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STEM Academy

STEM Academy

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🐾 RJSA PAWSitive News 🐾

13th Edition – Week of November 3, 2025

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πŸ’œπŸΎ Bulldog Family Weekly Update

🐾 Dear Bulldog Families,

We’re kicking off the week with a PAWSitive Startβ€”students will be building a strong Bulldog community! Together, they will lead and recite the Pledge of Allegiance, the Texas Pledge, and the Bulldog Mindset.

On Wednesdays, we’ll share teacher PAWSitive shout-outs, and on Fridays, we’ll celebrate PAWSitive rewardsβ€”this week with a fun Bulldog Dance! πŸ•ΊπŸ’œ

Our campus expectations continue to focus on PAWS: Pride, Accountable, Wise, and Safe.

πŸ“… Reminder: Monday, November 3rd is a B Day.

Please remind students to:
πŸ’» Bring Chromebooks charged daily
πŸ†” Wear their IDs to ensure school safety
πŸ₯« Bring cans for our Canned Food Driveβ€”let’s give back to our community!
🍩 Join us for β€œDonuts with Dads”! Start your morning with a sweet treat, great conversation, and quality time together in our library on the day of the event. We can’t wait to see all our Bulldog dads there! πŸ’œ

Let’s make it a great week, Bulldogs! πŸΎπŸ’œ

β€” RJSA Leadership Team

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PAWS up, Bulldogs! We have Pride, we are Accountable, we are Wise, and we are Safeβ€” Bulldogs lead the way!

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πŸ₯« Canned Food Drive Advisory Competition! πŸ†

It’s time to give back, Bulldogs! πŸ’™ From November 3rd – November 20th, we’re hosting a Canned Food Drive at Roy Johnson STEM Academy.

The advisory class that collects the most canned goods will earn a special treat! πŸͺπŸŽ‰

Let’s come together to support our community β€” every can makes a difference! πŸ™Œ
Bring your cans to your advisory teacher during the competition window. Let’s show our Pride, Accountable, Wise, and Safety while helping others! 🐾❀️

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🎣 Don’t Get Caught by Phishing! 🚨

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πŸ“± Social Media Safety – Stay Smart Online!

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🎟️ PAWS Passes = Sock Hop Dance Reward! πŸ§¦πŸ’ƒ

πŸ§¦πŸ’ƒ Sock Hop Dance – This Friday, November 7th!

Get ready to dance, Bulldogs! πŸŽΆπŸ•Ί The PAWS Earned Sock Hop Dance is almost here, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

πŸ“… Date: Friday, November 7th
πŸŽ‰ Event: Sock Hop Dance
πŸ“ During: School hours

Students not attending the dance will be assigned to classrooms to work on iXL, Xello, or missing assignments with teachers.

πŸ† Eligibility Requirements:

βœ… PAWS Pass Totals must be met by Friday, October 31st
βœ… No disciplinary placements (ISS, OSS, or DAEP) from the start of the 2nd Six Weeks through November 7th

🐾#BulldogPride #PAWSPasses #EarnTheFun

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🐾 PAWSitive Start 🐾

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🐾 PAWSitive Passes

These amazing students (and more) at Roy Johnson STEM Academy cashed in their Paws Passes for some delicious Raising Cane’s! πŸ—

We are so proud of these students for consistently showing P – Pride, A – Accountability, W – Wise choices, and being Safe throughout our school community. Keep up the great work, Bulldogs! πŸ’›

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🐾 RJSA Behavior Matrix P.A.W.S.🐾

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🍩 Donuts with Dads – 11/6 & 🧁 Muffins with Moms – 11/13

Important Notes for Parents:
πŸ›ŽοΈ All parents must badge in at the front office before entering the building.

🍩 Donuts with Dads!
Join us Nov. 6 from 8–8:30 AM in the cafeteria.
Pre-register to get your badge faster in the front office and skip the line! πŸ‘‡
Pre-register for Donuts with Dad link - https://vkda.co/x/6flvtoImYVhoUymE

#DonutsWithDads #FamilyEngagement #PAWSitiveDay

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🧁 Muffins with Mom!
Join us Nov. 13 from 8–8:30 AM in the cafeteria.
Pre-register to get your badge faster and skip the line! πŸ‘‡
Pre-register for Muffins with Mom link - https://vkda.co/x/NUgw6TEMcGPTfIUh

#MuffinsWithMom #FamilyEngagement #PAWSitiveDay

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πŸ”¬ RJSA Science Fair Coming Soon! πŸš€

All Roy Johnson STEM Academy students in 6th–8th grade will be taking part in our exciting Science Fair! πŸ§ πŸ’‘

πŸ“’ Important details and guidelines will be sent home in November, so families can start planning and preparing together. We encourage everyone to review the information once it arrives to help students succeed with their projects!

We can’t wait to see our STEM scholars explore, experiment, and showcase their amazing creativity and innovation! πŸŒŸπŸ”­

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πŸ’œπŸΎ School Reminders πŸΎπŸ’œ

πŸ“…BΒ Day – Monday, November 3, 2025
⏰ Doors Open & Breakfast: 7:45 AM                    🐾 PAWSitive Start: 8:15 AM in Cafe 
🏫 School Starts: 8:45 AM

🚫 No drop-offs before 7:45 AM β€” student safety is our top priority!

πŸŽ’ Backpack Guidelines

πŸŽ’ Clear backpacks only β€” no tinted or mesh materials allowed

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πŸ‘Ÿ EISD Dress Code Reminders

πŸ“Œ All students must follow the Everman ISD Dress Code Policy

πŸ”— EISD Dress Code (English)
πŸ”— EISD Dress Code (Spanish)

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πŸ’§ Drinks & Snacks Policy

🧴 All drinks must be sealed and unopened when brought to school
🚫 No open containers
πŸͺ„ Stanley-type cups must be empty (ice is allowed)
πŸ‘€ Cups will be checked at morning entry
πŸ‘‰ 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

πŸ“΅ 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.

πŸ“΅ EISD Cell Phone Policy (HB 1481)

πŸ“΅ Cell phones must be turned OFF and kept in backpacks before entering the building.
πŸ“΅ Phones not turned off will be confiscated β€” parents must pick them up.
πŸŽ’ Phones must stay in backpacks all day.

βœ… After 4:15 PM, phones may be used only while waiting for buses in the cafeteria or for parent pickup outside the building.

πŸ“΅ Using phones elsewhere during the day will result in confiscation.

➑️ This is a state law (HB 1481). Violations will result in consequences that become progressively more severe with each incident.

Β πŸ“ž In case of emergency, parents should call the front office and a message will be delivered to the student

πŸ“΅ Cell Phone Policy (English)
πŸ“΅ Cell Phone Policy (Spanish)

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πŸ†” 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.

πŸ”Ή Students must wear their school-issued ID badge around their neck at all times while on campus.
πŸ”Ή IDs must be in good condition β€” no stickers, writing, chewing, damage, or alterations.
πŸ”Ή Lost or damaged IDs must be replaced by the parent/guardian.
πŸ’» Pay online here: https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56855/

πŸ” 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:
πŸ“ž Parent phone call
πŸ’³ Required replacement purchase
πŸ“‹ Disciplinary action if repeated

Thank you for supporting student safety and accountability! 🐾

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✨ Advisory Period Update: IXL Expectation!

Advisory Weekly Schedule
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πŸ“˜ Other Important Student Resources

🐾 Student Code of Conduct (English)
🐾 Student Code of Conduct (Spanish)
🐾 Student Handbook (English)
🐾 Student Handbook (Spanish)
πŸ“… 2025-2026 Academic Calendar
🌐 EISD Parent Hub

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πŸ“† Upcoming Events

🚌 11/4 – Field Trip: Bass Hall, Fort Worth (Shed & Evans classes)
🍩 11/6 – Donuts with Dads: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
🧦 11/7 – PAWS Earned Sock Hop Dance: During school hours
πŸ“Έ 11/11 – Picture Re-Take Day
🧁 11/13 – Muffins with Moms: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
πŸ€ 11/13 – JH Basketball: 5:00 PM / 6:00 PM
πŸ€ 11/20 – JH Basketball: 5:00 PM / 6:00 PM
πŸ“˜ 12/3 – Faculty Meeting: 4:30 PM (Library)
🚌 12/3 – 6th Grade Spanish Class Field Trip: Bass Hall, Fort Worth
πŸ€ 12/4 – JH Basketball: 5:00 PM / 6:00 PM
πŸ€ 12/11 – JH Basketball: 5:00 PM / 6:00 PM
πŸ€ 12/15 – JH Basketball: 5:00 PM / 6:00 PM

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πŸ“ Stay Connected with Roy Johnson STEM Academy

🏫 Address:

Roy Johnson STEM Academy
8901 Oak Grove Road
Fort Worth, TX 76140

πŸ“ž Phone:

🐾 (817) 615-3670

🌐 Website:

πŸ”— stem.eisd.org

πŸ“˜ Facebook:

πŸ”— Roy Johnson STEM Academy on Facebook

🐦 X (formerly Twitter):

πŸ”— @johnStem_EISD

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