The Weekly Update #25
January 31, 2024
Note from Mrs. Haworth
I hope you are all enjoying the nice weather this week!
We are in the midst of course selection now, so you may receive more emails specifically pertaining to information about that next week.
Thank you,
Tara Haworth
Principal
Tays Junior High
NJHS News
For all recently invited 8th graders who are eligible to join NJHS for the remainder of their 8th-grade year, all paperwork and fees are due no later than this Friday, February 2nd, to be considered for induction. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. Eligible students also received a Canvas course invitation that they must accept to complete the application process. Instructions and links for the application are on the home page of the student Canvas course. Invitations for current 7th graders will be sent out later in the semester. Any questions should be directed to our sponsors at KristalLParrish@KatyISD.org or DianaLTate@KatyISD.org.
Character Strong
Yearbook
Couselor's Corner - New
PTSA News
Lifetime Achievement Award
PTSA is accepting nominations for Honorary Lifetime and Extended Service Awards. These awards recognize individuals for outstanding service to children and youth, by Texas PTA. Thank that special person who acts as a tireless advocate for children’s education, health, and well-being by honoring them with this prestigious award. Please fill out the nomination form at https://forms.gle/nxYTDVudZBoMqHYPA
24-25 Officer Nominations
You can make a difference! The Tays JH Nominating Committee is The PTSA Nominating Committee is searching for parents who would like to assume a leadership role on our 24-25 PTSA Executive Board! If you are interested in becoming an Officer, please complete the form at https://forms.gle/S2AgBqrbNyWtY7Cx5
Fun Food Frenzy is almost here! Our next Fun Food Frenzy is on Friday, February 9th. We need many volunteers to make this event run smoothly for the kids and would love to have your help!
To volunteer, please sign up here:
If you would like to support Fun Food Frenzy by donating food, please visit our Amazon wish list and have the items sent directly to the school. With your involvement, we’re looking forward to a fantastic Fun Food Frenzy. Thank you for your support!
Amazon Wishlist Donations:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/22UJTB8GKUEX3?ref_=wl_share
Reflections Congratulations
Congratulations
to 8th Grader, Teja Tahkku for advancing to State in the Texas PTA Reflections contest. Great job, Teja and good luck in the next round!
Upcoming Events
January 31, 2024
8th Grade Panoramic Picture in Competition Gym 9:00am
Band Side by Side Concert at OTHS PAC 5:00pm
BB 7th Grade Girls AJH vs. TJH at TJH 5:15pm
BB 8th Grade Girls TJH vs. AJH at AJH 5:15pm
February 1, 2024
Math Club in LGI 4:05-5:00pm
BB End of Season Tournament 5:15pm
February 2, 2024
Band Solo & Ensemble at TJH 5:30pm
February 3, 2024
BB End of Season Tournament
TJH Band Solo & Ensemble at TJH 8:00am
February 5, 2024
Cheer Tryout Parent Meeting at 5:30 in LGI
February 6, 2024
Choir Social in LGI 4:00pm
KIC Meeting at ESC Board Room 4:15pm
February 7, 2024
Cheer Practice at 7:00am in the LGI
Math Club 4:00pm in LGI
February 8, 2024
OTHS Dance Program for 8th Grade in Comp. Gym during Homebase
February 9, 2024
Fun Food Frenzy during lunches
All Information below has previously been included in a TJH Update!
Spring Pictures
Spring pictures are Tuesday, February 20th.
8th Grade Panoramic Picture
The 8th grade panoramic picture is Wednesday, January 31st.
Counselor's Corner
2024 – 2025 TJH Course Selection Important Information
Current Course Selection Timeline
Today, current 6th, 7th and 8th grade students received information regarding course selection for the next school year during HomeBase. Students received a planning sheet with a list of courses, a handout with TinyURLs to submit applications, and access to how-to guides for SchooLinks.
The window for course selection opens on February 5th through February 19th . Students will use SchooLinks to input their course selections and alternate elective choices.
Tays’s counselors will meet individually with each student to review their course choices between February 12th – March 8th during the student’s RLA class.
The rescheduled parent chat for our current 6th and 7th-grade parents (see flyer) is on Monday, January 29th from 1:30 – 2:30. During the chat, counselors will present information about course selection and answer any questions you may have. To register for the course selection chat, please fill out the TinyURL - http://tinyurl.com/TJHPC2024 . This chat is not mandatory.
Course Selection and Planning Sheets
6th to 7th Grade Course Selection Sheet
7th to 8th Grade Course Selection Sheet
8th to 9th Grade Course Selection Sheet
8th to 9th Grade Course Selection Planning Sheet – Due Back to Counselors between February 26th – March 7th
4 year high school planning sheet – For 8th graders to use as a resource
TJH Counselors will be unable to schedule individual parent meetings regarding course selection.
Below are Google forms for each grade level for parents to put in any questions you may have during course selection.
6th Grade to 7th Grade Course Selection Questions Form
7th Grade to 8th Grade Course Selection Questions Form
8th Grade to 9th Grade Course Selection Questions Form
Course Selection informational videos and handouts are all available at our website –
Thank you!
Tays Counseling Team
STUDENT SAFETY SURVEY
Senate Bill 2050, passed during the 87th legislative session, requires school districts to collect information annually through student surveys on bullying/cyberbullying and use the survey results to develop action plans to address student concerns. All Katy ISD students in 4th-12th grade are invited to participate in an online survey administered by K12 Insight.
K12 Insight manages online surveys for school districts nationwide, safeguarding the confidentiality of participants’ responses. Students will be prompted to enter their student ID numbers solely to verify student participation by campus and grade level in an effort to maintain data integrity. K12 Insight will not provide Katy ISD or any outside party with data that connects a participant to his or her survey responses. [TJH will administer the survey in Hombase class on Wednesday, February 21st]
Participation in the survey is voluntary. Parents and guardians may opt their child out of participation by logging in to MyKaty and selecting the KISD Option Portal icon. The opt-out deadline is February 9, 2024.
Parents may preview the survey questions using the link below.
Cheer Information!
JHS Theatre Company
The Jordan High School Theatre Company is proud to present Anastasia the Musical. It’s a tale the whole family will enjoy. You won’t want to miss this!.
Ticket Link: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=200408&rd=1
Anastasia
Jordan Theatre Company Presents: Anastasia The New Broadway Musical Inspired by the beloved films, ANASTASIA transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family. With its opulent settings, dazzling costumes, and a soaring score including the song favorites from the hit animated film, “Journey to the Past” and “Once Upon a December,” ANASTASIA is the spectacular new musical about discovering who you are and defining who you’re meant to be.
– General admission tickets will be sold at the door.
Performance Location: Jordan High School Theatre Performing Arts Centre
27500 Fulshear Bend Drive, Fulshear Tx 77441
Thursday, January 25th @ @ 7:00pm
Friday, January 26th @ 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 27th @ 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 27th @ 7:00 p.m.
Clinic News
This is a friendly reminder to please keep students’ home if they are sick. With the upcoming holidays and changing weather, we are seeing more students come to school when they are sick. Please keep in mind that students who exhibit vomiting, diarrhea, or a fever≥ 100, must be excluded from school for 24 hours.
A doctor’s note does no supersede the 24 hour rule.
When and How to Wash Your Hands
https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html
How Germs Spread
Washing hands can keep you healthy and prevent the spread of respiratory and diarrheal infections. Germs can spread from person to person or from surfaces to people when you:
- Touch your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
- Prepare or eat food and drinks with unwashed hands
- Touch surfaces or objects that have germs on them
- Blow your nose, cough, or sneeze into hands and then touch other people’s hands or common objects
ATTN 6th grade parents: Tdap and MCV are required immunizations that are given at 11 years of age.
Please send updated copy of your immunization record to the Campus Nurse.
Please note: The immunization record must come from the medical provider and have the student’s name and date of birth on it.
Records can be emailed or faxed. See below.
Kimberly Wheeler, MSN, RN
Campus Nurse, Tays Junior High School
Office: 281-234-2414
Fax: 281-644-1946
KATY ISDIMMUNIZATION CLINIC
Monthly Clinics:
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Location:
Professional Development Annex
6301 South Stadium Lane
Katy, TX 77494
Enter using Pavilion Annex doors
No Appointments Necessary
Cost:1 Vaccine - $15, 2 Vaccines - $25, 3 Vaccines or more - $35
Accept Cash, Credit and Debit Card Payments
Optional Vaccines Available:
Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine will be available
at no cost while supply lasts.
Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine will be available for $15.
What to Bring:
"Parent Notification of Immunizations Due Form" from Campus Nurse
Personal Immunization Record
Insurance Card (if insured)
MEDICATIONS: Did you know? Students are not allowed to carry any medications on campus. If your student needs to carry emergency medications, please contact your Campus Nurse for Katy ISD forms.
Kimberly Wheeler, MSN, RN
Campus Nurse, Tays Junior High School
Office: 281-234-2414
Fax: 281-644-1946
2023-2024 Bell Schedule
School Appropriate Clothing
Additional information and specificity about the dress code can be found in the Katy ISD Discipline Management Plan and Student Code of Conduct on page vii. Click HERE for the Katy ISD Discipline Management information page.