Mayflower Public Schools

Important 2022-23 Breakfast and Lunch Information: For the past two years, every Mayflower student has eaten breakfast and lunch for free due to federal funding. Unfortunately, the funding to provide free meals to all students ran out this summer. This year the cost for breakfast will be $2.00 per student, and the cost of lunch will be $3.00 for elementary students and $3.25 for middle and high school students. We encourage all families to complete the free/reduced lunch application (even if you think you may not qualify). Simply completing the application helps the school district. You can find the application here: https://family.titank12.com/application/new?lang=English

Thank you to our community partners: First Security Bank and Living Truth Church for generously providing breakfast and lunch for all the Mayflower Teachers and Staff! Thank you for your support!

Congratulations to Teri Pease for her recognition as Mayflower High School’s Teacher of the Year for the 2021-2022 school year. MHS appreciates her efforts for our students, teachers, and staff. Thank you Mrs. Pease!

Congratulations to our 2022 Mayflower Teachers and Staff Member of the Year! Thanks you to these amazing individuals who go above and beyond for our students!

What a great day to be an Eagle! Excited to have teachers and staff back on campus for professional development today! A big thanks to all the people who help make Mayflower such an amazing place for kids!

What a great day to be an Eagle! Excited to welcome our new teachers at new teacher orientation! Welcome to Mayflower!

We recently asked for your need for Monday Care, and we appreciate your feedback. There were several questions about Monday Care in the survey responses, which is understandable as it will be new to us all this year. Based on questions from the survey, an FAQ document was developed to help answer many of your questions. You can access the FAQ at the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PnYy9Sa1GvKU73OZTWJ70Wfa8Kg8lrufg4ARFNIs__M/edit?usp=sharing Additionally, you can find the anticipated schedule for Monday Care at the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iugIYHCPPvykz_neCHtIj-4R-A1b1im0/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110612354239759105881&rtpof=true&sd=true This concept will be a work in progress, and things could change as we will monitor and adjust throughout the year as necessary to meet the needs of students. We appreciate your support and patience during this process. The first scheduled day for Monday Care is Monday, August 29th.

Anyone interested in being a substitute teacher this year, please sign up to attend training on August 10. Who: Anyone interested in substitute teaching this year What: Substitute Teacher Training When: August 10 at 1:00 PM Where: Mayflower Middle School computer lab

The district is seeking CDL holders to drive bus routes for the 2022-23 school year. If you have a CDL and are interested in taking a bus route this year, please email Doug Jones at djones@mayflowerschools.org and apply online at https://mayflower.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx.

Anyone interested in being a substitute teacher this year, please sign up to attend training on August 10th. Who: Anyone interested in substitute teaching this year What: Substitute Teacher Training When: August 10th at 1:00 PM Where: Mayflower Middle School computer lab

It's that time of year again! Open houses are coming up quickly! All Mayflower Open Houses will be held on Tuesday, August 16th. Mayflower Elementary 4pm-6pm, Mayflower Middle 5pm-7pm, and Mayflower HS 5pm-7pm. Please come join us!

This request for input is being shared with stakeholders from ForwARd Arkansas. ForwARd Arkansas is a nonprofit focused on the state-wide improvement of education in Arkansas. Earlier this summer, Forward launched a new project, in partnership with DESE, called the "State of Education in Arkansas." If you'd be willing, we would love to have your input and voice as a part of this project. Over the next many months, we will be coordinating an extensive effort to gather as much input as possible from district leaders, school leaders, educators, and families across Arkansas. Our plan is that this project will lead to a report that elevates: Where the state has made progress in education over the last 5 years Where we are currently, especially in light of the COVID pandemic Critical education priorities for the next 5 years informed by those in districts, schools, and communities We have launched a brief survey (5 to 7 mins) that is appropriate for any stakeholder. We hope you'll join us in this process. Thanks for your consideration!

Just a reminder that the 2022 Sales Tax Holiday is this weekend! Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday August 6, 2022, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday August 7, 2022, the State of Arkansas will hold its sales tax holiday allowing shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain Electronic Devices, School Supplies, School Art Supplies, School Instructional Materials, and Clothing free of state and local sales or use tax. All retailers are required to participate and may not charge tax on items that are legally tax-exempt during the Sales Tax Holiday. For more information, please reference the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration website at the following link: https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/excise-tax/sales-and-use-tax/sales-tax-holiday#:~:text=Beginning%20at%2012%3A01%20a.m.,Instructional%20Materials%2C%20and%20Clothing%20free

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Do you want to be part of our team? Current employment vacancies are listed at the following link: https://mayflower.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx Please submit an online application for any positions you are interested in for an opportunity to join the Mayflower School District team!

What: Substitute Training Who: Anyone interested in substituting in the 2022-23 academic year When: Wednesday, August 10 at 1:00 Where: Mayflower Middle School Computer Lab Please see the attached flyer for additional information. Anyone interested in becoming a substitute, please make plans to attend training on August 10th at 1:00 in the Mayflower Middle School Computer Lab.

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P-EBT Instructions for Parents 1. Consider whether your student(s) qualifies for P-EBT benefits: a. Does my student free/reduced eligibility status? i. I was approved for free or reduced meal benefits based on approval of a free/reduced meal application OR ii. My child qualifies through direct certification (SNAP eligible) OR iii. My school qualifies for special status through CEP or Provision 2 AND b. Was my student absent due to a COVID-19 isolation or quarantine? 2. If the answer is yes to BOTH of the questions (a and b) above, your student qualifies and you should contact your child’s school for an application. 3. Return/submit the completed application (either via google form or paper application) to your child’s school by July 29, 2022. 4. Await processing and receipt of P-EBT card (could be a several weeks)

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Had a great day hosting schools from the Arch Ford Cooperative for Illustrative Mathematics (IM) Year 1 Training. Shout out to Hailey Cockerham, Sonya Cato, Karis Hudnall, and Rebecca Jones. These teachers helped support other district teachers in understanding IM. #ArchFordESC @ArchFordESC