🐾 Dear Bulldog Families,

As we enter the final week before our winter holiday break, we want to make sure you have all the info you need to stay prepared as we wrap up the semester together. ❄️🎉

📘 Fall Semester Exams
📅 Dec 17: 1️⃣2️⃣7️⃣8️⃣ periods
📅 Dec 18: 3️⃣4️⃣ periods
📅 Dec 19: 5️⃣6️⃣ periods

⏰ Early Release Days: Dec 18 & Dec 19 at 12:45 PM 🏡 – please plan accordingly.

📅 Schedule Reminder
📌 Monday, December 8th is a B Day.

💡 Student Reminders:
💻 Bring Chromebooks fully charged each day
🆔 Wear student IDs at all times for safety
🎒 No backpacks on exam days
🧥 With colder weather arriving, school doors open at 7:45 AM. Please avoid early drop-off and ensure students have jackets. ❄️

Let’s make it a fantastic week, Bulldogs! 🐾💜

— RJSA Leadership Team

📘 Fall Semester Exams 📝

Roy Johnson STEM Academy will administer Fall Semester Exams beginning Wednesday, December 17th through Friday, December 19th.

🎒 Important Exam Day Reminder:
Students may not bring backpacks on exam days. Only fully charged Chromebooks are allowed.

Thank you for helping ensure a smooth and successful exam week!

📘 Exámenes del Semestre de Otoño 📝

Roy Johnson STEM Academy administrará los Exámenes del Semestre de Otoño desde el miércoles 17 de diciembre hasta el viernes 19 de diciembre.

🎒 Recordatorio Importante para los Días de Examen:
Los estudiantes no podrán traer mochilas durante los días de examen. Solo se permitirán Chromebooks completamente cargados.

Gracias por su apoyo para garantizar una semana de exámenes exitosa.

📅 Semester Exam Absences & Make-Up Exams

Any student who is absent for any semester exam administered between December 17th–19th will receive a zero in the gradebook on Friday, December 19th.

If a student is absent on a scheduled semester exam day, they are required to complete their Semester Final Exams on Monday, January 5th, which is a teacher workday, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Roy Johnson STEM Academy.

Please note: The only opportunity to make up semester exams will be on Monday, January 5th from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Roy Johnson STEM Academy. Exams not completed during this time will remain a zero in the gradebook.

If your student will need to attend the Semester Final Exam Make-Up Day, please contact the school by December 19th. The Front Office will need the student’s first and last name and grade level.

📅 Ausencias y Exámenes Finales de Recuperación

Todo estudiante que esté ausente durante cualquier examen semestral administrado del 17 al 19 de diciembre recibirá un cero en el sistema de calificaciones el viernes 19 de diciembre.

Si un estudiante está ausente en un día programado de exámenes semestrales, deberá presentar sus Exámenes Finales del Semestre el lunes 5 de enero, que es un día laboral para maestros, de 8:00 a. m. a 12:00 p. m. en Roy Johnson STEM Academy.

Favor de tomar en cuenta que la única oportunidad para presentar exámenes finales de recuperación será el lunes 5 de enero de 8:00 a. m. a 12:00 p. m. en Roy Johnson STEM Academy. Los exámenes que no se completen durante este horario permanecerán como cero en el sistema de calificaciones.

Si su estudiante necesitará asistir al Día de Recuperación de Exámenes Finales, por favor comuníquese con la escuela antes del 19 de diciembre. La oficina principal necesitará el nombre y apellido del estudiante y el nivel de grado.

Each day, students and families can complete a STEM activity together.
Follow the step-by-step instructions in each box. Most activities take 10–20 minutes and use simple household materials.
Work as a team, explore, and have fun! 🌟

Cada día, estudiantes y familias completan una actividad STEM juntos.
Sigan los pasos dentro de cada recuadro. La mayoría toma 10–20 minutos y usa materiales simples.
¡Trabajen en equipo, exploren y diviértanse! 🌟

Students grow so quickly—sometimes they outgrow a coat before they even have a chance to wear it! If you have any new or gently used coats, please consider donating them to our Winter Coat Drive. Your donation can help keep another student warm this season. 🧣💜

¡Los estudiantes crecen tan rápido! A veces dejan de usar un abrigo antes de tener la oportunidad de estrenarlo. Si tiene abrigos nuevos o en buen estado, considere donarlos a nuestra Colecta de Abrigos de Invierno. Su donación puede ayudar a mantener a otro estudiante abrigado esta temporada. 🧣💜

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

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! 💛

🐝 Spelling Bee Winners 🏆
🥈 2nd Place | 🥇 1st Place | 🥉 3rd Place
(from left to right)

🐝 Ganadores del Concurso de Ortografía 🏆
🥈 2º Lugar | 🥇 1º Lugar | 🥉 3º Lugar
(de izquierda a derecha)

All Roy Johnson STEM Academy students in 6th–8th grade will be taking part in our exciting Science Fair! 🧠💡🔬

📢 Important details and guidelines were sent home in November, so families can start planning and preparing together. Please make sure your scholar is staying up to date with their Science Fair Expectations and Deadlines! ⏰📚

We can’t wait to see our STEM scholars explore, experiment, and showcase their amazing creativity and innovation! 🌟🔭🧪✨

¡Todos los estudiantes de la Roy Johnson STEM Academy en 6.º–8.º grado participarán en nuestra emocionante Feria de Ciencias! 🧠💡🔬

📢 Información y pautas importantes fueron enviadas a casa en noviembre, para que las familias puedan comenzar a planificar y prepararse juntas. ¡Asegúrense de que su estudiante esté al día con las Expectativas y Fechas Límite de la Feria de Ciencias! ⏰📚

¡Estamos muy emocionados de ver a nuestros estudiantes STEM explorar, experimentar y mostrar su increíble creatividad e innovación! 🌟🔭🧪✨

📢 6th Grade Parents: Reminder! Our Spring field trip is coming up! Please return permission slips early & make the $15 payment online by 12/15/25 — no cash accepted. Thank you for your support! 

Pay here 👉 https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56855/
(Select: 25-26 6th GR–SKATIUM FIELD TRIP)

📢 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 — no cash accepted. Thank you for your support! 

Pay here 👉 https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56855/
(Select: 25-26 7th GR–SKATIUM FIELD TRIP)

📅 A Day – Monday, December 15, 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 — student safety is our top priority!

🎒 Clear backpacks only — no tinted or mesh materials allowed

📌 All students must follow the Everman ISD Dress Code Policy

🔗 EISD Dress Code (English)
🔗 EISD Dress Code (Spanish)

🧴 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.

📵 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)

📢 Parents/Guardians: Please complete the SB12 form 📝 — required by new state law 🏛️ for every student! Many have already done so—thank you 🙌

Please fill it out ASAP ✅

🔗https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMja7lukdAEJTBtifVSqDp0-991uiUd_sKHsMwgq8K8QHEBg/viewform

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! 🐾

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

🧥 12/8–1/16/26 – Winter Coat Drive (Drop off at the Front Office, Roy Johnson STEM Academy)
🛼 12/15 – 6th & 7th Grade Spring Roller Skating Field Trip Deadline
🏀 12/15 – JH Basketball Games @ 5:00 PM & 6:00 PM
📘 12/17 – Fall Semester Exams: 1st, 2nd, 7th & 8th Periods
⏰ 12/18 – Student Early Release @ 12:45 PM
📘 12/18 – Fall Semester Exams: 3rd & 4th Periods
⏰ 12/19 – Student Early Release @ 12:45 PM
📘 12/19 – Fall Semester Exams: 5th & 6th Periods
❄️ 12/22–1/2 – EISD Winter Break (Student/Staff Holiday)
🧑‍🏫 1/5 – EISD Teacher Workday / Student Holiday
📝 1/5 – Fall Semester Exam Makeups @ Roy Johnson STEM Academy (8:00 AM–12:00 PM)
📘 1/6 – EISD Staff Development / Student Holiday
🏫 1/7 – School Day for Students & Staff

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

🐾 (817) 615-3670

🔗 stem.eisd.org

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🔗 @johnStem_EISD