Rayburn Family Newsletter - July 15, 2024

Good afternoon Raider Families,

Can you believe it? We are just over a month away from the first day of school for the students. As a parent myself, I couldn't help but laugh at my youngest child's reaction when we walked into the grocery store and saw school supplies being put out with back-to-school signs. The look of horror on their face and the determined "No! It's not time yet!" It made me think about how students and parents feel at this time of year. I, just like you, want to ensure that we have a fantastic school year filled with learning, fun, progress, success, and above all, safety. Information about the start-of-year events such as "Meet the Teacher" and the "Back-to-School Bash" will soon be sent out via the campus website and school messenger. We'll also be getting a new marquee in front of the school soon, and we hope to have most of the construction on the new driveway and front office completed before the students return to campus.

I hope you are all enjoying the rest of your summer break, and we look forward to seeing you all soon.

Brandon Masters, Principal

(Refer to the Sam Rayburn MS Student/Parent Handbook for additional information)

School Approved Dress Code

6th

Red Polo or T-shirt

7th

Gray Polo or T-shirt

8th

Black Polo or T-shirt

Parents Note: If your child violates the dress code policy, a phone call will be made and a change of clothing will be offered. Repeated offenses will result in disciplinary actions. 

Pants: Khaki, Black, Blue Jeans. NO holes in the pants. NO crop tops.

Shorts are still allowed this year.  Shorts must be black or khaki and must not be shorter than 4 inches above the knee.  Spandex, holes/rips, or tight-fitting shorts are prohibited.  Denim, khaki, cargo, or athletic shorts are allowed.  

Tennis shoes, dress shoes, crocs, or boots. 

Any color hoodie or sweater is allowed on campus.  Students MUST have the assigned color polo or t-shirt underneath.   No inappropriate content. Can not have hoods on in the building. 

• NO leggings or pajamas. 

• NO large writing or images on sports pants.  Must be solid in color.

• NO holes in jeans or pants. 

• NO clothing with drug references, inappropriate wording or images. 

• NO sandals, slides, or house slippers.

• NO blankets allowed. 

• NO hats, caps, or beanie hats allowed. 

Rayburn will continue enforcing policy regarding technology, “Away for the Day”.  Cell phones, AirPods, headphones, and Nintendo Switch will not be allowed in classrooms, restrooms, cafeteria, and during passing periods.  Students may use their technology before and after school.  If students violate this policy, consequences will be issued.  This includes warnings, detention, parent phone calls, or loss of technology privileges for the school year.

Visit hac.nisd.net and enter your username and password. Need your password reset? Call us at (210) 397-2150

• Click on the Registration Tab
• Click the Update Enrollment tab
• Click START
• You will be asked if the student is returning to NISD for the 2024-2025 school year. If your child will be returning to ANY NISD school next year, select YES. If your child will NOT be returning to ANY NISD school, select NO and follow the question prompt.
• Click NEXT
• Review your child's information and update as needed. Click SUBMIT to complete the registration process for your child.

*If you have multiple students, click on the CHANGE STUDENT icon on the far right of your student's name in HAC.

Our yearbook company is having delays in production and distribution nationwide. It was recently communicated that our yearbooks are estimated to be delivered in mid-summer. I understand that this frustrating and an inconvenience for our Rayburn families. I promise to keep you updated on the delivery date as well as a distribution date here at Rayburn.

Please fill out the Google form if you would like an email on the date of distribution if you have not purchased a yearbook already.

For those who have purchased a yearbook, a notification will be sent to the email used during check out.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you to all the students and families that have already purchased a yearbook. The journalism program appreciates your patience and understanding.