The Falcon's Nest

December Edition

💓Want to recognize a Falcon staff member? Click the link below to let us know who you would like to recognize. We will share these positive messages with staff monthly. 💓

Positive Message for a Staff Memeber

December 2nd - Inclusive Schools Week

December 2nd - Pajama Day & Creature Teacher for students

December 3rd - 2nd, 3rd, & 5th Grade Math MAP Testing

December 4th - 4th Grade Math MAP Testing

December 5th - Twelve Days of Christmas Begins

December 10th - 2nd & 3rd Reading MAP

December 10th - Holiday Concert - 6:00 PM in the cafeteria

December 10th - Chick-Fil-A Battle of the Schools @ Alamo Ranch

December 11th - SAT Meeting in Library 3:30 - 4:30

December 11th - 3rd Grade Field Trip to SA ZOO

December 11th - 4th & 5th Reading MAP

December 14th - Esports Expedition

December 18th - 80th Day of School - 80's Day & Buddy the Elf visiting

December 19th - Falcon's 200 Assembly

December 20th - End of 2nd Nine Weeks & Pajama Day

Mission

Our mission is to provide learners with high-quality, enriching experiences that will promote innovation and problem solving in an evolving society.

Vision

Our vision is for all students to be successful, lifelong learners who are well prepared and motivated to be productive citizens in society.

Guidelines for Success

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

Be Safe

Be Kind

Winter Wonderland - Help Needed!

If you enjoyed our Spooky Gym during Fall Fest, then wait until you see our gym for our Winter Wonderland. To make this event possible, our coaches will need help decorating on Friday, December 6th and Monday, December 9th. The coaches will need help putting up and decorating trees, putting up lights, and prepping walls for the backdrops. Parents may come at the following times:

Friday, December 6th from 8-2:30pm

Monday, December 9th from 8am-5:30pm

Parents who would like to volunteer need an updated Fast Pass. Please contact Coach Hamilton if you would like to help.

Lynda Hamilton Fields Elementary Physical Education Teacher

210-398-2150 ext. 3148

Email: lynda.hamilton@nisd.net

A December to Remember - Twelve Days of Christmas!

Get ready for the 12 Days of Christmas at Fields Elementary which begins the same week as inclusive schools week! It's an exciting, festive celebration where each day brings a new surprise—whether it's cozy sweater day, festive classroom activities, or 80's Dance challenges. It's all about spreading joy and holiday cheer as we count down to winter break! Join us in making this holiday season extra special, filled with laughter, creativity, and community spirit. Let the festivities begin! 🎄✨

Culture & Climate Survey

The Northside Culture and Climate Parent Survey window has been extended to December 13 to allow more families to share valuable feedback.

To gather additional insights, we will send survey links to the secondary email address listed in your HAC account. If you have more than one child enrolled in NISD, you will receive a separate email and survey link for each child, unique to their respective campus. Your input is essential in helping us identify growth areas and guide district improvements, and we greatly appreciate your taking the time to complete the survey.

For more information, please visit nisd.net/district/survey.

News from the STEM LAB!

Click below to join our STEM Facebook page!

https://www.facebook.com/liz.buchanan.3532/

Parent Family Engagement Virtual Workshops

Magnet School Information

🦺🛑🚫Safety Alert - Important Reminders 🦺🛑🚫

Fast Pass Update:

You can now start updating your Fast Pass for January. You'll need to visit the office with your ID to receive a new sticker for your badge. When we return from Winter Break all parents will need to have either an NISD badge or an updated fast pass to enter the building. Please remember, this is to ensure the safety of all our Falcons.

Arrival and Dismissal:

Please remain in your vehicles during arrival and dismissal. If you need to unbuckle or buckle a child, please do so in a parking spot to keep traffic flowing. Our staff will remind all parents to stay in their vehicles. Please respect our safety rules during arrival and dismissal to ensure smooth traffic flow for everyone.

Career Day Speakers Needed

Would you like to be a Career Day speaker for our annual Fields Career Day? We would love to have you! It's from 8:00-10:30 on February 21, 2025. You will be asked to do three, 30 minute sessions. Please fill out the Google Form Below if you are interested!

https://forms.gle/5xXuKPFHD8cjxmCc6

If you have any questions, please contact: Jessica Arzola at (210) 398-2176, jessica.arzola@nisd.net or Celina Piernik at (210) 398-2175, nancelina.piernik@nisd.net All Career Day Speakers must complete a background check at NISD Background Check.
We will be contacting you after Winter Break for confirmation and additional details :)

Below you will see the Watch DOGS Volunteer Sign Up Sheet.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CA8A72EA3FDCE9-51504234-fields#/

Parent/School Communication Flowchart

If you have questions or concerns, please ensure you always speak to your child's classroom teacher prior to coming to administration or the counselors as often the teacher has the information to best help you. See the flowchart below as a guide.