December Newsletter

Mark your calendars and get ready to embark on a journey of discovery!

Northside ISD invites all 5th-grade families to our upcoming Magnet Fairs at the Northside Sports Gym and the Northside Activity Center.

These fairs are your gateway to exploring the exceptional educational opportunities our magnet programs offer. Expect engaging presentations that will give you a glimpse into the dynamic curricula and unique experiences awaiting your child. Participate in interactive Q&A sessions where you can ask anything—from curriculum specifics to transportation logistics. This is your chance to meet the faculty dedicated to shaping bright futures.

Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your enthusiasm! This is more than an event—it's an opportunity to envision a future of endless possibilities for your child. Whether you're interested in STEM, health sciences, cybersecurity, or multimedia, our magnet fairs have something for everyone. Don't miss out on this chance to elevate your child's educational journey.

•  Key dates include:
  • 11/18: Applications Open
  • 12/2: Magnet Fair at Northside Sports Gym
  • 12/9: Magnet Fair at Paul Taylor Fieldhouse (HS Magnets) 
  • 12/9: Magnet Fair at Northside Activity Center (MS Magnets)
  • 1/21: Application Deadline
  • 1/31: Acceptance Letters Emailed
  • 2/7: Commitment Letters Due

• All donated food items must be store-bought and in original packaging
• Please send food items in with your child the morning on the party OR before Friday
• Parent volunteers may use their Fast Pass
  • If you don't have a Fast Pass, come by the Office before Friday with a physical copy of your state-issued ID to have a pass made for you
• You may check your child out early with their classroom teacher

We are excited to invite you to the Winter Wonderland Dance hosted by PTA on December 6th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM!

It’s going to be a fun-filled evening with music, dancing, and a special photo opportunity with Santa! 🎅

Ticket Details:
Entrance Fee $3 per person – You can pay via cash or Zelle at the event
Tickets are $1 each
Tickets will be used for concessions and photos with Santa.

Santa Photo Info:
PTA Members: 3 tickets per photo
Non-PTA Members: 5 tickets per photo (join today at joinpta.org)
Each photo can include up to 3 people. Additional guests will need 1 extra ticket each.
Photo Hours: 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Please Note: All students must be accompanied by an adult—no drop-offs.

We can’t wait to see you there for this magical evening! ❄️

Each month, we will highlight ways you can help your child continue growing in their Math skills and give you easy ways to incorporate Math into your every day life.

1. With the Winter Break approaching, help your child brush up on their fact fluency by taking just 10 minutes a day and log onto XtraMath!  Your child can access XtraMath by logging into their NISD Portal and clicking on the icon.
2. Did you attend Camp Hoot? Pull out those fun games teachers shared with you and try playing at home!

When your child is absent, you can submit an excuse note in several ways:

1. Send a written parent note or Dr note with your child to turn into the office.
2. Send your child's teacher a message on Dojo.
3. Email our Attendance Secretary @april.gonzalez@nisd.net 
4. Drop your excuse note off in the Front Office.

Our OHT PTA does so many great things for our school community! You can help by joining today! Dues are only $7!

Below is a list of just a few things our PTA has sponsored or helped provide:

• Back to School Lunch for Teachers
• OHT Day Treats
• Trunk-or-Treat
• Winter Wonderland Dance
• Field Trips

Adding $$ to your child's cafeteria is as easy as 1, 2, 3 with the SchoolCafé app!

SchoolCafé is a single location for all your cafeteria needs...Connecting Families to School Nutrition! From the SchoolCafé app, you can: 

• access daily menus
• view nutritional and allergen info
• add money to your child's account for them to buy ice cream and other snacks
• get notifications about your child's cafeteria account

CLICK HERE to learn more.