MIMS
Chronicle
SY 2024-2025
October 1, 2024, Issue #10
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UPCOMING EVENTS!
No goodbyes!
Just Hellos!
7 weeks ago, we welcomed Dr. Buford to the MIMS Family!
Dr. Buford has been selected to serve as a Principal Apprentice at another campus that has greater needs. Tomorrow, 10/2, will be her final day at MIMS. The administrative team is grateful for how quickly she adapted to our MIMS community, and she will truly be missed!
Let’s take a moment to express our appreciation and wish her all the best as she embarks on this new opportunity.
Thank you, Dr. Buford!
October 28 - October 31, 2024
Monday, Oct. 28 :
Wear Boots to
“Kick-off” Red Ribbon Week
Tuesday, Oct. 29:
Wear Red Day to
support being Drug-Free
Wednesday, Oct. 30:
Wear Crazy Socks
to “Put a Sock” to Drugs
Thursday, Oct. 31:
Dress as your favorite book character
to “Show good character by saying
NO TO DRUGS!
Oct. 31 is also Book Character Day Parade!
Details and information for parents will be forthcoming!
WHEN: Wed., October 2 @ 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
WHERE: MIMS Cafeteria (DRAGON DOOR)
WHY: To qualify to compete in HISD UIL
Spelling Bee
We are excited to kick off our annual spelling bee for students in Grades 3-8!
Here are the key dates and details for parents and the community to keep in mind as we prepare:
September 24, 2024: Spelling Practice Lists Sent Home
Students in Grades 3-8 brought home their spelling practice lists on September 24. These lists have been distributed to help students begin practicing and preparing for the class spelling bee test. We encourage parents to review the list with their children and support them in their spelling practice over the coming weeks.
October 21 - October 25, 2024: Class Spelling Bee Tests
During this week, each class will hold a spelling test to determine the top 3 spellers who will go on to compete in our school-wide spelling bee. Please encourage your child to study and do their best in the classroom competition!
January 9, 2025: School-wide Spelling Bee for ES
January 10, 2025: School-wide Spelling Bee for MS
Thank you for your continued support as we look forward to another exciting spelling bee season!
MIMS is a
NO PLACE for HATE Campus!
The “No Place for Hate" initiative at MIMS aims at fostering inclusive and respectful environments, promoting diversity, and combating discrimination, prejudice, and bullying.
As we strive to create a school culture where all students feel safe, valued, and accepted regardless of their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, ability, or other characteristics, we ask you for your support at home. Please talk to your child/children about these characteristics.
Thank you for your continued support in cultivating empathy, understanding, and mutual respect among students and staff, and creating a more welcoming and equitable school environment.
Important Reminders for Dismissal Procedures: Ensuring a Safe and Smooth Process
At MIMS, student safety is our top priority, especially during dismissal. To ensure a safe and efficient process, we kindly ask all parents and guardians to follow these important guidelines:
- Follow Signs and Use Designated Crosswalks: Please adhere to all signage and use only the designated crosswalks when walking to and from the school. This helps maintain a safe environment for students and staff.
- Pick-Up Locations: Be sure to go to the appropriate pick-up location for your child. Please know your child’s designated area to streamline the process and avoid congestion.
- Placards Requirements: Parents/guardians are not allowed to pick up their student/s without the official and current MIMS Placard. This is a security measure we use to ensure that the student is picked up by approved adults. This will be strongly enforced! Lost placards can be replaced at the front office during office hours.
- Restricted Areas During Dismissal: For safety reasons, certain areas of the car line, marked with (No Parents/Guardians allowed) signs, are off-limits to parents and guardians during dismissal. Please avoid these areas to help us manage the dismissal process efficiently. Please review the map above to make sure that you are adhering to the guidelines.
Lastly, we ask for your patience and cooperation. Our teachers and staff work hard to ensure that all students are dismissed safely. Please be kind and respectful as they facilitate the process and adhere to their friendly reminders.
Thank you for helping us keep dismissal smooth, safe, and organized!
Save the Date!
Dance the night away with the Mandarin Immersion Magnet School Second Annual Moon Gala!
When: October 25 from 6:00 to 11:00 PM
Where: The Bell Tower
34th 901 W 34th Street.
Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with excitement and generosity. Captivating live auctions, exciting silent auctions, and great music and food will make for a memorable evening.
Don't miss this opportunity to support our school and create lasting memories at the Moon Gala!
Here is the link to the MOON GALA Website!
Please click here for a detailed FAQ about the evening.
We hope to see you there!
Save the Date
Update!
CNY Festival is February 8, 2025!
Let your design shine on the cover of the
MIMS Yearbook 2025!
GT
Information
(Gifted and Talented)
G/T testing will take place from September 23 to October 15, 2024. There will not be a spring window for neighborhood G/T testing.
Testing Schedule
PK
9/23 - 9/24
The test will be administered on paper in a group of 4 students.
1st Grade
10/7 - 10/9
The test will be administered online.
Kinder
9/25 - 9/27
The test will be administered online.
2nd Grade
9/30 - 10/2
The test will be administered online.
3rd, 4th & 5th Grade
9/30 - 10/1
The test will be administered online.
Middle School
10/3 - 10/8
The test will be administered online.
Please plan any doctor’s appointments accordingly. Make sure your child gets plenty of rest and a hearty, balanced breakfast in the morning.
Contact Ms. Liu at hliu@houstonisd.org if you have any questions or concerns.
Counselor’s Corner
This Month’s Character Trait
Counseling Resource
RethinkEd addresses a wide range of behavioral, mental and social topics. It is an awesome tool to spark discussion with your child(ren) at home.
Login directions
- Go to Clever
2. Search for Rethink Ed
3. Go to Lesson Library
to your child
Once you select a topic, there will be a series of videos from which to select.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Liu at hliu@houstonisd.org
Cheer on our
MIMS Girls Volleyball Team!
Join us for their upcoming games—check out the schedule below!
lunch with parents friday!
lunch with parents friday!
Every Friday, parents of students in designated grade levels (see schedule below) may eat lunch with their child(ren). Please follow the guidelines below for Friday lunches:
- Visitors not listed in the student’s HISD Connect must be accompanied by the parent/guardian to attend Friday lunches.
- Parents will not be permitted to eat at your child’s classroom lunch table.
- Please do not provide food to any children other than your own.
- Adults are NOT ALLOWED to use student restrooms in the cafeteria. They may use only the restrooms in the front office.
- Parents please exit through the Dragon Door at the end of your child’s lunch time.
- Refrain from using your cell phone to take photos and/or videos due to potential media restrictions of other students.
Please note: Parents may eat lunch with their child on the day of their actual birthday or on the Friday Lunch of their birthday week.
Policy on
Birthday Lunches and Party Favors
Parents may celebrate their child’s birthday at lunch.
If the birthday falls on a weekend, the parent can choose to celebrate the birthday the day before or after the weekend.
Parents are welcome to have lunch with your child in the cafeteria on his/her birthday. No other students can be removed from their class lunch table.
In lieu of food items, parents/birthday students can distribute “goodie bags” to ALL of your child’s classmates (in the homeroom). Cupcakes and cakes are not allowed.
Out of respect for limited instructional time and space, in-class birthday parties will not be permitted on campus in the cafeteria, at recess, or in the classroom. We do not allow the delivery of gifts such as flowers, balloons, etc. to classrooms.
Parents, guardians, and families are invited to create an account on Membership Toolkit
to stay connected with our school community.
Through Membership Toolkit, you'll have access to the latest PTO news, upcoming events, and volunteer opportunities.
By getting involved, you can help shape a positive and enriching environment for all our students.
Don’t miss out—sign up today and stay informed!
BE A VIPS
for MIMS!
Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) is a dedicated program that brings together parents, community members, and other volunteers to support and enhance the educational experience in our schools. Through VIPS, volunteers play a vital role in assisting teachers, organizing events, mentoring students, and contributing to various school activities. This collaboration not only enriches the learning environment but also fosters a strong sense of community and partnership within our schools.
To learn more about the VIPS program, please follow the link below!
VIPS PROCESS AND APPLICATION LINK!
As a reminder, parents/guardians MUST be VIPS-approved to volunteer at MIMS, chaperone field trips, and volunteer at school events.
The background check can take up to 2 weeks, so don’t wait until the last minute. Once you complete the application on the link, the last step is to bring your driver’s license or other government-issued ID to the front office.
Last week, we held a Middle School assembly to review MIMS behavior expectations and our devices and cellphone policies. The assembly focused on reinforcing the importance of respectful behavior, responsibility, and maintaining a positive learning environment. We also reminded students of the rules regarding the use of personal devices and cellphones during school hours, ensuring they are used appropriately and do not disrupt the educational process.
We ask for your support from home in reinforcing these expectations. By working together, we can help our students make positive choices and stay focused on their learning.
Thank you for your continued partnership!
MIMS
Electronic Device & cellphone policy!
Electronic Device & cellphone policy!
Here at MIMS, we are committed to fostering a productive and safe learning environment. To ensure this, we have outlined the following guidelines regarding the use of technology and devices by students on campus.
Student Use of Computers and Internet:
All students are required to have a Loan Agreement signed by their parents. Computers and internet access are to be used strictly for instructional purposes.
Student Use of Cell Phones:
- The use of cell phones by students is prohibited during the school day.
- Cell Phones must be in students’ backpacks when instructional day begins, and not on their person.
- Use of cellphones during transitions, restroom breaks, and lunch periods are prohibited. Students may use classroom telephones with the permission of the classroom teacher.
- Parents should refrain from communicating with their students on their cell phones during the instructional day. In case of an emergency, parents must contact the front office.
- School is not responsible for any loss of students' technology and/or electronic devices.
Student Use of Other Technology:
- Devices such as headphones, earbuds/air pods, music players, recording devices, smart watches, iPads, Kindles, and cameras may not be used in the classroom without a teacher’s permission or on campus without a staff member’s permission.
- Students may not take pictures in the classroom without the teacher's permission. Photos of other students can only be taken if those students have given their consent.
- Posting pictures of MIMS staff, students, and facilities on the internet is strictly prohibited.
- At no time may students access social apps while on campus.
We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to these guidelines to maintain a focused and respectful educational environment.
Tardies Impact Instruction:
Help us Ensure that our Students Don’t Miss
Valuable Learning Time!
Being on time is a habit and lifelong skill we want to instill in all our students. It is crucial for starting the school day off right, as it lays the foundation for a productive learning day!
As outlined in the 2024-25 Student Code of Conduct, being tardy to class is initially considered a Level I offense. However, repeated tardies can escalate to Level II or III infractions, with excessive absences or tardies being treated as a Level III infraction.
Since MIMS is a magnet school with students from across Houston, the administration will treat the 10th tardy to school or class as a Level I infraction under the Student Code of Conduct. Tardies will be recorded and addressed accordingly, beginning as a Level I infraction. Repeated tardies may escalate to a Level II or III infraction.
In middle school, attendance and tardies are recorded each period. In elementary school, attendance and tardies are recorded at the start of the day. An elementary student is considered tardy if they arrive after 8:35 AM.
Instruction begins at 8:30 AM.
While we understand that occasional circumstances may cause students to be tardy, it's crucial that these instances remain exceptions rather than the norm. Minimizing tardies helps students start their day with their peers and ensures they don’t miss valuable instructional time. Let's work together to prioritize timely arrival for our students.
MIMS
DRESS CODE
DRESS CODE
HISD
Student Handbook
2024 - 2025
Houston ISD emphasizes the importance of parental engagement in creating a supportive learning environment and advises all students and parents to familiarize themselves with the Parent/Student Handbook.
The Student Handbook provides detailed information on behavior expectations and disciplinary procedures, accessible on the district website or at the campus.
Access the student handbook on the link below.
MIMS PTO
Get involved with MIMS PTO! For information on upcoming events, sociables, and volunteer opportunities, please click on the MIMS PTO website at http://www.mimspto.org
Student Assistance Form
This form serves to support students and families in need. If there is a service or support you or your family needs, please submit this form to district for additional resource support.
Click here for the Student Assistance Form or use the QR code above.
Contact us!
Principal, Ms. Tiet - ctiet@houstonisd.org
Assistant Principal, Dr. Tima-an - mtimaan@houstonisd.org
Assistant Principal, Mr. Grigsby - dgrigsby@houstonisd.org
Magnet Coordinator, Ms. Guo - lguo3@houstonisd.org (Contact Dr. Tima-an or any admin for any magnet inquiries)
Counselor, Ms. Liu - hliu@houstonisd.org
IAT Liaison - allan.solomon@houstonisd.org
Live the values. Master Chinese. Excel.
重视品格 精通中文 超越自我
Respect 敬爱| Responsibility 责任 | Perseverance 毅力| Integrity 正直 | Curiosity 好奇| Courage 勇气
Cindy Tiet - Principal
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School
5445 W. Alabama ST.
(713) 295 - 5276
houstonisd.org/mandarinimmersion
