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Mr. Jake Poinsett, Program Manager for the Trinity River Audubon Center, spoke to our parents and students during our September Parent PLC. Our Kindergarten through Second Grade students' summer project was to visit one of our local Audubon Centers and then prepare a presentation. Nileya Brown, one of our awesome second-grade students, brought her presentation to the Parent PLC to show Mr. Poinsett Nileya worked with him when her family visited the Trinity Audubon Center this summer. It takes community, family and the school to make sure that our students are successful.
expose your child to 1.8 million words a year!
expose your child to 1.8 million words a year!
Did you know there are many benefits to reading 20 minutes a day? For one, if your students read 20 minutes each day for a year, you would have exposed them to 1.8 million words over the year! Because they need to learn anywhere from 300-4000 words, you will ensure they will reach all their literacy goals. There are other benefits to reading for just 20 minutes a day:
Reading relieves stress
Reading boosts mental health
Reading before bed can assist with better rest
PEOPLE WHO READ HAVE HIGHER LEVELS OF EMPATHY FOR OTHERS
Students who read 20 minutes a day school in higher percentiles than those who don't
How do You start Reading 20 Minutes a Day
Identify your student's Lexile level
Visit the library
Together, make a list of things that interest you and your student
Make a schedule for reading
Read with/ and to your student
Modeling reading enjoyment will propel your students into worlds that only literacy can! We want to help you celebrate your student's success. Send us a photo of your student reading, and we will post it in the newsletter!
Poem for the week
Poem for the week
Did you know memorizing poetry makes you smarter? Poetry enhances our memory and helps us to learn to self-reflect. Each week, you will see a poem in the weekly newsletter. I encourage you to have your students memorize the poem. Once your student memorizes it, have them upload it to Flipgrid as they did this summer. They will earn 25 house points for memorizing the poem, saying it correctly, and uploading it. If your student uploads it by Thursday evening, they will earn a dress-down day. However, they CAN only dress down once I comment on their video on Flipgrid.
Students will also learn poems in other languages. We will share the translations with you!
Dr. Benjamin Mays,
6th President of Morehouse College
Campus attendance percentages
Campus attendance percentages
There is a direct correlation to student academic success and attendance. If we reach our attendance goal of 97% Monday-Thursday, our students may have a full dress down day on Friday! Let's help our students reach the attendance goal for the week.
Campus Weekly Goal 97%
Campus Weekly Goal 97%
Week 1 8/14 - 8/18
Elementary K-5 98.79 Middle School 6-8 99.28
Campus Total 99.03
Week 2 8/21 - 8/26
Elementary K-5 97.86 Middle School 6-8 94.58
Campus Total 96.22
Week 3 8/28 - 9/1
Elementary K-5 96.91 Middle School 6-8 93.98
Campus Total 95.445
Week 4 9/4 - 9/8
Elementary K-5 97.28 Middle School 6-8 96.39
Campus Total 96.835
PTA Updates
PTA Updates
Our next PTA meeting is Wednesday, October 4, 2023. The meeting will start promptly at 6:00 PM and end at 6:30. We would love for you to join us for the meeting and join PTA. Thank you for all that contributed to the Legacy Day Fundraiser. Because of your generosity, our students will have learning opportunities in aviation, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing later this semester!
PTA is the only advocacy organization that supports ALL students. The mission of the PTA is 'to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.' To articulate the mission and vision of PTA, we have outlined programming and advocacy efforts in which you can get involved. Please support the mission by joining the work. Please scan the QR Code below to join the KJTMA PTA. Membership is $10. If you want to join the PTA Parent Event Committee, please scan the code to join the committee!
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Photo release form
We have several events and field trips coming up in the next couple of months. We like to post pictures to our Newsletters and to Social Media pages, and the district likes to receive pictures that they can post. We want to make sure before we post any pictures that we have a release form for all students. Please fill out the Photo Release Form if you have more than one child, you can add all the children to the one form.
Thank you in advance!
Upcoming field trip for 5th - 8th grade students
Upcoming field trip for 5th - 8th grade students
The CCMR department (to include CTE and College Driven GEAR UP) has an excellent opportunity for your 5th- 8th grade students. There is no cost for the students.
On October 24th, our 5th - 8th grade students will go to the Perot Museum.
Students will receive a permission slip and they will be due back by September 12th. All students will fill out during one of their classes a registration form that will include their name, grade level, school name and lunch preference see menu below or they can choose to bring their own lunch, they will also mark if they have a photo release waiver (please fill out the photo release form that is included in this newsletter.
At this time we do not need any parent volunteers to go with our students.
**Lunch Menu:
Turkey: Oven-Roasted Turkey- Seasonal Greens, Tomato, Provolone, Crushed Avocado, Sourdough
Ham: Honey Ham- Seasonal Greens, Tomato, Cheddar Cheese, Red Onion, Herb Aioli, Sourdough
Vegetarian: Grilled Veggies- Seasonal Greens, Provolone, Roasted Onion Spread, Panini Bread
Vegan: Grilled Veggies and Hummus Wrap with fresh greens and tomatoes
Gluten Free: Classic Chicken Caesar Salad- this normally comes with croutons, but they will be withheld.
nwea map Growth
nwea map Growth
Last week, our students took their Beginning-of-the-Year NWEA Map Assessments. This week, teachers and students will review the longitudinal NWEA Map Data. Together, they will develop a SMART goal for your student's growth in an area of academic need. We can not wait to discuss your student's growth and opportunities for improvement with you! Please visit the NWEA MAP FAMILY TOOLKIT to learn more about the assessment.
Kidada Education Design Village Presents:
Kidada Education Design Village Presents:
Parenting with Purpose: Fall Sessions
Parenting with Purpose: Fall Sessions
KJTMA is partnering with Kidada Education Design Village for fall parenting sessions. Attending the virtual sessions will fulfill the Parent PLC requirements for the fall sessions. Please find information about the parenting sessions below:
KJTMA is partnering with Kidada Education Design Village for fall parenting sessions. Attending the virtual sessions will fulfill the Parent PLC requirements for the fall sessions. Please find information about the parenting sessions below:
3 Virtual sessions. Connect with other parents and industry professionals to learn about current issues in education and how you can support your child's academic journey. Each virtual session will get participating parents ready to tackle the upcoming school year with valuable information and tools. Sessions are live but will be recorded so that you can access each one at any time. Registered Parents will also have access to our virtual Parenting With Purpose Toolkit that includes year-round services and resources! Use the link https://forms.gle/cDcCyvvQ2oK57zt16
3 Virtual sessions. Connect with other parents and industry professionals to learn about current issues in education and how you can support your child's academic journey. Each virtual session will get participating parents ready to tackle the upcoming school year with valuable information and tools. Sessions are live but will be recorded so that you can access each one at any time. Registered Parents will also have access to our virtual Parenting With Purpose Toolkit that includes year-round services and resources! Use the link https://forms.gle/cDcCyvvQ2oK57zt16
or QR Code on the flyer to register for your Parenting With Purpose Sessions!
or QR Code on the flyer to register for your Parenting With Purpose Sessions!
Flyer is attached to this email.
Flyer is attached to this email.
Safety and Operations
Safety and Operations
safety with drop-offs and pick-ups
safety with drop-offs and pick-ups
We are constantly monitoring our safety procedures, and we did do better last week. However, a few individuals still parked in the bus lane during peak times. Please remember the following regarding arrival and dismissal:
Arrival
Please only park in front of the school or drop off students by the cafeteria doors between 7:00 and 7:30. All adults are on duty at 7:30 a.m. Car riders enter the building on the North side of the building. Parents will need to drive around the building to get to this entrance. Please do not drop students off in the front of the building. Please wait until the gates are opened at 7:30 to drop students off at the entrance, monitored by adults.
Dismissal
Please only text your students and ask them to stay in the building. They have to enter traffic to find you when they are looking for you. The faculty members will call your student's name as soon as you get to the north side of the building.
Please talk to your student about walking down the center to get to your car. Students walking down the sidewalk will eventually have to go between cars. If the driver does not see them, we could have a devastating situation in the drive line.
Please do not get out of your car. Doing so prolongs the time the parents behind you are in the drive line.
If students are left unattended from 7:00-7:30 or not picked up by 4:30, and you have yet to contact the office to let us know you will be late, we will need to contact authorities for help. Please stay in dialogue with us so we can adequately support you and your child.
As a community, we are all equally responsible for protecting all students. Please help us by following the above requests.
cut-offs for picking students up in the afternoon
cut-offs for picking students up in the afternoon
Please try and avoid picking up students after 2:45. At the end of the school day, we are transitioning to prepare for dismissal. If you come between 2:45 and 3:15, your wait may be longer. Any students who consistently leave early will receive reverse tardies.
If picking up your student between these times is unavoidable, please park in the parking lot instead of the front of the building. Our school buses and daycare vans arrive around 3:05. If you park in front of the school at any time, you block the bus lane.
Blocking the bus lane slows down traffic even after you move because buses and vans have to move into new positions to make room for other buses and vans. We must revise our dismissal plans when the vehicles move to new locations.
If the way your student is getting home changed, please call the office between 12:00 and 2:00.
We want to be as efficient with dismissal as possible. To do so, we would appreciate your help. Please follow the above guidelines to help us take good care of you.
DeSoto ISD Standardized Dress
DeSoto ISD Standardized Dress
dresscode.pdfKJTMA Standardized Dress Expectations & Consessions
KJTMA Standardized Dress Expectations & Consessions
Some of our students are wearing colors outside the colors prescribed in the district dresscode. The dress code colors are as follows: Solid color green, gold, black, white, or gray shirt with collar;
Thank you for helping us adhere to the standardized dress expectations this week! Students will be in Standardized Dress UNLESS we send a notice home to parents on Thursday. Every Friday, students may wear their House t-shirt or DeSoto spirit shirt with the uniform bottoms or dark colored jeans (black, gray, or dark blue without rips).
Dress down days will be announced through phone messages on Thursdays. If a small group of students earn an extended dress-down period, that information will be shared directly with the student and parents. An example of an extended dress down might look like students getting honored through the PBIS system would have several days to dress down in a row.
All KJTMA students are expected to adhere to the district guidelines for standardized dress. KJTMA students are also expected to have a KJ patch added to the left side of their shirt. Patches can be purchased individually in the school office or through the online KJTMA Uniform Store. Students must wear shirts with patches Monday-Thursday. Spirit shirts are only worn on Fridays.
Patches Available in the office
Because the patches were on back order, we understand that all students may not have patches on every shirt just yet. However, we will keep you informed as to when we will strictly enforce the dress expectations. Our addition of the patches to the KJTMA uniform is for safety purposes. Because of the patches, not only will our students be identifiable as they travel throughout the district, anyone who is not a part of our campus will be identifiable in our school. Without exception, the standardized dress policy will be fully enforced as it helps us ensure the safety of all students.
Middle School Badges
Badges are a part of standardized dress expectations. All middle school students must wear their badges at all times. Students who are in athletics at McCowan must wear their badges while at the other campus. Middle school students also need their badges to enter all DeSoto ISD games. Replacement badges are $5.00. Students who do not have their badges will be charged $1.00 for temporary badges.
The standardized dress policy will be fully enforced as it helps us ensure the safety of all students in the building.
desoto isd sports schedules
desoto isd sports schedules
Mighty McCowan Athletics
Mighty McCowan Athletics
If your student has a game, you may pick them up between 3:40-3:50 in the front office. You may park in the front parking lot (PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE BUS LANE), come into the main office, and check them out. We will work with you to ensure you and your scholar are not blocked in the parking lot at dismissal! We are excited for our student-athletes and look forward to seeing them play as members of the Mighty McCowan teams! Please see the game locations and times for this week's sporting events.
ATHLETIC SCHEDULE.pdfPlease see the updates regarding athletics.
2023 - 2024 CMMS Volleyball Schedule (1).pdfVB October 2023 Practice - Game Calendar .pdfVB September 2023 Practice - Game Calendar .pdfUpdated September XC Practice Schedule.pdf
Interested in Learning to Play Chess?
Interested in Learning to Play Chess?
We are exploring the interest of offering an after-school chess program. The program will meet one time a week for two-hours. The cost of the program is $180.00 a semester per students. Students in grades 1st-8th grade are welcome to sign the interest form. Please complete the form if your child is interested.
Message for 7th and 8th grade Parents and students from GEAR UP
Message for 7th and 8th grade Parents and students from GEAR UP
A Message from the College DRIVEN GEAR UP Team (CDGU Team)!
Good afternoon parents, and welcome to the start of another amazing school year!
The CDGU team would like to thank all who stopped by our table during Meet the Teacher Night, it was great to connect and chat about your scholar’s future.
If you still need to stop by our table, attached is a QR code with more information about our grant-funded program that will service ALL 7th & 8th graders in DeSoto ISD. Students in the cohort class of 2028 & 2029 are automatically added to the program and have equal access to resources, field trips, tutorials, and anything else our program provides to ensure they are college, career or military-ready!
Attached is a parent survey we need every family to complete for their scholars. Our CDGU team needs 100% participation from your middle school to ensure we have accurate information to better service you and your scholar. Some incentives are in store for those families who complete the information during the first week of school!
If you want to become a CDGU Parent Ambassador and help brainstorm and create great opportunities for our community, please email Mr. Michael Green Jr. @ Michael.green@desotoisd.org.
College Drive GEAR UP August Newsletter
College Gear up: Save the date
College Gear up: Save the date
PSAT Middle School Boot Camp - KJ and RY 09.16.2023.pdfDeSoto ISD College Fair Flyer 2023.pdf
Volunteer at KJTMA
Volunteer at KJTMA
DeSoto Volunteer System (information taken from DeSoto ISD Volunteer page)
"Volunteers are very important partners in supporting the educational programs and activities in DeSoto ISD. Volunteers give their time, dedication and encouragement to our students and school staff in various ways. Whether you are a parent, business/community partner or individual volunteer you are important to us for giving your services and time. All volunteers that engage in campus and student activities MUST complete the application process and receive a background clearance by applying through the NEW Voly Volunteer System. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
The following steps must be completed:
1. Click on the link https://desotoisd.voly.org
2. There is a Create a Volunteer Account form on the front page.
3. Volunteers will create a Voly account by entering the required information on the home page.
Once logged in, the volunteer will be taken straight to the volunteer application.
5. The volunteer will need to complete the fields on the volunteer application, including the Consent for Background Check.
6. Once the volunteer hits Submit/Save, they will be taken straight to the Orientation Slides. The volunteer will need to review each slide and click the check box at the end to acknowledge they have read it all.
7. Volunteers can always go back to their application to see their status (for the background check). An approved or denied email will be sent when the background check has been completed. *Applications may take up to 72 hours for approval
If there are questions or concerns, contact the school volunteer liaison where you will volunteer or email volunteer@desotoisd.org (Allow 48 hours for feedback on your request). Requests made on a Friday, will receive feedback on Tuesday before 5:00 pm. Feedback will not be provided during district holidays.
Parent Portal Access
Parent Portal Access
PARENT PORTAL PAGE
PARENT PORTAL PAGE
All parents/guardians will need to create a new account. Once the approval process has been completed, you will be able to view information for your student(s). To begin the registration process, Click "New Users, please register." As you register, please note that all data is case-sensitive. Do not use your student's ID number as your User Name.
District Employees: Do Not Register Online for the Parent Self-Serve Application. Contact your child's campus to have Parent Self-Serve access activated.
To register and be authenticated, you must enter the following information for one of your children:
Parent/Guardian First Name
Parent/Guardian Last Name
Student Birth date
Student First Name
Student Last Name
Student Local ID
ZIP Code of "resides with" Parent/Guardian's Address
Please note: You MUST use Google Chrome. If you do not currently have Google Chrome installed on your computer, please CLICK HERE to download it.
If you have any questions, e-mail sheila.hardmon@desotoisd.org
Please send the following information:
Full name of the requesting parent/guardian
Full name of each child that is currently attending DeSoto ISD
Campus and grade level of each child
Birth date of each child
Student ID (5-6-digit code) of each child (if known)
The Parent Portal is an exciting opportunity for parents to become more involved in their child’s education through the convenience of the Internet. You have access to:
Grades
Schedule
Homework assignments
Attendance
Teacher Contact information
Student Personal Information: address, phone, e-mail
How frequently is my child's data updated?
Immediately! Access to your child's grades, attendance, and lesson plans in real-time. That means as soon as a teacher or administrator enters information into the system, it is available for you to access.
DeSoto Child Nutrition Application
DeSoto Child Nutrition Application
Please complete the child nutrition application for your student. The link is below:
Attendance Matters
Attendance Matters
23-24 BOY Attendance Letter.pdf
MiddleHigh_handout_111122.pdfAttendance-Works-Preschool-K_in-person_101321.pdfPrek-K_handout_FLGLR_Spanish__110421.pdfAttendance-Works-K-1st-Get-Ready_062122.pdfAttendance-Works-Elementary__handout_101421.pdfElementary_handout_SPANISH_110421-1 (1).pdfPRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
Cold and Flu Season Precautionary Measures
Posted on 10/27/2022
Health officials are reporting concerns related to the spread of RSV, cold and flu, and coronavirus as the winter months approach. Help reduce the potential spread of these health concerns as we work closely with the Dallas County Department of Health and Human Services to monitor trends related to such illnesses in the community.
RSV, cold and flu, and coronavirus can spread easily from person to person, and we need the assistance of staff and parents to help reduce this possible spread. It is important to take the following precautions to help ensure the health of our community:
Check for signs of illness every morning. (i.e., Fatigue, fever, sweating, cough, sore throat, headache.)
Do not come to school or work if sick. Symptoms usually include fever, cough or sore throat, and sometimes runny nose, body aches, headache, vomiting, or diarrhea. Those with symptoms should not return to school or work until they no longer have a fever for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications or in the case of coronavirus, have tested negative.
Wash hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water or regular use of hand sanitizer is one of the most important steps you can take to stay healthy. Continue to teach children to cover their cough with their elbow or sleeve, and to wash their hands before and after touching their face.
Utilize appropriate cough and sneeze etiquette by coughing into the upper sleeve or using tissue and disposing of it properly.
Consider the use of masks. While DeSoto ISD no longer enforces a mask mandate, health officials encourage continued use of masks during the heightened cold and flu season.
Practice social distancing when possible in high-capacity indoor spaces and gatherings.
Consider a flu shot and/or COVID vaccine or booster to be proactive in protecting one’s health. Also consider the addition of recommended vitamins like C, D, Zinc, and Elderberry to assist in supporting immune health.
Re: Students: Please notify the school if your child is absent by 10 am on the day of the absence, and share your child’s symptoms with the school.
Re: Staff: Please notify your supervisor of the concern and potential absence as soon as possible and enter any necessary time off in the appropriate system. Please note, DeSoto ISD no longer provides COVID leave. Leave for COVID or other health-related concerns will be attributed to employees’ personal time off.
Dallas County Health officials recommend the following additional precautions:
Recognize whether you or any household member is at high risk for severe illness from RSV. cold and flu, or coronavirus. People at higher risk for complications include children under the age of five years, pregnant women, people of any age who have chronic medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, cancer, or heart disease), and people aged 65 years and older. If any high-risk person or their household members become sick with flu-like symptoms, please contact your doctor as soon as possible to ask for advice about antiviral medications.
Get all healthy household members vaccinated.
It is important to note that DeSoto ISD has trained medical staff at each campus with protocols in place to handle communicable illnesses common to school districts like influenza (flu), pertussis (whooping cough), strep throat, head lice, and more.
Additionally, DeSoto ISD has a standard practice of maintaining a clean school environment. As is customary in school districts during flu season and as has been recommended by the Centers for Disease Control, we make it a point to frequently clean and sanitize our schools and classrooms regularly throughout the school day and each night during routine cleaning practices.
Student and staff safety is our top priority. We will continue to monitor the CDC and DSHS for additional information and guidance and will share information with you regarding any updates.
Counseling Department
Mission: DeSoto ISD Counseling & SEL Department will foster student achievement that creates a meaningful academic culture that will equip all students with the social-emotional, personal, post-secondary, and career skills to become productive citizens while working closely with all stakeholders in a comprehensive guidance program.
Vision: Collaborate with students, staff, and community stakeholders to provide an environment that is conducive to academic growth, as well as the social and emotional support of the whole learner.
SAT Vocabulary Word
SAT Vocabulary Word
Help us prep your student for the SAT! Each week, we will provide an SAT word for you and your students to discuss. Use the word in a sentence with your student, and encourage your student to use the word in a sentence over the week. We will revisit the words in classes during Eagle Academy and House challenges. Have fun helping your student expand their vocabulary and prepare for the PSAT and eventually, the SAT!
Here are the words by the weeks:
Week 1: Symbiosis
Week 2: Augment
Week 3: Lackadaisical
Week 4: Decree, DeDuce
Week 5: Cower and Cranny
KJTMA Parent Book Study
KJTMA Parent Book Study
Welcome back ! I hope you had a restful and fun summer. This year, I invite all caregivers to join me in my first ever book club. The book that we're going to start with this year is "How Children Succeed" by Paul Tough. After reading this book, it gave me a different insight of both parenting and education.
This year, Mrs. Erica Broussard will be leading the book study! We would love for you to join. We have books available at the school for free. Please stop by the front office if you need a book!
Review of "How Children Succeed"
Paul Tough is a New York Times reporter with an infinitely punnable name and a contrarian take on the best way to teach kids that, for educators, might be a bit … tough to swallow. (Didn’t even need the dad joke bod for that one!) Tough’s polemic on contemporary education, How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, And The Hidden Power Of Character, has been described as “essential reading for anyone who cares about childhood in America.” The book explores how schools of all kinds operate on a flawed theory of intelligence and proposes a new way of thinking about how our kids learn.
It's not too late to sign up. Click on KJ Parent Book Club Sign-UP to sign up.
Mrs. Broussard will host this year's parent book club. Meeting dates are:
September 28th @ 6pm Chapter 1
October 26th @ 6pm Chapter 2
November 30th @ 6pm Chapters 3 and 4
December 14th @6pm Chapter 5
All meetings virtual meetings are on Zoom. The link is:
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3797888309?pwd=ynx3Cyo0vgZYudFP2gbmBJB3BAJyX3.1
Meeting ID: 379 788 8309
Passcode: kjbooks
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Broussard at
EricaWoodardBroussard@gmail.com
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Parent Survey
Parent Survey
Parents, your feedback is important and will help me to know how to better serve you and your scholars. Please click on this Link to take a short survey.
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We Want Your Feedback
We Want Your Feedback
We appreciate your perspective and feedback! Please click on the image below to complete the feedback form. Let us know if there is any thing we can address for you! Please click HERE to leave feedback.
Newsletter Feedback Answers
When will information be sent out regarding the DEN program for aftercare?
As soon as we get information regarding after-school care, we will share it with families. It may not be offered this year.
Upcoming KJTMA Birthdays
Upcoming KJTMA Birthdays
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday
September 10
Ms. Alice Walker
Julian Williams
Niayla McCall
Terry Odis III
September 11
September 12
Michelle Gore
Caleb Wilson
September 13
Giovoni Hall
September 14
Nallely Bahena Rodriguez
JaMari Jackson
Ervin Smith III
September 15
Elmon Pride
Triniti Spellman
September 16
Mechi Joshua
Desoto public library
Desoto public library
Pictures from the week of September 4 - September 8, 2023
Pictures from the week of September 4 - September 8, 2023
Upcoming Events for the week of September 11 - Sept 18, 2023
Upcoming Events for the week of September 11 - Sept 18, 2023
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is a time when we celebrate advances in childhood cancer treatment and survivorship care, remember the children we’ve lost, and engage new advocates to join in our mission of achieving a day when every child with cancer can live a long and healthy life.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is a time when we celebrate advances in childhood cancer treatment and survivorship care, remember the children we’ve lost, and engage new advocates to join in our mission of achieving a day when every child with cancer can live a long and healthy life.
Grandparents Day Invitation.pdfGrandparent Day At KJTMA
Grandparent Day At KJTMA
Please let our KJTMA Grandparents know that we would love to celebrate with them on September 12, 2023 here at KJTMA.
Please fill out the Grandparent Day Reservation Form to reserve your spot for Tuesday. Please R.S.V.P. by September 11, 2023.
National Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 - October 15, 2023
National Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 - October 15, 2023
Historical Background
Historical Background
The observance began as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded to a full month under President Ronald Reagan in 1988. The reason for the specific timing, September 15 to October 15, is quite intentional. These dates coincide with national independence days in several Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua celebrate on September 15, followed by Mexico on September 16, and Chile on September 18.
Sunday, September 10, 2023
Happy Grandparents Day
Monday, September 11, 2023 A Day
9/11 Remembrance Day-National Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance
5:30 pm 7th grade McCowan Football B-Team vs Kennemer @Old Panther Stadium Duncanville
5:30 pm 7th grade McCowan Girls Volleyball B-Team vs Kennemer @ Kennemer in Duncanville
7:00 pm 7th grade McCowan Football A-Team vs Kennemer @ Old Panther Stadium Duncanville
7:00 pm 7th grade McCowan Girls Volleyball A-Team vs Kennemer @ Kennemer in Duncanville
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 B Day
9:00 - 9:30 am Grandparent Breakfast-come join us for donuts and juice in the KJTMA cafeteria.
Perot Museum Field Trip Permission slips for 5th grade - 8th grade students due by 3:50. No exceptions, count must be turned in today.
5:30 pm 8th grade McCowan Football B-Team vs Kennemer @ C.S. McCowan Park DeSoto
6:30 pm Goals Night/Title 1 parent meeting KJTMA Cafeteria
7:00 pm 8th grade McCowan Football A-Team vs Kennemer @ C.S. McCowan Park DeSoto
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 A Day
4:45 pm 7th and 8th grade McCowan Cross Country vs Duncanville @ Valley Ridge Park
6:30 pm Goals Night/Title 1 parent meeting KJTMA Cafeteria
Thursday, September 14, 2023 B Day
Big Kahuna Fundraiser Kickoff Fundraiser packets will go home today.
5:30 pm 8th grade McCowan Girls Volleyball B-Team vs Kennemer @ McCowan Main Gym
6:00 - 8:00 pm "Triple A Experience" College and Career Fair DeSoto Academy Cafeteria
7:00 pm 8th grade McCowan Girls Volleyball A-Team vs Kennemer @ McCowan Main Gym
Friday, September 15, 2023 A Day
National Hispanic Heritage Month Begins
Saturday, September 16, 2023
8:00 am - 12:00 pm PSAT Middle School Boot Camp KJTMA Cafeteria
Dr. michelle Neely, Principal
Dr. michelle Neely, Principal
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
Follow me on Twitter @MRNeely74
Email: michelle.neely@desotoisd.org
District Website: www.DeSotoisd.org
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