Snyder ISD

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!!!

Several members of the Snyder Drama Department were recognized at the Bi-District competition. We are proud of each of you and ALL of the cast and crew! Best Performer: Jaden West All-Star Cast: Temo Olvera and Collin Mitten Honorable Mention: Isabel Rocha Best Overall Crew: Snyder Best Crew Member for Snyder: Lance Wiggins As soon as we have details on a Hometown Performance, we will share the information here!

Is the Jump Start Summer Program right for your PreK-5th grade child? Join us at 12 pm or 5 pm on Tuesday for a live Q&A where we will explain the program, show you how to register, and answer your questions live! Meeting Links: https://www.snyderisd.net/page/familyconnections Submit your questions by: • Emailing questions@snyderisd.net • Submitting your questions during the Q&A using the "chat" or Q&A" feature within zoom.

Reminder! Thursday, April 1st is a student holiday/staff development day, and Friday, April 2nd is a district holiday! The 2020-2021 district calendar is always available on our website snyderisd.net.

Join us in congratulating Reyes Silva, Snyder High School Junior. He is a state silver medalist and state record holder squatting 725 lbs! #tigerstrong #webelieveinsisd #powerlifting

SHS track spotlight. Freshmen Allie Gullett and Chon Vasquez won 1st Place in JV Girls and JV Boys High Jump respectively. Chon hit a personal record jumping 5’8” and Allie won the girls division with a jump of 4’6”. Congratulations! #tigerstrong #webelieveinsisd #highschooltrackandfield

Kindness missions were executed throughout the Snyder Primary School campus this week! In addition to fun dress up days, SPS Counselors Amy Crist and Lacee Wall delivered top secret missions to students. Missions included writing letters of appreciation to Snyder police officers, firefighters, EMS, and Cogdell hospital workers. They also left tokens of appreciation for school staff such as school nurses, librarians, office staff, custodians, cafeteria workers, principals, computer lab teachers, PE teachers, music teachers, and arts. Students also wrote messages of kindness on index cards to put in library books and put outside on cars. How can you surprise someone with a random act of kindness today?

⚽️ Come watch history in the making as both Snyder High School Soccer teams take on Brownwood in the playoffs! Girls: 5:00 PM Boys: 7:00 PM Games will be held in Abilene at Shotwell Stadium Tickets will be sold at the door $4 adult $3 student Can't make the game? Listen on 101.5 KSNY Big Star Radio Group!

Welcome back! We can't wait to see all of the students and staff back on campus Monday, March 22nd. Let's finish the year strong!

Will your child be enrolled in Pre-K or Kindergarten next year? We invite you to join us for an online meeting to discuss Pre-K/Kindergarten Round-Up plans and also learn about the Dual-Language Program opportunities that are available to Kindergarten students! You will also have an opportunity to meet our principals and learn more about Snyder Primary School. There will be two meetings on Tuesday, March 23rd: 12-12:30 or 5-5:30. The meetings will be held on Zoom and you will have an opportunity to submit your questions ahead of time or during the call - we will do our best to answer all of your questions live. ➡️Find the links to join the sessions here: www.snyderisd.net/familyconnections ➡️ Submit your questions by: •Emailing questions@snyderisd.net •Clicking on the Q&A or chat feature during the zoom and type in your question(s) •Commenting below If you miss the session, don’t worry, we will post a video on our website, www.snyderisd.net, under the "families and students" tab. You are encouraged to reach out to us with any questions by calling Snyder Primary School at 325-574-8600. We look forward to a fun and successful school year!