Monday, February 8
Cougar Pride Club mtg., 5:30pm, Media Center
HS CX Debate-Blanco HS
Mrs.Smith to speak with 9th grade English classes about registration program
Tuesday, February 9
Baseball Scrimmage -v- Natalia, 4pm
Mrs. Smith to speak with 10th grade English classes about registration program
SPED Dept. Meeting-HS PAWS Center, 4PM
Wednesday, February 10
Mrs. Smith to speak with 11th grade English classes about registration program
Thursday, February 11
Elementary CEIC Meeting
School Report Cards
3:30 PM
High School Recommendation Day
Choice sheets will be distributed during 1st period to all HS students. Teachers will make recommendations on choice sheets throughout the day.
PBS MS Student Incentive-3rd 9 week Midpoint Lunch and Laughs

Operation Rising Star winner, Lisa Pratt - Read Full Article

The U.S. Army posted a photo:

Operation Rising Star winner, Lisa Pratt

Operation Rising Star winner Lisa Pratt and husband Capt. Matt Pratt leave DMI Music's Firehouse Recording Studios in Pasadena, Calif., to drive to Burbank to meet comedian Jay Leno and attend the Feb. 1 taping of The Jay Leno Show, featuring Jessica Alba.

Operation Rising Star winner cuts CD, praises Army Family Covenant


 
Click HERE for
GroupWise 8 WebAccess
(email system for FSHISD staff)

District Featured in National Magazine
When Scholastic Administrator, the leading national magazine for school leaders, wanted to write an article on the unique needs of military students, they looked no further than Fort Sam Houston ISD. They interviewed Superintendent, Dr. Gail Siller, District Instructional Technology Coordinator, Dr. Roland Rios, Cole High School Counselor, Mrs. Becky Smith, and former Cole student and Senior English teacher, Ms. Christina Bertran. The result is a great article on military children and our district's positive response to their needs. Click HERE to download a pdf version of the article, or click HERE to read the article online.

Announcing Our New Online School Stores!
 Fort Sam Houston ISD proudly announces the opening of our new online school stores. At the stores, you can order an array of school and district gifts - shirts, coffee mugs, sweatshirts, and more. You'll be able to order online and have the items sent directly to your house. What's more - all proceeds will go directly to our parent-teacher organizations  which, in turn, will benefit the teachers and students. Click HERE to shop for FSH Elementary items or click HERE for Cole items.

FREE Live Homework Help for Military Children!
Army affiliated students can now receive FREE tutoring from Tutor.com! At the site, students enter the grade level and subject they need help in. They are then connected to certified teachers, college professors, and professional tutors. Students and tutors work together in an online classroom using controlled chat and an interactive white board. Support is available for Kindergarten 12th grade in the areas of math, science, English, and social studies. Students must first obtain a passcode from Child and Youth Services by clicking HERE.

Updated H1N1 Information for our Community
Fort Sam Houston ISD has a plan in place to address the current conditions for what is reported to be an active influenza season.  The primary method of communication to update and notify parents of any changes to our district’s strategy to prevent the spread of flu will be via our district website.  Dr. Gail Siller, Superintendent, has information to share with our Fort Sam Houston families which can be accessed through the following links:
Click HERE to view Dr. Siller's August 31, 2009 letter to parents
Click HERE to view the new FSHISD H1N1 Information Page

RFP Posted for eRate Year 13 (2010-2011)
In accordance with the requirements of eRate funding through the Schools and Libraries Universal Service, Fort Sam Houston ISD has posted an RFP for services. Documents can be assessed through the links below:
 
 

From the Superintendent

Welcome to the Fort Sam Houston Independent School District. Our faculty and staff work tirelessly to help your students learn, progress, and be successful in school. Our teachers are committed to helping students achieve their academic goals and to be prepared for their post-secondary life.

Our students benefit most when parents and community members are involved. We ask that you support your child's education by reviewing homework, showing interest in what happens in class, ensuring your student is in school on time, and communicating with teachers.  Please also consider sharing your time and talents as a volunteer or mentor.  Ask your child's teachers, counselors, campus administrators or your PTO or Cougar Pride Club officers how you can help make a difference in the lives of our students.

Our teachers and staff are always looking for ways to ease school transitions and enhance our students experience in our schools. Working together, we can make the Fort Sam Houston schools a great place where all students can be successful. Please call your school and get involved -  your child will reap generous benefits. Your time and support are sincerely appreciated.

Gail E. Siller, Ph.D.
Superintendent


Click HERE for FSH Elementary School items.
Click HERE for Cole Middle & High School items.

 
VIEW GRADES ONLINE!
Click the GradeSpeed logo to view grades online.
Click HERE for instructions on setting
up your parent portal account.
(If you have any problems or questions,
please email us at fshgrades@fshisd.net )

NEW TO FORT SAM?
Click HERE for your
one-stop website for
military families on the move.

ACS Offers
Family Advocacy
Classes!
Click below for a calendar of events offered through Army Community Service.

 
Today, 2/8/2010
High: 67 Low: 37
Chance rain showers
50% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow, 2/9/2010
High: 49 Low: 31
Mostly cloudy
5% chance of precipitation.