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STEM Academy

STEM Academy

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๐Ÿพ RJSA PAWSitive News ๐Ÿพ

15th Edition โ€“ Week of November 17, 2025

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๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿพ Bulldog Family Weekly Update

๐Ÿพ Dear Bulldog Families,

A big thank you to all of our families! We want you to know how grateful we are for each one of our Bulldog families and students.

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

The entire Roy Johnson STEM Academy staff is committed to making every studentโ€™s experience at our school wonderful. ๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿ“… Reminder: Monday, November 17th is a B Day.

Please remind students to:
๐Ÿ’ป Bring Chromebooks charged daily
๐Ÿ†” Wear their IDs to ensure school safety
๐Ÿฅซ Bring cans for our Canned Food Drive โ€” letโ€™s give back to our community!

๐Ÿฆƒ Thanksgiving Break: November 24th โ€“ 28th
We hope students and families get to spend quality time together and recharge during the week off.

Letโ€™s make it a great week, Bulldogs! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’œ

โ€” RJSA Leadership Team

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

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๐Ÿฅซ Canned Food Drive Advisory Competition! ๐Ÿ†

Itโ€™s time to give back, Bulldogs! ๐Ÿ’™ From November 3rd โ€“ November 20th, weโ€™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! ๐Ÿช๐ŸŽ‰

Letโ€™s come together to support our community โ€” every can makes a difference! ๐Ÿ™Œ
Bring your cans to your advisory teacher during the competition window. Letโ€™s show our Pride, Accountable, Wise, and Safety while helping others! ๐Ÿพโค๏ธ

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๐Ÿ“š Celebrate American Education Week โ€“ November 17, 2025!ย 

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๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿ Thanksgiving Gratitude Turkey Craftย 

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๐Ÿ’Ž G.E.M.S. โ€“ Girls Exceeding and Modeling Success

G.E.M.S. etiquette lesson at Roy Johnson STEM Academy was a success! ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’›

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๐Ÿพ PAWSitive Start ๐Ÿพ

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๐Ÿพ PAWSitive Passes

These amazing students (and more) at Roy Johnson STEM Academy cashed in their Paws Passes for some delicious Arby's! ๐Ÿ—

We are so proud of these students for consistently showing P โ€“ Pride, A โ€“ Accountability, W โ€“ Wise choices, and being Safe throughout our school community. Keep up the great work, Bulldogs! ๐Ÿ’›

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๐Ÿพ RJSA Behavior Matrix P.A.W.S.๐Ÿพ

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๐Ÿ”ฌ RJSA Science Fair Coming Soon! ๐Ÿš€

All Roy Johnson STEM Academy students in 6thโ€“8th grade will be taking part in our exciting Science Fair! ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’ก

๐Ÿ“ข 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 canโ€™t wait to see our STEM scholars explore, experiment, and showcase their amazing creativity and innovation! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ”ญ

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๐ŸŽ“ 8th Grade Future Night โ€“ December 3, 2025ย 

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๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ›๏ธ Everman Holiday Market

๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ›๏ธ Everman Holiday Market & Christmas Tree Lighting โ€“ Saturday, December 6, 2025
Join the community at Evermanโ€™s Holiday Market for festive shopping, holiday treats, and fun for the whole family! Stick around for the Christmas tree lighting and enjoy a magical evening filled with holiday cheer.

Location: 213โ€ฏNโ€ฏRaceโ€ฏSt., Everman, TX 76140
๐Ÿ†“ Free event for all!

๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ›๏ธ Mercado Navideรฑo y Encendido del รrbol de Navidad de Everman โ€“ Sรกbado, 6 de diciembre de 2025
ยกรšnase a la comunidad en el Mercado Navideรฑo de Everman para disfrutar de compras festivas, dulces navideรฑos y diversiรณn para toda la familia! Quรฉdese para el encendido del รกrbol de Navidad y disfrute de una noche mรกgica llena de alegrรญa navideรฑa.

Ubicaciรณn: 213โ€ฏNโ€ฏRaceโ€ฏSt., Everman, TX 76140
๐Ÿ†“ ยกEvento gratuito para todos!

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๐Ÿ›ผ 6th Grade Spring Field Trip

๐Ÿ“ข 6th Grade Parents: Reminder! Our Spring field trip is coming up! Please return permission slips early & make the $15 payment online by 12/15/25ย โ€” no cash accepted. Thank you for your support!ย 

Pay here ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56855/
(Select:ย 25-26 6th GRโ€“SKATIUM FIELD TRIP)

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๐Ÿ›ผ 7th Grade Spring Field Trip

๐Ÿ“ข 7th Grade Parents: Reminder! Our Spring field trip is coming up! Please return permission slips early & make the $15 payment online by 12/15/25 โ€” no cash accepted. Thank you for your support!ย 

Pay here ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56855/
(Select: 25-26 7th GRโ€“SKATIUM FIELD TRIP)

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๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿพ School Reminders ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’œ

๐Ÿ“… B Day โ€“ Monday, November 17, 2025
โฐ Doors Open & Breakfast: 7:45 AMย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ๐Ÿพ PAWSitive Start: 8:15 AM in Cafeย 
๐Ÿซ School Starts: 8:45 AM

๐Ÿšซ No drop-offs before 7:45 AM โ€” student safety is our top priority!

๐ŸŽ’ Backpack Guidelines

๐ŸŽ’ Clear backpacks only โ€” no tinted or mesh materials allowed

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๐Ÿ‘Ÿ EISD Dress Code Reminders

๐Ÿ“Œ All students must follow the Everman ISD Dress Code Policy

๐Ÿ”— EISD Dress Code (English)
๐Ÿ”— EISD Dress Code (Spanish)

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๐Ÿ’ง Drinks & Snacks Policy

๐Ÿงด All drinks must be sealed and unopened when brought to school
๐Ÿšซ No open containers
๐Ÿช„ Stanley-type cups must be empty (ice is allowed)
๐Ÿ‘€ Cups will be checked at morning entry
๐Ÿ‘‰ Snacks must be in individual sealed bags and not for sharing
๐Ÿšซ No glass bottles on campus

๐ŸŸฃ Special Note on Earbuds:
Wireless earbuds are not allowed on campus.

๐Ÿพ 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

๐Ÿ“ต 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.

๐Ÿ“ต EISD Cell Phone Policy (HB 1481)

๐Ÿ“ต Cell phones must be turned OFF and kept in backpacks before entering the building.
๐Ÿ“ต Phones not turned off will be confiscated โ€” parents must pick them up.
๐ŸŽ’ Phones must stay in backpacks all day.

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

๐Ÿ“ต Using phones elsewhere during the day will result in confiscation.

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

ย ๐Ÿ“ž In case of emergency, parents should call the front office and a message will be delivered to the student

๐Ÿ“ต Cell Phone Policy (English)
๐Ÿ“ต Cell Phone Policy (Spanish)

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๐Ÿ“ขSB12 Consent form ๐Ÿ“

๐Ÿ“ข Parents/Guardians: Please complete the SB12 form ๐Ÿ“ โ€” required by new state law ๐Ÿ›๏ธ for every student! Many have already done soโ€”thank you ๐Ÿ™Œ

Please fill it out ASAP โœ…

๐Ÿ”—https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMja7lukdAEJTBtifVSqDp0-991uiUd_sKHsMwgq8K8QHEBg/viewform

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๐Ÿ†” 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.

๐Ÿ”น Students must wear their school-issued ID badge around their neck at all times while on campus.
๐Ÿ”น IDs must be in good condition โ€” no stickers, writing, chewing, damage, or alterations.
๐Ÿ”น Lost or damaged IDs must be replaced by the parent/guardian.
๐Ÿ’ป Pay online here: https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56855/

๐Ÿ” Why IDs Matter:
Theyโ€™re a key part of our campus safety procedures and help staff quickly identify students.

โš ๏ธ Continued non-compliance may result in:
๐Ÿ“ž Parent phone call
๐Ÿ’ณ Required replacement purchase
๐Ÿ“‹ Disciplinary action if repeated

Thank you for supporting student safety and accountability! ๐Ÿพ

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โœจ Advisory Period Update: IXL Expectation!

Advisory Weekly Schedule
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๐Ÿ“˜ Other Important Student Resources

๐Ÿพ Student Code of Conduct (English)
๐Ÿพ Student Code of Conduct (Spanish)
๐Ÿพ Student Handbook (English)
๐Ÿพ Student Handbook (Spanish)
๐Ÿ“… 2025-2026 Academic Calendar
๐ŸŒ EISD Parent Hub

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๐Ÿ“† Upcoming Events

๐Ÿ‘– 11/17 โ€“ Mindset Monday: Wear EISD ALLIN T-shirt and Jeans
๐Ÿฅซ 11/17โ€“11/20 โ€“ Canned Food Drive Advisory Competition
๐Ÿ€ 11/20 โ€“ JH Basketball: 5:00 PM / 6:00 PM
๐Ÿฆƒ 11/24โ€“11/28 โ€“ EISD Thanksgiving Break โ€“ Student/Staff Holiday
๐ŸšŒ 12/3 โ€“ 6th Grade Spanish Class Field Trip: Bass Hall, Fort Worth
๐ŸŽ“ 12/3 โ€“ 8th Grade Future Night: 5:00 PM โ€“ 7:00 PM at Joe C. Bean HS
๐Ÿ€ 12/4 โ€“ JH Basketball: 5:00 PM / 6:00 PM
๐Ÿ€ 12/11 โ€“ JH Basketball: 5:00 PM / 6:00 PM
๐Ÿ›ผ 12/15 โ€“ 6th & 7th Grade Spring Roller Skating Field Trip Deadline
๐Ÿ€ 12/15 โ€“ JH Basketball: 5:00 PM / 6:00 PM
โ„๏ธ 12/22 โ€“ 1/2 โ€“ EISD Winter Break โ€“ Student/Staff Holiday
๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿซ 1/5 โ€“ EISD Teacher Workday / Student Holiday
๐Ÿ“˜ 1/6 โ€“ EISD Staff Development / Student Holiday
๐Ÿซ 1/7 โ€“ School Day for Students/Staff

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๐Ÿ“ Stay Connected with Roy Johnson STEM Academy

๐Ÿซ Address:

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

๐Ÿ“ž Phone:

๐Ÿพ (817) 615-3670

๐ŸŒ Website:

๐Ÿ”— stem.eisd.org

๐Ÿ“˜ Facebook:

๐Ÿ”— Roy Johnson STEM Academy on Facebook

๐Ÿฆ X (formerly Twitter):

๐Ÿ”— @johnStem_EISD

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