OCTOBER PARENT NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER 2022-2023

Calendar
- 1:October is National Bully Prevention Month
- 2:Custodial Day
- 3:Campus Fundraiser ends today
- 3:7th football home 4:30
- 4:Light it Up RED for Dyslexia Day - Wear RED
- 5:Chick fil a Spirit Night PTO fundraiser 6:00
- 7:District Holiday
- 10:District Holiday
- 11:District Holiday
- 12:Students will receive ID Badges
- 12:7th Football home 4:30
- 17:7th Football home 4:30
- 18:Choir Concert at MHS 7:00 pm
- 19:Delayed Start day. School begins at 9:20 a.m.
- 19:Unity Day - wear ORANGE
- 20:Band Fundraiser begins
- 20:Progress reports - Check your parent portal on Skyward
- 21:Choir to MHS for Showtime
- 21:7th & 8th grade Dance 6-8 pm - Monster Mash Theme
- 24:Spirit & Red Ribbon Week - daily dress up TBA
- 25:PSAT
- 25:8th Football home 4:30 p.m.
- 25:Solo Choir @ MHS 3:15-8:00
- 26:MJH Pep Rally
- 27Picture Retakes rescheduled for Nov. 4
- 27:Pink Out Day! Wear all PINK
- 27:Volleyball home 4:30 p.m
- 28:MJH Band Night at MHS
- 31:Choir fundraiser begins
- 31:7th grade Bear vs OHJH at Big Stadium - Come out to support our BEARS!
A Message from the Administration
Just a reminder that ID Badges will be issued to all Secondary MISD students on Wednesday, Oct. 12. Students will need to wear their ID Badge each day to school so please help us remind students of this each morning. As our district grows, it is important that administrators and staff members can easily and quickly identify all individuals on campus. The ID badges will not only help our administrators and police officers easily identify students and staff, but help us effectively deal with individuals who are not authorized to be on campus.
Further details regarding campus expectations and policies surrounding the ID Badges will be shared soon. Thank you for partnering with us as we begin this important safety feature to all student in MISD.
A Message from the Counselors
October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. Addressing and preventing bullying is something that everyone can do, every day. Educators can work hard to create a safe, supportive learning environment and a classroom culture of positivity, inclusiveness, and respect. Parents and caregivers can talk with their children about their school AND digital life and the many roles students can play in bullying while communicating their expectations about appropriate behavior. Children who experience or witness bullying can reach out to a trusted adult to discuss it and get support. If cyberbullying is occurring, capture screenshots, report it, and block the people who are bullying. Taking a break from social media can also provide time for children to engage in other activities that have positive benefits.
During this month, counselors will be visiting with our students to discuss positive and healthy friendships and character traits that demonstrate kindness, courage, and inclusion.
UNITY DAY: On Oct. 19, MJH will celebrate Unity Day, as we wear ORANGE to unite together to take a stand against bullying.
Tressie Stewart: 6th grade
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Barbara Gagliano: 7th grade
936-276-3321
Lesa Dunbar: 8th Grade
936-276-3322
A Note from the Librarian:
Fri., Oct 14 lunchtime bingo
Thurs., Oct. 27 Harry Potter club 2:45-3:30
Shelley Smith, MJH Librarian
Sheila Gagliano, MJH Library Assistant
Follow the MISD libraries on Twitter: @MISD_Libraries
CAMPUS FUNDRAISER ENDS MONDAY!
Parents,
we are excited to be bringing our Annual fundraiser to an end on Monday Oct. 3rd. Our students participated by enrolling in our program with their cell phones and texting family and family friends a donation link. The students have the opportunity to score some prizes based on their donation totals as well: $100 Hat Pass, $300 a hoodie and the top boy and girl from each grade will win a chick fila lunch for them and 3 of their friends.
Donations close on Oct 3rd. Please ask your child about it and help them with one last big push! These donations will go towards helping us purchase student laptop carts for our classrooms. We appreciate any donation; no amount too big or small!!! Thank you to all that have already donated. It’s a great day to be a Bear?
SEPTEMBER ROCKSTARS! CONGRATULATIONS TO...

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7th & 8th grade Dance: Oct. 21

WALKATHON FOR HUNGER: OCT 15 AT MJH

RED RIBBON SPIRIT WEEK - OCT. 24-28
Celebrate Life - Live Drug Free!
There are fun days ahead for our annual Red Ribbon Spirit Week! Each day we will have a dress up theme. Our Pep Rally will be Wednesday, Oct. 26 with a country theme this year, so the student body will compete on which grade level has the most spirit that day. More info on dress each daily theme coming soon!
We support healthy, drug free kids!
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FALL Sports Information:
JR HIGH ATHLETICS:
- Football: For questions, please contact greg.faigle@misd.org
- Cross Country: For questions, please contact nathan.hutchinson@misd.org
- Volleyball: For questions, please contact lauren.hightower@misd.org
GIRLS ATHLETICS:
Girls Athletics website: http://schools.misd.org/page/laurenhightower-mjhgirlsathletics
BOYS ATHLETICS:
Boys Athletics website: http://schools.misd.org/page/GregFaigle-MJH%20Boys%20Athletics
2021-2022 YEARBOOK
Buy Your Yearbook at Balfour.com. The price will go up on November 1st.
Washington D.C./Williamsburg Trip for 8th graders!
Washington D.C./Williamsburg Trip for 8th graders!
Meeting Details: September 19, 5:30, MJH Band Hall
Plan on attending an informational meeting to learn about the all-inclusive trip to DC/Williamsburg in June 2023. The trip is customized to include places that your student learns about during their 8th grade year in U.S. History. The earlier you decide to enroll, the lower your monthly payments will be.
For specific questions, email pegi.morgan@misd.orgLunch 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. 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.
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