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On the cover: Purple was the color of the day across NISD on April 15 as we celebrated and supported our military-connected students. To honor military youth affected by deployment, everyone is encouraged to wear purple today in support of these children for their daily sacrifices, commitment, and courage. Click here to view pictures from across the District.
Lots of summer learning opportunities in Northside Schools
When the bell rings on May 21, the teaching and learning do not stop.
NISD offers an array of Summer School opportunities as a way to catch up in your studies, learn something new, or try to get ahead.
NISD offers a wide variety of courses, including regular high school summer programs for remediation and acceleration, programs for middle and elementary school, and state-mandated programs. There are also a number of enrichment courses and camps that allow students to explore and have fun while learning something new.
For additional information and course offerings, visit the NISD Summer Learning website.
NISD Expands Pre-K to Include Qualifying 3-Year-Olds
Northside ISD is excited to expand its Pre-K program to include qualifying 3-year-olds, giving more young learners access to a strong start in school. The program is FREE. Based on Texas eligibility requirements, this new opportunity helps families begin building a solid foundation for future success even earlier.
Students will learn in a blended classroom setting where 3- and 4-year-olds grow together in a nurturing, engaging environment. This model supports developmentally appropriate learning while encouraging peer interaction that builds language, social skills, and early academic foundations.
Give your child a head start in a high-quality program designed to help them thrive. Enroll today and take the first step toward a bright future!
HELPFUL RESOURCES
New Features in Schoolnet (CMS)
Schoolnet has recently updated a few features for building an assessment. First, you must select a Test Category. Second, a tool has been added to assist in adding Content and Language Supports. Watch this video for more details. This resource and others can be found on the Schoolnet (CMS) Site, under HUB - Instructional Systems Support. For a listing of previous Schoolnet articles, click here.
Coming Soon: Meeting Conversations in Google Chat
Finding specific links, shared resources, or follow-up notes from a previous meeting can often feel like searching for a needle in a haystack—especially when those conversations are tucked away in a long list of direct messages.
To help simplify this, Google is introducing a dedicated Meetings section within Google Chat. While this feature is just beginning its rollout and may not be visible in our district accounts quite yet, it is designed to provide a more intuitive way to manage your virtual meeting conversation.
What to Expect
The new Meetings section acts as a centralized hub for all your meeting-related conversations. Located in the sidebar between your direct messages and spaces, it automatically groups calendar invite threads into a single, organized area.
How This Supports Your Workflow:
- Improved Organization: By separating meeting threads from your Direct Messages, your workspace remains uncluttered and easier to navigate.
- Efficient Follow-Up: Whether you need to reference a file shared during a grade-level meeting or review action items from a department briefing, all relevant information stays pinned in one predictable location.
How to Set It Up (Once Available)
This feature is optional, so you can choose whether and when to use it. Once it arrives in our environment, you can enable it by following these steps:
- Click the three-dot menu icon next to any section in your Chat sidebar.
- Select "Create a meeting section."
- Click "Create," and your meetings will begin to populate in their new home immediately.
We hope this update provides a more seamless way to access your collaborative notes and keeps your Google Chat organized. Keep an eye out for this addition in the coming weeks!
CELEBRATIONS
Student is in Top 10 of National Coding Competition
Callie Xia, an 8th-grade student at Zachry Magnet School, was named a Top 10 finalist in Code/Art’s prestigious All-Girls Coding Competition.
The international competition brings together talented young programmers from around the world and provides a platform for girls to showcase their skills in computer science, creativity, and problem-solving. Designed to inspire and empower young women in technology, the program encourages innovation through coding and digital art.
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Harlan DI Team Advances to Global Finals
The Destination Imagination (DI) team from Harlan High School has earned a spot at Global Finals, where they will represent both Harlan and NISD on the world stage. As the only team from NISD and the Central Texas Region to qualify, their achievement is truly exceptional.
Global Finals, set for May 21–24 in Kansas City, Missouri, brings together top-performing students from around the globe. Teams showcase their skills through STEAM-based Team and Instant Challenges, highlighting creativity, collaboration, and innovative problem-solving.
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AROUND THE DISTRICT
Solar Car Teams Race to the Finish Line
The rain held off, and the races were heated as 245 elementary and middle school teams competed in the 29th annual Texas Solar Race Car Event at Gus Stadium today. Congrats to the 1,000 participants, their coaches, and their supportive parents. It was a great day of teamwork, sportsmanship, and collaboration. After preliminary heats, semifinals, and a final race, awards were handed out to champions in the elementary and middle school divisions.
To view the results, click here. Photos from the event can be found here.
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PERK OF THE WEEK
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- Save up to 25% on rental cars
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- Cruise deals with up to $1,000 onboard credit
Don’t forget you can also save on local deals near you!
GRANT OF THE WEEK
K4C Microgrant Program
The Karma for Cara (K4C) Microgrant Program offers microgrants ranging from $250 to $1,000 to support young citizen leaders (age 18 and under) in executing and expanding their initiatives to improve the world. Click here to apply or contact The Grants & Recognitions Dept. at 210-397-8563. Deadline is July 1.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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