BDJH PTA News Jan 14
2025
VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH
Lynn Martin, our Beautification chair, is responsible for making our school look beautiful! She and her band of elves did a fabulous job of bringing Holiday Cheer to all by decorating the school, the teachers' lounge and BDJH bear for the Holidays! Lynn is always a willing volunteer at every PTA event!
Allison Brownlee is the Parliamentarian. She offers expert advice to the president and officers, providing guidance on parliamentary procedures and ensuring meetings run smoothly while upholding PTA bylaws. Her role requires a great depth of knowledge of correct procedures, which comes from her extensive research; we are all grateful for her input and guidance!
Kathleen Brennen, the Advocacy chair, not only volunteers at so many of our PTA events, she also works diligently behind the scenes, monitoring local and national media, school district policies/meetings to keep us informed of issues of interest to the members of the PTA. We thank her for always keeping us educated!
Erin O'Kelly is a key member of the executive board in the role of Secretary. She is responsible for recording and maintaining accurate records of all association proceedings. She is an active member in all areas of the PTA, and her extensive knowledge and expertise are greatly appreciated.
PTA LEADERS WANTED FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR!
The BDJH PTA is looking for leaders for the upcoming school year. Please fill out the Google form below to nominate yourself or someone else for a position. If nominating another person, please get his/her permission first.
Positions vary from elected officer positions such as President, VP of Fundraising or Treasurer to positions such as Spirit Wear, 6th Grade coordinator, Parliamentarian and many more.
Contact Kim Carter with any questions about positions. bdjhptapresident@gmail.com
Nominations are due February 5.
A Texas PTA Life Member Award is one of the highest honors presented to an individual for outstanding service to our school. Recipients should have contributed significantly to the work of the PTA or to the Beckendorff community.
Please click on the link below to help us nominate 2 parents/individuals AND 2 teachers/staff to be Honorary Texas PTA Lifetime Members. We ask that you include a supporting reason for each nomination. Nominations Due January 21st.
Thank you for taking the time to nominate a deserving member of our community.
If you have any questions, please contact Daniella Simpson at bdjhptamembership@gmail.com
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - PBIS POINTS
On Friday, January 31st, volunteers are needed to help the students cash in their PBIS points for rewards. Please consider signing up below.
What is PBIS Rewards? Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. PBIS focuses on the positive. Students will be able to earn points for modeling our P. R. I. D. E. Values: Purpose, Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Empathy. When students are modeling our P.R.I.D.E Values, anyone on campus can scan their ID and give them points. Once students earn points, they will be able to cash in their points in our school store.
ATTENTION 8TH GRADE PARENTS
Please join the BDJH PTA on Friday, January 24th @ 9:30am in the LGI for an informative parent-led panel covering many of the FAQs asked by the parents of incoming freshmen. After our parent panel speaks, we will answer parent questions.
Coffee, water and light snacks will be served.
Please park behind the school, walk around to the front and check in at the front office. You must bring your valid ID.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, January 22nd.
ATTENTION 8TH GRADE PARENTS
KNOW ANY 5TH GRADERS? - HELP SPREAD THE WORD
This year's Rally Day theme, "Legacy in Action," celebrates the enduring impact of PTA's advocacy while inspiring us to build on this foundation for future generations.
Texas PTA's mission is clear: To make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. Your voice and perspective at Rally Day will contribute to meaningful conversations about policies that directly affect our classrooms and campuses.
Registration is open for Katy Council of PTAs Rally Day plans. See below for more information.
Important Dates
Jan 20 - No School
Jan 21 - Spartan Parent Night for Incoming 9th graders, SLHS PAC at 6pm
Jan 24 - Transition to HS Parent Coffee Chat, BDJH LGI at 9:30am
Jan 31 - PBIS Rewards, BDJH Cafeteria
Feb 5 - 2025-2026 PTA Board Nomination Forms Due
Feb 24 - PTA Rally Day
May 3 - 8th Grade Dance, BDJH Cafeteria