Moorhead Junior High
March 2024 Newsletter
SMART TAG for Bus riders
SMART tag Information: If you need more information on SMART tag for your students please click on the following links.
https://www.conroeisd.net/transportation/smart-tag/
https://www.conroeisd.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/smart_tag_rfid_basics.pdf
Congratulations!
Your dedication, passion, and commitment to education inspire your students and all of those that surround you. Thank you for a job well done.
Important Dates - March 10 and March 20
March 10 is the last day of the 9 weeks. We will NOT have early release that day.
March 20 is a student holiday. Students return to school on March 21.
2023-2024 Calendar
The 2023-2024 School Calendar has been approved by the school board.
No School - March 13 - 20
Spring Break this year is March 13 - 20.
Moorhead Students of the Month
I would like to congratulate the following students on being selected as the Moorhead Students of the Month by our staff:
Vanessa R.
Lizbeth M.
Josias G.
Leslie G.
The Moorhead Dazzlers competed at the state contest at College Park High School on March 5. Our girls have worked so hard on their three group dances and their hard work paid off! Our dance team earned the following awards:
Lyrical - Platinum, 1st runner up, outstanding choreography
Novelty - Platinum, 1st runner up, outstanding choreography, outstanding performance quality
Pom - Platinum, 1st runner up, outstanding choreography
2nd runner up state medium dance team
13th runner up overall out of 130 dances
Don't forget to pay your child's fees and fines
Please check your student's School Cash Account, https://conroeisd.schoolcashonline.com/ and the Library for any fines and fees they may have. All fees must be paid by May 6th, any non-paid fees and fines could result in your student not being able to participate in year-end activities including the year end dance, fieldtrips, or any other school activities.
Band, Orchestra, Choir, Wildlife, Boys & Girls Athletics, and Boys & Girls PE are just a few of the classes that usually have class fees attached to them.
Please check with Ms. Porter, our Librarian, for any lost book fees or Library fines you may have, the number to the Library is 936-709-2521.
Thank you,
Mrs. Sherry McGrath
936-709-2419
Required Immunizations for Incoming Seventh Graders
If you are a parent or guardian of an incoming seventh grader of 2023-2024, please be aware Texas state law requires all students to have a State of Texas Moral/Religious exemption form OR paperwork indicating receipt of the flowing immunizations before they can begin the first day of school:
TDAP
MCV
2022-2023 PTO Meetings
Each year our PTO host a number of meetings were we address important issues for our parents, guardians, and students. PTO members help our school by:
- Volunteering at our many different school activities
- Organizing fund raisers
- Planning staff meals and special treat days
- Supporting teachers and students in the classroom
Please contact Mr. Garcia if you would like to serve on our PTO! regarcia@conroeisd.net
Protect your child from the dangers of the Internet!
Please invest in a monitoring app like Soaring Safe.
or
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!
7th and 8th Grade STAAR Test Schedule
April 26 - STAAR 8 ELA
May 2 - STAAR 8 Science
May 3 - STAAR 8 History
May 9 - STAAR 7 Math
May 10 - STAAR 8 Math
Eat Breakfast at School!
Weekly Prize Winners
Congratulations!
Thanks for doing a great job in class!
Vaping Awareness for Parents/Guardians
Considerations if Your Child is Bringing AIRPODS to School
Congratulations!
Great job Moorhead Cheer!
Go Texan Parade 2023!
KIDCHAT Anonymous Tipline
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 1-800-kid-chat.
2023 Special Olympics
DOES YOUR CHILD NEED HELP WITH HOMEWORK?
The Student Success Center (SSC) opened Monday, September 16th. The SSC is open Monday through Thursdays from 4:05 – 5:10. Students staying after school for tutorials can be picked up by the bus ramp or can ride the late bus home. Late buses depart Moorhead at 5:15pm.
Student Success Center Expectations
· Long before 4:00pm students should know how they are getting home (car or late bus); in other words, they do not decide at 4:00 that they need to stay for SSC.
· 4:05 – Students line up at the 7th grade library door, extending towards the cafeteria; whether they hear a dismissal announcement or not, they are released from class at 4:05 (no earlier) for SSC. They should not arrive later than 4:15.
· Students hand SSC facilitator on duty their official, teacher signed SSC pass.
· Students sign in on one of the iPads.
· Students begin working quietly at the appropriate subject area table until tutors arrive.
· Electronic devices are not allowed unless a tutor or SSC facilitator has given permission to use them.
· Students must ask the SSC facilitator for permission to use the restroom.
· Car riders are dismissed at 5:05pm and late bus riders are dismissed at 5:10pm.
Communities in Schools (CIS)
Moorhead Junior High has a Communities in Schools (CIS) Social Services Coordinator, Ms. Emily Adamo. Ms. Adamo is on campus daily and is available to help with the basic needs of our students. Some of 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. Adamo directly at (936)709-2449.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance is one of the main indicators of student success. The first bell rings at 8:35am and class instruction starts at 8:40am. If your child is absent please be sure to turn in a note from your health care provider.
State law requires that students must be in attendance for a minimum of 90% of the instructional days for which they are enrolled during a school year in order to be promoted. The law goes on to state that it is the parent’s duty to monitor the students’ attendance and require the student to attend school.
Regular school attendance is important. Please make vacation arrangements during holidays and weekend to avoid students missing important classroom instruction. The last day of school for the Fall semester if Dec. 19th. Thanksgiving break is Nov. 25 – Nov. 29.
Parent and Student Access Center
Parents and guardians have free access to Parent Access Center via www.conroeisd.net . This portal gives complete access to student grades, attendance, tardies, discipline, STAAR scores, and other information. This tool can also give parents and guardians the opportunity to set thresholds where you will be emailed scores of each assignment. Students also have the same access via Student Access Center.
TAE – Teacher Achieving Excellence is a great opportunity to recognize a teacher that is making a difference in your child’s life. The electronic award can be created and sent through Parent Access. An email will be sent to the teacher as well as campus administrators.
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.