Tiger News

Message from Mrs. Perez

Capturing Kids Heart Newsletter (CKH)

Counselors Corner

Notes from our Nurse

Library News

Teacher & Student of the Month

Calendar of events

Student News

Color Run

8th Grade Promotion

Teacher Appreciation

Social Media

I can’t believe we are in the final month of school. The students are almost done with state testing and being rock stars about it. Let’s finish strong. Please remember to be checking your student’s grades and help them stay on top of work. Students will have to use perseverance and integrity to finish the year off. I will miss the 8th graders, but know they will be in great hands at the high school. I look forward to seeing the 7th and 6th graders coming back for their next adventure in middle school. If you have any questions for finishing this year or about the new school year please feel free to reach out.

Benefits of Good Hygiene

Personal Hygiene refers to things we do to stay clean and take care of our body. Did you know that having good personal hygiene helps protect against illness, boosts self-confidence, improves academic performance and helps develop a good work ethic. So, what can we do to maintain good personal hygiene:

· Regular hand washing

· Practice good oral hygiene- Brush twice daily and floss

-Poor oral hygiene can lead to cardiovascular/heart issues

· Shower regularly

· Wear clean clothes every day

· Apply deodorant

Not only do we need to keep our bodies clean, we need to keep our space clean. A chaotic and/or messy space leads to less productivity due to reduced focus and increased anxiety and depression. There is a strong link between hygiene and mental health. Maintaining mental hygiene is just as important as personal hygiene.

· Satisfy basic needs: Adequate sleeping and eating.

· Have emotional intelligence- identify and interpret emotions, regulate their intensity in order to respond appropriately

· Set achievable goals

· Learn to relax, be mindful

· Be social/have a support system

· Exercise- helps with our physical body as well as aids in clearing the mind

When our mental health declines often our personal hygiene can decline as well. The same thing can be said for poor personal hygiene as it can set you up for feelings of loneliness from social isolation leading to depression and anxiety. Take care of your body and mind daily. Set reminders or a reward system and make them a daily habit.

~Nurse Melissa~

End of the Year Book Returns

Last day to check out is May 3rd. All books will need to be returned starting May 6th.

We have some exciting news for next school year! The middle school will have its own full time library aide. This will allow the library to remain open everyday and to get more opportunities for events and activities. I could not be more excited for the kids, teachers and community! I will be housed full time at the high school and will be popping over every now and then to see everyone.

Thank you,

Ms. Turney

Color run is coming, May 22. This is one of the students favorite things to do and it will be here before you know it. We will be needing lots of volunteers to make this day as much fun as possible. If you are wanting to volunteer please make sure you are an approved volunteer by the District and email Mrs. Perez.

Join us as we roll out our Red Carpet and celebrate our "VERY IMPORTANT TEACHERS & STAFF" We will be celebrating them all week but would like to include the students. The graphic below are ideas and are all optional suggestions for students to participate with us. This year's theme is Hollywood VIT Red Carpet - You're a STAR! We can't wait for the fun to begin.

Please make sure you submit a baby picture and recent picture for the slide show. These pictures need to be turned in to Mrs. Crutchfield by May 10. When you email them to her please include the students first and last name on the email. Her email is tasha.crutchfield@brisd.net.

May 1: Progress Reports sent home

May 2: MAP ELAR Testing

May 3: Powderpuff Games (7th & 8th period)

May 6-10: Teacher Appreciation Week

May 7: MAP Math Testing

May 8: 6th grade trip Dallas Zoo

May 13: 7th grade field trip Perot Museum

May 13: Board Meeting

May 14: Device Check In 8th grade

May 16: Device Check In 6th & 7th grade

May 16-18: 8th grade field trip Austin & San Antonio

May 21: Color Run

May 22: End of grading period

May 22: 8th grade promotion/Last day of school

June 3-6: Reading Summer Camp

June 10-13: Math Camp

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