Jackrabbits Newsletter
Building on our Success Nov. 13th - 17th
Week #5 of Marking Period 2
Greetings Jackrabbits,
Hopefully you had an opportunity to spend some time with a loved one or family friend, veteran this weekend. As we prepare for a season of hope, I thank you for your continued support in ensuring we work together to have our students strive for achievement academically and socially. This upcoming week our scholars are taking a few very important Interim Assessments in grades third, fourth, and fifth. See our testing calendar below for more detail. We need healthy students in school everyday and all day.
First ever, a family night of math fun games, activities and resources will be made available for all ages on Wednesday the 15th from 4 to 6 p.m. in our cafeteria. This opportunity lends itself to highlighting what students are experiencing in their classrooms. It's exciting to host an evening of fun for students and their family. Come join in on the excitement. Concessions will be available.
Again, I plead to all for your patience and diligence to attention to safety in commuting to and from our school. It has been brought to our attention that a selected few continue to place their children, themselves and others in harms way. Construction has and will continue to be of concern around both our elementary and middle schools. Needless to say, heavy equipment, barricades and other obstacles will cause delays. Please be safe by using designated cross walks and obeying traffic signs in our area. Respect law enforcement and our security personnel as they are here to keep all of us safe. Know that we are here to assist you. Thank you so much for doing your part. We are blessed to have great parents working together ensuring safety for all.
Only weeks away from December which bring us to showcasing the artistic talents of your child, our students with the breath-taking Christmas programs. This year we promise to bring a bigger and brighter show. With this in mind, we have adjusted the after school tutoring to end this month. Last day for after school tutoring will be on Nov. 30th. No tutoring during the week of our winter performances.
Thank you for entrusting our team with serving your child(ren).
At your service,
Fernando L. Miranda
School Principal
Mission Statement
Col. Ben Narbuth Elementary School provides a fostering environment, empowering educational outcomes where all scholars and teachers find success no matter the circumstances.
Vision Statement
Believe in all students, Embrace the challenges, Accelerate their learning
Col. Ben Narbuth
Wall of Honor
Thank you Parent Volunteer Group for creating our display.
To all those who have served.
Food Drive
What's happening this week?
Tuesday - 14th, Grades third, fourth, and fifth - Reading Assessment
Thursday - 16th, Grades third, fourth, and fifth - Math Assessment
November 20th - 24th Thanksgiving Break, No school.
What's happening next month?
Christmas Programs
The dates and times are as follows:
Tuesday, December 5th, 2023
4:30-5:30 - 4th Grade & Kindergarten
5:45-6:45 - 5th Grade, 1st Grade, SLU
Wednesday, December 6th, 2023
4:30-5:30 - PK4 & FLS
5:45-6:45 - 3rd Grade
Thursday, December 7th, 2023
4:30-5:30 - PK3 & PPCD
5:45-6:45 - 2nd Grade
Entrance Fee $2 per person. Jackrabbits students are free.
Tickets will be sold the evening of each event at the door.
Fundraising for this event will go towards props and festive decorations.
Thank you for your continued support.
Activate your Schoology account:
Due to SISD’s new system upgrades with Skyward, parents who activated their Schoology accounts last school year are asked to reactivate them.
Follow the steps below to activate your account:
Note: All parents listed as guardians of the student(s) will be able to activate an account using the email(s) on file in Skyward.
1. Visit the Schoology homepage https://app.schoology.com.
2. Use your email as the username.
3. Select the “Forgot Password” option.
4. Follow the steps indicated in your email to create a password and activate your account.
We are entering the lowest months for good attendance due to upper respiratory infections and flu like symptoms. Please send healthy students to school daily.
Dr.'s or parent, student absence notes should be uploaded to the following: attendancebennarbuth@sisd.net
Daily instruction in class is irreplaceable.
Raffle for Perfect Attendance
We encourage students to be at school everyday, all day!
School Counselors Newsletter
Please click on the link above for our Counseling and Communities in School S'more Extravaganza.
LEGO DRIVE
In celebration of birthdays, Please remember to send cupcakes, fruit drinks, and snacks by 7:45 a.m. We will not except deliveries after the tardy bell at 7:45 a.m. Thank you for your understanding.
Perfect Attendance Incentives:
Early Pickups:
For Doctor's Appointments:
Pick up your children before 1:00 PM.
For PK & Kinder:
Scholars should be picked no later than 2:00 PM.
For 1st-5th Grade:
Scholars should be picked up no later than 2:30 PM.
Drill Schedules per Marking Period (MP)
MP1 Tentative Safety Drill Schedule
Lockdown- Week of Sept. 11- 15
Shelter in Place(weather)- Week of Sept 18- 22
Pedestrian Safety- Week of Sept. 25- 29
MP2 Safety Drill Schedule
Fire Drill- Week of Oct. 2-5
Shelter in Place (Hazmat)- Week of Oct. 30- Nov. 3
Fire Evacuation Drill- Nov. 6- 9
Hold Drill- Week of Nov. 27-Dec. 1
Fire Drill- Week of Dec. 4-8
Morning Show Broadcast hosted by scholars in Ms. Estrada's 3rd Grade Class.
Please contact our Parent Liaison and Military Volunteer Coordinator - Mrs. Emilia Rios. erios10@sisd.net All volunteers must show picture ID upon entering.
EASTLAKE FEEDER PATTERN SCHOOLS' NEWSLETTERS
Eastlake HS, Mr. Gilbert Martinez:
Col. John O. Ensor MS, Mr. Stephen Fernandez:
https://www.smore.com/1sc4t-ensor-eagle-news
Desert Wind School, Ms. Leticia Terrazas:
Eastlake Middle School, Mrs. Gabriela Elliot
Dr. Sue Shook ES: Ms. Cristina Chavira:
Horizon Heights ES: Mrs. Jenifer Hansen
Mission Ridge ES: Mr. Jesus Mendez:
Principal, Fernando L Miranda
Email: fmiran01@sisd.net
Website: https://www.sisd.net/o/colbennarbuth
Location: 12901 Bob Hope Drive, Horizon City, TX, USA
Phone: (915) 938-2802
Twitter: @BNarbuth_ES