The Story of Texas

Students from Novice’s Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grades traveled to Austin recently, accompanied by Ms. McMillan, Mrs. Rutherford, and Mr. Tapley, as well as several parents. They toured the Bob Bullock Texas History Museum, where they viewed artifacts, exhibits, and videos, from Native Americans to the Space Age. The also enjoyed the Star of Texas in the multi-media Texas Spirit Theatre, and The Story of Texas in the IMAX theatre. After a visit to the gift shop, the group walked up the street to the state capitol building. At the capitol, the students saw legislators going about their business as the class toured the building. Adults and children alike experienced the echo effect of talking while standing on the star in the middle of the rotunda. The day was long, but the students had a good time and learned more about our great state. Mr. Tapley and Ms. McMillan wish to express their appreciation to parents who helped with the bake sales which raised money for the trip.

Nature Center Visit

Ms. McMillan and Mrs. Rutherford took the Second Grade class on a field trip to the Nature Center in San Angelo on May 27. They were able to see all different species of insects, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals. They learned about their environment and were able to hold some of the animals. Not only was this trip highly educational, but it was very entertaining and enjoyable.

See more Nature Center pictures here: More Nature Pics

Student Honors

Springtime brings stock shows and stock shows bring honors to Novice ISD students. Pictured is Mr. VanCLeave, Novice ISD Ag teacher and one of our students honored at the recent Novice Livestock Show

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Region XV-Parent Newsletters

Region XV Parent Newsletters

As a coordinated effort of Instructional Services, Migrant, Special Education, Title I, Part A, and Title IV, the Education Service Center Region XV is able to provide a resource to help Region XV schools provide an avenue for communication with parents

The "Parents Make a Difference" and "Parents Still Make A Difference" newsletters are available for reproduction for the months of September through May in English and Spanish. Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, and High School are the versions that you may choose from. You also receive a calendar of activities three times a year for each month.

Odds and Ends

Thanks to everyone that has spent hours during the summer getting the campus ready for the new year. Several have worked many hours to get Novice ISD ready to go!

View the official 2009 NISD District Calendar 2008-2009 School Calendar

View the official 2010 NISD District Calendar 2009-2010 School Calendar