March 1 - 12, 2021
Early Release:
Friday March 12 12:50 pm
Spring Picture Day
Friday, March 5
In Person Learners will go in Social Studies Class
Remote Learners: 3:45 - 4:30 pm, Check in the Front Office
Current 6th and 7th Graders
Counselors will be meeting with current 6th and 7th graders to go over course selections for next year during their PE/Athletics classes on Monday 3/8.
Remote Learners will Zoom during 1st and 8th period on Thursday 3/4.
Monday March 8th
5:30 Parent Zoom Meeting for incoming 7th and 8th Graders (Link below)
Wednesday March 10th
1:00 - 2:00 Wildcat Counselor Chat - Parent Come and Go Zoom for Course Selection Questions (Link below)
Friday March 12th
11:00 - 12 pm Wildcat Counselor Chat – Parent Come and Go Zoom for Course Selection Questions (Link below)
https://nisdtx.zoom.us/j/89105704247?pwd=YkJYZVpwWS9KdWdSUnlzb0p5VlRpQT09
Passcode: 659377
Meeting ID: 891 0570 4247
There are NO paper course selection forms this year. Course requests will be submitted through a Google Doc via a link sent to their guardian’s email address. Students are still expected to select their courses in HAC, the Google Doc replaces only the paper form.
Applications for Offices Aide positions are available in (and due back on 3/12 to) the CAP center – students are required to get initials from all their teachers to be eligible for the position.
Courses must be submitted in HAC and on the Google form by Friday 3/12.
Questions: Email the counselor.
6th Grade, Allie Flores, Alexandria.flores@nisdtx.org, 817-698-7956
7th Grade, Kim McKinnie, kmckinnie@nisdtx.org, 817-698-7905
UPDATE:
Thanks to the Wilson community, over 700 Dollars was raised and over 3040 individual food items were donated in our annual food drive!
This allows for the Tarrant Area Food Bank to purchase over 3500 meals for local neighbors!
Thank you for partnering with our National Junior Honor Society students and the Tarrant Area Food Bank!
Upcoming Events
March 1 - 7
Monday, March 1: 5:30 pm, School Board Workshop over Proposed NISD Attendance Boundary Changes
Impact to Wilson: Potential to add an additional elementary school to our feeder pattern
Tuesday, March 2: 7:00pm "College, Career and Life Readiness: Helping Your Child Unleash Their Passion and Purpose On Their Journey"
Wednesday, March 3rd: Track Meet
Thursday, March 4th:
First day of the Book Fair
Rescheduled Scoliosis Screenings for 7th Graders and New to NISD students
Friday, March 5th: Spring Picture Day (in person and remote learners)
Saturday, March 6th: Middle School One Act Play Competition
March 8 - 12
Monday, March 8th:
5:30 Parent Zoom Meeting for incoming 7th and 8th Graders (Link below)
Tuesday, March 9th:
Public Performance "Where Words Once Were", Cafetorium, 7 pm Please use the link to reserve your ticket! We hope to see you there! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0f48a9aa23a6fd0-where3
7:00pm "Social Emotional Health: What Parents Can Do To Help"
Wednesday, March 10th:
11:00 – 12:00 Wildcat Counselor Chat - Parent Come and Go Zoom for Course Selection Questions (Link below)
Thursday, March 11th:
Band Concert in the gym 7 and 7:20 pm. A sign up genius was sent to guardian emails from the band directors.
Friday, March 12th:
Last Day of Quarter 3: Early Release
STUCO Fundraiser: Pajama Day
Deadline to Sign Up for Cheer Tryouts (see graphic below)
1:00 – 2:00 Wildcat Counselor Chat – Parent Come and Go Zoom for Course Selection Questions (Link below)
Counselor Zoom Links/Info (Dates and Times Above)
https://nisdtx.zoom.us/j/89105704247?pwd=YkJYZVpwWS9KdWdSUnlzb0p5VlRpQT09
Passcode: 659377
Meeting ID: 891 0570 4247
NISD STUDENT HOLIDAY: March 13 - March 23
Later this month
Tuesday, March 22:
Remote students: Deadline for submission of all Edgenuity coursework by 11:59 PM
Wednesday, March 24th:
First Day of Q4 (end of Spring Break)
Incoming 9th Grade, Eaton Sapphires (HS Dance Team) Tryout Meeting
Thursday, March 25th:
Incoming 7th and 8th Grade, Wilson Cheer/Mascot Workshop
Quarter 3 Grades Published in Home Access Center
March 29th: Incoming 7th and 8th Grade, Wilson Cheer/Mascot Tryouts (sign up by March 12)
March 30 at 7:00pm "Parents and Responsible Decision-Making: Impacting Their Own Well-Being and Their Children's"
Current 8th Graders
How can I support Wilson?
Resources
NISD COVID Reporting and Dashboard, Updated Daily
Attendance Phone calls
Update: NISD campuses will began sending automated attendance calls — which were disabled for the first semester — on Friday, Jan. 8. This call will occur on Fridays and will summarize student absences for the week, including the number of days the student has at least one absence for that week. Please log in to the Home Access Center to view details regarding your child’s attendance.
All COVID related absences are reported through the district website at this link.
Other absence notes can be dropped off at our attendance office or emailed to rebekah.chambers@nisdtx.org.
Have you been absent for a COVID related absence, but you're ready to return to school? Complete the "Ready to Return" link here.