1. Extension and Enrichment Opportunities at Justin So many choices!

2. Reach for the Stars  Innovate  Explore  Collaborate  Self-Aware  Resilient Principal’s Pick New book shared every six weeks

3. Being on the Green Team is more than gardening!

4. ... Just Imagine a program where your kids build confidence through learning, a program where discovery is the only teacher, a program that builds lifelong learning and problem-solving skills. ® ® http://www.nisdtx.org/Page/44401 kbarrett@nisdtx.org http://fortworth.texasdi.org/fortworth.texasdi.org

5. UIL University Interscholastic League This year we are pleased to announce that we will again be participating in the Elementary District UIL event for Northwest ISD (grades 2-5). There are numerous categories in which your child can participate. The following events and grade levels are:  Creative Writing (Grade 2)  Storytelling (Grades 2-3)  Music Memory (Grades 3-5)  Ready Writing (Grades 3-5)  Spelling (Grades 3-5)  Oral Reading (Grades 3-5)  Art Contest (Grades 4-5)  Number Sense (Grades 4-5)  Chess Puzzles (Grade 4-5)  Listening (Grade 5)  Maps, Graphs, & Charts (Grade 5) cpavlakovic@nisdtx.org

6. #MakerSpace Building a community of makers : Where students take control of their own learning! A physical place where students gather to share resources and knowledge; work on projects, network and BUILD! sbriseno@nisdtx.org kbarrett@nisdtx.org

7. Battle of the Books America’s #1 Reading Incentive Program I 3 rd, 4 th and 5 th grade dcoleman@nisdtx.org napodaca@nisdtx.org http://www.battleofthebooks.org/www.battleofthebooks.org

8. Leadership Helping youth become responsible, caring citizens by developing leadership skills and providing opportunities for planning, decision-making, and contributing to our school and community. Deadline: October 14 th Contact cpavlakovic@nisdtx.orgcpavlakovic@nisdtx.org to get an application.

9. Student Council Justin Student Council represents the voice of our students. These 4 th and 5 th graders help to organize community service projects, arrange special school-wide activities, and provide input on school decisions. dcoleman@nisdtx.org napodaca@nisdtx.org

10. REFLECTIONS This PTA sponsored contest is a way for students to express themselves in the arts. See the current theme on the bulletin board in the hallway between the library and lunchroom. All students get recognized for participation. Campus winners will advance to the state and national level.

11. Justin Choir  4 th and 5 th grade only, no tryouts  Mondays- 2:55-3:55  Spring Concert-March 22  See mledoux@nisdtx.orgmledoux@nisdtx.org

12. Math Olympiad- A Problem-Solving World Competition http://www.moems.org/program.htm  To stimulate enthusiasm and a love for mathematics  To introduce important mathematical concepts  To teach major strategies for problem solving  To develop mathematical flexibility in solving problems  To strengthen mathematical intuition  To foster mathematical creativity and ingenuity  To provide for the satisfaction, joy, and thrill of meeting challenges kbarrett@nisdtx.org

13. Push-In with Thinking Skills Who: 1 st and 2 nd Grade What: An enrichment program that is integrated into existing primary curriculum When: 30 minutes a week during school Where: In each 1 st and 2 nd grade classroom Why: To develop higher level thinking skills kbarrett@nisdtx.org

14. Volunteers Needed