TJH Update #15

Good afternoon,

Monday is Veterans Day and we want to recognize the service of our community members. In honor of our Veterans, students will be watching a slide show that recognizes each of our staff members and community members that have served our county. If you are a Veteran and would like to be featured in our slide show, please click the red button below to submit your information. I will also share the slideshow in next week's update.

I hope you all have a wonderful evening,

Tara Haworth

Principal

Tays Junior High

Please click on the link below for the Fall Semester Exam Schedule.

Dear Titan Families,

The Close-Up Washington, D.C program is exclusive to only 7th graders. Close-Up is a week-long summer trip (Monday, May 26, 2025- Friday May 30, 2025).

This is a district personalized trip for Katy ISD students that includes 2 nights in Washington, D.C and 2 nights in Philadelphia.

Total cost is $2065 (all inclusive outside of souvenirs, snacks, and airline baggage fees). Students will have 24/7 supervision to ensure safety. You or your parent may reach out to Ms. Ventura (elizabethvventura@katyisd.org) for more information or to sign up!

Student Daily Experience Brochure (Activities and sites by day)

NJHS is holding a food drive next week, November 11th through 15th!

Varun's Story here!

Ruhi's Story here!

Aishani's Story here!

Tays PTSA is excited to announce that the 2nd Fun Food Frenzy of the school year is on Friday, November 22! Fun Food Frenzy is a PTSA fundraiser that is held 4 times a year. During their lunch period, students are able to purchase Chick-fil-A sandwiches or personal pizzas in addition to a wide array of chips, cookies, chocolate, candy, gum, soda, and Gatorade. It is a CASH ONLY event.

We need many volunteers to make this event run smoothly and would love to have your help! If you would like to volunteer, please sign up here. You can sign up for a morning shift, afternoon shift, or both! https://signup.com/go/qbsQDgp

If you would like to support Fun Food Frenzy by donating food, please visit our Amazon wish list and have the items sent directly to the school. With your involvement, we’re looking forward to a fantastic Fun Food Frenzy. Thank you for your support!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/22UJTB8GKUEX3?ref_=wl_share

Order your 8th grade shirt today! All orders are due by November 8th! Click the link to order! www.taysjhptsa.org

Join us for our November membership meeting and an awesome presentation from Jim Galpin on saving for college and beyond! Come learn how 529s are changing! RSVP here! https://forms.gle/Ya4gAN8mJyH49u9j8

When we break for Thanksgiving, we're sending each Titan staff member home with a pie to enjoy with their family. If you'd like to sponsor a pie, please click the photo to order. We'll handle the shopping and delivery for you. Please make sure indicate your family's name so our staff will know who to thank for the generous donation. Thank you for supporting our amazing staff! Please click the link to order. https://www.taysjhptsa.org/home

Wednesday, November 6th, 2024

Cheer Practice in the LGI 7:00am

Orchestra and Band Symphony Trip

BB 7th Grade Girls TJH vs. HJH at TJH 5:15pm

BB 8th Grade Girls TJH vs. HJH at HJH at 5:15pm

Thursday, November 7th, 2024

Choir to the Kemah Festival

Math Club in LGI at 4:05pm

Theatre Rehearsal in Cafeteria 4:05pm

BB 7th Grade Boys TJH vs. HJH at TJH at 5:15pm

BB 8th Grade Boys TJH vs. HJH at HJH at 5:15pm

Friday, November 8th, 2024

Algebra Compacting Pre-Test 7:45am

No Events Scheduled

Monday, November 11th, 2024

Cheer Practice in the LGI 7:00am

Theatre Rehearsal in Cafeteria 4:05pm

BB 7th Grade Girls TJH vs. SJH at SJH 5:15pm

BB 8th Grade Girls TJH vs. SJH at TJH 5:15pm

Tuesday, November 12th, 2024

Theatre Dress Rehearsal in Cafeteria 4:05pm - 6:00pm

Wednesday, November 13th, 2024

Chess Club in LGI 4:05pm

Thursday, November 14th, 2024

Math Club in LGI 4:05pm

BB 7th Grade Boys TJH vs. SJH at SJH 5:15pm

BB 8th Grade Boys TJH vs. SJH at TJH 5:15pm

Theatre Fall Musical in Cafeteria at 7:00pm

Friday, November 15th, 2024

Theatre Fall Musical in Cafeteria at 7:00pm

Katy ISD’s Partners in Education invites the community to bring hope to families in need this holiday season through our biannual Food for Families campaign. Katy ISD campuses identify students for the program while Partners in Education collects community and corporate donations. Grocery gift cards and a note of support from the Katy ISD community are then delivered to each student by a campus staff member.

Contributions in any amount are welcome and appreciated. Those interested in helping these Katy ISD families experience a happier holiday season should donate by December 9. Donations are accepted online, through Katy ISD Pay N’ Go, or via check, remitted to “Katy ISD Food for Families” and mailed to Partners in Education, Katy ISD ESC, 6301 South Stadium Lane, Katy 77494.

Personal Health and Safety Guidance Lesson Update

In accordance with Texas Education Code 28.004 and Senate Bill 9, junior high students will receive instruction on the required health TEKS specific to abuse and violence prevention.

Under Texas statute, parents/guardians must choose to “opt-in” for their student to participate in the lessons that address the topics of abuse and violence prevention.

On September 2, 2024, parents/guardians will receive information via email on how to view associated lessons and record their decisions for student “opt-in” of these lessons.

Below is the window for the parent opt-in and the dates for when the lessons will be taught:

Parent Opt-In Window: September 2nd – September 30th

If you missed the opt-in window but would like your child to still participate in the lesson, please email your grade level counselor.

8th Grade Counselor - RenikkiQAlexander@katyisd.org

7th Grade Counselor – KarinMLopez@katyisd.org

6th Grade Counselor - MelissaCBartee@katyisd.org

Lesson Dates: 8th Grade – Tuesday, November 12th

7th Grade – Thursday, November 14th

6th Grade – Friday, November 15th

Thank you!

The Tays Counseling Team

Below is a Class 1:1 FAQ we have developed as we work through Class 1:1 new things together.

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

Parents and schools will only need to know the Route ID (or likely just called "route") because the bus number will no longer matter.

At 8:30 AM, the front doors will open. Students who would like to eat breakfast go to the cafeteria. Students may walk to sit outside their first period class once the doors open. Students are to have their IDs on and visible at all times.