MJH PARENT NEWSLETTER
APRIL 2024
MARCH CALENDAR
- 1-5:Assistant Principal Week!
- 1:Campus PD day
- 2-3:boys soccer tryouts
- 2:Cheer Tryouts all week
- 2-4:Band instrument tryout 5:30
- 3:7/8 grade UIL Academics
- 3:Soccer parent meeting 5:30 cafeteria
- 4:Librarian Day!
- 5:MJH Cheer Tryout day after school in large gym
- 6:Spring Soiree Gala at Margaritaville 6:00 pm
- 8:Solar Eclipse watch party day for all MJH students 1:00
- 8:Jr. Belle tryouts all week
- 8:Mental Health Parent Night 6-7 Board Room at ESC
- 11:PTO Meeting 8:45 in library
- 12:Last Pep Rally
- 12-13:Choir region auditions
- 13:Jr. Belle Tryout day
- 16:8th RLA STAAR
- 17:7th RLA STAAR
- 18:6th RLA STAAR
- 22:Jr. Belle Vendor Night after school
- 23:8th SCIENCE STAAR
- 24:Secretary Day!
- 24:8th SOCIAL STUDIES STAAR
- 25:Tennis at MHS 4:00
- 25:NJHS Induction Ceremony 6:00 pm at MJH cafeteria
- 26:Academic UIL fieldtrip to Main Event all day
- 30:8th MATH STAAR/ALG EOC
A MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATION
MJH parents,
On March 18, our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students attended a grade level meeting regarding the upcoming grade level celebrations that will be held in mid May. These are fun celebrations we have each year to show our Bears just how proud we are of all of their hard work and yearly accomplishments as a junior high student. It also gives them time to reflect on their school year and have fun with their classmates. This year, 8th graders will be going to the new Main Event, and 6th and 7th grade will have a Kona Ice party on the football field.
The meeting also explained our expectation for behavior moving forward. Students were made aware and encouraged that in order to attend their celebration, they must not have the following disciplinary infractions from March 18 until their celebration day:
3 Minor Infractions (Examples: Referrals that include Lunch Detention, After School Detention)
1 Major Infraction (Examples: In School Suspension, Out of School Suspension, DAEP)
We look forward to finishing the school year strong, and we are always excited to celebrate our students each year before they leave for summer break. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Skelton or Mrs. Gildorf.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE 3 STAFF WINNERS:
MJH TEACHER OF THE YEAR
COACH STRAUGHTER - SPED TEACHER AND COACH
MJH SPIRIT OF MONTGOMERY
MRS. LAMB - ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
MJH NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR
MRS. WALKER (aka Pope) - SPED TEACHER AND COACH
A MESSAGE FROM THE COUNSELORS
It's Time To Shine!
As students prepare to take their STAAR Tests this month, below are a few reminders to help with any text anxiety students may encounter. Just remembering that some test-taking anxiety is a normal part of school can also help make taking tests easier to handle.
Bring your laptop charged up and ready to go.
You are ready...Remember that teachers have prepared you for these assessments.
Get a good night's sleep.
Fuel up by eating a nutritious breakfast for ongoing energy.
Get to school early or on time.
Have a positive attitude.
Read directions, questions, and answer choices carefully.
When it is testing time...just start and don't procrastinate because answering some initial questions can help build up testing confidence.
Don't pay attention to what other students are doing, and just do your best.
Focus on calm breathing and positive thoughts during the test.
Barbara Gagliano:
8th Grade Counselor
936-276-3321
Lesa Dunbar: 6th Grade Counselor
936-276-3322
Tressie Stewart 7th Grade Counselor
936-276-3320
A MESSAGE FROM THE NURSE
The Texas Department of State Health Services has updated its school exclusion criteria to align the requirement for COVID-19 with those for other respiratory viruses like flu. Students now only need to be excluded from school until they have been fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication.
MISD is currently working on updating the MISD website to reflect the new change!
Reminder to parents:
Student are NOT allowed to carry medications on them. All medications need to be signed into the clinic with proper Dr. documentation and district form. Exceptions are those with epi pens and inhalers as long as they have been cleared through the clinic with proper Dr. documentation!
Thank you,
Nurse Buckner
1st ANNUAL MISD ART EXHIBIT
CHEER TRYOUTS
UPDATED CHEER & MASCOT CLINIC/TRYOUTS
Cheer and mascot clinic will be April 2-5 and tryouts on April 5th.
PARENT NIGHT: 2024 MENTAL HEALTH
JR. BELLE TRYOUTS
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR UIL OAP: 2ND IN DISTRICT!
June 2025 DC/Philadelphia trip
Parents of Current 7th Graders!
8th Grade History is already making plans for our June 2025 DC/Philadelphia trip. The MJH trip occurs at the end of your student's 8th grade year and is customized to include places that your student learns about during their 8th grade year in U.S. History.
We currently have 4 spots remaining. Parents are welcome to join us too!
For information, details, and/or questions email pegi.morgan@misd.org
SPRING ENGLISH LEARNER SUPPORT NEWSLETTER
Spring Parents and Families Newsletter from the Division of English Learner Support at TEA
COMING SOON: STAAR ASSESSMENT
MJH ATHLETICS INFORMATION
April 2&3 - Boys & Girls Soccer tryouts 2:45-4:15, MJH Game Field
May 1 - Athletic Physicals for 24-25 school year at MHS for incoming 7th, 8th, 9th graders.
Track:
Track Meet at Oak Hills, March 7, 4pm.
Track Meet at Bryan HS, March 20, 4pm.
Track Meet at Montgomery ISD Athletic Complex, March 28, 4pm.
Track Meet at Waller HS, April 4 and April 5, 4pm
Golf:
Tournament at April Sound, March 18, 3:30pm.
Tournament at Margaritaville, March 26, 3:30pm.
Soccer:
Tryouts at MJH Field, April 2 and 3, 2:45pm-4:00pm
Tennis:
Tryouts are Tuesday, March 19 and Wednesday, March 20 at Walden Racquet Center. They end at 4:30pm.
Email Brittany Knauer for information. brittany.knauer@misd.org
JR HIGH SPORTS
- Boys Basketball/track: For questions, please contact greg.faigle@misd.org
- Cross Country: For questions, please contact nathan.hutchinson@misd.org
- Girls Basketball/track: For questions, please contact kim.payne@misd.org
- Golf: For questions, please contact trevorseabrook@misd.org
- Tennis: For questions, please contact brittany.wallace@misd.orgAll practices will be in Walden.)
- Girls Soccer: For questions, please contact frank.miers@misd.org
- Boys Soccer: For questions, please contact nathan.hutchinson@misd.org
***You must have a physical on file to participate in all sports!
GIRLS ATHLETICS:
Girls Athletics website: https://montgomeryjh.misd.org/for_students/athletic_information/girls_athletics
BOYS ATHLETICS:
Boys Athletics website: https://montgomeryjh.misd.org/for_students/athletic_information/boy_s_athletics
YOU'RE INVITED TO THE MISDEF SPRING SOIREE!
To purchase tickets AND sponsorship packets, please visit the webpage http://montgomeryisdef.org or contact Tiffany@montgomeryisdef.org. Also, be sure to watch for our MJH video and vote for our grant request FOR OUTDOOR SCIENCE CLASSROOM TABLES!
Thank you for helping MISD Education Foundation give back to MISD schools!
MJH NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY
The MJH chapter of NJHS (National Junior Honor Society) will hold the induction ceremony for new members on April 25th at 6:00 in the MJH cafeteria. Students are eligible for NJHS by invitation only. Please see the following guidelines for invitation to the NJHS. If your student is already a member, they do not need to apply again and will not receive an invitation. Current officers will need to be present and will have a role at the induction ceremony.
UIL ACADEMICS
The 7th and 8th Grade UIL Academic competition will be held on April 3rd at Bear Branch. This will include Prose, Poetry, Impromptu Speaking, Number Sense, and Mathematics. There will be concessions at the event that they can purchase.
Please join the Remind for UIL if your child is participating. I will send out a remind when we head back to school for you to pick up your child. It should be around 7:30.
Text: 81010
Text message: @h4f7afe
If your child competed in the UIL Academic competitions they are invited to attend the Main Event field trip to celebrate our successes. This will take place on Friday, April 26th. The cost is $25. You may go on myschoolbucks to pay.
If you have any questions please contact the UIL Coordinator for 7th and 8th grade.
Thank you,
Tammy Lumpkin
MJH YEARBOOK
The MJH yearbook is done and will be delivered to the students in May. There are 10 available to purchase. Please e-mail kristy.krause@misd.org if you would like to purchase one.
MJH PTO
NEXT MEETING: APRIL 11 - IN THE LIBRARY
Agenda:
WE ARE VOTING FOR THE 2024-2025 PTO BOARD
COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS
TEACHER GRANT SPENDING
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION BREAKFAST 8:45 - WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
2024-2025 MISD CALENDAR
ATTENDANCE
Notice regarding attendance notes - beginning after Christmas break attendance office will only accept doctor/parent notes within 5 days of the absences.
LUNCH/VISITORS
A friendly reminder, we do not have an open lunch policy so please do not order food for your child from outside vendors to be delivered to the school during the school day (i.e. Uber Eats, Grub Hub, Door Dash, or any kind of delivery service). This is a safety concern that disrupts the educational process within our community and random people delivering food is not part of our safety plan. In addition, please do not bring or share lunches with other students due to safety, medical concerns, allergies, etc.
We do have parent lunch tables for parents to eat lunch with their student and a friend.
Parent Drop Off Table: If your child forgets their lunch, we have a parent drop off table in the front foyer for you to drop off lunches. Please let your child know you have brought their lunch to school.
TRANSPORTATION CHANGES
We ask that you make every effort to request transportation changes prior to 1:30 p.m. in order for us to be certain that your student leaves in the correct manner. You may make changes by:
- Sending a note with your child;
MJH CAR RIDER LINE/BUS POLICY
Due to the continued growth of MISD, we will no longer allow extra riders to ride the bus routes. Only registered riders will be allowed on the bus routes. We highly encourage students to car-pool to school due to the high volume of traffic and limited parking during the morning hours.