MJH PARENT NEWSLETTER
DECEMBER 2023
IMPORTANT DATES: DECEMBER
- 1: 12 Days of Christmas attire begins - themes below
- 1:Theater at MHS during school day
- 1:Fall Book Fair ends today
- 2:Christmas Theater play at MJH cafeteria (2:00 matinee and 6:00 evening performances)
- 4:STUCO Grinch fundraiser begins this week
- 4: Christmas Theater play at MJH cafeteria 7:00 p.m.
- 6:Cross Country will take pictures during 2nd period
- 7:Boys Basketball home game 4:30 pm
- 8:Grinch comes today!
- 8:6th Choir tour 3-9 pm/Varsity Choir sing at elementary schools
- 9:Christmas Parade in Montgomery a.m./Region Concert band
- 12:Winter Band Concert 6:30 at MHS
- 12:OAP auditions in black box 3-5 pm
- 13:OAP auditions in black box 3-5 pm
- 14:PTO meeting 8:45 library
- 14:Girls home basketball game 4:30 pm
- 14:Choir Concert at MHS at 7:00 pm
- 15:PTO serves MJH staff a Christmas luncheon during all lunches
- 15:Beginner Band Concert 6:00 pm
- 18:Exam day
- 19:Exam day
- 20:Exam day/Early release day 11:40
- 21:Early release day 11:40
- 22:Christmas Break - staff/students back on Jan. 9
MESSAGE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
What a great time of the year! It's exciting to see the joy in the faces of middle school students during the holiday season. Our upcoming band, choir and theater programs will offer the opportunity to slow down and enjoy a little holiday cheer. Come out and support our theater students as they perform a Christmas play December 2nd and 4th. Our choir students will perform a Christmas concert on December 14th and our band students will perform a holiday concert on December 12th. We are so proud of our students and staff as they have been working diligently to showcase their special talents. Everyone is welcome!
We are also proud of how much our community gives during this time of the year. We have many programs that reflect the caring community culture that is growing through our population. Our Angel Tree program assist families that have needs during the holidays. Our NJHS will host a toy drive for Toys for Tots and our Student Council has their annual Grinch Fundraiser that raises funds to assist with our Angel Tree families.
I'm always humbled by the support of our Bear Family and MISD Community during this time of the season, and we appreciate your support in all the endeavors we take on. On behalf of the MJH Staff, have a joy-filled holiday season and a prosperous New Year.
MESSAGE FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
DRESS CODE REMINDERS: parents, please help us by making sure your child is not out of dress code when they leave the home. Thank you for your help.
- No Pajama Pants, Slippers, or Blankets-Pajamas and slippers are only allowed on designated spirit days.
- Shorts: There can be no thigh showing (boy or girl) above mid-thigh. Boys must have shorts longer than their mid-thigh.
- NO Mid-drift showing – No stomach or waist should be visible with natural movement.
- No hoodies on head in the building - hats are allowed on designated days only.
MESSAGE FROM OUR COUNSELORS
Counselors will be visiting classrooms to share information related to gratitude and responsibility with our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Our 8th grade students will also learn about the importance of self-responsibility pertaining to texting and learn about the risks and potential consequences of sexting. In today’s age, it is critical that our students know how to use their electronic devices safely and responsibly.
We want to wish all of our students and families a wonderful winter break but also know that many struggle this time of year with missing loved ones they have lost. Below are several resources that may be helpful to those who are in need of a little extra TLC this holiday season.
National Alliance for Children's Grief: Click on this LINK to access a Holiday Toolkit to support children who are grieving during the holiday season.
Grief & The Holidays- Support for Adults: Follow this LINK for ways to incorporate your loved one into the holidays.
David Kessler Tender Hearts Online Grief Community: Click this LINK to learn more about this online support group for grief.
Need to find food for the Holidays?
Follow this LINK to search for various services, basic needs and food banks.
I have listed several local food banks below, but there are many many more that you can search for on the United Way website by Zip Code.
Coat of Many Colors Ministries (CMCM)
Lone Star Community Center
Services (2nd and 4th Wed Food Distribution)
Distributes food to individuals and families in need in a drive-through model on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.
2500 Lone Star Pkwy | Montgomery, TX 77356 | (936) 672-7808
Community Assistance Center
Conroe Office
1022 McCall Ave | Conroe, TX 77301
SERVICES(Basic Needs (Reliant and other Energy Companies)
Compassion United
Conroe House Of Prayer (CHOP)
SERVICES(2nd Sat Mobile Pantry)
Provides groceries for those in need at rotating locations once monthly. Times and locations are posted on program's Facebook page.
350 Foster Dr | Conroe, TX 77301
Food Pantry
SERVICES(1st and 3rd Thurs Terrys Table Food Pantry)
Provides drive-thru food and grocery pickup.
18856 FM 1484 | Conroe, TX 77303 | (936) 274-3799
Lone Star College
LSC-Montgomery
SERVICES(Tue, Wed, Fri Food Pantry)
Provides food every other week to qualifying students, faculty and staff at Lone Star College - Montgomery Campus as well as members of the community.
3200 College Park Dr | Conroe, TX 77384 | (936) 273-7000
Please don't hesitate to reach out to any counselor using our contact information below:
Barbara Gagliano:
8th Grade Counselor
936-276-3321
Lesa Dunbar: 6th Grade Counselor
936-276-3322
Tressie Stewart 7th Grade Counselor
936-276-3320
GET READY FOR THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS ATTIRE!
SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE
NEW SMART TAG PARENT APP
We are excited to announce the launch of the SMART tag parent app, the final component of the SMART tag system implemented this year to increase school bus safety and improve operations in the transportation department.
This mobile app will allow parents to receive push notifications with school bus arrival times. It will also allow parents to view a map showing the bus as their student is being transported. For more information about this technology, and steps on how to get started, click here: SMART Tag Info - Montgomery ISD (misd.org)
7th and 8th UIL ACADEMICS INFORMATION
UIL is an academic competition for your brain!
There are many events to choose from. You may compete in as many events as you want as long as the events are not in the same wave on the same day.
Expectations
*You will meet with your coach once a week for practice.
*You will compete the day of the competition
*Try your best
Benefits
*Meeting new friends
*Building self confidence
*Chance to compete against 7 other schools and win an award
*UIL Celebration at Main Event on April 26th
The competition will be at Bear Branch Jr. High on March 20th and April 3rd from 4:30 pm- approximately 7:30 pm. We will take a bus to the competition.
You only go on the day of your event.
If you have any questions please feel free to email the
7th and 8th grade UIL Coordinator Mrs. Lumpkin at Tamara.lumpkin@misd.org.
UIL Events - March 20, 2024
Wave 1
Calculator Applications - Ms. Massengale
Editorial Writing- Ms.Koonce
Listening Skills- Ms. Krause
Maps/Graphs/Charts- Ms. Hartner
Science- Ms. Hartner
Wave 2
Art- Mr. Yates
Chess- Ms. Ducharme
Dictionary Skills- Mr.Cuevas
Social Studies- Ms. Beaven
Spelling- Ms. Krause
Wave 1 & 2
Ready Writing- Ms. Ducharme
April 3rd, 2024
Wave 1 & 2
Prose, Poetry, and Impromptu Speaking- Ms. Lumpkin
Wave 1
Number Sense- Ms. King
Wave 2
Mathematics- Mr. Reinholz
MJH is so excited...GRINCH DAY is coming soon!!!
Our student council sponsors Grinch Day where students can pay to have their teacher "Grinched or Saved." All money raised goes toward:
1. helping our families by adopting a family for Christmas through Angel Tree and
2. purchasing supplies for students.
You will able to pay online with MySchoolBucks or bring your dollars during lunch at the StuCo table Dec. 4 - 7. The Grinch will make a visit to MJH on December 8.
MJH ATHLETICS INFORMATION
JR HIGH SPORTS WILL BEGIN FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL
- Boys Basketball: For questions, please contact greg.faigle@misd.org
- Cross Country: For questions, please contact nathan.hutchinson@misd.org
- Girls Basketballl: For questions, please contact kim.payne@misd.org
***You must have a physical on file to participate in all sports!
GIRLS ATHLETICS:
Girls Athletics website: https://montgomeryjh.misd.org/for_students/athletic_information/girls_athletics
BOYS ATHLETICS:
Boys Athletics website: https://montgomeryjh.misd.org/for_students/athletic_information/boy_s_athletics
- Montgomery ISD athletic events are completely cashless. Fans arriving at the game without a ticket will be able to purchase from their own device, by scanning a QR code and making a credit card purchase.
- Tickets will go on sale at 8:00 AM on game day, but fans can look at the schedule now and sign up for text reminders when they become available. It is helpful to purchase prior to arrival to avoid internet traffic and line congestion.
MJH PTO
Please find attached 2-signup geniuses from PTO below. Please help us support our teachers by clicking on the links below.
Teacher Holiday Luncheon, Friday, Dec. 15: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D44A4AE29A7FF2-46184814-teacher
Teacher Supply Drive by Thursday, Dec. 14: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D44A4AE29A7FF2-46184457-teacher
Need some BEAR spirit wear? Click below!
MJH YEARBOOK
Pre order your yearbook at Balfour.com. WE DO NOT ORDER EXTRAS.
https://www.balfour.com/texas/montgomery/montgomery-junior-high-school
Please e-mail kristy.krause@misd.org if you have any questions about yearbooks or yearbook ads.
ATTENDANCE
Notice regarding attendance notes - beginning after Christmas break attendance office will only accept doctor/parent notes within 5 days of the absences.
LUNCH/VISITORS
A friendly reminder, we do not have an open lunch policy so please do not order food for your child from outside vendors to be delivered to the school during the school day (i.e. Uber Eats, Grub Hub, Door Dash, or any kind of delivery service). This is a safety concern that disrupts the educational process within our community and random people delivering food is not part of our safety plan. In addition, please do not bring or share lunches with other students due to safety, medical concerns, allergies, etc.
We do have parent lunch tables for parents to eat lunch with their student and a friend.
Parent Drop Off Table: If your child forgets their lunch, we have a parent drop off table in the front foyer for you to drop off lunches. Please let your child know you have brought their lunch to school.
TRANSPORTATION CHANGES
We ask that you make every effort to request transportation changes prior to 1:30 p.m. in order for us to be certain that your student leaves in the correct manner. You may make changes by:
- Sending a note with your child;
MJH CAR RIDER LINE/BUS POLICY
Due to the continued growth of MISD, we will no longer allow extra riders to ride the bus routes. Only registered riders will be allowed on the bus routes. We highly encourage students to car-pool to school due to the high volume of traffic and limited parking during the morning hours.