
Tribe Guide
Santa Fe Junior High- July 2024

September 3, 2024 Parent Newsletter
September is RESPECT Month at SFJH!
Respect - Core Value!
Students will show respect by understanding the impact of their words and actions.
Upcoming Events!
Hallway Pep Rally! Volleyball!
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
Progress Report 1 Grades Posted
Friday, Sep 6, 2024, 10:00 AM
Hallway Pep Rally! Football!
Monday, Sep 9, 2024, 02:45 PM
Back to School Dance!
Friday, Sep 20, 2024, 05:00 PM
PTA Meeting!
Wednesday, Sep 25, 2024, 05:30 PM
Student Holiday
Monday, Sep 30, 2024, 07:00 AM
Math 9 Week Exams
Thursday, Oct 3, 2024, 07:00 AM
RLA 9 Week Exams
Monday, Oct 7, 2024, 07:00 AM
Science 9 Week Exams
Wednesday, Oct 9, 2024, 07:00 AM
Social Studies 9 Week Exams
Thursday, Oct 10, 2024, 07:00 AM
Student Holiday
Friday, Oct 11, 2024, 07:00 AM
Columbus Day Holiday
Monday, Oct 14, 2024, 07:00 AM
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 shirts do not show skin even when arms are lifted.
- 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.
- Students must wear their IDs at all times.
Tutorials - Tuesdays and Thursdays!
PTA - It's OFFICIAL!
RISE ABOVE - PARENT!
Athletics Information!
Metal Detector Tips
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.
Counselor Connection
Back to School Dance!
Fines must be cleared to purchase a ticket!
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.
POSITIVE INCENTIVES!
PBIS positive rewards! The criteria are as of September 3rd to participate in the reward. We will have grade level rewards each 9 weeks!
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. 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!
SFJH Employee of the Month! Ms. Mia Gonzalez!
Mia teaches 7th and 8th grade Math. She works hard every day to support her students and her colleagues! She is a leader on our campus and we appreciate all that she does.
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!