Bulldog Bulletin
Parent Newsletter
December Edition
Watkins Athletics
All tickets can be purchased online. No cash sales.
Watkins Attendance
Tutorial schedule - No late buses the week of December 16-20
Counselor's Corner
Title I & TELPAS Informational Meeting on December 17, 2024
Parents & Guardians,
Please join us on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 for our Title I and TELPAS Informational Meeting at 6:00 PM in the Watkins Middle School Library. We will begin the meeting with the campus-wide, Title I program status and the second half of the meeting will be information for families whose students take the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System.
Should you need translation services for this meeting, please click the provided link and submit the Google form by December 11, 2024. https://forms.gle/vp7AuBoFezD6PFE8A
Thank you!
Title I & TELPAS English
Title I & TELPAS Spanish
Title I & TELPAS Vietnamese
Spanish Language Program for Students that Speak the Language
For more information, please click the hyperlinks below to view the additional information and/or contact your student's counselor.
Testing for the Spanish Speaker Program at Watkins Middle School will begin early February of 2025.
Spanish Program for Spanish Speakers Video
CFISD Spanish for Spanish Speakers
Why would a student who already speaks Spanish take a Spanish class? To build vocabulary and learn how to read and write the language! Cypress-Fairbanks ISD offers 4 levels of Spanish for Spanish speakers ranging from students who are beginners all the way to students with an advanced proficiency. #CFISDspirit
Spring Sign Language Classes
VIPS
Are you interested in volunteering at Watkins?
If your answer is yes, please click the link below and complete the short form to sign up. Once the form is completed, you will recieve emails with volunteer opportunities.
https://forms.gle/WmzmVH2RceGFfG5q6
Thank you for your continued support!
Cy-Fair Tipline
CFISD introduces an easier way to anonymously submit safety tips. If you see something, say something—Text a Tip!
Text “CFISD” to 738477 to receive a link to our anonymous tip form. Msg frequency varies. Msg & data rates may apply.
Vaping
Campus Policies
Cell Phone/Telecommunication Guidelines
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We want to inform you about Watkins Middle School's cell phone/telecommunication device guidelines. To ensure a focused and productive learning environment for all students, we ask that all cell phones and similar devices be turned off and placed inside backpacks upon entering the school building.
It's important to note that using phones while watching TV often leads to missing important details, requiring rewinding or rewatching. Similarly, students can miss crucial first-time instruction during class if they are distracted by their phones. To maximize learning opportunities, we kindly request your cooperation in ensuring all devices are turned off and stored away during class time.
Students are welcome to use their phones before entering the building and after school. We understand the importance of communication during those times. However, if a student is caught using a phone during the school day, the device will be confiscated and secured in the administrative office. A $15 fee, as outlined in the District's Code of Conduct, must be paid to retrieve the phone.
We understand the importance of staying connected, especially in case of emergencies. Please know that you can always call the school if you need to contact your student. However, to minimize classroom disruptions and maximize learning time, we kindly request that calls be reserved for emergencies only.
We appreciate your support in helping us create a positive learning environment for all students. Please encourage your child to follow these guidelines.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Dress Code Policy
Clear backpacks for sale!
Click the picture to be directed to the site and purchase your backpack today!
Use the code WATKINS to receive a 15% discount. All backpacks purchased from here will receive full warranty for this school year.
Dear Watkins Middle School Parents/Guardians,
We are excited to announce that Watkins Middle School has transitioned to a cashless system. This means that all purchases on campus will be made electronically, either through a convenient QR code or our online platform, School Cash Online.
We believe this change will streamline transactions, enhance security, and provide greater convenience for our school community. With this new system, you can easily purchase essential items like clear backpacks, Watkins Spirit Gear, and class fees (if applicable) from the comfort of your home.
Click on the picture below to be directed to the SchoolCash Online site. You will need your students id number to set up the account.
Sincerely,
Andrea Lagard
Principal
Watkins Middle School
Watkins Middle School
Email: watkins@cfisd.net
Website: https://watkins.cfisd.net/
Location: 4800 Cairnvillage Rd. Houston, TX
Phone: 281-463-5850
Facebook: : Watkins Cfisd
X: @Watkins_CFISD