Moorhead Junior High News

I am so proud of the 7th grade A Team for taking 1st Place in the Tarkington Tournament. They beat Tarkington, Keefer Crossing & Livingston all in two games each. Kamilah Rivera served 25 points in a row vs Tarkington! Way to go Lady Panthers! 🏐❤️🏐❤️🏐❤️🏐❤️

Coach Nelson

Nov. 4 - No School

Nov. 5 - No School

Nov. 7 - Theater Arts performance 6pm

Nov. 8 - Homecoming Pep rally

Nov. 8 - Theater Arts performance 5:30pm

Nov. 9 - Homecoming Dance 6pm - 9pm

Nov. 12 - McTeacher's Night @ McDonalds

Nov. 21 - Choir Field trip

Nov. 25 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break /No School

Our annual Homecoming dance one week away!

Date: Nov. 9 from 6pm - 9pm

Dress code:

Boys should wear a collared shirt and either blue jeans or dress pants.

Girls - dresses are encouraged, but not required.

Parents, the amount of fentanyl it takes to overdose is equivalent to a few grains of salt. Talk with your kids early and often about the dangers of fentanyl and counterfeit fentanyl-laced pills. Find resources and much more at: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-substance-use-resources/fentanyl-one-pill-kills

#OnePillKills

Washington, DC and Williamsburg Trip - 2025

Parent Meeting: Thursday November 7th @ 6:15 pm in the Cafeteria

I am excited to announce that Moorhead Junior High School students are traveling to Washington, DC and Colonial Virginia, to engage in history and government firsthand this coming summer on May 28th-May 31st.

Throughout our journey, students will:

• Visit historic landmarks including the Lincoln Memorial, Capitol Hill & Mt. Vernon

• Learn about our heroes and the sacrifices they made while visiting Arlington National Cemetery and all the Monuments and Memorials around DC

• Travel back in time to discover the shaping of Colonial America and the excitement of gaining our independence

We will discuss all the important stuff like price, itinerary, scholarships and safety at the parent meeting. Or since space is limited you can go and register online now with a $99 deposit at SchoolToursOfAmerica.com. You will need the following information to register: Dates 5/28/24-5/31-24 and School Code: B141

Let me know if you have any questions!

Dawn Smith

dasmith@conroeisd.net

December 3rd is fall picture retake day. Picture retakes are for newly enrolled students, those who were absent on the original picture day, and students whose parents PAID for pictures and were not happy with them.

Did you know that Steve Jobs, the APPLE inventor, DID NOT let his kids use IPads and that he limited their use of technology?

https://www.creativehealthyfamily.com/the-reason-why-steve-jobs-didnt-let-kids-use-ipads/

Do you have a filter or restrictive settings on your child's phone?

Do you collect their electronics before bed time?

Here is an interesting article from Parent.com on Teens and the effects of technology use.

https://www.parent.com/blogs/conversations/technology-use-is-harming-your-kids-sleep

Congratulations to the following students on being selected by the faculty and staff as the October Moorhead Students of the Month!

Ivan G.

Rodrigo H.

Ashlynn H.

Mackenzie S.

Each student received a Canes Boxed Lunch from our sponsors at Raisin' Canes on 105 in Conroe.

Moorhead Tutorial Schedule

We will be offering tutorials in the morning this year. We will offer morning tutorial sessions from 8:25am -8:55am.

Morning Schedule

Monday - Science tutorials

Tuesday -7th Math tutorials / 8th grade Math small groups

Wednesday - Language Arts tutorials

Thursday - 8th grade Math tutorials / 7th grade Math small groups

Friday - History tutorials

Tutorials for elective classes and additional core content tutorials are available after school by appointment only.

7th grade science students building mazes and testing the speed of their ping pong ball through the course using unbalanced forces.

Moorhead Junior High has a Communities in Schools (CIS) Social Services Coordinator, Ms. Wendy Kardorff. Ms. Kardorff is on campus daily and is available to help with basic, social/emotional, and academic needs of our students and the needs of the families. Some resources offered by our CIS Social Services Coordinator include:

• Food Pantry (shelf stable items, refrigerated items, and fresh food when available)
• Clothing
• School Supplies
• Lunch groups (by invitation)
• Holiday assistance
• Weekend food assistance
• Family resources (medical, financial, therapy, transportation)

The CIS office is located inside the small gym. You may request assistance by contacting Ms. Kardorff directly at 936-709-2449, or at wkardorff@conroeisd.net. Email is probably the best method of contact.

Conroe ISD will continue implementation of the Anonymous Alerts – anti bullying app. Anonymous Alerts is a patented student anti-bullying app that helps combat bullying and other negative activity in schools by empowering students to come forward to help themselves and other students. Social and peer pressures are some of the hardest obstacles for students to overcome, now they can report bullying and safety issues quickly using Anonymous Alerts mobile app.

Students or parents in the school community can anonymously submit alerts about suspicious activity, safety threats, bullying, alcohol or drug use, harassment, family issues, school shooter, campus safety concerns, and self-harm issues to school administrators or counselors. The app is free from the Apple Store, Google Play store, and the Chrome store. Students will still have the option to call Kid Chat to report anything at 1-888-kid-chat.

Ms. Sears Student of the Month:

Each month, Mrs. Sears selects a deserving student to highlight. She also wants to acknowledge her previous Students of the Month for August and September, who have shown similar dedication and excellence.

Ms. Sears is proud to announce her Student of the Month, recognized for their outstanding academic achievements, exemplary character, and commitment to service. This student embodies the values of Moorhead Jr. High School, consistently demonstrating a service mindset and uplifting their peers. Their humility and dedication shine through in everything they do, inspiring others without seeking recognition. Congratulations to these remarkable students for setting a high standard for excellence within her classroom and making Moorhead a better place!

Makayla V., was chosen for August

Izzabella M., was chosen for September

Have a question?

Email your child's counselor or assistant principal if you need help. You can also call the school at 936-709-6001.

8th Grade (A - L)

Brenda Bishop: bbishop@conroeisd.net

Teresa Randall: trandall@conroeisd.net

8th Grade (M - Z)

Timothy Matthews: tmmatthews@conroeisd.net

Melodie Waldo: mwaldosharpen@conroeisd.net

7th Grade (M - Z)
Dusty Joiner: dkjoiner@conroeisd.net

Fallon Johnson: fjohnson@conroeisd.net

7th Grade (A - L)
Nichole Quinones nquinonesnegron@conroeisd.net

Dan Wheeler: dlwheeler@conroeisd.net

Associate Principal
Robert Jackson: rajackson@conroeisd.net

The Conroe Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.

For information about Title IX rights or Section 504/ADA rights, contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA coordinator at 3205 W. Davis, Conroe, TX 77304; (936) 709-7752.