EXTRA! EXTRA! Front Page Worthy News! We have WINNERS!! Spelling Bee winners! Geography Bee Winners Champion: Sadaah C. 7th grade Runner-up: Champions: Matthew R. 7th grade Jordan C. 7th grade Mohamed E. 7th grade Congratulations to these students and we would like to thank everyone who participated. * 1
Editor: Patty Alcorn Volume 11 Issue 16 December 14, 2018 Euless Jr. High Weekly Newsletter us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/euless-junior-high- 394588740590732/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED&fref=nf The next few weeks I will be using excerpts from a larger article in the Middle Years publication. The title of this article is Navigating the Middle Years. Listen to problems When your child is faced with a challenge, such as an argument with a friend, try to avoid jumping right in with your opinion. Instead, ask how he/she thinks they should handle the situation. If they need help, share how you dealt with a similar issue (perhaps you asked a mutual friend for help in making up). You ll give your middle grader valuable problem-solving practice, and you ll reduce the chances that they ll get defensive. up! Compromise wisely If you find yourselves at odds, remember this: It might be possible for you both to get what you want. In fact, you ll help your tween develop conflict-resolution skills by negotiating solutions. Say he/she wants to sleep at a friend s house, but you want them to get a good night s rest for the game the next day. You might suggest that they go to their friend s for a while but come home to sleep. Or they may ask if their friend can sleep over at your house instead, and you could make sure they get to bed on time. Encourage them to listen to your suggestions with an open mind, and you do the same for your child. 2018 Resources for Educators, a division of CCH Incorporated 2
A Stallion Traffic Jam During heavy school traffic times (7:30-8:30 and 2:30-4:00) there is no access to the school from the frontage road. Parents must enter from Himes by coming from the North behind the school. Students will be allowed to enter the nearest entrance to the drop off site during inclement weather. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our kids safe! 3
Inside this issue: Extra Extra Page 1 HEB Euless Junior High 306 W. Airport Frwy. Euless, Texas 76039 Middle Years Column 2 HURST EULESS BEDFORD Phone: 817.354.3340 Traffic Notes 3 Independent School District Metro: 817.267.3311 Contact Information You Need to Know! Nurse s Notes Attendance Counseling News PTA Fine Arts Student Council Announcements and Ads Athletics/Gymnastics 4 5 6-7 8 9 10 11 12 13-17 18-19 www.hebisd.edu Zero-Low Grade Make-up In the 5 th week of each 6 weeks, students will have an opportunity to make up a zero or low grade from the daily grade category with a zero low grade make-up assignment. Retesting Except for 6 weeks and semester tests, students may retake any major test they failed. The student must arrange a time with the teacher. The maximum grade for a test retaken is a 70. 10 Important Minutes Homework Online The homework online is a parent s tool to know the homework assignments for their child. All teachers post homework daily. Check the teacher s websites. There are several ways to display assignments and they don t all use the same method. The very best academically productive time parents can spend is ten minutes per night checking the completion of homework. This procedure should start with checking Homework Online to find homework assignments. When the assignment is completed, parents should check the work for completeness before the students place the homework in their binder. Warning: >Do not accept the excuse, I left it in my locker. Incomplete work or zeros will be the result. >Do not accept, The teacher took it up. We never take up homework early. >Do not accept, I left my books at school. There is a set of textbooks on reserve at the Euless Public Library. If students complete and turn in all homework, success is the result. Zeros and/or incomplete work lead to failing grades and behavior difficulties. 4
Important Notice For student safety, please continue to follow the proper traffic pattern during all types of weather. The bus lane is for busses only and Students can enter the Southwest side doors during inclement weather. Upcoming Events December 14 Winter Dance $5.00, EJH students only, Dress code enforced 7-9 PM December 18 Band/Choir Christmas Elementary Tour Next Progress Report December 19, 2018 Next Report Card January 25, 2018 Online Jan. 16-18 Jan. 24 Mar. 19 Apr. 9 Apr. 10 Apr. 16 Apr. 17 TUTORING AVAILABLE GENERAL MORNINGS (M F) 7:40-8:10 ROOM A8 MS. MCALISTER AFTERNOON (M, T, TH, F) 3:40-4:10 ROOM D1 MRS. MARTIN 9TH GRADE MATH SAME HOURS AS ABOVE SEE POSTED SCHEDULES IN C HALL FOR WHICH ROOM TO ATTEND. Testing Dates 7/8/9 SS/Sci/Math CSE 7/8/9 ELA DBA2 7 Reading DBA1 8 Math DBA1 8/9 Alg. DBA1 7 Writing 8 Math 9 Eng 1 8 Reading 7 Math DBA1 8/9 Alg DBA1 8 SS DBA1 5
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Attendance Announcements Stallions Strive for perfect attendance! If your child must be absent from school please call the attendance office at 817-399-3822. Students who maintain good attendance may receive semester test grade exemptions at the end of each semester. Two exemptions will be given for 0 absences during a semester; one will be given for 1 or 2 absences during a semester. 2ND SIX WEEKS ATTENDANCE AVERAGE... 97.2 % DON T BE LATE!! THIS IS DOWN FROM 97.83 % THE 1ST SIX WEEKS. PARENTS, PLEASE CONTINUE TO MAKE AN EFFORT TO GET YOUR STUDENTS TO SCHOOL ON TIME. WE WOULDN T WANT THEM TO MISS A SINGLE SECOND OF INSTRUCTION TIME. 8
Counselors Commentaries HEB s Promotion/ Retention Policy Parents of 7th and 8th grade students, please be aware of the district promotion/ retention policy. All 7th and 8th grade students will be required to pass English, Math, Science and Social Studies to be promoted to the next grade. Failure to pass STAAR may result in retention in grades 7 and 8. Social Skill of the Month Compassion/Kindness Showing sensitivity to others Step 1: Express interest and concern for others, especially when they are having troubles. Step 2: Recognize that ALL people deserve the same respect as anyone else. 9th graders must earn 5 credits before advancing to 10th grade. Step 3: Apologize or make amends for hurting someone s feelings or causing harm. Step 4: Recognize that people of different races, religions, and back-grounds deserve to be treated the same way as you would expect to be treated. Adapted from Basic Skill # 8: Basic Social Skills 9
PTA Postings 2017/2018 President PTA Officers Michele Taylor Vice President Roy Miller Treasurer Yvonne Garcia Secretary Joyce Godbee VP Hospitality Melissa Miller Check out our FACEBOOK page! EJH PTA Now has an official Facebook page. Please check it out and VP Membership VP Fundraising VP of Volunteers Parliamentarian Historian Tina Morris Gina Rodez Lashonda Cook Tim Taylor Joshua Rodez us on Facebook PTA NEWS PTA will be providing concessions during 9th grade boys basketball games. Winter Dance December 14th! T O N I G H T! 7-9 PM 10
Artful Muses Vocal Band 12/7 @ 7-8:30 PM WINTER CONCERT THS AUDITORIUM ALL CHOIR MEMBERS 12/15 @12-9 PM Six Flags Performance/Field Trip @Six Flags Over Texas 8th /9th Grade Choir Members 12/18 @8 AM - 3 PM ELEMENTARY CHOIR TOUR ELEM. FEEDER CAMPUSES ELIGIBLE CHORALE MEMBERS 2/21 VARIES BY CLASS PRE-UIL CONTEST Martin UMC ALL UIL-ELIGIBLE STUDENTS 3/7 VARIES BY CLASS UIL CONTEST Martin UMC ALL UIL- ELIGIBLE STUDENTS 4/6 Assigned Time Solo & Ensemble Contest Euless JH (Hosting) Students Singing And Assisting W/ Con test 4/24 3:30-6 PM Spring Concert Solo Auditions Choir Room Anyone auditioning for solo 5/4 12 PM SPRING CONCERT REHEARSAL THS AUDITORIUM ALL CHOIR MEMBERS 5/4 3:30 PM SPRING CONCERT THS AUDITORIUM ALL CHOIR MEMBERS Red Letter = Required and graded performances 12-7 Beginner Band Rehearsal for Concert Euless Band Hall 3:45-5:15 pm 12-12 Euless JH Bands Winter Concert Trinity HS Auditorium @ 7:00 pm 12-18 Elementary Christmas Tour Start at North Euless @ 7:45 am 1-11 Chocolate Fundraiser Starts 1-24 HEB Honor Band Clinic @ THS 6:00-9:00 pm 1-25 HEB Honor Band Clinic/Concert @ THS time TBA 2-1 Chocolate Fundraiser Due 2-2 HEB Ensemble Contest Bedford JH 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 2-9 Anti-Valentine s Day Party Euless JH 5:00 9:00 pm 3-1 Trinity s Night of Drumming THS @ 7:00 pm 3-20 Pre-UIL Benchmark Concert Bell HS @ 5:00 9:00 pm 3-22 Pre-UIL Benchmark Concert Trinity HS @ 5:00 9:00 pm 4-4 UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest Richland HS afternoon/evening 4-5 UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest Richland HS afternoon/evening 11
MEETING DATES: Tuesdays LOCATION: ROOM D4 TIME: 3:35 PM EJH Student Council has Instagram and FaceBook accounts. Please follow us at EJH Student Council December 10, 2018 3:40 in the Library Any 7th or 8th grader can compete See Mrs. Giles in room A9 for information 12
ANNOUNCEMENTS EJH Yearbook Thank You! Yearbooks on Sale Now! You may also order online at ybpay.lifetouch.com. Use the Yearbook ID Code: 13550819 To everyone who voted for the yearbook cover with your pennies. This is the winning cover. Any students interested in participating in the Yearbook Club should come to B12 after school on Tuesdays. 13
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ANNOUNCEMENTS Next meeting: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 in room C6 (Symon s room) @ 3:35 pm 15
CLUBS AND GATHERINGS N E W C L U B S College Club Dungeons & Dragons Club 16
CLUBS AND GATHERINGS Coming Soon (after Winter Break) FCA New Time and Place Fellowship of Christian Athletes Meets every Friday morning at 7:40 In Room A8 All interested students are welcome to attend. 17
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GIRL S SPORTS And GYMNASTICS Date Event Opponent Location Time 12-14 9th Basketball Keller Euless JH 4:30 12-18 9th Basketball Harwood Euless JH 4:00 12-21 9th Basketball San Angelo Central San Angelo Central 3:00 1-4 9th Basketball Haltom Euless JH 4:30 1-8 9th Basketball Harwood Harwood 4:00 1-9 7 th Basketball Hurst JH Euless JH B-4:30pm/A-5:45pm 1-10 8 th Basketball Hurst JH Hurst JH B-4:30pm/A-5:45pm 1-14 7 th Basketball Haltom MS Haltom MS B-4:30pm/A-5:45pm 1-15 Gymnastics Bedford, Central*, Euless FEW 6:30 1-15 8 th Basketball Haltom MS Euless JH B-4:30pm/A-5:45pm 1-15 9th Basketball Abilene Euless JH 4:30 1-18 9th Basketball South Grand Prairie Euless JH 4:30 1-23 7 th Basketball Central JH Central JH B-4:30pm/A-5:45pm 1-24 8 th Basketball Central JH Central JH B-4:30pm/A-5:45pm 1/25-26 7 th Basketball A- Team Tournament Euless JH TBA 1-26 9th Basketball San Angelo Central Harwood 5:00 1-29 9th Basketball Nolan Catholic Euless JH 4:30 1/25-26 8 th Basketball A Team Tournament Richland MS TBA 1-28 7 th Basketball Bedford JH Bedford JH B-4:30pm/A-5:45pm 1-31 8 th Basketball Bedford JH Euless JH B-4:30pm/A-5:45pm 2-1 9th Basketball South Grand Prairie S. Grand Prairie 4:30 2-4 7 th Basketball Smithfield MS Euless JH B-4:30pm/A-5:45pm 2-8 8 th Basketball Smithfield MS Smithfield JH B-4:30pm/A-5:45pm 2/8-9 7 th Basketball B Team Tournament Hurst JH TBA 19
BOY S SPORTS Date Event Opponent Location Time 12-18 9 th Basketball Harwood JH Trinity HS 4:30 PM (A) 6:00 PM (B) 12-21 9 th Basketball Hurst JH Hurst JH 5:00 PM (A) 6:30 PM (B) 1-8 9 th Basketball Weatherford HS Weatherford HS 5:00 PM (A) 6:30 PM (B) 1-9 7 th Basketball Hurst Hurst B 4:30/ A 5:45 1-10 8 th Basketball Hurst Euless B 4:30/ A 5:45 1-14 7 th Basketball Haltom Euless B 4:30/ A 5:45 1-15 8 th Basketball Haltom Haltom B 4:30/ A 5:45 1-15 9 th Basketball Bedford JH Bedford JH 5:00 PM (A) 6:30 PM (B) 1-18 9 th Basketball Richland HS Richland HS 5:00 PM (A) 6:30 PM (B) 1-22 9 th Basketball Harwood JH Harwood JH 5:00 PM (A) 6:30 PM (B) 1-23 7 th Basketball Central Central B 4:30/ A 5:45 1-24 8 th Basketball Central Euless B 4:30/ A 5:45 1-25 9 th Basketball SA Central HS SA Central HS 5:00 PM (A) 6:30 PM (B) 1/25-26 8 th Basketball A-Tournament Harwood TBA 1/25-26 7 th Basketball A-Tournament Hurst TBA 1-28 7 th Basketball Bedford Euless B 4:30/ A 5:45 1-31 8 th Basketball Bedford Bedford B 4:30/ A 5:45 2-1 9 th Basketball Bedford JH Euless JH 5:00 PM (A) 6:30 PM (B) 2-4 7 th Basketball Smithfield Smithfield B 4:30/ A 5:45 2-7 8 th Basketball Smithfield Euless B 4:30/ A 5:45 2-8 9 th Basketball Central JH Central JH 5:00 PM (A) 6:30 PM (B) 2/8-9 7 th Basketball B Tournament Euless TBA 2/8-9 8 th Basketball B Tournament N. Ridge TBA 2-11 7 th Basketball N. Oaks N. Oaks B 4:30/ A 5:45 20