Viking Update
October 3, 2022
Administration
Principal - Elisabeth Brodt
Assistant Principal -6th grade - Julie Schneller
Assistant Principal -7th grade - Scott Thoen
Assistant Principal -8th grade - Eric Finley
Assistant Principal Student Support - Shelly Duty
Email: carolgdevine@katyisd.org
Website: https://www.katyisd.org/campus/ajh
Location: 4141 Cross Creek Bend Lane, Fulshear, TX, USA
Phone: 281-234-3400
Upcoming Events
10/03: AJH 7th gr Football - vs Katy 5:15 @ Katy HS
10/04: AJH 8th gr Football - vs Katy 5:15 @ Katy HS
10/06: Girls AJH VB vs Tays - 7th gr. @ AJH - 8th gr. @ Tays JH
10/3-10/07 - Kendra gives back
10/10: Staff and Student Holiday - No School
Join us for Kendra gives back.
Fun Food Friday - October 21, 2022
Attentions Adams JH it's almost time for our next Fun Food Friday. Please use the following links to get signed up
Pizza/Chick-A-Filet meal purchase https://adamsfff.cheddarup.com
Donations of candy, soda, or gift card Fun Food Friday October 21, 2022 please have items donated to the school by Oct. 14, 2022.
Become a student member for a fast pass (front of the in line) Join | Adams JH PTSA
AJH Student Chromebooks Available for Check Out
AJH Student Chromebooks Available for Check Out
Does your student need a Chromebook for schoolwork?
Parents/Guardians can request a Chromebook for their student for the 2022-23 school year.
There is a limited number of Chromebooks - first come, first served.
- Fill out the online device request form: https://publicbiapps.katyisd.org/DeviceCheckout/
- Parents/guardians and the student need to read and sign the attached Chromebook User Agreement.
Once both items have been fulfilled, the student can pick up their Chromebook and charger from the library.
ID Badge
All students are required to wear their student ID on a lanyard around their neck. The ID must be visible at all times upon arrival.
Katy ISD is proud to partner with Blue Willow Bookshop to present Alan Gratz
Katy ISD is proud to partner with Blue Willow Bookshop to present Alan Gratz. Alan Gratz is the New York Times bestselling author of seventeen novels for young readers, including Ground Zero, Refugee, Allies, Grenade, Prisoner B-3087, Projekt 1065, and Ban This Book. A Knoxville, Tennessee native, Alan is now a full-time writer living in Asheville, North Carolina with his wife and daughter.
The virtual visit will take place on Thursday, October 6 at 9:30 a.m. Our 6th and 7th grade students will participate in their classrooms. Students may attend the visit in the library if they purchase a copy of Two Degrees through Blue Willow Bookshop prior to the visit. During his visit, Alan Gratz will discuss his new novel and his writing process.
If interested in purchasing books by Alan Gratz:
● Copies of Two Degrees are available for preorder at Blue Willow Bookshop - https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/school-visit-alan-gratz.
● Learn more about Alan Gratz and his books at: https://www.alangratz.com/
● Alan Gratz is published by Scholastic and his books are available at your favorite bookstores.
Disclaimer: The links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or approval by Katy ISD of any of the products, services, or opinions of the corporation, organization, or individual.
Parents may opt out their student from a guest speaker by completing this form before October 5, 2022 at 11:59 PM: https://bit.ly/KISDOptOut
Tissue Boxes
This year our school supplies included 2 tissue boxes for classroom use. Students who ordered school supplies through the PTSA received their tissue boxes with their other school supplies. We are asking all students to bring their tissue boxes to their first period teacher.
AMC 8 - American Mathematics competition 8
The AMC 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute, multiple choice examination in middle school mathematics designed to promote the development of problem-solving skills. The material covered on the AMC 8 includes topics from a typical middle school mathematics curriculum.
American Mathematics competition 8 will take place on January, 17 2023 after school. The cost is $5 and must be paid prior to the test to participate. Please complete the Google Form to register for the test. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Shukis melissashukis@katyisd.org
AMC 10 Competition
AMC 10 competition will take place on November 10, 2022 after school. The cost is $5 and must be paid prior to the test to participate. Please complete the Google Form to register for the test. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Shukis melissashukis@katyisd.org
Order your yearbook
Yearbook Link: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A00889665
Yearbook Dates and Prices:
Back to School: $65 now to 9/16/2022 *purchase name personalization and get 4 icons for free
Offer 1: $70 9/17/2022 to 10/21/2022
Offer 2: $70 10/22/2022 to 12/31/2022
Offer 3: $75 1/1/2023 to 1/27/2023 *last chance to order name personalization and icons
Offer 4: $80 1/28/2023 to 5/31/2023 *yearbook only
Yearbook - Community Share
Jostens’ has provided an opportunity for the community to help with the 2023 Adams Yearbook to document this school year. Please send us your photos, back to school, summer vacations, summer staycations, anything to help us document this year!
Please scan the QR code or visit ReplayIt to upload your photos!
Please share with anyone who is an Adams Junior High parent!
***due to privacy codes, ONLY students attending Adams and immediate family are allowed.
ATTENTION 7TH GRADE PARENTS—CLOSE UP TRIP INFO!
Calling all 7th Grade students & parents! If you are interested in the trip of a lifetime, please see the following information.
Your child has the opportunity to take part in an awesome, hands-on learning experience through the Close Up Founding of a Nation Program summer trip! This exciting trip was developed for current KISD 7th graders. We will travel to Alexandria, Williamsburg, Mt. Vernon, Gettysburg, and Philadelphia and watch history come to life! This trip is designed to align with the upcoming 8th grade social studies curriculum. Travel dates are May 29 - June 2, 2023. A district wide parent information meeting will be held this fall (information will be provided). For more information, you may click the following links: CLOSE UP FLYER or CLOSE UP FAQs. Our campus contact/sponsor is Amy Wills. She will be able to provide you with additional information and get your child registered. AmyRWills@katyisd.org or 281-234-3505.
Gifted and Talented Screening
GT screening is available for students wishing to test for placement into the GT program beginning the 2022-23 school year (next year). GT testing takes place November-January, with placement decisions sent home by mid-February 2023.
Forms are available in the counseling office and at: https://tx50010808.schoolwires.net/Domain/3813
Students who are already in at least 1 GT class and want to screen for more areas will pick up a Request for Additional GT Services form in the counseling office.
All forms must be completed, signed, and returned by 4:00 pm on Friday, October 7th. No late forms will be accepted.
College & Career Webinar Series
The Academic Counseling, College and Career Guidance department will offer College and Career Connection Webinars on Wednesdays from 6pm-7pm each week. The live presentations will take place from 6pm-7pm via Zoom Webinar. Participants are required to register for each individual session. Presentations will be recorded and placed on the Academic Counseling webpage.
Link to Register: https://katyisd-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/c0604639_katyisd_org/EdEkWlTrdhhFonQg9MfsQ7sBppdaaCZxOgn00O9AZI4Hkw?e=X2BTtW
Deliveries
Parents may only deliver food for their own student.
- Deliveries from parents to students may be dropped off in the front foyer.
- Party trays and large quantities will not be delivered.
- Students may not have food delivered from outside entities during the day such as, Domino’s, Door Dash, Uber Eats, etc.
- Parents are responsible for putting their delivery on the shelf outside of the front office.
- Deliveries will only be handed out during the student’s lunch period.