SLJH Campus E-news
January 12, 2025
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Pop-Up PHS - Bake Sale - TOMORROW (1/13/25)
PHS Club is selling baked goods.
Please drop by the rotunda Monday (1/13/25) before or after school.
Baked goods will be sold until they are all gone.
Prices vary from $1-$5, cash only.
We will have the following:
-Sugar cookies
-Chocolate chip cookies
-Brownie squares
-Wedding cupcakes
-Double Chocolate cupcakes
-Funfetti cupcakes
-Cookies and Cream cupcakes
-Larger square cakes in Funfetti and Cookies and Cream
Tardies
Just a reminder that tardies started over for our Spring semester.
Please be mindful when it is raining, cold weather, etc., tardies are still in effect.
Students will need to stop at the attendance window or AP office to get a tardy pass to enter class.
The tardy bell rings at 8:55am
Welcome Back! A few reminders....
School time: 8:55am - 4:05pm
Arrival:
- Doors open at 8:30am
- Students attending tutorials MUST have a pass to enter the building.
- 8th grade in the cafeteria
- 6th & 7th grade in the gym
Dismissal:
- Head to your exit when the bell rings, students should only remain in the school for an after school activity (club, tutorials, etc.)
- Bikers and Walkers need to leave campus when the bell rings
- All students should be off campus by 4:30pm unless waiting for a ride
Arrival and Dismissal:
Please pull all the way forward in the car rider line.
Congrats to our SLJH Teacher of the Year Nominees!
We have AMAZING teachers at SLJH. See below for the finalists for SLJH Teacher of the Year.
*Nominations were collected from staff, students, and parents*
Cheer Tryouts & Mandatory Parent Meeting - January 14th
Martin Luther King Holiday - No School!
2025 Course Selection Events
District Course Selection Fair:
We will host the 3rd annual District Course Selection Fair on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, from 6-8pm at the Leonard Merrell Center. Teacher and Department Representatives will showcase all Katy ISD course offerings, including academic electives, CTE courses, Fine Art and Athletic programs, advanced academics, dual credit courses, and virtual course offerings.
Legacy Parent Academy Moving on Up – Transitioning from Elementary to Junior High and Junior High to High School:
This session will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 6-8pm at the Leonard Merrell Center. Parents are encouraged to attend a night of education to gain valuable insight on supporting the transition to Junior High and High School as well as the course selection process presented by Katy ISD Academic Counseling in conjunction with Katy ISD Social Workers.
Incoming 5th Grader Parent Night- January 29th
Fun Food Friday - DATE CHANGE - 2/7/25
International Festival Information- JOIN US!
Incoming 9th grade Parent nights - SLHS & JHS
Miller - JH Preview Night
SLJH 2025 Track & Field Information
8th Grade Day - 5/2/25 **Pay N Go link is now open**
High School - Virtual Course Options
Practice Tournament for Science Olympiad
Fulshear High School & Seven Lakes Junior High together will be hosting a FREE day for students take Science Olympiad tests to practice for regionals or learn about Science Olympiad.
Date: January 11, 2025
Time: 8:00 am - 3:00pm
Note: Students can choose to participate in up to 6-time blocks (8:00 am, 9:00 am, 10:00 am, break 11-12, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm)
Location: Fulshear High School, 9302 Charger Way, Fulshear, TX 77441
Other Details:
- Students will be able to take tests written and graded by Fulshear High School & Seven Lakes JH. There will be no places or awards.
- Students can take as many or as few tests as they like and teams can send as many students to each event as they want.
- Students can work individually or in small groups (not limited to 2 students).
- Most events will be test events but we will be offering a few time blocks to assist student's with building events.
- We will also have a basic coding and a basic robotics time blocks run by Skill Samauri a local coding and STEM academy .
- Even if you have NO experience with Science Olympiad, this will be an excellent experience
- Event is mainly for Junior High- High School students but there will be a few events for younger siblings
- Parents can stay if they like or students can be dropped off.
If you are interested in attending, please fill out the Science Olympiad Interest Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfhv24MZfiXur8XnA4K5PZDSJt9wHxhbxMJ1X91YWjbyaAKQ/viewform
If you have question see Mrs. Shearer, room 2014
Counseling News
PTA Updates
Have you seen an SLJH staff member demonstrate the Spartan Creed? Nominate them!
Don't worry, students get nominated too! Our staff members are able to nominate students who display the creed on campus.
Limelight Challenge - Help raise grant money for SLJH and Katy ISD teachers!
Join the SLHS Color Guard!
Presidents Day - No School!
Campus Deliveries
- Parents may drop off lunch for their child only. Lunches will be placed in a bin on the stage. Please tell your child in advance that you are delivering lunch so they know to look for it.
- Parents may not drop off food for other students. For example: large pizzas, large bags of food, sheet cake, etc. Any large food deliveries will be held until the end of the school day.
- We do not accept Door Dash, Uber Eats or other Food Delivery services. Any food delivered in this manner will be held until the end of the school day.
- Parents should communicate with their student when they deliver an item. Students will have access to their Katy ISD Email. The format is KNumber@students.katyisd.org
- The only items that will be delivered to the classroom are glasses and musical instruments. Please put your child's name and grade level on the item when you drop off.
- Chromebooks that are delivered to SLJH will be taken to the grade level AP office for student pick up.
SLJH Tutorial Schedule
Is your child struggling in a course? Click here to access the SLJH tutorial schedule. Please remember students can attend any teacher's tutorial that teaches the course, not just their own teacher. As always, reach out to your child's teacher with questions.
SLJH Clubs
Club information has been updated and new clubs have been added, check them out!
Junior High Sports Pass
Junior High Sports Passes are available for purchase online.
This pass is valid for one person per game. The pass is valid for JH games and tournaments played in Katy ISD ONLY.
2024 - 2025 JH Sport Seasons (Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Soccer)
(Cross Country, Track & Field and Tennis are free)
Spartan News Network Announcements
Ordering a Replacement ID
Students must wear their ID at all times. Students who do not have their ID during the school day will be given a temporary ID.
If your student loses their ID, they can come to the library to purchase a new ID. The $3 charge will be applied to their account and the parent will receive an email with the link to pay.
If your student realizes they have lost their ID while at home, we have developed a process for the parent to request a new ID via email for pickup the next day.
1. Send email to this email address: ID-SLJH@katyisd.org
2. YOU MUST include a copy of your photo ID in the email request. If you do not provide a picture of your photo ID, your request will be deleted and you will need to resubmit.
3. Once we receive your email, we will assign the $3 fee to your student through Pay N Go and your student can pick up the replacement ID in the library.
4. You will receive an email with instructions for making the payment on Pay N Go.
District & Campus Policies
Dress Code
Telecommunication Devices
ID Badges
Bike Registration
Sign up for the 24-25 SLJH Campus Remind
Pay N' Go Instructions
Updates from Nurse Jenkins
24 Hour Rule
Please, for the health and safety of our students and staff, remember that Katy ISD follows a 24-Hour Rule Policy. We will have to send your child home if the full 24 hours has not been completed before they return to school.
Students who exhibit vomiting, diarrhea, or a fever ≥ 100º F (38º C), must stay home from school.
A DOCTOR’S NOTE DOES NOT SUPERSEDE THIS 24-HOUR RULE.
Re-admittance is allowable as follows:
• Free of fever (<100) for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Common trade names of products containing these medications include, but are not limited to Tylenol, Motrin and Advil. All aspirin-containing products should be avoided.
• Food and liquids have been tolerated for at least 24 hours without vomiting and/or diarrhea, and without the use of medication to relieve symptoms.
• Students diagnosed with a contagious illness that is being treated with prescription medication, must complete a minimum of 24 hours of the prescribed medication dosage prior to returning to school.
Please Report all absences on the Seven Lakes Junior High Website daily.
Medical Accommodations for 2024-2025
All medical accommodations for school require a Doctor's Note to be turned into the clinic each school year. Rolling Backpacks are not permitted at Seven Lakes Junior High due to the large number of students in the hallway. The only exceptions are for those with orthopedic needs verified by a specialist doctor's note yearly. If you have any questions, please email Nurse Jennie at jenniferajenkins@katyisd.org
Medications
Students are not allowed to carry any medication at school. Cough drops are considered medication and may not be carried at school. Peppermints are a good substitute for cough drops if your student needs something to help during the school day. EpiPens and inhalers may be carried but ONLY with proper paperwork turned into the clinic first filled out by a physician. Please email or call the clinic if you have any medication administration questions. Please do not send medication with your child to drop off in the clinic without the proper Katy ISD paperwork filled out by a parent AND physician. Katy ISD medication paperwork can be picked up in the clinic or requested by email from Nurse Jennie.
If your child forgot to take their medication at home or needs another dose during the school day, PARENTS (only) are able to medicate their child in the front office during the school day. Please bring a valid photo ID and water if needed to do so. The student will take the medication in the office and the parent will need to take home any extra medication. Students may not carry any medication with them.
6th Grade Parents: Eleven-Year-Old Immunizations
Please turn in a copy of your child's eleven-year-old immunizations (TDAP and Meningitis) to jenniferajenkins@katyisd.org to clear your child's TDAP and Meningitis immunization requirements. These immunizations are due before 7th grade and need to be turned in as soon as possible. These are the last state required immunizations that must be turned into Katy ISD. If you need a place for your child to receive these immunizations, please see the Katy ISD Immunization Clinic dates below.
Seven Lakes Ladies
Please keep monthly supplies refilled in your child's backpack as well as an extra pair of leggings and underwear. Surprises happen all the time and most of our students do not want to change into dress code pants. Extra feminine supplies are available in the clinic. If your child is coming too frequently for supplies a parent will be notified as our supplies are limited.
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Volunteer in Katy ISD
Katy ISD requires all volunteers serving on or off-campus during or after the instructional day to register with the district through its Raptor security system.
Once registered and approved, individual volunteers can:
• Sign up as a campus volunteer by completing the volunteer recruitment form provided by your campus organization(s) or contact your campus volunteer coordinator.
• Track hours via their volunteer profile for every Katy ISD campus at which they volunteer
• The system also provides quick and easy submission of individual off-campus volunteer hours
Volunteer Application - English
Volunteer Application - Spanish
It All Adds Up!
Thank you for volunteering in Katy ISD.
Thank you to our Community Partners!
Interested in becoming a community partner? Reach out to AP Jill Emmons for more information! jillcemmons@katyisd.org