Week of October 7

Ms. Engleman's 8th grade scientists applied Newton's Laws in class on Wednesday, October 9. Newton's 3rd Law specifically states that, "for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction." This means that when one object exerts a force on another, the second object exerts the same amount of force in the opposite direction. This principle helps us understand interactions in the physical world, from walking to rocket propulsion! However, Goodnight students made the lesson come to life through a friendly balloon jousting competition. Shoutout to Ms. Englman for her interACTIVE lesson – the obvious reaction to your passionate teaching style is that you inspire your students to embrace science!

The San Marcos Running Rattlers competed in the District 27-6A Meet at Starcke Park in Seguin, Texas on Monday, October 7. Eleanor Smith placed 1st in District with a school record time of 18:05! Connor McGlothlin was the district runner up for the boys and Aaralyn Julian will join the duo at the Regional meet on Oct. 21 in Corpus Christi! Congrats on a great season to all our runners and we wish those continuing on to the Regional Meet the best of luck!

Dr. Edith Treviño, also known as “Dr ET” is a professional education consultant. Dr. ET joined Rattler Nation on Friday, October 11 to share a motivational message through vivid storytelling, passion and laughter. She is an advocate of language, wife, mother, and passionate educator. We thank Dr. ET and her team for inspiring SMCISD parent liaisons and counselors!

Unity Day is a celebration that promotes togetherness, understanding, and acceptance among diverse communities. It emphasizes the importance of standing against bullying, discrimination, and division, encouraging people to come together in support of one another. Join us by uniting together to wear orange on Wednesday, October 16 in honor of Unity Day!

The San Marcos CISD Human Resources team has hit the road for their fall 2024 district tour! Each Wednesday they will work on-site at a new campus to offer to support for staff regarding a variety of HR needs and topics such as, Talent Ed and/or Eduphoria, insurance, leave of absence and more. Their next campus venue will be Miller Middle School. Be sure to bring some spirit if you see them because word on the street is they are giving away some exclusive Rattler Nation merch!

This November, SMCISD will be on the ballot for a Voter-Approval Tax Rate, also known as a VATRE. If approved, the VATRE will generate a net of $2.8 million in additional funds. The additional funds will continue to support competitive salaries for teachers, instructional materials for SMCISD students, and enhanced safety equipment across San Marcos CISD.

Community meetings are scheduled to be held on:

Tuesday, October 15 at Owen Goodnight Middle School and on Tuesday, October 22 at San Marcos High School from 5:30-6:30 PM. For more information, please visit smcisd.net/vatre24.

The Kinder Texans in Ms. Vasquez's class learned all about bats, their roles in the ecosystem, and their adaptations for nocturnal living. Following the classroom Bat story-time, students created art inspired by their lesson on nature and conservation efforts to protect these important creatures.

Happy National Principals Month! A huge thank you to our dedicated 12 principals for their leadership, vision, and unwavering support. Your hard work and ALL IN spirit inspire both students and staff every day!

Front Row:

Kashen Greathouse, Rodriguez Elementary; Nicole Recio, De Zavala Elementary; Jennifer Gonzalez, Hernandez Elementary; Twila M. Guajardo, SMHS; Kristina Woody, Mendez Elementary; Scarlett Garcia, Bowie Elementary.

Back Row: Yvette Velasquez, Lamar Learning Center; Dr. Analeasa Holmes, Crockett Elememtary; Dr. Marlyn Young, Miller Middle School; Joe Mitchell, Goodnight Middle School; Dr. Eulogia Martinez, Bonham Prekindergarten; Scott Masini, Travis Elementary.

Fields of Faith is an initiative by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) that aims to encourage students to openly share their faith and engage in spiritual discussions. Typically held in school sports fields or stadiums, the event invites students, athletes, and community members to come together for testimonies, worship, and prayer. The goal is to promote a positive environment, foster relationships, and inspire youth to live out their faith in sports and everyday life. It’s a powerful way to connect faith with athletics and encourage leadership among young people. Shoutout to the TXST FCA student-athletes for joining our Rattlers on this event!