
Schluter Family Updates
Friday, February 17, 2023
- IMPORTANT DATES -
2/24 - PTA Boosterthon Obstacle Run
2/28 - Multicultural Night
3/3 - Northwest Reads
3/9 - Donuts with Grownups
3/6-3/10 - Spring Book Fair
3/7 - Open House
3/13-3/17 - SPRING BREAK
A Note from Mrs. Williams
What another great week it was here at Schluter! On Wednesday, we kicked off our Boosterthon PTA fundraiser, and we are so excited! Boosterthon is a great program that promotes positive character and healthy habits through a lot of fun! Please help support our wonderful PTA by sponsoring pledges for your student. Be sure to tell your friends and family members about it too. This weekend, there is a special challenge, so check out the video linked below or here! Next Friday is the fun run, and we'd love to have you there to cheer on our Spurs! Due to the construction, we will have our fun run next to the school at Willow Ridge Park during your child's AMP (Art, Music, PE) time. We'll send more details next week.
Also, Northwest Reads is coming up soon on March 3rd, and we need volunteers! This day promotes the importance of our students becoming lifelong readers by having parents and community members come to read with our students. Our kiddos love read-alouds, and they are so excited when their parents come to do it! We'd love to have you, so be sure to sign up by clicking here or the graphic below.
Don't forget that this Monday, February 20th is now a school day! Due to the bad weather days, this will serve as a make-up day for us. We will see you on Monday!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Williams
Boosterthon Weekend Challenge!
Join us for food, showcased crafts/souvenirs, and entertainment as we take a trip around the world and discover the many different cultures and countries that represent our students, families, and faculty here at Schluter Elementary. We would like to have as many families as possible to sponsor a booth/table representing your family’s native country and/or cultural background. Your table can include food, items from your country, and/or an informative display. We would also love for you and your student(s) to wear clothing that represents your culture.
Click HERE for photos, examples and to sign up for
Schluter's Multicultural night on February 28, 5:30 - 7:00 PM.
February 20 Now a School Day
The district will await guidance from the Texas Education Agency if additional school days could be considered for a waiver before further changes. If TEA does not grant waivers for missed instructional time, Northwest ISD will inform families of additional changes to the 2022-2023 school year calendar in the coming weeks.
Show our Spurs the importance of reading by taking part in Northwest Reads! Elementary schools are welcoming guest readers across Northwest ISD on Friday, March 3, as part of the annual event. Participants will choose from a variety of books to read to pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade students at one of the district's 20 elementary schools. The program provides community members with an opportunity to inspire district students to become lifelong readers. To become a volunteer reader, visit www.nisdtx.org/northwestreads.
It’s the WEEKEND! 🎉 Are you registered with Boosterthon?
Schluter Families!
The weekend is HERE! I hope you enjoy some much-deserved relaxation this weekend.
Thank you for every share and donation you have contributed to our fundraiser. We appreciate everyone’s support as we raise funds for a Shade Structure!
If you haven’t registered your student on mybooster.com, it’s easy to do this weekend.
Then, consider sharing with extended family and friends. And if you are able to, consider making a donation as well. Every share and donation adds up to make a BIG difference for our school.
If your family does get a donation this weekend, you’ll be part of the Weekend Challenge!
Thank you for supporting our school.
Have a great weekend!
NISD Grow Our Home - Pathways to Teacher Certification
Northwest ISD’s “Grow Our Home” program focuses on providing our current staff, former students, and community members with pathways to earning a teaching certification and becoming a full-time teacher in NISD! On Tuesday, February 28, we will be hosting our second informational meeting of the Spring for current staff and community members to learn more about the pathways available to becoming a certified teacher. If you are interested in learning more about the opportunity to gain your teaching certification, we invite you to join us on February 28 from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. at the Central Administration building. Please use the following link to RSVP for the event: I Want to Teach in NISD!
Location: NISD Central Administration Building
Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Time: 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Bond election called to meet record-setting growth
With the board’s approval, the referendum will now appear before voters on May 6 for consideration. Voters will have the opportunity to cast ballots on three propositions: new schools and educational facility updates ($1,672,193,000), new high school stadiums and updates to existing stadiums ($301,555,000), and technology devices ($21,752,000). While the total amount of the bond referendum across all three propositions is roughly $1.995 billion, voters will not see that figure and will only see the monetary amount as divided into each proposition. For more information and to view the full proposal, visit www.nisdtxbond.org.
SchoolMed telehealth available for district students
- LIBRARY INFORMATION -
- FROM YOUR SCHLUTER PTA -
Deadline for ads: March 17, 2023
Deadline for yearbook purchase: April 1, 2023
Upload photos on schluterpta.org or the Facebook page (there are monthly posts with upload links)
- WHAT'S HAPPENING IN NISD -
Reminder: Family Survey ongoing through noon February 27
- 2023 Northwest ISD Family Survey (Spanish Link)
- Provide your input about our school and Northwest ISD through the district’s Family Survey! This survey will remain open through noon Monday, February 27, and families are encouraged to let us know what you feel is working and where you think we can improve. The survey will be available at www.nisdtx.org/survey or www.nisdtx.org/spanishsurvey for the Spanish-translated version. Thank you for your feedback and assisting the continuous improvement of our school!
Roanoke Public Library offering free cards to all NISD students, staff
Attendance boundaries set for 2023-2024 school year
School times changing in 2023-2024, slight calendar tweaks
Request support from student-led Big Event by February 24
This year’s Big Event takes place Saturday, April 1, and community members can fill out a job request form by February 24. Students are willing to help with jobs around the house, weeding, mowing, painting, gardening, tree-trimming and general clean-outs!
Too many ParentSquare notifications? Change your preferences!
Families in Northwest ISD have full control of how they receive ParentSquare messages. To change your settings, sign in on the ParentSquare website and hover over your profile’s name in the top right corner to select “My Account.” From there, click “Notification Settings” on the left sidebar and turn on or off any message format (email, text and app) and whether you receive notifications instantly or each evening (in the “digest” option).
Set your language preference in ParentSquare
Alphabest Afterschool Care
Reminder: Use MyShoolBucks for school meal accounts
Free or reduced-priced meals now require 2022-2023 application
For students who meet federal requirements, school meals may be provided free or at a reduced cost. To receive this benefit, a student's parent or guardian must fill out the free or reduced-cost meal application and be granted admission into the program. While students in the program receive the same benefits briefly at the start of the following school year, the application must be completed annually to continue receiving the program's benefits. For any student who received benefits from the free or reduced-priced meal program in 2021-2022 but has not yet applied and been granted its benefits for the current school year, regular costs are now in effect.
In order for benefits to continue, an application must be completed and returned and free or reduced-price meals will continue to be provided, if the student qualifies. The application can be completed at this link. Paper applications are also available at all Northwest ISD campuses. Please direct any questions to Yen Brown, free and reduced specialist, at 817-698-1091.
- NISD EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES -
Consider joining our team following an increase to paraprofessional pay!
Schools across the district have several open paraprofessional positions for those interested in joining our team! See a listing of open positions on this webpage.
After-school care positions
Food Service positions
Aramark is seeking full-time and part-time food service employees for locations in Justin, Rhome, Newark, Fort Worth, Keller, Haslet, Trophy Club and Roanoke.
No weekend, holiday or evening hours.
• Apply online: nisdtx.org/foodservice
• Call 817-215-0007NISD now hiring bus drivers
Northwest ISD is seeking applicants who are 18 years and older for bus driver positions starting at $18/hour. Employees receive paid training, TRS retirement, and benefits, including medical, dental and vision.
• Apply online: bit.ly/nisdbusdriver
• Call 817-698-1287
• Email transportationjobs@nisdtx.orgFollow us to stay in the loop!
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