Pack Leader News
October 17 - 22, 2016 by John A. Bojescul
Upcoming Parent Meeting for Boys' Basketball
Dear Students and Parents,
As you know football season is coming to an end and basketball will be starting soon after. The parent meeting for boys’ basketball will be Thursday, October 27th, beginning at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. At the meeting we will be going over the information you will need for the boys basketball season. Anybody wanting to participate in boys’ basketball must have a current physical and medical history on file in the coaches’ office, along with having completed the online participation forms before they can be allowed to tryout. Tryouts will begin Wednesday, November 2nd. The 7th grade will begin promptly at 6:20 am. Gym doors will open at 6:00am. Tryouts will begin at 1:30 and end at 3:30, Wednesday November 2nd due to early dismissal, for the 8th grade. The 8th grade will begin promptly after school and end at 5:30 on Thursday and Friday, November 3rd and 4th. Tryouts will conclude on Friday, November 4th for boys’ basketball. If you have any questions please contact the boys coaches office.
Thank you,
Monroe Meador
Athletic Coordinator
Tejeda Middle School
State Accountability Summary Report
The State target scores for each index are: 60% for Index 1, 30 for Index 2, 26 for Index 3 and 13 for Index 4. We achieved the following scores: 92% for Index 1, 43 for Index 2, 55 for Index 3, and 69 for Index 4.
Our campus also received three Distinction Designations in the following areas: Academic Achievement in Social Studies, Top 25% Closing Performance Gaps, and Postsecondary Readiness.
Although we have some areas to continue our focus on improving student academic achievement, I am very proud of our students' academic performance on last year's STAAR and EOC exams. Go Timberwolves!
You can access a copy of this summary report by clicking on the link below.
Online Sales
Register for School Cash Online to make purchases online for things like field trips, spirit wear, and activity fees. No need to take out cash, you can shop online from the comfort of your own home.
Go to the URL below and click "Get Started Today!"
neisd.schoolcashonline.com
College Night 2016
- Over 100 colleges and universities will be available to help plan your future!
- Topics covered: Admissions, Majors, Housing and Extracurricular Activities
- Parent Financial Aid Sessions at 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm, and 7:30 pm at Piper Bass Student Center
- Free shuttles offered between Piper Bass and Blossom Athletic Center
- Food trucks will be on site.
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." Winston Churchill.
PTA Reflections Contest Entries Needed!
“What is Your Story?” - Showcase your talent and individualism! Enter the 2016-2017 National PTA Reflections Program.
CLICK HERE OF REFLECTIONS FLYER
DEADLINE EXTENDED to Friday, 10/28!
What is the Reflections Program?
A PTA sponsored contest for creativity expressed through the arts. Works are judged on a rubric using creativity, originality and mastery of media, but most importantly, on the interpretation of theme.
What are the Rules?
- Parents, friends and teachers CANNOT help you. Your project must be yours alone. Complete rules can be found online under STUDENT FORMS & RULES at: http://www.txpta.org/programs/reflections/participate/
- The student or at least one person from their primary household must be a current member of the Local PTA/PTSA where the student is participating.
- All entries must include a title and an artist statement. The artist statement communicates what inspired the work, how it relates to the theme, and the content of the work. The statement must include 10-100 words.
ENTRIES are DUE in the library OCTOBER 28, 2016!!!
Questions? Please contact Marisa Estavillo at mestavillo2@me.com
Upcoming Spinal Screening for 8th Graders
This Week's Activities & Events
- 8th Grade Science Professional Development all day
- Leadership Team Meeting w/department leaders, 7:30 am in MPR
- Scholastic Book Fair, 7:45 am - 4:30 pm in library
Tuesday, October 18th
- 6th Grade Math Professional Development 1/2 day a.m.
- 8th Grade Social Studies Professional Development all day
- Reading SSI Professional Development all day
- MS Prinicpals' Meeting, 7:30 am - 9:00 am in MPR
- Scholastic Book Fair, 7:45 am - 4:30 pm in library
- Football versus Bush, 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm; 7th at Bush, 8th at Tejeda
Wednesday, October 19th
- 7th Grade Math Professional Development 1/2 day
- TELPAS Linguistic Accommodations due
- Scholastic Book Fair, 7:45 am - 4:30 pm in library
- Cookie Dough Deliver, 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm in cafeteria
Thursday, October 20th
- 8th Grade Algebra I Professional Development 1/2 day
- Scholastic Book Fair, 7:45 am - 4:30 pm in library
- Volleyball verus Lopez, 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm; 7th at Lopez, 8th at Tejeda
Friday, October 21st
- First Quarter Report Card Distribution
- Scholastic Book Fair, 7:45 am - 4:30 pm in library
- Choir Concert, 6:30 pm in cafeteria
Saturday, October 22nd
- End of Year Volleyball Tournament, 7th at White, 8th at Eisenhower
- UIL Academic Practice Meet, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm at Garner
PTA News!
TEJEDA PTA LIFE MEMBER AWARD-Nominations due 10/31: Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond? Nominate a staff member, parent, or community member for this very special award. CLICK HERE FOR LIFE MEMBER FORM
BE A VOLUNTEER: If you would like to be included on our 2016-2017 Tejeda Volunteer E-mail list, please complete the 2016-2017 Tejeda PTA Volunteer Google Form to receive e-mails from SignUp.com about all Tejeda volunteer opportunities. Anyone interested in volunteering this year, must complete the form to receive the e-mails. If you have not volunteered on a NEISD campus before or in the last 12 months, please visit http://www.neisd.net/vol/index.html to become DPS cleared.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: We need volunteers for the following events, so please sign up on SignUp.com
- Copy Room Volunteers (Monday- Friday): http://signup.com/go/9LdzK2
- Library Volunteers (Monday- Friday): http://signup.com/go/H6rKwy
- Book Fair Volunteers, 10/14-10/21: http://signup.com/go/ny8XrZ
- Cookie Dough Sorting/Delivery, 10/19: http://signup.com/go/iSJkg3
- Red Riboon Week Volunteers, 10/21-10/31: http://signup.com/go/zugvX8
BOOK FAIR: Stop by the Book Fair this week, 10/17-10/12, to purchase books and more. Come and support the library!
BACK THE FUTURE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT EVENT, 11/5, 9-1 PM: Engage your family in fitness, wellness, and fun at the NEISD Sports Park! This FREE event includes: School Spirit Fun Run @ 9:15 AM, live DJ, games, Health Fair, food prep demos, fitness demos, food trucks, door prizes, and more! Wear your school spirit shirt!
PVSA (Presidential Volunteer Service Award): It’s never too early to start logging your volunteer hours into the PVSA (www.presidentialserviceawards.gov) website. Parents, each student in your household needs a separate email address and password to begin logging hours. Also, if your student is new to Tejeda please change the Record of Service Key to Tejeda’s key: FCD-43444. Instructions are located on the PTA website. For questions please contact Cameron Weirbach at camweirbach@gmail.com.
For more info, please visit www.tejedapta.com and follow us on Facebook-Frank Tejeda Middle School PTA.
October Birthdays!
Happy birthday to Mr. Zach Schuler! Hope you have a wonderful day!