Snyder ISD

This past Saturday the SHS Speech and Debate team competed at the 2nd Annual All Saints Way Open in Lubbock, Texas. Madalyn Hernandez placed first in Dramatic Interpretation, Karcyn Hough placed third in Humorous Interpretation, Carson Posey placed fourth in Congress, Tana Rackley advanced to semifinals in Lincoln-Douglas Debate, and Yasmin Thamez and Kyle Beights both advanced to quarter-finals in Lincoln-Douglas Debate. Carson Posey also gained enough qualifying points to earn a spot at the Texas Forensics Association State Meet.

Awards featured plaques as well as unique certificates that were handmade by primary students from All Saints Episcopal School. Congratulations to all who competed.

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On Saturday, January 20th, William Rodriguez and Carlos Galindo represented the Snyder High School band at the annual ATSSB All-Region Band concert. Both students were selected to perform with the Symphonic Band based on an audition held in December. #snydertigers

The kindergarten teachers are feeling every bit of 100 today! Happy 100th day of school! #snydertigers

It's the 100th Day of School and the STEAM Lab students are counting bottle caps in groups of 100 for their "Caps for Life" campaign.  Classes are competing against each other to see which class can count the most in 25 minutes.  We encourage anyone that would like to donate to this cause to drop your plastic bottle caps off at Snyder Intermediate, City Hall, or Scurry County library.  To date they have collected enough caps for 75 cancer treatmants for children.  

It is always fun to visit the zoo! Mrs. Thamez and Mrs. Ceballos' 1st-grade dual language classes turned their classrooms into a zoo. The students researched different animals, wrote about their findings, and created dioramas depicting their habitats. They invited other classrooms and their families to visit their zoo and even made maps and helpful signage for the visitors. #snydertigers #duallanguage

During the afternoon route, the driver of Bus 11 overheard a student make a concerning statement to another student. They immediately informed the school resource officer and administration, and the bus stopped at the intermediate school. Two students were interviewed and exited the bus. Their parents were notified of the situation. The rest of the students are safe and on their way home.

Students, teachers, and families should report any possible threat or concern to the right authorities. We appreciate the students and the bus driver who reported the situation promptly, enabling the authorities to respond quickly.

How to Report a Concern
If you observe any suspicious activity or have any concerns, report them immediately to the school administration or the police. For non-urgent concerns, you may use the “See Something, Say Something” form, which you can find at www.snyderisd.net/safety.

Snyder Intermediate Families, we have a special attendance challenge for the month of February! We know many of you have been hit hard with illness over the past week, and we hope everyone rested and recovered over the weekend. These next few months are especially important, and we hope to have as many students well and in school every day!

February Challenge
Attendance will be evaluated each Thursday. The class with the best attendance for each grade level will have the students' names put into a drawing. The winners will have the option to select from the following prizes

$15 to spend on Amazon
Drink and snack from Sonic
200 PBIS points
Lunch Bunch with 5 friends in the courtyard

At the end of February we will see which grade level has the best attendance overall and those students will be rewarded with a treat from the cafeteria during lunch.
Second Semester Attendance Challenge
We have FOUR awesome prizes to give away for the 2nd semester perfect attendance drawings. We will select 2 students from 4th and 2 students from 5th.
Hoverboard
AirPod Pro
Nintendo Switch
PS5

Thank you for your support in your child's education!

If you are interested in trying out for SHS cheerleader or mascot for the 2024-2025 school year, take note of these important dates and tasks:

• Indicate your interest by completing this form no later than 4pm on Thursday, February 15th: bit.ly/SHSCheerTryouts

• Mandatory meeting with parent/guardian and candidate
Wednesday 2/21 at 6:00 pm in the SHS Cafeteria

• Practice: Monday 2/26, Tuesday 2/27, Thursday 2/29, Monday 3/4, Tuesday 3/5, Thursday 3/7, Monday 3/11, Tuesday 3/13, Wednesday 3/14 (mandatory)

• Tryouts: Thursday 3/14

• Fittings: Tuesday 3/26
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Let’s celebrate the latest round of GOAL GETTERS!
These fourth and fifth-grade students set their sights on a goal and succeeded!
At Snyder Intermediate School, part of our vision is to celebrate academic excellence and goals to provide a roadmap to student success. We believe all students can grow, no matter their academic level.

Goal-getters are recognized after each unit test. Teachers set goals for students based on their previous year's STAAR performance to give students a target for growth. Students learn the importance of setting goals and the work required. Daily assignments and exit tickets provide a window into day-to-day understanding, but unit tests provide a deeper perspective of comprehension and retention. Ask your child about their goals. Be sure to look beyond the overall letter grade and regularly check your child's test grades in Skyward.

Together, we can help your child achieve their best. As always, reach out to us with any questions or concerns.

#snydertigers

District play continues in Levelland!
🏀 SHS Boys Basketball @ Levelland, Freshman @ 6:15 pm, JV @ 5:00 pm, Varsity @ 7:30 pm

🏀 SHS Girls Basketball @ Levelland, JV @5:00 pm, Varsity @ 6:15 pm

#GoTigers! #snydertigers

Yesterday, Snyder High School had the opportunity to host a luncheon for SISD School Board Members as a token of appreciation. Culinary students prepared a menu of Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Homemade Pasta, Mediterranean Greek Salad, Kelton's Lemon Cake (a.k.a. Lauren's Luscious Lemon Cake), Tea, & Lemon Water. Everyone was served by NHS members. Education and Training students wrote a book about the School Board Members, made table decorations, and created a Photo Booth. Evergreen - SISD Research and Retail Greenhouse provided plants for each member to take home, along with a personalized wooden plaque created by alumni with the assistance of our Construction and Art students.

Teaching, practicing, and reinforcing good habits is essential in elementary school. Snyder Primary School embraces the "7 Habits" to teach kids skills that will help them not just be successful students, but all-around great human beings!

Habit heroes are a way for teachers to recognize their students who have been following the seven habits throughout the week. When a student is nominated, they get a special leader buck, a leader stick, and they get to sign their name on the habit wall of fame. Ask your kids about the 7 Habits to learn more!

Snyder Primary School has finally received the ribbons and metals for the UIL students who placed! We are so proud of these students and their hard work and dedication! Thank you for supporting them along the way! 🎗️🏅🧠♥️

Students are RACING through their work! However, the goal is not to finish first; it's all about the details. Throughout the district, teachers are working with students on the RACE method.

Gone are the days of just multiple choice and true/false questions. Students must demonstrate that they understand and can explain concepts through what the education world calls an extended constructed response (ECR).

R: restate the question
A: answer the question
C: cite your evidence
E: explain your answer

Introducing the RACE strategy to students can help them become better writers. It enables them to organize their thoughts and express their ideas more effectively. Additionally, it promotes critical thinking skills. This strategy can be applied to different types of writing tasks, including but not limited to short responses, paragraph writing, or longer compositions. It is also useful in all subjects!

Parents, you can help us reinforce this concept at home. If your child is working on homework, ask them about the RACE method and encourage them to take their time. As always, if you need help supporting your child or have concerns, contact your child's teacher. We're here to help! #snydertigers

Brandon and Sheila Williamson dropped by the intermediate school with the perfect pick-me-up! Thank you for treating us to HTeaO!

Snyder Intermediate School UIL medals have arrived!
Let's give another 👏👏👏 to these students!

4th Grade Art
Daniella Cabrera--6th Place
3rd Place TEAM

4th Grade Chess
Joshua Sandoval--2nd Place
Dylan Weddle--6th Place
3rd Place TEAM

5th Grade Chess
Aiden Meriwether--1st Place
J'Nin Sosa--4th Place
Mason Block--Best Alternate
1st Place TEAM

5th Grade Listening
Tyler Smith--3rd Place
Ysabel Hombrebueno--4th Place
2nd Place TEAM

5th Grade Spelling
Logan Michael--1st Place
3rd Place TEAM

4th Grade Spelling
Leonela Martinez--4th Place
3rd Place TEAM

5th Grade Social Studies
Victoria Ruiz--4th Place
Sadie Hernandez--5th Place
Molly McGowan--6th Place
2nd Place TEAM

5th Grade Number Sense
Logan Michael--1st Place
Jesse Vasquez--4th Place
Natalia Hill--5th Place
Parker Wallis--best alternate
1st Place TEAM

4th Grade Number Sense
Christopher Cabrera--1st Place
Ulises Cabrera--2nd Place
Grace Freeman--4th Place
Roston Wilson--Best Alternate
1st Place TEAM

5th Grade Music Memory
Emily Hernandez--3rd Place
Chyleigh Key--5th Place
3rd Place TEAM

4th Grade Music Memory
Makenzie Schoppa--1st Place
Kirstyn Perez--4th Place
2nd Place TEAM

5th Grade Ready Writing
Jeriel Solis--3rd Place
Sophia Vasquez--6th Place
4th Grade Ready Writing
Kinley Cook--5th Place

5th Grade Oral Reading
Kendalyn Hernandez--4th Place

4th Grade Oral Reading
Kinley Cook--1st Place
Finley Wadleigh--3rd Place
Harper Hayes--4th Place

Let's get a hometown crowd together to cheer on the Tigers and Lady Tigers!
🏀 SHS Boys Basketball vs Lakeview, Freshman @ 6:15 pm, JV @ 5:00 pm, Varsity @ 7:30 pm
🏀SHS Girls Basketball vs. Lakeview,* JV @5:00 pm, Varsity @ 6:15 pm (Staff Appreciation)
⚽SHS Boys Soccer vs. Frenship JV @ 5:00 pm, Varsity @ 7:00 pm

Congratulations to two Snyder ISD Administrators who were voted to be among the best in Scurry County!
Best School Administrator
John Rush, Snyder Junior High Principal

Best Coach
Wes Wood, Athletic Director, Head Football Coach

On Saturday, January 20, the 7th Grade A team placed 3rd at the A team Andrews Tournament. Coach Rios said, "We placed at both tournaments, and we're looking forward to our last two games of the season. This group has a passion for basketball and loves playing together. I'm super proud of them for always trying their best and willing to improve every day!" Back row (left to right): Jacie Welsh, Adrianna Melhado, and Hannah Rangel Front row (left to right): Eva Rosas, Valentina Navarez, and Sarai Castillo

Join us Tuesday for Snyder High's Winter Wonders! Enter through auditorium doors and follow the path of snowflakes to the library. The reception will be from 5-7pm January 23rd. Stay for a while or pop in between basketball games. Come support your local young artists and vote for your favorite pieces!