MJH March Parent Newsletter '25

We’re excited to introduce Mrs. G. Rodriguez as our new Parent Liaison! We hope everyone gets the chance to meet her soon and give her a warm welcome. She’s here to support our families, so please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or needs.

Let’s make her feel at home in our school community! 💙✨

We’re thrilled to announce that we now have a GEAR UP Coordinator dedicated to working with our 7th-grade students! 🎉 This means more support, resources, and guidance to help students prepare for their future academic success. GEAR UP provides mentorship, college and career readiness activities, and opportunities to help students stay on track for success.

We look forward to seeing the positive impact this will have on our students! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Mrs. C Gonzalez at cmgonz49@mcisd.org. 💡📚✨

Benchmarks are continuing this month. These are the last opportunities for teachers to gain data on student progress before the STAAR test.

What to do the night before an exam

1. Stick to your routine.
2. Get a good night's sleep.
3. Have a good meal.
4. Hydrate for the next day.
5. Fit in some cardio.
6. Get organized.
7. Don't stress yourself out.

We are currently preparing and will be ready for state testing soon. Stay focused and get ready to do your best!

STAAR testing is an important opportunity for students to demonstrate what they’ve learned and measure academic progress. It helps guide future learning and ensures students are on track for success. Encourage your child to do their best by preparing, staying focused, and believing in their abilities!

Every purchase supports the kids who participate in our library programming.

Students are ready to take orders today until March 7th or stop by the library and place your order, $14.50 for the dozen.

If you would like to stop by and purchase at the front office please ask for E. Ramirez. Library will be taking orders during Open House on Thursday, March 6th during Open House.

Donuts ordered will be available for pick up at the Library on Thursday, March 13th. Thank you so much for your support!

We are proud to announce our Teacher of the Year, Ms. Sonia Tamez! 🎉

As a 7th-grade math teacher, Ms. Tamez takes on the challenging task of making math understandable and engaging for her students. Teaching math at this level is no easy feat, but Ms. Tamez does it with incredible dedication, patience, and passion. Her hard work and commitment to student success truly make a difference every day.

Please join us in congratulating Ms. Tamez on this well-deserved honor! 👏📚✏️

We are thrilled to announce our Staff Member of the Year, Mr. Frank Rios! 🎉

As our dedicated Campus Security Officer, Mr. Rios plays a vital role in keeping our school safe and ensuring a secure environment for all students, staff, and visitors. His commitment, professionalism, and care for our school community do not go unnoticed.

Please join us in congratulating Mr. Rios for his hard work and well-deserved recognition! 👏👏👏

Students can manage stress in healthy ways, such as by pursuing a new hobby, building a support system, and working on time-management skills. A few techniques that might help students manage stress are relaxation through deep breathing, meditation, or mindfulness. Substance Abuse Prevention programs and strategies can reduce the likelihood of a student’s future substance use and improve their overall mental health and education. Prevention programs accomplish this by reducing underlying causes of risk factors and increasing protective factors.

Join us in the library for exciting March activities! 📚🎉

Reading can take you anywhere! Join your community and read across America this month. Log your reading to earn badges throughout the challenge.

Title: Each Tiny Spark

Author: Pablo Cartaya

AWARDS & NEWS

• A SCHNEIDER FAMILY BOOK AWARD HONOR FOR MIDDLE GRADE

I started picking up more Pablo Cartaya books in preparation for our author visit this past month and this might be my favorite one. It was heartfelt novel that explores themes of family, identity, neurodiversity, and community. The story follows Emilia, a Cuban-American girl with ADHD, who struggles with school, friendships, and reconnecting with her father, a Marine veteran dealing with PTSD. As she works on restoring an old car with her dad, Emilia gains confidence and learns to navigate her emotions while also addressing issues of injustice in her community.

Books like these have empowering messages that our students benefit from, helping them see themselves in stories and inspiring them to navigate their own challenges with courage and empathy.

If you like books like Front Desk, Merci Suárez Changes Gears, or Anything But Typical this book is for you! All are available at your library, check out more titles on our shelves with our online catalog.

- E. Esqueda

MJH Librarian

As we approach Spring Break, we wanted to take a moment to wish you a wonderful and well-deserved break! This is a time to relax, recharge, and enjoy spending time with friends and family.

While we encourage you to make the most of your Spring Break and take time for yourself, we also want to remind you of the importance of returning ready to tackle the upcoming challenges, including preparing for STAAR testing.

Remember, Spring Break is a time to recharge and enjoy yourself, but it's also an opportunity to prepare for the challenges ahead.

Wishing you a safe, enjoyable, and productive Spring Break!

Warm regards,

Mrs. Jessica Dominguez, Principal

Mrs. Belinda Hinojosa, Assistant Principal

Mrs. Christie Ayala, Assistant Principal

Throughout public school week, public schools spotlight all the great work taking place. It is a week to have our community see how our schools are working to educate the schoolchildren of Texas while securing the economic future of our state.

Our open house is scheduled for Thursday, March 6th from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. We encourage everyone to take time to attend these event and learn more about what our public school has to offer.