Third Six Weeks Parent Newsletter
2020-2021
PJHS Mission Statement
Note from the Principal- Jennifer Garcia
Dear Parents,
It is the conclusion of the third six weeks, as well as the first semester. Next week, all students start fresh in accumulating Privilege Passes and Misconduct Tickets. All students will report to their Fall first period to receive a new schedule. In most cases, only students' Electives and/or Enrichment will change for the Semester 2. If you have any questions about your child's Spring schedule, please contact Ms. Seelk in the Counseling Department.
We are excited to announce that the 8th grade Gala will continue this year, and it is scheduled for May 15! We have found ways to adhere to Covid-19 protocols but still allow our 8th graders to close out their middle school experience. There are Gala eligibility guidelines in which students must meet (see below) and usually most of our students have no problem being eligible. The 8th grade Gala is a segue to high school, and we are always very proud of students' attendance and behavior at the Gala. We will have several sixth and seventh grade Student Council members also in attendance to help serve. And plenty of staff supervision! :)
Holiday Theme Days
Glow stick lab
Higher-level thinking
"Part of the Group" - adapted from "The Middle Years" newsletter, September 2018
8th grade Gala Requirements
Students of the Month
December: Ally N., Paul W., Reese M.
January: Ashton B., Mark T., Lauren M.
February: Makayla S., Evalynn G., Jauslyn R.
Elective projects from Art, Horticulture and Spanish
STAAR Testing Dates
Please see the state assessment calendar below. Eighth graders will only have one opportunity to pass STAAR Math and STAAR Reading this school year.
April 6: 7th grade STAAR Writing
May 4: 8th grade STAAR Algebra
May 6: 8th grade STAAR Science
May 7: 8th grade STAAR Social Studies
May 11: 6th, 7th and 8th grade STAAR Math
May 12: 6th, 7th and 8th grade STAAR Reading
Pleasanton Junior High
Website: www.pisd.us
Location: 1280 Jolly Street, Pleasanton, TX, USA
Phone: (830) 569-1280
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pleasanton-Junior-High-127257177657915