Ensor Eagle News
Week of 5/9/2022
STAAR Testing Season
Message from your Principal
Hello Eagles! We had a wonderful week at the nest celebrating our educators for teacher appreciation week! Our teachers were so grateful for all the support that they received from scholars and parents. I want to thank you for making our teachers feel special last week!
We also wrapped up our athletics seasons with 7th and 8th grade baseball bringing home trophies from their conference! We are once again champions! So proud of those boys and coaches for all their accomplishments this season!
I also want to congratulate our fine arts department for bringing home first divisions in choir, orchestra, and band! So proud of everything that is happening at Ensor and it all starts at home. Thank you for all your support and pushing our kids to be the best they can be! Thank you to all of our directors for their endless hard work and dedication. They practice before and after school to create music that is considered to be the best in the area!
Finally I need to mention that we have STAAR testing this week! Please take a look at the dates below for your child's testing date. Please ensure they get a good nights rest and stress to them that even though they get four hours to complete the exam, many scholars finish WAY early! Tell them to take their time and read through the problems multiple times if needed. I know our Ensor Eagles are going to do great! Thank you to all our educators for prepping them for this exam.
I hope you all have a great week and please let us know if you need anything!
Upcoming Events
Monday 5/9 - "B" Day
Monday 5/9 - STAAR Dance for 6th and 7th Grade at 2:15 - Jeans with Ensor or SISD shirt-tickets on sale at the back of gym for $5.
Tuesday 5/10 - Food Drive @ Ensor 10:30-12:00
STAAR Testing Dates
May 10th - 7th Reading
May 11th - 8th Reading
May 12th - 8th Social Studies
May 13th - 6th Math
May 16th - 7th Math
May 17th - 6th Reading
May 18th - 8th Science
Cell Phone Policy
Ensor does not allow cell phone/earbud use from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM and also during after school tutoring. If confiscated, the phone or earbuds will be turned into the front office and parents will need to pick up items. First confiscation is free, the second time and all other times after that, there will be a $15 charge. We thank you for your support.
Pedestrian Safety
Pedestrian safety is an initiative we are starting in #TeamSISD. I want to remind you to please slow down when you are driving around the school. Please refrain from using your cell phones and be aware of scholars who may be crossing. I also want to remind our children about the importance of using crosswalks when walking to and from school or getting off and on the bus.
Face Masks Optional
The use of face masks in Socorro Independent School District schools, facilities and school buses is optional. All students, employees, staff and visitors may or may not wear a face mask while on SISD campuses, district buildings and buses. Voluntary compliance is strongly recommended for Pre-K and medically fragile classrooms.
Attendance
Please ensure your children are attending all day, everyday. If in the event that your child is absent for an illness or a doctors visit, please turn in documentation to our front office so that the absence will be excused.
Scholars with 5 or more absences up until now are now falling below 90% of their instructional time. These scholars will need to initiate a 45 Day Attendance Improvement Plan and be required to attend Loss of Credit (LOC) sessions.
Dress Code
Dress code is being enforced. Any scholar out of dress code will be required to attend after school detention on Fridays for 30 minutes. Warnings were given the first two days we came back from break. Transportation WILL NOT be provided for those who receive detention. Please click here to view our dress code policy. Handbook and code of conduct
Who is Your Child's Administrator?
Please contact us for any questions or concerns. Thank you!
6th Grade-Mr. Moises Loya mloya04@sisd.net
7th Grade-Ms. Luz Palmer lpalme@sisd.net
8th Grade-Ms. Renee King rkingp@sisd.net
Links From Your Counselors
Eagles, it's never too early to begin thinking/planning for college. Here are some links to view.
Nurse Hernandez Contact Information
Ensor Middle School
Email: sferna09@sisd.net
Website: https://www.sisd.net/coljohnoensorms
Location: Col. John O. Ensor Middle, Ryderwood Avenue, Horizon City, TX, USA
Phone: (915) 937-6000
Twitter: @Ensor_MS