The Knight's Herald Sept. 3, 2024

September 3, 2024

Dear Knox Families,

We officially have moved into September! I hope you and your family enjoyed the long weekend. I definitely am hoping for a little cooler weather with less humidity.

For today’s newsletter, we just have a few announcements.

1. School IDs and Tardy consequences start tomorrow, September 4th. We have been warning the students for the past few weeks about wearing their School ID Badges every day as well as getting to class on time. The consequences for excessive tardies (more than 7) and not wearing your School ID Badge can be found in the Knox Student Handbook.

2. The Knox PTO has their first Spirit Night this month at Black Walnut Café on Monday, September 23, from 4:00 p.m. until close. 15% of the sales will go to Knox PTO. You can dine in or get your order to go! Please see their flyer below.

3. For the past few months, our school gyms have been under construction. We are very close to completion. We appreciate all of our coaching staff and our student athletes for their ability to pivot and to workout in alternate spaces. Also, we really appreciate the willingness for Wilkerson Intermediate to provide practice space for our Lady Knights Volleyball teams.

4. Our athletic season is under way. Here are a few reminders:

a. Cost: Student tickets are $1.00. Adult tickets are $2.00. All tickets must be paid with Cash only!!!

b. Students must go home first before attending our games in the evening.

c. First Volleyball home game is Thursday, 9/12, at 5:30 p.m. (B Team) and 6:30 p.m. (A Team)

d. First Football games are this week.

The 7th grade Navy Team plays today at 4:30 p.m., Knox JHS Field
The 7th grade Knights team at 6:30 p.m., Caney Creek HS
The 7th grade White team at 5:30 p.m., Caney Creek HS
The 8th grade teams play tomorrow, September 4th, 2024.
The Navy team at 4:30 p.m. at the Knox JHS Field
The Knights team at 6:30 p.m. at Caney Creek HS
The White team at 5:30 p.m. at Caney Creek HS

5. Our Social Studies Department will be celebrating Freedom Week from September 16 – 20. The dress up days are:

Monday: Hats off to Freedom
Tuesday: Wear Red, White and Blue
Wednesday: Dress as your favorite decade
Thursday: Wear your favorite team jersey
Friday: Wear your hair in a creative way

6. Our first three-week progress report will come out this week on Thursday. If students are struggling, please reach out to your child’s teacher. All of our staff have opportunities for your child to receive tutoring.

7. Our Librarian, Ms. Butts, wants to remind everyone that the Library is open late until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Also, students can come to the Library in class and/or in advisory with a Library pass from their teacher.

Counselor's Corner During Lunches

The Knox counselors are available in the cafeteria during lunches to see students if they have questions or concerns about anything. This is another opportunity for students to visit with a counselor if they have difficulty seeing a counselor during the day.

College Park Academy of Science and Technology Lunch Visits

Representatives from the College Park Academy of Science and Technology will be at Knox on Monday, September 16, during lunches to visit with students who may be interested in applying to the academy. Parent information nights will be held the following week as follows:

Wednesday: September 25 at The Woodlands College Park Commons @ 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Thursday: September 26 at The Woodlands College Park Commons @ 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

** It is only necessary to attend one meeting.

Lunch Information

If students forget their lunch, parents may bring it to our front office staff. However, please do not send any type of door dash or delivery company to our campus. We will only accept items from our families.

New for this year: Students only will be allowed to charge up to 15 breakfasts/15 lunches. Once those fees are paid, the student would be allowed to charge again.

See the two links below for Child Nutrition website and the application for Free and Reduced Meals.

Link to Child Nutrition:

Child Nutrition – Conroe ISD

Link to Apply for Free and Reduced Meals:

MySchoolApps - Home Page

School Supply List:

Students will meet with their teachers over the next two days to go over school supplies. Prior to the start of school, the departments made an initial list of items that students will need for this upcoming school year. This list is not all inclusive but is an excellent starting point for students regarding school supplies for this upcoming year.

Note: If you would like to help out with school-wide distribution supplies, we still are in need of copy paper (500 sheets),

http://tiny.conroeisd.net/HgS4d

Smart TAG/ID Information

Smart Tag/IDs will be required for all students. They must be worn each day and visible via a Lanyard. On the first day of school, all 7th grade students will receive their new ID along with a blue Knox lanyard. All returning 8th graders should wear their badge from last year. If 8th grade students need to replace their ID, please email Ms. Mapes Clevenger at madmapes@conroeisd.net. In addition, 1st and 5th block teachers will assist students if they need school ID badges.

With this requirement, students must wear their IDs every day. If they forget their ID, they will be required to have a temporary ID which can be obtained from their 1st or 5th block teacher. If a student loses their ID during the school year, the replacement cost will be $5.00. We will have Lanyards available as well for purchase at a cost of $2.00 each. If parents have any questions about IDs, please contact your child’s administrator. These fees will be loaded to their student’s School Cash online account.

I hope everyone enjoys the rest of their week! As always, please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Take Care,

Dr. Stacey Moseley

Principal

Knox Junior High School

Additional Information:

Immunization Requirements

Please see the chart below for Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements for Students K-12. Most of our incoming 7th graders need one or more immunizations prior to school starting in the fall. If you have any questions, please email our Nurse, Melissa Sunila at msunila@conroeisd.net.

For more information, please visit the Conroe ISD Health Services page at the following link:

Health Services – Conroe ISD

Bus Transportation

Pictured below is a flyer regarding Conroe ISD Transportation Services. For more information on bus transportation click HERE to go to our district's transportation website.

Conroe ISD School Calendar for the 2024-205 School Year

Please use the link below to access the Conroe ISD School Calendar. Knox Junior High School has 7 classes each day, and students will report to all seven periods each day.

Calendars – Conroe ISD

Counselors and Administrators for the 2024-2025 School Year

Counselors

Pamela Hollis: Students with Last Names from A – F

Email: phollis@conroeisd.net

Kristina Spencer: Students with Last Names from G – N

Email: kespencer@conroeisd.net

Lauren Whitmire: Students with Last Names from O – Z

Email: lwhitmire@conroeisd.net

Administrators

Ruthellen Hinton: Students with Last Names from A - F

Email: rhinton@conroeisd.net