Mustang Memo November

NSMS Family,

Wow, it is hard to believe it is already November. November is the month of Thanksgiving and I feel that I have a ton to be thankful for. I am thankful for the support of my staff, students, and the community of NSMS. I am thankful to work in the most wonderful school district that supports our educators and students as we journey through the year. Most of all, I am thankful for all of the opportunities we have been given (and continue to have) to help Nixon-Smiley children learn and grow and the daily impact that we are able to make on young lives.

As we begin the second nine weeks, please be sure to talk with your student about their academics. One of the biggest adjustments students struggle to make in middle school is getting their assignments turned in on time. Three-week progress reports will go home on Tuesday, November 8th. Please make sure you are checking your child's grades regularly on the parent portal. Please also ensure your child is here every day unless they are sick or have an appointment. One of the biggest impacts on a student's success in school is their attendance. Please ensure that your child is at school every day. Students have to be in school 90% of the time in order to be promoted to the next grade level. Attendance is taken every period so coming in late or leaving early does have a negative effect on their attendance (and more than likely their grades as well). If you have questions about attendance rules or procedures please feel free to give me a call.

As this semester continues to fly by, keep encouraging your child to treat people right and do the right things. With your help, our campus will continue being a place where your child and every Nixon-Smiley Middle School Student enjoys coming to school and learning each and every day. We are looking forward to the upcoming Thanksgiving lunch (ticket money is due today, Nov 1st). The lunch will be on November 11th. We cannot wait to enjoy a delicious meal with our students and some of their family members. We are also planning to have a Family Night in December so keep your eye out for more information as soon as we have more details.

Brittany Rogers

Principal

• November 1st - Thanksgiving Lunch Ticket Money Due
• November 3rd - Home Football
• November 7th - Early Release @ 12:35 - Teacher Workday
• November 8th - Progress Reports Go Home
• November 10th - First Basketball Games (Boys Home, Girls Away)
• November 11th - Thanksgiving Lunch
• November 17th - Basketball Games (Girs Home, Boys Away)
• November 21st - 25th - Thanksgiving - No School
• November 30th - Basketball (Boys Home, Girls Away)

November: This month our focus is on Teamwork and unity in which we learn how to work with others toward a common goal. Find out more in the Capturing Kids Hearts Newsletter in English and Spanish.

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." – Helen Keller

Awareness: Military Family Appreciation Month

This month is about military families and the great sacrifices that take place to keep our country safe and protected. Did you know that military families relocate 10 times more than civilian families? Learn more from the Marine Corps Community Services website. See More: ASCA National Educational and Health Awareness Dates

Student Self-Care Tip: Too much drama for the middle school years? Try logging out of social media and find a more creative outlet for your time.

We had many great activities to promote kindness and be postive during anit-bullying month. One of the activities was a Poster Contest. Students were tasked to create a poster that went along with the anti-bullying month. Students could come in during their lunch and decorate posters or work on them at home. Students had to turn them in to be judged. The winners are below:

5th Grade - Adriana Tovar

Adriana meets and exceeds all the criteria for Student of the Month each and every day. She is a self-driven, conscientious student who sets a good example for her fellow classmates. She does an outstanding job, both when working independently and in a cooperative group setting. Adrianna's teachers enjoy and appreciate her!

6th Grade - Jazmin Granados

Jazmin is a dedicated hard-working student and she is respectful to teachers and her classmates. She always puts forth her best effort. Jazmin represents the 6th grade with pride. We are very proud of her efforts and look forward to seeing her continue to grow throughout the year.

7th Grade - Lucy Rangel

Lucy is a hardworking student who takes pride in her work. She is respectful to her teachers, and a friend to her classmates. Lucy is a cheerleader and spreads that positivity all around her.

8th Grade - Lucy Garcia Abundis

Lucy has a positive attitude and comes to school willing to learn. She follows school rules and is very respectful and kind. She listens attentively with the hope of learning new things. Lucy works productively and is always engaged. She completes all assignments in a timely manner. Her hard work and effort are paying off. Lucy sets a good example for her classmates to follow..

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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nixon-Smiley-CISD-Home-of-the-Mustangs--264506510244649
Twitter: @nixonsmileycisd