TJH Update #33
April 14, 2021
A MESSAGE FROM DR. MITZNER
Hope you enjoy the Family Night tonight!
Teacher Appreciation week is coming up from April 26-30. PTSA has developed some great ways we can all pitch in and show our amazing teachers some love!
On Tuesday, April 27 we are having teacher's “order” a custom trail mix and have created an Amazon wishlist to purchase all the ingredients https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/305XRA173E1K8?ref=cm_sw_sm_r_un_un_JlUbIlnmZJVxN
On Wednesday, April 28 the staff will be treated to a Chicken Salad Chick lunch. Please help by using the link to purchase a lunch or two for our staff. Once you place an order Chicken Salad Chick will contact you for payment.
https://forms.gle/iwW2f3eoVr6u2THeA
We've had lots of exciting celebrations across the campus. Today, our Band earned the Sweepstakes Trophy for “Division I – Superior” ratings from every judge in both the Concert and Sightreading events. Our soccer teams have had lots of victories as well as the tennis teams. You can even see that TJH art students swept all the awards for the Illustrate America contest. Thank you for all the support you give to your students as they are really doing great things!
Regards,
Dr. Kris Mitzner
Principal
Tays Junior High
2021-2022 TJH Cheerleaders
Titan Artist Winners
Orchestra Instrument Selection
Attention Future Tays Orchestra Students!
If your child selected Orchestra for the 2021-2022 School Year please go to www.taysorchestras.com to sign up for a time to select your instrument! Please contact Mrs. Porter with any questions, bryannasporter@katyisd.org
PTSA News!
Greetings parents,
There’s a lot going on in PTSA. First, congratulations to our newly elected 2021-2022 Tays Junior High PTSA officers:
President: Lynell Duncan
VP Community Engagement: Shawna Sell
VP Fundraising: Corise Young
VP Membership: Erin Greska
Treasurer: Holly Broussard
Secretary: Katy Patagoc
Parliamentarian: Heather Duffey
We are still seeking parents that want to make a difference - Check out the open chair positions and fill out our interest form https://forms.gle/h8G3MDjMEv7ANVVk8
Teacher Appreciation week is coming up from April 26-30. As we are still working under COVID guidelines and can’t be on campus as we used to, we have some great ways we can all pitch in and show our amazing teachers some love!
On Tuesday, April 27 we are having teacher's “order”a custom trail mix and have created an Amazon wishlist to purchase all the ingredients https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/305XRA173E1K8?ref=cm_sw_sm_r_un_un_JlUbIlnmZJVxN
On Wednesday, April 28 the staff will be treated to a Chicken Salad Chick lunch. Please help by using the link to purchase a lunch or two for our staff. Once you place an order Chicken Salad Chick will contact you for payment.
https://forms.gle/iwW2f3eoVr6u2THeA
We are so excited for our 8th grade celebration! The event will take place at Tays Junior High on May 22nd from 7-10pm. Tickets are $20. Please click this link for info, to buy tickets, dress code and more. Tickets are on sale now through April 30th. https://taysjhptsa.org/article-blog/281-8th-grade-celebration-2021
If you have any questions please contact Jennifer at 8gc@taysjhptsa.org.
Just in time for Mother’s Day we will be having a Spirit Day at Kendra Scott in LaCenterra with 2 ways to shop! Shop in person at Kendra Scott in LaCenterra on April 22 from 5:00pm-7:00pm and let them know you are there to support Tays Junior High, OR you can shop online at Kendrascott.com on April 22 and April 23 and use the code GIVEBACK-1ERM and 20% of your purchase will be donated to Tays Junior High!
Thanks you for your support!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TJH COLLECTING CHROMEBOOKS
8TH GRADE CELEBRATION - A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS
Eighth grade celebration is coming soon and we need your help to make it an amazing event for our 8th graders! Please join us for our committee meeting on April 7th at noon on zoom.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85797115938?pwd=ZWVYRDgzMmpGeGJacHVKUlhIc2hMQT09
Meeting ID: 857 9711 5938
Passcode: Tays
If you have any questions please email Jennifer at 8gc@taysjhptsa.org.
KATY ISD COVID-19 MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE PHASE 2 PROTOCOL CLARIFICATIONS (EFFECTIVE MARCH 29, 2021) OUTSIDE FOOD OR GIFT DELIVERIES TO CAMPUS
Elementary and secondary campuses will communicate their Pre-COVID campus specific procedure(s) for instructional day delivery of outside food and personal items for students. This will vary by campus and parents are asked to refer to their student’s campus communication for clarification regarding drop-off of student food or personal items. Phase 1 and Phase 2 safety protocols remain in effect and will still require adherence.
TJH Guidelines:
DELIVERIES
Allowed deliveries: homework, school projects, school supplies, athletic gear or uniforms, band/orchestra instruments, textbooks, glasses, keys, up to $25 cash, and other items related to school instruction or activities.
Not Allowed: letters or notes, flowers, balloons, gifts, sealed packages, food or beverages (see note 1 and 2), medication (see note #1), and cash greater than $25 (see note 3).
Notes:
Parents or guardians are allowed to deliver food, beverages, or medication for only their student(s). Any food deliveries must be coordinated by the student and the parent or guardian delivering the food. The front office will not handle food.
Commerial food deliveries and commercial food delivery services such as Door Dash will not be allowed.
Cash in amounts greater than $25 will be accepted, but must go directly to the teacher/coach/program director rather than the student.
NURSE'S NOTES
FEDERAL PROGRAMS PUBLIC MEETING & SURVEY REMINDER
A virtual public meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, April 29, 2021, at 1:00 PM via Zoom regarding the ESEA Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV, IDEA B Special Education, High School Accelerated Instruction and Carl D. Perkins CTE programs as implemented in the 2020-2021 school year and as proposed for the 2021-2022 school year. Register in advance using the following link: https://katyisd-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrd-uqqTgrH9Nv_SfJbzqZZW4SB_nedUT_. Parents and guardians are invited to provide input on these programs using the following link: https://tinyurl.com/20-21-Parent-Survey-EN.
The survey will close on April 2, 2021.
Se ha programado una reunión pública virtual para el jueves 29 de abril de 2021 a la 1:00 p.m. a través de Zoom con respecto al Título I, Título II, Título III, Título IV de ESEA, Educación especial IDEA B, Instrucción acelerada de la escuela secundaria y Carl D. Programas CTE de Perkins implementados en el año escolar 2020-2021 y propuestos para el año escolar 2021-2022. Regístrese con anticipación utilizando el siguiente enlace: https://katyisdorg.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrd-uqqTgrH9Nv_SfJbzqZZW4SB_nedUT_. Se invita a los padres y tutores para proporcionar información sobre estos programas usando el siguiente enlace https://tinyurl.com/20-21-Parent-Survey-SP.
La encuesta se cerrará el 2 de abril de 2021.
Contact Nakia Coy, Director of Federal Programs and External Funding, at 281-237-2605 or nakiarcoy@katyisd.org with any questions.
Next Week in Athletics
YEARBOOK NEWS
2019-20 FEDERAL AND SCHOOL REPORT CARD DISTRIBUTION
Katy ISD is sharing information about the state, district, and your child’s campus as part of our obligations under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA). Two report cards (Federal and School) are available for your review in the front office of our school or online at https://www.katyisd.org/dept/assessment/Pages/Accountability.aspx. The 2019-20 Federal Report Cards can also be accessed online at https://rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov/perfreport/frc/2020/srch.html. The 2019-20 School Report Cards can also be accessed online at https://rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov/perfreport/src/src_srch.html
Katy ISD comparte información sobre el estado, distrito y escuela de su hijo(a) como parte de nuestras obligaciones bajo la ley federal ''Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA)''. Están disponibles dos boletas de calificación (federal y escolar) para su revisión en la oficina principal de nuestra escuela o en línea: https://www.katyisd.org/dept/assessment/Pages/Accountability.aspx. Las boletas de calificaciones federales 2019-20 también pueden obtenerse en línea: https://rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov/perfreport/frc/2020/srch.html. Las boletas de calificaciones escolares 2019-20 también pueden obtenerse en línea: https://rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov/perfreport/src/src_srch.html .
KVA ATTENDANCE REPORTING
If your student is going to be absent please report the absence daily to the ADA clerk by one of the options below:
Online Absence Form: Absence Reporting Form
Phone: 281-234-2413
Email: MercedesCFonsecaChavez@katyisd.org
All excuse notes must be submitted within 5 days of absence to be excused.
If reporting technology issues please note it must be reported within 24hrs of the absence in order to be excused. The update was sent on December 11th’s Smart ReStart and December 13th’s KVA Update.
*NEW* KVA Attendance
Effective January 5, 2021, if your student is unable to attend a class period or full day of learning in KVA due to a Technology/Internet/Power Outage, a parent/guardian of the student should notify the Attendance Office of an absence with 24 hours of the absence. The absence will not be updated to excused unless written/phone call notification has been made by the parent/guardian to the Campus Attendance Office.
***For attendance corrections: Please contact the teacher as the first point of contact regarding a student's presence/absence/tardiness in class, especially if you ha
ve received an automated call from the District. Contact the teacher the same day if possible.
TALKING BOOKS PROGRAM - SENATE BILL 2075
Throughout Texas, children with disabilities that prevent them from reading standard print are enjoying the world of reading through the Talking Book Program (TBP). The TBP is a FREE service that allows students with a reading disability, like dyslexia, the opportunity to read. The TBP offers more than 125,000 titles and 80 plus magazines, all read with human narration. Materials can be downloaded via the Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) Mobile app, on a smartphone or tablet. The program is completely free, with no charges and no overdue fees. For more information, visit www.tsl.texas.gov/tbp/reading_disabilities, email tbp.services@tsl.texas.gov or call 1-800-252-9605. The TBP staff will be happy to answer questions and help parents apply for service.
If your child has not been identified as having a reading disability, please be aware that Katy ISD offers audio books for secondary students through Sora eBook/Audiobooks. Contact your child’s campus for more information about this audiobook program.
En todo Texas, los niños con discapacidades que les impiden leer una impresión estándar pueden disfrutar del mundo de la lectura a través del Programa “Talking Book” (TBP). El TBP es un servicio GRATUITO que permite a los estudiantes con una discapacidad de lectura, como dislexia, la oportunidad de leer. El TBP ofrece más de 125,000 títulos y más de 80 revistas, todas narradas por humanos. Los materiales se pueden descargar vía la aplicación móvil de Braille y Audio Lectura (BARD), en un teléfono inteligente o tableta. El programa es completamente gratuito, sin cargos ni cuotas atrasadas. Para obtener más información, visite www.tsl.texas.gov/tbp/reading_disabilities, envíe un correo electrónico a tbp.services@tsl.texas.gov, o llame al 1-800-252-9605. El personal de TBP estará encantado de responder a sus preguntas y ayudarlos a solicitar este servicio.
Si su hijo(a) no ha sido identificado con una discapacidad de lectura, tome en cuenta que Katy ISD ofrece audiolibros para estudiantes de secundaria a través de Sora eBook/Audiobooks (Libros electrónicos/audiolibros). Comuníquese con la escuela de su hijo(a) para obtener más información sobre este programa de audiolibros.
TITAN ACADEMIC AWARDS - SAVE THE DATE!
We just want you to mark your calendars.
· 6th Grade Tuesday, May 4th from 5:45 - 6:45 PM
· 7th Grade Tuesday, May 4th from 7:00 - 8:00 PM
· 8th Grade Monday, May 3rd from 5:45 - 6:45 PM
By April 23rd, the parent(s)/guardian(s) of students that will be recognized will be contacted by teachers and staff. Due to limited capacity due to safety precautions, only two guests may attend for each student being recognized. A live video stream will be available for those unable to attend, and more information will be sent to those invited.
Titan Academic Awards
*Tays Award of Academic Excellence
The Tays Award of Academic Excellence is given to students who have earned All A’s on their report cards for the 1st through 5th sixth weeks. This is the highest Scholastic Award that a student can receive at our school. These students are being honored for their commitment to the pursuit of academic excellence.
*Content Awards
Teachers have selected their students based on criteria such as academic achievement, classroom contributions, and exemplary behavior. These students have consistently exhibited on a daily basis the characteristics that honor the legacy of James & Sharon Tays.
*Titan Power Award
The Titan POWER Award goes to those students who have made a significant difference at Tays Junior High through the positive interaction with others, talents, leadership and achievement. The faculty was asked to nominate students who exemplified the qualities of perseverance, ownership, wisdom, excellence and respect.
*Titan Ambassador Award
The Titan Ambassador Award is presented to students who have shown a compassionate attitude towards all students here at Tays Junior High. They possess strength of character and the courage to do what is right even when it is not an easy choice.
Remember that we recognize our Honor Roll each six weeks.
PTSA SCHOOL STORE
All spirit shirts are on sale for $5.00 in the PTSA school store! Shop at https://taysjhptsa.org/spiritwear.
Thank you for your continued support!
2020-21 BELL SCHEDULE WITH BREAKDOWN
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 14, 2021
Family Night/No Homework
Open Band Hall 4:05-4:45pm
April 15, 2021
Open Band Hall 4:05-4:45pm
Tennis - TJH vs. BDJH at OTHS 5:15pm
April 16, 2021
No Events Scheduled
April 17, 2021
Virtual Job Fair
April 19, 2021
Theatre Rehearsal 4:00-6:30pm
Open Band Hall 4:05-4:45pm
7th Grade Girls Soccer TJH vs. BDJH at Legacy Stadium 5:30pm
8th Grade Girls Soccer TJH vs. BDJH at Legacy Stadium 6:45pm
April 20, 2021
Theatre Rehearsal 4:00-6:30pm
Open Band Hall 4:05-4:45pm
5th Grade Orchestra Instrument Selection in Orchestra Room 4:30pm
7th Grade Boys Soccer TJH vs. BDJH at Legacy Stadium 5:45pm
8th Grade Boys Soccer TJH vs. BDJH at Legacy Stadium 6:45pm
April 21, 2021
Theatre Rehearsal 4:00-6:30pm
Open Band Hall 4:05-4:45pm
April 22, 2021
Theatre Rehearsal 4:00-6:30pm
Open Band Hall 4:05-4:45pm
5th Grade Orchestra Instrument Selection in Orchestra Room 4:30pm
Tennis TJH vs. AJH at Jordan High School 5:15pm
April 23, 2021
No Event Scheduled