Bengals,

We can't wait to meet you! Please look over this newsletter for the latest and greatest Briscoe information.

#BriscoeProud

Mrs. Rather

The Best is Yet to come. -Govenor Dolph Briscoe

Here is a campus supply list for your reference.

Our staff have begun to report back to campus so they can prepare for another great year. We would appreciate your support in helping kick off our school year with some treats for staff. Please review our Sign up genius. If you are able to support this initiative, you can drop off these items in the front office during business hours in the next few weeks. Thanks!

Sign Up Genius Link

We have a 6th grade Cub Camp on August 3rd. We can't wait to meet you.

Our 7th and 8th graders are welcome to reach out their counselor if they have questions about starting the year with us.

All grade levels will have a Meet the Teacher event this year.

6th grade Meet the Teacher will be August 27th in the evening.

7th and 8th grade Meet the Teacher will be September 3rd in the evening.

August 3rd- 6th grade Cub Camp

August 5th- Football and Orchestra summer camps

August 27th- 6th grade Meet the Teacher

September 3rd- 7/8 Grade Meet the Teacher

Effective this year, NISD will not print and mail end of year report cards for middle and high schools. Instead, the report cards will be available on the Home Access Center (HAC). The HAC report card is the exact same as the version we used to print and mail.

The attached click sheet can be used by students and parents/guardians to obtain their report card.

The report cards will be made available at 5pm on June 14, 2024 through noon on July 19, 2024.

Schedules will be available for students to view in a few days when our system goes live. At that time, you can reach out to your counselor with any questions. Counselor contact information is as follows:

*Schedules will continue to change due to class size and student population.*

*Requests for specific teachers can not be honored.*

A-F - Sara Brown 210-398-1128
G-Mc - Nicole Scott 210-398-1127
Me - Sal - Brigitte Rauschuber 210-398-1125
Sam-Z - Claudia Figueroa 210-398-1122

If you would like to request a change, please click on the Google Form and let us know. Depending on class size and availability, we will try our best to accommodate your request, but we can not guarantee that all requests can be honored.

Course Request Change Form

Beginning August 1st, visit joinpta.org and join our team. #BriscoeProud

This is a reminder that short need to be no more than 4 inches above the lower part of the knee, lower mid-thigh. Your support is appreciated.

When a student is out of dress code, they will be sent to the Associate Principal's Office for further direction.

Hello, I have attached a pre order form for dance shirts.

Shirt is required for all dance students. The only accepted payment is cash.( exact change only)All orders close August 22, 2024. Students can turn this form in throughout the first week of school with the cash. They can also fill out this form at cub camp and turn it in.

Melissa Velasquez-Pineda

Fine Arts Dance Teacher

Dolph Briscoe Middle School

Melissa.Velasquezpineda@nisd.net

Our site to purchase athletic uniforms will be open from August 5th- August 23rd. #BengalProud

Briscoe Athletic Store

STAAR scores will be available beginning in the middle of June as follows:

6/7 Preliminary assessment results accessible to students & families in the Family Portal through Northside’s Home Access Center (HAC) and in the Analytic Portal

7/10 Final assessment reports for Accountability available (Updated Student Report Cards, Campus Rosters, District & Campus Summary Reports with any updates from the Data Correction Window)

7/15 Final assessment results available to students & families in the Family Portal and Analytic Portal

As a Northside student, we ask that you read at least one novel of your choice this summer. By spending time reading, you will expand your vocabulary, give yourself examples of great writing, deepen your critical thinking skills, and build your focus and imagination.

There is no other assignment than to read and be ready to discuss your book when school starts.

The list below gives you some ideas of books that you might find interesting or give you a place to start looking. Remember, you can choose whichever book you wish to read - it does not have to be on the list below. The novels marked by an asterisk (*) indicate books on Northside’s approved book list. If you are interested in other titles not on the approved book list, we encourage you to do some research and speak with your family before selecting a title.

Please email Bianca Flores at Bianca-1.Flores@nisd.net with any questions.

You can check out digital books through your school’s library on Sora, Libby, or the San Antonio Public Library.

Happy Reading!

There are lots of ways you can help us be our campus safe. For example, you can talk with your children about the importance of taking drills seriously, remaining calm, and cooperating with all staff.

Check out the District Safety Website to learn more about additional safety measures.

Technology

Please be advised that as part of our commitment to maintaining a focused and respectful learning environment, all electronic devices must be turned off and kept out of sight during the following hours: 8:25 AM to 3:55 PM. This policy applies to hallways, restrooms, locker rooms, the cafeteria, and classrooms. This includes computers, iPads, phones, gaming systems, and earbuds/airpods.

Lost or Stolen Devices

Any and all electronics will be the sole responsibility of the student. Briscoe is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Check out the links for more information.

Transition Smore: https://www.smore.com/fwhuj

New 9 Weeks Counseling Smore: https://www.smore.com/mfwa6

Send your notes to our Attendance Clerk, Mr. Aguirre at xavier.aguirre@nisd.net. If you have a question, you can reach him at 210-398-1108.

Email: christina.rather@nisd.net
Website: nisd.net/briscoe
Location: 4265 Lone Star Parkway, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: (210) 398-1100
Facebook: facebook.com/BriscoeMiddleSchool
Twitter: @NISDBriscoe