MJH PARENT NEWSLETTER
FEBRUARY 2023
CALENDAR
- 1:Progress Reports today
- 1:MJH Counselors present course selection to 8th graders
- 2:Girls Basketball home game 4:30 pm
- 2:5th graders visit MJH from 9-10:30 "Welcome Rally"
- 2:MHS Counselors at all lunches to assist 8th grade with course questions
- 3:Lockdown drill
- 3:MHS Counselors at all lunches to assist 8th grade course questions
- 3:PTO Candy Gram Sales
- 6:Bookfair all week in library
- 6:Parent Night #1 Substance Abuse at MISD Board Room 6:00 p.m.
- 6:6th Dance ticket on sale at all lunches/Candy and Drink drive in car rider line all week
- 7:Pep Rally - we will be on pep rally schedule
- 8:Late Arrival Day 9:20 a.m.
- 9:Spirit Wear Sales at basketball game
- 9:Boys Basketball home game 4:30 pm
- 10:6th grade Mardi Gras Dance 6:00-8:00 p.m.
- 11:OAP rehearsal 8:30-12:00 at MJH
- 13:UIL Theater play at MHS 7:00 p.m.
- 14:PTO Meeting 8:45 in library
- 15:Spring pictures/Fire Drill
- 16:OAP UIL Competition at Lynn Lucus
- 16:boys Basketball game 4:30 pm
- 17:District PD/Student Holiday
- 17:Random Acts of Kindness day
- 20:Student/Staff Holiday
- 21:6th gr. choir rehearsal 2:45-4:30 pm
- 21:Jr. Belles perform at A&M basketball game
- 21:Boys and girls track practices start today
- 25:Jr. Belles Danceline Competition at MHS
- 27:5th 6 weeks begins
- 28:6th gr choir concert: 80's Pop Show! 6:00 pm at MJH
A MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATION
We want to recognize the great effort and support we are seeing at MJH by our students meeting the MISD districts badge expectation! Students have taken ownership by wearing custom lanyards, and they've shown great responsibility by wearing their badges correctly around their neck all day. This has created an extra layer of confidence that MISD is doing everything it can to increase awareness about the importance of school safety. Please continue to talk with your student and remind them how important it is that they are following our district's expectation of every student is wearing their IDs correctly all day long. If a student forgets their badge, they can get a printed temporary badge when they first arrive at school. The first 3 temporary badges are free, however, additional temporary badges printed will result in badge lunch detention. We also have lanyards and badge sleeves for sale in the library if a student needs those items. If a student loses their badge, they will have to get a new badge printed from the library for $3.00.
BADGE INFORMATION: Replacement cost
Temporary Badge (Sticker) first 3 are free
Badge and Lanyard $5
Badge $3
Lanyard $2
Thank you for continuing to encourage your student to wear their badges to school every day.
A MESSAGE FROM THE COUNSELORS
Tressie Stewart: 6th grade
936-276-3320
Barbara Gagliano: 7th grade
936-276-3321
Lesa Dunbar: 8th Grade
936-276-3322
A MESSAGE FROM THE LIBRARIANS
After spring break, parents will be able to pay library fines/lost book fines through My School Bucks. Please contact Ms. Smith for more information.
The spring book fair will be Feb. 6-10. It will be open every day from 7:00-3:00. You can set up an eWallet account for your child at scholastic.com/fair. Students with eWallets will get a VIP viewing the morning of Feb. 6. Please contact Ms. Smith for more information.
Shelley Smith
936-276-3367 MJH
Follow the MISD libraries on Twitter: @MISD_Libraries
LATE ARRIVAL DAY: FEBRUARY 8
MISDEF SPRING SOIREE
You are invited to join the MISD Education Foundation at their largest fundraiser of the year, the Spring Soiree, presented by Pogue Construction. This year, the event will be held at The Luminaire on Friday, April 21, 2023 from 6pm-10:30pm and the theme is “Tropical Nights!” - Casual dress, hula skirts and Hawaiian shirts encouraged.
The Education Foundation hopes you will make plans to attend - you can purchase your tickets or reserved table by click on the this link.
https://misdef.planningpod.com/
If you have any questions about ticket purchases, sponsorships and supporting the Education Foundation's efforts through the Spring Soiree, please contact Tiffany Ortiz at tiffany@montgomeryisdef.org.
Parent Night #1: Substance Abuse Feb. 6
Random Acts of Kindness Day Feb. 17
UIL ACADEMICS COMING UP!
When we get back in January, students may begin signing up for UIL Academics in the cafeteria for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.
There are many events that you may compete in. Practice times will be organized and set up by the UIL event coaches. The competition will be held at Magnolia Jr. High this year. Events are:
- Speaking and Writing
- Art, Spelling, Calculator Applications, Science, and Maps/Graphs/and Charts
- Math, Number Sense, Dictionary Skills, Listening Skills, Chess, Social Studies
6th-grade UIL coordinator- Christie Ducharme Christie.Ducharme@misd.org
7th and 8th-grade UIL coordinator- Tammy Lumpkin Tamara.Lumpkin@misd.org
MJH ATHLETICS
JR HIGH ATHLETICS:
- Basketball/Track: For questions, please contact greg.faigle@misd.org
- Cross Country: For questions, please contact nathan.hutchinson@misd.org
- Basketball/Track: For questions, please contact lauren.hightower@misd.org
- Golf: For questions, please contact trevorseabrook@misd.org
- Tennis: For questions, please contact brittany.wallace@misd.org (Tennis tryouts begin March 20th. All practices will be in Walden.)
- Girls Soccer: For questions, please contact theresa.carrion@misd.org
- Boys Soccer: For questions, please contact greg.faigle@misd.org
GIRLS ATHLETICS:
Girls Athletics website: https://montgomeryjh.misd.org/for_students/athletic_information/girls_athletics
BOYS ATHLETICS:
Boys Athletics website: https://montgomeryjh.misd.org/for_students/athletic_information/boy_s_athletics
***a reminder that a completed physical and the completed Rank One information must be on file to tryout for sports.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TEACHER & STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTH OF...
DECEMBER TEACHER OF THE MONTH: MR. REINHOLZ, 6th grade math
JANUARY TEACHER OF THE MONTH: MR. YATES, Art teacher
JANUARY STAFF OF THE MONTH: MRS. CARTER, Care program paraprofessional
Lunch Visitors
A friendly reminder, we do not have an open lunch policy so please do not order food for your child from outside vendors to be delivered to the school during the school day (i.e. Uber Eats, Grub Hub, Door Dash, or any kind of delivery service). This is a safety concern that disrupts the educational process within our community and random people delivering food is not part of our safety plan. In addition, please do not not bring or share lunches with other students due to safety, medical concerns, allergies, etc. We do have a parent lunch table now for parents to eat lunch with their student and a friend.
Parent Drop Off Table: If your child forgets their lunch, we have a parent drop off table in the front foyer for you to drop off lunches. Please let your child know you have brought their lunch to school.
New Campus Meal Viewer and Cafeteria Charges
The Child Nutrition Department has moved to a new website to display menus for students and parents. The website it MealViewer, here is the link - https://schools.mealviewer.com/district/Montgomery%20ISD,%20TX
Parents can set accounts for students to alert them when their favorite meals are being served in the cafeteria, what foods contain their students’ allergens, and so much more!!
MISD has an easy online way for you to keep your child’s account. Go to the MISD webpage and click on the left tab “Child Nutrition Info”. Then click “MySchoolBucks.com.”
Parents will be encouraged to make prepayments on students’ accounts using my school bucks, cash or checks to avoid cash transactions during meal service.
MJH Parent/Student Handbook
The Parent-Student Handbook will be available on the MJH website. We encourage you to become familiar with the information contained in the handbook. Forms such as Release of Picture/Directory Information, Medication for the Nurse, Change of Address/Phone Number, and Technology Agreement are found at the back of the Handbook.
Transportation
We ask that you make every effort to request transportation changes prior to 1:30 p.m. in order for us to be certain that your student leaves in the correct manner. You may make changes by:
- Sending a note with your child;
MJH CAR RIDER LINE/BUS POLICY
Due to the continued growth of MISD, we will no longer allow extra riders to ride the bus routes. Only registered riders will be allowed on the bus routes. We highly encourage students to car-pool to school due to the high volume of traffic and limited parking during the morning hours.
Attendance
Regular school attendance is one of the most important indicators of school success. Students who attend school regularly not only improve their chances of being academically successful, but it builds strong relationships with their peers and teachers. We know there are a wide variety of reasons that a student must be absent. Communication is Key! Always send in a note, either parent or doctor. Making school aware at the start of the absences is helpful. Attendance office can be notified via email, fax, or submitting online in Skyward. Skyward will only accept present day and future dates. You may also send a note with your student when they return. Absence notes will be accepted within 3 days of the Six Week grading period. If your student will be absent multiple days, please communicate with your child's teachers via email. Please visit our school website to stay up to date on the most current Covid-19 protocols. https://www.misd.org/return_to_school_plan Our teachers provide challenging, hands-on learning experiences that engage our students' minds and hearts! We miss your student when they are not here, and your student misses outstanding learning opportunities and valuable teacher/peer interactions when they are not present in class. Attendance office contact:
MJH PTO
PTO updates:
2/3 Candy gram sales
2/9 Spirit wear sales at the boys basketball game
2/6 - 2/10 Dance ticket sales and candy & drink drive in the car rider line
2/10 6th grade dance - Mardi Gras theme
2/14 PTO meeting
If you have any question, please contact Trivenia Sharp on our PTO Facebook page.
Montgomery Junior High School
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Location: 19000 Stewart Creek Road, Montgomery, TX, USA
Phone: 936-276-3300
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