Stallion community, students and teachers will have early release on Thursday, May 30th, release time is at 12:05 pm. Grab and go sack lunch will be provided to our students, students will eat in class with their teacher. We ask our school community to ensure that our Stallions have a safe way home when released, our plan is to clear the building no later than 12:30 pm, school buses will depart at 12:13 pm.
8th grade students will also have a farewell Hawaiian Luau from 10-12, all food, snacks and drinks will be free. 8th graders please join us for games, music, dance, yearbook and t-shirt signing and much more, this event is free to all 8th graders.
Have a wonderful night Stallion community.
Greetings Stallion Country, as we prepare to start the last week of School, we wanted to remind our Stallion community of the following items to help prepare for our grade level ceremonies:
- 6th & 7th grade scholars, awards are determined by their grade level teachers, not all students will receive an invitation;
- 8th graders, 8th graders who have any pending items will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony (details within our newsletter);
- Ceremonies will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, below is the link to our school newsletter with detailed information. As a reminder, we ask our community to arrive 20-30 minutes prior to each ceremony, each ceremony will begin at its stated time, parking is limited. All visitors will enter through the gym, not the front entrance, and each visitor will need an ID to enter the facility. Campus security, SRO and Administration will be at the door to assist our community;
- Scholars are encouraged to wear their Sunday best for the ceremony;
- Please do not bring any large balloon arrangements as they will obstruct the view of other guests to include noise makers. All scholars must still report on time to school.
Our Administration, counselors & SCEI coaches will be hosting various end of year events this week, if you have any questions, please visit us at William D. Slider Middle School. We look forward to celebrating our Stallion scholars this week.
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There is no school on Monday, May 27th, we will be observing Memorial Day. Students return to campus on Tuesday, May 30th. As we close off the last week of School, we wanted to remind our community that backpacks will not be allowed on campus the last week of School, May 28 to May 30th. Students and teachers will also have early release on Thursday, May 28th, release time is at 12:05 pm. Sack lunch will be provided to our students, students will eat in class with their teacher. We ask our school community to ensure that our Stallions have a safe way home when released, our plan is to clear the building no later than 12:30 pm, school buses will depart at 12:13 pm.
Get the latest Stallion news here, last week of school edition.
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Hello and happy Friday Stallion community, get the latest Stallion news, week 10 MP4.
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Week of April 01, 2024 (3rd Notice)
Dear Parents and Stallion Scholar,
It has become a tradition to celebrate and recognize our Stallions and their middle school
accomplishments throughout the years!! Our school community is working hard on planning several end of year events and activities to include a yearbook signing get together, 8th grade farewell social, grade level field trip, top 10 ceremony, art show, choir/orchestra/band concerts, program field trips and grade level ceremonies! Before we begin the events and celebrations, there are expectations that need to be fulfilled.
If your child was not successful on STAAR in previous years, they have been assigned
acceleration hours that need to be completed. Below is a list of expectations our scholars must adhere to participate in end of year events, activities and ceremonies.
Attendance
• 96% Individual Attendance Rate between April 1st to May 30th (2 EXCUSED absences)
• Prior LOC hours fulfilled (For an update contact Amber Barajas, PEIMS attendance
specialist at 915.937.5400)
Accelerated Instruction Hours (For details contact SCEI Coach, Mrs. Laura Reyes 915.937.5400)
• Current Hours Owed Math:
• Current Hours Owed Reading:
Grades
• Must have cumulative GPA of 70 or better in all core classes.
Behavior
• No discipline referrals (Excessive Tardies, being out of uniform, misbehaving in classes can all get you off the list)
HB 5 Endorsement
• Only 8th graders, done in entrepreneurship class with Mrs. Benavidez. Counselors can also provide you with an update. (Mrs. Butler and Mrs. Dieter)
START DATE: April 1, 2024
If your child does not comply with the items listed above, they will not be allowed to
participate in the end of the year events and activities to include yearbook signing get
together, 8th grade farewell social, grade level field trip, top 10 ceremony, art show,
choir/orchestra/band concerts, program field trips and grade level ceremonies. We
thank you in advance for your support in preparing our scholars for a year of success.
STAAR Dates
• April 16th—Reading
• April 18th —Social Studies (8th Only)
• April 23rd —Math & Algebra 1
• April 24th —Science (8th only)
May 20th – May 24th
• Laptop collection for all students.
May 28th
• 6th grade awards ceremony at 9:30 am inside the gym
• 7th grade awards ceremony at 1:30 pm inside the gym
• Awards are determined by their grade level teachers, not all students will receive an
invitation
• Scholars are encouraged to wear their Sunday best for the ceremony.
• Please do not bring any balloons as they will obstruct the view of other guests. All scholars
must still report on time to school.
May 29th
• MHS senior walks at Slider in the AM
• 8th grade awards ceremony at 1:30 pm inside the gym
• Scholars are encouraged to wear their Sunday best for the ceremony.
• 8th graders who have any pending items will not be allowed to participate in the
ceremony
• Please do not bring any balloons as they will obstruct the view of other guests. All scholars
must still report on time to school.
May 30th
• Last day of School, half day for our scholars.
• 8th grade farewell social (details to come) in the am during the school day Algebra I (8th graders only)
• Any 8th grade student who is unsuccessful on the STAAR exam will be required to take the retake scheduled for Tuesday, June 18. Students will also be required to attend a 5 day
Algebra I STAAR camp which is scheduled for June 10-13 and June 17 from 8am to 12pm.
Sincerely,
Brandon Rios
Principal, William D. Slider Middle School
On Wednesday, May 22 we will be hosting our Wild West Saddle Up school dance.
School Dance Schedule:
- 6th grade during 7th period
- 7th & 8th grade combined during 8th period
- DJ for our school dance is Ms. Jaimie
Tickets are only $3 and concessions will be sold by our SCEI’s and parent volunteers. Tickets will be sold during lunch by our parent volunteers beginning Monday, May 20, 2024. Students must have a school ID to purchase any tickets to school events. Students with a referral for this nine weeks & excessive absences (5 or more for any period) will not be approved to attend the event, each students behavior record clears every nine weeks. If a student needs to purchase a replacement ID, they may do so before or after school with Mrs. Edita Machin for only $5.
Stallion Uniform Drive, please see attachment for details.
Happy National Police Week, get the latest Stallion news right here, week 9 marking period 4. https://secure.smore.com/n/fc1gv
Surfs Up!
The Annual MHS Cheer Camp is just around the corner and this year's team is stoked!
Looking for some time for yourselves? Send your 'lil surfers our way!
Registration and payment are due by May 28 to guarantee a camp shirt. Here is the link to register and pay online: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZI5ZTEO0T04N6M_ZZ5YJUMOAOEWLCX
Happy teacher and nurse appreciation week to our Stallion educators, school nurse and all members of our school community in education. On behalf of Stallion country, we wanted to give you a huge shout out! Keep on doing amazing things for our children!
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Get the latest Stallion news here, Teacher Appreciation Week Edition.
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On Friday, May 3rd at two thirty PM we will be hosting Slider games inside the gymnasium. Tickets will be sold beginning Wednesday, May 1st to Friday, May 3rd in the morning and during all lunch shifts for only $3.00. Games played will include: just dance, human hungry hippo, musical chairs, pie eating contest and obstacle course. Students interested in playing, please stop by room 403 with Ms. Martinez. Students who have a referral or excessive absences for this marking period will not be allowed to purchase a ticket or participate. Please contact us at 915.937.5400 for any questions.
Get the latest Stallion News right here, week 7 MP4.
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On Friday, April 26 we will be hosting our school dance hosted by 8th grade science. School Dance Schedule, modified bell schedule, please see attachment: 6th grade during 1st period (2nd to last period of the day); 7th & 8th grade combined during 3rd period (last period of the day); DJ for our school dance is Ms. Jaimie. Tickets are only $3 and concessions will be sold by our science team. Dance tickets will be sold during lunch by our parent volunteers beginning Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Students must have a school ID to purchase any tickets to school events. Students with a referral for this nine weeks & excessive absences (5 or more for any period) will not be approved to attend the event, each students behavior record clears every nine weeks. If a student needs to purchase a replacement ID, they may do so before or after school with Mrs. Edita Machin for only $5. Students are not allowed to bring backpacks or cell phones to the school dance.
Free dress for students who purchased a ticket, no torn jeans.
On Friday, April 26 we will be hosting our school dance hosted by 8th grade science.
School Dance Schedule, modified bell schedule, please see attachment:
6th grade during 1st period (2nd to last period of the day);
7th & 8th grade combined during 4th period (last period of the day);
DJ for our school dance is Ms. Jaimie.
Tickets are only $3 and concessions will be sold by our science team. Dance tickets will be sold during lunch by our parent volunteers beginning Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Students must have a school ID to purchase any tickets to school events. Students with a referral for this nine weeks & excessive absences (5 or more for any period) will not be approved to attend the event, each students behavior record clears every nine weeks. If a student needs to purchase a replacement ID, they may do so before or after school with Mrs. Edita Machin for only $5. Students are not allowed to bring backpacks or cell phones to the school dance.
As we get set to close off STAAR testing tomorrow with 8th grade science, I wanted to inform our Stallion families that tutoring has concluded for the year. The only students we will be working daily afterschool are students with a loss of credit contract. We ask that our Stallion scholars find a safe way home daily afterschool and please help us clear the building no later than 3:55 pm. Have a wonderful Tuesday!
Good evening Stallions, tomorrow our scholars will take their math/Algebra I STAAR assessment. Please make sure to bring a full charged laptop and charger with you, thank you.
Stallion family, Please help us in reaching our goal of 100% online registration. Students that are registered before May 1st will be approved to wear jeans with a school shirt until the end of the year! Please contact us at 915.937.5400 if you have any questions.