The 4th and 5th graders of Travis Elementary in Ms. Hamby's STEAM class participated in cup stacking challenges this week. Students were challenged to work individually, with a partner, then in groups and were asked to reflect on the benefits/challenged of each grouping.

During the month of September, students in grades 6-12 will be taking part in the Take 5 to Save Lives call to action. During these following days and weeks students will learn about 5 action steps they can take to help care for themselves or someone else that may be struggle with suicidal ideation.

The teachers and staff at our Pre-Kindergarten and Elementary campuses will promote emotional well-being by focusing on connectedness and resiliency skills throughout this month and school year.

We also want to share resources with you all. Suicide is a public health concern that is complex and can affect anyone. Throughout this month we will share videos, resources, and information about risk factors, warning signs, and protective factors that help us build resiliency, hope, and help-seeking communities.

San Marcos CISD students, teachers, and staff donned their favorite college/university gear on Friday, September 2, to celebrate College Colors Day! The day is celebrated annually on the Friday before Labor Day to encourage students to extend their learning following K-12 education.

Goodnight Middle School student, Aubrey Yanez, is officially a published poet! Yanez's poem was recently featured in the book, Resilience. Yanez, a 7th grade student, wrote her poem last school year that detailed the importance of coming together through a pandemic. Please help us congratulate Aubrey and her wonderful accomplishment!

The Rattlers secured the first win of the year at Toyota Rattler Stadium on Friday night by defeating the Madison Mavericks by the score of 31-24 in overtime.

Congratulations to Ms. Lexi Carpenter for earning this week's Friday Night Lights scholarship worth $1,000. The scholarship is sponsored by The Law Offices of David Hardaway.

Cross Country Results:
Varsity Girls- 2nd; 3 top 20 finishes.
Varsity Boys- 4th; 2 top 20 finishes.
JV Girls- 2nd, 1st individual + 4 top 20 finishes.
JV Boys- 4th, 1 top 20 finish.

This week's halftime performance featured the Diamond Line Dads. Dazzlers and Diamonds threw down on the field to Kung Fu Fighting.

San Marcos High School students in Coach Stoughton's AP Statistics class are taking full advantage of learning under the lights of Texas high school football. The STATtlers have taken play-by-play statistics at each of the Rattler football games and provide the stats to the football program at halftime and post game. The students, under the leadership of Coach Stoughton, will continue this learning opportunity and provide statistics to all athletic teams this academic year.

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