Last week we had our High School Parent Panel for our incoming 9th grade parents. Thank you to everyone who joined us. We hope you left with enough information to help you start your HS journey.

We would like to extend our gratitude to our VP of Programs Allison Lindberg for organizing the event, as well as to our incredible panel of parent volunteers who shared their knowledge and suggestions: Kate Clarke, Vicky Georgas, Maite McCollam, Melinda Robinson and to Ben Simiskey, PTSA President at SLHS for joining us.

BDJH PTA

The BDJH PTA is looking for leaders for the upcoming school year. Please fill out the Google form below to nominate yourself or someone else for a position. If nominating another person, please get his/her permission first.

Positions vary from Elected officer positions such as President or VP Programs to positions such as Spirit Wear, Workroom, Hospitality and many more.

Contact Margarita Paolinetti with any questions about positions. bdjhptapresident@gmail.com

Nominations are due February 15.

Please help BDJH share some BEAR necessities with our friends at Katy JH.

A tradition at BDJH is to collect NEW small games and $10 restaurant gift cards for gifts for students in need at our Sister School, Katy Junior High (students are identified by KJH counselors).

Please consider donating $10 restaurant gift cards to any of the following restaurants:

• Whataburger
• Chick-fil-a
• McDonald's
• Sonic

Small or travel size games are available at HEB Plus (isle 29), Target, Walmart or Amazon. Some ideas to purchase are:

• Uno
• Sushi Go
• Magnetic Checkers
• Clue Card Game
• SmartGames IQ Six Pro
• Minecraft Magnetic Travel Puzzle

If you are too busy to shop, then please consider a monetary donation (Cash or Visa card only) or through our website and we will be happy to do the shopping for you (just click on the link below).

During this week and until next Tuesday, all Gift cards, small games and monetary donations may be dropped off in the front office. There will be a drop box, labeled ANGEL BEAR, at the reception desk to put them in.

Questions? Please contact our Sister Schools Chair- Lynn Martin at txlynn09@gmail.com

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

Student sales during lunches on February 6-13.

Parents you can order Carnations for your student, or favorite teacher by using the paper order form below. Please print out and read the instructions carefully. Orders due on Feb 10.

Carnations are $3 each or 10 flowers for $25.

Each carnation flower will have a cute Valentine card attached with a ribbon and be delivered to students and staff members on Tuesday, February 14, during 7th period class.

We need many volunteers for different shifts and days, please pay close attention to the sign-up link below. Parents from all grades are welcome!

Thank you!

Questions? Please send an email to 8thgradecoordinators@gmail.com

At its core, PTA is a membership association. When our membership is vibrant and robust, our influence at the school, district, state, and national levels is powerful.

A portion of the BDJH PTA membership fee goes to support the advocacy that Texas PTA and National PTA do on behalf of all school children.

If you are not already a member, add your voice to our cause. Join PTA TODAY!

On the Contact Your Legislator - Texas PTA - every child. one voice. (txpta.org) page of the Texas PTA website you can sign up for “Under the Dome” email updates about Texas PTA policy initiatives. You can also find out who represents you (at the state as well as federal levels), and even message them directly from that page.

Elected officials represent you even if you aren’t registered to vote, so don’t hesitate to let them know your thoughts about issues!

Please take a look below at the Texas PTA Legislative Priorities one-pager.

*REMINDER*

This coming Friday, January 27: PJ DAY

(Only for those Students who previously bought the Pajama PASS)

*SAVE THE DATE*

Spirit Night at MOD Pizza (S. Fry)

Thursday, February 16

AMAZON SMILE

Help support the PTA while you shop. Go to Amazon Smile and choose:

PTA Texas Congress Beckendorff Junior High

Remember...

every Tuesday is *No Tech Tuesday*