TORO NATION NEWSLETTER
March / April 2024
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Message from Mr.Pruitt, Principal
Hello Jones Toro Families,
Please take a look at the upcoming tutorials for students. The students must be in attendance to get the support they need. Also, scroll down and click the blue buttons to view the videos below to get important TOROS information.
Principal Pruitt.
Toro ELA Tutorials
Toro Math Tutorials
Outside Food and Beverages are Prohibited on the Premises of Secondary Schools!
Dear Aldine ISD Community,
The safety of our students is a top priority. Due to various recent events on campuses, effective immediately, outside food and beverages, except unopened water bottles, are prohibited on the premises of secondary schools – middle, ninth grade, and high school – until further notice. The items will be confiscated and discarded if found, and the student could face disciplinary action per the district’s Student Code of Conduct.
This is not meant to impact school lunch; instead, the focus is on snacks, candy, etc. Students with special dietary or medical needs should meet with the school nurse to ensure they have approval and access to items they may need to bring in.
We appreciate your understanding and continued support.
Important Information
Instructional Time: 8:30 AM to 4:10 PM *
ADA Time: 9:50 am
Student drop off: 7:45 AM
Dismissal: begins at 4:10 PM
No student is allowed to check out after 3:00 p.m., 1 hour prior to dismissal.
**March At a Glance
March 1st-31st: March International Women's Day
March 5: ELA March Blitz Family Night
March 11th-15th : Spring Break
March 18th-22nd : SEL Dress out Week
**April At a Glance
April 1st : Report Cards posted in HAC
April 6th- 6th Grade Choir Festival @ Davis High School
April 6th- Data and Donuts Part IV @ 10:00 am at Jones Middle
April 9th- 6th, 7th and 8th Grade ELA STAAR
April 10th- Student Holiday/Staff Development Day
April 17th- 8th Grade Science STAAR
April 17th: Progress Report posted in HAC
April 18th- 8th Grade Social Studies STAAR
April 20th: Begin Band Festival in Aldine @ MOC
April 20th: Fun Day in the Park for Families of Students with Autism
April 25th- 6th, 7th and 8th Grade MATH STAAR
April 27th: Festival Primavera @MOC
May 2nd- 6th, 7th and 8th Grade MATH STAAR
The vision of M.D. Jones Middle School is to ensure that each student is provided a secure, supportive, and innovative learning experience. Everyone will develop academically and socially to compete in a diverse, global society.
March International Women's Day
Data Donuts Part IV @ 10:00 am
SEL DRESS OUT WEEK March 18 - March 22.
District Host Inaugural Fun Day in the Park for Families of Students With Autism
on April 20th
Aldine ISD is hosting its inaugural Fun Day in the Park later this month. The district invites the community to join us at the event. Families of students with autism in Grades PreK-12 will enjoy fun activities and receive empowering information. Parents/legal guardians are encouraged to register if you plan to attend.
Festival Primavera on April 27th
Important Jones Middle School Information
JMS 2023/2024 Bell Schedule
Toro Culture Contest
Culture is the key ! It starts when we return from Fall Break! It’s simple. Come to School. Keep your referrals low. Pass your classes.
ONE STEP AHEAD
Starting Oct. 16th...Students with the most hours and growth on #MyPathReading will be entered into a drawing for a new pair of shoes!
Message from Nurse Jones
Helpful Hints from the Nurse
FREE Microsoft Certification Classes
Computer Giveaway Register by April 8th
Do you want to Learn Spanish ?
Free Diabetes Workshop see flyer for dates
Playing with a Purpose Parent Edition-March 29th
Free Citizenship Class Feb.27 to May 1st
Upcoming Cooking Classes from your own Home
Family and Community University
The Family and Community University continues enrolling more and more families every day! Either in person, virtually, or through pre-recorded sessions, families have a variety of topics of interest. Parents and caregivers who earn 15 credits due to attending 15 sessions are eligible to participate in the graduation ceremony that will be held in May.
With Aldine's Human Resources collaboration, the university has included the Instructional paraprofessional Academy. Hence, parents who seek to work for the district have a better understanding of the instructional paraprofessionals' duties and responsibilities.
The Family and Community University is not only fulfilling the purpose of providing adult education but also a great source of employment opportunities.
Click here to learn more about the Family and Community University.
Learn more about becoming an Instructional Paraprofessional
Chat with FACE
You are invited to join our Twitter conversations on the second Saturday of each month, where we discuss the value of effective family engagement in our schools.
• Great topics of discussion in the Q & A format
• No wrong or correct answers
• Everybody is welcome
Visit AldineISD.org/FACE to connect.
Community Resources
Urban Harvest Saturday Farmers Market
Every 4th Wednesday of the month-Cada Miercoles Del Mes 10AM-1PM.Please click on link for more information https://www.urbanharvest.org/farmers-market/
Aldine East Calendar
Community Resources
Harris County Public Health updates a list of community
resources each month to help you easily find resources
based on you or your family’s needs. Click here to access the flyer with QR code to find list of resources.
Internet Services Available
Families of students in the Aldine Independent School District may be eligible to receive free or discounted internet service under the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provided by the FCC. A household is eligible to participate if a child in the home receives free or reduced-priced school meals. To read more about this service, click HERE.
Parent Notification
Family Engagement Policy
Our Family Engagement Policy is developed with input from families and explains how the school will support families with their child’s learning. https://docs.google.com/document/d/11oxT71YQA6V7I8xY44zYLecNMHaTmo5v/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=105509041340778443132&rtpof=true&sd=true
School-Parent Compact
Our School-Parent Compact is developed with input from families and outlines the commitment of the school staff, family, and student to share responsibility for student learning and achievement. Student achievement goals are shared in the Compact.https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZyLGGABTzym_FmwCxB7R_q6qObFhOZpM/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=105509041340778443132&rtpof=true&sd=true
Principal: Marcus Pruitt
Assistant Principals: Stephanie Gómez-Templeton - Shawronah McCray - Machelle Brown - Bryce PowersDistrict Family and Community Liaison: Charlotte Wynn-Scott