We have a new faculty member. Welcome to the team, David Flores! We are excited that you are joining our Communications department.

Sunday, June 18th, is Father's Day. Thank you to all the dads and father figures in our Comm Arts community. We appreciate the support you provided for our students and campus.

Monday, June 19th, is Juneteenth and a campus holiday. Comm Arts building will be closed.

Our Verification of Enrollment (VOE) is available digitally. Use the Google Form below to request a copy. All Chromebooks, textbooks, and AP exam fees must be turned in before a VOE is issued.

AP Bootcamp will be on July 17-19th. This is another excellent opportunity for students to meet other Comm Arts students. Additionally, students will be working on skills needed to be successful in their AP and Honors classes. Below is a letter from Mr. Rosser with more information.

If your child does not attend a Northside school, please complete the online registration process. Ms. Torres, our registrar, will contact you with the next steps. Thank you! Here is the link: https://www.nisd.net/schools/registration

Attached below are the athletic pre-enrollment form and procedures for magnet/program transfer students.

This form is to be filled out by Northside students who have been given District approval to attend or transfer to a magnet/program outside of their attendance zone in which he/she resides in order to participate in any athletic activity prior to the first day of school (August 28). Ex. summer strength & conditioning, sports camps, etc.

All Comm Arts students have a summer reading assignment. The PDFs attached below are the instructions for all grade levels. Happy Reading!

August 11th: STAAR EOC Final assessment results available to students & families through HAC

The Congressional App Challenge (CAC) is a nationwide competition intended to engage students’ creativity and encourage their participation in STEM. Launched in 2015, the CAC allows students to compete with their peers by developing software applications (apps) for mobile, tablet, or computer devices. App submissions should demonstrate some level of functionality. However, the app does not need to be finalized, if the students can demonstrate their programming skills and provide a detailed outline explaining the app concept and design. Students may compete as individuals or in teams of up to four, as long as two of the teammates are residents of the Texas 20th Congressional District.

Students interested in participating can register for the competition on the Congressional App Challenge website at www.congressionalappchallenge.us. The deadline for submissions is November 1, 2023. Participating apps will be judged by a panel of local judges who work within the academic, software, and entrepreneurial fields. The app of the winning student or team will be featured on the U.S. House of Representatives’ website and displayed in an exhibit at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

If you have any questions, please contact Emily Tarango-Chavez of my San Antonio Office at (210) 348-8216 or email at Emily.tarango-chavez@mail.house.gov.

Join BigFuture® and LinkedIn for this series of free, virtual events to learn about the most in-demand jobs, how to build your network, and how to craft your own LinkedIn profile. Get all your career questions answered, and hear guest speakers from TikTok, Deloitte, and more. Parents and educators are also welcome to attend.

Save your spot: click here for more information

Here is the link with the steps to complete the process. The deadline is June 20th.

Seniors, since you graduated, your NISD Google accounts will be locked shortly. See the "Google Takeout" pdf attached below. It will walk you through the steps to transfer your account so you can keep your items.

• Northwest Visita College Transcript: link with everything you need to know
• OnRamps College Transcript: link with everything you need to know (4th section)

1. Register for a campus tour of your prospective universities. Go to the university’s website and search for visits.

2. Build your Resume

3. Continue working on your college essays.

4. Research College Scholarships

Remember your Choices 360 website if you want to continue exploring Majors.

When: August 7th and 8th

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Auditorium

Who is invited: All Mixed Choir and Tenor-Bass students planning on competing in the Mixed Choir Region/All-State Choir Competition.

Choir Camp

When: August 14th - 18th

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: Choir Room

Who is invited: All incoming and current Taft and Communication Arts Choir Students