Keeping Up with Comm Arts
~ March 2, 2026 ~
SA Livestock Show & Rodeo Field Trip
Communications Arts students were excited to explore the vibrant SA Livestock Show, Rodeo, & Concert Series at the Frost Bank Center Arena. Their behind-the-scenes tour included the video production room, where they got hands-on experience with video and photography editing, and learned about lighting and sound from the dedicated crew working tirelessly.
Creative Designers and Content Creators shared their daily routines, engaging with students and answering questions. This enlightening experience allowed students to understand how production relates to both the SA Rodeo and the SA Spurs Basketball Games, showcasing the collaborative efforts of marketing, advertising, and entertainment professionals.
The inspiring creative teams highlighted how event production, video, photography, sound, and lighting design come together to create unforgettable experiences, enriching the students' perspective on this dynamic field.
Loteria Night
Thanks so much to everyone who joined us for last week's Comm Arts Loteria Night! We appreciate your support!
Quote of the Week with Isaiah Lockett
“It takes more than a day for a caterpillar to grow their wings, little butterfly.”
- Ms. Dimsdle
Panoramic Pictures
Panoramic pictures were taken on February 6th. Don't forget to purchase your pictures today.
Band Registration for 26-27
Spring Voter Registration Day
On March 24th, our senior Government classes will participate in Spring Voter Registration Day. This is a great opportunity for eligible students to register to vote and take an important step toward civic engagement.
Students may register if they are at least 17 years and 10 months old on that date. To complete the registration form, students should bring the following information:
- Their mailing address and physical address (if different, such as a P.O. Box)
- Their Texas driver's license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number
We are excited to help our seniors register and prepare to participate in the democratic process.
U.S. Service Academy Day
Congressman Castro will be hosting his Annual U.S. Service Academy Day on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 10AM to 1PM at the John Jay High School Auditorium. This is event is open to all prospective San Antonio students and their families who may be interested in attending or learning more about the U.S. Service Academies. They will have admissions officers from each academy, and invited representatives from all congressional offices who can share information on their nominations process. Academy alumni was also invited to attend and give interview guidance for students preparing for the admissions process.
Comm Arts Awards Night
Comm Stock
Varsity Tutors
Students, you can find a new tutoring support system in your NISD portal.
Varsity Tutoring offers:
- 24/7 On-Demand Chat Tutoring (including AP courses)
- On-Demand Essay Review
- Live Enrichment Classes
- Test Prep Classes (ACT, SAT, GED, etc), Academic Classes (study halls, algebra bootcamps, etc) and Enrichment Classes (languages, robotics, chess, etc)
Don't forget to check it out!
Throughout March, we encourage students to explore and select different coping skills to use in moments of stress. We invite you to take time for self-care, especially during Spring Break. Reflect on and identify the things that typically cause you to feel stressed during the school year. Take time to reflect on how you typically cope with stressful situations. Ask yourself: Is what I am doing now still helping me to cope with stress successfully? If not, then identify two new coping skills to practice in those moments of need.
There are other physical self-care strategies that you can use as well to keep yourself in a healthy balance:
*Prioritize your sleep. Try to keep a regular sleep routine and schedule, even when you are on break, so that you can keep your body in a healthy rhythm.
*Take time to move. Walking outside, helping out around the house with your chores, riding your bike, or just enjoying nature are simple ways to practice self-care for your body. You can challenge yourself even more by practicing different exercises that'll keep your body in motion.
*Eating Well and Hydrating regularly helps your body keep in a healthy state of being. Engage in mindful eating and drinking water to establish and maintain a foundational well-being.
*Practice Digital Detox. Take a break from social media and screen time in small segments at first, and then challenge yourself to a social media detox for hours at a time. Be kind to yourself. Avoid constant media stimulation that keeps your mind cluttered.
*Spend time in meaningful connections with family and friends. Surround yourself with people who love and care about you because these are the same individuals who will lift you and support you in those moments of stress.
Here are some other tips and ideas on how to manage stress in a more balanced manner:
10 Ways to Manage Everyday Stress
BigFuture Ambassador
Here are their links:
- Jessai - BigFuture - JessaiAmbassadorLink
- Adrian - BigFuture - AdrianAmbassadorLink
You can use these links to explore post-secondary plans as well as other information related to college and scholarships.
Personal Communication Device Policy
We would like to remind everyone of our No Personal Communication Device Policy during school hours. This includes cell phones, earbuds, smartwatches, and similar devices. This policy was implemented to comply with Texas House Bill 1481 and to support a focused and distraction-free learning environment.
However, we understand the importance of technology in education. Therefore, students are allowed to bring and use personal laptops for classwork, note-taking, and other academic activities as directed by their teachers. Content specific technology such as an Adobe equipped iPad for an Animation course will also be allowed while in that class. Like all other devices previously mentioned, they will not be allowed during passing periods, lunch periods or in non-applicable courses and academic activities.
Please ensure that laptops are used responsibly and only for educational purposes during school hours. Misuse will result in loss of this privilege. Devices including cell phones must be powered off and kept in student's backpacks.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a productive and respectful learning environment.
Attendance Matters
The Texas Compulsory Attendance Law states that students between the ages of 6 and 19 are subject to the Texas Compulsory Attendance Laws.
Let's start with how it affects a student's academics. The Law states that a student must be in attendance 90% of the class time offered to receive credit for a course. In Northside, we have a calendar that shows 174 days of school for the 25/26 school year. This equates to 17 absences in a full-year course before attendance recovery is required or a student loses credit, regardless of their grade. For a semester course, we have 87 days in the fall, which allows for 9 absences, and 87 days in the spring, which allows 9 absences before attendance recovery is required or a student loses credit, regardless of their grade. Remember, when considering the 90% rule and its impact on gaining credit, both excused and unexcused absences count.
A student who is absent more than 75% of the class time will no longer be eligible for attendance recovery and will need to retake the course to earn the credit. This equates to 22 absences per semester.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email cahs.attendance@nisd.net.
Here Comes the Bus
Safety
As a safety reminder, NISD does not allow food deliveries for students or faculty/staff members. Additionally, all students, faculty, and staff must wear their school IDs on campus for safety.
Here is the link for more information: Safety First, 2025-2026
Additionally, any visitors to campus will need to apply and pass a background check. This does need to be completed every year. It will not roll over. Here is the link to the background check: https://www.nisd.net/community/volunteer-mentor
If you notice anything unusual or a potential safety concern throughout the school year, please contact the NISD Safeline. The Safeline is anonymous and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Phone number: 210-397-7233
Email: safe@nisd.net
Off Campus Lunch 26-27 School Year
