Permenter Longhorn Check-In
Week of March 20 - March 24, 2023
Congratulations to our NJHS Inductees!
Congratulations New NJHS Members:
- Isabella Esobedo
- Kailyn Henderson
- Kevin Jefferson
Congratulations New NJHS Members:
- Jacob Simmons
- Ryan Samuel
- Otlin Ward
- Janiya McLemore
A Note from the Principal:
Welcome back from what I hope was a restful and enjoyable Spring Break! I pray everyone is recharged and reset to do the work that is before us as we prepare to finish the year strong with a radical sprint. As we continue the process to prepare our students for the STAAR, we will be adjusting instructional settings and methods to ensure our scholars are well equipped to show academic growth and mastery.
All scholars may wear school appropriate tracksuits or sweatsuits this Tuesday, March 21st to kick off our Radical Sprint. We are sprinting to academic success on ALL state assessments. Please do not schedule any appointments or out of town commitments on any of our testing dates: April 18th, May 2nd, May 4th and May 9th. Because these tests are now untimed, students have until the end of the school day to complete these tests so we have no way of communicating an absolute window for completion. Also, please try to limit absences in general. This is a very critical time of the year.
Please continue to partner with us as we focus on teaching and learning in healthy and safe environments. Please review previous SMORE newsletters as well as the information presented in this week's edition on measures we are taking to ensure our classrooms are fertile grounds for learning. Be sure you and your scholar are up to date on campus practices regarding dress code violations and tardies.
By now I hope everyone has had an opportunity to review communication from CHISD Superintendent Dr. Hudson about expectations and possible discipline consequences for student behavior that impedes teaching and learning. Information was first sent via email last Sunday on February 26th and there was follow-up communication via Dr. Hudson's weekly SMORE and the CHISD website. As a campus we immediately began sharing and having discussions with our scholars about the possible discipline consequences including out of school suspensions that could last up to 45 days.
A few reminders and announcements:
- We will have grade level assemblies upon our return Monday, March 20th to reset and recharge our scholars. Academic and behavior expectations will be shared in what we hope is a unified approached to greatness.
- Updated district guidance has been received and April 7th and May 26th will now be instructional days to make up for the bad weather experienced earlier this semester.
- We had the honor of inducting 7 scholars into the National Junior Honor Society the Tuesday before our break. It was a glorious occasion made possible by our NJHS sponsor Mrs. Gilmore and all of the faculty members of her NJHS Advisory Council. I think my favorite moment was witnessing parents pin their scholars. It was truly special and I commend those scholars and their families.
- Our band would love your support with their fundraiser. Information is included in this newsletter.
- Please be sure your scholars are bringing their Chromebooks daily as that is one reason some scholars didn't test: they did not have their district-issued Chromebook due to either it being lost, forgotten at home or a repair fee being owed.
- Teachers have made arrangements for extended day learning opportunities in the mornings and after school and many scholars are not attending despite the lack of academic growth needed. Please be sure your scholar is attending these sessions and partner with us to get them where they need to be academically.
- An email was sent to all parents and scholars on 1/03/2023 that provided the recording of the digital town hall meeting as well as new practices beginning the first day of the spring semester. Please let me know if you did not receive this important email with the recording of the meeting and I will resend it to you.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we continue to prepare our scholars for their very best.
Faithfully,
Dr. Lemons
Principal, Permenter Middle School
Virtual Community Information Session - March 28th
CHISD Code of Conduct
CHISD District Calendar
Free Online Tutoring
Our Priority: Teaching & Learning
We hope you share in our commitment to ensure our main focus is on: scholar achievement, scholar safety and scholar social and emotional well being.
Call for Volunteers
Lunch Reminders for 2022-2023
There is no longer universal lunch for all. Scholars must now pay for lunches if they do not receive free or reduced price lunch. We encourage everyone to complete the lunch application listed below.
- Universal breakfast for all
- Lunch Application for all
- My Payments Plus for Lunch Payments
- Permenter lunch menu for the week of March 20th
- MyPayments Plus is now configured to accept payments for fees associated with ID badges. The system won't accept balances accrued before the setup, but it can accept payment on fees moving forward.
- Continue to be mindful that there is no on-campus supervision before 8:15 AM or after 4:45 PM. Please ensure your scholar is not on campus outside of those time frames in the best interest of their safety.
A Note from CHHS Athletics:
Dear Scholars and Parents:
We want to ensure all scholars have the opportunity to take part in all events across the district. To ensure scholars are admitted into all athletic events at Cedar Hill High School, all scholars must present a non-torn digital ticket and their current school ID at the student gate. Additionally, all elementary and middle school scholars must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian throughout the entirety of the game. These scholars will enter through the general admission gate. All scholars are welcome to attend and we hope they come to support all of our Longhorn scholar athletes!
Permenter Middle School
Email: katrina.lemons@chisd.net
Website: www.chisd.net/pms
Location: 431 W Parkerville Rd, Cedar Hill, TX 75104, USA
Phone: 972.291.5270
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chisdpermenter
Twitter: @PermenterCH