Look for our newsletter at the end of each week for family resources, support, and information to help your family throughout the 2024-2025 school year.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Safety is Our #1 Priority

As a former police officer, I discovered my purpose of working with the youth to reach their full potential. As you can imagine, I meet with our assistant principals and Police officer regularly to review safety concerns, and expectations.

In my first year as the principal of Truitt Middle School, you may have noticed some changes in our systems to increase safety and to maximize the opportunities for our students. If you are new to our school, just know that you are in good hands. You will see me at school events all year!

Also, our school has excelled in several areas as we have seen success in the classroom, on the athletic fields and courts, and in many extracurricular activities. We had a technology team travel to Fort Worth, TX to compete against students from across the state of Texas and they brought home nine 1st place medals! This year, we want to continue the winning attitude as we take on bigger opportunities and encourage more students to participate!

This year, we need your continued support of our school and initiatives. A major need for our campus is the making sure students are here every day and arrive by 7:30 AM. Attendance is taken at 7:45 AM but for students not to be marked tardy, they need about 15 minutes to get breakfast, and walk to their class.

We pride ourselves on our rally statement of #RTP Remember The PACK! We want to make sure our students, parents, and community feels welcomed in our school. Our first couple of weeks have gone smooth and we look forward to sharing future experiences with you!

#RTP Remember The PACK!!!

Plas Williams Jr. Ed. D.

Principal

Digital Citizenship Week is coming soon... ALL students and staff are encouraged to participate!!!

September 16th - September 20th

Let's GOOOOOOOOO!!! Our 7th & 8th grade boys kicked off our first football game of the season against Labay!! No Score due to it being a scrimmage. However, the boys played HARD and we are EXCITED for the SEASON!!

Congratulations to the Volleyball Teams for their wins yesterday. 7th Grade A Team had an impressive victory in last night's volleyball match! They secured a strong win by taking 2 sets, demonstrating teamwork and skill throughout the game.

A special shoutout goes to the 8th Grade A Team, who fought valiantly and emerged victorious in their sets. The resilience and determination shown by the 8th Grade B Team were commendable, and their performance was a testament to their hard work and dedication.

Proud of everyone’s performance yesterday! Keep up the great work and continue to support each other on and off the court.

7th grade A team: Set 1- 25-7

8th grade A Team: Set 1 -19-25

Set 2 - 25-23

Set 3 - 25-21

8th grade B Team: Set 1 - 25-20

HEB is always ready to support Truitt! Thank you for calling in a special order with Frito Lay so we could provide snacks for all our families at OPEN HOUSE!

Please scan the QR code to access resources for transportation:

• The transportation plans for 2024-2025,
• What school bus your child rides,
• The transportation communication portal,
• Transportation parent letter.

In an effort to ensure student safety, the following procedures are to be followed:

• All drivers must refrain from cell phone usage. It is a school zone law.

• We must keep the circle part of the pickup area clear for emergencies. Please do not pull into the circle until directed to do so.

• All cars must pull all the way forward to the end of the drop off and pick-up zone.

• We have limited parking, and it is reserved for our Truitt staff. Please do not park in these spaces.

• Please do not drop off or pick-up by the bus ramp.

• Please do not drop off or pick-up students on the street. Yorkpoint Dr. is not a drop off point.

• As you exit the parking lot make sure you turn right ONLY.

• Follow our staff members directions.

• We share the car rider line with our Special Education buses, please be patient. They enter on the right side.

• Line should only be on Hamstead Park. Not coming in from Addicks Satsuma.

• Please be kind. Do not block the driveways and do not skip the line.

We appreciate your assistance with keeping our car riders safe!

-Truitt Staff

Truitt CELL PHONE & DEVICES PROCEDURE

Truitt Middle School students may bring electronic devices [such as a Cellular phones, Smart watches, headphones, iPods, speakers, cameras, games, iPads, Chromebook, or netbooks] on school grounds. However, these devices are not permitted during instructional time; and should be off and stored in their backpack at all times. District personnel will NOT assume responsibility for damaged, lost, or stolen electronic devices. Devices may be used during non-instructional times, athletic events or other school-related activities or special events with permission. Recording or taking pictures of adults and students while on campus is strictly prohibited, without permission.

Instructional time is defined as 7:25 am until the student is off campus, this includes the dismissal process. Non-instructional times are defined as:

· before or after school

· during lunch in the cafeteria (when earned)

· Athletic events

· Special approved events with permission

Students should have devices turned off and secured in their backpacks -- not on their person (pockets). When students enter the classroom, electronic devices may be secured by the teacher (at teacher discretion).

Electronic devices must be off set so that incoming calls, text messages, etc., shall not emit any audible sound, including vibration sound.

A staff member who finds a student in violation of the policy during instructional times shall confiscate the electronic device and follow procedures as outlined in the Student-Parent Handbook.

Hi Timberwolf Family-- We hope you all have been enjoying all the social media posts! We do this as a way to build community and keep families aware of the wonderful things that are happening EVERYDAY at Truitt Middle School. Maintaining privacy is very important to us and we ask for consent before posting your students. However, in the event that you would like to OPT-OUT and NOT have your student's picture highlighted or taken during the school day. Please complete this form.