The Falcon's Nest

November Edition

💓Want to recognize a Falcon staff member? Click the link below to let us know who you would like to recognize. We will share these positive messages with staff monthly. 💓

Positive Message for a Staff Memeber

October 28th - November 1st - Red Wibbon Week

October 31st - Book Character Parade - 8:30 AM

November 4th - 4th Grade Field Trip

November 5th - Student Holiday/Staff Development & voting on campus

November 5th - Sonic Spirit Night - 12:00 - 9:00PM

November 7th - Pre-K Literacy Night in the cafeteria from 4:00 - 5:00PM

November 7th - Jeremiah's Italian Ice Spirit Night

November 11th - Veteran's Day Ceremony

November 11th - Book Fair Begins & Gobble Grams for sale from STUCO

November 12th - 3rd Grade Interim Testing & Veteran's Day program at 6:30PM

November 13th - World Kindness Day & 5th Grade Field Trip

November 18th - Author Visit - Lalena Fisher

November 20th - Picture Retakes

November 25th - 29th Thanksgiving Break - No School

December 2nd - Pajama Day

Mission

Our mission is to provide learners with high-quality, enriching experiences that will promote innovation and problem solving in an evolving society.

Vision

Our vision is for all students to be successful, lifelong learners who are well prepared and motivated to be productive citizens in society.

Guidelines for Success

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

Be Safe

Be Kind

Book Character Parade Information

Veteran's Day Ceremony - November 11th

In November, Fields will be honoring our veterans and active military members on Monday, November 11, 2024 with a special breakfast and ceremony to express our gratitude for their service and sacrifices.

Veterans,
Please RSVP below by November 4th if you are able to attend.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf78JhzcqFo6-CKjpFDfIo-QQZTSbTz1atapi7FuxL7VClDdQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Families,
Please add pictures to our Padlet to share the veterans in your life for us to display at school! You may add multiple people. Instructions are located in the first column so that all information is included.
https://padlet.com/leesa_gibson/fields-veterans-day-2024-leesa_gibson-q2luwzv70hobvj4n

We look forward to celebrating with you!
For more information or questions, contact:
Leesa Gibson
leesa.gibson@nisd.net

A note from our Librarian Mrs. Moriarty

Our book fair begins on November 11th. Please read the following information regarding shopping hours:

* Parent and student shopping hours each day will be from 7:15-7:40 and 3:15-4:00.

* Extended hours will be on Tuesday until 7:00 PM.

* Students will be allowed to shop independently during recess, but will not be pulled from instructional time to shop.

* The library will be open to parents before school or after school at the designated times.

Please reach out to Mrs. Moriarty at Kelley.Moriarty@nisd.net if you have additional questions.

Magnet School Information

🦺🛑🚫Safety Alert - Important Reminders 🦺🛑🚫

Fast Pass Update:

You can now start updating your Fast Pass for November/December. You'll need to visit the office with your ID to receive a new (green) sticker for your badge. Starting November 1st, all parents will need to have either an NISD badge or an updated fast pass to enter the building. Please remember, this is to ensure the safety of all our Falcons.

Arrival and Dismissal:

Please remain in your vehicles during arrival and dismissal. If you need to unbuckle or buckle a child, please do so in a parking spot to keep traffic flowing. Our staff will remind all parents to stay in their vehicles. Please respect our safety rules during arrival and dismissal to ensure smooth traffic flow for everyone.

Counselor's Corner

Congratulations to our Counselors for earning the Texas Purple Star Award. This special designation, created by the 86th Texas Legislature,recognizes campuses for demonstrating support and commitment to meeting the unique needs of military-connected students and their families. Thank you for your hard work Mrs. Arzola & Mrs. Piernik!

Career Day Speakers Needed

Would you like to be a Career Day speaker for our annual Fields Career Day? We would love to have you! It's from 8:00-10:30 on February 21, 2025. You will be asked to do three, 30 minute sessions. Please fill out the Google Form Below if you are interested!

https://forms.gle/5xXuKPFHD8cjxmCc6

If you have any questions, please contact: Jessica Arzola at (210) 398-2176, jessica.arzola@nisd.net or Celina Piernik at (210) 398-2175, nancelina.piernik@nisd.net All Career Day Speakers must complete a background check at NISD Background Check.
We will be contacting you after Winter Break for confirmation and additional details :)

Below you will see the Watch DOGS Volunteer Sign Up Sheet.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CA8A72EA3FDCE9-51504234-fields#/

Parent/School Communication Flowchart

If you have questions or concerns, please ensure you always speak to your child's classroom teacher prior to coming to administration or the counselors as often the teacher has the information to best help you. See the flowchart below as a guide.