Snyder Junior High School

Spring Break is right around the corner, but there is a lot of work to be done! ✏️ Benchmark Testing: Snyder Primary 3rd grade, Snyder Intermediate, and Snyder Junior High School students are taking benchmark tests this week. Please visit with your child and remind them that it is important that they do their best on this test. We will use the data from this assessment to determine any instruction gaps that need to be revisited. ✏️ End of the 4th Six Weeks: It's also the end of the six-week grading period for Snyder Junior High and Snyder High School students. Finish strong! 🗓 You can always find a copy of the school calendar on the website at snyderisd.net, in the links section of the ParentSquare app, or https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/819181/2020-2021_School_Calendar_Revised__5_.pdf

8th Grade students, parents, & guardians, please join us for an important Snyder High School scheduling meeting! When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 9 or 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 11 Where: Snyder High School Cafeteria Why: This will be an opportunity for parents and their 8th-grade students to ask questions and complete the scheduling process for high school. Spanish speakers will be available. Students, you must bring your school-issued laptops. **If you are unable to attend one of these meetings, the high school counselors will visit with your 8th grader during school hours following Spring Break.

School and district administrators will be online to chat with you today from 12-12:30 pm and 5-5:30 pm. If you are able, please join us. We hope to answer any questions you may have. To ask a question during the chat, type in your question using the Q&A or chat feature, which is found at the bottom of the screen in zoom (mobile users, click "more" to access the chat feature). 12:00-12:30 pm Click to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82500558219... Passcode: 389132 5:00-5:30 pm Click to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85340035151... Passcode: 389132 If you are unable to join us at this time and you have questions, don't hesitate to reach out. A list of contacts and resources is found in our help center: https://www.snyderisd.net/page/help **We have postponed the "Elementary Chat" that was scheduled for today until next Tuesday.**

Due to weather conditions, the 8th-grade parent meeting has been canceled. However, we have created a video with all of the information we planned to cover in the meeting. Please take note of the next three steps that need to be completed by Monday, February 15th! 1. Watch the 8th-grade meeting video (15 minutes): https://youtu.be/NXsN_RsyIpU 2. Review the Program of Study Catalog: https://indd.adobe.com/view/7c5f7748-31a6-48d6-8e3c-9c5826772c6d 3. Complete the course selection survey by Monday, February 15th! (your student must complete this survey from their SISD Google account) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkKPZqZnNP7DFQOqs2vY8Rn2AgKYMOp0MlA_BcHs5K_Qf6jw/viewform If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us: Mr. Shaye Murphy, Principal: smurphy@snyderisd.net Ms. Shauna Pinkerton, Dean of Dual Credit & Academics: spinkerton@snyderisd.net Ms. Jennifer Rosas, Work-Based Learning/P-TECH Coordinator: jrosas@snyderisd.net Ms. Emily Beaver, Counselor: ebeaver@snyderisd.net Ms. Kristen Early, Counselor: kearly@snyderisd.net

Is your child dealing with grief, anxiety, loneliness, or perhaps they just lack motivation? During an ordinary school year, students and families experience stress while juggling schoolwork and extracurricular activities in addition to family and social issues. COVID-19 has, understandably, caused additional stress for us all. Join Amy Crist and Lacee Wall, counselors, at Snyder ISD's primary school campus, as they discuss ways to help your child through challenging times. Submit your questions: You may submit your questions in advance by emailing questions@snyderid.net, commenting on this post, or you can submit your questions during the session using the "chat" or "Q&A" feature in the zoom webinar. Join, Tuesday, January 26, 2021 ⏰ 12:00-12:30 pm Please click this link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82500558219?pwd=QjdWd2w0ajIyWUJQOXdRU29NeTlMQT09 Passcode: 389132 ⏰ 5:00-5:30 pm Please click this link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85340035151?pwd=UjBpVWZabEtvTlFROS9DQXRnR3hndz09

Did you miss the live BrightThinker Q&A with Snyder Junior High? Many parents said it was helpful! Catch the replay: https://youtu.be/L8qVw_QFHY4

Here's the link to order your yearbook for $25! Prices increase to $30 after January 31st. https://www.balfour.com/

Students throughout the district are learning about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His words ring true in the heart of every educator.

🔴 Important reminder! 🔴 Monday, January 18th is a regular school day!

Junior high parents and guardians, have your students mentioned BrightThinker? Join us Tuesday 1/19 at 12pm or 5pm for a virtual Q&A to answer your questions about the BrightThinker curriculum. We will discuss how to help students who are struggling, how to help students who wish to get ahead, and everything in between. More information and the zoom link may be found here: https://www.snyderisd.net/page/familyconnections

Snyder ISD uses ParentSquare for school communication, primarily with email, text and app notifications. Here’s what you can do with ParentSquare: • Receive messages from the school via email, text or app notification • Choose to receive information as it comes or all at once at 6pm daily • Communicate in your preferred language • Comment on school postings to engage in your school community • Direct message teachers, staff and other parents • Participate in group messages • Sign up for parent-teacher conferences with smart online technology • Send payments, sign forms & permission slips, receive report cards, sign up to volunteer and more all from your phone or web portal ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent, using the email address and phone number that was entered in your Skyward Family Access account when you registered your student. We encourage parents to access their accounts so they can download the mobile app and update their preferences on when and how they are notified.

We are excited to launch Family Connections, a weekly virtual meetup between you and Snyder ISD. Each Tuesday at 12 pm and 5 pm, we will hold a live online interactive session. Some sessions will cover specific topics, and others will be an open discussion. If you miss a session, don’t worry, we will post a video from each week’s session on our website under the "connect" section. You may also submit your questions in advance to questions@snyderisd.net. Learn more here: https://www.snyderisd.net/o/snyder/page/family-connection-sessions

Free meals for students & children in the community! On-campus or curbside. Learn more here: https://5il.co/mq4p

Answers to your questions have been posted to the FAQ section of our Smart Start Guide! As always, feel free to email us at questions@snyderisd.net or send us a message on Facebook. We're here to help! https://www.snyderisd.net/o/snyder/page/smart-start-2020-2021

Meal pickup for virtual students: In order to plan for virtual student meal pickup, please complete a meal survey at https://forms.gle/Eo73f2zKAwDA5MEG7 by Friday, August 28, 2020. Snyder ISD will distribute breakfast and lunch meals for virtual learners starting Tuesday, September 8th at the back of Snyder Primary School from 11:45AM until 1:00PM. For more information on ordering, pricing and pickup, please visit the Meals & Menus section of our website at https://www.snyderisd.net/o/snyder/page/meal-payment-menus--2

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.

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 https://bit.ly/3g67gp9

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