May 1 - 14, 2021
Campus Shout outs
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Thank to the NISD Board of Trustees for honoring our Wind Ensemble for being selected to perform at the 2020 Music for All Music Conference in Indianapolis. Thank you to Directors Ray Hilley and Chad Waterman and so many band families for all of your support!
Congratulations to Mrs. Dodson for being nominated by student Carissa and voted as the "Smile Doctors Braces" Teacher of the Month by our community!
May STAAR Assessments and End of Course Exams
Tuesday, May 4: End of Course Assessments: students in Algebra 1
Bring charged chromebook.
Algebra EOC is part of the 5 assessments required for high school graduation. If a student in algebra misses the exam on 5/4, the make up exam will be Friday, 5/7. Additional make ups and retesting opportunities will be provided in June and December, but our goal is for every algebra student to participate and be successful in their first attempt.
Lunch is in the cafeteria so in-person students can bring their own or eat the school provided meal.
Remote learners can check in the front office at 8:40 for their respective STAAR exams, and they will be released after testing to the front office at 1 pm.
All other non-testing students will follow the regular bell schedule, in-person and remote.
Thursday, May 6: STAAR Assessments: 8th Grade Science
Bring charged chromebook.
Lunch is in the cafeteria so in-person students can bring their own or eat the school provided meal.
Remote learners can check in the front office at 8:40 for their respective STAAR exams, and they will be released after testing to the front office at 1 pm.
All other non-testing students will follow the regular bell schedule, in-person and remote.
Thursday, May 13: STAAR Assessments: 8th Grade Social Studies
Bring charged chromebook.
Lunch is in the cafeteria so in-person students can bring their own or eat the school provided meal.
Remote learners can check in the front office at 8:40 for their respective STAAR exams, and they will be released after testing to the front office at 1 pm.
All other non-testing students will follow the regular bell schedule, in-person and remote.
For upcoming tests, information is sent out the week in advance. The NISD assessment calendar is below.
Click below for all spring State Assessments (STAAR) dates and information, including Special Instructions for Remote Learners.
2021TestingDates.pdfMay COVID Update
If you have any questions about what the health and safety protocols are for Northwest ISD, we want to be able to answer your questions and support your student. Some families have reached out with common questions, so we wanted to share this information for clarity and consistency as we wrap up this school year!
We also want to give a big shout out to our families, students, and staff for helping navigate this most unusual school year!
Quick Notes
Still in place:
Mask requirements for indoors in all NISD buildings
Limited visitors on campuses.
No food deliveries to campuses. All students have access to free lunch in the cafeteria.
Main Change:
Masks are optional outside for NISD events, during the school day and before/after school.
A full update is posted here: NISD Health and Safety Protocols
Opportunities for This summer and 2021-2022
Summer Sports Camps
Registration is now open for the 2021 Summer Sport Camps. To register click on the link below and choose the location nearest you:
NISD Summer Sports Camps Registration
If you have any questions, please call Tammy Goetz in the athletic office at 817-698-1041.
Northwest ISD Aquatic Center
Registration has begun for the Northwest ISD Summer Swim League. Information and registration can be found at:
Physicals are required for Participation in
NISD High School and Middle School Athletic Programs
Click below for contact information, physical paperwork for the doctor, and instructions to upload to the RankOne system before tryouts.
Physicals 2021 Wilson MS.pdf
The Eaton Eagle Color Guard is a fantastic opportunity to learn a new skill, perform at Football Games alongside the Pride of Eaton Marching Band, push yourself academically, and earn both a PE and a Fine Arts credit! No experience is necessary, and anyone can join! We will teach you everything you would need to know about how to spin flags, rifles, and sabres.
Check out this short video highlighting some of what we do, and feel free to sign up if you are interested!
Mr. Drew Plott, Color Guard Director, Eaton High School, aplott@nisdtx.org
Upcoming opportunities
8th Grade remote students can sign up for field day through their ELA teacher.
Due to limited guests on campus, click here to sign up for donations.
NEW: Northwest ISD students may be eligible for free COVID testing. Scan the QR code or click on the image for more information.
COVID Testing - Students.docx
Community Building Opportunities
Teacher Appreciation Week: May 3 - 7 Ask your student to tell you about their favorite teacher and why. Could your student write that one teacher a note or email expressing their appreciation next week? We have 958 students at Wilson; what an amazing opportunity to encourage our staff in a big way!
Through this week: Charles Schwab Financial Webinars (see image above)
May 4: "Over the Overdoses" Community Education (see image above)
May 7: Vaccination Clinic (current 6th graders/incoming 7th graders, see flyer below)
NISD and On Campus Activities and Information
Band Concert: Tuesday, May 4th 6:30 pm for Symphonic, Concert, and Wind Ensemble in the Gymnasium (park at rear of building)
Soccer: Friday, May 7th vs Chisholm Trail Middle School
Deadlines:
May 7th: Deadline to submit Course Request Changes for Next School Year (see flyer below)
May 7th: Deadline for 8th Graders to Purchase Field Day Shirts
Ongoing: Online Registration for 2021-2022 School Year Continues (see information below)
Coming Up
May 25: Wilson Awards Night (Invitations to Recipients will be sent by 5/14)
May 27: 8th Grade Field Day and 6/7 Grade Activities Afternoon
2021 Spring Shot Clinics NISD (3).pdf
enrolling for NEXT school year
Online enrollment for all students – both returning and new to Northwest ISD – for the 2021-22 school year will open April 19 at www.nisdtx.org/enrollment, though families of returning students can wait for emails to re-enroll their children. Transfer requests are also open through May 17th at https://www.nisdtx.org/parents/student_transfers.
This is also the easiest opportunity to update your address, change phone/emails, and designate guardians and emergency contacts for the next school year.
How can I support Wilson?
Resources
Updated Wilson Middle School and NISD Guidelines.pdfNISD COVID Reporting and Dashboard, Updated Daily
Attendance Phone calls
NISD campuses send automated attendance calls. These calls 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.
