Welcome to New Family Orientation

2026/2027

SAFETY FIRST

Students will participate in regular drill rehearsal.

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• Fire Drills
• Shelter in Place
• Lockdown

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There is one entry point for visitors. Please be patient and calm while waiting for entry, as everyone needs to scan their driver’s license to gain entry.

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We are working with District and State on additional safety mandates, which are confidential.

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MUSTANG INDEPENDENCE

• Walking Students to class the first day of school!

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• First 2 full weeks of school - Campus is closed

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• Car Rider - Move car seat Passenger Side & Practice Buckling

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FIRST DAY TIPS

• Label all personal belongings with child’s name- we have a lost & found and will return labeled items

(jackets, lunch box, spill-proof water bottle, special supplies)

• Pack extra set of clothes in baggies to stay at school in locker (underwear and clothes) along with water bottle and snack!
• Eat a good breakfast!
• Arrive on time
• Short and sweet goodbyes
• Smile!!!

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ATTENDANCE

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7:10 am-Doors open * 7:30 am-Tardy bell * 8:15 am-Absence bell * 2:50 pm-Dismissal

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Students should be in class and ready to learn at 7:30 am

7:30-8:15 - Student is tardy / after 8:15 - Student is Absent

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Excused vs Unexcused vs State Approved Non-Absence

https://www.leanderisd.org/attendance/

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To report an absence:

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masattendance@.leanderisd.org

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ATTENDANCE

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Important Texas State Guidance:

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• Consistent attendance is the most significant factor in student success - start good habits now!

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• Missing consecutive days can create substantial learning gaps and can affect social/emotional well-being. (even if just 2 days)

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• Texas Education Agency (TEA) Compliance states that students must be in attendance for at least 90% of the class days.

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• Avoid Truancy - Enrolled students in public education (including Charter schools) means that you agree to have them attend and if they are outside that legal commitment, there could be risk of Truancy consequences.

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HAC- HOME ACCESS CENTER

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Grades * Attendance * Report Cards * Assignments *Student Information

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Mason.leanderisd.org / campus info / home access center

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Username: Email address

Temporary Password: Leander1

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SPECIALS

P.E. * ART * PERFORMING ARTS * LIBRARY

• Your child will have P.E. every other day. On P.E. days, please make sure your child wears closed-toed tennis shoes.

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• Library is now in our specials rotation. Please keep library books in your child’s backpack after you read it.

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• Bring a healthy snack everyday
• Bring a water bottle everyday
• Food from home cannot be refrigerated or heated
• Please use containers that are easy to open
• You are welcome to bring outside food for your child only

CAFETERIA

& SNACKS

2026-2027 Prices

Student breakfast: $1.50

Student lunch: $2.90

A La carte items: $$

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Child Nutrition Services website

• Pay Online@My School Bucks
• View Menus
• Free/reduced lunch application
• Snack Permission Slip/Limits

BIRTHDAYS

Your child’s birthday is a special day!

If you would like to celebrate your child’s birthday at school, here are Mason’s expectations:

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• Please do not send in cupcakes, candles, balloons, juice boxes or other food items
• Some great birthday celebratory options to send:
• goodie bag for all students in the class to take home with fun things like pencils, erasers, balls, bracelets, stickers, coloring books/crayons, books, bubbles, playdoh, sidewalk chalk, sunglasses, etc…
• Please contact your teacher prior to sending in goodies to discuss celebration details

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If invitations are sent through school, ALL kids in the class must be invited.

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QUEST (GIFTED & TALENTED)

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• Parent Referrals are NOW OPEN and close March 1, 2027 @ 3pm
• Screening/Evaluation Process will occur from March - May 2027
• If screening shows potential, then they are formally tested
• QUEST teacher will directly communicate ALL screening and testing results with parents
• If student qualifies, services will begin the following school year (August 2027)
• Screening and testing can be done once every calendar year
• Feel free to contact our QUEST teacher with any questions at:

Kimberly.Baumann@leanderisd.org

Mason QUEST Website:

CLINIC

• MEDICATIONS: For the safety of our students, ALL medications are kept in the clinic. A “Request to Administer Medication” form or action plan can be downloaded off the LISD Health Services webpage or picked up in the clinic.
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• ILLNESS: Please remember, if your child stays home or is sent home with fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or other contagious illness, they MUST be symptom free for 24 hours without the use of medication before returning to school. If your child has been prescribed antibiotics, they must take them for 24 hours prior to returning to school.
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• EXTRA SET OF CLOTHES: It is always a great idea for ALL students regardless of age or grade to keep an extra set of clothing at school in their locker. This will prevent you from having to bring a change of clothes to the school. Potty accidents do happen occasionally, while spills are a common occurrence! Don’t forget to label everything!!!

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CLINIC CONTINUED

• IMMUNIZATIONS: If you receive a letter, please get your child’s updated immunization record to the clinic as soon as possible. If the updated record is not received on or before the recommended date on the letter, your child WILL be excluded from school, the bus and all UIL activities.
• LICE: Leander ISD does NOT exclude students for live lice or nits. If your child has lice, please notify the clinic for tracking purposes. If we find it at school, you will be notified by call and/or letter. It is recommended that you check your child on a weekly basis.
• CONTACT CHANGES: Please notify the registrar if your contact information changes (phone #’s or email). Notify nurse & teacher about travel changes. Notify nurse of health history changes.
• SAVE MY NUMBER NOW! (512) 570-5527

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VISITORS & VOLUNTEERS

• All visitors must enter through the front doors

(side doors are reserved for students and staff.)

• All school visitors must provide an ID to be scanned by the Raptor system.
• IDs are required to enter the school or to pick up your child.

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• Please volunteer! There are many opportunities to volunteer at Mason.

Volunteer Registration

Join our PTO

• Contact your teacher about specific volunteer needs they may need in the classroom (literacy library book shelving, reading with kids, cutting things out (could be done at home)

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After School Transportation

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IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

• Open House- August 8/10
• First Day of School- August 8/12
• Please visit the district calendar to familiarize yourself with all of the early release dates and holidays for the upcoming school year

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QUESTIONS? FEEL FREE TO EMAIL US!

• Principal, Abby Kennell - abby.kennell@leanderisd.org
• Assistant Principal, Mary Schlung - mary.schlung@leanderisd.org
• Counselor, Heather Robbins-heather.robbins1@leanderisd.org
• Registrar, Char Matusiak - char.matusiak@leanderisd.org
• Nurse, Jessica Herzog - jessica.herzog@leanderisd.org
• Admin Assistant, Tracy Abadie - tracy.abadie@leanderisd.org
• Receptionist, Anne Dalton - nola.dalton@leanderisd.org
• P.E. Coach, John Vogt - john.vogt@leanderisd.org

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**Required School Dismissal Manager Sign-up

Bus Transportation Registration

Get the Parent Square App to receive school memos

Pay for meals online

Register to Volunteer

Join Mason PTO

School Supplies

Mason Mustang School Check-Off List