Director's Note
Out of Office... for the BEST reason!
I will be out of the office from October 15th through October 20th, and it’s for one of the most exciting, educationally vibrant, and flat-out best reasons possible!
I have the immense privilege of joining Ms. Villarreal and our talented Film students on an amazing trip to New York City!
Why the Big Apple? Because the talent in our Film program has been officially recognized on a national stage! A significant number of our student films have been accepted into the All American High School Film Festival in New York. This isn't just a fun field trip; it's a monumental recognition of the hard work, creativity, and skill our young filmmakers pour into their craft.
We are SO incredibly excited to represent NESAl!
While we are soaking up the electric energy of NYC, our schedule is packed with once-in-a-lifetime opportunities designed to inspire and educate our students:
Film Immersion: We'll be attending multiple screenings, participating in cutting-edge masterclasses, and joining informative sessions on all aspects of filmmaking.
Behind the Scenes: We have secured a fantastic tour of the NBC Studios and will even be attending a live taping of an NBC show!
Culture & Future: The students will get a taste of college life during a university campus tour and will learn about the rich history of New York City itself.
This trip is a testament to the powerful learning and artistic expression happening every day in our classrooms.
Please know that while I am away, our excellent LEE administrative team will be on hand to handle any immediate needs. I encourage you to reach out to them if you need assistance during my absence.
Thank you for your continued support of our students and their artistic endeavors. We can’t wait to bring back stories, knowledge, and hopefully, some awards!
Wishing you a wonderful week! -Marisol Askey
Tue
Oct 14
- National Face Your Fears Day
- Cap and Gown Portraits in PERC (if you haven't already done them at the studio)
- Oct 8 - Nov 12 AP Payment Window for Fall Open (Significantly less of a price if you pay during this spring window 😉)
Sat
Oct 18
- International Sloth Day
- Film in NYC
- Oct 8 - Nov 12 AP Payment Window for Fall Open (Significantly less of a price if you pay during this spring window 😉)
- NESA Dance Workshop Today!!! (Sold Out)
Coming Soon
Coming soon
- Oct 23 PSAT (9-11th Grade, Free😎)
- Oct 25 Car Wash benefitting NESA Dance
- Nov 7-9 & 14-16 Guys and Dolls
- Nov 13 pARTners Meeting Featuring Visual Artists!
- Dec 5-7 Steppin' Into the Holidays
- Dec 8-9 Film Winter Showcase
- Dec 10 pARTners meeting
- Dec 12 IM Chamber Concert
pARTners News
SAEF Scholarships Now Open!!!
The NESA Student Artistic Enrichment Fund (SAEF) was created in 2006 by NESA pARTners to provide financial support for eligible NESA students of NESA pARTners members to access enhanced training and opportunities beyond the curriculum that NESA provides. Here are just a few examples of the types of opportunities that may be supported by the NESA Student Artistic Enrichment Fund:
- Any equipment, lessons, or materials that is geared towards furthering the development of their major
- Consolidated college, university, conservatory, or art institute audition or portfolio review events
- Event application fees
- Entry fees
- Event application fees
- Reasonable travel expenses related to such an event
- Specialized, advanced training opportunities
- Tuition to one-time, short-term artistic enrichment events such as UIL and other contests, workshops, camps, seminars, master classes, and art festivals
For additional information on the application process and deadline dates, please refer to the SAEF guidelines on the pARTners webpage. nesapartners.net
Applications are reviewed by a Special Committee consisting of distinguished members of the local civic and artistic community. Special Committee members are not affiliated with NESA pARTners.
Donations are also accepted for this program. Your contribution this year will help us continue these opportunities for even more students in the future. If you choose, contributions can also be listed as Honoraria or Memorials and are tax deductible.
Please note that SAEF applications for Seniors can only be accepted for events/programs that take place before the end of the school year and can only be submitted in the Fall SAEF application timing.
Applications are now open! If you would like to apply, click the link below and it will take you directly to the form!
News and links
Car Wash
Is your car covered in dust, dirt and debris???? If so, on October 25th, come support NESA Dancers and have some fun as your car gets washed. All proceeds go to help our dancers who are travelling to New York City.
Usher sign up
NESA Students!
Please use the following link if you would like to sign up to usher for Guys and Dolls.
Scavenger Hunt
Tricks and Treats!
Tricks and Treats! For the month of October, if I am in my office, please feel free to stop by and give me something spooky! Please nothing of monetary value... I would love your art, your poetry, fun skits, spooky stickers, and neat stuff like that. I just might have a treat to give to you in return!