Zachry MS Wolverine Wire
August 7, 2021
A Message from your Principal
We are getting closer and closer to starting the new year!
The health and safety of our students, staff and families is our highest priority as we prepare. Please see the NISD guidelines that we will be following: https://www.nisd.net/news/reunited-safely
It was so great seeing all the Fine Arts Students at Band, Orchestra, Choir, and Theater Camp this week! Also the students who participated in Strength and Conditioning Camp! The Strength and Conditioning Camp Days will continue next week August 9-12.
Our Teachers and Staff have also been preparing with Professional Development. Next week,
teachers who are new to Northside ISD and Zachry will be learning the Northside (and Zachry) Way! All our counselors will also be on campus to answer any questions. Their phone numbers are listed below.
Our first ever Prep Day is this Wednesday, August 11th. See the details of all the opportunities that will be available. If you are not able to come on August 11th items for purchase, chromebook pickup, and putting cafeteria extra money on accounts can be taken care of the first week of school.Please see details below!
August 16th-20th - Teachers and Staff will be in professional development and preparing for the 2021-2022 school year.
August 23rd - First day of School - The first bell will ring at 8:35 am. School dismisses at 4:10 pm each day.
September 2nd - Title 1 Annual Information Meetings; Meet the Teacher Night. More information to come!
Susan Allain
Principal Zachry MS
Student Devices for the New School Year
Student Devices for the New School Year
As we prepare for students returning to school in the 21-22 school year, we have worked to ensure that we can provide every student with a Northside device to participate in classwork. Northside will make a device available to every student in the district unless the parent communicates that a device is not needed. After reading the Technology Loan Agreement, if your child does not need a device please complete the NISD Device Lending Agreement form on nisd.net/parents. If you opt out of a Northside device for your student(s) and wish to switch to a district issued device at any time, you will need to revisit the NISD Device Lending Agreement on nisd.net/parents to change your selection.
Thank you for partnering with us in your child’s education. If you have any questions about student device check out please contact your child’s campus for more information.
Strength and Conditioning Camp - Zachry Athletics
Mondays through Thursday 8am - 12 pm here at Zachry MS. Students will meet at the Tennis Court entrance.
Dates: August 9th-12th.
If you have any questions, please contact our head coaches.
Zachry MS/ Zachry Magnet School Prep Day - August 11th
8:30am— 9:30am 6th Grade A-L
9:30am— 10:30am 6th Grade M-Z
10:30am— 11:30am 7th Grade A-Z
1:30pm— 2:30pm 8th Grade A-Z
Opportunites during Prep Day:
- Assistance in Completion of Registration/Data updates
- Meet with our nurse, Asthmas Action Plans, Vaccination Records, Medicine drop off
- Meet with Transportation for Bus Drop off/Pick up Times
- Pick up 2020-2021 Yearbooks and place orders for 2021-2022 Yearbooks
- Purchase PE uniforms $17 (credit card, check or cash) - Shirts $9/Shorts $8
- Purchase Boys Athletic Uniforms $20 for the set (credit card, check or cash)
- Purchase Girls Athletic Uniforms $20 for the set (cash only)
- Meet with our Family Engagement Chair; Fill out student/parent surveys/ volunteer
- Meet with our Cafeteria to put additional money on accounts (All students will have free Breakfast and Lunch for the 2021-2022 school year)
- Meet with our Special Eduation Coordinator for any information/questions
- Pick up copies of Schedules for 2021-22 School year (Also available now in HAC)
- Pick up Math and Science Workbooks and supplies
- Meet with our 504 Coordinator for any information/questions
- Pick up 1:1 Chromebook for each student (see info below)
- Meet with Band Directors for instrument rental forms/fees; Handbooks & shirt orders (checks made out to Zachry MS or cash)
- Pre-order a Zachry Spirit Shirt (sample sizes and get the link for purchase online)
- Sign up for Club LT - NISD after school program
- Join our Zachry/Zachry Magnet PTSA (membership $5 check/cash) and sign up to be on our PTSA Board (several positions needed)
- Get help with navigating the Home Access Center (HAC)
- Club information (fill out student interest survey to guide our clubs for the 2021-22 year)
- Get a COVID-19 Vacination (See below for link to make an appointment prior to Prep Day through University Health Services)
*Anyone who cannot attend on Prep Days can complete these items the first week of school.
Home Access Center - Data Verification. It is not too late - Please do so as soon as possible so we have your updated information! Students 2021-2022 schedules will be available in the Home Access Center August 2, 2021. Please be aware there may be changes to schedules up to the first day of school.
Covid 19 Immunizations - August 11th @ Zachry Middle School
Appointments must be made at 210-358-7020 or www.healthyUexpress.com
Wednesday, Aug 11, 2021, 09:30 AM
9410 Timber Path, San Antonio, TX, USA
Click on the school supply bag for our supply lists
Support our Zachry PTSA: Sign up for AmazonSmile and select PTA Texas Congress as your preferred charity at smile.amazon.com/ch/74-2379357. Remember to shop for deals at smile.amazon.com, or with AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon app, and AmazonSmile will donate to our PTSA at no cost to you."
Join our Zachry Parent Teacher Student Association (Zachry PTSA) Membership is $5
Please continue to join, if you have not had a chance to do so, to support our PTSA. Pleasa email me (Susan.Allain @nisd.net) if you are interested in being our PTSA President or VP next year. We need your leadership!
Joint our PTSA at Jointpta.org
Let your voice be heard!
P-EBT program and benefits
Sign up for P-EBT benefits beginning June 2
Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) is a one-time benefit for families who have lost access to free or reduced-price meals because of closures related to COVID-19. The application for P-EBT will open June 2 and close Aug. 13. P-EBT works the same way the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits do and will help families get the food they need during the current pandemic.
For information about the P-EBT program benefits and eligibility:- Visit hhs.texas.gov/pebt or call the P-EBT Call Center at (833) 442-1255.
- You may also contact the Child Nutrition office at childnutrition@nisd.net or call (210) 397-4517.
- See attached flyers
Title 1 Annual Family Information Morning Meeting
Coffee with the Principal and our Family Engagement Chairperson
Informational meeting about Title 1 Resources and Plans for the 2021-2022 school yearThursday, Sep 2, 2021, 10:00 AM
Zachry Library
Title 1 Annual Family Information Meeting - Evening Meeting
Refreshments with the Principal and our Family Engagement Chairperson
Informational meeting about Title 1 Resources and Plans for the 2021-2022 school yearThursday, Sep 2, 2021, 05:00 PM
Zachry Library
Learn more about Zachry MS and Public Education at #RootEdZachry
PLEASE EMAIL OR CALL IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS. OUR POLICY IS TO RETURN CALLS WITHIN 24 HOURS
Main Number: 210-397-7400
Zacdhry Magnet School: 210-397-7490
Principal - Susan Allain 210-397-7410 Susan.Allain@nisd.net
Academic Dean - Juliana Molina 210-397-7411 Juliana.Molina@nisd.net
Academic Dean Zachry Magnet School Program Cybersecurity, Global Communications & Information Technology - Gina Rodriguez Gina.Rodriguez@nisd.net 210-397-7495
Associate Principal/6th grade Administrator - Richard De La Garza 210-397-7416 Richard.delagarza@nisd.net
Assistant Principal/7th grade Administrator - Joe Bishop, Jr. 210-397-7416 Joe.Bishop@nisd.net
Administrator Intern/8th grade Administrator - Gerald Winter 210-397-7417 Gerald.Winter@nisd.net
Counselors:
6th Grade and Head Counselor Monica Perez 210-397-7425 Monica.Perez@nid.net
7th grade Counselor Chris Benavidez 210-397-7427 Chris.Benavidez@nisd.net
8th grade Counselor Yvonne Martinez 210-397-7428 Yvonne.Martinez@nisd.net .
Zachry Magnet School Counselor Lindsey Gervais 210-397-7496 Lindsey.Gervais@nisd.net
Email: Susan.Allain@nisd.net
Website: www.nisd.net/zachry
Location: 9410 Timber Path, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: (210)397-7400
Twitter: @NISDZachry