Wings Up Weekly

TSA Community,

We Want to Hear From You! Complete the Panorama Survey

At Tomball ISD and Tomball Star Academy, we value the feedback of our families. Your perspective helps us understand what is working well and where we can continue to grow. To ensure we provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our students and prepare them for their best futures, we need to hear from you!

You should have received an email from TISD Communications with a brief Panorama Survey asking about your experience with Tomball Star Academy. The survey will remain open through November 20th and can be completed online from home or on your mobile device.

Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts. Your feedback matters, and we appreciate your partnership in making TSA the best it can be!

Plenty Happening at TSA!

There is a lot coming up in the weeks ahead, so please take time to review this week's newsletter in its entirety. Inside, you will find important information about:

• Fall Exam Schedule: Start planning ahead and make sure you are familiar with the upcoming exam dates.

• Holiday Parade Participation: Learn how our Owls can get involved in this year's holiday parade.

• November Nights Fun: Check out the details for an opportunity to enjoy time together as a TSA community.

• Robotics Fundraisers: Support our TSA All Stars through the Texas Roadhouse rolls fundraiser and Oakley's Gift Guide!

Thank you for taking the time to stay informed, share your feedback, and support the many opportunities available to our students. We are grateful to be part of such a supportive community!

WINGS UP!

Dr. Victoria Brinkman
Principal

At TSA we prioritize Integrity, Dedication, and Wisdom as our Core Characteristics of Success.

Integrity

Tomball Star Academy students and staff are called to live up to and into a spirit of integrity at every turn. High quality instruction, robust support of social-emotional needs, and rich collaborative culture are the standards to which we hold ourselves accountable as a community.
Dedication
Tomball Star Academy students and staff are dedicated to the challenge of teaching, leading, and learning in the Early College High School model. We dedicate today to the work that makes tomorrow possible. Daily we commit to: “Keep digging in. Keep doing the hard things. And keep your ‘Wings Up’!”
Wisdom
Tomball Star Academy students and staff value the growth and development that lead to wisdom. We celebrate individuality and innovation as pathways to wisdom, and value progress over perfection. Wisdom is the result of our experiences.

Please help us spread the word by encouraging family members and friends who may be interested in TSA to apply through the Home Access Center (HAC).

Our TSA students and families are some of our best ambassadors! You know firsthand the incredible opportunities available through our Early College and P-TECH programs, and sharing your experiences can help other students discover what makes TSA special. Thank you for helping us welcome the next cohort of Owls!

TSA AP Course Information

AP Exam payment window is now Open! Follow the step-by-step instructions on the Total Registration website. Questions? Reach out to your AP course instructor or Sarah Stewart at sarahstewart@tomballisd.net.

TSA is getting ready for the Tomball Holiday Parade on Saturday, November 21, and we need your help! This year’s theme is “250 Years – Main Street Americana.” Students are invited to walk alongside our float, show off their red, white, and blue spirit, and earn volunteer hours! We are also collecting donations of individually wrapped candy through Friday, November 20.

Whether you want to participate, donate, or both, we would love your support!

👉 Click Here to Sign Up to Volunteer or Donate!

This is a friendly reminder that students are expected to attend their regularly scheduled Monday or Tuesday LSC classes during the week of November 22.

Please note that Lone Star College (LSC) Thanksgiving Break begins on Wednesday, November 25. Therefore, Monday and Tuesday classes will meet as scheduled.

Club meeting days and times vary. Pay attention to our daily announcements and the screens in the commons and cafeteria for up to date information. Please make sure you have a club form on file for any club meeting you attend.

TISD Library Services will continue working with Lone Star College for the SPARK Library partnership this school year. Students will be able place a hold from home on books beginning Tuesday, September 8th by logging in at bit.ly/tisdspark. Library book deliveries to campuses will begin on Monday, September 14th.

Please be aware that the LSC Tomball and Tomball ISD calendars do not always align. There will be dates that LSC classes will be in session, but TISD will be closed. Please plan accordingly for family travel and holiday plans.

TSA Traffic Instructions

PURPLE Student Drop Off/Pick-up

YELLOW Bus Path (NO parent cars)

Please be aware... the school buses will use the same entrance/exit as everyone else. There is an

officer scheduled to be on duty in the afternoon to assist with traffic flow at the 2920 junction