Mustang Memo April

NSMS Family,

April is already upon us and this year continues to fly by. Each day, we continue to work towards our goals and reaching our full potential. Please talk with your child about self motivation and perseverance as we push through the end of the school year. It is important that each student is engaged in their learning and motivated to do their best. We will be working hard to make sure your child is prepared for the next grade level and as the rigor continues to increase we need your child to be putting in their best effort in class. When deciding on your child's schedule for next year, we will use their STAAR scores to help determine their classes. That is why we continue to talk to the students about trying their best so that they are placed in the correct classes. Be sure to ask your child how they did on their benchmarks. They should have made goals before taking it and reviewed their scores afterwards to see if they met their goal and review how they did. If you have any more questions about benchmarks, please contact your child's teacher or the middle school office.

Thank you,

Brittany Rogers

NSMS Principal

• April 3rd - Parent meeting for incoming 9th graders
• April 7th - No School
• April 10th - No School (Bad Weather Make Up Day)
• April 12th - Progress Reports Go Home
• April 19th - 5th - 8th Grade Reading STAAR
• April 22nd - Adventure Race
• April 24th - Early Release @ 12:35
• April 26th - 5th & 8th Science STAAR
• April 27th - 8th Grade Social Studies STAAR
• May 2nd - 5th - 8th Grade Math STAAR

This month our focus is on Perseverance and our ability to accomplish great things over time through continued effort. Find out more in the Capturing Kids Hearts Newsletter in English and Spanish. “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill

Awareness: ASCA National Educational and Health Awareness Dates

Student Self-Care Tip: Brush up on your online manners with digital citizenship.

5th Grade - Avery Mitchell

Avery is our Fifth Grade Student of the Month. He is responsible and gets his work completed in a timely manner and is always engaged in his learning. He shows respect for both adults and peers on a daily basis and takes pride in doing his best.

6th Grade - Rylan Webb

Rylan is an outstanding sixth grade student! No matter how challenging the assignment is, Rylan gives his very best and does not give up. Giving his best effort is very important to him. When working with a group or a partner, Rylan is a team player. He will help others if they are struggling with an assignment that they don't understand. In the classroom, Rylan is responsible and he is respectful to all. Overall, Rylan is a very strong student and a reliable friend.

7th Grade - Cassidy Urmy

Cassidy is always a hard working student and willing to assist her classmates in need. Her attention to details are what help her succeed. She is respectful and responsible. Cassidy is a joy to have in class.

8th Grade - Karson Rhodes

Karson is respectful towards his teachers and peers. He is always courteous and polite. He is accountable and responsible in his work efforts. Karson responds to feedback maturely and works hard to apply what he has learned. He displays a willing and conscientious effort toward his assignments. Karson is a valuable part of his classroom.

Our student council is hosting a fun easter activity for our students. If your child would like to participate, please have them bring their money before April 6th.

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 301. 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