Snyder High School

As we come to the end of Teacher Appreciation Week I am compelled to proclaim that every day should be “Teacher Appreciation Day”! As I have said many times before, short of the clergy there is not a more honorable profession than being a teacher. Every day teachers inspire students, change lives and truly shape the world. Our teachers do so much more than just teach reading, writing, and arithmetic; they also deal with countless issues that students bring with them to school each and every day. Snyder ISD is blessed to have amazing teachers, so on this last day of Teacher Appreciation Week, I say THANK YOU! Sincerely, Eddie Bland, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools, Snyder ISD

Congratulations to the Tiger athletes who competed at the state track meet! Jay Castillo 6th 400M dash Christian Escobedo 4th 1600M run with a PR of 4:24.42 HTTPS://Youtu.be/soRjaRKw9Z0

The newly formed SHS 4-H Club was well represented at its inaugural entry in the 4H Food Challenge Competition! Placing second in the Healthy Side Dish category were Adrianna Lopez, Analey Juarez, Allie, Gullett, and Bethany Yanez. Morgan Montoya, Tiffany Salinas, Grace Bird, and Akylah Taylor also competed at the district meet. Mrs. Butler, Snyder High School Culinary Arts teacher, said, “I'm so proud of all of these students! I can't wait to see what next year holds for these teams!” Mrs. Butler would also like to thank SHS Freshman Whitley Anderson, who helped train the teams. “Whitley helped immensely because this was my first introduction to the Food Challenge Competition. I learned so much from her along with our teams! We couldn't have done it without her." Scurry County 4-H Extension Agent, Ronda White, came and worked with the teams before the competition. Butler said, “Because of these two phenomenal ladies, our students were better prepared for district competition.”

The first round of STAAR testing begins tomorrow! Fourth grade students and Snyder High School English 1 and English 2 students will test this week. Tue 4/27 • STAAR: English 1 Tue 4/27 • STAAR: 4th Grade Writing Thu 4/29 • STAAR: English 2 Here are a few last-minute reminders: 1. Go to bed at a reasonable time. (10 hours of sleep is optimal.) 1. Eat a good breakfast (with protein if possible). Arrive early if you plan to eat breakfast at school. 2. Be to school early to have plenty of time to get ready for testing. We start testing at 8:00 am. 3. Students will need their laptops FULLY charged! This is important so that they don't have to worry about running out of battery during the test. The teachers only have a certain amount of outlets and we want students to be sitting in their optimal spot to be successful. 4. Encourage your child and tell them to do their best. They have been working very hard and we are proud of them! Parents have also been sent specific information from their school principals through ParentSquare. To view the complete SISD STAAR testing schedule, visit our website www.snyderisd.net or click on the "events" icon in your ParentSquare app. Specific test days for third-grade students will be announced by your child's teacher. To view the complete SISD STAAR testing schedule, visit our website www.snyderisd.net or click on the "events" icon in your ParentSquare app. Specific test days for third grade students will be announced by your child's teacher.

Snyder Drama’s Hometown Performance will be Saturday, April 24 at 7pm. We will begin by honoring our graduating seniors, followed by the performance of the UIL One Act Play Entry Paganini. The evening will conclude with the seniors giving their final curtain call. Admission will be free, but donations will be accepted.

I touch the future. I teach. – Christa McAuliffe Before Tuesday’s win over Estacoado, Snyder High School Baseball celebrated our teachers! Each member of the Snyder High School baseball team invited a special SISD educator to accompany them on the field. Please join them in celebrating the impact and influence these teachers have made in their lives! #webelieveinsisd #teachers #makeadifference

Snyder High School was placed under a brief "shelter in place" shortly after the start of school this morning due to an incident in the adjacent neighborhood. All of the students and staff are safe, the "shelter in place" was lifted, and classes have resumed as usual.

Reminder! Thursday, April 1st is a student holiday/staff development day, and Friday, April 2nd is a district holiday! The 2020-2021 district calendar is always available on our website snyderisd.net.

SHS track spotlight. Freshmen Allie Gullett and Chon Vasquez won 1st Place in JV Girls and JV Boys High Jump respectively. Chon hit a personal record jumping 5’8” and Allie won the girls division with a jump of 4’6”. Congratulations! #tigerstrong #webelieveinsisd #highschooltrackandfield

Five students will compete at the regional UIL academics meet after placing in the top three at the district meet in Big Spring yesterday. The top three places in each event advance to region. In current issues, Kevin Miranda placed third. Sidni Hunter was fourth and the team was second place, alternatey to region. Other team members were Bryant Craig and Analy Rodriguez. In science, Carlos Galindo was the top scorer in biology. The science team placed second, also alternate to region. Other team members were Anna Hanley, Mary Kerr, Kevin Nguyen, Carolyn Stelluti, Corey Thomas, Angel Medina and Israel Chaparro. In news writing Alyssa Hurt won first, Zaily Edwards placed third and Gillian Crist was sixth. In feature writing, Edwards was third, Hurt fourth and Kaden Stone fifth. Crist placed fifth in editorial writing. In headline writing Edwards won first, Stone was third and Crist was fourth. The journalism team won the team championship but does not advance as a team. Snyder will compete in the regional pod to be held in Big Spring April 17. Speech and debate competitors will compete virtually at district UIL April 1.

Welcome back! We can't wait to see all of the students and staff back on campus Monday, March 22nd. Let's finish the year strong!

🌟 “You’re all that and a bag of chips!” High school edition. In spite of the challenges of teaching during a pandemic, educators have demonstrated resiliency and perseverance to find creative solutions for the benefit of our students. We are grateful to ALL of our staff for their hard work this year. We hope you will take a moment to thank them too. Recently, Snyder High School recognized a few of our educators for going above and beyond by saying, “You’re all that and a bag of chips!” We hope they can find time to kick back and relax for a few minutes with a bag of chips and a Sonic drink. 😊 Snyder High School: Jennifer Beard Wendy Hunter Shane Stewart Aleida Juarez

Graduating seniors and parents, the clock is ticking! One more scholarship opportunity is available through Big Country Electric Cooperative! The TREWA Scholarship deadline is March 15 and applications CANNOT be submitted via email. For more information and to download the application, visit https://bigcountry.coop/content/scholarships.

🔴 Seniors! Scholarship deadlines are rapidly approaching. 🔴 How can students learn about scholarship opportunities? ➡️ Stop by the counselor's office to discuss opportunities asap. ➡️ Search online. Some, but not all, opportunities are also available on the Snyder ISD website: https://highschool.snyderisd.net/o/shs/page/scholarships New scholarship opportunities are added frequently! For example, female students pursuing a career in education may be eligible for the Delta Kappa Gamma scholarship. The deadline is March 22, 2021. Learn more about this and other opportunities by visiting your school counselors! Their contact information is found here: https://highschool.snyderisd.net/o/shs/page/counselors

Spring Break is right around the corner, but there is a lot of work to be done! ✏️ Benchmark Testing: Snyder Primary 3rd grade, Snyder Intermediate, and Snyder Junior High School students are taking benchmark tests this week. Please visit with your child and remind them that it is important that they do their best on this test. We will use the data from this assessment to determine any instruction gaps that need to be revisited. ✏️ End of the 4th Six Weeks: It's also the end of the six-week grading period for Snyder Junior High and Snyder High School students. Finish strong! 🗓 You can always find a copy of the school calendar on the website at snyderisd.net, in the links section of the ParentSquare app, or https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/819181/2020-2021_School_Calendar_Revised__5_.pdf

8th Grade students, parents, & guardians, please join us for an important Snyder High School scheduling meeting! When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 9 or 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 11 Where: Snyder High School Cafeteria Why: This will be an opportunity for parents and their 8th-grade students to ask questions and complete the scheduling process for high school. Spanish speakers will be available. Students, you must bring your school-issued laptops. **If you are unable to attend one of these meetings, the high school counselors will visit with your 8th grader during school hours following Spring Break.

Join us in congratulating Carolyn Stelluti and Christopher Moreno! 👏These two Snyder High School soloists received Superior ratings at the Region 6 Solo and Ensemble Contest at Abilene Wylie HS. They will advance to the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Competition.

School and district administrators will be online to chat with you today from 12-12:30 pm and 5-5:30 pm. If you are able, please join us. We hope to answer any questions you may have. To ask a question during the chat, type in your question using the Q&A or chat feature, which is found at the bottom of the screen in zoom (mobile users, click "more" to access the chat feature). 12:00-12:30 pm Click to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82500558219... Passcode: 389132 5:00-5:30 pm Click to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85340035151... Passcode: 389132 If you are unable to join us at this time and you have questions, don't hesitate to reach out. A list of contacts and resources is found in our help center: https://www.snyderisd.net/page/help **We have postponed the "Elementary Chat" that was scheduled for today until next Tuesday.**

Is your child dealing with grief, anxiety, loneliness, or perhaps they just lack motivation? During an ordinary school year, students and families experience stress while juggling schoolwork and extracurricular activities in addition to family and social issues. COVID-19 has, understandably, caused additional stress for us all. Join Amy Crist and Lacee Wall, counselors, at Snyder ISD's primary school campus, as they discuss ways to help your child through challenging times. Submit your questions: You may submit your questions in advance by emailing questions@snyderid.net, commenting on this post, or you can submit your questions during the session using the "chat" or "Q&A" feature in the zoom webinar. Join, Tuesday, January 26, 2021 ⏰ 12:00-12:30 pm Please click this link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82500558219?pwd=QjdWd2w0ajIyWUJQOXdRU29NeTlMQT09 Passcode: 389132 ⏰ 5:00-5:30 pm Please click this link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85340035151?pwd=UjBpVWZabEtvTlFROS9DQXRnR3hndz09

Students throughout the district are learning about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His words ring true in the heart of every educator.