Hawk Hub

We are so excited to FINALLY welcome students into our beautiful building! We had a successful S.O.A.R. academy last week and our students seem eager and happy to become HAWKS!

The first few weeks of school will be spent on emphasizing campus procedures and the "Nelson Way" of navigating our building. We ask that our community remains patient through this process. Please be sure to read this document and familiarize yourself with our Parent Reference Guide. You will find links to everything you need to know about campus procedures. We can't wait to see everyone on August 14, 2024. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. Students will report to each holding area as follows:

• Breakfast - any student who needs breakfast will report to the cafeteria and sit in the designated breakfast area. Breakfast lines close at 8:50 a.m. so that students have enough time to get to class. The ONLY exception to the 8:50 a.m. cut off time would be students who arrive to campus on a late bus.
• 6th graders - will report to the learning stairs as they arrive. Follow the direction of the staff members.
• 7th graders - will report to the competition gym and fill in the bleachers. 7th grade bus riders who are not eating breakfast may also enter through the outside gym doors. Staff members will direct students.
• 8th graders - will report to the cafeteria and fill in the tables that are not designated as breakfast tables. Staff members will dismiss all students.

Finally, the "Hawk Hub" (this newsletter) will be sent out each week as our primary information source to our parents/guardians. Please be on the lookout for this newsletter as it will be emailed, posted on social media, and attached to our website. FLY FIERCE!

Kara Morgan

Principal, NJH

Parents of Bus Riders: If your student is a bus rider, look for the white route number on the side of the bus when tracking their bus this school year! And make sure to download the Smart tag™ app from your mobile Google Play Store or Apple App Store to find your bus route information. The Smart Tag app allows parents to set their preferred notifications, including when their child’s bus is expected to arrive. You can also see when and where your student boards and exits the bus.

CLASS 1:1 DEVICE INSURANCE PAYMENTS
Parents registering their students for the 2024-25 school year have the option to select the Class 1:1 Device Insurance Option. This option covers your student’s Chromebook device. All student fees, including the device insurance fee, will be sent to our Pay N’ Go system for payment on August 12th. You will be able to pay your insurance fee at that time.

Please note, this only applies to students in 3rd – 12th grades. For further information, please visit our Pay N’ Go website or for more detailed documentation, please view this Pay N’ Go Student Fee article. If you would like to change your device insurance selection from NO to YES, please email changemyrequest@katyisd.org with your student’s Katy ID, name and campus and we will update your insurance option from NO to YES. Please note, you are only eligible to make this change and pay in full, 30-days after your student’s first day of attendance.

We will utilize the Remind app to send updates and reminders to parents/students throughout the year. Each grade level has a link to join. Please click on the appropriate grade level to gain access to the reminders that will be sent through email/text. You can also download the app to get notifications that way. If you would like to join more than one grade level, please feel free to do so to stay informed.

6th grade: https://www.remind.com/join/6-njh

7th grade: https://www.remind.com/join/7-njh

8th grade: https://www.remind.com/join/8-njh

State law requires students in Texas schools to be immunized against certain vaccine preventable diseases or submit required documentation for an exemption. Information below, provided by the Katy ISD Health Services Department, offering an opportunity for students needing to receive the necessary vaccines for school entry.

Vaccines will be provided by Texas Vaccine Institute (TVI)

When: August 8, 9, 12, 13 and 14
Where: Katy ISD – Professional Development Annex Building
6361 South Stadium Lane
Time: 9:00AM – 11:00AM and 2:00PM – 5:00PM
Cost: 1 Vaccine $15; 2 Vaccines $25; 3 Vaccines or more $35

TVI will accept cash, Credit and Debit Card for payment.

Bring the following:
*Parent Notification of Immunization Due form (provided to you by your campus nurse)
*Personal Immunization Record
*Insurance Card (if insured)

If there are any questions regarding state required immunizations, you may consult with your campus nurse or call the Katy ISD Health Services Department at 281-396—2629 for assistance.