CC Mason IB World School

We at CC Mason IB World School collaborate to build a community of learners where ALL students are challenged to be knowledgeable, caring, and principled. Our mission is to produce globally-minded citizens who serve and lead our future.

You still have time to register for LEEF's Sept. 24th MUDstacle at Vista Ridge High School. Campus cash prizes will be awarded at the event for the campuses with the most registrants. Be sure to register today and select our campus to win a cash prize: https://leeftx.org/mudstacle/

Mason is currently in 4th place--let's sign up and get higher in the standings = more $$!!

9/5 School Holiday

9/6 1st Grade Parent Orientation @ 5pm

9/6 5th Grade Parent Orientation @ 6pm

9/12 Grandparent Luncheon

Counselor Needs Assessment

At the beginning of the year, it is best practice to engage in a counselor needs assessment. The informal assessment is a tool used for parents and staff to communicate individual needs of our students so that we know how to best support our community. The results of this assessment may be used to form lunch bunches, provide individual support, or open lines of communication so that parents feel they can partner with the school. If you feel your child needs any additional support from our school counselor, please take a moment to complete this form. If you have any questions, contact Heather.Mossell@leanderisd.org.

Mason Elementary Counseling Needs Assessment

Food Program @ Mason

Mason has a food program for families! For interested families, weekend meal kits are sent home each Friday with students in bags the student can put in their backpacks. In addition, at-school snacks may also be provided. If you believe your student/family would benefit from the program, please fill out the form here. You can select weekend meal kits, snacks, or both. Please complete just one form for the family if you have multiple students at Mason, but please list all of their names on the form. Feel free to reach out to me if you have questions or concerns! Heather.Mossell@leanderisd.org

Attendance Reminders

Our Official Attendance Time is 8:15. Please note, this is an adjustment in time from previous years.

Absences should be reported in one of two ways:

1) Attendance email: mason.leanderisd.org / campus info tab / attendance / report an absence

2) Send a note (or doctor's note) when your student returns.

While we appreciate a phone call notification, a hard copy is still required to properly code the attendance record.

*School Dismissal Manager is used for transportation purposes only and is not the acceptable way to report an absence.

Home Access Center

Register for a HAC account to monitor grades, attendance, assignments. Also used to retrieve report cards and update information concerning your student.

mason.leanderisd.org / campus info tab / home access center

Username: email address

Temporary Password: Leander1 (new users only)

If you are unable to log in or need your password reset, contact the school registrar for assistance: gina.wilhelm@leanderisd.org

Safety Spotlight

We are so pleased that the Cedar Park Police Department is extending their services to visit and collaborate with LISD schools. Please do not be alarmed if you see any Police Vehicles parked in front of the school throughout the school year, as these are expected visits and we are happy to receive this level of care. They plan to regularly visit campuses and collaborate in safety protocols as well as form a positive relationship with our school. We want to assure our community that the role of law enforcement on campus is to be a positive support and not a disciplinary or punitive response. We are grateful for their involvement in creating a safe and comfortable learning environment.

School Hours

7:10-7:30 - Arrival and Breakfast

7:30 - School Starts

8:15 - Attendance Bell*

2:45 - School Ends

*Please note - this is an adjustment from what was shared at Kinder Camp and New Family Orientation.

Cafeteria

Child Nutrition Services website

• Pay Online@ https://family.titank12.com

• View menus

• Free/reduced lunch application

• Snack permission slip

Student and Parent Handbook, Student Code of Conduct and Dress Code

This year the Handbook, Student Code of Conduct and Dress Code have been combined into one book. It was posted on our district website Friday.

School Dismissal Manager

Please see the SDM Principal Letter 22-23 with important information regarding our on-line dismissal management system, School Dismissal Manager (SDM).
You should have received a message from SDM with parent credentials and will need to read the parent letter as well.

More Important Info

mason.leanderisd.org

As a part of the Long-Range Facilities plan, Leander ISD is expanding our Schools of Choice offerings and we are looking for your feedback on future possibilities. For some of our students, the smaller environment and specializations that a school of choice offers is just what they need to thrive and grow.

A School of Choice is a public school offering specialized educational opportunities that utilize a non-conventional approach, designed to meet the diverse needs and interests of students throughout the LISD community in order to:

• Provide choice and equitable access for students
• Optimize varied educational opportunities for all students
• Maximize efficiency in the use of school facilities, transportation, and other capital and operational resources

As we continue to expand our own portfolio of school choices we recognize community and parent input is critical in planning of our future options. Please take a moment to review the possibilities and provide your feedback on future Schools of Choice. The survey will remain open until Thursday, Sept 15.

@MasonIBPYP - CC Mason's official Twitter handle

*Be sure to include the hashtag on your tweets and posts so we can tell our story!