Thursday, October 31st, is Halloween. Students and staff members may dress up but must follow the NISD dress code. The following items are NOT allowed: face painting, costume masks, or onesies.

It's already time for progress reports. Grades will be uploaded on Friday, November 1st. Progress reports will be available on HAC on Monday, November 4th.

The last day to take senior portraits on campus will be this Friday, November 1st. If you want to sign up, see Ms. De La Rosa. Last day for seniors to take their picture at the studio and make it in the yearbook is December 6th.

Any AP exam unpaid by November 1st will be canceled. Between November 2nd and November 14th, payment will be required before an exam is ordered. After November 14th, an additional $40 late fee will be required for exam ordering. See the AP Exams section of the newsletter for more details.

Friendly reminder that Daylight savings time ends this weekend. We gain an hour from November 2nd to 3rd. Remember to set your clocks back.

Planning ahead - Tuesday, November 5th, is election day. Because many schools are polling sites, we wanted to ensure our students' safety. So they have an off day, but the staff is here working on professional development.

Communications Arts High School would like to honor the Veterans within our community. Please register using the Google Form if you would like to attend the Veterans Breakfast Celebration on November 11th at 8:15 a.m. Complete the form by November 1st.

It's Red Ribbon Week. The theme for Comm Arts is based on the wizarding world of Harry Potter. Students, please make sure your outfits comply with the NISD dress code.

If you are interested in any of the following volunteer opportunities, complete the Google form link: https://forms.gle/4uZdABknuZasCggM6. Students, you will need to be signed into your NISD account to complete the form.

Future events-

• Thursday, November 7th - Stinson Careers Day, 7:30-11:30 am

• Thursday, November 14th - Pease Magnet Fair, 7:45-11:30 am
• Friday, November 15th - Vale Discovery Day, 7:45-11:30 am
• Tuesday, November 19th - Recruitment Open House, 5:30-7 pm
• Monday, December 2nd - Magnet Fair @ Northside Sports Gym, 4-8 pm
• Monday, December 9th - Magnet Fair @ Paul Taylor Field House, 4-8 pm
• January 14th - Recruitment Open House, 5:30-7 pm

Parents - We are about to embark on another recruiting round of incoming 9th graders for next year. We have two magnet fairs (one at the Northside Gym and the other at Paul Taylor Fieldhouse) in December. If you want to volunteer to help us recruit, please let me know and fill out a background check form below. It's from 6:30–8 pm on the 2nd and 9th. You mingle with curious parents of 8th graders and answer questions. We are also there as a backup. We like to bring parents familiar with our school to give their perspective to potential new candidates. We appreciate your consideration.

As part of our annual Día de los Muertos traditions, our SNHS students continued the custom of creating a community ofrenda, an altar honoring and celebrating the lives of loved ones who are no longer with us.

Part of learning a language is immersing oneself in its culture, and Día de los Muertos is a cherished tradition in many Spanish-speaking countries. This holiday embraces the idea that death is a natural part of life’s cycle; instead of sorrow, it celebrates the joy and love brought by those who have passed.

Special thanks to Dana Cifuentes, who, alongside La Familia Cifuentes, contributed to our beautiful Día de los Muertos display by bringing two Catrinas to share with our community. These iconic figures represent the vibrancy and spirit of this tradition. Each Catrina was designed in collaboration with her family, adding a unique touch to our ofrenda.

"La muerte no existe. La gente sólo muere cuando la olvidan; si puedes recordarme, siempre estaré contigo."

-Isabel Allende

The Austin Film Festival was a great experience. Several Comm Arts students meet and ask questions to famous scriptwriters, producers, and directors. They also got to network with other high school students and watch short films and new films coming to theaters in November and December. Some writers/producers were from Lopez vs Lopez, The Boys, American Psycho, and Matilda. Thank you, Mrs. Sabogal and Mr. Villarreal, for providing this amazing opportunity for our students.

Sophomores explored the gunpower empires through a gallery walk in Mr. Harris's class last week.

Jostens was on campus last week sharing cap and gown information with seniors. Make sure you order in a timely manner. Graduation items will be ready for pick up on April 25, 2025. Our cap and gown are white.

For those who just want to order the cap and gown, click here.

Contemporary Art Month (CAM) is excited to continue our student film festival in 2025, providing an opportunity for young artists to show their work. The goal of this film project is to support the talents of young artists in our community. Apply by December 16, 2024, at 11:59 pm CST.

Eligibility

Open to all San Antonio area High School students!

Screening Information

The selected video work will be screened at galleries and venues around San Antonio during Contemporary Art Month. Locations will be announced in March.

Click here for more info: https://www.contemporaryartmonth.org/cam-student-film-festival

Here are a few resources to prepare for your upcoming election.

• Sample ballot - Entering in voter information will provide an individualized ballot.
• Voter guide - The League of Women Voters created this non-partisan guide. It includes information on candidates.

Adobe Creative Suite Software at Home for Personal Devices

ComArts CTE students, please remember that you can download and install Adobe Creative Suite software onto your personal laptops and computers (not Chromebooks) for FREE using your NISD student login credentials. Use the attached instructions for guidance. Keep in mind that the Adobe software version installed at home will be a newer version than what is available at school. Please get in touch with your Communications teacher (Cleveland, Villarreal, Sabogal, or Flores) if you have questions.

Students who participated in PSAT testing on October 9th can now access their scores. If you need assistance, see Ms. Lewis.

Students can request a fee waiver directly from College Board. Eligible students can receive SAT fee waiver benefits by logging in to their College Board account and submitting a request. Learn more on the College Board website.

The district has collapsed our College Board number into Taft's number. This change has resulted in all AP fees being collected by Taft. You may still pay through MySchoolBucks. AP exams must be paid in full by November 1st. Any exams (Comm Arts and Taft) will be canceled if payment is not received.

Each exam cost $40. Those with free & reduced, exam costs are $10.

Reminder: All My School Bucks School Store products will be disabled during NISD's Winter Break and Spring Break

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Mission: Our school promotes curiosity while providing rigorous academics in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Vision: Communications Arts H.S. students will be confident, capable, communicative leaders.

Email: cahs@nisd.net

Attendance Email: CAHS.attendance@nisd.net
Website: https://www.nisd.net/communicationsarts
Location: 11600 Culebra Road, San Antonio, TX 78253, USA
Phone: (210) 397-6043
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