Cougar Tales 10/21/2024
Reminders!
Upcoming Events:
Monday, October 21st
Motivation Monday
Wear a College or Career shirt/outfit
7th grade football
vs. Hutch at PlainsCapital Lowry Field
B@ 5:30, A@ 6:30
Tuesday, October 22nd
8th grade football
vs. Hutch at PlainsCapital Lowry Field
B@ 5:30, A@ 6:30
Wednesday, October 23rd
-FCA in the Irons Library
starting at 7:30 AM
Cross Country Meet
@ Mae Simmons Park 5:00 PM
Thursday, October 24th
PINK OUT for Volleyball
-7th Grade Volleyball End of Season Tournament
@ Irons 5:00 pm
-8th Grade Volleyball End of Season Tournament
@ Heritage 5:00pm
-AVID Family Night
and Title 1 presentation
5:45 - 6:45pm
Friday, October 25th
- Spirit Day: Character Day
Dress as your favorite book, TV series, or movie character.
Earn 10 Minga Points
October 28 - November 1st
Red Ribbon Week
-Dress Up Days
Mon: wear a cap
Tues: Decade day
Wed. Sunglasses
Thurs. wear a costume $1.00 donation to Ronald McDonald House sponsored by NJHS.
Irons Fiesta Fest
sponsored by Irons Electives & Fine Arts
more info below
Tuesday, October 29th
-Advanced Theatre Production @ Irons
6:00 PM in the Irons Auditorium
Thursday, October 31st
-Beginner Band Fall Showcase
6pm, Irons Auditorium (Bring a Can food item)
Title 1 parent informational presentation
-Irons 'Dunk' or Treat
6:00 - 7:30 pm
West parking lot
Friday, November 1st
GOALS DAY
No School for students
FALL BREAK- No School
Monday, November 4th
Tuesday, November 5th
Wednesday, November 6th
Individual student pictures
(for yearbook)
Motivation Monday!
Pink Out on Thursday!
Red Ribbon Week
Irons Fiesta Fest!
If your child would like to honor a loved one during Fiesta Fest, they can bring a framed picture or other decorations to display in the ofrenda which is set up in the trophy case by the front office.
PTA Volunteers Needed:
FCA every Wednesday in the Library starting at 7:30 AM
October Teacher Birthdays!
We are SO GRATEFUL you were born!!!
Order a yearbook!
CAMPUS REMINDERS :
Flex your A.B.S!
#BeExcellent
#UnderInstruction
Student Issued Chromebooks.
Students are issued a Chromebook for class instruction and to complete assignments. Some teachers will have more or less assignments that will require the Chromebook. Students will need access to their Chromebook daily to request restroom basses and monitor their assignments/grades.
The student should AVOID distractions such as; game play during class time. Teachers, Administrators and District leaders can track student Chromebook activity and can set restrictions on their usage.
Parent contact and fines will be applied for destruction or failure to take care of their device.
Student Responsibilities:
1. Go to 8th Period class during arrival (8:05-8:20) to get Chromebook from the charging cart.
*Be sure to get to 1st period on time with your chromebook.
2. Keep the Chromebook in sleeve when you are not using it.
3. Take the Chromebook to EVERY class.
4. Keep the Chromebook in good condition.
5. ONLY use your chromebook. Friends should ONLY use their own.
6. Plug the Chromebook in the cart in the assigned number slot before leaving the classroom.
Repeat the next day...
Student Overnight Check Out:
Students that need to take their Chromebook home to complete assignments, they must sign it out with their 8th period teacher.
They are expected to bring it back the next day charged and ready for class usage.
*It should be used for school related work at home.
Absences
Absence Due to Illness
Call 806-219-4000 before 9:00 am and report the absence with the reason. The student is responsible for all missed assignments. Please see campus grading guidelines.
Tardies
Students have a 4 minute passing period between classes. It is important that students are responsible and get to their classes on time.
1-5: Lunch Detention
6-9: After School Detention
10+: Attendance Conference
& Referral to Truancy Officer
Water Bottles with a lid are ALLOWED in classrooms
Cell Phone/ Earbud Policy
NO Ear Buds or Wireless headphones
Turn them off.
No Cell Phone Usage
Dress Code
No hoods!
No Pajamas!
Keep your midriff covered and shorts finger length.
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