TJH Update #13

Good afternoon,

It is hard to think that the holidays are just around the corner! Make sure to check out our Fall Semester Exam Schedule below to see the dates.

Have a great evening,

Tara Haworth

Principal

Tays Junior High

This past Saturday many of the Tays JH Orchestra students competed with hundreds of students throughout the Katy, Houston and Alief area for a spot in one of the highly competitive Region Orchestras. This is an incredibly difficult competition and we are so proud of all of the students who worked hard to audition!

Please congratulate the following students for earning a spot in the Region 23 Orchestra!
Philharmonic Orchestra students:
Jonathan Cho

Michael Xu

Iyanna Padilla

Stanford Yang

Symphony Orchestra students:

Emma Capshaw

Audrey Chorng

Eli Damaso

Varsha Chandupatla

Evangeline Yang

Ivory Bai

Atharva Survase

Charlie Wang

Brooks He

Annie Hu (ranked #1 in the region!)

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

Thursday, October 24, 2024

PTSA Student Member meeting during home base

Theatre Rehearsal in Cafeteria 4:05pm

Math Club in LGI 4:05pm

Fall Band Concert at OTHS PAC at 7:00pm

Friday, October 25, 2024

No events scheduled

Monday, October 28, 2024

Theatre Rehearsal in Cafeteria 4:05pm

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Math Club in LGI 4:05pm

Theatre Rehearsal in Cafeteria 4:05pm

Girls Basketball Parent Meeting in LGI 6:00pm

Orchestra Masquerade Serenade Concert at OTHS PAC 6:00pm

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

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

International Travel-- Registration is open!

Spots are filling quickly for our trip to Europe in 2026 AND our NEW Spring Break 2025 trip to Costa Rica. Don't miss out on this amazing educational travel opportunity!

You can find more information and register here:

Europe 2026: www.eftours.com/2785436WX

Costa Rica 2025: www.eftours.com/2830995XW

Want to learn more about the benefits of student travel? Click here to hear from parents who sent their children on a trip!

Questions? Contact

Elizabeth Walls

elizabethawalls@katyisd.org

PS We still have a few spaces for our 2025 trips to Greece and Japan. See the links in the image for more details.

Trips are not sponsored by Katy ISD.

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.