William D. Slider Middle

Greetings Stallion community, happy Sunday! We had a great first week back with our scholars and we are all set to begin week 2. This week starting Monday and going thru Wednesday, our scholars will be taking their ID pictures during PE class. It is an expectation that all scholars and school personnel have an ID visible when on school property. The ID is free to all scholars but if they require a replacement ID the cost is $5. Students need an ID for many things but most importantly it keeps our campus safe. If you have any follow questions, please contact us at 915-937-5400.

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SISD welcomes military families to an event on August 10 from 9-11:30 a.m. at the District Service Center, 12440 Rojas Dr. See the flyer for more details. https://5il.co/2t4y8

Now Accepting Parent Volunteers at Slider Middle School. Please see image for more information.

Welcome Back Stallions, please see newsletter welcome through the attachments provided.

The Stallions are All In and preparing for the 24-25 school year. Get the latest Stallion news here! Have a wonderful weekend! https://secure.smore.com/n/g3yvq

Attention 6th grade parents and guardians, 6th grade Slider summer bridge camp registration link can be found within our flier, please register today. We look forward to seeing our 6th graders at Stallion country soon. #TeamSISD #Excellence

Good morning Stallions, to help you prepare for the upcoming school year, please visit & review our summer newsletter. #TeamSISD #Excellence https://secure.smore.com/n/g3yvq

Summer Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Stallion community, students and teachers will have early release on Thursday, May 30th, release time is at 12:05 pm. Grab and go sack lunch will be provided to our students, students will eat in class with their teacher. We ask our school community to ensure that our Stallions have a safe way home when released, our plan is to clear the building no later than 12:30 pm, school buses will depart at 12:13 pm. 8th grade students will also have a farewell Hawaiian Luau from 10-12, all food, snacks and drinks will be free. 8th graders please join us for games, music, dance, yearbook and t-shirt signing and much more, this event is free to all 8th graders. Have a wonderful night Stallion community.

Greetings Stallion Country, as we prepare to start the last week of School, we wanted to remind our Stallion community of the following items to help prepare for our grade level ceremonies: - 6th & 7th grade scholars, awards are determined by their grade level teachers, not all students will receive an invitation; - 8th graders, 8th graders who have any pending items will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony (details within our newsletter); - Ceremonies will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, below is the link to our school newsletter with detailed information. As a reminder, we ask our community to arrive 20-30 minutes prior to each ceremony, each ceremony will begin at its stated time, parking is limited. All visitors will enter through the gym, not the front entrance, and each visitor will need an ID to enter the facility. Campus security, SRO and Administration will be at the door to assist our community; - Scholars are encouraged to wear their Sunday best for the ceremony; - Please do not bring any large balloon arrangements as they will obstruct the view of other guests to include noise makers. All scholars must still report on time to school. Our Administration, counselors & SCEI coaches will be hosting various end of year events this week, if you have any questions, please visit us at William D. Slider Middle School. We look forward to celebrating our Stallion scholars this week. https://secure.smore.com/n/fs3vy2

There is no school on Monday, May 27th, we will be observing Memorial Day. Students return to campus on Tuesday, May 30th. As we close off the last week of School, we wanted to remind our community that backpacks will not be allowed on campus the last week of School, May 28 to May 30th. Students and teachers will also have early release on Thursday, May 28th, release time is at 12:05 pm. Sack lunch will be provided to our students, students will eat in class with their teacher. We ask our school community to ensure that our Stallions have a safe way home when released, our plan is to clear the building no later than 12:30 pm, school buses will depart at 12:13 pm.

Get the latest Stallion news here, last week of school edition. https://secure.smore.com/n/fs3vy2

Hello and happy Friday Stallion community, get the latest Stallion news, week 10 MP4. https://secure.smore.com/n/t4q7s

Week of April 01, 2024 (3rd Notice) Dear Parents and Stallion Scholar, It has become a tradition to celebrate and recognize our Stallions and their middle school accomplishments throughout the years!! Our school community is working hard on planning several end of year events and activities to include a yearbook signing get together, 8th grade farewell social, grade level field trip, top 10 ceremony, art show, choir/orchestra/band concerts, program field trips and grade level ceremonies! Before we begin the events and celebrations, there are expectations that need to be fulfilled. If your child was not successful on STAAR in previous years, they have been assigned acceleration hours that need to be completed. Below is a list of expectations our scholars must adhere to participate in end of year events, activities and ceremonies. Attendance • 96% Individual Attendance Rate between April 1st to May 30th (2 EXCUSED absences) • Prior LOC hours fulfilled (For an update contact Amber Barajas, PEIMS attendance specialist at 915.937.5400) Accelerated Instruction Hours (For details contact SCEI Coach, Mrs. Laura Reyes 915.937.5400) • Current Hours Owed Math: • Current Hours Owed Reading: Grades • Must have cumulative GPA of 70 or better in all core classes. Behavior • No discipline referrals (Excessive Tardies, being out of uniform, misbehaving in classes can all get you off the list) HB 5 Endorsement • Only 8th graders, done in entrepreneurship class with Mrs. Benavidez. Counselors can also provide you with an update. (Mrs. Butler and Mrs. Dieter) START DATE: April 1, 2024 If your child does not comply with the items listed above, they will not be allowed to participate in the end of the year events and activities to include yearbook signing get together, 8th grade farewell social, grade level field trip, top 10 ceremony, art show, choir/orchestra/band concerts, program field trips and grade level ceremonies. We thank you in advance for your support in preparing our scholars for a year of success. STAAR Dates • April 16th—Reading • April 18th —Social Studies (8th Only) • April 23rd —Math & Algebra 1 • April 24th —Science (8th only) May 20th – May 24th • Laptop collection for all students. May 28th • 6th grade awards ceremony at 9:30 am inside the gym • 7th grade awards ceremony at 1:30 pm inside the gym • Awards are determined by their grade level teachers, not all students will receive an invitation • Scholars are encouraged to wear their Sunday best for the ceremony. • Please do not bring any balloons as they will obstruct the view of other guests. All scholars must still report on time to school. May 29th • MHS senior walks at Slider in the AM • 8th grade awards ceremony at 1:30 pm inside the gym • Scholars are encouraged to wear their Sunday best for the ceremony. • 8th graders who have any pending items will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony • Please do not bring any balloons as they will obstruct the view of other guests. All scholars must still report on time to school. May 30th • Last day of School, half day for our scholars. • 8th grade farewell social (details to come) in the am during the school day Algebra I (8th graders only) • Any 8th grade student who is unsuccessful on the STAAR exam will be required to take the retake scheduled for Tuesday, June 18. Students will also be required to attend a 5 day Algebra I STAAR camp which is scheduled for June 10-13 and June 17 from 8am to 12pm. Sincerely, Brandon Rios Principal, William D. Slider Middle School

On Wednesday, May 22 we will be hosting our Wild West Saddle Up school dance. School Dance Schedule: - 6th grade during 7th period - 7th & 8th grade combined during 8th period - DJ for our school dance is Ms. Jaimie Tickets are only $3 and concessions will be sold by our SCEI’s and parent volunteers. Tickets will be sold during lunch by our parent volunteers beginning Monday, May 20, 2024. Students must have a school ID to purchase any tickets to school events. Students with a referral for this nine weeks & excessive absences (5 or more for any period) will not be approved to attend the event, each students behavior record clears every nine weeks. If a student needs to purchase a replacement ID, they may do so before or after school with Mrs. Edita Machin for only $5.

Stallion Uniform Drive, please see attachment for details.

Happy National Police Week, get the latest Stallion news right here, week 9 marking period 4. https://secure.smore.com/n/fc1gv

Surfs Up! The Annual MHS Cheer Camp is just around the corner and this year's team is stoked! Looking for some time for yourselves? Send your 'lil surfers our way! Registration and payment are due by May 28 to guarantee a camp shirt. Here is the link to register and pay online: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZI5ZTEO0T04N6M_ZZ5YJUMOAOEWLCX

Happy teacher and nurse appreciation week to our Stallion educators, school nurse and all members of our school community in education. On behalf of Stallion country, we wanted to give you a huge shout out! Keep on doing amazing things for our children!