Mansfield ISD Magazine Fall 2017 | Page 18

#WeAreMISD What’s Happening Around the District Starting this school year, staff members will wear their #WeAreMISD district pride shirt once a month to show that everybody is part of the MISD family. More than 5,000 elementary school students participated in the district’s summer reading program. Janet Brockett Elementary School’s Newton and Vina Nguyen were the top readers. Superintendent Dr. V inspired Summit High School’s teen leadership team with the story of his humble beginnings. Imogene Gideon Elementary School, along with several other elementary and intermediate schools, held a college color day to get younger students in the college and career mindset. 16 Mansfield School & Family Parents, students and teachers showed their excitement for the first day of school (#MISDDayOne) by sending in their pictures. The district received approximately 1,500 photos! The student-run Savvy’s restaurant at Ben Barber Innovation Academy opens to the public on Oct. 17. Cajun items will be featured to start the year off with a kick.