McMeans Junior High Westheimer Parkway Katy, TX 77450

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1 05/30/16 Phone: Fax: McMeans Junior High Westheimer Parkway Katy, TX Monday, May 30 School Holiday Tuesday, May 31 8:20-9:54 am 6th period Semester Exam 12:59-2:35 pm 5th period Semester Exam Wednesday, June 1 8:20-9:54 am 4th period Semester Exam 12:59-2:35 pm 3rd period Semester Exam 5:30-6:30 pm 8th grade Parent Info Night, Cafeteria Thursday, June 2 Last Day of School 8:00-9:35 am 2nd period Semester Exam 9:35-11:35 am 8th grade Picnic, Cafeteria/both Gyms 9:40-11:35 am Make-Up Testing for Final Exams, Rooms 129 & :35 am Early Dismissal As we come to the end of a fantastic school year, MMJH would like to wish their students and families a happy and safe summer! Posted below are the Katy ISD summer hours: Central Office and Campuses Summer Hours June 6 - August 4, 2016 Monday-Thursday 7:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00-5:00 pm Katy ISD does not provide office coverage on Fridays during summer hours. Regular work hours (7:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00-3:00 pm) will be observed on July 5-July 8, with Monday, July 4, 2015, being a holiday. First Day of School Monday, August 22, 2016 Visit the MMJH web site at: campuses/mmjh Quote of the Week Contentment makes poor men rich; discontent makes rich men poor. ~Benjamin Franklin Character Trait for May: Contentment Contentment-Deciding to be happy with what you ve got Animal-Fox Color-Yellow

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3 Page 3 CO2 District Competition On May 19, the MMJH Concepts of Engineering and Technology students competed in the District CO2 competition. They tied with MRJH for first place overall. This was accomplished by a sweeping the Big Block design competition. Rylie Reid got the heroines started early by earning 1 st place holding off some stiff competition with her nearly flawless replica of the Lightning McQueen car from Disney s Cars. Our students also won 2 nd place in the Big Block design competition. Addy Aliaj stepped up and put a mighty dent in the scoring with her Dog Riding on a Surfboard car. Zach Rivera and his finely detailed Jurassic Park Jeep, complete with LED head and taillights, capped off the sweep of the Big Block Design competition by taking 3 rd place. The rare feat of sweeping this competition put a dagger into the enemy. Finally Caroline Masha finished off the evening by taking 2 nd place in the Wedge Block Design Competition with her Pac Man themed car. Congratulations to Mr. Bergstrom and these students for their terrific work! Also competing in the event were Steven Lee, Riley Grubb, Faris Putra, Sheryl D souza, Megha Bali, Isabelle Schulte, Will Li, Michael Orechoneg, Caleb Lea, Namson Pham, and Zach Bernstein. 7th Grade Girls Soccer Team Wins District! The 7th grade Lady Bobcats claimed the district title over the weekend. This was punctuated by a dismantling of a strong Beckendorff Junior High side. Once again Casey Sorkness got the heroines started early and after her brace (two goals in a game) on Friday night against WMJH she continued her scoring barrage in the 5th minute of the first half as she strategically positioned herself with a back post run and tapped in the game s opening goal. The good guys soon thereafter won a corner kick. Ciara Mitchell stepped up and put a mighty left footed in-swinger into the back of the onion bag. The rare feat of scoring directly off of a corner kick put a dagger into the enemy. McMeans 2-0. Hannah Hustle Paight and her blazing speed capped off the win on a breakaway goal professionally slotted past the keeper. McMeans 3-0. It is truly fitting that in the finale of our season the first season that our 3 goals were scored by 3 different players. This exemplifies the culture that our ladies created. Our mantra was keep getting better. And they did. Peaking at the perfect moment. The end of the year to display our pièce de résistance. Everyone contributed. We were all solitary bricks in an otherwise insurmountable wall, held steadfast by hard work hustle and determination. Coach Keim couldn't be more proud of their efforts and the reward they earned. Please congratulate them for the incredible season! Go Lady Bobcats!

4 Page 4 Textbook Information Attention all parents/guardians that requested and received hard copy textbooks for your student. It is now time for your student to return their hardcopy books. Please help your child locate these and return them to Mrs. Pinkston (Room 102) no later than Tuesday, May, 31 st. If your child can t find their textbooks, then please Mrs. Pinkston to make arrangements for payment. You can reach me at LaurenPinkston@katyisd.org with any questions. Thank you for your help! MOVING DURING THE SUMMER BREAK Please contact the Registrar if your child will be moving during the summer break. A withdrawal form will need to be completed by the parent/guardian. Please bring your ID and proof of residence if moving to another Katy ISD school. Settlement Statement from closing on a new home, Rent/Lease Agreement or gas, water or electric utility bill with name and address listed is accepted for proof of residence. Student will need to return text books, Library books and empty their locker before leaving. No withdrawal will be completed on the last day of school, June 2, 2016, due to the early dismissal. If you have any questions, please contact Cynthia Riley at or cynthiariley@katyisd.org. Have a safe and wonderful summer. Cynthia Riley/Registrar

5 Page SCHOOL SUPPLY ORDERING As a service, the McMeans PTA has a contract with EPI to provide school supply packages for the school year. Details can be found on the McMeans website -school-supplies/cxc1 Highlights: Packages can be ordered through June 26th Packages can only be ordered through the EPI website (do not send money to school) All orders will be shipped directly to your home PTA will NOT be selling additional packages at Orientation/Bobcat Camp in August. Packages cost $50-$65 depending on the grade (plus tax and shipping of $8 for the first package, $4 each additional). Each package includes one PTA Membership for the school year. Additional memberships can be purchased in the fall. If you have any questions please contact Shannon Hopkins, MMJHMembership@gmail.com 8 th Grade Picnic Hey 8th Grade Parents The fun s not over yet! A MMJH tradition is the 8th grade picnic. This event is held on the last day of school during school hours and your student s will have a BLAST! There will be food, drinks, desserts, music, entertainment, fun giveaways, and a chance to sign yearbooks. What a fun way to end the junior high years! To make this last day of school event a success, we need your help. Please take a minute to click the link below. We need every family to pitch in so we can make this a fun event for every student! Questions? Contact the 8th grade picnic coordinators - Marisa Beckley (marisabeckley@att.net) or Cynthia Darden (ccdarden@me.com)

6 Page 6 Taylor High School Fish Camp Invite Dear Incoming Freshmen, You are cordially invited to attend Fish Camp, THS s New Student Orientation. WHO: Freshmen WHERE: James E. Taylor High School WHEN: Thursday, August 18, 2016 TIME: 8:30am noon 8:15am Report to Competition Gym 8:30am Fish Camp Begins 9:10am Report to Homeroom and Meet Your Teachers (Abbreviated 1 st day schedule) 10:55am Presentation in the PAC noon Dismiss Remember: Carpool please Drop-off at the 9 th grade center entrance Pick-up at the 9 th grade center & the west parking lot Bring something with which to write Dress appropriately for school

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8 Page 8 Bobcat Book Nook Hi Bobcats! Have you ever wanted a larger selection of books? In the fall of 2016, we will introduce the Bobcat Book Nook! But we need your help! We would greatly appreciate any donations of gently used or new books. The Donation Box is in the Front Office. This is Gold Award Project led by former MMJH student Alexis Champagne in association with the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council and the United Way

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12 Page 12 Technology Information for Parents Katy ISD is proud to introduce the Technology Information for Parents site. This site includes video tutorials on technology that students utilize everyday including MyKaty Cloud and Canvas. Click here to access the Katy ISD T.I.P. Connect with Us-McMeans Junior High Join us on Facebook and Twitter! Facebook: Our address is or search for MMJH Bobcats-Katy, Texas The school s PTA is also on Facebook at and their website is Twitter: Please search for McMeans Junior High. The address should come up as McMeans Junior The school s library is also on Twitter. Look for Bobcat Use #watchmmjhlead to post and view our school events!