Snyder Junior High School

Important update from the Lady Tigers Athletic Department: Out of an abundance of caution, the Snyder Junior High and High School girls' strength and conditioning program will shut down through July 14, 2020, due to possible COVID-19 exposure. The dates of potential exposure were June 25th and 26th. Workouts for boys’ athletics will continue as scheduled since they work out in a separate location. Snyder ISD takes precautions daily to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Athletes are screened before entry with temperature checks, are spaced 6 feet apart during workouts, and equipment is sanitized daily. Should your female athlete have attended workouts on these days, we recommend following CDC guidelines to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. The most common symptoms of novel coronavirus are fever and cough, sometimes difficulty breathing, more rarely sore throat, muscle aches, and abdominal discomfort. These symptoms can also be due to many other illnesses. If you develop a fever (100.4°F/38°C or higher) or any symptoms, it doesn’t mean you have novel coronavirus, but you should follow up with your primary care provider.

There's still time to apply for a one-time P-EBT payment of $285. If your child received SNAP food benefits in March 2020 or qualified for free or reduced-price meals at schools that are part of the National School Lunch Program, you could be eligible. Details👉bit.ly/2XdQfTB The deadline to apply for P-EBT is Tuesday, June 30.

New SHS Pride of The West director Dustin Shreve is super excited to get back in the game! Are you an incoming 8th-12th grader interested in color guard or band? If so you will want to check this out!

Students who are MAP testing during the week of 6/22-6/25 should: - Arrive at Snyder Primary by 8:45 for AM sessions (for am session) - Arrive at Snyder Primary by 12:45 for PM sessions. - Parents will drop students off in the drive through lane on the north side of the building by the flag pole. There will be SHS student interns that will escort your student inside the building to get them set up for their test. - Once students are done with testing, a SISD employee will call you for pick up instructions. We will be taking all safety precautions and sanitizing frequently throughout the day. Thank you for being flexible with us as we navigate this process as quickly and safely as possible. If you have questions, please let us know.

Please take a moment to watch a video from Snyder ISD Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Eddie Bland, regarding yesterday's announcements from Governor Abbott and TEA Commissioner Mike Morath. https://vimeo.com/430817921 In the video, Dr. Bland addresses possibilities and the planning process for the 2020-2021 school year. Districts across Texas await further guidance, but state officials intend for schools to resume face-to-face instruction in the fall with a virtual option for families who are not comfortable sending their children back because of COVID-19 concerns. The commissioner is scheduled to provide additional details early next week. We will provide updates as they are available. Please be sure to check our social media pages, snyderisd.net, and the Snyder Tigers app for the latest news from SISD.

SHS students, VOEs (verification of enrollment) will be available until June 25th at the SHS glass office. If you need one or will be needing one during the summer break, make sure to get it before June 25th. Office hours are 7:30a-4:30p.

The third annual Back to School Bash is scheduled for Saturday, August 1st from 8 am-3 pm. This year's bash will look a little different, with convenient drive-through stations! Join us as we team together with SISD ACE and Snyder Community Resource Center to kick start the 20-21 school year!

9TH - 12TH GRADE AND 2020 GRADUATE CAMPS & PROGRAMS Don’t miss this opportunity! Snyder and Roscoe High School students, take advantage of these FREE, virtual programs this summer! Register through June 20, 2020. Register on the SISD Website or click here:https://bit.ly/2B4XR2t

Pre-K and Kindergarten registration will be held June 22 - 25, 2020 at Snyder Primary School. We will follow CDC recommendations and limit the number of people who are in the building during registration. Monday, June 22: 9am - 3pm Tuesday, June 23: 9am - 3pm Wednesday, June 24: 12pm - 6pm Thursday, June 25: 9am-3pm Documents to Bring: Birth certificate Social Security card Immunization record Parent / guardian identification Proof of residency(example: utility bill (gas, water, electric) with current address listed). Proof of guardianship (if not parent) Proof of income (PreK only) Visit the Pre-K page (https://www.snyderisd.net/o/Snyder/page/high-quality-pre-k-program) to learn more about eligibility requirements. Students must be 4 years old (Pre-K)* or 5 years old (Kinder) before September 1, 2020 to be eligible. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at 325-574-8600.

SHS: TSI sign-ups are taking place! Space is limited and social distancing guidelines will be followed. INCOMING 10TH-12TH GRADE ONLY!! Please go to the link below and sign up for face to face TSI testing. https://calendly.com/shspinkerton/tsi-testing Study material can be found out http://shsc3.weebly.com/

The third annual Back to School Bash is scheduled for Saturday, August 1st. This year's bash will look a little different, with convenient drive-through stations! Join us as we team together with SISD ACE and Snyder Community Resource Center to kick start the 20-21 school year!

Are you the parent or legal guardian of a SISD student? Your feedback is incredibly important to us. Please take special notice of the Snyder ISD Parent Survey regarding the At-Home Learning Experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. We had to quickly adapt to a different method of instruction. We learned a lot through this process and are always looking to learn more. This survey should take you less than 5 minutes to complete and will help us learn more about the at-home learning experience. This will also help us prepare for a variety of scenarios for the 2020-2021 school year. This survey will close on June 5, 2020. This an much more can be found in the SISD Weekly Updates Newsletter. https://www.smore.com/m4hz1

Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) is a one-time food benefit for families who lost access to free or reduced-price meals due to school closures. Eligible P-EBT families will receive application instructions from schools in early June. Families who received SNAP benefits for the month of March 2020 and have children 5-18 years old as of May 17, 2020, do not need to apply for those children. These families will receive P-EBT benefits on their current Lone Star Card by May 22. Families with children up to 21 years old who are certified to receive free or reduced-price meals during the 2019-20 school year need to apply for P-EBT. (This includes families who received SNAP benefits for the month of March 2020 and have children under 5 and between 19 and 21.) Your school district will send you a link to an online application by the first week of June. Once HHSC receives the application and verifies your eligibility with the school list, you will receive a Texas P-EBT card in the mail that includes P-EBT funds. For more information please visit https://bit.ly/36Bie2J

The Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) are Federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. TRIO includes eight programs targeted to serve and assist low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to post baccalaureate programs. TRIO also includes a training program for directors and staff of TRIO projects. In order to become a part of the program students are asked to participate in a short survey. The survey can be found at https://forms.gle/da4EYYteNd6zxEmu9. For more information you can also visit the WTC TRIO website at https://www.wtc.edu/trio.html

P-Tech Prep | 9th Grade: July 6-10, 10th - 12th Grade July 13-17 Dual-credit and P-Tech freshman - seniors, ONE WEEK will get you set for next year’s courses! The P-Tech Bridge Camp will provide: • TSI test prep • orientation to college software programs used in dual-credit classes • career opportunity exploration • experience with a higher education environment Camps are free and registration is open through May 29, 2020! Register at https://bit.ly/2B4XR2t

Don’t miss this opportunity! Snyder and Roscoe High School students, take advantage of these FREE, virtual programs this summer! Summer Cert | June 1 - August 31, 2020 Juniors, seniors, & 2020 Grads through the Summer Cert program you can earn an industry certification in just EIGHT weeks in the following areas: Ag - Commercial Pesticide Applicator OSHA Real Estate Sales Agent Patient Care Technician Google Certified Cloud Professional G Suite Microsoft Office Specialist ServeSafe Manager Adobe Certified Associate Creative Entrepreneurship & Small Business Medical Coding & Billing Specialist P-Tech Prep | 9th Grade: July 6-10, 10th - 12th Grade July 13-17 Dual-credit and P-Tech freshman - seniors, ONE WEEK will get you set for next year’s courses! The P-Tech Bridge Camp will provide: • TSI test prep • orientation to college software programs used in dual-credit classes • career opportunity exploration • experience with a higher education environment Camps are free and registration is open through May 29, 2020! Register at https://bit.ly/2B4XR2t

Summer STEM Enrichment, Learning Lab, & Jump Start will provide fantastic opportunities for SISD k-8th grade students to be better prepared for the 20-21 school year! Registration is quick and easy! Don't delay! Registration ends May 29th! Click https://bit.ly/3evqjZN and register today!

Breakfast and lunch distribution will continue! Attached are the June menus. Please take note of a few changes. Beginning May 26, Coliseum will no longer be a pickup point. May 26 - May 29: Continued operations with the exception of the Coliseum June 1 - July 10: Pickup/delivery on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with two days of meals will be prepared each day. Menus are located at: https://www.snyderisd.net/article/251904?org=snyder

Last call! Friday, May 22nd is the final opportunity to order the 2020 SHS yearbook! Orders can be made online at jostensyearbooks.com.

We are almost there SISD!! Make sure you take advantage of the technology return opportunities. Any and all devices can be returned to the SJHS campus on Thursday, May 21st from 10am-4pm and Friday, May 22nd from 8am-12. Thank you for your teamwork!