Mustang Parent Involvement November
North Shore 10th Grade Center Parent Newsletter 2020
CREATING AND CULTIVATING A CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE
#MADE4GREATNESS
Mark Your Calendar
November 6 - Homecoming (Due to COVID-19 there will be no Parade or Dance)
November 11 - Veterans' Day
November 12- Positive Parents Meeting-Presented by NS 10 Parent University 6:00pm
November 13 - Last Day of 2nd 6 Weeks
November 13 - 100% Free Bullying Prevention Virtual Assembly
November 16 - 3rd 6 Weeks Grading Period Begins
November 17 - GPISD Virtual College Fair - 6pm
November 20 - 2nd 6 Weeks Report Card Available in Skyward
November 23-30 - Thanksgiving Holidays
For more campus Observance Days please see our Campus Calendar.
December
December 18 - Early Dismissal
December 18 - Last Day of 3rd 6 Weeks Grading Period
December 21 - Jan 1 - Winter Break
100% Free Bullying Prevention Virtual No Place for Hate Assembly
Positive Parents-Presented by NS10 Parent University
Thanksgiving Holidays November 23-27
Join NS10 PTSA (PTA)
You can visit our webpage at https://www.galenaparkisd.com/Domain/3179
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?
Galena Park I.S.D. has a new Athletics YouTube Channel and will live stream varsity home athletic events.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiik47tdJ1VQ65R03NoDIsg?view_as=subscriber
Tentative Varsity Football Streaming Schedule:
- 11/5 - GPHS vs. Houston Northside
- 11/6 - NSSHS vs. Kingwood - Homecoming Game
- 11/19 - NSSHS vs. CE King
- 11/20 - GPHS vs. Houston Sharpstown
- 12/4 - GPHS vs. FB Willowridge
Stay tuned for the varsity volleyball coverage schedule!
Need Assistance with your Chromebook:
Someone is standing by to answer Monday through Friday from 8 am - 4 pm, in English or Spanish.
Email: techsupport@galenaparkisd.com or Phone: (832) 386 - 1400
CHARACTER EDUCATION THEME FOR NOVEMBER: FAIRNESS
Questions to ponder about fairness:
- What does it mean to be fair to others?
- How are fairness and equality different?
- How are fairness and equality similar?
- What is the relationship between fairness and equity?
- What can I do to treat others fairly?
- What can I do to ensure others treat me fairly?
GPISD ParentConnect
You may or may not be aware, the GPISD Communication Services Department publishes a monthly newsletter for parents. Please click here to view the November 2020 ParentConnect Newsletter.
Digital Art Contest
COVID-19 Reminders for NS10
● Any Mustang riding a GPISD school bus must wear a mask.
● Mustangs must wear masks while within any GPISD facility .
● All water bottles must be transparent and clearly labeled with your Mustangs name
● During lunch, students should refrain from sharing food, beverages or snacks of any kind with others.
Within NS10, please be reminded that our greatest protection against the spread of viruses is to:
● Wear a mask
● Maintain social distance of at least 6 feet
● Practice good hygiene, such as frequent handwashing, and covering your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing
● Limit unnecessary contact as much as possible
Transportation
COVID-19 Visitor Policy
GPISD COVID 19 Hotline
Request for Return to F2F Instruction
- Mustangs can return at the end of each six weeks with principal approval. To request a return parents must fill out the Instructional Arrangement Change Form under Family Access within Skyward.
- If you have questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Stevens at 832-386-4880 or email at cstevens@galenaparkisd.com.
NS10 Face to Face Learning FAQS
Will my Mustang be issued a new ID Badge?
- ID badges will only be issued to students whose parents have selected F2F as their child’s Method of Instruction (MOI). ID badges should be worn daily and at all times while students are on campus.
- No, only those who selected face to face instruction on Family Access within Skyward.
What safety measures have been put in place for my Mustangs return?
- Face Masks are required for all students/staff to enter the building.
- Students must Sanitize as they go in and out of each door/classroom.
- Virtual meetings will be held for student assemblies and special program sessions (ARDs, LPAC, 504).
- Physical distancing practices will be put in place in common areas, classrooms, and hallways as much as possible while maintaining social closeness.
- Doors at NS10 will open to students at 6:30 AM.
Where should Mustangs report to when they arrive on campus?
- Students may enter the building through the bus ramp, or front entrance and report to the cafeteria before 6:45 AM. Students who arrive after 6:45 AM must report straight to their classrooms (1st/5th periods).
What extracurricular activities will my Mustang be allowed to participate in after school?
- All extracurricular student organizations will be allowed to meet beginning October 19, 2020. Please contact your coach/sponsor for a face to face or virtual meeting schedule.
Will my Mustang have to wear a mask? Yes
Can my Mustang bring their own water bottle? Yes
Will parents be allowed to join their Mustang for lunch? No
Will parents be allowed to send food to their Mustang? No
Are mesh backpacks still required? Yes
What is the dress code for my Mustang?
Does my Mustang have to bring their chromebook to school? Yes
What is the latest my Mustang can be on campus?
- Students are expected to leave campus at dismissal time (2:35 PM) unless they are participating in an extracurricular activity.
Want To Stay Current on all Things NS10?
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Remind App for Students and Parents/Guardians:
You can join our Remind with this link https://www.remind.com/join/ns10par or
by texting
@ns10par to the number 81010
Students:
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by texting
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North Shore Senior High 10th Grade Center
Mrs. Michele Taylor, Administrative Assistant
Mr. Erik Esparza, Associate Principal
Mrs. Debra Hensarling, Associate Principal
Mrs. Ayanna Harris, Campus Testing Specialist
Mr. Jaremy Sanders, Assistant Principal
Dr. Nancy Orellana, Ed,D Lead Counselor
Website: galenaparkisd.com/ns10
Location: 353 N Castlegory Road #3 Houston, Texas 77049
Phone: 832-386-4880
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthShore10thGradeCenter
Twitter: @NS10_Mustangs