Jenks Journal
Notice & Note for MayDell Jenks Elementary
2020 - 2021 School Year
MayDell Jenks Elementary
PK - 5 Bilingual School located in Northwest Cinco Ranch of Katy
Mascot: Jaguar
Colors: Purple, Black & Silver
2020 Projected Enrollment: 1513
Established: 2016
GET CONNECTED
Email: troylkemp@katyisd.org
Website: http://www.katyisd.org/campus/mje/Pages/default.aspx
Location: 27602 Westridge Creek Lane, Katy, TX, United States
Phone: (281)234-4100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenkselemkaty/
Twitter: @MJEjags
CAMPUS NEWS
KISD Smart Restart
Smart Restart Weekly News
Dear Katy ISD Parents and Guardians,
New information in this week’s Smart Restart eNews! Remember to also check out the Smart Restart webpage where a lot of information, FAQs and points of contact are updated weekly!
*NEW* Update to Student Mask/Face Covering Requirements
Katy ISD safety protocols for student masks/face coverings have been updated to ensure consistency and to maximize safety protocols and protections across all buildings and grade levels.
- All staff are required to wear a mask/face covering when in a Katy ISD facility.
- Students, grades Pre-K - 3 are required to wear a mask/face covering upon arrival to school and dismissal, when riding buses, in hallways, common areas, and in classrooms, when developmentally appropriate.
- Students, grades 4 - 12 are required to wear a mask/face covering upon arrival to school and dismissal, when riding buses, in hallways, common areas, and in classrooms.
- Individual needs will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
Face coverings include non-medical and medical grade disposable face masks and cloth face coverings (over the nose and mouth). Full-face shields may be used in place of a mask to protect eyes, nose, and mouth and must cover one’s face, extending below the chin.
Students will wear a face covering in common areas, when entering and/or exiting the gym, playground, or activity space and when not actively engaged in physical activity.
All staff and students are requested to make every effort to provide their own facial covering where feasible. Katy ISD will make every effort to provide a facial covering to anyone who is unable to provide their own or has had theirs become ineffective while at a Katy ISD facility.
Non-Compliance with Mask Requirement
Katy ISD is offering parents the option of virtual or in-person instruction. Students who do not comply with safety protocols in place for in-person instruction will be transitioned to Katy Virtual Academy for the duration of the grading period. KVA students participating in in-person school related activities before and after the start of the instructional day must also follow the same safety protocols. Students who do not wear masks/face coverings as required by District safety protocols will not be allowed to participate in school related activities. Should a student have a medical condition that would preclude him/her from wearing a mask, the parent is requested to provide the campus nurse documentation from their medical provider.
*NEW* Parent and Student Technology Support
Parent & Student Knowledge Base
*NEW* Katy Virtual Academy- Second Grading Period Opt-In and Opt-Out Dates
The next opportunity to opt-in to in-person instruction or Katy Virtual Academy (KVA) instruction for the second grading period will be from August 31-September 11 (secondary) and September 21-October 2 (elementary). The opt-in commitment link will be available on your student’s campus home page. All opt-in changes are in effect at the beginning of the second six week (secondary) and nine week (elementary) grading period. We appreciate your support, as campuses are working extremely hard to schedule and balance in–person and virtual learning classes for each grading period. If you have any questions regarding the next opportunity to change your child’s learning option for the second grading period, please email KVA@katyisd.org.
Return to School
Return to Work
Return to School Information
Annual Enrollment Update
Attendance
Bell Schedules
"Grab and Go" Meal Program
Grading
Instructional Options
Social & Emotional Support
Special Programs
Student IDs
Technology for Virtual Learning
KVA Enrollment Numbers- First Grading Period
Smart Restart Timeline | Cronología de Reinicio Inteligente
Intermittent Virtual Learning Resource Guide
KVA Resources Guide | KVA Guía de Recursos
Parent Information & FAQs
Texas Education Agency (TEA) COVID-19 Support & Guidance
TEA 2020-21 Public Health Planning Guidance
FAQs - Campus Cleaning
FAQs - In-Person Learning | Aprendizaje en persona: preguntas frecuentes
FAQs - Katy Virtual Academy | Katy Virtual Academy - Preguntas frecuentes
FAQs - Safety Protocols
FAQs- Student Support Services | Servicios de apoyo estudiantil - Preguntas frecuentes
Virtual Learning Parent Guidance
Virtual Learning & Day 1 Readiness
Students: Getting Started on Day 1 of virtual learning:
• Know your Katy ISD username and password. If you do not know this information, click here for help.
• Go to the Home Access Center (HAC) and view your schedule.
· PreK-4th grade students will need their parent/guardian to login to the HAC o 5th –12th grade students can login to the HAC using their student credentials
• Launch the Google Chrome browser on your device.
If using a personal device, make sure it is up to date, click here for help.
• Go to MyKaty Cloud : https://mykaty.katyisd.org
• Ensure you have Webpass enabled, click here for help.
• Find Canvas (under the Elementary or Secondary tab on MyKaty Cloud):
· Click on the course that contains the name of your first class (refer to schedule in HAC).
· Be on time to each course throughout the day, as attendance will be taken. Your teacher will have instructions for you about content and an online meeting link.
Technology Help Desk Contacts for Support Inquiries as of August 19
Online: Katy ISD Tech Help (http://www.katyisd.org/Parent-Student-Tech-Support/Pages/default.aspx)
Or, click “Help” in Canvas
Or, call: 281.396.7400 (6:30am-5pm)
MayDell Jenks Elementary Parent Update and Information
COVID-19 Impact on MJE Students
Por favor complete las siguientes preguntas para ayudarnos a conocer sus necesidades y comprender mejor cómo podemos apoyar a sus hijos. Entendemos que estos son tiempos difíciles e inusuales y nos preocupa mucho el bienestar de nuestros estudiantes y sus familias durante esta pandemia. Tenga en cuenta que leste cuestionario es voluntario y cualquier información compartida permanecerá confidencial. Solo aquellos que necesariamente deban conocer la información para poder apoyar a su hijo, estarán en conocimiento de lo que usted aquí comparta. Nuestro personal de apoyo de la escuela puede comunicarse con usted para discutir necesidades adicionales y ayudas disponibles
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Our 1st Spirit Night
Anxiety and How it Affects our Children and Families
MayDell Jenks Elementary
MJE Spirit Wear
UPCOMING EVENTS
SAVE THE DATE
August
26 - Hat Creek Drive-Thru Spirit Night - 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
26 - PTA Special Event Watch Party - Anxiety and How it Affects Children and Families - 7:00 p.m.
27 - KISD Family Night - No Homework, No Tests, Quizzes or Projects due the next day
September
All large group events - **Virtual Format - dates/times may change with this format.
At this time: No large group events will be in place for our students or families through the first grading period (1st 9 weeks) of the school year. This means the events below such as Meet the Teacher and Curriculum Nights will be switched over to a virtual format. More details will be shared once the logistics are worked out for all grade levels. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we make these necessary adjustments for the safety and health of our entire school community.
7 - School Holiday - Labor Day - no school - No changes to school calendar (still holiday)
9 - Fall Pictures - Strawbridge has a proposal that is being run through KISD to check it with the allowable protocols
25 - Student Holiday - Staff Professional Learning Day - no school for students - No changes to school calendar (still student holiday)
30 - PJammin' Day - Childhood Cancer Awareness - pajama day