🌸📬 Wildcat Counselor Newsletter – April 2026 💜🐾

April is here, and at Rhodes Middle School we are focused on supporting the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally. This month, our counseling team is emphasizing safety awareness, healthy boundaries, and prevention, helping students recognize unsafe situations and seek support from trusted adults.

We are also highlighting our Character Pillar: Cooperation, encouraging students to work together, show kindness, and build strong, respectful relationships. These everyday skills make a big impact both in and out of the classroom.

💜 Don’t forget—April 15 is Purple Up! Day as we honor and celebrate our military-connected students.

🗓️ Families, please review the April calendar for important events, including STAAR testing dates and campus activities. Your support in ensuring attendance and preparation during testing is critical to student success.

🤝 As always, we encourage open communication at home. Talking with your child about safety, online behavior, and trusted adults helps reinforce what they are learning at school.

If you need support or resources, our counseling team is here for you!

#RhodesStrong #ResilientAndRising #WildcatPride 💜🐾
about 22 hours ago, ELAINE KONDRATICK
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📣 Parent Town Hall Meetings / Reuniones para Padres 📣

Families, stay informed and connected! Join us to learn about the upcoming changes for Hirsch Elementary, Ogden Elementary, and Tafolla Middle School for the 2026–2027 school year.

🗓️ Tuesday, April 7, 2026
📍 Ogden Elementary
⏰ 4:30 PM

🗓️ Tuesday, April 21, 2026
📍 Tafolla Middle School
⏰ 4:30 PM

💻 In-person or via Zoom
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer for details
📧 Questions? info@thirdfuture.org

Let’s stay informed, ask questions, and work together for our students’ future! 💙

📣 Reuniones Abiertas para Padres 📣

Familias, ¡manténganse informadas y conectadas! Acompáñenos para conocer los cambios que vienen para Hirsch Elementary, Ogden Elementary y Tafolla Middle School para el año escolar 2026–2027.

🗓️ Martes 7 de abril de 2026
📍 Ogden Elementary
⏰ 4:30 PM

🗓️ Martes 21 de abril de 2026
📍 Tafolla Middle School
⏰ 4:30 PM

💻 En persona o por Zoom
📲 Escanee el código QR en el volante para más información
📧 Preguntas? info@thirdfuture.org

¡Los esperamos! 🤝

3 days ago, ELAINE KONDRATICK
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📣 Community Conversation – We Need Your Voice!

Families of Carvajal Elementary, Ogden Elementary, and Rhodes Middle School — join us for an important conversation about what comes next.

🗓 Tuesday, March 31
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 St. Timothy Parish Hall

While the decision has been made to close Carvajal Elementary, the future is still being shaped — and your voice matters.

💬 This is your opportunity to:
✔️ Ask questions
✔️ Share input
✔️ Help guide the transition for our students

Let’s come together to support our students and families during this time.

#SAISD #RhodesMS #CarvajalElementary #OgdenElementary #CommunityVoice #FamilyEngagement #StrongerTogether

📣 Conversación Comunitaria – ¡Tu voz importa!

Familias de Carvajal Elementary, Ogden Elementary y Rhodes Middle School — los invitamos a una conversación importante sobre los próximos pasos.

🗓 martes, 31 de marzo
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 St. Timothy Parish Hall

Aunque ya se tomó la decisión de cerrar Carvajal Elementary, los próximos pasos aún están en proceso — y su voz es clave.

💬 Esta es su oportunidad para:
✔️ Hacer preguntas
✔️ Compartir su opinión
✔️ Apoyar la transición de nuestros estudiantes

Acompáñenos para apoyar a nuestras familias y estudiantes.

#SAISD #RhodesMS #CarvajalElementary #OgdenElementary #VozDeLaComunidad #ParticipaciónFamiliar #JuntosSomosMásFuertes
4 days ago, ELAINE KONDRATICK
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COPS Metro
📣💜 Prospective Families — You’re Invited! 💜📣

Come learn what makes Young Men’s Leadership Academy at Wheatley an incredible place for your student to grow, lead, and succeed! 🎓✨

🗓️ Saturday, March 28
⏰ Choose a time that works for you:
➡️ 10:00–11:00 AM
➡️ 1:00–2:00 PM

📍 415 Gabriel Street

👨‍👩‍👦 What to expect:
✔️ Learn about YMLA programs
✔️ Meet our staff & leadership team
✔️ Tour the campus

✂️ BONUS: All boys who attend will receive a FREE haircut! 💈🙌

This is a great opportunity to see firsthand what YMLA has to offer — don’t miss it!

#YMLA #FutureLeaders #SAISD
7 days ago, ELAINE KONDRATICK
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YMLA
📣✨ Little Eagle’s Cheer Clinic is HERE! ✨📣

Get ready to cheer, learn new skills, and shine with the Brackenridge Varsity Cheerleaders! 📣💜💛

📅 Important Dates:
🗓️ March 31 – Registration & Payment Meeting @ 6:00 PM (Brack Cafeteria)
🗓️ April 18 – Cheer Clinic @ 9:00–11:00 AM (Dance Studio)
🗓️ April 23 – Performance at Spring Carnival @ 5:30 PM 🎉

💰 Packages:
💛 Gold ($30): Clinic + T-shirt + Performance
💜 Purple ($40): Clinic + T-shirt + Performance + Bow + Drawstring Bag

🎀 Come support our booster club and let your student learn cheer techniques while having FUN and performing in front of a crowd!

Spots will fill fast — don’t wait! 🙌

#LittleEagles #CheerClinic #BrackPride #FutureCheerleaders 📣💜
7 days ago, ELAINE KONDRATICK
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🎉 8th Grade Pajama Day… AGAIN! 💤
8th grade earned another Pajama Day for hitting 92% attendance TWO days in a row! 👏🔥

6th & 7th Grade: Regular dress code tomorrow.
You’re close—now it’s time to level up to 92% or higher and earn your Pajama Day too! 💪

Let’s keep showing up and getting better every day! 🐾
#AttendanceMatters #LevelUp #WildcatPride
8 days ago, ELAINE KONDRATICK
Pajama Day
🎉 Registration Event Today! 🌭🎟️
Join us from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM for student registration!

✨ Enjoy hot dogs while you complete registration
🎁 All registered students will be entered into raffle prize drawings
register here - https://vkda.co/x/R0qpKJho9eJ6kTNu
We look forward to seeing you there! #WildcatPride
9 days ago, ELAINE KONDRATICK
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🎉 8th Grade Pajama Day Tomorrow! 💤

We’re celebrating our 8th graders for reaching 92% attendance—great job showing up and staying committed! 👏

8th Grade Only:
Wear your school-appropriate pajamas tomorrow as a reward!

All Other Grade Levels:
Regular dress code will be in effect.

Let’s keep the momentum going—attendance matters! 💪📚
9 days ago, ELAINE KONDRATICK
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🎉 Rhodes Registration Event – March 25 Drawings & Prizes!

We are excited to invite you to our 2026-2027
Registration Event on: 📅 March 25, 2026 ⏰ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM📍 Rhodes Cafeteria Join us to complete your registration early and get ready for the upcoming school year!
✨ Bonus: All students who register will be entered into drawings for cool prizes! We will also have refreshments available during the event. Register for the event https://vkda.co/x/R0qpKJho9eJ6kTNu

✨ Bonus: All students who register will be entered into drawings for cool prizes! We will also have refreshments available during the event.
10 days ago, ELAINE KONDRATICK
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🎓🐾 Rhodes Middle School Registration Event – 2026–2027 School Year! 🐾🎓

📅 March 25, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Rhodes MS Cafeteria

Join us for our Registration Event and get your student ready for the new school year!

✨ What to expect:
🍪 Refreshments for families
🎁 Prize drawings for registered students
📝 On-site registration support
👋 Meet our staff and get your questions answered

🎉 All students who register will be entered into a drawing for fun prizes!

💻 Can’t attend? Register online anytime:
🔗 SAISD.NET – Enroll Now

We look forward to welcoming our Wildcats for another amazing year! 🐾❤️

#RhodesMS #WildcatWay #SAISDProud #EnrollNow #WildcatsLead
15 days ago, ELAINE KONDRATICK
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🔬✨ Rhodes Middle School Science & Math Night! ✨🧮

📅 March 18
⏰ 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Rhodes Middle School

Join us for an exciting evening of hands-on STEM activities for the whole family!

🧪 Interactive science experiments
🧮 Fun math challenges
🚀 Engaging hands-on stations
🎟️ Raffle prizes at the end of the night

Students and families will explore how fun and exciting science and math can be while working through activities and challenges together.

⭐ Bring your curiosity
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring your family
🎉 Bring your friends

We can’t wait to see our Wildcats learning, exploring, and having fun together!

#RhodesWildcats #STEMNight #ScienceAndMath #WildcatPride
16 days ago, ELAINE KONDRATICK
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🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Tomorrow!🍀

Staff are welcome to wear green with sweats today and tomorrow to celebrate.

Thanks for all you do for our Wildcats! 🐾
18 days ago, ELAINE KONDRATICK
🔬✨ Rhodes Middle School Science & Math Night! ✨🧮

📅 March 18
⏰ 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Rhodes Middle School

Join us for an exciting evening of hands-on STEM activities for the whole family!

🧪 Interactive science experiments
🧮 Fun math challenges
🚀 Engaging hands-on stations
🎟️ Raffle prizes at the end of the night

Students and families will explore how fun and exciting science and math can be while working through activities and challenges together.

⭐ Bring your curiosity
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring your family
🎉 Bring your friends

We can’t wait to see our Wildcats learning, exploring, and having fun together!

#RhodesWildcats #STEMNight #ScienceAndMath #WildcatPride
18 days ago, ELAINE KONDRATICK
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🐾 WILDCAT ATTENDANCE CHALLENGE 🐾

🎉 92% OR HIGHER = PAJAMA REWARD! 🎉

If your grade level reaches 92% attendance or higher,
your entire grade earns the chance to wear PAJAMAS for the rest of the week!

🛌 Cozy up and show your Wildcat Pride
📚 Be present. Be prepared. Be a Wildcat.

📅 Reward: Pajamas for the remainder of the week
📊 Goal: 92% Attendance

⭐ Let’s show up, Wildcats!

#RhodesWildcats #AttendanceMatters #WildcatPride
18 days ago, ELAINE KONDRATICK
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Reminder: Monday, March 16, 2026 is a regular school day and is serving as the makeup day for the Jan. 26 weather cancelation.

Recordatorio: el lunes, 16 de marzo de 2026 será un día escolar normal y servirá como día de recuperación por las clases canceladas el 26 de enero debido al mal tiempo.

30 days ago, San Antonio ISD
Reminder: Monday, March 16, 2026 is a regular school day and is serving as the makeup day for the Jan. 26 weather cancelation.   Recordatorio: el lunes, 16 de marzo de 2026 será un día escolar normal y servirá como día de recuperación por las clases canceladas el 26 de enero debido al mal tiempo.
🌟 Summer STEM Opportunities for Rhodes Wildcats! 🌟

Rhodes families, we want to share two exciting (and FREE!) summer programs hosted by St. Philip’s College through the Alamo Colleges District!

🔬 MESA (6th–12th Grade Students)
📅 July 6–23, 2026 (Monday–Thursday)
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Students will strengthen math skills while participating in hands-on STEM activities including engineering, robotics, biology, chemistry, and more!

🧪 SAMSA – Science & Math Summer Academy (Ages 11–15)
📅 June 8–25, 2026 (Monday–Thursday)
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Students will enjoy:
• Hands-on STEM learning
• Two field trips
• Exposure to different STEM careers
• Opportunities to make new friends and build confidence

📍 Location for Both Programs:
St. Philip’s College – Southwest Campus
800 Quintana Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78211

📲 Apply NOW using the QR codes on the flyers!

If your child is interested in science, math, engineering, or technology — this is a great way to keep them engaged and learning over the summer.

Let’s keep our Wildcats learning and growing! 🐾💙

#RhodesMS #WildcatWay #STEMOpportunities #SummerLearning
about 1 month ago, ELAINE KONDRATICK
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Rhodes Middles School Town Hall! Join us for a discussion regarding the proposed transition to the Third Future Schools education model. Your voice matters as we shape the upcoming school year together.

📅 Monday, March 2
⏰ 5:30 p.m.
📍Rhodes Middle School (3000 Tampico St., 78207)
OR
💻 Virtual (Zoom link) 🔗 https://www.tinyurl.com/SAISD-CampusTownhall




¡Reunión comunitaria en Rhodes Middle School! Los invitamos a una plática sobre la posible transición al modelo educativo de Third Future Schools. Su opinión importa mientras juntos le damos forma al próximo año escolar.

📅 lunes, 2 de marzo
⏰ 5:30 p.m.
📍Rhodes Middle School (3000 Tampico St., 78207)
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💻 Virtual (vía Zoom) 🔗 https://www.tinyurl.com/SAISD-CampusTownhall

about 1 month ago, San Antonio ISD
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Community Townhall
📣 STAAR Testing is Coming Up! ✏️📘
Rhodes Middle School students in grades 6th–8th will be participating in STAAR testing on the following dates:

🗓️ April 7 – 📖 Reading (All 6th–8th Grade Students)
🗓️ April 14 – 🔬 8th Grade Science
🗓️ April 16 – 🌎 8th Grade Social Studies
🗓️ April 21 – ➗ Math (All 6th–8th Grade Students)

✅ Please help your student be successful by:
😴 Getting a good night’s sleep
🍳 Eating a healthy breakfast
⏰ Arriving to school on time
💪 Encouraging them to do their best

We are proud of our Wildcats and know they are ready to shine! ⭐🐾

#RhodesMS #WildcatWay #STAARReady #WildcatsLead #StudentSuccess
about 1 month ago, ELAINE KONDRATICK
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🎮✨ 8th–9th Grade Family Game Night! 🎓✨

Calling all future high school students and families! Join us for an exciting night of gaming, food, and high school exploration!

📅 Friday, February 27, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 CAST Tech High School
637 N Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78205

🎮 Game Night Fun
🏫 Meet reps from 15+ high school programs
🎓 Discover specialized pathways
📝 Get on-site application help
🍕 FREE food*, prizes, video games, gift cards & giveaways!
(*First come, first served)

This event is open to the public — bring the whole family!

🔗 Learn more about 9th grade choice schools:
👉 saisd.net/enroll

#SAISD #CASTTech #HighSchoolReady #FutureFreshman #FamilyNight 🎮🎓✨
about 1 month ago, ELAINE KONDRATICK
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📊 Progress Reports Coming Home – Monday, February 23rd 📊

Rhodes Families 💙🐾

Progress reports will be sent home with students on Monday, February 23rd.

Please take a few minutes to review your child’s grades, celebrate their successes, and talk through any areas that may need improvement. This is a great opportunity to reset goals before the end of the grading cycle.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a conference, please reach out to your child’s teacher. We’re here to support you!

Thank you for partnering with us to help every Wildcat succeed. 🐾✨

#RhodesMiddleSchool #WildcatPride #StayEngaged
about 1 month ago, ELAINE KONDRATICK
Progress Reports