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Congratulations to the Snyder High School National Honor Society inductees! Senior inductees: Baylee Garcia, Zach Miller, Paige Steelman and Saraya Velasquez. Not pictured is Jaqulynn Craig. Photo by Sa’Bella Davidson Junior inductees: front row, are Marissa Amaya, Abigail Benitez, Linsey Bennett, Kalysa Burleson, Morgan Chapman, Ceirra Clauson, Edgar Gomez; back row, Karsen Grope, Jessalyann Hardin, Fiona Jazexhiu, Kinsey Kelley, Madison Lieb, Kirsten Luera, Cheyanne Lynch, Kevin Miranda, Alejandro Padilla, Alexandrea Salinas and Makenah Short. Photo by Sa’Bella Davidson Sophomore inductees: front row, are Emily Davis, Kyler Deere, Daniela Dominguez, Beyonce Garcia, Kambry Jones, Ava Martinez, Timothy Martinez; back row, Kelcey Pinkerton, Odalis Ornelas, Ethan Rodriguez, Alejandro Ruiz, Kaden Stone, Corey Thomas and Larrisa Wilkinson. Photo by Sa’Bella Davidson

Another round of severe weather is predicted this evening; therefore, we are postponing tonight's Eligibility Forms meeting. However, SISD Athletic Trainer, Alex Marsh, has created a helpful video that will walk you through creating an account to complete the required paperwork. We encourage you to complete this step and schedule your child's physical ASAP. Your child may not participate until these tasks are completed. Here is the link to the video: https://youtu.be/RhaBiwEnNxE

Eligibility Forms (formerly Arbiter) Help Session! Monday, May 17, 2021 @6pm in the SHS cafeteria. We know that all of the eligibility forms required for band, cheerleading, and athletics can be confusing! Athletic Trainer, Alex Marsh, and Athletic Secretary, Jasmin Ashley will host a meeting to help you with the required paperwork and answer any questions. Parents, please bring your child and their computer so we can help you connect and complete the necessary paperwork. If you have a child entering 7th-12th grade next year who is interested in participating in band, baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, powerlifitng, soccer, tennis, or track/field, they are required to complete eligibility paperwork to participate. Don't wait, completing this paperwork as soon as possible allows them to begin participating in the activities they love!

🥎Lady Tigers vs. Seminole Maidens @Odessa Permian Game 1: Thurs., 5/13 @ 6 pm Game 2: Sat., 5/15 @ 11 am | Game 3, 30 min. after if needed ⚾️Tigers vs. El Paso Riverside @Pecos Game 1: Thurs. 5/13 @ 6 pm Game 2: Fri. 5/14 @ 11 am | Game 3, 30 min. after if needed

Reminder! PreK and Kindergarten Round-Up is May 10-14th! Learn more here: https://www.snyderisd.net/article/434444

The band has selected Drum Majors for 2021! Junior, Steven Jackson, will serve as Head Drum Major. Assistant Drum Major is sophomore, Keylee Wagner. Both were selected following an audition process that assessed both musical and marching technique, and their character and leadership skills. All candidates demonstrated dedication and motivation. Our graduating seniors can be reassured they are leaving the program in capable hands.

Tiger fans, come out to Cates field Friday at 5pm and cheer on the Lady Tigers-area round, game two! 🥎The Lady Tigers won game 1 tonight 🥎 Snyder 10 Midland Greenwood 3

As we come to the end of Teacher Appreciation Week I am compelled to proclaim that every day should be “Teacher Appreciation Day”! As I have said many times before, short of the clergy there is not a more honorable profession than being a teacher. Every day teachers inspire students, change lives and truly shape the world. Our teachers do so much more than just teach reading, writing, and arithmetic; they also deal with countless issues that students bring with them to school each and every day. Snyder ISD is blessed to have amazing teachers, so on this last day of Teacher Appreciation Week, I say THANK YOU! Sincerely, Eddie Bland, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools, Snyder ISD

Congratulations to the Tiger athletes who competed at the state track meet! Jay Castillo 6th 400M dash Christian Escobedo 4th 1600M run with a PR of 4:24.42 HTTPS://Youtu.be/soRjaRKw9Z0

The newly formed SHS 4-H Club was well represented at its inaugural entry in the 4H Food Challenge Competition! Placing second in the Healthy Side Dish category were Adrianna Lopez, Analey Juarez, Allie, Gullett, and Bethany Yanez. Morgan Montoya, Tiffany Salinas, Grace Bird, and Akylah Taylor also competed at the district meet. Mrs. Butler, Snyder High School Culinary Arts teacher, said, “I'm so proud of all of these students! I can't wait to see what next year holds for these teams!” Mrs. Butler would also like to thank SHS Freshman Whitley Anderson, who helped train the teams. “Whitley helped immensely because this was my first introduction to the Food Challenge Competition. I learned so much from her along with our teams! We couldn't have done it without her." Scurry County 4-H Extension Agent, Ronda White, came and worked with the teams before the competition. Butler said, “Because of these two phenomenal ladies, our students were better prepared for district competition.”

The first round of STAAR testing begins tomorrow! Fourth grade students and Snyder High School English 1 and English 2 students will test this week. Tue 4/27 • STAAR: English 1 Tue 4/27 • STAAR: 4th Grade Writing Thu 4/29 • STAAR: English 2 Here are a few last-minute reminders: 1. Go to bed at a reasonable time. (10 hours of sleep is optimal.) 1. Eat a good breakfast (with protein if possible). Arrive early if you plan to eat breakfast at school. 2. Be to school early to have plenty of time to get ready for testing. We start testing at 8:00 am. 3. Students will need their laptops FULLY charged! This is important so that they don't have to worry about running out of battery during the test. The teachers only have a certain amount of outlets and we want students to be sitting in their optimal spot to be successful. 4. Encourage your child and tell them to do their best. They have been working very hard and we are proud of them! Parents have also been sent specific information from their school principals through ParentSquare. To view the complete SISD STAAR testing schedule, visit our website www.snyderisd.net or click on the "events" icon in your ParentSquare app. Specific test days for third-grade students will be announced by your child's teacher. To view the complete SISD STAAR testing schedule, visit our website www.snyderisd.net or click on the "events" icon in your ParentSquare app. Specific test days for third grade students will be announced by your child's teacher.

At Snyder Junior High School students have several electives to choose from depending on their interest. Art & Design teacher, Ms. Rodriguez, always finds way to blend theory and technique with fun! Here’s what she had to say about this project: “This was such a fun project to do with my students and they loved it! The Wallpaper Design Project is an individual assignment focused on Illustration. The students learned and practiced Illustration techniques such as adding emphasis to line to turn their drawings into an illustration. In this project, The Elements of Art and Principles of Design were combined to create a pattern that keeps on going just like wallpaper. The students worked diligently for two weeks to create their perfect wallpaper design.” Each design is made up of 16 different pieces-collaboration and creativity meet!

If yesterday is any indication, the future for the SHS Speech and Debate team looks bright! Fifth graders have been studying argumentative text and the students have been researching a topic all week. Mr. Birks, Mrs. Goodwin, and Mrs. Lewis’ classes had a live debate. Topics included, “Should 5th graders have smartphones?” and “Should students wear uniforms?”. The students did an excellent job presenting their arguments! #webelieveinsisd

The next Family Connections will be a Q&A session for our Spanish speaking families! "Mesa Redonda" Virtual en Español El Martes 27 de Abril, estaremos teniendo una mesa redonda virtual para contestar todas sus preguntas. Le invitamos a que se conecte a las 12pm y a las 5pm. Nos encantaría poder escuchar sus preguntas o inquietudes, al darnos la oportunidad de responder a sus inquietudes. Reserve esta fecha en su calendario para participar por medio de zoom. Asegúrese de verificar que haya descargado la aplicación en su teléfono o tableta. Si no tiene la aplicación, puede usar el enlace para descargar la aplicación de acuerdo a la plataforma en su mobil. https://zoom.us/download Si tiene preguntas específicas que le gustaría hacer, envíelas con anticipación enviando un correo electrónico a questions@snyderisd.net o puede enviar sus preguntas durante la sesión utilizando la función "Preguntas y respuestas" o la función "chat".

Mrs. Callaway’s 4th grade class is working on sequence of events in a text...with a science twist! They read about all the things a drop of water can do and then tested the sequences themselves. #webelieveinsisd

Snyder Drama’s Hometown Performance will be Saturday, April 24 at 7pm. We will begin by honoring our graduating seniors, followed by the performance of the UIL One Act Play Entry Paganini. The evening will conclude with the seniors giving their final curtain call. Admission will be free, but donations will be accepted.

I touch the future. I teach. – Christa McAuliffe Before Tuesday’s win over Estacoado, Snyder High School Baseball celebrated our teachers! Each member of the Snyder High School baseball team invited a special SISD educator to accompany them on the field. Please join them in celebrating the impact and influence these teachers have made in their lives! #webelieveinsisd #teachers #makeadifference

Families of incoming kindergarten students, would you like for your child to learn a second language? The Dual Language program is an accelerated program that begins in Kindergarten. Parents/guardians who are interested in their child participating in the program will be required to attend one of the following meetings via zoom: Thursday, April 22nd at 6pm Thursday, April 29th at 6pm Thursday, May 6th at 6pm Please complete this form to receive your zoom link. https://forms.gle/FvNQRrud4dLd1Kjp8

What are the ins and outs of STAAR testing? How can the STAAR test results and other testing results help students, teachers, and the school district? What can parents/guardians do to help their child be set up for success? How are students being prepared for the change to online STAAR testing? If my child's teacher has indicated that my child is behind, what options are available to help? If you have the same questions or others, please join us online, Tuesday, March 13th at 12 pm or 5 pm, for our Family Connections Q&A. We welcome your questions before or during the event. • Email questions@snyderisd.net • Submit your questions during the Q&A using the "chat" or "Q&A" feature. Event Link: https://www.snyderisd.net/familyconnections

Two Easter Bunnies visited the first grade dual language classes of Mrs.Ceballos and Mrs.Thamez. They even brought them a treat!!!