The Raider Report for Parents

Dear Sam Rayburn Families,

The end of our first marking period is quickly approaching on Thursday, October 8. Please take time to review your child’s grades in HAC and encourage them to finish the marking period strong.

I also need your valuable feedback. If you have not already done so, please complete our school survey by clicking the link below:

Complete the School Survey

Your voice matters and will help us continue improving the educational experience for every student at Sam Rayburn Middle School.

Please also remember that Fall Break will be October 9–13. I hope our students, families, and staff enjoy a safe and restful break.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Together, we are moving Sam Rayburn from good to great!

Praise, Promote, and Protect Our School

LC

Lawrence S. Carranco
Principal
Sam Rayburn Middle School

o210-397-2160

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The NISD Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) will be hosting an upcoming parent education event, and we would greatly appreciate your help promoting it across your campus.

Understanding Anxiety, Burnout, and Mental Health in Neurodivergent Youth

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
6:00–7:30 PM
Vale Middle School
2120 N. Ellison Dr., San Antonio, TX 78251

Cathryn Westbrook, Ed.S., LSP, School Psychologist, will present practical, evidence-based strategies for recognizing anxiety, burnout, and dysregulation in neurodivergent youth and supporting resilience at home, school, and in the community.

Please help us promote this event by:

• Sending the attached flyer to your campus families to encourage them to attend.
• Sharing the flyer with your teachers and staff. Teachers can receive Teacher Exchange Hours for participating in the event.
• Posting/hanging the flyer in appropriate locations around your campus where families and staff will see it.

Your assistance in getting the word out is greatly appreciated! Events like this provide families and school staff with valuable information and practical strategies to better support our students.

Thank you for helping us Make Their Day and for partnering with the Special Education PAC to connect families with meaningful resources and learning opportunities.

We need you families! We only have a few short weeks to complete this survey. Please take a couple of minutes to complete the Title I Family Survey by scanning the QR code or clicking this link https://forms.gle/64uzFFm19ZzwnK336

We want to learn all about the needs of our families. This survey will help us better support our families by learning what is working well and what we need to improve. Please help us by completing this survey.

Which grade level families will complete the most surveys? Will it be 6th, 7th, or 8th? Let's goooo!

¡Familias, las necesitamos! Solo tenemos unas pocas semanas para completar esta encuesta. Tómense un par de minutos para completar la Encuesta Familiar de Título I escaneando el código QR o haciendo clic en este enlace: https://forms.gle/64uzFFm19ZzwnK336

Queremos conocer las necesidades de nuestras familias. Esta encuesta nos ayudará a brindarles un mejor apoyo al saber qué está funcionando bien y en qué debemos mejorar. Por favor, ayúdennos respondiendo la encuesta.

¿Qué grado completará más encuestas? ¿Será 6.º, 7.º o 8.º? ¡Vamosssss!

The NEF Annual Giving Campaign runs through October 5 and we’re inviting our families, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and friends to join us in supporting our students! Your support makes a difference in helping provide innovative learning opportunities for our students. Every gift, big or small, helps!

Donate Here and don't forget to select our campus!

Learn more about the incredible work NEF is doing throughout NISD at https://www.nisd.net/community/nef

-Noemi Rodriguez, Sam Rayburn NEF Ambassador

• October Calendar
• Conference Photos

Mr. Wallace, Mr. Olvera, and Mrs. Mendoza’s ELA classes will visit the library October 5–October 8. Please remind students to bring their library books back to school so they can check them in and choose new ones.

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming October 19-23

You can set up your student’s e-Wallet by visiting our Rayburn Bookfair Homepage or scanning the QR Code

Available CIS Resources Include:

• Food pantry and snack/food assistance

• Hygiene and personal care items

• Clothing, shoes(limited sizes), belts, and other basic needs

• Transportation assistance and VIA student passes

• Academic, attendance, behavior, and social-emotional support for students

If your family is in need of receiving Holiday support, please contact me as soon as possible as I would love to assist any way I can.

For all present students:

Thank you,

Victoria

Victoria Torres | Site Coordinator

Rayburn Middle School | NISD
1400 Cedarhurst Dr. San Antonio, TX 78227

(210) 397-2150 Ext. 042107 | vtorres@cissa.org