Students need to arrive by 7:45 for breakfast

Students are issued a tardy slip at 7:55

First bell rings at 7:52

Classes Start at 7:55

Nov 11 Veteran's Day Appreciation Breakfast

Nov 14 Girls Basketball vs George West @ Home

Nov 14 Boys Basketball @ George West

Nov 18 School Board Meeting @ 7:00 PM

Nov 21 THANKSGIVING LUNCH

Nov 21 Boys Basketball vs Aransas Pass @ Home

Nov 21 Girls Basketball @ Aransas Pass

Nov 22 No School (Teacher Workday)

Nov 23 Girls "A" Team Holiday Tourney Site TBA

Nov 25-Nov 29 Thanksgiving Holiday

Dec 2 Girls Basketball vs Odem @ Home

Dec 2 Boys Basketball @ Odem

Dec 3 Regional Band Auditions @ Tuloso Midway

Dec 7 UIL Academic Meet Hosted by MMS

Dec 9 Girls Basketbal @ Taft

Dec 9 Boys Basketball vs Taft @ Home

Dec 10 MMS Band Holiday Concert

Dec 13 No School (Teacher Workday)

Dec 14 All Region Band Clinic @ TAMUK

Dec 16 Girls Basketbal @ West Oso

Dec 16 Boys Basketball vs West Oso @ Home

Dec 16 -January 3, 2025 Holiday Break

Dec 16 School Board Meeting @ 7:00 PM

Jan 6 No School (Teacher Workday)

6th Grade 104

7th Grade 125

8th Grade 113

Total 342

6th: 96.12%

7th: 92.00%

8th: 92.04%

Campus: 93.27%

Our Goal: 98%

• Attention students, perfect attendance counts this year, let's make it 100%!!!💖

Micah Saenz currently attends Mathis Middle School. He is in the 6th grade and is very active at school. Micah is currently involved in UIL and FFA. When Micah grows up he wants to be an Engineer. Micah says that school is important to him so he can be ready for the future. The advice he would give to other students is very simple. Always work hard and try your best!

Ms. Adina Hernandez is a 7th Grade ELA teacher at Mathis Middle School. Ms. Hernandez graduated from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She says her “WHY” is her love of learning and education. “I’m really passionate about language and how it evolves.”

The advice Ms. Hernandez would give to her students is “whatever it is you do, give it your all. If things don’t work out, don’t give up. Try again. Life can be challenging but perseverance is something that is practiced, not taught.”

Habitual tardiness is unacceptable behavior and could result in placement at the Discipline Alternative Education Program. Tardies will not be changed unless there has been an error 109 made by the teacher when it was given, or by the attendance clerk when recording tardies on the computer. Tardies will only be excused by the principal or designated administrator.

2nd Grading Period October 7, 2024 – Dec. 12, 2024 (40 days)

• November 4, 2024, Eligibility Gained @ 4:00 p.m.

• November 15, 2024, Progress Reporting Period (6 weeks)

• November 18, 2024, Principal Grade Check (grades due @ 8:00 a.m.)

• November 20, 2024, Progress Reports Mailed

• November 25-29, 2024, Intersession (everyone eligible at dismissal)

• December 2, 2024, Eligibility Gained/Lost @ 4:00 p.m.

• December 12, 2024, End of Reporting Period (9 weeks)

• Dec. 13 – Jan. 6, 2025, Intersession (everyone eligible at dismissal)

• January 7, 2025, Principal Grade Check (grades due @ 8:00 a.m.)

• January 9, 2025, Report Cards Mailed

• January 14, 2025, Eligibility Gained/Lost (4:00 p.m.)

A reminder that MMS students must be accompanied by an adult when attending games (basketball, football, volleyball, etc).

You can purchase tickets online or at the gate.

https://mathisisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/all

Check SportsU for more information.

SportsU Access Code: MFPT-QYRV

Student 7:15-7:50 A.M. drop off in the morning will be in front of the building. Students will walk to the cafeteria entering in the last door. Watch for students getting out of cars and crossing to the side walk. Do not enter the parking area in front of the gym where the buses drop off.

Pick up at 4:00 pm will be in the same location. Please be patient at this time. The lines will get shorter when football practice and volley ball practice as well as 21st Century begins.

Walkers will be released as soon as pick up students have exited the building

We have included an excerpt from the dress code.

All Students

• To avoid substantial disruption of the education process, apparel that contains inflammatory writing or graphics such as nudity, violence, satanic or obscene language will not be permitted. Students will not be permitted to wear clothing that suggests an affiliation or identification with groups that advocate unlawful activities including violence, drug, satanic, alcohol, or tobacco use.

• Apparel that advertises or depicts drug, alcohol or tobacco products is not permitted.

• Students may not wear clothing which is modified to or displays writing or pictures that suggest or depict sexual activity.

• No hats or caps are to be worn in the academic buildings ofthe school.When appropriate, caps may be worn but only with the bill of the cap to the front. Hats and caps will be confiscated and not returned until the end of the school year if worn inappropriately or inside the academic buildings unless worn for medical purposes.

• Hairstyles or colors of an unnatural disruptive or offensive nature are prohibited. Any highlighting of hair must be a natural color blend. Rules are interpreted at principal’s discretion.

• Hairstyles that cover the student’s face are not permitted.

• Shirts may be worn untucked if the shirt is squared-off at the bottom and no part of shirt extends past the fingertips when arms are extended down the sides of the body.

• Shirts may not be worn if any of the student's midriff shows when the student's arms are raised above the head.

• Shorts may be worn but must be hemmed and be no shorter than 3-inches above the knee.

• All students must wear shoes, flip flops are not allowed.

• The bottom garment must extend past the student’s longest fingertip when the arms are fully extended at their side. Shorts must have no holes or frayed edges above the knee. Ripped/frayed pants/jeans are only permitted if athletic shorts/leggings/patches are worn underneath or are covering the holes.

• All pants, jeans, and skirts must be worn at the waistline.

• Students may not wear sunglasses or colored glasses that obscure the eyes and interfere with the ability to make eye-to-eye contact. They are permitted only as a medical requirement verified by a medical provider's written statement.

• Students are not allowed to wear see-through clothing. A school appropriate shirt must be worn underneath any outer wear (jacket, hoodie, etc.)

• Tank tops and muscle shirts are not allowed. Undershirts are permitted only if covered by another non-underwear type shirt. Vests may be worn over sleeved shirts.

• Students are not allowed to wear tightly fitting tops or tops that have a low-cut front, side or back.

• Form fitting shirts, blouses, pants, and tights of any materials are not acceptable.

• Oversized jackets and long coats must be taken off upon arrival at school. This rule is to be interpreted at the principal’s discretion.

• Tattoos that show must be covered at all times during the school day or school function.

• Wallet chains or any type of chains on any apparel are not permitted on campus.

Female Students

• Earrings are permitted, but jewelry may not be worn in any pierced area of the body except the ear. Gauges are not permissible.

• Sleeveless blouses/dresses must be a minimum of three inches wide at the shoulder. No tank tops or spaghetti straps are permitted.

Male Students

• Sleeveless and/or mesh athletic-type jerseys must have a tee shirt worn underneath.

• Shirts must be buttoned.

• Loose fitting pants will be pulled to the waist and belted.

• Sideburns may not be below the earlobe.

• Faces will be clean shaven.

• Earrings, facial and body ornaments/piercing of any type are prohibited. Gauges are not permissible. Item(s) will be confiscated for six weeks.

Students shall not display, turn on, or use a telecommunications device, including a cellular

telephone, or other electronic device on school property during the school day.

Consequences:

1st Offense

▪ device/phone will be held for 10 school days

▪ $15 administrative fee

2nd Offense

▪ device/phone will be held for 15 school days

▪ 1 day Saturday In-School suspension or

corporal punishment (3)

▪ $15 administrative fee

3rd Offense

▪ device/phone will be held for 20 school days

▪ 3 day In-School Suspension

▪ $15 administrative fee

4th Offense

▪ device/phone will be held for 25 school days

▪ 30 school day placement at the DAEP.

▪ $15 administrative fee

Note: The day the device/phone is confiscated is day “0”. Consequences must be

served and completed prior to receiving the device/phone. The student’s parents

may acquire the device/phone from the principal after school on the last day of the

confiscation period

Support your child to be successful in school

Help your child understand that school is their very first job!

· Make great school attendance a priority for your child.

· Talk to your child about the importance of daily attendance in every class and how it helps his/her learning.

· When students miss so much school they will not be prepared and start failing courses in middle school and dropping out of high school.

Help your child develop good habits

· Help your child practice good daily habits like:

o finishing homework and placing it in his/her backpack

o laying out clothes and the backpack in the evening

o having a regular bedtime for a good night's sleep

o leaving early enough in the morning to get to school on time.

o turn off electronic devices one hour before bedtime.

· Help your child build responsibility skills by reminding them to make up any missed schoolwork after an absence.

When your child is sick

· Only let your child stay home if he/she is truly sick. Sometimes complaints of a headache or stomachache might be a sign of anxiety and not a reason to stay home. Contact the teachers and school for support if you think this might be happening.

· Send your child to school and let the school nurse evaluate the child if it’s a mild illness

Appointments and vacations

· Make every effort to schedule doctor, dentist, and other appointments after school hours.

· If your child must be out of school for an appointment, get him/her back to school for at least part of the school day.

· Plan vacations when school is not in session.

Attendance records

· Contact the school every time your child is absent.

· Check your child's attendance regularly on Skyward or with school staff.

· Check and keep your contact information up to date with the school (phone numbers, address, parent’s work location, email address, etc.).

Keep Your Teen Interested in School

Talk with your teen about classes

· Ask about his/her school day.

· Learn which classes are engaging your teen's interests.

· Discuss ways to increase interest in classes your teen does not find engaging.

· Stay on top of your teen's academic progress and attendance.

Safety

· Ask your teen if he/she feels safe from bullies and other threats.

· Stay on top of your teen's social contacts.

· Discuss peer pressure and social isolation.

· Feeling pressure from other teens or feeling lonely at school can lead to skipping or missing school.

· Encourage meaningful after school activities, including sports and clubs.

· If your teen is feeling unsafe, losing interest and/or missing school, get help from school staff (Teacher, Counselor, Nurse, etc.).

Heading toward graduation

· Talk about why a high school diploma is important to your teen's future.

· Make it clear that missing school is unacceptable.

· Contact the school if you think your teen may be falling behind academically, missing school more than 2 days per month, or seems to be losing interest in school to help your teen stay on track for graduation.

School ends at 4:00 PM and car riders are dismissed first. All car riders are gone in 10-17 minutes. Walkers are dismissed next unless it is raining or lightning is present. Bus students are dismissed as the buses arrive.

Thanks,

Administration

Patricia Pittman, Associate Principal

Email: ppittman@mathisisd.org
Website: www.mathisisd.org
Location: Mathis Middle School, East San Patricio Avenue, Mathis, TX, USA
Phone: (361)547-2381
Facebook: facebook.com/mathismiddle