Reddix Center Newsletter

Note from the Principal

Hello Reddix Family,

It seems like yesterday that we were talking about the up-coming first day of school. September flew by. So much has been accomplished already in this month:

We have practiced all of our safety drills
Classroom routines have been established & are now in full groove 🙂
Getting to know all of our students has been a blast *You guys have some wonderful children!
Looking forward to October

October is proving to be a busy month ahead. In addition to all of the classroom instruction, we have the following items on our radar, so please mark YOUR calendars and plan to participate in up-coming activities as you can:

October is National Down Syndrome Awareness month & we will be doing some special activities
October is Disability Employment Month - Watch for some special activities between our community partners and our amazing young adults training for work

Important Dates/Events to mark on your calendars:

Friday, Oct. 9th - Tuesday, Oct. 13th - there is NO School. We will look forward to seeing everyone again after the 5-day weekend on Wed., Oct. 14th.
Thursday, Oct. 8th is our 2nd PARENT TRNG Session! The topic this time is “Adult Transportation ~ Travel Trng for YOU!” This session will help you learn how to provide long term support for your adult child as they move OFF the yellow school bus and onto an adult means of transportation (Via, Via Trans, Uber, etc.) We have two sessions being offered: Virtual session at Noon (details to be sent out soon) and and IN Person session at 6:30pm in the Gym.

Thank you for your continued support with a Phone-free zone while at school. Our students have done an excellent job of keeping their phones in the backpacks, lockers, and classroom holders during school hours. Thanks and credit to all of you as well for helping us with the TEA Regulation. *High-fives all around! 🙂

Thank you all for your participation in purchasing our Reddix Pink Out shirts. Because of your support we were able to donate $310 to Thrivewell Cancer Foundation!

Please be sure to be in the know about the up-coming Bond / VATRE Election (Nov. 3rd)

Last day to register to vote is Oct. 5th
Early voting runs from Oct. 19th - Oct. 30th
Election day is Nov. 3rd.

YOUR Vote matters. Please be sure to get out and vote. Thank you.

Starting Oct. 5th, students will need to swipe their school ids when riding NISD school buses. We are going to do this a little differently than the rest of the district. Instead of using the students’ ID badges, we are going to be utilizing “ student id barcodes.” I will be sending home specific information for you (for at home use). *more to come on that. 🙂 Please be on the lookout for those directions if your child rides the school bus.

Please make sure to stay informed and connected through:

X: @NISDReddix
Facebook: Nellie Reddix -Northside ISD

Thank you for sharing your children with us. We are off to a BOOtiful October!

As always, if you have questions, concerns or comments do not hesitate to contact me at Robin.fields@nisd.net and/or 210-397-2401.

Let’s make it a fabulous month-

~Principal Fields

Important Dates

October

10/8 - End of the First 9 Weeks

10/9 - Student Holiday - No School

10/12 - Student Holiday - No School

10/13 - Student Holiday - Teacher Planning Day

November

11/3 - Student Holiday - Staff Development Day

December

12/18 - End of Second 9 Weeks

12/21-1/4 - Winter Break

Counseling Connectiobn

A Month of Kindness! 💙

This October, we are focusing on kindness, respect, and bullying prevention! Through fun activities and meaningful lessons, students will learn how to show kindness, make healthy choices, and build positive relationships.

🫶Parent Small Group Counseling Referral

If you would like to request small group counseling for your child, please complete the form below. If small group counseling is not the best fit, I will work with your child individually to support their needs.

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🎉Counseling Events: A Look Ahead

Each month, families will receive a preview of upcoming counseling activities, guidance lessons, and social-emotional learning opportunities at Reddix. This is a great way for parents and caregivers to stay connected and see what skills and topics students will be exploring throughout the month!

💚 Mental Health Mondays

October morning messaging focusing on emotional wellness with the focus of treating ourselves with kindness.

💙 NISD Decision of Respect Signing Day

On Friday, Oct. 2 is signing day across NISD. It is a day that we ALL make a commitment to respect ourselves and others through our interactions. We pledge to be trustworthy , fair, responsible, respectful, and caring community.

💙 Bully Prevention Month

National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month is a month-long observance to educate and raise awareness about bullying and cyberbullying.

Join US 👗👔October 5- Wear Blue Day to show your support for bullying prevention!

🎀 Red Ribbon Week: Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free!

The Red Ribbon Campaign is the largest drug-abuse prevention campaign. Red Ribbon Week® takes place each year from October 23 through 31st. Join us in our commitment to raise awareness about drug and alcohol use. Below is a list of our daily activities that students may participate in.

Red Ribbon Week Dress Up Days for Young School Aged Students ONLY 3-17

Students and staff in Mrs. Teran's and Mrs. Mendez's classes are encouraged to participate.

💚 Hope Squad

We are so excited to bring Hope Squad to our campus this year! Hope Squad is a peer-to-peer school program that trains students to recognize suicide warning signs, reduce mental health stigma, and connect struggling peers with trusted adults. We will be piloting this program with our work classrooms, however all students will receive the message about taking care of our mental health & kindness.

Visual Resources

Below are some visual resources that have been used with students.

Student Worksheets

Attached are some visual worksheets used for classroom guidance lessons.

Behavior support class: Safe Behaviors

Work class: Work Appropriate Conversations

Volunteer/Recreation class: Being a Good Friend

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Safe Behaviors Worksheet.pdf

Being a good friend worksheet.pdf

💗Staff Wellness Room

Any donations are greatly appreciated.

Wellness Room Wishlist

Faux plants
3x5 or 5x7 area rugs
Bookshelf
Wellness books and magazines
Microwave

Campus Updates

NEF Campaign

For nearly 30 years, the Northside Education Foundation (NEF) has connected our community to our schools, raising funds to spark innovation and create opportunities for students and educators across NISD.

We are excited for the Northside Education Foundation (NEF) Annual Giving Campaign! This is our opportunity to come together and support the incredible work NEF does to empower every student and educator in our district. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps provide resources, innovative programs, and opportunities that make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.

We encourage you to consider making a gift today. Your donation will help Reddix reach our campus giving goal and give us a chance to earn additional prize money for our campus!

The campaign starts on Monday September 14th and runs through noon on Monday, October 5th. When making your gift, be sure to select Reddix Center from the drop-down menu so your contribution counts toward our campus goal. Here are the ways to donate:

Northside Education Foundation Annual Giving Campaign 2026 Website
Cash or check

To RAISE $ for NEF - we are doing a BICYCLE RACE!!!!!

Students can pick the TEAM they think will win, by donating to NEF!

Teams are:

Team #1: Principal Fields will be riding a TANDEM Bike with our Dept. Chair - Devon

AGAINST

Team #2: Bicycle enthusiast - Katherine (our school psychologist)!

We will be racing around the school parking lot ! *w/helmets of course!

.....please donate to NEF for a good cause & a GOOD LAUGH!

Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, and the Reddix community. Together, we can make a lasting impact!

Transition Tips

Alternatives to Guardianship

Parents ask us all the time - do I need to get full Guardianship of my child? What are my options?

Take some time to view the graphic below detailing the alternatives to guardianship and attend monthly webinars or trainings at the MAC to learn what's right for your family.

Parent Info and Training

Event Information

Reddix Parent Community Tour - The MAC Multi-Assistance Center

Join us as we tour and learn more about the supports and services that Morgan's MAC - Multi-Assistance Center has to offer!

When?

Thursday, Oct 15, 2026, 10:00 AM

Where?

Morgan's Multi-Assistance Center, Thousand Oaks Drive, San Antonio, TX, USA

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Click on the link below for the recording of our September Parent Training:

The Importance of Building Independent Living Skills at Home

SSI/SSDI Advocacy Support Service

Webinar: Tuesday, Oct. 6
12:00-1:00

Should I Open an ABLE Account?

Webinar: Wednesday, Oct. 7
12:00-1:00

Special Needs Planning - Medicaid Waivers, SSI Eligibility & Preserving Benefits

Webinar: Tuesday, Oct. 13
12:00-1:00

Transitioning to Adulthood: How Parents Can Help!

Webinar: Wednesday, Oct. 14
12:00-1:00

Daymark Living: A Texas Residential Community that Promotes Independence

Webinar: Monday, Oct. 19
12:00-1:00

Gov't Benefits 101: Understanding SSI and Medicaid, SSDI and Medicare, etc.

Webinar: Tuesday, Oct. 27
12:00-1:00

Disability-led Business Spotlight

Framed Prints

Greeting Cards

Merch - Puzzles

Sophiola

Sophia is a young lady with a passion for art, dancing, music, family, friends, and fun. She also happens to have Down syndrome.

As a baby her health was precarious; her fighting spirit showed through as she overcame those early struggles. Before Sophia was born she was diagnosed with very severe heart defects. Any one of them could have been fatal. She was born literally with half a heart. Luck and divine providence brought us to Dr. Mary Donofrio, our longtime and beloved cardiologist. Under her care and guidance, Sophia had two open-heart surgeries before she was two years old. Despite several subsequent surgeries, other hospitalizations, and medical challenges, she's an active and strong young teen.

Sophia has studied ballet for nearly eight years, dancing in several local productions. She enjoys horseback riding and swimming lessons. She has grown to become a self-advocate, involved and engaged in the community. In 2013, she was selected to walk the runway as a model for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s Gala in Washington, DC and, in 2016, the National Down Syndrome Society chose her picture as one of many people with Down syndrome to appear in its video to kick off the national Buddy Walk in New York City.

But it is art that truly captured Sophia's imagination and become her heart-felt and focused way to express herself. Through camps and classes at Libertytown Arts Workshop she has worked in painting, drawing and pottery. She especially loves Chinese watercolor painting. She brings an infectious sense of joy, humor and exuberance to her art and to her life.

This is her art.

This is her story.

- from their website https://sophiola.com/about

Community Events

Texas Transition and Employment Guide

Texas Driving with Disability

What is the Texas Driving with Disability Program?

This Texas trail-blazing program focuses on improving the interaction between law enforcement and drivers with disabilities with unique communication needs. Texans now have the option to disclose “Communication Impediment” directly on the front of their Driver License or State ID or when registering their vehicle through the DMV. This will alert the trained officer of an individual who may be slower to respond or one who is deaf or hard of hearing.

Click here for more info: https://gov.texas.gov/organization/disabilities/texas-driving-with-disability

Past Newsletters

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