Snyder Primary 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

Mrs.Thamez’s first grade ELAR class is completing a 20 day Kindness Challenge. Today their challenge was to make a card for the cafeteria workers and deliver it to them. They completed their challenge! They even wrote them in Spanish and English! #buildingcharacter #bilingualeducation #webelieveinsisd

Did you miss the live Q&A with the elementary school instructional team? Catch the replay here: https://www.snyderisd.net/page/familyconnections

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.**

There are celebrity sightings throughout Snyder Primary School library this week! Second-grade students chose a famous person to study and then read a biography about that person’s life. From the information they learned, they completed both a written project and a “bottle buddy.” Scroll through the pictures for a virtual viewing of their biography projects!

Readers & Leaders! Each morning, Snyder Primary School principals recognize students who have reached their leadership or reading step goals. This morning, they recognized 30 students for reading and 30 students for leadership! 📖 Students earn "steps" for reading. Fifteen minutes = 1 step. For every 100 steps, they receive a reward! ⭐️ Students earn Leader Bucks for dozens of leadership traits: being a good friend, working hard in class, behaving well for the substitute, and tidiness, just to name a few. #webelieveinsisd

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

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!

We are excited to launch Family Connections, a new line of communication 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

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.

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