The Falcon's Nest

August 19th - First Day of School - School Hours 7:40 - 3:00 PM

August 19th - Tears and Cheers - 8:00 in the library

September 2 - Labor Day Holiday - No School

September 10 - PTA & STEM Night- 5:30 - PTA General Meeting 6:00 - 7:30 - STEM Night - Cafeteria

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

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

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

Be Safe

Be Kind

As we prepare to welcome students back for the new school year, we want to ensure a smooth and safe transition for everyone. Safety is our number one priority, and to maintain a secure environment, we have implemented a "Fast Pass" system for parents and guardians who wish to walk their children into school.

What You Need to Know:

• Fast Pass Requirement: All parents and guardians will need a Fast Pass to accompany their child into the school building on the first day of school.
• How to Obtain a Fast Pass: Fast Passes can be picked up at the school office starting August 12th. We will have extended office hours listed below:

• August 13th - 15th - 7:30 - 6:00 PM

• A background check is not required to obtain your fast pass. However, it will be required to be a volunteer on campus and on field trips. Background checks will take approximatley two weeks to clear.

• Necessary Information: Please bring a valid ID to obtain your Fast Pass. Fast Passes will be updated monthly in the office. The first fast pass will be valid from August - September and will need to be updated in October.

• First Day Procedure: On the first day of school, please have your Fast Pass visible as you enter the school. This will help our staff efficiently manage the flow of people and ensure everyone's safety.

We appreciate your cooperation in making the start of the school year as safe and organized as possible. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the office at 210-398-2150.

• ECC/ECSE - Saturday, August 10, 9:00-11:00am.
• PK-1st - Thursday, August 15, 11:00-1:00
• 2nd-5th- Thursday, August 15, 4:00-6:00.

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.

Our 24-25 Fields spirit shirts are pictured below. Thank you to Mrs. Piernik, our Counselor, for designing our shirts. Short sleeve shirts (blue) are $10 and long sleeve shirts (maroon) are $15. Shirts may be purchsed in the office or at meet the teacher. Spirit shirts must be purchaed with cash only. We have a limited supply of long sleeve shirts, so get them while supplies last.

Please keep in mind our NISD dress code for the year while shopping for your children:

1. Shorts and skorts should be no more than 4 inches above the top of the kneecap.

2. In 3rd - 5th grades, skirts and dresses must be no more than four inches above the top of the kneecap. There should not be a cut or slit in the clothing that extends beyond the four inch limit.

3. Appropriate footwear must be worn; footwear which has toes reinforced with steel, hard plastics or similar materials are specifically prohibited. Shoes with wheels are prohibited as they pose a safety concern. Tennis shoes are the preferred shoe at school for safety reasons. While wearing flip-flops, children often trip while running, so this type of shoe is not allowed during P.E. class.

4. Hair must be neat and clean. Unconventional colored, multi-colored or spiked/Mohawk hair styles are not permitted.

5. Headwear must not be worn in buildings. Hats, caps and hoodies are not to be worn indoors and can only be worn outside on approved days.

6. Oversized clothing, tank tops, muscle shirts, halter tops, spaghetti straps, exposed backs or midriffs, tight-fitting clothing and see-through garments are not permitted.

7. Indecent/inappropriate patches, writings, or drawings on clothing are prohibited and not to be worn.

*Please refer to the NISD Student Handbook (pages D8-D9) for more detailed information.

As we begin this new school year, we want to address an important matter regarding the care of school-issued devices. These tools are essential for our students' learning, and it is crucial that they are treated with respect and responsibility. As part of the Northside ISD device lending agreement signed when technology was issued to our students, our families were notified that in the case of lost or damaged technology they would be financially responsible for the following:

* The repair cost due to intentional damage or damage due to neglect/accident
* Replacement costs due to device loss for any reason (ie. theft, fire, flood, lightning, or any other cause)

* In the event the device is damaged, destroyed or rendered useless while assigned to the student.

Starting this school year, any device that is found to have been broken will incur a $40 charge to cover the cost of repair or replacement. If this problem persists and a student is responsible for damaging multiple devices, no further school devices will be issued to them. In such cases, parents will be responsible for providing the necessary supplies for their student to be successful in the classroom. Last school year at Fields we had 117 repairs and approximately 10 devices rendered useless.

If you have any questions, please contact the FIELDS Administration for more information. If you’d like to opt-out from your child receiving another device in the future and would like to supply your own technology to them, you may do so using this link to the district opt-out form. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain our devices for all students. Let’s work together to ensure a successful and productive school year.

Texas law requires all public school children to have current immunizations to attend class. Northside ISD encourages parents to have their children immunized before the first day of school.

The University Health System offers a convenient way for parents to stay up-to-date with their child’s immunizations. Upcoming Immunization Drives are:

• Aug. 15 -Martin Elementary School, 730 Canterbury Dr., 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Aug. 16 - Farris Stadium, 8400 N. Loop 1604 W, 9 a.m. to noon
• Aug. 20 - Paul Taylor Field House, 7001 Culebra Rd., 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Aug. 29 - Paul Taylor Field House, 7001 Culebra Rd., 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Please call 210-358-7020 or visit www.healthyUexpress.com to make an appointment or for more information. Appointments are required.

If you cannot come to one of these sites, you can still make an appointment at one of their Clinics by calling the main number.

Registration forms can also be completed in advance using the website.

Parents are asked to bring their child’s insurance cards, I.D. cards, and immunization records to appointments.

Contact the NISD Health Services Department at 210-397-3551 with questions.

Randall Fields Elementary

Website: https://www.nisd.net/fields
Location: 9570 Fm 1560 North, San Antonio TX, 78254
Phone: (210) 398-2150
Twitter: @NISDFIELDS

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