The Paw Print #31
Week of April 1-5th
Dear Parents, Students, and Staff,
We hope everyone had a refreshing and enjoyable four-day break, allowing for some well-deserved rest and relaxation. As we welcome our students back, we are shifting our focus towards preparing them for the upcoming STAAR Testing. It's crucial that we continue to push forward, ensuring our students are well-equipped and confident for this important assessment. Additionally, for those who are interested in joining our MMJH Japan 2025 trip, please remember to register for the upcoming meeting. This promises to be an exciting opportunity, and we encourage all interested participants to seize this chance to learn more and be part of this incredible experience.
STUDENT FEES
Due to McMeans Junior High being a pilot program for student ID replacement fees, we have completed the merger of past due fees into the new system. If you see multiple ID replacement fees on the same date, it is not a mistake. These are fees that were transferred over from the old system and still need to be paid. If you receive an email, you will need to click on the link to access Pay N’ Go to pay off these fees. As a reminder, a student must have all fees paid (i.e. ID, Library) to be able to attend the 8th grade picnic or receive a schedule in the fall for the 2024-2025 school year.
New Parent ID Verification Policy
Parents:
Per Katy ISD policy, a parent/guardian must present a valid ID in order to visit the campus and/or sign your student out of school. The campus can no longer accepted paper copies or cell phone pictures of government issued identification cards (Ex: Driver’s license). If you are coming to volunteer or sign-out a student from school, please have a valid for of identification: Driver’s License or passport.
KATY BOOK WARS!
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
STUDENT NEWS!
Parent Information Meeting
Come learn about this incredible opportunity (and get to know the teacher leading your students abroad!).
We're excited to tell you more about the trip we're planning with EF Tours, our educational partner. Please register for our info session to be considered for our upcoming travel opportunity.
In our session, we'll cover everything from how this opportunity will benefit your child, what's included in the experience, how we'll keep the trip safe and affordable, and much more. Plus, if we haven't met yet, it's a good chance to learn more about me as both an educator and a Group Leader.
Registration for this session is mandatory to help organize our meeting, and a parent or guardian must attend. Can't make it? Choose "No, but send info" so you don't miss out.
Meeting will be held at MMJH in the Cafeteria on Thursday April 4th at 6:00pm.
STAAR SCHEDULE
ATHLETIC INFORMATION
Important Info
Any athlete who plans to participate in school athletics must have completed all online Rank One forms as well as a new physical which needs to be done on the attached physical form. All physicals need to be dated after May 1st. See Coach Drury BreeDrury@KATYISD.ORG or Coach Ridenhour TomMRidenhour@KATYISD.ORG for any questions.
VIPS CELEBRATION
PTA NEWS!
8th GRADE DANCE
Be sure to grab your Ticket today!
MMJH Tutoring Schedule
BOBCAT ACADEMY
UPCOMING EVENTS
Important Upcoming Dates:
MONDAY APRIL 1ST NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, April 2nd:
4:00 pm. OAP Contest Public Performance
5:30 pm Soccer Parent Meeting in Cafeteria
Thursday, April 4th:
5:15 pm Tennis vs MPJH (H) @ THS
6:00 pm Parent Japan Interest Meeting in Cafeteria
McMeansJunior High School
Website: http://gvhs.garfield16.org/
Location: 21000 Westheimer Pkwy, Katy, TX 77450
Phone: 281-237-8000