Stinson Counseling Newsletter

October is a busy month with lots of great things happening at Stinson

From Decision of Respect to Red Ribbon Week and other activities in between.

Please reach out if you are needing assistance or have questions.

We are ready and happy to help you.

*Counselor Caseload by student's last name:

• A-K: Mrs. Boyett/ Head Counselor: linda.boyett@nisd.net
• L-Z: Mrs. Figueroa/ maria.figueroa@nisd.net
• Stinson Magnet Counselor: Mrs. Caro-Rebon/ patricia.caro-rebon@nisd.net
• Mrs. Luna/ Grade Reporting Secretary (GRS) : maranda.luna@nisd.net

• SEMESTER 1
• Marking Period 1: August 10- October 8, 2026 *report cards viewable Oct. 16 in HAC
• Marking Period 2: October 13 -December 18, 2026
• SEMESTER 2
• Marking Period 3: January 5- March 5, 2027
• Marking Period 4: March 16- May 26, 2027

Stinson Counselors will provide a comprehensive developmental school counseling program. We will cover the following topics with students this school year:

• October/November- Personal Health and Safety
• December/January- College and Career Readiness & Post Secondary Planning
• February/March- Personal Health & Safety
• April/ May- Intrapersonal Skills

The Decision of Respect is an anti-bullying initiative by NISD that will take place on Friday, October 2, 2026 and involves students and staff signing a commitment to respect themselves and their peers.

Red Ribbon Week is celebrated to raise awareness about the dangers of drug use and to encourage students to make healthy, positive choices. It’s a time for our school community to come together to promote a safe and drug-free environment, helping our children understand the importance of staying strong and saying no to drugs. Thank you for supporting this important message at home! We will celebrate Red Ribbon Week Oct 26-30. SAPD will visit during the lunches on Oct. 29 to greet students and remind students to respect themselves and remain drug free. Below is our spirit dress up week.

Northside’s “Pillar of Character” is a curriculum developed by the Josephson Institute. The six pillars are: Caring, Citizenship, Fairness, Responsibility, Respect, and Trustworthiness. These ethical values help guide our daily choices. We recognize students who display these characteristics each nine weeks. Nominated students will receive a certificate, have their picture displayed in the monthly newsletter, and have their names announced during announcements. For more information, please click on this LINK. Congratulations Skyhawks! (Pictures will be shared next month)

Dear 6th Grade Parents,

Congratulations on making it through the first 9 weeks of middle school! We know this is a big transition, and we’re here to support you and your student every step of the way.

You’re invited to our 6th Grade Parent Event — a special morning or evening session to learn everything you need to know about middle school life. Join us to:

• Discover helpful tips for navigating middle school
• Learn about various middle school resources
• Ask your burning questions about academics, activities, and more
• Connect with other parents and build community

Event Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
🕒 Time: 9:00-10:00 am (*please RSVP for this session only by calling 210-397-3632) or 6:00-7:00 pm (Library)
📍 Location: Stinson Middle School

We look forward to seeing you there and working together to make this year a great success for your child!

Warmly,
Mrs. Boyett, Mrs. Figueroa and Mrs. Caro

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We are proud to announce that Stinson Middle School has been selected as a Purple Star Designated campus! The Purple Star designation show the support and commitment that Stinson Middle School has to military-connected students and their families.