TJH Update #14

Good afternoon,

I can't believe that it is almost November! Time has flown by this year!

Since Halloween is tomorrow, I wanted to remind everyone that we do not dress up in costumes or masks for Halloween during the school day. Hopefully everyone enjoys their Halloween plans tomorrow evening and stays dry!

Have a great evening,

Tara Haworth

Principal

Tays Junior High

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.

Parents, please have your student check the Lost and Found, located in the cafeteria, for any missing personal belongings. Unclaimed items will be donated to charity after 11/1/2024. Please pick up your items as soon as possible.

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

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

8th grade parents, make sure your get your awesome Future Falcon shirt for your student! Order your shirt by November 1st on the Tays PTSA website! www.taysjhptsa.org

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

No Events Scheduled

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Theatre Rehearsal in Cafeteria 4:05pm

Friday, November 1st, 2024

Campus Professional Learning Day/Student Holiday

Monday, November 4th, 2024

TJH Blood Drive in LGI 3:00--7:00pm

Theatre Rehearsal in Cafeteria 4:05pm

Tuesday, November 5th, 2024

Theatre Rehearsal in Cafeteria 4:05pm

Boys Basketball Parent Meeting 6:00pm in LGI

Wednesday, November 6th, 2024

Cheer Practice in 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

No Events Scheduled

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

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) that allows students to explore the nation’s capital city before going to 8th grade!

Close-Up has created a personalized trip for Katy ISD students that includes 2 nights in Washington, D.C and 2 nights in Philadelphia (site of Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell). Additional spots this year will include Williamsburg, Alexandria, Mt. Vernon (George Washington’s estate), and Gettysburg (site of the turning point of the Civil War).

Total cost is $2065 (all-inclusive outside of souvenirs, snacks, and airline baggage fees). Students will have 24/7 supervision to ensure safety. First deposit is due November 1, 2024, so time is limited- don’t delay! You 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)

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.