Snyder ISD

Fish Splash/Technology Handout (9th grade only) Calling all incoming freshmen!! Save the date! Fish Splash 2021 will take place on Wednesday, August 26th at the SHS cafeteria. To provide ample social distancing, there will be two sessions. Session one will be from 10-12 for students with the last name beginning with A-J. Session two will be from 1:30-3:30 for students with the last name beginning with K-Z. Students will enter via the cafeteria doors and will have temperature screens upon arrival. ****Masks will be required during the campus tour.*** Parents are welcome to attend!

If you haven't already, you will soon receive an invite to ParentSquare! This is the primary communication tool our schools will use to communicate with families. To get the most out of ParentSquare and to set up message preferences, download the app today. Please watch this 3 minute video for more information. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOaxk_u0mqA

Have you purchased your tickets for the volleyball and football games? We have updated our website to include a link for ticket sales and screening protocols. Please read these rules carefully. Let's keep each other safe and our kids on the field and courts doing what they love. Masks are required and screenings will be conducted prior to entry. https://www.snyderisd.net/o/snyder/page/athletics--1032

Attention families of Snyder Junior High students, All students: We will be handing out laptops and schedules for all students grades 6-8 on August 31, 2020. The times for pickup will be from 1 to 4 p.m. We will release more information on this. Please plan this on your calendar. Virtual students: We will have a packet for virtual students to pick up with their computer that will have information about parent meetings and instructions for the first day of school.

Mr. Murphy, SHS Principal, brings us part 2 of the video series, "What to Expect at Snyder High School." He explains: •safety guidelines & daily procedures •staggered start grade-level assignments •technology distribution •parking permit applications •A/B day schedules •screening •masks •arrival & dismissal >>REMINDER<< If your child is enrolled in virtual school, don't forget to join us at Worsham Auditorium Wednesday, August 19th at 6pm Virtual School Meeting and Technology Distribution short presentation answer questions distribute technology *Parent/guardian needs to be present. https://youtu.be/05sctf0EbdA

What will the 2020-2021 school year look like at SHS? Principal Shaye Murphy has prepared an in-depth video explanation for you! Grab your notepad or hit the download button! The video link attached is packed with great info! Click here for more info! https://youtu.be/nUr9dsIZlFs

Snyder High School parents please be advised. A Virtual Student Meeting and Technology Distribution will be held on Wednesday, August 19th at 6pm in Worsham Auditorium. The parent/guardian needs to be present. The agenda includes: •short presentation •answer questions •distribute technology

SISD Families, Texas Education Agency has provided all families with information on your rights and responsibility during COVID-19. Please take the time to review and be informed. An English and Spanish flyer can be found in the link below. As always, if you have questions please email questions@snyderisd.net. https://bit.ly/3kNgeLk

SISD Families, Please register your child by August 12th so that we assign your child the right classes and can notify you about your child's teacher and class schedule as soon as possible. If your child is not registered by this date, we will assume they plan to attend school on-campus and we will place them in their class(es) accordingly. Our teachers are excited and ready to reach out to you and we know you are eager to meet your teachers. Please contact your student's campus if you need assistance completing registration. We will be glad to schedule an appointment if needed. If you have any questions, please message us, call your child's campus, the district office, or email questions@snyderisd.net.

SISD COVID ANNOUNCEMENT ATTACHED. Please click on the image for the full announcement.

**2020-2021 Snyder ACE REGISTRATION INFORMATION** ALL Snyder Primary students must fill out a new paper application each year. Early registration is recommended in order to ensure a spot in the program. ACE registration for the 2020-2021 school year can be filled out onsite at Stanfield Engagement Center located at 4300 Ave. V, Monday-Friday 9 am to 3 pm, or, for your convenience, a downloadable version of the application can be found at: https://5il.co/jbh6 (English application) https://bit.ly/3iq94uE (Spanish application). Please email completed application to edeleon@snyderisd.net Please email all your questions to amontoya@snyderisd.net. Registration for Snyder Intermediate & Snyder Jr. High is part of the online registration.

Dual Credit Students: Did you miss the technology and course instruction pickup? Classes start this Wednesday! Stop by Snyder High School Monday or Tuesday between 8am - 4pm to pick up your device and instructions for your WTC classes. If you have any questions, contact the high school at 325-574-8800 or email spinkerton@snyderisd.net.

We know many of you have questions about the 2020-2021 school year. Please submit your questions and we will respond as soon as possible. Questions received by Wednesday, August 12th will be assembled into a Q&A document that will be posted on our website. Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpaAI-mmcNf8BdZtc75718jEwUTvlUV9nclQbvPPeI2WgDAA/viewform?usp=sf_link

As part of our plans to return to school safely, we will stagger student attendance during the first week of school. Each campus has a plan to orient them to school, learn the new health and safety procedures, and issue technology. •Snyder Primary School: 25% of students will report each day 9/8, 9/9, 9/10, and 9/11. 100% of students will report on 9/14/2020 •Snyder Intermediate School: 25% of students will report each day 9/8, 9/9, 9/10, and 9/11. 100% of students will report on 9/14/2020 •Snyder Junior High School: 100% of students will report on 9/8/2020. •Snyder High School: 25% of students will report each day 9/8, 9/9, 9/10, and 9/11. 100% of students will report on 9/14/2020. Families will be provided with a link later in August with an option to sign up for their preferred day for the first week of school.

Families! Your students are being assigned to classes this week! Please register your child by August 12th so that we assign your child the right classes and can notify you about your child's teacher and class schedule as soon as possible. If your child is not registered by this date, we will assume they plan to attend school on-campus and we will place them in their class(es) accordingly. Our teachers are excited and ready to reach out to you and we know you are eager to meet your teachers. If you have any questions, please message us, call your child's campus, the district office, or email questions@snyderisd.net.

LAST CALL! If you have not made a reservation for Saturday's Back to School Bash you need to do so ASAP! To make final preparations, we will be closing the reservation form on Friday, July 31st at 3 pm. Please log on to your family access, complete your online registration, and reserve your attendance time for the 3rd Annual SISD Back to School Bash. We look forward to seeing you at the BASH! *** All JH slots have been filled!***

LAST CALL! If you have not made a reservation for Saturday's Back to School Bash you need to do so ASAP! To make final preparations, we will be closing the reservation form on Friday, July 31st at 3 pm. Please log on to your family access, complete your online registration, and reserve your attendance time for the 3rd Annual SISD Back to School Bash. We look forward to seeing you at the BASH! *** All JH slots have been filled!***

SJHS Lady Tigers- Friday, July 31st the junior high girls' athletic department will be having an athletic (personal item) pickup. Times available to retrieve items left in the lockers during the 2020 year are 9:30 -12:30 and 4:00-6:00pm. Please park near the south entrance (facing the football field) and enter through the girl’s athletic hallway. A coach will be at the door to assist the students. Please be patient. Students will be asked to practice social distancing with only one student entering the building at a time.

The Snyder ISD Broadcasting team will be going live this afternoon at 3:30 with Big Star Radio Group and Snyder ISD Broadcasting FaceBook page. Join us with special guest SHS principal Shaye Murphy. Today's discussion will cover the Back 2 School Bash, school calendar, athletics, Fish Splash, WTC/Dual Credit, and a host of other district-wide back to school need to know info!

The 3rd Annual Back 2 School Bash is coming up this Saturday! Are you prepared to zip through the lines? Complete step one (online registration) as soon as possible and you will make it to the end zone in record time! 🏁! Click here to explore the Back to School HQ! 👇 https://www.snyderisd.net/…/page/registration-enrollment--31