
On Wednesday, August 1, 2007, the Texas Education Agency released the accountablitly ratings for 2007. Mansfield ISD remains an Academically Acceptable district with increases in the number of Exemplary and Recognize schools. "Despite growing by about 2200 students last year, adding four new schools, and stricter state standards, we are pleased overall with the gains our students made," said Associate Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Dr. Claude Cunningham. "However, we will not be completely satisfied until all of our students are mastering the objectives for which they and we are held accountable." See the complete 2007 Accountability Ratings list of campuses. |
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| MISD Students & Staff Publish Book - | ||||
| Fabulous Fables, a published book written by MISD students and staff, is on sale now for $15.95. Pick your copy up at the front office. News release » / See artwork » / Book review » | ||||
| Fall 2006 Grant Winners | ||||
2006-Present Superintendent Star Winners
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Spencer Kindergarten teachers and students caroled the halls on Wednesday, December 19, bringing smiles and cheer to everyone. Teachers pictured here are Kitti Weller, Cecilia Neufeldt, and Shannon Stone.
Staff and Students Rewarded for Food Bank Contribution with Pajama Day
October 11, 2007 - Katie Noel of Cora Spencer Elementary was awarded the Mansfield ISD Heartbeat Award on Thursday, October 11. District Superintendent Vernon Newsom surprised Noel with the award, a t-shirt and a cookie bouquet...
