Principal's Bulletin
Week 30: April 11-14, 2022
A Message from Mrs. Zagala
Although this was a short week we certainly accomplished a lot. As the city is in the middle of it's annual Fiesta celebration, on campus we are preparing to for our campus celebration on April 21st and 22nd. Please read this bulletin for more detailed information on our campus festivities.
This past week we celebrated National School Librarian Week. We would like to thank our wonderful school librarian, Ms. Parisher, for all that she does for our school and students. This week is also National Assistant Principal Week. A big thank you to Ms. Ramirez our Associate Principal for her hard work and dedication to our school and community.
Eagles Rock!
Mrs. Zagala
PreK Registration is Now OPEN
NISD teachers and campuses are anxious to welcome new Pre-K students for the 2022-2023 school year. Schools are open and there is a seat for every Pre-K child who qualifies. Registration begins April 4.
“We are excited to welcome our new Pre-K students and want to ensure our parents that they will be nurtured in safe and inviting classrooms by teachers who inspire discovery and a love of learning,” says Dr. Brian Woods, NISD Superintendent.
NISD continues to expand Full Day Pre-Kindergarten campuses. Click here for a list of campuses.
Why consider Pre-K?
Pre-Kindergarten programs lay the foundation for your child’s future. Northside’s Pre-Kindergarten Program is committed to providing high-quality early childhood learning experiences in a nurturing and inclusive environment. Teachers work to ensure all early learners feel loved, respected, and encouraged to grow to their fullest potential.
Pre-K programs include:
- Certified teachers with a college degree in every classroom who are specialized in early childhood education,
- Specialized programming including bilingual, ESL, and Special Education,
- Social and emotional learning and early literary and math skills, and
- Play-based curriculum that prepares children to succeed in Kindergarten and beyond.
How to qualify
To qualify for free Pre-Kindergarten, a child must be four-years-old on or before Sept. 1. They also must be one of the following: educationally disadvantaged (income eligible), limited English speaker, homeless, currently or previously under the care of DFPS/Foster Care, a child of an active duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces, the child of a family member that was killed or injured during active military duty, or the child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas award.
Pre-registration for those who qualify for free Pre-Kindergarten is currently ongoing. If you feel you qualify, click here to register for the 2022-2023 school year.
For a list of Frequently Asked Questions and additional information, click here.
PTA Pictures with the Easter Bunny: Monday, April 11th
Permission slips were sent home last week. If you would like your child to take a picture with the Easter Bunny please send the signed permission slip to school on Monday, April 11th. No student's picture will be taken without the permission slip.
NISD Data Verification--Student Enrollment for 2022-2023
We are very honored to be working with your child in NISD this year! In preparing for the 2022-23 school year, NISD has opened Data Verification for all of our currently enrolled school students beginning today. It is important that Data Verification be completed by June 2, 2022 to ensure that your child has a space at their current or home campus for which they are eligible to attend next year. If a Data Verification form is submitted after June 2, 2022, it is possible that your child could be sent to a cluster campus if additional students enroll during open registration and classes become full. During this time, your child’s registration takes priority. Please note that THE HAC ACCOUNT ATTACHED TO THIS EMAIL is the only one that has access to complete this process. Here’s how to begin: Go to the NISD Home Access Center (HAC) website https://hac.nisd.net/ Follow the steps below: If you already have a HAC account: 1) Your LOGIN is the email address to which the message was sent. 2) Your PASSWORD is the same HAC password that you have previously used. 3) After logging in, click on the REGISTRATION tab. 4) Click on Update Enrollment tab 5) Click START 6) The first time you log in you will be asked to certify that you are over 13 years old. You will then enter your student’s birthday to validate the registration account. 7) You will be asked if the student is returning to NISD for the 2022-23 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. 8) Click NEXT. 9) Review your child’s data and update any information needed. Click SUBMIT to complete the registration process for your child. 10) If you have multiple elementary students, click on the CHANGE STUDENT icon on the far right of your student’s name in HAC, select another student and follow the same steps above. Review data and complete the registration process for each student. If you have any trouble accessing HAC or you do not see one of your children, please contact the school office and ask to speak with the Attendance Secretary as they may be able to assist you with this process. If the campus is not able to resolve your issue, please complete the form using the link below and District staff can reset your password or link students in a family if necessary. Once again, we want to stress the importance of completing Data Verification by June 2, 2022. We appreciate your attention to this important matter and thank you for taking the time to register your child in Northside. If you have any questions or need any assistance completing the NISD Data Verification, please contact our campus Attendance Secretary, Mrs. O'Connor at 210-397-0800.
Fiesta is Coming to Allen Elementary: April 21st-22nd
PTA Parent Fiesta (Thursday, April 21st, 6:00-7:30 PM)
All parents are invited for our PTA Parent Fiesta on Thursday, April 21st. We will begin the evening with a brief PTA meeting and NISD Bond Presentation in the cafeteria. An NISD district employee will present to parents about the upcoming NISD Bond.
Immediately after the presentation, all parents and guests will travel to the black top to see the PreK-2nd grade student Fiesta dance performances. The Allen PTA will have concession stands available until 7:30 PM.
*If your child is in PreK-2nd grade your child's teacher will soon be communicating with you about what time your child is needed to arrive for the performances and about your child's attire for the performance.
Float Parade (Friday, April 22nd @ 1:00 PM)
Parents and guests are invited to join us on Friday, April 22nd at 1:00 PM for our Float Parade. The float parade route will take place in the front of the school and along the sidewalk by the bus loop. Since visitors will not be entering the campus for the parade, a visitors pass will NOT be required. Parade spectators are invited to bring lawn chairs.
*The parade will begin promptly at 1:00 PM.
*Students that did not bring a float for the Prince and Princess competition may still bring a float and participate in the float parade.
*Immediately following the float parade, students will enjoy Allen NIOSA on the blacktop.
Student Fiesta (Friday, April 22nd)
Other than the Float Parade all other Fiesta events on Friday, April 22nd are for students only. The parents of the classroom princes and princesses will receive more information soon. Next week your child's teacher will share information on donation items that we are in need of to help make Student Fiesta a success.
Allen Elementary PreK Round Up: 4.29.22
2022 Fiesta Medals Now on Sale!
Learning Fun in Ms. Toledo's 2nd Grade Class
Three Digit Subtraction
Math Warm Up
Cultural Awareness
What to do when your child is sick
If someone in your home has tested positive for Covid-19, or if your child has been exposed to Covid-19 please keep your child home and contact the school nurse for further guidance.
We thank you for your support in these matters and for your patience as our school nurses are working hard to keep all of our students healthy and helping them to return to school as quickly as possible.
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Erika L.M. Zagala, Principal
Email: allen@nisd.net
Phone: 210-397-0800
Twitter: @NISDAllenES