Return to Learn
Weekly Newsletter 1/22/2021
Message to Parents from Dr. Jeanette Ball
Dear Judson ISD Families,
Attention Judson HS & Wagner HS Seniors!
AlamoPROMISE - A Seat @ The Table
Tune in to Alamo Colleges' next LIVE episode of A Seat @ The Table with Chancellor Dr. Mike Flores, Thursday, January 28, at 2 p.m.
This episode of A Seat @ The Table with Chancellor Dr. Mike Flores will be featuring our very own Judson ISD Superintendent, Dr. Jeanette Ball. Chancellor Flores and Dr. Ball will be discussing AlamoPROMISE updates for the second cohort of students and will also speak with an AlamoPROMISE Scholar from the inaugural AlamoPROMISE class.
About A Seat @ The Table:
A Seat @ The Table is an intimate, live-streamed interview series between Chancellor Dr. Mike Flores and special guests, including Alamo Colleges students, faculty, staff, and area partners. The live-streamed episodes provide viewers with the unique opportunity to pull up a seat and be a part of the conversation by submitting questions to be answered live.
Submit your questions for the live stream:
Have questions for Chancellor Flores or Dr. Ball regarding AlamoPROMISE, Year 2? Please submit them here, through dst-social@alamo.edu, or by using the comment feature during the live stream.
Wagner HS JROTC Passes the JROTC Program of Accreditation Inspection with a 95%
Judson ISD High School Graduation Dates
- Veterans Memorial HS: Thursday, May 27th @7:30 PM
- JECA: Friday, May 28th @9 AM
- Wagner HS: Friday, May 28th @7:30 PM
- JLA: Saturday, May 29th @9 AM
- Judson HS: Saturday, May 29th @7:30 PM
January Shining Star Student
Being a leader comes naturally to Woodlake Hills Middle School student Gabriella Berry. She has not let any obstacles get in her way this school year – she recently helped give back to the community by assisting with organizing a food drive with her fellow members of the Gamma Sigma Pearls by donating 30 lbs of food to the San Antonio Food Bank. Gabriella has maintained a positive attitude and adjusted to excelling academically during her transition of being a virtual student. It is for these reasons and many more that Gabriella was chosen as the January Superintendent Shining Star. Dr. Ball and the Woodlake Hills MS leadership team surprised Gabriella at her home announcing her recognition. Ms. Tamika James from WHMS says, “Gabriella loves to help others and provide words of encouragement. She believes in being a positive role model for others to follow.”
Congratulations, Gabriella, on being the Superintendent Shining Star for the month of January!
Judson ISD Will Offer Free COVID Testing to Staff and Students
Updates to Return to Learn Guidance Document
NEW FAMILY Registration beginning February 1, 2021
Join the Judson ISD Family
There is a great need for additional reliable substitute teachers to help in classrooms where our teachers are at home teaching remotely. If you or someone you know is willing and available to help as a substitute teacher, visit our Employment menu to complete the application. Other critical need areas include Adventure Club Aides, Special Education Aides, and Custodians.
Please feel free to contact 210-945-5101 if you have questions.
Board Appreciation Month and Board Member Spotlights
There are some great reasons to celebrate and thank the board members who serve Judson ISD.
Serving as a locally elected board member means going through an election and making difficult decisions for the district, its employees, and its children. It means being available to hear from concerned parents in the grocery store, at the game, or over the backyard fence. It means committing to the time it takes to do the job right. And in Texas, there is no pay for school board members, and there are specific training requirements, creating further demands on their time. In short, why would anyone volunteer for this role?
Fortunately, in every community, caring adults have signed on for the responsibility and hard work of making our schools the best they can be. They immerse themselves in learning what they need to know to make good decisions that will provide for students, from the very youngest to the graduating senior. Trustees are public servants who generously work to benefit the most vulnerable members of each community.
Take a moment to recognize your local trustees. Take a moment to honor the work they are doing to help your students blast off into the future. Take a moment to say thank you for the work school board members are doing on our behalf.
Ms. Renée Paschall
Ms. Shatonya King
Free/Reduced Lunch Applications: It Still Matters
The Judson ISD Child Nutrition Department wants you to know that even though all meals are no cost to students through the end of 2020, the Free/Reduced Price Meal applications are still critical…to you and your student because it’s about more than just food.
Did you know that this application also...
- Can provide discounted fees to register for AP tests (from $64 to $18)
- Help pay fees to participate in sports
- Can reduce costs of college applications (discounted or even no cost)
- Help you qualify for low-cost internet service
- Has a bearing on funding for school programs and services for students
The no-cost meal program will, at some point, end and we want to make sure that your child gets a nutritious meal without financial roadblocks. See if you qualify. Or, you can get going by filling out the Free/Reduced Meal application now.
These applications are accepted all year, but the earlier you apply, the sooner you can benefit from meals and discounts.
*Note: If your child attends a CEP (Community Eligibility Provision) designated school, you do not need to submit this application.
Need more information? Call us at 210-945-6720
Tell Us Your Story!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Judson ISD's Multimedia Coordinator, Briana Estrada, at 210-945-5411 or bestrada@judsonisd.org. Thank you in advance for your participation.
Judson ISD
Email: returntolearn@judsonisd.org
Website: www.judsonisd.org
Location: 8012 Shin Oak Drive, Live Oak, TX 78233, USA
Phone: (210)-945-5100