Cougar News

Below are some helpful tips as you prepare for your student(s) to start the 2024-2025 school year at Dobie.

We send out newsletters and post information on Parent Square, the Dobie FB page and our Campus website. This information is linked to the email address and phone number that you provided when registering your student in Skyward (please keep this information current).

Hello, SCUC Family,

The move from one Student Information System to another is a huge undertaking. As many of you are aware, the move from Ascender to Skyward has produced a number of unforeseen challenges. We are so grateful for your patience as we navigate the unexpected complexity of this transition.

Some of the unforeseen challenges we are actively working through:

• Correcting emergency contacts that came over to Skyward as guardians
• Correcting physical addresses connected to multiple families
• Correcting duplicate name records/accounts

​​Important Note

As a result, Skyward has temporarily closed Family Access due to a significant issue in their system

which is impacting returning SCUC families (e.g., students previously attended SCUC ISD in 2023-2024).

What does this mean?

• At this time, only new to SCUC families can register their child(ren).
• Returning students are already registered. All returning families will be required to verify (or re-verify) their data when the system reopens.
• If you are a returning SCUC family, all enrollment verification (and registration of a new student) is temporarily closed. Please do not create an additional account to register or verify enrollment

Other Digital Resources

​Additionally, to ensure digital resources are ready for the start of the school year, the district has been testing Skyward integrations with class enrollment data. This troubleshooting period will help prevent delays in access for students and staff. As a result, ParentSquare, Schoology, and Classlink will likely show student schedules and teacher class rosters. Please note that this information is subject to change.

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Thank you!

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We value our partnership with our parents and guardians, and appreciate your understanding and continued patience with these updates to our systems.

As the start of school approaches, our teachers are excited, our campuses are ready to welcome all students, and we look forward to serving you and your students in the 2024-2025 school year!

Once IDs are distributed (approximately one week after fall photos) they must be worn. More information coming!

7th grade requirements

• Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) booster, unless they have had a booster within the last 5 years
• 1 dose Meningococcal(MCV4)
• 2 doses of Varicella with first dose being on or after 1st birthday (if they have had chicken pox illness no immunization is required)
• 2-dose of MMR is required with first dose on or after 1st birthday
• 2-dose Hepatitis A is required with first dose on or after 1st birthday and Second dose 6-18 months after the first dose.

8th grade requirements

• 2-dose of MMR is required with first dose on or after 1st birthday.
• 2-dose Hepatitis A with 1st dose on or after 1st birthday and Second dose 6-18 months after the first dose

MySchoolBucks is used for payments for school meals. You can add money to your child's account, view account balances and recent purchases, and set up notifications for upcoming payments - from the convenience of your home, office, or on-the-go with the mobile app.

Visit https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain.action?clientKey=&requestAction= to get started.

Cafeteria menus can be viewed here.

To apply for free/reduced meals, please review the requirements and submit your application here.

Uniforms will be available on MySchoolBucks the week of August 12th.

Schedules will be provided on the first day of school. Students will report to the cafeteria/gym to find their first period class (staff will be available to assist and direct students).

Schedule change requests can be made within the first 5 days of school. Students can pick up a schedule change form from the counseling office to submit their request.

We are aware that schedule-like information keeps appearing on various platforms. Please note this information is inaccurate and continues to change. We cannot answer schedule questions at this time.

NOTE: Schedules were not be provided during Cougar Camp, only a course list. Due to class size restrictions, not all changes can be accommodated.

Please send your student with a writing utensil and paper for the first week. Each teacher will provide a supply list specific to their class. Junior High does not have a school supply list for all students.

• You can find your bus route here.
• Zonar MyView app is an application in which you can receive notifications when the bus is close to your stop, enters/departs the school, bus delays, cancelations, etc. You will need the school access code SCH3368, download the app and follow the instructions.
  

All try outs for fall sports will take place after school starts, per UIL regulations. Please be sure your student has a physical on file in order to try out. Forms can be found at Rank One Sports. Once the physical is completed, please have your student hand deliver it to their coach.

PE/athletic uniforms can be purchased on MySchoolBucks.

Thu 8/15 • First Day of School/Start of 1st Grading Period

Thu 8/15, 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm • Regular Board Meeting

Thu 8/22 • Picture Day

Thu 8/22, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm • 7th grade volleyball vs Corbett (home)

Thu 8/22, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm • 8th grade volleyball vs Corbett (away)

Wed 8/28, 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm • 7th grade football vs Heritage (away)

Wed 8/28, 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm • 8th grade football vs Heritage (home)

Thu 8/29, 5:00 pm - 7:15 pm • 8th grade volleyball vs Metzger (home)

Thu 8/29, 5:00 pm - 7:15 pm • 7th grade volleyball vs Metzger (away)

SAVE THE DATE

Tue 9/3 • Open House (more information to come)

I am the Communities In Schools (CIS) Site Coordinator for Dobie Junior High. Referrals to CIS can be initiated by students, parents, counselor, administration, or teachers/staff using the QR code here. If you have any questions or need to make a referral, please contact Mrs. Goode at 210-619-4122.

CIS is a local, non-profit organization, which is part of a nation-wide "stay-in-school" network. On campus, CIS works closely with families, teachers, principals, and other school staff to help students be successful. Our goal is to help children learn, stay in school, make positive life choices, and create a support system for students by reducing barriers to a successful education and prepare students for fun-filled days of learning!

Activities provided by CIS are designed to help students improve self-confidence, behavior, attendance, and academics.

For students, CIS can provide:

• Counseling and Support

• Academic Assistance

• Group Activities to address social skills, character development, career awareness, and self-esteem

• Behavior and Mental Health Support

• Basic Needs Assistance (daily snacks, school supplies, clothing, food backpacks, etc.)

For parents, CIS can provide:

• Parental Support and Guidance

• Referrals to community agencies for counseling/mental health support

• Employment information

• Basic Needs Assistance

We believe that EVERY CHILD needs and deserves:

• A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult.

• A safe place to learn and grow.

• A healthy start and a healthy future.

• A marketable skill to use upon graduation.

• A chance to give back to peers and the community

For more information about Communities in Schools,

https://www.cis-sct.org/our-work/

Carmen Goode, MSW, M.S.

Site Coordinator

Communities In Schools of South Central Texas

J. Frank Dobie JHS | Cibolo, Texas 78108

210-619-4122 | cgoode@scuc.txed.net

• Delivery services (Favor, Uber Eats, Door Dash, etc.) are not allowed to bring food for students
• Skyward gives you 24/7 access to your students' attendance, assignment grades, and cycle grades. Please use the SCUC specific link, not Google
  
• Attendance changes can made within 7 calendar days of the absence only. Please allow 48-72 hours for absences to be corrected. Calling in a student's absence does not excuse the absence
  

• Witness Statements and Parent Concern forms are available at our front desk to report concerns including on-campus bullying, cyberbullying, threats, and/or lost/stolen items. Forms are investigated in a timely manner by our Assistant Principals and SRO, if necessary

Website: https://www.scucisd.org/o/Dobie
Location: 395 West Borgfeld Road, Cibolo, TX, USA
Phone: 210-619-4100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dobiejhs
Twitter: @DobieJunior