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The Pirate Pulse

2023-2024: Volume 3 | Issue 2

The Pirate Pulse 2023-2024: Volume 3 | Issue 2
The Pirate Pulse 2023-2024: Volume 3 | Issue 2

Good Things Good Things

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Guess who's back

...back again! You may have noticed. Pete is back and making his appearance all over the district! Stay tuned, we'll have new gear available for purchase very soon.

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Friday's CKH training was great!

All Shepherd ISD campuses participated in the annual Capturing Kids' Hearts Recharge Training. This experience was designed to reinforce the vital skills and processes that teachers and administrators must master to permanently transform the culture and climate of their classrooms, campuses, and our district.

Pirates in the News Pirates in the News

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SISD Has a New Way to Spur Reading


Shepherd ISD Installs Day Care


The newest issue of The San Jacinto News Times is available for purchase each Thursday. Be sure to grab your copy to read about all the great things SISD is doing!

TCHATT: Counseling Referrals TCHATT: Counseling Referrals

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This program provieds services to students enrolled in public school who are experiencing:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Moodiness
  • Relationship Issues


All referrals are made through the school counselor. Reach out to your campus counselor to discuss possible needs and options.

22-23 STAAR Testing Information 22-23 STAAR Testing Information

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Learning isn’t just for students. Beginning August 16, families can Log In & Learn More about their child’s academic progress during the 2022–23 school year. Visit TexasAssessment.gov to get STAAR scores, learning tools, and other valuable resources.

Transportation Update Transportation Update

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We want to be sure you have access to all of the tools to get the most out of your Zonar bus experience. Below, we are providing website information for the Zonar MyView™App. This app allows you to check the status of your child’s bus in real-time. The information below can also be found on our SISD Transportation website.

Zonar MyView App

Primary Spotlight Primary Spotlight

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Positive Office Referral! This is an opportunity for students to anchor positive outcomes from their “above and beyond” behavior choices. Students are recognized with a trip to the Principal’s office, but for a good reason.

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Students earn their MindPlay Certificates!

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Last week, SPS celebrated staff with perfect attendence.

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Super Readers! Our students are filling up their reading logs!

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Students in Mrs. Rice's Pre-K class went on a bear hunt to match letters.

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SPS putting in the work at the Capturing Kid’s Heart Recharge Training.

Intermediate Spotlight Intermediate Spotlight

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4th graders using partner work to solve multi step word problems using their W.I.S.E strategies.

Words (key words)

Info. (Key info)

Solve

Explain

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4th grade math students learning about Rounding with a vertical number line during group time work.

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Starting September 5th, parents can join their students for lunch!

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Another SIS parent enjoing lunch!

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SIS is flexible! Even when our tech goes offline APEX instruction continues.

Middle School Spotlight Middle School Spotlight

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Mrs. Young’s technology classes participated in lessons where students learned how to make informed choices about their online safety.

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SMS JROTC. Success is built on a team. We are 56 and growing!!

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Thank you to all the parents that joined us at Coffee and Conversations with SMS Admin. We greatly appreciate your support and look forward to the next one.

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Coach Corbridge: CKH Staff Winner of the Week

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SMS, hosted their first Coffee and Conversation for the parents. SMS first drawing winners for the book vending machine: 6th grade- Alyssa Verdone, 7th grade- Yeshua Cruz, 8th grade- Damon Bundick

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Mrs. Stanley raising the energy in the CKH Recharge Training.

High School Spotlight High School Spotlight

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Coach Leblanc's and Coach Malone's biology classes took advantage of the beautiful weather to explore the differences of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Students collaborated to design a poster that incorporated the mutualistic relationship of the two processes.

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SHS students earned academic honors from the esteemed College Board National Recognition Programs: Senior, Kelvin Hernandez: National Hispanic Recognition Award (NHRA); Senior, Thomas Barton: National Rural and Small Town Award (NRSTA)

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Mr. Brueggen's Wood Shop class will be diving into the world of construction and gaining invaluable real-world experience.

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There is nothing better than pep rally days in Texas, especially in Pirate Nation!

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Students in Mrs. Bebee’s CCMA class obtained Basic Life Support Certifications last week. BLS training gives our students the skills they need to save lives.

What's Going on in SISD? What's Going on in SISD?

9/5/23 - 9/19/23

District

  • 9/11: Pirate Parent Organization Meeting, 6:00 PM, Anchor Room
  • 9/14: Progress Reports posted in Parent Portal
  • 9/15: Student Holiday/Professional Development Day


SPS

  • 9/8 Grandparents Day Breakfast, 7:00-7:40


SIS

  • 9/7: Grandparents' Day Lunches for 4th, 11:30-12:00
  • 9/8: Grandparents' Day Lunches for 3rd, 10:50-11:20 and 5th, 12:10-12:30


SMS

  • 9/7: Volleyball Game @ Home vs. Tarkington
  • 9/8: Grandparent’s Day Breakfast 7:00-7:30am
  • 9/9: Volleyball Tournament A Team @ TBA
  • 9/11: Volleyball Game @ Home vs. New Waverly
  • 9/12: Student Fall Pictures
  • 9/14: Football Game @ Home vs. Hempstead
  • 9/18: Volleyball Game (Away) @ Trinity


SHS

  • 9/5: Meet the Pirates @ 6PM, Pirate Stadium
  • 9/7: JV Football @ Orangefield - 5:30
  • 9/7: Volleyball vs. Onalaska
  • 9/8: Football vs. Orangefield - Home - 7:00
  • 9/12: Volleyball vs. Trinity - Home
  • 9/13: Student Fall Pictures
  • 9/14: Senior Trip Payment Due
  • 9/14: JV Football vs Hempstead
  • 9/15: Volleyball @ Coldspring
  • 9/15: Football @ Hempstead - 7:00
  • 9/19: Volleyball @ New Waverly

23-24 Pirate Partners 23-24 Pirate Partners

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Would you like to become a partner?

If you are interested in the 23-24 Pirate Partner Program fill out the form (linked below), and one of our district representatives will contact you. The best part? This opportunity is open to EVERYONE! You do not need to be a business owner to take part. Contributions can be made on behalf of your family, in memory of a loved one, or even a club or group (ex: Class of 2001 or San Jac Sewing Club). We can create a custom display for you to include in our SISD promotions. Don't wait any longer - become a Pirate Partner TODAY!
Sign Up TODAY!

We ARE Pirate Nation We ARE Pirate Nation

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Shepherd ISD would like extend a special thank you to Charlie Ballard and James Kizzia for allowing us to share their photographs.

Charlie Ballard: football.oldwaverlytex.com

James Kizzia: https://www.facebook.com/james.kizzia

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