Anson Jones Middle School

Cougar Community,

Our year is in full swing, and we have had an amazing start. Our students make us proud on a daily basis, and they are learning how to follow the rules everyday. We appreciate all of the parent and guardian support we receive, so keep it up.

• If your student is needing immunizations, please contact our school nurse (dion.castaneda@nisd.net) starting August 12, 2024
• For the 2024-2025 academic year, we have a new attendance/ absence policy. Parent/ Guardian written health excuses may only be accepted until the fifth absence of the year. Upon the student’s sixth health related absence, a doctor’s note must be provided.
• Remember, we are an AWAY for the DAY campus, so phones and earbuds must be Away for the School Day. Phones and earbuds can only be used during lunch and before/after school.
• Take a moment to review the dress code policy below.

We want to thank you for sending your student everyday. Please keep up the great work. Attendance truly matters!

We are excited for Fall and hoping for cooler temperatures.

Thank you,

Your Principal,

Javier Lazo

Anson Jones Middle School

The PRIDE of Pinn Rd.

School Motto:

Be great today and even better tomorrow

Here are some reminders:

Students who are sick should stay home. A courtesy call to the attendance office and/or clinic is appreciated, and a note must always be turned in to be eligible for an absence to be excused. There is no more student remote conferencing or COVID absences. For more information, please refer to our district's COVID 19 information page.

https://www.nisd.net/schools/health/covid

Student supervision and breakfast begins at 7:45 am.

Breakfast Service ends at 8:30 am.

Dismissal is at 3:55

If you would like to check your child's bus route, please go to NISD.net and click on Buses and Boundaries or click here on the Bus Routes.

I am excited to say that 100% of our teachers have joined the AJMS PTA, so please consider joining our PTA to support your student's educational experience.

All tickets are sold online. 2024 football season pass sales will begin Monday, September 2 at 8:00 am. All passes are general admission.

Game day tickets will be available for sale Monday at 8:00 am of each week of competitions.

Tickets can be purchased online only at https://www.nisd.net/district/athletics/middle-school-tickets

No tickets are sold at the gate/door.

Football games begin at 4:30 and Volleyball games begin at 5.

Any student staying afterschool to watch the game, should not leave campus. Students staying to watch the football game may wait by the back gate until they open up the bleachers at 4:05. Students staying to watch the volleyball game will need to wait in front of the school near the STEM entrance and sit on the benches until 15 minutes before the game starts and the "doors/gates" open for spectators.

**Students are directed to call/text their ride at 7:00 pm. Any student spectator not following all rules at any game, being disrespectful, leaving campus during the game, or being picked up after 7:30 pm will not be allowed to attend any future games.

This year at Jones MS, our students will be taking the Math and Reading Math Assessments. There is an information letter below for you to read through. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact our offices. 210-397-2100

September 11 - Wednesday - AJMS 7th/8th Football vs. Vale - 4:30 pm

September 12 - Thursday - AJMS 7th/8th Volleyball vs Vale – 5:00 pm

September 14 - Saturday - AJMS Cross Country - 8:00 am at Gus Stadium Complex

September 15 - Sunday - First day of Hispanic Heritage Month

September 16 - Monday - PTA Meeting in Cafeteria - 5:00 pm

September 18 - Wednesday - AJMS 7th/8th Football vs. Hobby - 4:30 pm

September 19 - Thursday - AJMS 7th/8th Football vs. Hobby - 4:30 pm

September 21 - Saturday - AJMS Cross Country - 8:00 am at Gus Stadium Complex

September 25 - Wednesday - AJMS 7th/8th Football vs. Jordan - 4:30 pm

September 26 - Thursday - AJMS 7th/8th Volleyball vs Jordan – 5:00 pm

September 28 - Saturday - AJMS Cross Country - 8:00 am at Gus Stadium Complex

This school year, Northside ISD has implemented a new policy to increase student responsibility for their mobile device chargers. As schools continue to distribute student devices, you may notice that your child’s charger is labeled with his/her name. This is intended to help your child keep track of their charger. Chargers must be returned with the student’s mobile device at the end of the school year or when withdrawing from the campus.

Below you will find best practices for maintaining your child’s charger:

• If the charger label is peeling or lifting, see a staff member to get it replaced.
• If the charger stops working, please see a staff member to get it replaced.
• Do not share the charger with other students.
• Keep the charger in a safe location to prevent it from being lost or stolen.

We have adopted the New Device Policy: AWAY FOR THE DAY. Our computer network is for educational use only, and having a device is a privilege, NOT a right. Phones and earbuds must be Away for the School Day. Phones and earbuds can only be used during lunch and before/after school.

Please click on the picture to see the 2024-2025 Dress Code.

Please click the link below to see the Safety Information from NISD.

NISD Safety Information

AJMS has a new Facebook Page. Please visit the Facebook page and like it and follow it, so you can see many of our events and celebrations we are having on campus. Click the link below:

AJMS Facebook Page