DATA Newsletter

Hello DATA Families,

Where was last week's newsletter? Well, there wasn't one. As the start of the school year as come to a pretty steady pace and we have all gotten into a pretty good schedule, the DATA newsletter will be coming out every other week. Last minute info or surprise events will be shared via social media, Remind, and district messaging systems.

Have you seen the new DATA Website? If not, check it out here and bookmark the site. All of our events will be on the calendar. This is for both the HS and MS so if you have a student at both schools, you don't have to look at multiple places to see what's happening at either place. It's still a "little under construction" and we are working with our team to showcase our student work. It's a great place to refer future DATA families to check out our course offerings if they have any questions about what their students can do at DATA MS or DATA HS.

Update on our DATA Cell Phone policy. So far, so good. Shout out to our 9th grade and 10th grade students! As I go into classrooms, they are doing a fantastic job of upholding the classroom expectations. What I see in those classrooms is more student engagement with the content and more student-to-student talk with one another about the content. This is what we want to see! Great job.

I hope to many of you at our parent STEAM Carnival Volunteer Committee meeting this coming Wednesday night. This event is special for our DATA students and community and we want to level it up this year and need your help to get it there.

Until next time,

Mrs. Szabo

Don’t let the chance to be a hero pass you by! Students (16 or older) can sign up to donate. Donors will receive a "Give Blood. Get Treats." t-shirt (while supplies last)! Students who successfully donate can enter that time into Skyward and will count towards their required Service Learning hours.

WHEN: Friday, October 4th - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

WHERE: Portables 5 & 6

SIGN UP HERE:

https://donor.southtexasblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/146734

PSAT Testing for 9th - 11th grade students will be on Wednesday, October 2nd. All students in those grade levels will test. We will be running on our Thursday bell schedule that day anticipating that all testing will be done by noon and resume regular schedule for 4th period.

For our 9th and 10th grade students, this will give is valuable information on where we need to focus and support your student's academic needs.

For our 11th grade students, this is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program. DATA has a long standing history of having commended, recognized, and winning students in all categories of National Merit. If you or your student is looking to gain acceptance into a top university, then they MUST take this test and MUST take it seriously.

Seniors will have a late start that day and will not be required to report to campus until 4th period. We are currently working with DATA MS for opportunities for tutoring or other ways to support DATA MS. More to come! This would also be a great time to get out into the community and provide get a couple of hours of service learning in!

Mrs. Mendoza's classes are in need of newspapers, straws, and plastic bags. There is a donation box in the reception area at the TR front office. This will be available through the end of September.

DATA is proud to serve our community by hosting our annual STEAM Carnival. A night to showcase our students' talents in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. This year we would love to make the event even bigger and better! To do this though, we need your help. If you are interested in helping organize the STEAM Carnival we are hosting an information/organizational meeting on Wednesday, September 25th in the College and Career Center from 6:00 - 7:00. This is a great way to give back to the DATA community in a small way this semester. I hope to see you there.

For any student who will be needing a Verification of Enrollment (VOE) for their driver's license, they must already have their appointment scheduled. Additionally, the VOE request must be submitted at least one week in advance of the appointment. All VOEs are requested from Ms. Tiller (located in the DATA building, Office D26). Please do not submit your request more than one week in advance.

To be eligible for a VOE, students must be currently enrolled in school AND the student must have received CREDIT for all classes in the prior semester. If credit was not received, then the school must review the attendance history and determine that the student was there 90% of the time each class was offered. The school will supply the VOE, the student does not need to submit the form.

****Same Day Requests Will Not Be Honored****

The TR PTSA provides programs and events that supports all students and teachers on campus such as the PTA Reflections program, PTA Scholarship, Ride & Drive Smart, Paws & Relax for Test Success, Coffee with the Principal, Teacher Appreciation, and so much more. PTA is also a huge advocate for our students at the state and national level. If you have not already joined, please do so today.

There are several volunteer opportunities sign up at signup.com/go/eEMgwGz

The TR PTSA is also looking for a Chair for the the Reflections program if anyone is interested in manning this amazing program.

As a reminder, all DATA students must complete at least 25 hours of service learning each year. All service learning hours need to be submitted through Skyward. Service learning is simply an act of service that is performed without compensation.

If your student is absent, it's important to submit any documentation for absences to TR Attendance Office. Your student should drop off all notes to the TR Attendance office located in the main foyer of the TR main building. Your doctor can fax a note directly to the office, the fax number is 210-650-1291. Documentation can also be emailed to the attendance clerk, Ms. Kimberly Hulsey, khulse@neisd.net. Attendance Matters All Day Everyday!

(Formerly known as National Night Out)

Again this year, academic support will be in the College and Career Center after school.

We've tried to help you plan ahead as much as you can! Dates are subject to change so check back frequently.

September

• 9/24 Jostens Class Ring Order Day (in cafeteria during all lunches)
  
• 9/25 DATA Ambassador Meeting

October

• 10/1 Neighbors Together 6:00pm - 8:00pm
• 10/2 PSAT School Day
• 14/4 Blood Drive
• 10/3 - 10/5 Fall Theatre Show
• 10/3 Prospective Student Tour 9:45am
• 10/11 Early Dismissal
• 10/14 Student Holiday
• 10/16 A/B Honor Roll Student Treat
• 10/16 PICK/IBC Recognition Awards 8:00am
• 10/17 Prospective Student Tour 9:45am
• 10/17 & 10/18 Senior Portraits
• 10/23 ACT School Day
• 10/25 PTSA Reflections Submission Deadline
• 10/30, 1031, and 11/1 - Class pictures for 9th - 11th Grade
• 10/31 Prospective Student Tour 9:45am
• 10/31 Jostens Senior Class Presentation 10:30AM

November

• 11/1 STEAM Carnival 6:00
• 11/4 Early Dismissal
• 11/5 Student Holiday
• 11/14 Prospective Student Tour 9:45am
• 11/21 Prospective Student Tour 9:45am
• 11/25-11/29 Thanksgiving Break

December

• 12/19 and 12/20 Early Dismissal
• 12/23 - 1/3 Winter Break

January

• 1/8 A/B Honor Roll Student Treat
• 1/8 PICK/IBC Award 8:00am
• 1/9 Prospective Student Tour 9:45am
• 1/14 Prospective Student Open House 6:00 - 7:30pm
• 1/20 Student/Staff Holiday
• 1/23 Prospective Student Tour 9:45am
• 1/30 DATA Student Assembly 10:30am

February

• 2/5 Prospective Student Tour 9:45am
• 2/17 Student Holiday
• 2/20 DATA Senior Student Assembly 10:30am Auditorium

March

• 3/5 SAT School Day
• 3/7 DATA Ambassador Celebration (All 3 lunch periods)
• 3/7 Early Dismissal
• 3/10 - 314 Spring Break
• 3/17 Service Learning Hours Due ** Seniors
• 3/19 A/B Honor Roll Treat
• 3/19 PICK/IBC Awards 8:00am
• 3/19 Class of 2029 Contract Signing Night 6:00 - 7:30pm

April

• 4/8 STAAR EOC English I
• 4/10 STAAR EOC English II
• 4/15 STAAR EOC Biology I
• 4/16 STAAR EOC US History
• 4/18 No School
• 4/22 STAAR EOC Algebra I

May

• 5/1 DATA Senior Awards Night 6:00 - 8:00pm
• 5/2 No School
• ***AP Exam Window will Open Up *** Waiting on exact dates at this time***
• 5/14 PICK/IBC Awards 8:00am
• 5/21 and 5/22 Early Dismissal
• 5/22 Last Day of School

Email: cszabo@neisd.net
Website: https://www.neisd.net/datahs
Location: 5110 Walzem Road, Windcrest, TX, USA
Phone: 210-356-2237
Twitter: @DATADoes2