Everyone hopefully enjoyed their extra hour of sleep this weekend. Tuesday, November 5th, is Election Day. Since many schools serve as polling sites, November 5th is a student holiday. We hope students enjoyed their day.

It's already time for progress reports. Grades were uploaded on Friday, November 1st. Progress reports are available on HAC on Monday, November 4th.

Chromebook update 130 will be available beginning November 7th. Students, please restart your devices so the update can push through.

Thank you to all who paid for their AP exams. If you missed the deadline, payment must be submitted by November 14th, 11:59 pm. Once payment is received, an exam will be ordered. Any exams ordered after November 14th will include a $40 late fee.

The final day to schedule senior portraits with Prestige for our Yearbook is December 8th. Please make an appointment at the studio.

Here are a few resources to prepare for the upcoming election.

• Sample ballot - Entering in voter information will provide an individualized ballot.
• Voter guide - The League of Women Voters created this non-partisan guide. It includes information on candidates.

If you are interested in any of the following volunteer opportunities, complete the Google form link: https://forms.gle/4uZdABknuZasCggM6. Students, you will need to be signed into your NISD account to complete the form.

Future events-

• Tuesday, November 19th - Recruitment Open House, 5:30-7 pm
• Monday, December 2nd - Magnet Fair @ Northside Sports Gym, 4-8 pm
• Monday, December 9th - Magnet Fair @ Paul Taylor Field House, 4-8 pm
• January 14th - Recruitment Open House, 5:30-7 pm

Parents - We are about to embark on another recruiting round of incoming 9th graders for next year. We have two magnet fairs (one at the Northside Gym and the other at Paul Taylor Fieldhouse) in December. If you want to volunteer to help us recruit, please let me know and fill out a background check form below. It's from 6:30–8 pm on the 2nd and 9th. You mingle with curious parents of 8th graders and answer questions. We are also there as a backup. We like to bring parents familiar with our school to give their perspective to potential new candidates. We appreciate your consideration.

The makeup crew in session preparing to film. Thank you to the volunteers. We can’t wait to see the final product!

Jostens was on campus last week sharing cap and gown information with seniors. Make sure you order in a timely manner. Graduation items will be ready for pick up on April 25, 2025. Our cap and gown are white.

For those who just want to order the cap and gown, click here.

Contemporary Art Month (CAM) is excited to continue our student film festival in 2025, providing an opportunity for young artists to show their work. The goal of this film project is to support the talents of young artists in our community. Apply by December 16, 2024, at 11:59 pm CST.

Eligibility

Open to all San Antonio area High School students!

Screening Information

The selected video work will be screened at galleries and venues around San Antonio during Contemporary Art Month. Locations will be announced in March.

Click here for more info: https://www.contemporaryartmonth.org/cam-student-film-festival

Adobe Creative Suite Software at Home for Personal Devices

ComArts CTE students, please remember that you can download and install Adobe Creative Suite software onto your personal laptops and computers (not Chromebooks) for FREE using your NISD student login credentials. Use the attached instructions for guidance. Keep in mind that the Adobe software version installed at home will be a newer version than what is available at school. Please get in touch with your Communications teacher (Cleveland, Villarreal, Sabogal, or Flores) if you have questions.

It can be challenging to think of things you are grateful for when everything in your life seems to be going wrong. Countless studies show that for many people, finding a bit of thankfulness each day can increase happiness levels and decrease depression. Developing an Attitude of Gratitude makes us feel more fulfilled and joyful each day.

https://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/Pages/The-Attitude-of-Gratitude.aspx

Attention parents of Spanish 2 students! Your child will receive a letter in class on Monday, November 11th, explaining the process of enrolling in Advanced Spanish 3 Dual Credit for next year. They will take the Assessment for Eligibility in Spanish class as their first step in the process. The other steps will be explained in the letter. So please ask your child for it at home.

The Dual Credit Program allows eligible students, grades 9-12, to take college-level courses at no cost and earn college credit through Northwest Vista College while concurrently enrolled in the equivalent high school course. Students can earn up to 42 college credits that may be transferred to Texas public colleges and universities and some private and out-of-state universities.

All students interested in the Dual Credit Program for the FIRST time next school year must complete the Dual Credit Interest Google form. This form will be shared soon. Completing this Google form does NOT qualify a student for dual credit enrollment but simply indicates an interest.

Students who participated in PSAT testing on October 9th can now access their scores. If you need assistance, see Ms. Lewis.

Students can request a fee waiver directly from College Board. Eligible students can receive SAT fee waiver benefits by logging in to their College Board account and submitting a request. Learn more on the College Board website.

Thank you to all who paid for their AP exams. If you missed the deadline, payment must be submitted by November 14th, 11:59 pm. Once payment is received, an exam will be ordered. Any exams ordered after November 14th will include a $40 late fee.

Each exam cost $40. Those with free & reduced, exam costs are $10.

Reminder: All My School Bucks School Store products will be disabled during NISD's Winter Break and Spring Break

Did you take your yearbook picture on October 25th? Want to order pictures? Click HERE to order your pictures online. Use either your student ID or picture Day ID: EVT4KQVBF

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EXPIRES: July 31, 2025

Our Verification of Enrollment (VOE) is available digitally. The VOE form is used for driver's permits and licenses. Use the Google Form to request a copy.

Mission: Our school promotes curiosity while providing rigorous academics in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Vision: Communications Arts H.S. students will be confident, capable, communicative leaders.

Email: cahs@nisd.net

Attendance Email: CAHS.attendance@nisd.net
Website: https://www.nisd.net/communicationsarts
Location: 11600 Culebra Road, San Antonio, TX 78253, USA
Phone: (210) 397-6043
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