Snyder Junior High School

Parents: In the event, that road conditions become hazardous in the morning and the safety of our community members are at risk, SISD will announce delays or cancelations before the first bus leave the bus barn. A determination will be made between 5 and 5:30 am. Please be sure that you have downloaded the free Snyder Tigers App from your Apple or Google Play store. Notifications are shared via email, text, voice call, push notifications and live feeds on the app. The same weather-related notifications will be posted to all SISD social media campus pages and relayed to local radio and surrounding television stations. We encourage you to share the App availability with your non-social media family members and friends. We are working hard to improve communication and appreciate your teamwork! https://www.snyderisd.net/o/snyder/page/snyder-isd-inclement-weather-emergency-release-procedures

Snyder ISD Department of Transportation and Admin are keeping an eye on the weather! Cold temperatures are expected to continue over the next couple of days with the possibility of freezing rain. We are committed to remaining sensitive to issues of safety. In the event that travel becomes an issue and or causes delays /early dismissal, SISD will announce via social media, SISD Website, and the SISD Tigers App, local radio stations.

On Tuesday, January 14, 2020, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath notified Snyder ISD of his intention to honor the parent petitions requesting he close Snyder Junior High. SISD believes we have proposed a strong plan, however, Commissioner Morath informed the district that he would not approve the proposed realignment plan that would create two educational pathways for our 2nd through 8th grade. The plan to realign grades and restructure academics has been the subject of multiple community meetings, staff meetings, and focus groups since October 2019. One criteria for reopening the campus was the campus must offer a significantly different academic program and is the commissioner’s decision that the proposed Inquiry-Based Learning Academy did not meet that threshold. Additionally, Commissioner Morath is appointing conservator, Keri Barnett, to the district. The role of the conservator is to monitor and report back to Commissioner Morath the district’s progress with regards to improving the academic performance of our students. The district has until no later than January 30, 2020, to submit a revised comprehensive plan for campus closure that will meet the statutory requirements and receive approval from Commissioner Morath. The options for reopening campus remain the same; signing an agreement with a Charter to operate the Junior High Campus, or reopen the Junior High with the majority of the grades different and a distinctly different academic program. The district remains steadfast in our commitment to provide the best education to our students. We will diligently explore all available options for our Junior High and our District. We will keep you informed as updates become available.

Save the date! The SJHS winter dance is coming up on January 25th! Doors open at 6:00. Tickets are $5. Parents intrested in helping with the event should sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094cadaf23a1ff2-blackout

Due to scheduling conflicts, the January 16th meetings have been canceled. So that we can still provide the necessary information to as many people as possible, we will soon release the updated information to you online via video. We will share this informational video on the SISD social media outlets as well as the SISD website. Please help keep your friends and family informed by sharing this post. As always, if you have any questions, please email us at socialmedial.snyderisd.net or call the administration office at 325-574-8900.

Classes will resume tomorrow (Wednesday, Jan. 8th.) Please make sure that all classroom devices are fully charged! We have missed our students and are excited to begin the new semester! #webelieveinSISD

SISD Community Meetings will resume this month on January 16th. Two opportunities will be made for you to connect with SISD administrators and be informed on the "Next Steps" occurring in our district. Please join us on Thursday, January 16th at 2pm in the Colonial Hill Baptist Church FLC or at 6PM at the Snyder Primary School cafetorium. Both meetings will contain the same information. On Thursday, January 30th, SISD Administration will host a presentation on the Potential Innovative Partner. This meeting will be held at the SJHS cafetorium at 6pm. Community members are highly encouraged to attend.

We hope everyone is enjoying your time off! SISD is working hard to keep you informed on upcoming changes and other events in our district. Click the link to read the December newsletter for updates on the TEA visit and upcoming community meetings. https://5il.co/c0fl

Exciting news from Pride of the West Director, Teresa Archambo! On Saturday, December 14, students from Snyder Junior High auditioned for the Region 6 All-Region band. Over 600 students from the West Texas area participated, vying for a spot in the band. Eighth-grader, Carlos Galindo earned not only a spot in the Region Band but placed high enough to place in the Honor Band on clarinet. We are very proud of this honorable achievement for our school and for Carlos.

Snyder Bus number two was involved in a minor accident this morning at the intersection of College and 37th St. EMS checked out the students and the driver of the bus and everyone was ok. The bus was not damaged and delivered the students safely to school.

It's competition day for the SJHS OPA students! Showtime is 4:00 today at Worsham! Please be there on time if you are planning on attending and remember that no photography or video recording is allowed! Break lets SJHS OPA! The Hometown performance will be on Tuesday, December 10th, at 6pm at the Snyder Junior High cafetorium. $5 tickets will be available at the door.

Reminder! The December Update Community Meeting will be held this evening from 6-7 in the Primary campus cafetorium. Our guests are asked to park and enter through the back entrance of the building to access the cafetorium. Stay informed and up to date on the changes occurring within our district. We look forward to seeing you tonight!

Save the Date! SISD Community meetings resume on Tuesday, December 3rd and then again on Thursday, December 5th. Stay up to date with accurate information provided directly from those working to build a better district!

SJHS parents, Your dedication to the improvement of our campus is vital. If you have not yet taken the opportunity to participate in the SJHS campus survey, please do so at your earliest convenience. The deadline for the survey is November 29th. If you have not received the survey information via email or text, please contact us at soicalmedia.snyderisd.net and we will be happy to assist you. Please take note, this survey is specifically designed for currently enrolled students at Snyder Junior High.

Snyder ISD is now accepting referrals for students who may need Gifted/Talented Services for the school year. This program is designed for students who exhibit intellectual and creative thinking abilities at an extraordinary level not normally served in the regular classroom. Services are provided only upon identification of education needs of the student. Anyone wishing to refer a student attending Snyder ISD in kindergarten through twelfth grade this school year is asked to go by the student’s campus office and request a copy of the referral form. This form must be returned to the school by November 22. Those unable to go by the school should call the campus to request a form be sent to them. El Distrito Escolar de Snyder esta aceptando referencias para estudiantes que puedan necesitar servicios de Gifted/Talented (programa para estudiantes que tengan talentos/inteligencia mas alta que sus iguales) para el ano escolar. Este programa esta diseñado para estudiantes que muestran habilidades intelectuales y habilidades inventivas de nivel extraordinario que normalmente no se sirve en las clases regulares. Los servicios son prestos únicamente cuando hay identificación de necesidades educativas del estudiante. Cualquiera persona que quiera referir a un estudiante en grados de kínder hasta el grado duodécimo dentro del Distrito Escolar de Snyder puede ir por la oficina de la escuela del estudiante para pedir una copia de la forma de registro. Esta forma necesita ser devuelto a la escuela para el día 22 de noviembre. Personas que no puedan ir por la escuela deben de llamar a escuela para pedir que se le envié la forma.

Reminder! Thanksgiving break is November 25- 29th! Enjoy your break!

Yard sign pick up continues today from 4:30-6:30 at the SJHS gym entrance. Please make arrangements to pick up your sign today. Signs will not be sent home with the students.

SJHS parents, Your dedication to the improvement of our campus is vital. If you have not yet taken the opportunity to participate in the SJHS campus survey, please do so at your earliest convenience. The deadline for the survey is November 29th. If you have not received the survey information via email or text, please contact us at soicalmedia.snyderisd.net and we will be happy to assist you. Please take note, this survey is specifically designed for currently enrolled students at Snyder Junior High.

Good afternoon! Yard signs ordered from the Snyder Junior High Parent Teacher Organization are ready for pick up. Yard signs can be picked up today and tomorrow from 4:30 to 6:30 at the junior high school gym entrance. Parents are asked to make arrangements for pick up as yard signs will not be sent home with the students. Thank you!

Snyder Junior High is rolling awesome achievement sticks to recognize student academic efforts in the classroom! JH students proudly display their achievement sticks on their backpacks and lanyards! These make great parent/student conversation pieces as well! Be sure to ask your student how he/she achieved their specific stick. Congratulate your student on his/her success and their collection is likely to increase! #webelieveinSISD