Mansfield Elementary School

October 27, 2021 The statewide mask mandate has been lifted by Governor Edwards, and we will follow our original operational guidelines which allow mask coverings optional for students and staff. Although masks are optional on school campuses, masks must still be worn on school buses due to the federal transportation mandate. Our district will follow quarantine protocols set forth by the Louisiana Department of Health. If a person is considered in close contact, they must be quarantined to limit the spread of COVID unless fully vaccinated and asymptomatic. We are encouraged by the decline of positive cases in our district. As always, we will continue to monitor the trends of positive cases in our schools and communities and will make adjustments to our mitigation measures if the need should arise.

As a result of the statewide mask mandate being lifted by Governor Edwards, DeSoto Parish Schools will return to our original operational guidelines which make the wearing of face coverings optional for all students and staff while indoors. This change will take effect beginning Wednesday, October 27, 2021. The district will continue to follow all quarantine protocols as established by the Louisiana Department of Health.

IP cares about our community! International Paper representatives delivered uniforms to MES that were purchased and donated by IP team members. Thank you for your kindness and generosity and for partnering with MES to grow life-ready leaders.

Celina has been selected to participate in the superintendent’s student advisory council! Thank you Celina for being a great leader and representing all of our leaders at MES.

Parents, if your child has symptoms and a doctor recommends a COVID test, please ask for a molecular/PCR test. If a suspect case (student with symptoms) tests negative with this type of test and is symptom free for 24 hours he/she can return to school.

Please do not send your child to school if he/she is having flu-like symptoms. If your child is tested for COVID, do not send your child to school until you get the results and keep us updated. Assignments will be posted in the Google Classroom.

Parents, thank you for partnering with us to help your children become leaders, Please take a few minutes to complete the parent survey at the following link: https://www.leaderinme.com/s/mansfield-elem-la/parent.

MES students may arrive at morning car drop off beginning at 7:15. The two lanes nearest the building are for MES drop offs. Thank you for helping us to keep our students safe. #messtrongstart

MES welcomes Assistant Principal, Mrs. Tasha Dawson! Dawson is married to Kirby Dawson and is the mother of Loghan and Shawn. She has a Masters degree in Education Administration and Supervision and has been a Master Teacher for 2 years at MMS and 4 years at MHS.

Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our students, staff, and families, and in consultation with the LA Department of Health, Mansfield Elementary and Middle School will shift to virtual-only instruction beginning tomorrow, Thursday, October 22, and return to face-to-face learning on Tuesday, October 27. We have recently noticed an increase in the number of students exhibiting flu-like symptoms and want to take every precaution possible to ensure the safety and health of our students, staff, and families. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

REMINDER: There will be no face-to-face instruction for students Thursday or Friday. Students will participate in remote learning only. Due to the likelihood of power outages in the area during the storm, no “new” learning will be introduced. Students should use this time to catch up on missing assignments and study for upcoming tests. Stay safe! #DeSotoStrong

Download our mobile app to receive notifications with the most current news and latest information on potential school closures as a result of Hurricane Laura.

Desoto Parish Transportation Department is excited to continue the use of the Parent Portal Lite App, Edulog, and are grateful for your patience as we begin the process for this school year. The Edulog App start date will be Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Students should come home with parent information that details the step by step instructions. We feel this app will continue to be a great asset to the Transportation Department, students, and parents of Desoto Parish. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call the Transportation Department (318) 872-2798.

Just a reminder, Superintendent Corley will host another Google Meet tonight at 6:00 PM. District staff will be on the Meet to answer questions you may have in the chat. Join at https://meet.google.com/wfn-itsd-kcv

Students in Middle School & High School will return to campus 4 days per week when the state moves to Phase III. Due to bus capacity and group size restrictions during Phase II, bringing middle & high school students back 4 days per week is not possible. #DeSotoStrong

Do you need help? The fastest way to get help with your child's Google Classroom or to contact a teacher is through DOJO. Make sure that you have ClassDOJO and enable notifications. It is very important that your child's teacher has your most current contact information.

Virtual Students at all grade levels will continue their current schedule Monday-Friday. Only those students in K-5th grade that are on A/B schedule will return to school 4 days a week, Monday-Thursday, beginning Monday, August 17. Students may switch from Virtual Only into the Hybrid Learning schedule at the end of the 9 week period.

Beginning Monday, August 17th, K-5th Grade Students that are on the Hybrid (A/B) model will report to school 4 days per week, Monday-Thursday. Friday’s will remain virtual only learning days. Our PreK students will attend 5 days a week. Transportation will be provided Monday-Thursday. Parents of Pre-K students will provide transportation on Fridays while all other students are on a 4 day per week schedule.

Chromebook Password Information-The student password is the Student ID Number. If the Student ID begins with a 0, then drop the zero. Example: 01234567 the password would be 1234567.

Tonight, we will host another Google Meet Session with Superintendent Corley and other District Staff. We will spend time answering your questions you may have as we start the new school year. Join us at our next Google Meet. https://meet.google.com/vzy-awbo-cxy