TJH Update #12
October 14, 2020
A Message from Dr. Mitzner
Regards,
Dr. Kris Mitzner
Principal
Tays Junior High
PICTURE DAY IS COMING!!!!
CHARACTER STRONG AND HOME BASE THIS WEEK!
HOMEBASE BOOKLETS - KVA
LEGACY PARENT ACADEMY 2020-2021
Legacy Parent Academy sessions will be offered virtually for the 2020-2021 school year with an emphasis on supporting social-emotional wellness and topics that impact students district-wide. Academy sessions are supplemental to campus-based programs and initiatives. The sessions are planned from 6:00PM – 7:00PM as follows:
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 Warning Signs and Symptoms of Suicide, Dealing with Suicide, and Speaking with Children about Suicide
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 Anxiety and Reintegrating into School
Wednesday, November 11, 2020 Navigating Emotional/Behavioral Concerns for Your Child
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Destigmatizing Mental Health
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 Managing Test Anxiety
Each Legacy Parent Academy event for the 2020-2021 school year will be in webinar format. Sessions will be translated into Spanish and posted on the Legacy Parent Academy webpage following each event.
Additional information is available on the Legacy Parent Academy webpage at http://www.katyisd.org/parents/Pages/Legacy-Parent-Academy.aspx.
KATY ISD COMMUNITY
As we continue into our fall seasons, it is critical that we remain diligent in following our Covid-19 Risk Mitigation Guidelines. Fans at all competitions are still required to social distance and follow Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-29 related to face coverings. We have developed a plan to allow up to 50% capacity at all of our athletic venues. It is critical to maintain social distancing at all times. Each family group may sit together, but must maintain appropriate social distancing from all other groups.
At Rhodes and Legacy Stadiums, it is important to sit in the section where your ticket is assigned. Once in those assigned sections, the responsibility falls on the spectators to spread out and maintain proper distance from one another. If a section appears too full, we will close the section and verify the tickets of those patrons currently seated in the section.
At campus events where sections are not marked, the responsibility falls on the spectators to spread out and maintain proper distance from one another. Observing games the past few weeks, we have noticed more and more spectators gathering in the middle of the seating areas.
While we do not want to reduce capacity at any of our venues, we will take this precaution with any campuses and/or stadiums struggling to adhere to the safety protocols we have in place. Maintaining social distance and wearing a face covering are two of the most critical components to stopping the spread of COVID-19.
Per the University Interscholastic League (UIL), schools not following these guidelines are subject to sanctions, including suspension of contests or discontinuation of public access to games by the local UIL District Executive Committee and/or the UIL State Executive Committee.
Your cooperation is appreciated,
Katy ISD Department of Athletics
YEARBOOK INFORMATION
KATY ISD 2020-21 JUNIOR HIGH ATHLETIC PASS INFORMATION
You may pay with exact cash or a check for $75 made out to KatyISD Athletics. You will just come to the front office and we will exchange the payment for the pass at the door.
We will be selling JH Athletic Passes at the Tays JH until November 13th.
After November13th, Athletic Passes will only be available for purchase at Legacy Stadium Fieldhouse.
TJH GYM ENTRY & EXITING PROCEDURES FOR GAMES!
COUNSELING CORNER
Bully Prevention Month
October is National Bully Prevention Month. Each week the counselors will challenge our students to show kindness through various Character Strong Dares. The challenges will be sent through Canvas to all students as well as be displayed in the café during lunch. At the end of each week students are asked to complete a survey to reflect on their participation in this week’s challenge. Attached is the Kindness Dare for this week.
UNITY DAY – OCTOBER 21-WEAR ORANGE
There will be one district-wide event on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. All campuses and district staff are encouraged to participate in Unity Day by wearing orange as an expression of solidarity- “Together against bullying. UNITED for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion”. Help spread the word that Katy ISD is speaking up against bullying by sharing pictures online, tag Katy ISD on Twitter and Facebook, and use the hashtags #UnityDay2020 #KatyCommUNITY.
Family Support Center
EDULOG LITE BUS TRACKING SYSTEM
http://www.katyisd.org/dept/transportation/Pages/Bus-Track.aspx
SENATE BILL 139
The 86th Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 139 (SB 139), which requires Texas local education agencies (LEAs) to distribute the following notice to parents:
https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/Updates-on-Special-Education.pdf#page=1
SB 139 Notice to Families click here. (English version)
SB 139 Notice to Families click here. (Spanish version)
2020-21 BELL SCHEDULE WITH BREAKDOWN
TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL SUPPORT INFORMATION
*New* Parent Tech FAQs
http://www.katyisd.org/dept/technology/PTH/Pages/Parent-Tech-FAQs.aspx
*New* Parent and Student Knowledge Base
http://www.katyisd.org/dept/technology/PTH/Pages/Knowledge-Base-for-Students-and-Parents.aspx
Technology Help Desk Contacts for Parents/Students Support Inquiries
- Online: Katy ISD Tech Help
- Or, click “Help” in Canvas
- Or, call: 281.396.7400 (6:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)
- Or, e-mail: parenttechsupport@katyisd.org
“How to Guide” for Parents on the Home Access Center (HAC)
Need to know how to view a report card, student grades, or other information?
Check out our “how to guides” on the Home Access Center, or click below.
LOCKERS
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 14, 2020
FB 7th Grade AJH vs. TJH (Home) at Jordan HS 5:15pm
October 15, 2020
VB 7th Grade BDJH vs. TJH at BDJH 5:15pm
VB 8th Grade BDJH vs. TJH at TJH 5:15pm
October 16, 2020
No Events Scheduled
October 19, 2020
FB 7th Grade KJH vs. TJH (Visitors) at Legacy Stadium 5:15pm
October 20, 2020
Picture Day!
FB 8th Grade KJH vs. TJH (Visitors) at Legacy Stadium 5:15pm
October 21, 2020
October 22, 2020
VB 7th Grade AJH vs. TJH at TJH 5:15pm
VB 8th Grade AJH vs. TJH at AJH 5:15pm
October 23, 2020
No Events Scheduled
October 24, 2020
Cheer Team Pictures in Competition Gym
October 26, 2020
FB 7th Grade BJH vs. TJH (Home) 5:15pm
October 27, 2020
FB 8th Grade BJH vs. TJH (Home) 5:15pm
October 28, 2020
No Event Scheduled
October 29, 2020
VB 7th Grade SLJH vs. TJH (C-B-A) at SLJH 5:15pm
VB 8th Grade SLJH vs. TJH (C-B-A) at TJH 5:15pm
October 30, 2020
No Events Scheduled