New Testing Requirements

Welcome Back!

Dear Mayo Families:

Tomorrow begins our new school year.  We are excited to see you and your children again.  We saw most of you at the Mayo Mingle, but we are ready to get the year  started.

Just a few quick reminders before the day begins:

School begins at 8:00AM tomorrow.  Tomorrow morning we will meet outside in the front of the school.  We will have a very short program before we open the front doors at 8:00AM.  You are welcome to join us.  If you are a new Einstein parent, please stay for the BooHoo Breakfast.

I have attached a document, which is actually a few pages from our new Parent & Student guide.  That guide is too large to be attached.  The full document will be posted on our website once all of the beginning of the year "bugs" get worked out.  The attached pages discuss our arrival and dismissal procedures.  There have been some changes since last year.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9tK7eFBM-uPMFhvVmZuZDFMT00/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=msword

If there is something you don't quite understand, just ask the office tomorrow morning.  The beginning of the year is always challenging as we adjust to new procedures and new families. 

We need a My Way Home from everyone--especially if your child rides the bus after school.

We will see all of you in less that 24 hours!

Mayo Mingle School Forms 8-18-2016

Dear Mayo Families:

 

There are several forms that we will need from each of you—

The Field Trip Permission Slip https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9tK7eFBM-uPajFyZ2JlTWRQa1U

My Way Home https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9tK7eFBM-uPYzZmaGoxelRITjg

Volunteer Application https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9tK7eFBM-uPZC1sYTk5STd2cWs

 

I’ve also attached a packet of forms from the Health Clinic—one of the PDF files is just information.  The other PDF includes the forms.  

Health Packet https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9tK7eFBM-uPWTBJcnVBXzZDUmc

Health Forms https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9tK7eFBM-uPUTZURmI3OGswR2s

 

Please bring these forms with you to the Mayo Mingle.  If you can’t make it, we will need them on the first day of school.  If you have any questions regarding the health forms, contact the clinic at 918.925.1510.  

Mayo Mingle PTA Forms 8-18-2016

Happy Monday.  The Mayo Mingle is Thursday evening.  New Einstein parents can arrive at 5:30PM.  Registration for all other families begins at 6:30PM. 

There are two forms attached, both of which are related to the PTA.  We are sending these in advance so that you might be able to get them completed before arriving if you choose.

Mayo Way Fee Letter  https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9tK7eFBM-uPaG8zdXBQbjNEejg

Mayo Way Fee Form

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9tK7eFBM-uPeHFLaXN2V0RlQm8

We will be sending another email soon that will have forms from the school itself.  Please complete those in advance and bring them as well.

Please call the office at 918.925.1500 if you have any questions.

Letter from the Principal

Dear Mayo Families:
I’m writing to make you aware of some upcoming date and time changes and to share some information with you. Some of this information has been shared previously, but some of it is new.
Saturday, August 13 is our second PTA work day. The building will be open from 9:00AM – 2:00PM. I know many principals, teachers and district personnel who are amazed at the unique relationship between Mayo parents and our school. Your willingness to help us prepare for the year is something unique to Mayo. Please come, even for an hour or two. It’s a great opportunity for you to get to know teachers and other parents.
The annual Mayo Mingle will be held on Thursday, August 18. You will have an opportunity to find out your child’s Family Teacher, buy Mayo spirit wear, make a payment on the PTA Mayo Way Fee, review bus routes, fill out paperwork and socialize. Einstein families can begin to arrive at 5:30PM. Mayo Mingle begins at 6:30PM for all other families. We began this differentiated time last year so that new Einstein parents don’t feel so overwhelmed. The PTA will be sharing more information about the Mayo Mingle in the near future.
School begins Monday, August 22. Our school day is 8:00AM to 3:05PM. The building will remain locked until 7:30AM. Students may not be dropped off before then. Breakfast will be served from 7:30AM-7:55AM.
We will not be doing the traditional Home and Backs next year. All information that can be sent electronically will be. Over the last few years, fewer and fewer students returned their Home and Backs on a regular basis. This just made the process time consuming and burdensome. When you return to school, please make sure that the office staff has your current email address and is informed when it changes.
We try very hard to communicate with Mayo families on a regular basis via several methods—email, School Connects, Facebook, Twitter, SchoolWay, PeachJar and the monthly PTA newsletter.
You can connect with SchoolWay or PeachJar by visiting our website at mayo.tulsaschools.org. Follow us on Twitter @Mayo_PTA or Facebook.com/mayodemonstrationschool. Information sent via School Connects is sent based on the email address in PowerSchool. Please note: There are two Facebook pages associated with Mayo. The PTA page is the official page and is the only one monitored by the school. Information shared on any other Facebook page may not be accurate.

The office staff will report back to work on Monday, August 8. Teachers do not report back to work until August 16, but they will be in district required training and meetings most of this time.
Some of you may have seen press reports about the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). This year, all elementary level students at TPS are eligible to receive both breakfast and lunch free of charge under the CEP. Below are some FAQs about the CEP.

What is the Community Eligibility Provision? The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is part of the 2010 Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act. The CEP allows schools and districts with high poverty rates to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students.

Families at participating schools do not need to complete free and reduced meal applications. Which district schools will participate in the CEP? All elementary schools will use the CEP in the 2016-2017 school year. We no longer need to track student status (free, reduced or paid), although we will continue track student participation by name on a day-to-day basis.

I hope you’ve had a great summer and enjoy the last few weeks. Please stay tuned for more information and more details as it becomes available.
Kenneth Joslin
Principal
Mayo Demonstration School 

Updated Uniform Policy

Dress Code

Mayo Uniforms

All Tulsa Public School students are required to follow a distric wide Student Dress Code.  The TPS dress code can be found at  http://www.tulsaschools.org/1_Administration/_board_policies/PolicyManual.pdf.  Additionally, each school implements its own uniform policy, specific to its school, that is carefully structured to make sure that students are safe, secure and free of distractions during their learning day.

Enforcement

All students are expected to follow the Mayo dress code.  Should a student arrive at school out of uniform, the following procedure will be followed:

The student will be sent to the office.  If available, a substitute uniform will be loaned to the student.  The student will be notified that the uniform is not in compliance with the Mayo dress code.  If a student repeatedly violates the dress code, the parent will be called and asked to bring appropriate uniform items to school. 

Mayo Colors

Royal Blue, Red, and White

Mayo Patches

Mayo Patches may be purchased through the Mayo office, through the PTA, or at the uniform shops.

Uniform Basics

All uniforms must be properly fitted, clean and in good repair.

All shirts must be tucked in at all times.

Undershirts may be worn under polo shirts, but must be solid navy, red, black or white only with no graphics or writing visible.  These must always be tucked in with the unform shirt.

No open toed shoes, boots or plastic shoes. Shoes must be worn at all times.

No jackets, hoodies or outerwear in the classroom with the exception of a navy blue cardigan or Mayo fleecejacket. Please make sure your children are dressed comfortably for the weather with consideration of indoor temperatures as well.

No long pants of any type under skirts, skorts and jumpers. Full-length leggings, shorts or footed tights are permitted (see below). 

No hats or bandanas should be worn inside the building. Headbands, ribbons  and/or clips are permitted as long as they are not a distraction.

Uniform Details

Pants & Shorts:  Khaki color, (pants, not jeans). Pleated or flat front.  Proper fit waistbands must be fitted at waist.  No outside seaming or holes.  No capri style pants. Shorts must be appropriate length.  Mayo staff always has the right to determine if a  length is appropriate.  General guidelines are that lengths must be below the fingertips when standing with arms at side and no shorter than three inches above the knee when kneeling.  No additional clothing should be seen below the hemline.

Skirts, Skorts and Jumpers:  Jumpers, pleated skirts, and skorts are permitted.   Jumpers must be “Mayo plaid.”  Pleated skirts and skorts may be “Mayo plaid” or  khaki (no stonewash).  “Mayo plaid” jumpers, skirts, and skorts may be purchased at K Renee’s Uniform Shoppe or C&J’s Uniform Closet.  All must be properly fitted at waist and must be an appropriate length (see above). Tights or  solid colored shorts should be worn under skirts and jumpers.  No additional clothing should be seen below the hemline.

Shirts:  Polo style with collar, two or three button plackets.  Long or short sleeved. Royal blue, red, or white.  Mayo patch stitched over left chest.  Girls may also wear  K Renee or C&J Uniform style “Peter Pan” blouses without patch with plaid only.

Turtle Necks:  Royal blue, red, or white must have Mayo patch stitched over left chest.

Shoes and Socks:  Socks must be solid color. Plain, footed style  tights are permitted in solid navy, red, black or white only.  Shoes must have closed heel and toe. No light up shoes, flip flops, sandals, crocs,  jellies, wheelies or boots as these are dangerous in the gym and on the stairs.

Scouts:  Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts may wear Scout tops on Scout meeting days.  Bottoms should follow Mayo uniform code.

Outerwear:  The only outerwear allowed inside the classroom will be a navy cardigan or a Mayo fleece jacket.  These may be purchased from C&J Uniforms or K. Renee Uniform Closet.  The fleece jackets may be purchased from the Mayo PTA Spirt Store.

Uniform Shops

The following uniform shops carry Mayo approved clothing, including the Mayo patch:

C & J Uniforms

Fontana Shopping Center

4984 South Memorial Drive

918.610.7470

www.cjschooluniforms.com

K Renee Uniform Closet

5557 East 41st Street

918.627.3341

www.uniformcloset.com

Please be careful when purchasing uniform items from other retailers (Target, Wal-Mart, Lands End, etc.) to make sure that the items conform to Mayo’s dress code.  There are many different khaki items (cargo pants or shorts, capris, etc.) which do NOT conform to our dress code.  Royal blue shirts are especially hard to find, but they can be found early in the summer at Academy Sports.  

For items not purchased at a uniform shop or from Mayo consignment, Mayo patches are available for you to sew on at home.  They may be purchased from PTA or the school office for $1.00.

 

7/2/2016

School Tour Information

It’s that time of year again. The application window for PK students opens on Monday, November 9. Applications are available online at that date. You can visit http://www.tulsaschools.org/enroll for additional information and to submit an application.

Incoming PK students of current Mayo students receive sibling preference. However, you MUST complete the online application by the deadline by Friday, January 15. You will also need to obtain a letter signed by me before submitting the application.

If you are aware of anyone who might be interested in applying for a PK spot for next year, please let them know that they must sign up for a tour. Our tour dates are:

Wednesday, November 18 @ 8:30AM 
Thursday, December 3 @ 8:30AM 
Thursday, December 10 @ 8:30AM

Wednesday, December 16 @ 8:30AM 
Wednesday, January 6 @ 8:30AM 
Thursday, January 14 @ 6:00PM 

We will have a limited number of spots for students in K-5 next year. The application window for those spots runs from Monday, April 4 – Friday, April 22. Sibling preference does not apply to older students. It only applies to incoming PK siblings of current Mayo students. 

Early Release Days

PRESS RELEASE:    Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015

What:      “Early release” dates announced for the 2015-16 school year

When:     Beginning Friday, Sept. 4, 2015

Where:    Tulsa Public Schools

Contact:  Chris Payne at 918-746-6898 or paynech@tulsaschools.org

TULSA, Okla. – Friday, Sept. 4, will be the first “early release” Friday for Tulsa Public Schools for the 2015-16 school year. The early release dates for this year are as follows:

Sept. 4, 2015

Oct. 2

Nov. 6

Dec. 4

Feb. 5, 2016

March 4

April 1

Students will be released from their schools approximately two hours early on early release Fridays. Release times vary by school, and can be found on the TPS website atwww.tulsaschools.org/3_Parents/attendance.asp. Lunch will be served prior to the close of school and buses will run generally two hours earlier than their regularly-scheduled time. School start times remain unchanged.

Parents are responsible for their own child care arrangements. TPS after-school child care programs will still be available for those students who are already enrolled in them.

Implemented in fall 2012, early release Fridays enable teachers, staff and administrators to have additional time to engage in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), where effective teaching methods and techniques can be studied and shared. The goal of PLCs is ultimately to improve student achievement.

For more information on Tulsa Public Schools visit www.tulsaschools.org. For timely updates follow TPS on Twitter @TulsaSchools or download theSchoolWay app and select Tulsa Public Schools.

Reminder About End of Day Time

Mayo Parents: 

Just a reminder that we no longer have Early Release Wednesday.  School ends at 2:50PM.

Tuesday, September 1 is Back to School night @ 6:30PM.

Friday September 4 is a Spirit Day.  Students must wear Mayo bottoms, but they may wear any Mayo spirit shirt.

September 4 is also the district's first Early Release Friday, which is typically the first Friday of each month.  School will release @ 1PM on that day,

Labor Day is Monday, September 7.  There is no school that day.

Free, reduced-price meal applications now available at TPS

PRESS RELEASE:    Friday, Aug. 21, 2015                                     

What:         Free, reduced-price meal applications now available at TPS

When:        Friday, Aug. 21, 2015

Where:      Tulsa Public Schools

Contact:     Kit Hines at 918-833-8670or hineski@tulsaschools.org

TULSA, Okla. – Applications for free and reduced price meals for the 2015-16 school year are now available online at:www.tulsaschools.org/meals_applications. Printed applications are also available at school sites and can be returned to the cafeteria manager at the site or mailed to the Child Nutrition office at 8934 E. Latimer St., Tulsa, OK 74115. 

Children need healthy meals to learn. TPS offers healthy meals every school day. Paid breakfast costs $1.10, and lunch costs $2.25 for elementary and $2.70 for secondary. Children may qualify for free meals or for reduced-price meals, bringing the price down to $0.30 for breakfast and $0.40 for lunch.

If a student received free or reduced-price meals last year, he or she will continue to receive benefits only for the first few weeks of the new school year. Without an approved application for free and reduced-price meals, the student would have to pay full price for meals after Oct. 2.

To ensure continued benefits, families are encouraged to complete the application before Oct. 1.

A child is eligible for free meals if his or her household receives assistance from:

·         The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or, as applicable, the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR).

·         The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) if the state program meets the statutory requirements.

When known to TPS Child Nutrition these households will be notified of the child(ren)’s eligibility. No application is required for free meal benefits for these households. If any children are not listed on the eligibility notice, a parent or guardian should contact the Child Nutrition office or their school to have free meal benefits extended to those children.

Also when known, Child Nutrition will notify households of any child’s eligibility for free meals if that child is “Other Source Categorically Eligible” because the child is categorized as:

·         Homeless, migrant or runaway as defined by law.

·         Enrolled in an eligible Head Start or Even Start program.

·         For any child not listed on the eligibility notice, a parent or guardian should contact Child Nutrition or their school about any child also eligible under one of these programs, or should submit an income application for other children.

·         If households or children receive benefits under Assistance Programs or Other Source Categorically Eligible Programs and are not notified by TPS Child Nutrition of their free meal benefits, a parent or guardian should contact Child Nutrition.

·         Households notified of their children’s eligibility must contact Child Nutrition or their school if they choose to decline the free meal benefits.

FAQ: Free and Reduced-Price Meal Program

Below are some common questions and answers to aid in the process of determining your child’s eligibility.

1. Do I need to fill out an application for each child? No. Use the one Free and Reduced-Price School Meals Application for all students in your household. We cannot approve an application that is not complete, so be sure to fill out all required information.Return the completed application to your cafeteria manager.

2. Who can get free meals? All children in households receiving benefits from SNAP or FDPIR can get free meals, regardless of your income. Your children can also get free meals if your household’s gross income is within the free limits on the Federal Income-Eligibility Guidelines.

STOP! If you have received a NOTICE OF DIRECT CERTIFICATION for free meals, do not complete the application, but DO let the school know if any children in your household are not listed on the Notice of Direct Certification letter you received.

3. Can foster children get free meals?Yes, foster children who are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free meals.

4. Can homeless, runaway, migrant and Head Start children get free meals? Yes, children who meet the definition of homeless, runaway, migrant or are enrolled in a federal Head Start program are eligible for free meals. If you believe children in your household meet these descriptions and have not been told your children will get free meals, please call the Homeless Liaison or Migrant Coordinator at 918-746-6477.

5. Who can get reduced-price meals?Your children can get reduced-price meals if your household income is within the reduced-price limits on the Federal Eligibility Income Chart shown below.

6. Should I fill out an application if I received a letter this school year saying my children are approved for free meals? No, but please read the letter you received carefully and follow the instructions. Call Tulsa Public Schools Child Nutrition at 918-833-8690or 918-833-8673 if you have questions.

7. My child’s application was approved last year. Do I need to fill out a new one? Yes. Your child’s application is only good for that school year and for the first few days of this school year. You must send a new application unless the school told you that your child is eligible for the new school year.

8. I get WIC. Can my children get free meals? Children in households participating in WIC MAY be eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Please send in an application.

9. Will the information I give be checked? Yes, and we may also ask you to send written proof.

10. If I do not qualify now, may I apply later? Yes, you may apply at any time during the school year. For example, children with a parent or guardian who becomes unemployed may become eligible for free or reduced-price meals if the household income drops below the income limit.

11. What if I disagree with the school’s decision about my application? You should talk to school officials. You also may ask for a hearing by calling 918-833-8673 or writing to:

Family Applications

8934 E. Latimer St.

Tulsa, OK 74115

12. May I apply if someone in my household is not a U.S. citizen? Yes. You or your children do not have to be U.S. citizens to qualify for free or reduced-price meals.

13. Who should I include as members of my household? You must include all people living in your household, related or not (such as grandparents, other relatives or friends) who share income and expenses. You must include yourself and all children living with you. If you live with other people who are economically independent (for example, people who you do not support, who do not share income with you or your children, and who pay a prorated share of expenses), do not include them.

14. What if my income is not always the same? List the amount that you normally receive. For example, if you normally make $1,000 each month, but you missed some work last month and only made $900, put down that you make $1,000 per month. If you normally get overtime, include it, but do not include it if you only work overtime sometimes. If you have lost a job or had your hours or wages reduced, use your current income.

15. We are in the military. Do we include our housing allowance as income? If you get an off-base housing allowance, it must be included as income. However, if your housing is part of the Military Housing Privatization Initiative, do not include your housing allowance as income.

16. My spouse is deployed to a combat zone. Is his/her combat pay counted as income? No, if the combat pay is received in addition to his/her basic pay because of his/her deployment and it was not received before he/she was deployed, combat pay is not counted as income. Contact your school for more information.

17. My family needs more help. Are there other programs we might apply for? To find out how to apply for SNAP benefits or other assistance benefits, contact your local assistance office or call 405-521-2937.

If you have any other questions, or need help, call 918-833-8690, 918-833-8673or 918-833-8670.

Listed below is the eligibility scale for free and reduced meals.

Eligibility scale for free meals

130 percent of Poverty Level

Household Size	Income
	Annual	Monthly	Twice Per Month	Every Two Weeks	Weekly
1	15,301	1,276	638	589	295
2	20,709	1,726	863	797	399
3	25,117	2,177	1,089	1,005	503
4	31,525	2,628	1,314	1,213	607
5	36,933	3,078	1,539	1,421	711
6	42,341	3,529	1,765	1,629	815
7	47,749	3,980	1,990	1,837	919
8	53,157	4,430	2,215	2,045	1,023
For each additional family member, add:	5,408	451	226	208	104

Eligibility scale for reduced-price meals

185 percent of Poverty Level

Household Size	Income
	Annual	Monthly	Twice Per Month	Every Two Weeks	Weekly
1	21,775	1,815	908	838	496
2	29,471	2,456	1,228	1,134	567
3	37,167	3,098	1,549	1,430	715
4	44,863	3,739	1,870	1,726	863
5	52,559	4,380	2,190	2,022	1,011
6	60,255	5,022	2,511	2,318	1,159
7	67,951	5,663	2,832	2,614	1,307
8	75,647	6,304	3,152	2,910	1,455
For each additional family member, add:	7,696	642	321	296	148

If you have any questions, please contact Child Nutrition Family Applications at 918-833-8673.