Back to School Newsletter White Settlement ISD 2018-2019

A Message From Our Superintendent

Empowering Students I hope you and your kids are having an awesome summer! We are so excited about the upcoming school year, and our team is working diligently to prepare for the arrival of our Bears on Aug. 21. This year, students in grades 7 through 12 will receive a Dell Laptop for school and home use. And, every fifth and sixth grader will receive a laptop at school. Every child will have a device in these grades, and current iPads at Tannahill will be distributed to the elementary schools. WSISD was recently named a Common Sense Media District as a result of our continued efforts to ensure that students become safe, responsible technology users.

Empowering Families WSISD and our schools provide a variety of avenues for our families to be involved because we believe it’s crucial to our students’ success.

We have many family events planned this year including our 9th annual Mad Scientist Night, our 2nd annual Bear Bytes Technology Expo, a Family Game Challenge, our 3rd annual Dodgeball Tournament, and more! We hope you will have the op-portunity to attend with your child. If you haven’t already, sign up for Gradebook/Family Access, which provides your child’s grades, attendance and class schedule. Also, sign up for Canvas, which houses assignments, expectations, class presentations, and more. Stay connected by also visiting our website regularly, wsisd.com, and by following WSISD and our schools on social media. Also, make sure your phone and email are always accurate in our system so you can receive information via our Skylert system.

Empowering Staff to Keep Kids Safe Your children are your most prized possessions, and we do not take it lightly that you’ve entrusted us to educate them in a safe learning environment. We continually evaluate our safety procedures to ensure that we are doing all we can to keep our kids and our staff safe. WSISD will implement the Standard Response Protocol Safety Training (from the I Love You Guys Foundation) and provide training to all staff prior to the start of school. Our officers will also attend additional active shooter trainings this summer and share the information they receive with our crisis team, comprised of approximately 70 team members throughout the district. We also upgraded our security camera system district-wide and added cameras. For the past two years, we’ve upgraded and improved the vestibules to the main offices at every school. Outside visitors do not have access to the main school building before being buzzed through at least one locked door. We will continue to make every effort to enhance safety in WSISD. I hope you enjoy the rest of your summer! See you in August!

Frank MolinarSuperintendent of Schools

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July 1-5 Offices Closed

Stay Informed www.wsisd.com

whitesettlementisd@wsisdschools@whitesettlementisdWhiteSettlement ISD

May 31 & June 3 Flex Training Days - Required for staff who did not fulfill 2018-19 Flex Training Requirements

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- Back to School Dates -

- WSISD Special Events -

Tannahill IntermediateWednesday, Aug. 15Back to School Night

5:30-7:00 p.m.

Fine Arts AcademyTuesday, Aug. 14

Kindergarten Parent MeetingCafeteria, 6 p.m.

Tour & Meet the Teacher 6:30-7:00 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 16Grades 1-6 Meet the Teacher

6:00-7:00 p.m.5th & 6th Grade

Elective Selection 6:00-6:30 p.m. in Gym

Blue Haze Elementary &

West ElementaryWednesday, Aug. 15

Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Meet the Teacher, 6:00-7:00 pm

Thursday, Aug. 16

Grades 1-4 Meet the Teacher 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Liberty Elementary Thursday, Aug. 16

Back to School Night6:00-7:00 p.m.

North Elementary Thursday, Aug. 16

1st-4th GradeTeacher Talk Sessions

6:00-6:30 p.m.; 6:30-7:00 p.m.& 7:00-7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17

Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Parent Meeting & Orientation

6:00-7:00 p.m.

Brewer Middle School Wednesday, Aug. 8 Schedule Pick-Up

Noon-6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29Back to School Night

6:00-7:00 p.m.

AthleticsThursday, July 19

Mandatory Brewer Football Parent Meeting for7th-12th Graders

6:30 p.m. Brewer High School Auditorium

Thursday, Aug. 9 Football Moms’ Mini Camp

Bear Stadium6:00-9:00 p.m.

Brewer High School Tuesday, Aug. 14

Bear Expo & Parent ConnectExpectations, Club Booths,

Spirit Gear & ToursStarts 6:30 p.m. in Auditorium

Schedule & Laptop Pickup

& ID Badges

Thursday, Aug. 1611th & 12th Grades - 8 a.m.-Noon

9th Grade - 1:00-6:00 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17

10th Grade - 1:00-6:00 p.m.

White Settlement ISD invites Brewer Bears of all ages and their families to kick off the school year at our community-wide Back to School and Meet the Bears Rally on Thursday, Aug. 23 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The free event will be in Bear Stadium, located at Brewer High School, 1025 W. Loop 820 North. The rally will include water slides, free hot dogs, bounce houses, a dunk tank, face painting, hula hoop contests and more. The White Settlement Library, Planet Kidz, Westside YMCA and more others will have activity booths.

WSISD Back to School & Meet the Bears Rally Aug. 23 - Water Slides, Hot Dogs, Performances & More!

The Brewer High School band, cheerleaders and drill team will perform, and the Brewer cross country, volleyball, tennis and golf teams will be introduced. New Brewer Head Coach Todd Peterman will introduce the 2018 Brewer Bear football team, and all Bear fans are encouraged to attend! Numerous organizations will set up booths to sell Brewer/school T-shirts so everyone can show their school spirit and wear their Brewer attire throughout the year.

SeptemberBrewer High School Athletic Hall of Fame

Induction Ceremony & BanquetSaturday, Sept. 15

6:30 p.m.Brewer High School

Visit wsisd.com for ticket info.

WSISD Mad Scientist NightMonday, Sept. 24

6:00-7:30 p.m.Brewer Middle School Stadium

Elementary Night Friday, Sept. 28

All elementary & intermediate students wearing a royal blue shirt get into Bears’ Football Game free!

Kickoff: 7 p.m.

National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

WSISD HOPE Squads Kick Off

October WSISD Education Foundation

Golf Tournament Wednesday, Oct. 3

Visit wsisd.com to register!

Brewer Homecoming GameFriday, Oct. 19Kickoff - 7 p.m.

WSISD Healthy Families Rally Monday, Oct. 22

Brewer Middle School Stadium6:00-7:30 p.m.

Red Ribbon (Drug & Alcohol

Awareness) Week Oct. 22-Oct. 31

NovemberWSISD Veterans Day Celebration

Monday, Nov. 12Brewer High School Auditorium

6:00-7:00 p.m.

DecemberWSISD Education Foundation

Pancakes with Santa EventSaturday, Dec. 19:00-11:00 a.m.

Brewer High School Cafeteria

JanuaryBrewer Winter Sports Rally

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Brewer High School Gym

WSISD Education Foundation 3rd Annual BRRRewer Bear Plunge

Saturday, Jan. 26Splash Dayz White Settlement

10:30 a.m.

February Choose Kind Month

HOPE Week - Feb. 11-15WSISD HOPE Rally

Monday, Feb. 116:00-7:30 p.m.

Brewer High School Auditorium WSISD Paw Pantry Donation Drive

Feb. 11-Feb. 22Brewer Opening Day & Spring Sports Rally

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WSISD Education FoundationDodgeball Tournament

Thursday, March 7Brewer High School Gyms

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WSISD Bear Bytes Technology ExpoMonday, March 25

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2018-2019 WHITE SETTLEMENT ISD STANDARD DRESS GUIDELINES ITEM ACCEPTABLE ATTIRE SPECIAL COMMENTS & INTERPRETATIONS

Tops Tops may be: • Any collared, polo or oxford-style dress shirts or knit-collared shirts • Sweaters, sweatshirts and hoodies • T-shirts and other pullover tops • School designs/logos; College/Military; Brand names and any/or other appropriate words are acceptable.

Students are prohibited from wearing tops that: • are oversized or immodestly undersized including tops that are tight, low-cut or show cleavage or midriff-when the arms are raised • Depict or reference alcohol, drugs, tobacco, weapons, nudity, gang affiliation, death, violence, vulgar or obscene language or images and/or insults to race, religion, gender, or ethnicity or other emblems or writing that may cause a material or substantial disruption or interference with normal school operations. *Sleeveless shirts, tank tops and any tops/dresses that expose the back are not allowed.

Pants must fit appropriately and at the waist. • Jeans • Shorts, skirts, skorts, capris, Dockers® or similar style pants, dress pants in denim or solid colors • Joggers, sweats and warm-up pants and athletic shorts in solid colorsAll shorts, skirts, jumpers and skorts must be at least finger-tip length or longer.

Pants/Bottoms

• Torn, cut/slashed material above the knee that reveals any area of the skin or undergarments is not allowed unless leggings are worn underneath. • Form-fitting garments such as leggings and spandex must be solid colored and worn with an appropriate shirt, dress, skirt, jumper, etc. that is fingertip length. Shirts must fully cover the bottom. • Oversized, sagging or baggy clothing is not allowed. • Pajama pants or similar styles are not allowed.

Dresses must have sleeves and be at least finger-tip length.

Jumpers in denim or solid colors must be at least finger-tip length.

Dresses • Rompers are not allowed. • Slits/kick pleats in skirts or dresses must be modest. • Dresses/skirts/jumpers must meet the acceptable length requirements regardless of whether leggings are worn. • Pre-kindergarten through fourth grade girls must wear shorts under dresses, skirts and jumpers. Shoes Shoes should be worn that enhance the student’s

safety.Students participating in physical education class/athletics must wear athletic footwear to participate. Sandals must have a heel strap.

• Maximum shoe height is 2 inches for students in grades pre-kindergarten through 4. • Shoes over 2 inches are not recommended for all other grade levels due to safety reasons. • Flip flops, athletic slides, aqua socks and non-athletic toe shoes, slippers, house shoes, skate shoes and Heelies® are not allowed.

• Fishnet hosiery/clothing is not allowed. • Gages in ears must be plugged. • Hoods, hats, caps, visors, head coverings, do-rags, bandanas, sweatbands and sunglasses are not allowed in the building. • Any jewelry, accessories, tattoos that contain vulgar, obscene or offensive images are not allowed (See paragraph in Tops above). *

Jewelry/Accessories

Jewelry and accessories cannot be a safety hazard.

Administrative discretion will be given for all dress guideline decisions. Anything that is deemed to be distracting in the classroom/school environment will not be allowed. The principal shall have the right to appraise any current fashion or fad and determine whether it fits within the standard dress guidelines. Students who have a special need may apply for a waiver. Waivers will be evaluated and approved by the building principal. Questions? dcoyle@wsisd.net or 817.367.5389

Royal Blue Spirit Days will be held every Friday, and students and staff are encouraged to wear T-shirts that are royal blue. In the event that Friday is a holiday, Royal Blue Spirit Day will be the Thursday immediately prior.

* Principals/the district may designate certain days per year as spirit days and will determine what can be worn on those days.

Qualifying White Settlement ISD students can receive free school supplies, haircuts and much more during the Annual Tarrant County Back to School Roundup. The WSISD Family Resource Center will have pre-registration on Saturday, July 21 from 10 a.m. to noon or Friday, July 27 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Pre-registration for the roundup is required. This is not registration to attend school.) School-age children ages four through 18 who reside in Tarrant County and whose families meet

the 2018 Federal Poverty Income Guidelines will receive free school supplies at the Roundup on Thursday, Aug. 9 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth. The event will also provide free: • backpacks to children in grades pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. • haircuts for school children. • dental screenings, fluoride applications, free toothbrushes and toothpaste for students. • immunizations for school children. • health screenings and services for both school children and their families.

• kids’ activities, games and interactive demonstrations and booths. • community resource booths with information on such topics as literacy, parenting, nutrition, financial literacy, fire safety, and social services. The Family Resource Center is located inside the Special Programs Building, 8500 Rockway Drive in White Settlement. For more information and pre-registration sites, visit www.backtoschoolroundup.org.

Qualifying Families Can Receive Free School Supplies, Haircuts & MorePre-Register July 21 or 27

Immunizations Please provide updated records to the school during registration dates.DPT/Tdap • 4 doses for pre-kindergarten or other early childhood program • 5 doses for kindergarten through 6th grades • 1 dose on or after 4th birthday • 4 doses if 4th dose is on or after 4th birthday • 1 Tdap dose due when entering seventh grade if it’s been five years since last dose of tetanus-containing vaccine • 1 Tdap dose for grades 8 through 12 if it’s been 10 years since receiving a prior tetanus-containing vaccine POLIO/IPV • 3 doses for pre-kindergarten or other early childhood program • 4 doses for kindergarten through 12th grades, with one dose on or after the 4th birthday • 3 doses if last dose is after 4th birthday

MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella) • 1 dose for pre-kindergarten or other early childhood program. • 2 doses upon entering kindergarten through 12th grades • 1st dose on or after 1st birthdayHEPATITIS B • 3 doses upon entering pre-kindergarten or other early childhood programs and kindergarten through 12th gradesVARICELLA (chicken pox) • 1 dose for pre-kindergarten or other early childhood program • 2 doses for kindergarten through 12th grades • 1st dose on or after 1st birthdayMENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE • 1 dose upon entering 7th through 12th grades • Proof of 1 dose of MCV4 or MenACWY required on or after 11th birthday

HEPATITIS A • 2 doses upon entering pre-kindergarten or other early childhood programs and kindergarten through 9th grades • 1st dose on or after 1st birthday.

HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZA TYPE B (Hib) • 3 doses upon entering pre-kindergarten or other early childhood programs for 3 and 4 year olds or 1 dose on or after 15 months of agePCV (Pneumonoccal Disease) • 4 doses upon entering pre-kindergarten or other early childhood programs or 1 dose on or after 24 months of age

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Parents will receive an email from the district’s online student registration/data validation system (Skyward) in late July/early August so families can complete the online, returning student registration process for the 2018-19 school year. The link will also be posted on the home page of the website, www.wsisd.com. The system allows WSISD to verify all student demographic, emergency and medical information for your child prior to the start of the school year. Parents who need assistance with the online registration process or who do not have access to the Internet, may attend registration at their child’s

campus. Parents who no longer have a valid email address in the system should contact the child’s school beginning Aug. 2.

New Students Parents must bring one copy of the following documents on the day of registration: birth certificate, immunization record, Social Security card, and proof of residency in the form of a current utility bill or lease/mortgage agreement. Copies of birth certificates, shot records, and Social Security cards will be placed in the student’s permanent file. Each new student will also need to present his/her most recent report card.

Registration Dates Returning students are

encouraged to register online.

New Student RegistrationBlue Haze, North

& West Elementaries Grades Pre-Kindergarten-Four

& Liberty Elementary

Grades 1-4 OnlyMonday, Aug. 6

1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.or

Tuesday, Aug. 79:00-2:00 p.m.

Liberty ElementaryPre-K & Kindergarten Only

Wednesday, Aug. 89:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Tannahill IntermediateGrades 5 & 6

Wednesday, Aug. 88:00 a.m.-Noon& 1:00-6:00 p.m.

orThursday, Aug. 9 8:00 a.m.-NoonBrewer HighGrades 9-12

Tuesday, Aug. 7 8:00-11:00 a.m. & 1:00-7:00 p.m.

or Wednesday, Aug. 8 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Brewer MiddleGrades 7 & 8

Wednesday, Aug. 11:00-6:00 p.m.

or Thursday, Aug. 2

9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Fine Arts Academy

Returning Students OnlyMonday, Aug. 6 1:00-6:00 p.m.

orTuesday, Aug. 7

9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Online Registration Verification Required for Returning Students

School Meal Prices to Increase Due to US Department of Agriculture regulations, lunch prices at all schools will increase. Families may view breakfast and lunch menus; learn about the free and reduced meal program; and learn nutrition tips, recipes, etc. at brewerbearcafe.com. To view your child’s meal account activity; set up email alerts when the account balance is low; make online payments using a credit or debit card; or complete an online 2018-19 meal application for free and reduced meals, go to www.schoolcafe.com/initial or click on the School Café icon from the brewerbearcafe.com website.

All CampusesBreakfast $1.30

Milk: Elementary & Intermediate - 50¢

Milk: Middle & High - 60¢Chips - 75¢

Special Dress Days

Fridays - School Spirit DaysWear royal blue Brewer/school

T-shirt, sweatshirt, jersey or hoodie and jeans.

College Blitz Days: Wear College

T-Shirt, Sweatshirt, or Hoodie.Wednesday, Sept. 19 Wednesday, Oct. 24Wednesday, Dec. 19 Wednesday, Jan. 9

Wednesday, March 20Wednesday, April 17 Wednesday, May 15

Pink Out Day Wednesday, Oct. 17

Red Ribbon WeekOct. 22-26

Cancer AwarenessWednesday, Nov. 7

Hope WeekFeb. 11-15

Red for Heart Awareness Thursday, Feb. 14

Elementary Students - $2.30 *

Teachers - $3.20 • Guests - $3.60Child Guests - $2.40

Intermediate & Middle SchoolStudents - $2.30*

Teachers - $3.20 • Guests - $3.60Child Guests - $2.40

High SchoolStudents - $2.40 *

Teachers - $3.20 • Guests - $3.60Child Guests - $2.40

School HoursBrewer High

8:20 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Brewer Middle & Fine Arts Academy

8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Blue Haze, Liberty, North & West Elementaries

Pre-Kindergarten 7:30-11:15 a.m. or

11:15 a.m.-3:00 p.m.Grades Kindergarten-4

7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Tannahill Intermediate 7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

DAEP 7:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

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School Supply Lists & More Information

available at www.wsisd.com.

2018 VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Date Opponent Site Time Friday, Aug. 24 Northwest (Scrimmage) Home 7:00 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 31 Eaton Home 7:00 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 7 Sherman Away 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 14 * Arlington Heights Home 7:00 p.m.Brewer Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees Honored During Pre-Game at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 21 * Crowley Away 7:00 p.m.

Friday, Sep. 28 * Boswell Home 7:00 p.m.Elementary Night - All Elementary & Intermediate Students who wear royal blue get into the game free (must be accompanied by an adult).

Friday, Oct. 5 * Chisholm Trail Away 7:00 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 12 Open

Friday, Oct. 19 * Saginaw (Homecoming) Home 7:00 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 26 * Azle Away 7:00 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 2 * Granbury (Senior Night) Home 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 8 * South Hills Clarke Stadium 7:00 p.m. * District Game

WSISD, in partnership with the Tarrant Area Food Bank, offers an In-School Food Pantry. The Paw Pantry provides eligible WSISD families with free produce, meat and non-perishable food items on a designated day every month. Eligible families should submit the Food Pantry Application to their child’s school. The WSISD Paw Pantry is located inside Brewer High School, 1025 W. Loop 820 North (enter on the east side of the building near the pond). For questions, visit wsisd.com, contact your child’s school counselor or Hannah Hughes, WSISD social worker, at 817.367.1200, ext. 4209.

WSISD Paw Pantry Provides Free Food to Eligible Families