💜🐾 Bulldog Family Weekly Update
Dear Bulldog Families,
We’re starting the week with a well-deserved break! 🐾 Monday, October 13th is a Student & Staff Holiday, so enjoy the long weekend and take some time to rest and recharge.
We’ll be back on Tuesday, October 14th, and it’s a big day — School Picture Day! 📸 These photos will be featured in our yearbook and will also be available for purchase. Be sure your student dresses their best and follows EISD dress code guidelines to make it a picture-perfect day!
Let’s make it a great week, Bulldogs!
PAWS up, Bulldogs! We have Pride, we are Accountable, we are Wise, and we are Safe — Bulldogs lead the way!
🚀 Elevating Excellence: Staff PD Highlights from the Week
Instructional leadership was in action as Principal Valdez led engaging and purposeful professional development for our dedicated staff at Roy Johnson STEM Academy. 👩🏫✨
The sessions focused on:
🎯 Instructional strategies to enhance classroom learning
📈 Student learning objectives to support academic growth
🚨 Emergency preparedness to ensure safety for all
Our teachers were fully engaged in meaningful learning, collaboration, and reflection — all with the goal of providing the highest-quality education and safest environment for our students. 🧠📚👏
We are proud of our educators for their continued commitment to growth and excellence!
📄 Action Needed: Senate Bill 12 Form
Parents/Guardians: Please log in to Skyward to complete the new Senate Bill 12 form.
This updated form is required by the state — older versions are no longer valid.
➡️ Important: A completed form is required for every student, even if you choose to reject consent.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping student records up to date!
📸 School-Wide Picture Day – October 14th!
School-wide pictures will be taken on October 14th. Order forms have already been sent home with students.
If your student has misplaced their form, you can still place an order online at:
👉 www.strawbridge.net
Don’t miss out on capturing this year’s memories!
🚌 8th Grade Field Trip Deadline – October 14th!
Time is running out! The deadline to submit the $10 payment for the 8th grade field trip is October 14th.
After this date, no additional students can be added to the trip list — don’t miss your chance to join the adventure! 🎉
How to pay:
💻 Log into eFunds
📞 Call Mrs. Hicks in the office
Let’s make it a trip to remember!
🏈🎶🍕 10/16 – After Game Hangout – Music, food & fun await!
📆 Save the Date: Title 1 & EB Parent Meeting – October 30!
🎟️ PAWS Passes = Sock Hop Dance Reward! 🧦💃
🧦💃 Sock Hop Dance – Coming Soon!
Get ready to dance, Bulldogs! 🎶🕺 Our Sock Hop Dance is on the way, and we want to see you there!
To be eligible to attend, students must:
✅ Have NO disciplinary placements (ISS, OSS, or DAEP) starting from the beginning of the Second Six Weeks
✅ Earn 5 PAWS passes
Students, don’t forget to turn in your PAWS Passes to your 4th and 8th period teachers!
Earn your ticket to the dance by showing your Bulldog PAWS:
✅ Positive
✅ Accountable
✅ Wise
✅ Safe
Let your actions speak and your passes pile up! 🐾
#BulldogPride #PAWSPasses #EarnTheFun
Stadium and Gym Expectations
Everman ISD is committed to creating a safe, family-friendly environment where guests of all ages can enjoy the game. To help ensure safety and an enjoyable experience for everyone, the following guidelines will be in effect for all home Varsity, Sub-Varsity, and Junior High events:
Attendance Requirements
Everman High School- Athletic Events
All students below 9th grade MUST be accompanied by a paying adult to attend any High School event.
Parents may bring school-age guests, but are responsible for the behavior of both their children and any guests they bring.
Students in 8th grade and below without a paying adult WILL NOT be admitted.
Junior High School - Athletic Events
All students 5th grade and below MUST be accompanied by a paying adult to attend any Junior High School event.
Parents may bring school-age guests, but are responsible for the behavior of both their children and any guests they bring.
Seating Expectations
Elementary students must sit with their parents at all times and may not loiter or run through the main concourse or ramps.
Junior High School students must sit with their parents or in the designated section.
High School Students at JL Marr Stadium must enter through the North Gate near the field house and present a current student ID. If not sitting with parents, they must sit in the student section.
High School students at the gymnasium must enter through the main entrance and present a current student ID. If not sitting with parents, they must sit in the student section.
High school students from other schools must be accompanied by their parents or sit on the visitor’s side.
Students who continue to loiter after redirection will be removed from the venue.
No loitering in the foyer ( Gym) and near the concession stands ( Gym and Stadium)
Pick-Up Policy
Students must be picked up no later than 20 minutes after the end of any athletic event. Late pick-up will result in restrictions from future events.
Security Measures
Everman ISD’s Clear Bag Policy will be enforced at all athletic events. Only clear, transparent bags will be allowed for personal belongings. Please review the Clear Bag Policy below for the proper size.
Students involved in any disruptive activities will be restricted from attending all athletic events for the remainder of the school year and receive consequences according to the student code of conduct.
All spectators will be subject to security screening.
Enforcement
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in removal from the stadium and/or restrictions from attending future events.
As always, safety at all UIL events is our top priority. These measures help ensure an enjoyable experience for all attending EISD athletic events
📝 Volunteer Application – Ready to get involved?
Roy Johnson STEM Parents, sign up to volunteer as chaperones, help with the book fair, and more! Apply here: Sign Up to be an Approved Volunteer at Roy Johnson STEM Academy
#Volunteer #RoyJohnsonSTEM
📅B Day – Tuesday, October 14, 2025
⏰ Doors Open & Breakfast: 7:45 AM
🏫 School Starts: 8:45 AM
🚫 No drop-offs before 7:45 AM — student safety is our top priority!
🎒 Clear backpacks only — no tinted or mesh materials allowed
👟 EISD Dress Code Reminders
🧴 All drinks must be sealed and unopened when brought to school
🚫 No open containers
🪄 Stanley-type cups must be empty (ice is allowed)
👀 Cups will be checked at morning entry
👉 Snacks must be in individual sealed bags and not for sharing
🚫 No glass bottles on campus
🟣 Special Note on Earbuds:
Wireless earbuds are not allowed on campus.
🐾 Students will need wired earbuds (the simple kind with a cord connecting them) to use during individual computer lessons. These should be:
Compact enough to roll up and store easily in the clear backpack
Not the large, over-the-ear style
Designed to fit inside the ear
📵 Wireless earbuds taken out during the school day will be considered unauthorized technology and will be confiscated. A parent or guardian will need to pick them up from the front office.
📵 EISD Cell Phone Policy (HB 1481)
📵 Cell phones must be turned OFF and kept in backpacks before entering the building.
📵 Phones not turned off will be confiscated — parents must pick them up.
🎒 Phones must stay in backpacks all day.
✅ After 4:15 PM, phones may be used only while waiting for buses in the cafeteria or for parent pickup outside the building.
📵 Using phones elsewhere during the day will result in confiscation.
➡️ This is a state law (HB 1481). Violations will result in consequences that become progressively more severe with each incident.
📞 In case of emergency, parents should call the front office and a message will be delivered to the student
📵 Cell Phone Policy (English)
📵 Cell Phone Policy (Spanish)
🛑 New Front Office Procedures – Keeping Our Bulldogs Safe
We want to inform you about our updated front office procedures designed to enhance the safety and security of all students and staff.
Here’s what to expect during your visit to Roy Johnson STEM Academy:
🔔 Buzz In: All visitors must buzz in to enter the front foyer area.
🪪 Check In: Use the Visitor iPad to scan your valid ID and select the reason for your visit.
⏱️ Wait Area: Visitors will wait outside the front office until checked in.
🎟️ Visitor Badge: If you’re entering the building, a visitor badge will be printed.
🚶♀️ Escorted Visits: All visitors will be escorted to their destination by a staff member.
🔁 Check Out: Visitors must return to the front office to turn in their badge when leaving.
📲 Reminder Texts: Visitors who forget to check out will receive a text reminder to return their badge.
These changes are in place to ensure a safe and secure environment for all of our Bulldog students and staff. We appreciate your support and cooperation!
🛑 Nuevos Procedimientos en la Oficina Principal – ¡La Seguridad de Nuestros Bulldogs es Primero!
Queremos informarles sobre nuestros procedimientos actualizados en la oficina principal, diseñados para mejorar la seguridad de todos los estudiantes y el personal.
Esto es lo que debe esperar al visitar Roy Johnson STEM Academy:
🔔 Timbre de Entrada: Todos los visitantes deben tocar el timbre para ingresar al área del vestíbulo principal.
🪪 Registro: Use el iPad de visitantes para escanear su identificación válida y seleccionar el motivo de su visita.
⏱️ Área de Espera: Los visitantes deberán esperar fuera de la oficina principal hasta ser registrados.
🎟️ Gafete de Visitante: Si va a ingresar al edificio, se imprimirá un gafete de visitante.
🚶♀️ Acompañamiento: Todos los visitantes serán acompañados a su destino por un miembro del personal.
🔁 Salida: Los visitantes deben regresar a la oficina principal para entregar su gafete al salir.
📲 Recordatorio por Texto: A los visitantes que olviden entregar su gafete se les enviará un mensaje de texto como recordatorio.
Estos cambios están diseñados para mantener un entorno seguro y protegido para todos nuestros estudiantes y personal Bulldog. ¡Agradecemos su apoyo y cooperación!
🆔 Student ID Badge Reminder
Bulldog students must comply with the Everman ISD Student ID Badge Policy.
All students have been issued one free lanyard and ID Badge at this time.
🔹 Students must wear their school-issued ID badge around their neck at all times while on campus.
🔹 IDs must be in good condition — no stickers, writing, chewing, damage, or alterations.
🔹 Lost or damaged IDs must be replaced by the parent/guardian.
💻 Pay online here: https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56855/
🔐 Why IDs Matter:
They’re a key part of our campus safety procedures and help staff quickly identify students.
⚠️ Continued non-compliance may result in:
📞 Parent phone call
💳 Required replacement purchase
📋 Disciplinary action if repeated
Thank you for supporting student safety and accountability! 🐾
🐾 RJSA Behavior Matrix P.A.W.S.🐾
✨ Advisory Period Update: IXL Expectation!
📘 Other Important Student Resources
📆 Upcoming Events
🍂 10/13 – Student & Staff Holiday
📸 10/14 – Schoolwide Pictures – Dress your best!
💵 10/14 – 8th Grade Field Trip Money Deadline – $10 due!
👖 10/20 – Mindset Monday: Wear your EISD ALL IN T-shirt and jeans!
🏈 10/21 – JH Football: 5:00 PM / 6:00 PM
🏈 10/27 – JH Football: 5:00 PM / 6:00 PM
📅 10/30 – Title 1 & EB Parent Meeting – Join us for important info & support!
🧦 11/7 – PAWS Earned Sock Hop Dance: During school hours – Show your Bulldog PAWS to attend!
📍 Stay Connected with Roy Johnson STEM Academy
🏫 Address:
Roy Johnson STEM Academy
8901 Oak Grove Road
Fort Worth, TX 76140
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