
Tribe Guide
Santa Fe Junior High- July 2024

August 26, 2024 Parent Newsletter
Upcoming Events!
Labor Day - Holiday
Monday, Sep 2, 2024, 07:00 AM
Hallway Pep Rally!
Wednesday, Sep 4, 2024, 02:45 PM
Rise Above Parent Meeting
Thursday, Sep 5, 2024, 05:00 PM
Fundraiser Kick Off!
Friday, Sep 6, 2024, 09:45 AM
Hallway Pep Rally!
Monday, Sep 9, 2024, 02:45 PM
Back to School Dance! More Info Coming Soon!
Friday, Sep 20, 2024, 05:00 PM
PTA Meeting!
Wednesday, Sep 25, 2024, 05:30 PM
Important Reminders for 24-25!
- Lunch delivery: parents and emergency contacts listed in Skyward are the only ones that can drop off lunch for their students and they must check in at the front office. *No Door Dash Accepted. Energy drinks are not allowed on any SFISD campus.
- Please do not allow students to bring metal cups to school- this is for safety reasons- they cannot be taken through the metal detectors. They will be taken up. Metal thermos type containers are also not allowed.
- Friendly reminder for no hats, hoods, oversized house-shoes, low cut shirts, or shirts showing the midriff. Parents will be contacted if a student is out of dress code to help fix the violation. *Please make sure shorts and skirts are no shorter than fingertip length. Holes in jeans and shorts must be below fingertip length.
- Only water will be allowed in the classrooms. If a student has breakfast, tea, coffee, or soda upon entry, they will be allowed to go to the cafeteria to eat and drink.
PTA - It's OFFICIAL!
RISE ABOVE - PARENT!
Athletics Information!
Metal Detector Tips
The metal detector lines are starting to move more quickly as students are learning what can and cannot go through the detectors.
Lunches
Please be patient with us as we refine our lunch procedures. We have changed bell times and transition times to accommodate students during lunch. A student will never go without time to eat. We will work with students to make sure everyone can eat and get to their next class on time. One problem we are currently working on is the ID bar codes, which are not easily read by scanners to purchase lunch. We have contacted the ID company and we are trying to get larger bar codes printed on the new badges (with pictures) coming soon.
Schedule Changes
We made the changes that we could accommodate. At this point, there is very little wiggle room. If you have a concern about your student's schedule, please contact your grade level administrator. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
24-25 Bell Schedule!
Class Dojo!
We will be using Class Dojo as one form of communication this year! Make sure to get signed up!
SFJH Core Values for 24-25!
Schoolwide Expectations supporting the values will be taught throughout the year
We are implementing a new system this year. It is called PBIS - Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. Our goal is to create a more positive, predictable, and consistent environment for our students.
Student IDs
School Hours 7:50 am - 3:12 pm
Bus drop off is around 7:20 am and breakfast is available at 7:15 am.
Building opens at 7:15 am.
Tutorials will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:15-3:45 pm starting on week three. Transportation is available!
SFJH Lanyards for Sale!
Attendance Matters!
Increasing student attendance is one of our big goals for the year. We will have 9 week incentives, by grade level, that are going to be tied to good attendance. Please encourage your student to come to school every day!
*Students who are more than 10 minutes late to class will be counted absent.
*Make-up time will be required for those not in attendance for at least 90% of the day.
*Early release cut off is 2:40 pm
SFISD Dress Code- Tips
SFISD Cell Phone Policy
Students are doing a great job complying with this policy!
New! Hallway Pep Rallies for First Game Day!
Art Supplies! This is a request for donations for our art classes.
We have three amazing art teachers who want to do really cool projects this year with our students. Over half of our student body is in an art class this year. If you can donate, we appreciate it! We go through supplies fast!
National Junior Honor Society
If your student was inducted into the NJHS at the end of the year last year, please encourage them to get involved and attend all meetings. The NJHS leader is Ms. Mia Gonzalez.
Rise Above Bullying and Promote Kindness Club!
Yearbook Club!
STUCO!
6th Grade Assistant Principal- Melissa Ward
7th Grade Assistant Principal - Kristin Lawrence
8th Grade Assistant Principal - Ashley Hardage
Principal- Sara Ryan
Brittany Schulz - Counselor
Laura Dipette - Wellness Counselor
Christina Herrin- Counselor Secretary
Tabitha Powell - Principal Secretary
Megan Ott - AP Secretary
Student Recognitions!
Students will be recognized for exhibiting our core values. We will only share pictures of students FERPA approved by parents. BIG thanks to these awesome students!