Mustang Memo December

NSMS Family,

Where did the time go? It is hard to believe we will finish the first semester in a couple of

weeks. As we conclude 2022 and take time to reflect and celebrate the holidays, I hope that we continue our actions of gratitude and thankfulness for one another. Remember, we continue to work on treating people right and doing the right thing and there is no better time to continue that message than during this season of gratitude.

Progress reports will go out on December 6th. Final grades for the semester will be

submitted on December 16th. We are encouraging students to check their grades online and check-in with their teachers to ensure they do not have any missing work. Please remember that the library is open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until 7:00. This is an excellent opportunity for students to get help with missing assignments before the semester’s end.

Research shows that students who attend school regularly have been shown to achieve at higher levels than students who do not have regular attendance. This is the reason that we stress the importance of attendance for your child. We understand there will be times your child is sick but please help ensure they are here when they are well. We have added an automated calling system that will call you if your child is out for any part of the day. Remember, at middle school, we take attendance each period and when a student comes in late or leaves early they are counted absent for those periods. Each period's attendance will be taken into consideration for your child to pass on to the next grade level.

We have had a good year so far, and I would like to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and

Happy New Year!

Brittany Rogers

Principal

Important Dates:

• December 1st - Family Night
• December 2nd - 1st Intersession Check for Attendance and Grades
• December 6th - Progress Reports go home
• December 8th - 2nd Intersession Check for Grades
• December 8th - Middle School Winter Band Concert @ 6:30
• December 14th - Picture Retakes
• December 15 & 16th - Intersession for 6th - 8th Grade
• December 16th - Early Release @ 12:35 (Intersession 6-8)
• December 16th - End of the 1st Semester
• January 3rd - Students Return to School

Thank you to all that were able to attend Family Night. It was a huge success! We love seeing our families engage in fun and meaningful activities together. I want to give a special thank you to all of the NSMS staff that was involved in Family Night, especially our teacher's assistants. The decorations, activities, and snacks were excellent and would not have been possible without you!

Our December word of the month is Responsibility.

This month our focus is on Responsibility in which we learn to take ownership of our own thoughts, words, and actions. Find out more in the Capturing Kids Hearts Newsletter in English and Spanish. "You can't escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today" - Abraham Lincoln

Awareness: ASCA National Educational and Health Awareness Dates

Student Self-Care Tip: Feeling stressed? Try moving your body with exercise as any physical activity is proven to relieve stress.

UIL is an academic competition that NSMS students participate in against students from other schools in our UIL district. These activities are designed to motivate students, encourage students and to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of specific skills. Students are challenged to think critically, exhibiting much more than knowledge and comprehension. UIL also Improves student achievement and provides practical training for the future. Our UIL teams have been created and students have been working hard practicing skills for the team they have joined. We will have our competition in January.

5th Grade - Zain Flores

Zain has a great attitude and is always willing to help his peers. His enthusiasm for learning is greatly appreciated!

6th Grade - Antonio Tristan

Antonio can always be counted on to lend a helping hand in class. He helps out without needing to be asked. Antonio is very respectful and considerate of others. He takes pride in his work and strives to do his best. Challenging work does not scare Antonio! He persistently works through any assignment. He wants to learn and understands that best effort is important. His classmates are lucky to have him as a partner. He participates and works hard! Antonio is a wonderful all around student!

7th Grade - Jason Garcia

Jason is very respectful to his teachers and peers. He's always willing to help out where he can. He is diligent about getting his work completed and turned in on time. Jason is a joy to have in the classroom.

8th Grade - Mark Quintero

Mark comes to class every day ready and willing to learn. He is a helpful and respectful student. He sets good standards for others to follow and is a positive and up-beat student. Mark knows his goals and strives to meet them. He listens attentively and works diligently. Mark is a pleasure to teach.

Thank you to those that were able to make it out to our Thanksgiving meal. We are grateful for our staff that put together the cafeteria and the food for the families, children, and staff to enjoy. We hope to continue to have many more opportunities for your family to cherish with each other throughout the year.

To communicate with our teachers you can use the Rooms feature in our Nixon-Smiley App. This app will be for all teachers in our district. You should have received an email with a "magic code" for your child and instructions on how to create an account. Once you create an account, the video below will show you how to use the app. English Video. Spanish video. We will also post information on the Nixon-Smiley CISD Home of the Mustangs Facebook page and our district website. Please also check with your child daily about any important information that may have been sent home or communicated with them.

If you have a question or concern, please call us at (830) 582-1536, Ext 302. We are happy to set up Parent/Teacher conferences at your request either by phone or in person.

Email: rogersb@nixonsmiley.net
Website: www.nixonsmiley.net
Location: 800 North Rancho Road, Nixon, TX, USA
Phone: (830) 582-1536
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Twitter: @nixonsmileycisd