Stinson Counseling December Edition
It's beginning to look a lot like...π
π December Intentionsπ
* Remember that no act of kindness is too small.
* Spread more love and positivity.
* Think more of others.
* Reflect on the growth you've experienced this year.
* Slow down and be in the moment.
* Let go of whatever held you back this year.
* Set goals for the new year.
π΄ Counselor Caseload π΄
* By student's last name:
- A-Go: Mrs. Boyett/ Head Counselor: linda.boyett@nisd.net
- Gr-Ma: Mrs. Figueroa: maria.figueroa@nisd.net (*T/TH/F)
- Mc-Z: Mrs. Garza: elda.garza@nisd.net
- Mrs. Luna/ Grade Reporting Secretary (GRS) : maranda.luna@nisd.net
- SEMESTER 1
- Marking Period 1: August 19 -October 11, 2024
- Marking Period 2: October 14- December 20, 2024
- SEMESTER 2
- Marking Period 3: January 7- March 7, 2025
- Marking Period 4: March 17- May 29, 2025
- Student Holiday/ Teacher Planning Day
- December 23-January 6, 2025
- January 20
Career Day 2024
Career Day took place on November 7th and it was a HUGE success!
We had over 30 presenters from various careers such as pastry chef, athletic trainer, computer science engineers, fire fighter, police officers (including the drone unit!), and many more!
Sea World was definitely one of the favorites!
A heartfelt THANK YOU to all our presenters π
San Antonio Fire Department
Musician ~ Sunny Sauceda
Matco Tools
Rice University Research
SAPD Forensics
Brandeis HS Athletic Trainer
Elementary Transition
We have begun the transition to next school year by visiting our five elementary school feeders and we got to meet our incoming 6th grade students!
Incoming 6th grade families also attended our Electives and Programs Night on November 12th.
Visiting Carnahan Elementary
Incoming 6th graders ~ Electives & Programs Night
Visiting Scobee Elementary
Generation Texas
Oh The Places You'll Go!
We celebrated GenTx in November as a way to create a college going culture at Stinson Middle School! Students let us know what their plans are for their post secondary future and our theme this year was -Dr. Seuss., Oh The Place You'll Go!
Upcoming
Join us Thursday December 5th for our parent presentation presented by FBI agent, Randy Reyes, on internet safety.
Attention 8th Grade Parents!
Exciting times! Soon we will be going into the classrooms to talk to our 8th graders about high school transition.
** January 8th ~ 8th grade field trip to Brandeis
** January 9th ~ 8th grade parent night
Parent Resources
Ways to Stay Involved!
MCEC- Military Child Education Coalition
Military Kids: Getting Highly Mobile Students Ready for the World
In this TEDEd video you will find some ideas of providing your military connected student(s) with assistance preparing for future careers and postsecondary education. https://ed.ted.com/on/R98sPnRf