IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE - Judson ISD

DECEMBER 5, 2022

 Judson Independent School District

IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE DEAR JUDSON ISD FAMILY:
Save the Date!
 I hope that you all had a great weekend! I want to
Health Fair 2023
 acknowledge the fantastic win by UTSA on Friday. It
Christmas Card Winners
 was a great night for the school, its students, our
Wagner High School CTE Teacher
Chosen for the CFP’s “Extra Yard for district, and the City of San Antonio. Many former
Teachers” Grant Program! Judson ISD students play for the team and many now
THIS WEEK - Judson ISD Give Back have a second championship. I am very proud to say I
Night at the Spurs Game! will soon have UTSA alumnus in the family when my
Elolf STEAM Students Travel to son graduates in a couple of weeks. UTSA’s success in
LEGOLAND athletics and academics benefits all students in the
Jingle Bell Jamboree
 area, including Judson ISD students.
What's Happening Around The District
Nominate for Employee of the Month
What's Happening Around The District
Judson ISD High School Graduation
Dates
Upcoming Events Around The District

 For more news and information about Judson ISD visit us on the web at

 www.judsonisd.org

DECEMBER 5, 2022

MONDAY MESSAGE CONTINUED...
On Saturday, I attended the Jingle Bell Jamboree and saw many talented students from multiple
campuses perform a melody of Christmas music. It was fantastic to not only see our students’
talent, but to see vendors and our community come together for a great day.

We’re just a couple of weeks away from the start of
Winter Break. I know that you are all looking forward
to spending quality time with family and friends. I
want you to know how much I appreciate the students
and families of Judson ISD. Being a proud product of
the district and now the interim superintendent, it’s
my honor to serve the students and community.

I am humbled by the support and confidence that has
already come my way. Please know that we will do
everything in our power to ensure Judson ISD
succeeds.

Dr. Rob Fields

SAVE THE DATE!
Our annual Cowboy Breakfast is coming!
Dust off your cowboy boots, break out your cowboy
hat and join us! Judson ISD leadership will be
cooking the best breakfast in town! You won't want
to miss it!

 Tuesday, January 3rd
 From 7 am - 9 am
 At Rutledge Stadium

Bus transportation will be provided from all
campuses to the stadium. More details to come soon!

Come dressed to show off your western gear!

Our Health Fair will take place from 7 am–12 pm at the Judson High School Cafeteria. If you
have questions about the Health Fair, please contact Employee Services at (210) 945-5611.

 For more news and information about Judson ISD visit us on the web at

 www.judsonisd.org

DECEMBER 5, 2022

 HEALTH FAIR 2023
With the new year comes new health habits.
Judson ISD and Brown & Brown would like to
invite you to our 2023 Health Fair happening
during this year's Cowboy Breakfast.

 Tuesday, January 3rd
 From 7 am - 12 pm
 At Judson HS Cafeteria

Humana Members can pre-register for
Biometric Screenings!

Judson ISD employees will have the opportunity
to earn points towards their Go 365 rewards,
talk to local gyms and vendors, visit a shot
clinic for B12 and other vaccines.
(Please be sure to bring your insurance card.)

 CHRISTMAS CARD WINNERS
The Christmas holidays are right around the corner, and the Fine Arts Department engaged
students all across the district to create the best holiday artwork for the district Christmas
card. Students were asked to dial-up their creative juices for this project, and they came
through. The contest garnered over 100 entries, and judges picked out the top three…one from
elementary, middle, and high school. Here are the winning entries.

 For more news and information about Judson ISD visit us on the web at

 www.judsonisd.org

DECEMBER 5, 2022

WAGNER HIGH SCHOOL CTE TEACHER CHOSEN FOR THE CFP’S
“EXTRA YARD FOR TEACHERS” GRANT PROGRAM!
Wagner High School CTE teacher, Erica Esquivel was one of the five JISD teachers chosen for the
CFP’s “Extra Yard for Teachers” grant program!

Ms. Esquivel was received her grant and honored
at the Valero Alamo Bowl Insider Reception.
Thank you Valero Alamo Bowl!

The Valero Alamo Bowl gifted 30 grants to teachers
across San Antonio in honor of the bowl game’s
30th anniversary!

Other “Extra Yard for Teachers” Recipients
 Rebekah Gaona - Escondido ES
 Sheila Gunalda - Hopkins ES
 Kayla Reyna - Hartman ES
 Erica Esquivel - Wagner HS
 Irma Carolina Rubio, William Delahay, Ramiro Garcia & William McDaniel - Wagner HS

THIS WEEK - JUDSON ISD GIVE BACK NIGHT AT THE SPURS GAME!
 All Judson ISD family, friends, staff, and school supporters are invited out to the Thursday,
 December 8 Spurs vs. Houston game as we celebrate Judson ISD Night.

 A portion of each ticket sold for the night will go back to
 the Judson Education Foundation.

 Come out and enjoy a game and enjoy special perks
 Discounted rates on lower level and balcony level
 tickets
 Post Game Free-throws for the first 300 tickets sold
 Food Voucher included with each ticket
 A portion of each ticket will go back to the Judson
 Education Foundation
 Link for discounted $10 parking
 (https://spursgroups.com/parking)

 GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

 For more news and information about Judson ISD visit us on the web at

 www.judsonisd.org

DECEMBER 5, 2022

 Elolf STEAM
 STUDENTS TRAVEL TO LEGOLAND
 On December 1, students from Elolf STEAM Academy, led by Ms. Carol Harris, attended
LEGOLAND Discovery Center at the Shops of Rivercenter. The purpose of the trip was not only
 to have a bit of fun but teach students about science and engineering by utilizing Legos.

 As students entered LEGOLAND, they walked through a model of Downtown San Antonio.
Students were in awe of how Legos were used to build replicas of iconic San Antonio buildings,
 including the Tower of the Americas, the Marriott Rivercenter, the Alamodome, and even the
Riverwalk. Afterward, they were split into two classrooms where LEGO Master Builders used a
 Lego kit to build and teach students how gears work.

 Over the past two years, Elolf has transitioned to a STEAM focus academy. Harris spent the
past summer figuring out how to incorporate science, technology, engineering, art, and math
 into the curriculum.

“They come into my [specials rotation] and I teach them the design process,” Harris said. “We
 start by imagining, planning, testing, creating, building, and then [do it all over again with a
 different project]. One of my biggest focuses is to teach them how to have critical thinking
 skills, and how to push through and figure out how to get from the imaging process to the
 build process with their group.”

 Read more about Elolf STEAM Academy and its time at LEGOLAND.

 For more news and information about Judson ISD visit us on the web at

 www.judsonisd.org

DECEMBER 5, 2022

JINGLE BELL JAMBOREE
JISD ushered in the holiday season on December 3 at the annual Jingle Bell Jamboree! Judson
High School was transformed into a holiday market with almost 60 vendors helping shoppers
check things off their gift lists! Talented JISD students kept the atmosphere festive with holiday
performances that had audiences dancing and singing along. And, of course, our special guest
from the North Pole had the little ones (and the not so little ones) excited about what they might
find underneath the Christmas tree this year.

We appreciate the vendors who supported the Judson Education Foundation by participating in
the Jingle Bell Jamboree. Thank you to the following groups and their directors for the
outstanding musical performances.

 Miller’s Point Marimba Band, Bonnie Aderson Salinas Elementary Choir, Amanda Hampton
 Park Village Marimba Band, Charles Ford Wagner String Ensemble, Katherine Gonzalez
 Coronado Village Choir, Shelly Ascolese Crestview Elementary Choir, Megan Martin
 Judson Middle School Choir, Debra Wilcox Masters Elementary Choir, Grace Clark

 For more news and information about Judson ISD visit us on the web at

 www.judsonisd.org

DECEMBER 5, 2022

 WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND JUDSON ISD

 FANTASTIC FROSTY FLANNEL
 FRIDAY
 To kick off the Winter spirit, Candlewood Eagles
 had a Fantastic Frosty Flannel Friday.

 Students and staff wore their favorite
 plaid/flannel shirt!

 FROM CRAYONS TO COLLEGE
Mrs. Weakland’s 2nd grade GT students from
Crestview Elementary School completed a water
filtration activity.

They made a plan, then tested and measured the
performance of the filtration device. After
analyzing the data collected, they used their
information to work toward a second improved
filtration design.

 KIRBY MIDDLE SCHOOL
 Coach Catlett was named Jordan Ford Coach of
 the Month!

 Thank you for all that you do for our students!

 For more news and information about Judson ISD visit us on the web at

 www.judsonisd.org

DECEMBER 5, 2022

 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH NOMINATIONS
 All Judson ISD staff and community members are invited to
 nominate a JISD employee by filling out and submitting the
 nomination form.

 Click here to nominate someone you know today!

 SHINING STAR AWARD NOMINATIONS
 The Superintendent Shining Star Award promotes success in
 and out of the classroom. The student must exemplify
 outstanding characteristics both as a student and as a
 community citizen.

 Nominate a student today!

DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL STORY?
Is there an event, student, teacher, or community member you want to highlight?

The Judson ISD social media platforms and website are a great way to highlight student and
district successes!

 To request media coverage, click
here to fill out the submission form.
If you have any questions, contact Judson
ISD's Multimedia Specialist, Briana Estrada,
at 210-945-5411 or bestrada@judsonisd.org.

Take a minute to watch Wagner HS
Trainers Awarded Dave Campbell's
Texas Football Spotlight video!

 For more news and information about Judson ISD visit us on the web at

 www.judsonisd.org

DECEMBER 5, 2022

 WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND JUDSON ISD

 LET’S RODEO, JUDSON ISD
We are very fortunate to have two scholarship
recipients for the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
- Western Art Program!

Faustin Puno and Jacob De La Cruz were awarded
$10,000 towards their college education! Both
students are from Wagner High School and are
part of Ms. Rubio‘s Art Studio.

 IT’S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR
 Metzger Middle School Band, Orchestra, and
 Choir performed their holiday recruitment
 concerts at Escondido Elementary, James L
 Masters Elementary, Candlewood Elementary
 School and Woodlake Elementary. Metzger
 students got to bring some holiday cheer and
 show them what fine arts is all about!

 MAKING A DIFFERENCE
The Judson MS 7th/8th grade boys and girls
Athletics Department sponsored a school-wide
food drive to help families in need have a
complete, comforting Thanksgiving meal.

Coach Delgado’s Family donated 15 turkeys to
supplement the food baskets. All athletes collected
items. JMS student-athletes were able to put
together 15 baskets to give to JMS families.

 For more news and information about Judson ISD visit us on the web at

 www.judsonisd.org

DECEMBER 5, 2022

 JUDSON ISD HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION DATES
 Judson ISD is proud to announce the graduation dates for the class of 2023.

 Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 6:30 PM
 Friday, May 19, 2023 at 6:30 PM JISD Performing Arts Center
New Creation Christian Fellowship
 
 Friday, May 26, 2023 at 9:30 AM Friday, May 26, 2023 at 2:30 PM
 Freeman Coliseum Freeman Coliseum

 Friday, May 26, 2023 at 6:30 PM
 Freeman Coliseum
 For more details visit: www.judsonisd.org/graduation2023

 For more news and information about Judson ISD visit us on the web at

 www.judsonisd.org

DECEMBER 5, 2022

UPCOMING EVENTS FIND US ON OUR
AROUND JUDSON ISD SOCIAL MEDIA!
 December: Read a New Book Month The communications department would
 December 10: Human Rights Day love to share your stories! After all, a
 December 15: Regular Board Meeting picture is worth over a thousand words!
 December 16: Early Release Day Click on the images below to go to our
 December 19-30: Winter Break pages and give us a follow.
 December 26: National Thank You Note Day
 January: Career & Technical Education Month &
 School Board Appreciation Month
 January 2: First Day Back/ Staff Prep & Planning
 January 3: Cowboy Breakfast
 January 3: Health Fair
 Facebook.com/JudsonISD
 January 9: Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
 January 16: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday

DO YOU HAVE A
SPECIAL STORY?
 @JudsonISD
Is there an event, student, teacher, or
community member you want to highlight? The
Judson ISD social media platforms and website
are a great way to highlight student and
district successes!
To request media coverage, please fill out this
submission form. @JudsonISD_Official

If you have any questions, please contact
Judson ISD's Multimedia Specialist, Briana
Estrada, at 210-945-5411 or
bestrada@judsonisd.org. Thank you in advance
for your participation.
 Youtube.com/JudsonISDTV

 LinkedIn.com/Judson-ISD

 For more news and information about Judson ISD visit us on the web at

 www.judsonisd.org