Stinson Counseling Newsletter
November 2024
November starts and we have lots of great things happening at Stinson. We will celebrate Veteran's Day with an event that honors the service people that fought to keep us safe and free. Generation Texas Week and our Stinson Career Fair will also provide for our students to focus on future college and career goals. We are excited to work with you and your students. Please reach out if you are needing assistance or have questions. We are ready to help you.
*New Counselor Caseload 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
School Calendar
Important Dates
- 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
- October 14
Upcoming Events
Rising 6th grade Elective Night
Know a current 5th grader coming to Stinson next school year? Please help us spread the word.
Generation Texas
Generation Texas provides students in our state the opportunity to learn more about higher education. Click the picture to learn more.
Top 10 Reasons I'm Grateful for Parents & Caregivers This Thanksgiving Season
10. You read my newsletters 😉
9. You are expert bakers 🍪
8. You get your forms in on time 📝
7. You go to PTA meetings 🧑🏾💻
6. You attend our shows, concerts & assemblies 🎭
5. You keep your children home when they are sick 😷
4. You are responsive to your teacher's classroom needs 📚
3. You are so quick to volunteer 🙋🏻♂️
2. You get your children to school on time & ready to learn 🙌
1. You support your children to be the best they can be 😍
Pillars of Character Breakfast 🧡
7th Grader (A. Ornelas) read "Continue" by Maya Angelo at our Pillar Breakfast
October Activities Promoting Respect and Kindness
Blue Shirt Day At Stinson
Special day to support respect and kindness on campus.
Blue Shirt Day Activity
Students wrote kind messages to their teachers!
Decision of Respect
Across the district and here at Stinson, students and staff members signed the decision of respect certificate pledging to be kind to others and pledging to treat others and themselves with respect.
We Are Grateful for our Ambassadors! 🧡
Student 2 Student Ambassadors
Playing games is how our S2S Ambassadors help new students feel more comfortable.
Purple Star Award
Student 2 Student Ambassadors
Our S2S Ambassadors hold a new student event every month to help our new Skyhawks transition to our campus. Games, Tours, and a lunch are all part of the new student event.
Sixth Grade Parent Night Presentation
Red Ribbon Week
Students Pledge
Students pledge to live a drug-free life!
Red Ribbon Week 2024
This year's theme: Life Is A Movie~ Film Drug Free!