Volume 1, Edition 16
“Who We Are and What We Do” Over the past few weeks, the Campus Leadership Teams, administrators, and staff have been evaluating the core values of SISD. In the center of our core values are the statements: Students First. No Excuses. Why students first? That is our business and our “products” are successful members of society! How do we accomplish this? Student inspiration is important! The SHS Education & Training students created a presentation about an inspiring teacher. This project demonstrates that educators are making a difference everyday in big and small ways. Right here in Snyder, Texas so many of our high school staff have inspired students to be their best. Below are some quotes from the students when asked, “Why is this teacher inspiring?” 9th Grader at SHS - Sky regarding Ms. Harris - SHS English teacher: “She continues to give me chances to learn from my mistakes.” 11th Grader at SHS - Jacqueline regarding Mr. Birks SHS Math teacher: “He makes Algebra easy for me.” 9th Grader at SHS - Taziamaraie regarding Mrs. Maxfield - SHS Science teacher “She dealt with dyslexia during school and has helped me overcome some of the same obstacles she faced.” 10th Grader at SHS - Trace regarding Mr. McCurdy SHS Band Director“- He is willing to come in before school to help me reach my full potential.” 11th Grader at SHS - Tarryn regarding Mr. Hughes SHS History teacher “He has helped me through my worst subject while making it fun!”
SJHS STEA2M Program Has Record Applications
SJHS 6th graders have applied for the STEA2M Academy in record numbers! The diversity is a great representation of the overall interest in the program with 52 students being accepted in to program with over 50% of the students being Hispanic and 56% being female. Reaching non-traditional students with STEA2M is a foundational goal of the program.
SHS Students Qualify for STATE in UIL & Earn Industry Certifications! st
Congratulations to Freshman Rena Morrell, 1 place in st spelling/vocabulary, Junior Anna Charlotte Lavers, 1 th place in persuasive speaking, and Senior Elijah Lay, 4 place in headline writing. Lavers and Morrell will compete at the UIL State Meet in Austin in May. Lay qualified for state competition as an alternate. Three FFA Students also tested in an industryrecognized floral certification program. McKenna Keele, Emma Beaver, and Maddie Dennis earned their certification in Certified Floral Assistant.
April 29, 2016 SPS Students Going Green! Congratulations to the SPS students and teachers for winning the epic bottle challenge last week! In addition to collecting mounds of recyclable materials, the primary students are learning the skill of gardening as well. Students have planted their own vegetable garden and tend the garden on an on-going basis. Pretty soon, students will literally get to see the “fruits” of their efforts! By the way, SISD together collected over 170,000 plastics!
Coming Next Week! Teacher Appreciation Week is next week! Teaching is the hardest profession, but week in and week out, you guys are giving so much of yourselves to make a difference in the lives of students. Share your super hero stories by honoring your co-workers with #webelieveinsisd, #SISDsuperhero when you post to social media! SHS & SJHS Students Explore Career Options Students travelled to The Coliseum on Wednesday to explore career options, practice interview skills, and represent SISD in the local, professional community at the West Texas Workforce’s JumpStart. On May 9th, Mr. Clark's ACE and honors classes will be attending "Mr. Clark and ACE's 3rd Annual Biological Sciences Labs and Honors College Tour" on the Texas Tech University campus. Students will be introduced to the honors college admissions process, the Biotechnology and Neuroscience labs, and finally the Health Science Center's simulation labs.
If you are on the elementary campus this week, be sure to check out the latest art exhibit by the 2nd graders: Texas Wildflowers in a Vase. Ms. Bullard’s students have some GREAT work to share!
