Rudder Ranger News
Week of August 31, 2020
Students Scheduled to Come Back to School Gradually
For those who have chosen to return to in-person after September 8th, all students will not be returning to school at one time. The district is bringing students back to campus in stages or tiers. Please see the below presentation for details on the plan for students to be returned.
Schoology Direct Access
Due to technical issues, many students and staff across the District were unable to log in to the MyNISD portal that would allow access to approved applications, including the District’s new learning management system (LMS), Schoology.
The district’s Technology Services Team, in collaboration with the vendor of the portal application, has developed a temporary solution that will allow direct access to Schoology.
Click here for the direct access link
Students should use their S-number and network password to login to Schoology.
Once access to the NISD portal has been fully restored, communication will be sent to parents, students, and staff.
Troubleshooting Google and Schoology for Parents and Students
NISD Online Homework Support Available Now
Technical support lines during day and evening hours
If your child has a Northside devices that is no longer working please contact the Student Hotline:
210-397-0020
Toll Free Number: 1- 877-768-4630
Chat Feature: https://tinyurl.com/NISDchat
8 AM to 9 PM Monday through Thursday
8 AM to 7 PM Friday
10 AM to 2 PM Saturday
2 PM to 6 PM Sunday
Immunizations Are Still a State Requirement!
ALL 7th graders are required by state law to have two additional immunizations. A tetanus booster(Tdap) and meningitis(MCV4).
Rudder has over 200 7th graders that need these shots or an updated shot record. Please contact our nurse Sabrena Schmelter at (210) 397-5009 or via email sabrena.schmelter@nisd.net. Updated shot records can me emailed or contact the nurse for other arrangements.
UHS mobile clinic dates: :
At Paul Taylor Gym on Sept 8 & 9
At Farris Stadium on Sept 16 &17.
Parents need to make an appt by calling(210)358-7020
Or by email www.HealthyUexpress.com
Join Rudder PTA today!
Membership Fee is $8.00 per person.
To join online at www.joinpta.org ($1.50 processing fee).
Northside Covid-19 Public Health Transition Plan
In coordination with local health officials, NISD has developed a transition plan to guide administrators when planning for those families who have chosen in-person, on campus instruction for their children after Labor Day and through the eighth week of school. The plan was approved by the NISD Board of Trustees on Aug. 18 after communicating with and receiving input from community stakeholders.
When in-person instruction commences, students will return to their campus on a tiered system using specific health metrics based on the real-time local health conditions surrounding COVID-19.
The transition plan outlines protective measures that will remain constant throughout the school year. There are also recommendations based on the level of severity of the pandemic.
This plan is meant to be a living document that will be adjusted based on ongoing data received from the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District.
Still Don't Have a Chromebook or Hot Spot?
Bell Schedule for real time instruction
How Does My Student Get Attendance Credit in Virtual Learning?
Present Remote Asynchronous (RA): A student must be marked Present Remote Asynchronous once they ENGAGE with the coursework for that same day through any one or more of the following measures:
Teacher/student interactions that same day (includes synchronous learning during scheduled times)
OR
Completion and submission of an assignment or task by the student on that same day (until 11:59 p.m.)
OR
Demonstration of progress that same day (as determined in Schoology)
Note: Merely logging in to Schoology does not reflect engagement.
Answers to Common Questions About Student Schedules
Library Curbside Begins & Library Zoom Help
The library will begin curbside service on Sept. 8. Please visit the library Schoology site (listed under COURSES) for instructions.
Need library help? Drop into the question and answer Zoom session Thursday, Sept. 3 at 7 pm.
https://nisd-net.zoom.us/j/94958668931?pwd=dytyenE3bEVMMHNqWGpON3krMTl6QT09
Virtual Student Food Distribution
First Day of School Documents for Parents
Family Engagement Survey - How Can We Serve You?
Rudder Parent and Family Engagement Survey English
Title One Documents for Review
Parent's Information Regarding NISD Voluntary Accident Insurance Coverage Options and Enrollment
School Supply Lists
Missed The Town Hall Meetings?
504, SE, and Other Important Meetings
Please pay attention to email, as some 504 documents have been sent out for virtual signing for students with asthma and allergies only.
If you would like to have a parent teacher meeting with your child's teachers at any time during the year, you will need to call the campus at 210-397-5000 and ask for the grade level counselor to set up that appointment.
Earl Rudder Middle School
Email: rudder@nisd.net
Website: nisd.net/rudder
Location: 6558 Horn Boulevard, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-397-5000
Facebook: facebook.com/EarlRudderMiddleSchool
Twitter: @EarlRudderMS