In this issue:
Campus Calendar
- November 24-28 - Thanksgiving Break
- December 1 - SAMSAT Field Trip (6th grade partial class)
- December 1 - District Magnet Fair at Sports Gym (6:30-8:00)
- December 2 - Mays Ranch Field Trip (8th grade)
- December 9-18 - Semester Exams for HS Credit Courses
- December 11 - Jay HS Visit (ALL 8th grade)
- December 19 - End of First Semester
- December 22-January 5 - Winter Break
* Parents, keep an eye out for emails from Ms. Fehrenbacher before each field trip to verify lunch counts.
Helpful Links
- Principal Lazo's Newsletter - Information on events and concerts, technology, athletics, and more
- Counseling Department Newsletter - Information on the guidance curriculum, available resources, and more
- This year's yearbooks can be ordered through LifeTouch by ordering online. Yearbooks will be delivered to campus later this year.
- Jones/Jones Magnet PTA invites community involvement to support our school. You can learn more through their online LinkTree.
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LAST CHANCE TO ORDER - Hoodies for Sale Online
Our online store is open, selling hoodies and house shirts. The deadline to order is November 26. Orders will be delivered to campus before Christmas break. Please double-check sizes before you order. The online store does not offer returns or exchanges.
We continue to sell magnet shirts for $10 cash in the STEM office.
Magnet School Applications OPEN NOW!
Applications for Northside's magnet middle schools and magnet high schools are open NOW. This year's application window closes on January 23. Families can apply for middle school and high school magnet programs at https://nisd.net/magnets.
- Current 8th grade students are invited to explore their high school options. Students at Jones STEM are granted automatic admission to the Science & Engineering Academy at Jay High School. If Jones STEM students want to attend Jay SEA, they do not need to complete an application. A seat is already reserved for them. If 8th graders are interested in other magnet high school options, they should complete the magnet application at https://nisd.net/magnets.
- Current Jones STEM 6th & 7th graders do not need to re-apply. Enrollment is continuous.
- Current 5th grade students are invited to apply to Northside's magnet middle schools. There are now FIVE magnet programs for middle school students. These programs accept students outside of the school district. Cluster bus route transportation is provided within the district's boundaries.
Families can learn about all of Northside's magnet programs at two magnet fairs:
- Monday, December 1, at the Northside Sports Gym, from 6:30 - 8:00
- Monday, December 8, at the Northside Activity Center and Paul Taylor Field House, from 6:30 - 8:00
Applying to UTSA Prep? Let us help
UTSA hosts a summer program for current 6th graders through 11th grade. The program focuses on engineer and design. We typically have a large number of Jones STEM Magnet students involved in UTSA PREP. Applications are open NOW through February 14. Northside ISD covers some of the cost of the program, making the cost $250 for Northside families.
You can learn more and apply at: https://klesse.utsa.edu/prep/
The application requires some documents from the school. If you contact the STEM office, we will help you secure:
- A conduct letter from the school.
- An unofficial transcript from the counseling office.
- Email addresses for your student's math & science teachers (for the reference forms).