Northwest News: Help us be the best with your input

Sept. 27, 2018

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Help Northwest ISD be the best it can be with your input

Northwest ISD strives to serve students in the best ways possible, and to do that we need your input. The district is currently researching the District of Innovation distinction, which would provide it with more flexibility from certain state requirements.

Specially, we want to know the following: What operational changes would have the biggest positive impact on student learning experiences in NISD? To provide your feedback on what you think would have the most positive impact on students within the district, click here. This feedback is entirely anonymous and will allow community members to vote on others' feedback through the Thoughtexchange system. Feedback can be provided on any device with a web browser.

This link will also be texted to district families in the coming days.

Byron Nelson, Northwest homecomings taking place next two weeks

Byron Nelson and Northwest high schools will host homecoming games over the next two weeks, with family-friendly activities scheduled for each game.

Though many of Byron Nelson's homecoming festivities took place earlier this week, the game and crowning of the king and queen will take place tomorrow, while a school dance will take place Saturday. Northwest will host its festivities next week. For information on each high school's homecoming game and events, click here.

Second annual band showcase set for Oct. 15

Northwest ISD will host its second annual districtwide band showcase on Monday, Oct. 15, with all proceeds benefiting the band programs.

The event, sponsored by Bell's Music Shop, will begin at 7 p.m. at Northwest ISD Stadium. Tickets are just $5, with children ages 3 and younger receiving free admission. For more information, click here.

Drill teams hosting dance clinics soon

The Northwest Sidekicks perform at a football game

Northwest ISD's high school drill teams - the Byron Nelson Dazzlers, Eaton Sapphires and Northwest Sidekicks - will each soon host a dance clinic, providing young children with the opportunity to learn some of the groups' moves and meet new friends.

The Northwest Sidekicks will host their dance clinic from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29. The Eaton Sapphires will host their clinic from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13. The Byron Nelson Dazzlers will host their dance clinic from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19. For more information and links to register, click here.

Read the most recent issue of our district magazine, Northwest Navigator

The fall issue of our district magazine, Northwest Navigator, is now available! Read about new schools opening, an educational trip to Italy by culinary arts students, the hard work behind the middle school musical and more.

To read the new issue of Northwest Navigator, click here.

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Thanks for your support of NEF and Northwest ISD on North Texas Giving Day

The Northwest ISD Education Foundation participated in North Texas Giving Day on Sept. 20, raising more than $8,500 to support its mission thanks to community support!

Funds raised help provide innovative teaching grants to NISD teachers and scholarships to graduating seniors to ensure they continue their paths to success, even after they leave the district. The foundation would like to thank the NISD community for its support, and the NEF Board of Directors for providing $3,000 in matching funds!

To learn more about how you can volunteer or donate to support NEF, contact Alyssa Edstrom, community relations specialist, via email at alyssa.edstrom@nisdtx.org or by phone at 817-215-0084.

Destination Imagination teams across district open to new members

Northwest ISD parent or guardian volunteers operates many strong Destination Imagination problem-solving teams at schools across the district, and the program is currently accepting new members!

Students and their parents and guardians are invited to contact campus representatives to become involved in a team at their schools. Destination Imagination is a respected nonprofit organization that teaches life skills and expands imaginations through team-based creative problem solving.

For more information about Destination Imagination within Northwest ISD, click here to download a flyer.

College and Career Fair scheduled for Oct. 29

Save the date for Monday, Oct. 29, when the district will host its annual College and Career Fair. This year's event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at Northwest High School.

The event offers vital information and training on a variety of college- and career-focused topics for students of all ages and their parents or guardians. For more information about the event, click here.

September is Attendance Awareness Month

September is national Attendance Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of coming to school to gain an education.

Chronic absences can serve as an indicator of lower test scores, especially if the issue persists for more than a year. When children don't show up regularly, they can miss fundamental reading and math skills.

To give children the best chance of learning and reaching their potential, avoid missing school days or create a plan for school attendance. No one expects a sick child to come to school, just that children are in school and learning when they are able and scheduled to do so.