Moorhead Junior High
April 2024 Newsletter
Spring Lockdown Drill
We will conduct our second semester lockdown drill the week of April 8.
National Junior Honor Society Applications
The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) elevates a school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship and helps middle-level students develop the knowledge and skills to become well-rounded student leaders in their school, community, and beyond.
Requirements:
- Minimum 85 average in all classes
- Completed application
- Teacher recommendation forms completed by 5 current teachers
Applications are available in the front office and in 7th grade counseling office with Ms. Hinds.
Applications are due to Mr. Matthews by April 18th.
The NJHS induction ceremony will be held on May 14, 2024 at 6:30pm in the Moorhead cafeteria.
Moorhead Band News
Nice Job Symphonic Band!
Sweepstakes trophy!
MJH Panther Band!
Congratulations to our Symphonic band!
On March 27th, these amazing kiddos went and performed at their Concert and Sight-Reading contest at Willis High school and got a one on stage and a one in sightreading. These top scores earned them the TOP AWARD with is a SWEEPSTAKES!! I am so very proud of all the work these kids have put into preparing for their contest and we could tell by their reactions today that they are so very proud of themselves as well!
- Mrs. Hererra
Yearbook information
Don't forget to order your Yearbook!
Please include this graphic and link in the newsletter.
Buy your yearbook before it's too late! Order here: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/2751035/Moorhead-Junior-High-School/2024-Yearbook/20230727042729113153/CATALOG_SHOP/
2024 Moorhead Jr. High Father/Daughter Dance
Dazzler Tryout information
Moorhead Students Volunteer at the Special Olympics
Moorhead Students Volunteer at the Special Olympics
Moorhead Jr. High Lady Basketball Team for taking your Saturday and volunteering for the athletes! Thank you, Coach Bartell!
Moorhead Jr. High Nation Junior Honer Society for taking your Saturday and volunteering for the athletes! Thank you, Sheila Pirella(NJHS Sponsor)
Moorhead Jr. High Ambassador Awards
Moorhead Ambassadors
Each year our campus selects one educator, one student, and one paraprofessional who are deserving of the Conroe ISD Ambassador Award.
I am so proud to announce that our Conroe ISD Ambassador Award winners were recognized by school board vice president, Theresa Wagaman, and our Superintendent, Dr. Curtis Null!
Teacher winner - Jessica Stark
Paraprofessional winner - Candelaria Cuellar
Student winner - Asa Selph
The School Heart Award went to Mrs. Sherry McGrath!
Each award recipient had family members present to surprise them! It was a great experience!
2024 CISD Hispanic Achievement Awards
Attendance
A note from Nurse Toni
Required Immunizations for Incoming Seventh Graders
If you are a parent or guardian of an incoming seventh grader, please be aware Texas state law requires that all students have a State of Texas Moral/Religious exemption form on file OR paperwork indicating receipt of the flowing immunizations before they can begin the first day of school:
TDAP
MCV
Moorhead Jr. High Students of the Month
March Students of the Month
The following students were selected by the faculty as our March Students of the Month! Each student will receive a delicious Canes Box lunch!
Allena K.
Saphire C.
David S.
River P.
Important Dates
Student vs. Staff Soccer game
The students will take on the staff on May 3 during our annual Staff vs. Student game!
7th and 8th Grade STAAR Test Schedule
April 16 - 7th Grade Reading STAAR
April 17 - 8th Grade Reading STAAR
April 23 - 8th Grade Science STAAR
April 24 - 8th Grade History STAAR
May 1 - 7th Grade Math STAAR
May 2 - 8th Grade Math STAAR
Final Exam Schedule
Final Exams are May 21 - 23 this year.
May 21 - 1st, 3rd, and 5th period exams
May 22 - 2nd, 4th, 6th period exams
May 23 - 7th period final exam - Early Release 1pm
We ask that students leave their backpacks at home on May 22 and 23.
April and May Events
April
4/1 - No School - Holiday
4/6 - Moorhead Community Health Fair (Sat. 10am -2pm)
4/11 - CISD Hispanic Achievement Award ceremony - 5:30pm at College Park High School
4/12 - Choir Region Auditions
4/13 - Choir Region Auditions
4/16 - 7th Grade Reading STAAR test
4/17 - 8th Grade Reading STAAR test
4/18 - Make up testing
4/18 - 4/19 - Band UIL contest
4/19 - No School - Staff Development Day
4/19 - 4/20 - Moorhead Soccer Tournament
4/23 - 8th Grade Science STAAR test
4/24 - 8th Grade History STAAR test
4/25 - Make up STAAR testing
4/26 - 4/27 Choir UIL contest
MAY
5/2 - 8th grade Math STAAR
5/3 - Make up testing
5/3 - Staff V Student Soccer game
5/7 - Girls in Engineering competition
5/8 - Moorhead Skate Night
5/9 - Orchestra Concert
5/10 - Orchestra contest at Davis High School
5/10 - Athletics Department Talent show
5/13 - 8th grade field day
5/14 - National Junior Honor Society ceremony - 6:30pm
5/15 - 7th Grade Awards ceremony - 10am
5/16 - 8th Grade Awards ceremony - 10am
5/16 - Yearbook signing party 3pm
5/17 - Fine Arts department field trip to Big Rivers
5/17 - End of Year Dance - 6pm - 9pm
5/20 - Pep Rally
5/21 - Final Exams
5/22 - Final Exams
5/23 -Final Exams / early dismissal 1pm
2024-2025 Calendar
The 2024-2025 School Calendar has been approved by the school board.
Moorhead Student Incentive Winners!
Athletics Department News
It is very important that as many students get their physical before school starts in August. Students planning to participate in athletics, color guard, cheer, dance, and ROTC will need a physical on file to participate.
- Moorhead Coaching staff
Communities in School News
Communities in Schools (CIS)
Moorhead Junior High has a Communities in Schools (CIS) Social Services Coordinator, Ms. Wendy Kardorff. Ms. Kardorff is on campus daily and is available to help with the basic needs of our students. Some of the resources offered by our CIS counselor include:
· Food Pantry (shelf stable items as well as fresh food when available)
· Clothing
· School Supplies
· Lunch groups (by invitation)
· Holiday assistance
· Weekend food assistance
The CIS office is located inside the small gym. You may request assistance by contacting Ms. Kardorff directly at (936)709-2449.
Counselor's Corner
Moorhead Counseling Resources
A Note from Officer Quiller
Protect your child from the dangers of the Internet!
Did you know you can block inappropriate content FREE on your child's Iphone?
IOS/Apple users can go to:
Settings
then scroll down to USE SCREEN TIME PASSCODE (it's in blue) Set a passcode only you know.
Then go back up to:
Screen Time
Content & Privacy Restrictions (Set restrictions here)
Content Restrictions (Set more restrictions here)
You are done!
Considerations if Your Child is Bringing AIRPODS to School
Airpods, and similar devices, are popular accessories for teens all over the country. They are small, discreet, and very easily lost or stolen. Trying to track down Airpods is something we do every day. Although we try very hard, we cannot magically make them reappear. If you are providing these very expensive and small devices for your child, you are encouraged to make sure you feel comfortable with your child’s ability to keep up with them realizing these are the most difficult item to recover of all if lost or stolen.
Anonymous Alerts
Conroe ISD will continue implementation of the Anonymous Alerts – anti bullying app. Anonymous Alerts is a patented student anti-bullying app that helps combat bullying and other negative activity in schools by empowering students to come forward to help themselves and other students. Social and peer pressures are some of the hardest obstacles for students to overcome, now they can report bullying and safety issues quickly using Anonymous Alerts mobile app.
Students or parents in the school community can anonymously submit alerts about suspicious activity, safety threats, bullying, alcohol or drug use, harassment, family issues, school shooter, campus safety concerns, and self-harm issues to school administrators or counselors. The app is free from the Apple Store, Google Play store, and the Chrome store. Students will still have the option to call Kid Chat to report anything at 1-888-kid-chat.
The Conroe Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.
For information about Title IX rights or Section 504/ADA rights, contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA coordinator at 3205 W. Davis, Conroe, TX 77304; (936) 709-7752.