Counselor's Corner
6th Grade News
Junior High Info
We are well into October, and the calendar is beginning to fill with Junior High dates. On Friday, your student should have come home with a blue flyer announcing Junior High Magnet Information Meetings for Westwood (Nov.11) and West (Nov.18). I strongly encourage you to attend both meetings, even if you are certain about which Junior High you want your child to attend. Both have new and interesting programs. Arm yourself with all the facts before making a final decision! Registering early for the meetings (see back of blue flyer) will speed up the check-in process the day of the meetings.
Social Media
Guidance
Important Dates
Red Ribbon Week: Respect Yourself! Don't Use Drugs!
October 23 - 30, 2015
Monday
Use Your Head! Don’t Do Drugs!
Crazy hair day
Tuesday
Put a cap on Drugs!
Wear a hat
Wednesday
Show Your Quirky, Drug-Free Side!
Wear mismatch clothes
Thursday
Give Drugs a Rest!
Wear your pajamas
Friday
We Have Too Much Character to Use Drugs!
Dress up as your favorite character
6th Grade Ability Test
Letters were sent home last week. All 6th graders, unless they tested last Spring, will take the Ability Test, which may lead them to GT courses in junior high.
Duke TIP Parent Meeting
Administration Building Auditorium
Parents of qualifying students received letters last week. Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch also qualify for a tuition waiver. If you need a tuition waiver, contact Megan Daniel, your school counselor.
Be The Change: Create a Legacy
MST was selected to participate in Be the Change this year. We are excited to participate in this wonderful program! Be the Change will impact our students in the following ways:
- · Encourage understanding among different groups of students
- · Promote acceptance of individual differences and backgrounds
- · Develop and strengthen classroom community
- · Increase teamwork
- · Reduce bullying behaviors
- · Create an opportunity for your 6th graders to leave a positive legacy for your school
WWJH Magnet Information Meeting
Westwood Junior High
7630 Arapaho Rd, Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-3600
West Magnet Information Meeting
West Junior High
1309 Holly Dr, Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3700
Attitude of Gratitude
College & Career Readiness Event
Richardson High School
Megan Daniel
Email: Megan.Daniel@RISD.org
Location: 450 Abrams Road, Richardson, TX, United States
Phone: 469-593-7311