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Panther Families Weekly Tidbits
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Greetings Panther Families!
As we head into Thanksgiving break, I want to share how truly grateful I am for our entire Pike community. I feel incredibly blessed to be part of NISD and to serve this amazing school.
To our parents—thank you for your constant support, encouragement, and partnership. And to our students—thank you for showing up each day ready to learn, grow, and represent what it means to be a Pike Panther. Your energy and spirit make this place come alive.
Our staff works hard to make Pike a place where kids can thrive, and your support helps us keep that momentum going. When we all BELIEVE together, great things happen.
Wishing you and your family a restful, joyful Thanksgiving break. We’ll see you in December, ready to finish the semester Panther Strong!
Until next time....y'all keep on keepin' on, and always KEEP BELIEVING!
Mr. D
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Coming Up
11/24 - 11/28 - Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
12/2 - Orchestra Winter Concert at 6:30 in the cafeteria
12/3 - Pike Boys Basketball
- 8th Grade @ Worthington Middle School
- 7th Grade v. Worthington
- C Team Games start at 5:00PM, with the other games following. Average start time for B team is 6:00PM and 7:00 PM for A-Team.
12/4 - Pike Girls Basketball
- 8th Grade @ Worthington Middle School
- 7th Grade v. Worthington
- C Team Games start at 5:00PM, with the other games following. Average start time for B team is 6:00PM and 7:00 PM for A-Team.
12/5 - Pike Spelling Bee at 9:00am
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Enjoy your Thanksgiving break!
Have a great Thanksgiving break! All Northwest ISD schools will be closed November 24 to 28 for the holiday. Schools will reopen and classes will resume on their regular schedules Monday, December 1.
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Buddy's Countdown to Christmas
We love to have fun at Pike, and this year we have enlisted our friend Buddy the Elf to help us get into the holiday spirit. Please see the attached calendar if your student wants to participate in some of the fun theme days we will have.
Buddy's Countdown to Christmas Calendar
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Exemplar Educator Nomination Window Open
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The window is open for nominations for Campus Exemplar Educators!
Northwest ISD teachers, counselors, and librarians (educators) are eligible to be recognized annually as Exemplar Educators. Deserving educators are nominated and one educator is selected as the campus Exemplar Educator. Exemplar Educators will be honored at the campus and district level. Once recognized as Exemplar Educators, these teachers will continue to be honored for excellence by the district. From all Exemplar Educators, one elementary and one secondary educator will be selected to represent all NISD Exemplar Educators as the NISD Elementary or Secondary Teacher of the Year. These individuals will represent all NISD teachers at the Region and State level.
Nominate your 25-26 Exemplar Educator Here
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We are thrilled to announce that Panther Day is just around the corner! This is always one of the most exciting events of the year, and we can’t wait to celebrate with our students as we finish our Fall semester.
To help ensure a fun and positive experience for everyone, we want to share an important expectation:
Students who receive In-School Suspension (ISS) or Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) between December 1st and December 18th will not be eligible to participate in Panther Day. Those students will be assigned a room and will not be allowed to participate in the various activities.
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Reindeer Romp packet pick-up taking place in December
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Individuals who have registered for Northwest ISD’s annual Reindeer Romp will soon be able to pick up their race packets. On Wednesday, December 10, the district athletic office at 1937 Texan Drive in Justin will host packet pick-ups from 5 to 8 p.m. The following day, December 11, Haslet Elementary School will host packet pick-ups from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at 1188 Wisdom Way Drive in Haslet. Packets can also be picked up the day of the event at Alliance Airport.
The Reindeer Romp begins with the 1-mile run at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, December 9, followed 30 minutes later by the 5K race. Both races take place at Alliance Airport. Register now and select our school to help our P.E. program! Information and registration is available at www.nisdreindeerromp.com.
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Too many ParentSquare notifications? Change your preferences!
Do you feel like you’re getting too many texts or emails from ParentSquare? Just want notifications in the ParentSquare app? Change your communications preference to meet how you want to receive messages!
Families in Northwest ISD have full control of how they receive ParentSquare messages. To change your settings, sign in on the ParentSquare website and hover over your profile’s name in the top right corner to select “My Account.” From there, click “Notification Settings” on the left sidebar and turn on or off any message format (email, text and app) and whether you receive notifications instantly or each evening (in the “digest” option).
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What Do You Want Mr. D to Know?
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Thank you for those that have already sent us feedback, both positive and constructive ways we can improve. Keep it coming, as our continued dialogue is how we work together to make the school year positive for all of our Pike Panthers!
What Do You Want Mr. D to Know? - Click HERE
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Student Drop-off and Pick-Up
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A quick reminder that doors open at 8:25AM. There’s no staff supervision before then, and we’re seeing more students being dropped off early—sometimes more than an hour before doors open. Please help us keep everyone safe by dropping off at or after 8:25AM.
All student drop-off and pick-up must happen in the back of the school. The only exceptions are students arriving early for athletics or tutoring. We’ve seen too many cars stopping in the front lately, which creates unsafe conditions while buses are unloading. At 8:50AM when school starts, you may drop your student at the front, as the back doors will be closed and locked.
Mornings in the back run smoothly, but afternoons have become extremely hectic and congested. Please wait until you reach the pick-up zone under the awning before your student gets in the car, and avoid parking in or driving through the staff parking lot. This has our students crossing through traffic which puts them at risk for being hit, which I unfortunately have seen almost happen too many times.
While we may be close to the Texas Motor Speedway, our campus is a school zone—and safe and respectful driving is needed. Please drive slowly, follow the traffic flow, and avoid U-turns or cutting through lanes. We’ve had several close calls that could easily have been accidents.
Let’s all set the right example for our students by showing patience and following the Panther Way every day.
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To help keep traffic moving safely and smoothly, please follow these reminders:
- Pull All the Way Forward: When entering the pick-up/drop-off zone, continue to the front of the line before stopping. Stopping early—even if you see your student—causes unnecessary back-ups.
- Student Pick-Up: Students will walk to meet you once you have entered the designated zone.
- Stay in the Zone: Use only the official pick-up/drop-off area. This allows us to stagger traffic and helps limit the blockages we’ve been experiencing.
- No U-Turns: Please do not make U-turns in the drive lanes. This creates a serious risk of accidents.
- Drive with Patience: Rushing or cutting into lanes can lead to near-misses and unsafe conditions.
- One-Way Traffic: Each direction is one lane. Avoid creating a second exit lane by picking up students from the back of the line or attempting to leave early.
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Report an Absence:
HAC:
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