Black Bears Bulletin
October 16, 2026
Happy Friday, Black Bear Families!
We have had another wonderful week at Blattman Elementary! It is hard to believe that we have already completed our first grading period. Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to help our students learn, grow, and succeed. Everything is Better at Blattman!
Report Cards Went Home Today!
Your child should have received their report card in their Friday folder. I encourage you to take some time this weekend to review your child's progress, celebrate their accomplishments, and discuss goals for the next grading period.
As a reminder, parents can also access report cards through the Home Access Center (HAC). HAC allows families to register students, complete data verification, view report cards, and monitor attendance throughout the school year.
For families who are new to HAC or need assistance, NISD has provided helpful information and resources.
First-Time Login Information:
Your username is your email address.
Your initial password is the temporary password you received by email.
You will be prompted to change your password the first time you log in.
Bike Rodeo – Thank You!
What a fun day for our Black Bears! Our students had a wonderful time participating in our annual Bike Rodeo!
A special thank you to Coach Salazar, Coachie, the Shavano Park Police Department, staff and all of our amazing volunteers who helped make this event such a fun and memorable experience for our students.
We are so fortunate to have such a supportive school community and wonderful community partners who generously give their time to our students. Events like these remind us of what makes Blattman such a special place!
Thank you, families, for another great week. I hope everyone has a wonderful and relaxing weekend. We look forward to seeing our Black Bears on Monday!
Melissa Spiekerman
Principal
Important Upcoming Dates (dates/times are updated bi-weekly)
October:
19-23: National School Bus Safety Week
19th-30th: Extended Constructive Responses (ECR) Writing Sample Window (3rd-5th grade)
20th: First Grade Field Trip- Sea World; Buff City Soap (1-7pm Flyer below)
22nd: Picture Re-takes
23rd: 5th Grade Pillar Ceremony (RSVP Below)
26th-30th: Red Ribbon Week (flyer below)
27th: Special Olympics Prelims @ Gus Stadium
29th: Author Lucas Miller - All Grade Levels
30th: Book Hero Character Parade (RSVP Below)
November:
2nd-6th National School Psychology Week
3rd: Election Day; No School for Students
6th: Career Day (8-12pm)
11th: Veterans Day and 3rd Grade Pillar Ceremony
13th: World Kindness Day
16th-20th: Blattman's Fall Book Fair; Student Council Turkey Drive
23rd-27th: Thanksgiving Break
30th: Welocome Back Black Bears!
December:
2nd: National Special Education Day
9th: Coffee with Counselor 7:45-8:45am
16th: PTA General Meeting and Winter Showcase Strings Concert
18th: End of the 2nd Grading Period
21st-Jan. 4th - Winter Break
January:
1st: Happy New Year!
5th: Welcome Back Black Bears!
(*All dates and times are subject to change)
PTA Current Opportunities
5th Grade Pillar Ceremony
Author Lucas Miller - October 29th
Red Ribbon Week Info
Parent Google Form to RSVP & Pre-Register Below
Health Science Camp for 5th Graders: November 7th @ Hobby MS
Veterans Day Cermony - November 11th
Blattman Book Fair - November 16-20th
As we approach the November election, we encourage our Blattman families to stay informed about the issues on the ballot and what is happening across Northside ISD.
https://www.nisd.net/newsletter/154201
The NISD website is also a great place to find information about student safety and security, technology and cybersecurity, resources for protecting our students online, and news and events happening throughout our district.
Important Voting Dates
October 19–30: Early voting
November 3: Election Day
We encourage our community to review the available information, stay informed, and make their own decisions regarding the propositions on the ballot.
Attendance Counts Every Day!
School Information
Front Office Hours: Open from 7:15-4p, M-F (not including holidays)
Blattman Spirit Store: Black Bear gear will be available for purchase on our PTA website. Please visit our PTA website https://www.blattmanpta.net/ for more information and view of our updated swag gear!
SUPPLY LISTS
For your convenience here is the link to all grade level supply lists:
https://app.teacherlists.com/schools/90250-patricia-j-blattman-elementary-school
2026-2027 NISD Academic Calendar
Parent/School Communication Flow Chart
If you have questions or concerns, we encourage you to start by contacting your child’s classroom teacher. In many cases, they are best equipped to address your concerns directly.
Please use the flowchart below as a helpful guide for who to contact and when.
Useful Links
NISD Background Check (completed yearly, return time may take 2 wks)
District Background Check Link
Student Technology Device Lending Agreement
Student Technology Device Lending Agreement Link
Child Nutrition & Cafeteria Menus
Parent Information on 2026-2027 Voluntary Student Accident Insurance
Blattman PTA
Please Join our Patricia J. Blattman PTA
Nurse Roxy's Information
October Newsletter
Clinic Parent Information
Illness/Injury Parent/Guardian Information
Screening Parent/Guardian Information
Safety and Security
- Raptor system will continue to be used. ID must be presented at all times. If you plan on having lunch or have a parent teacher conference, please allow time to get scanned into our system.
- Badges must be visible and worn at all times - staff and guests.
- Perimeter of the building doors will be checked by campus staff after 7:45 am to ensure all doors are looked from the outside. The first front door to access the security lobby will only be open.
- We will ramp up our pre-registration process and scanning in process during our performances and events during the school day.
- We will be strictly asking visitors to follow our "One way in; One way out" policy and that is through the main doors to account for people entering and leaving our building. This ensures that doors aren't accidently left open or not locked. This also applies to students, who are only to be released and checked out through the front office, using our system. Teachers do not release students during the typical school day.
- External doors that flow out into parking lots etc., will not be allowed to be used as a general entrance or exit during the school day. This reinforces our "One way in; One way out" of our campus.
- Students will be accounted for through our iDismiss system at dismissal time to ensure all students are accounted for and kept safe until they are returned to your care.
- Additional safety and security drills will continue to be a part of our preparation plans and we will get feedback from field experts to continuously improve our process.
- Safety and security training for all staff campus on the protocols and procedures to keep students safe and building secure.
- Continued partnership with NISD PD and Shavano PD/FD to enhance a positive presence and visibility.
Blattman's Mission, Vision, and Core Beliefs
Our Mission:
Every day, every student will grow through learning experiences as critical thinkers and leaders.
Our Vision:
Engage, educate and empower ALL students
Core Beliefs:
All Blattman students will receive high quality instruction that is designed to foster engagement, collaboration, and confidence in order to develop future leaders.
Blattman students’ health, safety, engagement, resilience and support is directly linked to future academic achievement and endeavors.
At Blattman, we build meaningful relationships by providing opportunities for family engagement to ensure student success.
Blattman teachers, administration and parents together have the greatest influence on our students.
Public schools enable all community members to get involved and foster school and community connections.