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Due to the school closure this week, this event has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 30 at 6:00 PM and will be a virtual event. Details, including a Zoom link, will be shared with parents soon.

This event is for the parents of current 5th graders, who will be attending 6th grade at MPJH next school year (25-26).

Dear families,

We’re going to Japan in Summer 2026, and you’re invited!

We’re excited to tell you more about the trip we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. Please be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity: https://rsvp.eftours.com/88cv2nc

The meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 28th at 6pm in the MPJH Library.

There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

Thanks,

Brittney Killion, Group Leader

Please note this is a non-school sponsored trip.

To educate our students and community about the importance of road safety, MPJH will be celebrating 'Road Safety Week' from January 27 - January 31.

Road Safety Week Activities include:

• Admin tips during all lunches
• Safety tips during the morning announcements
• Dress up week
• Bingo during lunch
• Road Safety Prizes

Dear MPJH Families,

In compliance with Senate Bill 2050, passed during the 87th Legislative Session, all Texas school districts are required to collect information annually through student surveys on bullying and cyberbullying. The results of these surveys help develop action plans to address student concerns.

All Katy ISD students in grades 4-12 are invited to participate in an online survey administered by K12 Insight. As a trusted provider of online surveys for school districts nationwide, K12 Insight ensures the confidentiality of participants’ responses.

Students will be asked to enter their student ID numbers to maintain data integrity. These IDs are

used solely to verify participation by campus and grade level. K12 Insight does not share data that links participants to their individual responses with Katy ISD or any external parties.

When the survey window opens, students will have the opportunity to complete the survey during their advisory class period.

Participation in the survey is entirely voluntary. If you wish to opt your child out of the survey, please log in to MyKaty and select the KISD Option Portal icon. The deadline to opt out is February 9, 2025.

The next pep rally will be a Pink Out on February 14th! We will no longer be selling tickets at lunch. You will need to purchase online through pay-n-go no later than February 13th. Please use the link to purchase your tickets.

The Katy Education Foundation raises funds every year to pay for teacher grants that are award to Katy ISD teachers to increase student engagement and enrichment in the classroom. The Limelight Challenge is one of the foundations most successful and profitable fundraisers each year.

This year, MPJH is putting on a friendly team competition to see who can raise the most funds. It's Bickel's girls vs. Hunter's boys! See below for details!

In accordance with Texas Education Code 28.004 and House Bill 1525, 6th - 8th grade students will receive instruction on the required health Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) specific to human growth and development. All lessons are aligned with the TEKS and meet the requirements that are mandated by the state.

Texas law states that parents/guardians must provide written consent for their 6th - 8th grade student(s) to participate in lessons covering human growth and development.

On Monday, February 3, 2025, parents/guardians of students enrolled junior high physical education, or athletics will receive detailed information via email regarding viewing the associated lessons and the process for recording their decision for their student to participate in the lessons.

Outlined below are the timeframes for the parent consent process and the scheduled instructional periods:

Parent Consent Window: February 3rd – March 7th

Instruction Window: April 7th – May 22nd

INTERNATIONAL DAY, a fully parent-run activity, is coming Friday, February 7th! All 6th graders participate during Social Studies to explore the world. Please help share your country's heritage/experience with our students as they come and explore the world! You can sign up for more than one country or represent one you are not that familiar with either! Grab a friend or 2 and set up at a table. Country trifold posters will be provided, unless you'd like to create your own! Come for a short while or stay the whole time! We hope you'll join this fun, educational event. ❤️ Breakfast and lunch for volunteers provided by PTSA. Signup HERE

The MPJH PTSA is seeking recommendations for Officer Candidates for its 2025-2026 school year. If you are interested in serving as an officer, or if you’d like to recommend someone else as an officer, please fill out the Google FORM.

Nominations Due By: February 3, 2025

January

20: Student Holiday

21: Incoming 6th Grade Curriculum Night

27-29: PBIS Store Open

27-31: Road Safety Week

28: EF Trip to Japan 2026 Parent Meeting

30: End of Season Basketball Tournament Begins

February

1: End of Season Basketball Championship Saturday

4: Track & Field Parent Meeting - 6 PM - MPJH LGI

4-5: 7th Grade Field Trip to the STEAM Center

6: Student Presentations (Topic: Dangers of Vaping)

7: International Day

14: Fun Food Friday

14: Spring Pep Rally

17: Student Holiday

24-26: PBIS Store Open

28: Theatre Spring Show

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Email: GregoryAKraus@katyisd.org
Website: https://www.katyisd.org/MPJH
Location: 21203 Highland Knolls Drive, Katy, TX, USA
Phone: (281)237-5800
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