DATA Newsletter
November 4, 2024
What's Happening at DATA
Hello DATA Families,
As they say on TikTok, let's get into it...
There's a lot of information below, so please take a moment to look through it all. November will go by quickly and and I am seeing an uptick in student attendance issues. If you don't frequently check Skyward, I encourage you to do so to verify your student's attendance and grades.
Don't forget, Monday is early release at 2:00 and Tuesday, students and staff don't have school.
As always, for ANY concerns, please reach out to the DATA offices.
Until next time,
Mrs. Szabo
Honors Art II Students "Masquerade Ball"
Here's just a few of the masks designed and fabricated by Mrs. Mendoza's Honors Art II students.
It's Time for the Turkey Trot!
Look at These Creative Doors Designed by DATA Students!
News from the TR Library
VOE Information
For any student who will be needing a Verification of Enrollment (VOE) for their driver's license, they must already have their appointment scheduled. Additionally, the VOE request must be submitted at least one week in advance of the appointment. All VOEs are requested from Ms. Tiller (located in the DATA building, Office D26). Please do not submit your request more than one week in advance.
To be eligible for a VOE, students must be currently enrolled in school AND the student must have received CREDIT for all classes in the prior semester. If credit was not received, then the school must review the attendance history and determine that the student was there 90% of the time each class was offered. The school will supply the VOE, the student does not need to submit the form.
****Same Day Requests Will Not Be Honored****
Service Learning
As a reminder, all DATA students must complete at least 25 hours of service learning each year. All service learning hours need to be submitted through Skyward. Service learning is simply an act of service that is performed without compensation.
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College and Career Center Information
Semester Exam Exemption Guidelines
Attendance Reminders
Excessive Absences Can Cost Your Student Credit for a Class
If your student is absent, it's important to submit any documentation for absences to TR Attendance Office. Your student should drop off all notes to the TR Attendance office located in the main foyer of the TR main building. Your doctor can fax a note directly to the office, the fax number is 210-650-1291. Documentation can also be emailed to the attendance clerk, Ms. Kimberly Hulsey, khulse@neisd.net. Attendance Matters All Day Everyday!
Saturday School Information
If your student is in need of Saturday school, you will receive an email from Mrs. Szabo with this information. TR Administration will consistently send out blanket emails to ALL families regardless of a student's need for attendance recovery. When you check Skyward, if your student has more than 9 U or E absences in a class period within a semester, then they will need attendance recovery to earn credit for the class, even if they pass the class.
You CAN NOT attend Saturday School to "bank" hours for future absences or to recover absences to make your attendance eligible for semester exam exemptions.
Academic Support
Again this year, academic support will be in the College and Career Center after school. The College and Career Center is open to all students and is located inside the TR Counseling Center.
TR PTSA CORNER
The TR PTSA provides programs and events that supports all students and teachers on campus such as the PTA Reflections program, PTA Scholarship, Ride & Drive Smart, Paws & Relax for Test Success, Coffee with the Principal, Teacher Appreciation, and so much more. PTA is also a huge advocate for our students at the state and national level. If you have not already joined, please do so today.
Become a member, donate, or learn more: www.trptsa.com.
Follow us on Facebook & Instagram:
facebook.com/trptsa | instagram.com/trptsa
Message us on social media or email: president@trptsa.com.
Important Dates
We've tried to help you plan ahead as much as you can! Dates are subject to change so check back frequently.
- November 2024
- Nov 3 Daylight Savings Ends, set clocks back
- Nov 1 UIL Grade Check
- Nov 2 Saturday School 8:00 am - 1:00 PM - Only for students that are OVER hours.
- Nov 4 Early Dismissal, Click here for the bell schedule
- Nov 4 Early dismissal 2 PM, TR PTSA CAMPUS CLEAN-UP 2:15 - 3:45 PM, Signup link: https://signup.com/go/eEMgwGz
- Nov 5 Student and Staff Holiday No School
- Nov 6 Clothes Closet Roosevelt Volunteer Work Day at the NEISD PTA Clothes Closet 9:45 AM - 1:15 PM, 4 volunteers needed, Signup link: signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/5415886980122
- Nov 7 Band Children's Concert
- Nov 8-10 Science Olympiad Competition
- Nov 9 Veterans Day Ceremony
- Nov 15 NECPTA Blossom Scholarship Opens - details at www.trptsa.com/programs/scholarships
- Nov 16 Saturday School 8:00 am - 1:00 PM Only for students that are OVER on hours
- Nov 20 College and Career Expo at The Freeman Coliseum
- Nov 21 & 22 9th Grade Field Trip
- Nov 21 1st Annual Coed Faculty/Student Soccer Game 5:15 - 6:45 PM
- Nov 22 UIL grade check
- Nov 25 - 29 Thanksgiving Break No School
- December 2024
- Dec 7 Saturday School 8:00 am - 1:00 P
- Dec 12 - 14 Musical
- Dec 14 Saturday School 8:00 am - 1:00 PM
- Dec 14 Special Olympics Basketball tournament at Madison High School
- Dec 16 Orchestra Winter Concert
- Dec 18 Principals Coffee 10AM – 11AM Molly Pruitt Library
- Dec 19 & 20 Early Dismissal
- Dec 23 - Jan 2 Holiday Break No School
January 2025
- Jan 3 Student Hallway Staff Development
- Jan 4 Saturday School 8:00 am - 1:00 PM
- Jan 8 PICK/IBC Awards
- Jan 8 Senior retake pictures
- Jan 9 grades 9 -11 retakes
- Jan 11 Saturday School 8:00 am - 1:00 PM
- Jan 14 DATA open house for prospective students 6:00 pm
- Jan 18 Saturday School 8:00 am - 1:00 PM
- Jan 20 Student and Staff Holiday No School
- Jan 21 PTSA Meeting 6:00 pm
- Jan 22 PTSA College and Career Fair
- Jan 24 UIL Grade Check - Re-evaluate failing students, All students passing regain eligibility 1/31
- Jan 25 Saturday School 8:00 am - 1:00 PM
- Jan 27 High School Course Fair
- Jan 30 DATA Assembly 10:30 am (all students)
- February 2025
- Feb 17 Student Holiday
- Feb 20 DATA Senior Class Meeting
March 2025
- March 7 Early Dismissal 2 PM
- March 10 - 14 Spring Break
- March 17 Service Learning Hours Due
- March 19 PICK/IBC Awards
- March 19 Contract Signing Night
April 2025
- April 3 DATA HS Family Night
- April 18 Staff and Student Holiday
May 2025
- May 1 DATA Senior Awards 6:00PM (dinner with awards to follow)
- May 1 DATA Art Expo
- May 2 Student and Staff Holiday
- May 14 PICK/IBC Awards
- May 21 & 22 Early Dismissal 2:00 PM
- May 22 Last Day of Classes
- Graduation TBD
Design and Technology Academy at Roosevelt High School
Email: cszabo@neisd.net
Website: https://www.neisd.net/datahs
Location: 5110 Walzem Road, Windcrest, TX, USA
Phone: 210-356-2237
Twitter: @DATADoes2