The Weekly Update #19
December 6, 2023
Note from Mrs. Haworth
Good afternoon,
Last night we celebrated the Teacher of the Year Brick Unveiling for Ms. Murrell, who was our 22-23 Teacher of the Year! Ms. Murrell is our assistant choir director. I have included a picture of her and her brick from last night.
Finals week is just around the corner so make sure you see the Final Exam Schedule below.
Have a great evening!
Tara Haworth
Principal
Tays Junior High
Fall Semester Exam Schedule
Character Strong
Yearbook News
Athletics
AMC 8
The American Mathematics Competition (AMC) 8 test will be held on Friday January 19, 2024 after school. The AMC 8 is a 25-question, 75-minute, multiple-choice examination in high school mathematics designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem-solving skills. The material covered on the AMC 8 includes topics up to 8th grade curriculum. Any student of Tays Junior High is allowed to register. If you would like to take the test, please sign up by Friday December 15, 2023 by clicking here or scanning the QR code below. For any questions, please contact our math instructional coach Mrs. Mack at RebeccaLMack@katyisd.org.
If you are unable to scan the QR code or the link does not work, you can register in the A+PayNGo app under Tays Junior High, Student Activities, and then Math Club
National Civics Bee
Calling all junior high students! Katy ISD is excited to partner with The Katy Area Chamber to host this year’s National Civics Bee! The Bee allows your students to share their thoughts, ideas, and voices about our community. It is also a way to increase their knowledge of civics. For more information on the essay topic, competition rules, and prizes, and for students to submit essays, visit:
https://www.katychamber.com/national-civics-bee/
Key Dates for 2023-24:
- November 13: Essay portal opens
- January 8: Essay portal closes
- April 2: Local Bees take place
Prize opportunities:
Each finalist will receive a certificate. In addition:
First Place: $500 cash prize
Second Place: $250 cash prize
Third Place: $125 cash prize
Library News
PTSA News
We need your help! We have over 10 spots that still need to be filled. We are looking for people to bring 3 dozen treats! Homemade is preferred, but not required. These treats can be any of your favorite Holiday recipes including cookies, brownies, cupcakes, bars, and homemade candy. The teachers are welcomed into the holiday themed LGI and given a bakers box to fill with their pick of treats! You can drop off your treats THE MORNING OF THE EVENT (Dec 7) between 8:45-10:00 AM, BUT if that doesn't work, you can also arrange a day-before OR early morning drop off with Beth Perry in Pine Mill Ranch, about 2 miles from Tays, just email hospitality@taysjhptsa.org
To sign up, visit https://signup.com/go/AqKNiDx
Upcoming Events
December 6, 2023
BB 7th Grade Girls BJH vs. TJH at BJH 5:15pm
BB 8th Grade Girls TJH vs. BJH at TJH 5:15pm
Band Winter Concert 7:00pm at OTHS PAC
December 7, 2023
Cheer Practice in LGI 7:00pm
PTSA Cookie Exchange for faculty/staff in LGI
Math Club in LGI 4:05pm
BB B Team Mid-Season Tournament 7th Grade at SJH - 8th Grade at HJH 5:15pm
December 8, 2023
Beginning Band Winter Open House in LGI during classes
December 9, 2023
BB Mid-Season Team B Tournament
Region Orchestra Clinic and Concert
December 11, 2023
CAT Meeting 5:00pm in LGI
December 12, 2023
Final Exams
December 13, 2023
Final Exams
December 14, 2023
Final Exams
December 15, 2023
Final Exams
Early Dismissal 1:05pm
End of Fall Semester
All Information below has previously been included in a TJH Update!
The Katy ISD Close Up: Founding of a Nation Trip has extended its deadline to December 1st. This would be a great Christmas present! If your 7th grade son or daughter is interested please contact Coach Parrish at kyleparrish@katyisd.org. There are only 40 spots left for the whole district, so don’t delay!
Katy ISD Close Up Trip
Clinic News
This is a friendly reminder to please keep students’ home if they are sick. With the upcoming holidays and changing weather, we are seeing more students come to school when they are sick. Please keep in mind that students who exhibit vomiting, diarrhea, or a fever≥ 100, must be excluded from school for 24 hours.
A doctor’s note does no supersede the 24 hour rule.
When and How to Wash Your Hands
https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html
How Germs Spread
Washing hands can keep you healthy and prevent the spread of respiratory and diarrheal infections. Germs can spread from person to person or from surfaces to people when you:
- Touch your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
- Prepare or eat food and drinks with unwashed hands
- Touch surfaces or objects that have germs on them
- Blow your nose, cough, or sneeze into hands and then touch other people’s hands or common objects
ATTN 6th grade parents: Tdap and MCV are required immunizations that are given at 11 years of age.
Please send updated copy of your immunization record to the Campus Nurse.
Please note: The immunization record must come from the medical provider and have the student’s name and date of birth on it.
Records can be emailed or faxed. See below.
Kimberly Wheeler, MSN, RN
Campus Nurse, Tays Junior High School
Office: 281-234-2414
Fax: 281-644-1946
KATY ISDIMMUNIZATION CLINIC
Monthly Clinics:
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Location:
Professional Development Annex
6301 South Stadium Lane
Katy, TX 77494
Enter using Pavilion Annex doors
No Appointments Necessary
Cost:1 Vaccine - $15, 2 Vaccines - $25, 3 Vaccines or more - $35
Accept Cash, Credit and Debit Card Payments
Optional Vaccines Available:
Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine will be available
at no cost while supply lasts.
Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine will be available for $15.
What to Bring:
"Parent Notification of Immunizations Due Form" from Campus Nurse
Personal Immunization Record
Insurance Card (if insured)
MEDICATIONS: Did you know? Students are not allowed to carry any medications on campus. If your student needs to carry emergency medications, please contact your Campus Nurse for Katy ISD forms.
Kimberly Wheeler, MSN, RN
Campus Nurse, Tays Junior High School
Office: 281-234-2414
Fax: 281-644-1946
2023-2024 Bell Schedule
School Appropriate Clothing
Additional information and specificity about the dress code can be found in the Katy ISD Discipline Management Plan and Student Code of Conduct on page vii. Click HERE for the Katy ISD Discipline Management information page.