๐พ RJSA PAWSitive News ๐พ |
18th Edition โ Week of December 15, 2025 |
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๐๐พ Bulldog Family Weekly Update
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๐พ 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. โ๏ธ๐
๐ Fall Semester Exams ๐
Dec 17: 1๏ธโฃ2๏ธโฃ7๏ธโฃ8๏ธโฃ periods ๐
Dec 18: 3๏ธโฃ4๏ธโฃ periods ๐
Dec 19: 5๏ธโฃ6๏ธโฃ periods
โฐ Early Release Days: Dec 18 & Dec 19 at 12:45 PM ๐ก โ please plan accordingly.
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Schedule Reminder ๐ Monday, December 8th is a B Day.
๐ก Student Reminders: ๐ป Bring Chromebooks fully charged each day ๐ Wear student IDs at all times for safety ๐ No backpacks on exam days
๐งฅ With colder weather arriving, school doors open at 7:45 AM. Please avoid early drop-off and ensure students have jackets. โ๏ธ
Letโs make it a fantastic week, Bulldogs! ๐พ๐
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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๐ Fall Semester Exams/ Exรกmenes del Semestre de Otoรฑo ๐ |
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๐ Fall Semester Exams ๐
Roy Johnson STEM Academy will administer Fall Semester Exams beginning Wednesday, December 17th through Friday, December 19th.
๐ 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!
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๐ Exรกmenes del Semestre de Otoรฑo ๐
Roy Johnson STEM Academy administrarรก los Exรกmenes del Semestre de Otoรฑo desde el miรฉrcoles 17 de diciembre hasta el viernes 19 de diciembre.
๐ Recordatorio Importante para los Dรญas de Examen: Los estudiantes no podrรกn traer mochilas durante los dรญas de examen. Solo se permitirรกn Chromebooks completamente cargados.
Gracias por su apoyo para garantizar una semana de exรกmenes exitosa.
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Semester Exam Absences & Make-Up Exams
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Semester Exam Absences & Make-Up Exams
Any student who is absent for any semester exam administered between December 17thโ19th 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 studentโs first and last name and grade level.
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Ausencias y Exรกmenes Finales de Recuperaciรณn
Todo estudiante que estรฉ ausente durante cualquier examen semestral administrado del 17 al 19 de diciembre recibirรก un cero en el sistema de calificaciones el viernes 19 de diciembre.
Si un estudiante estรก ausente en un dรญa programado de exรกmenes semestrales, deberรก presentar sus Exรกmenes Finales del Semestre el lunes 5 de enero, que es un dรญa 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 รบnica oportunidad para presentar exรกmenes finales de recuperaciรณn serรก el lunes 5 de enero de 8:00 a. m. a 12:00 p. m. en Roy Johnson STEM Academy. Los exรกmenes que no se completen durante este horario permanecerรกn como cero en el sistema de calificaciones.
Si su estudiante necesitarรก asistir al Dรญa de Recuperaciรณn de Exรกmenes Finales, por favor comunรญquese con la escuela antes del 19 de diciembre. La oficina principal necesitarรก el nombre y apellido del estudiante y el nivel de grado.
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DECEMBER STEM FAMILY CHALLENGE
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Each day, students and families can complete a STEM activity together.
Follow the step-by-step instructions in each box. Most activities take 10โ20 minutes and use simple household materials. Work as a team, explore, and have fun! ๐
Cada dรญa, estudiantes y familias completan una actividad STEM juntos. Sigan los pasos dentro de cada recuadro. La mayorรญa toma 10โ20 minutos y usa materiales simples. ยกTrabajen en equipo, exploren y diviรฉrtanse! ๐
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๐งฅโ๏ธ Winter Coat Drive / Colecta de Abrigos de Invierno
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Students grow so quicklyโsometimes 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. ๐งฃ๐
ยกLos estudiantes crecen tan rรกpido! 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 donaciรณn puede ayudar a mantener a otro estudiante abrigado esta temporada. ๐งฃ๐
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๐พ PAWSitive Start ๐พ |
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These amazing students (and more) at Roy Johnson STEM Academy cashed in their Paws Passes for some delicious Arby's! ๐
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! ๐
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๐พ RJSA Behavior Matrix P.A.W.S.๐พ |
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๐ Spelling Bee Winners ๐ |
๐ Spelling Bee Winners ๐ ๐ฅ 2nd Place | ๐ฅ 1st Place | ๐ฅ 3rd Place (from left to right)
๐ Ganadores del Concurso de Ortografรญa ๐ ๐ฅ 2ยบ Lugar | ๐ฅ 1ยบ Lugar | ๐ฅ 3ยบ Lugar (de izquierda a derecha)
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๐ฌ RJSA Science Fair! ๐ |
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All Roy Johnson STEM Academy students in 6thโ8th grade will be taking part in our exciting Science Fair! ๐ง ๐ก๐ฌ
๐ข 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! โฐ๐
We canโt wait to see our STEM scholars explore, experiment, and showcase their amazing creativity and innovation! ๐๐ญ๐งชโจ
ยกTodos los estudiantes de la Roy Johnson STEM Academy en 6.ยบโ8.ยบ grado participarรกn en nuestra emocionante Feria de Ciencias! ๐ง ๐ก๐ฌ
๐ข Informaciรณn y pautas importantes fueron enviadas a casa en noviembre, para que las familias puedan comenzar a planificar y prepararse juntas. ยกAsegรบrense de que su estudiante estรฉ al dรญa con las Expectativas y Fechas Lรญmite de la Feria de Ciencias! โฐ๐
ยกEstamos muy emocionados de ver a nuestros estudiantes STEM explorar, experimentar y mostrar su increรญble creatividad e innovaciรณn! ๐๐ญ๐งชโจ
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๐ผ 6th Grade Spring Field Trip
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๐ข 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 ๐ https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56855/ (Select:ย 25-26 6th GRโSKATIUM FIELD TRIP)
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๐ผ 7th Grade Spring Field Trip |
๐ข 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 ๐ https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56855/ (Select: 25-26 7th GRโSKATIUM FIELD TRIP)
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๐๐พ School Reminders ๐พ๐
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A Day โ Monday, December 15, 2025
โฐ Doors Open & Breakfast: 7:45 AMย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ๐พ PAWSitive Start: 8:15 AM in Cafeย ๐ซ School Starts: 8:45 AM
๐ซ No drop-offs before 7:45 AM โ student safety is our top priority!
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๐ Clear backpacks only โ no tinted or mesh materials allowed |
๐ EISD Dress Code Reminders
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๐ง Drinks & Snacks Policy
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๐งด All drinks must be sealed and unopened when brought to school ๐ซ No open containers
๐ช Stanley-type cups must be empty (ice is allowed) ๐ Cups will be checked at morning entry ๐ Snacks must be in individual sealed bags and not for sharing ๐ซ No glass bottles on campus |
๐ฃ Special Note on Earbuds: Wireless earbuds are not allowed on campus.
๐พ 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
๐ต 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.
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๐ต EISD Cell Phone Policy (HB 1481)
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๐ต Cell phones must be turned OFF and kept in backpacks before entering the building.
๐ต Phones not turned off will be confiscated โ parents must pick them up. ๐ Phones must stay in backpacks all day.
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After 4:15 PM, phones may be used only while waiting for buses in the cafeteria or for parent pickup outside the building.
๐ต Using phones elsewhere during the day will result in confiscation.
โก๏ธ This is a state law (HB 1481). Violations will result in consequences that become progressively more severe with each incident.
ย ๐ In case of emergency, parents should call the front office and a message will be delivered to the student
๐ต Cell Phone Policy (English)
๐ต Cell Phone Policy (Spanish)
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๐ขSB12 Consent form ๐ |
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๐ Student ID Badge Reminder
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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.
๐น Students must wear their school-issued ID badge around their neck at all times while on campus. ๐น IDs must be in good condition โ no stickers, writing, chewing, damage, or alterations. ๐น Lost or damaged IDs must be replaced by the parent/guardian.
๐ป Pay online here: https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56855/
๐ Why IDs Matter: Theyโre a key part of our campus safety procedures and help staff quickly identify students.
โ ๏ธ Continued non-compliance may result in: ๐ Parent phone call ๐ณ Required replacement purchase ๐ Disciplinary action if repeated
Thank you for supporting student safety and accountability! ๐พ
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โจ Advisory Period Update: IXL Expectation!
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๐ Other Important Student Resources
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๐งฅ 12/8โ1/16/26 โ Winter Coat Drive (Drop off at the Front Office, Roy Johnson STEM Academy)
๐ผ 12/15 โ 6th & 7th Grade Spring Roller Skating Field Trip Deadline ๐ 12/15 โ JH Basketball Games @ 5:00 PM & 6:00 PM ๐ 12/17 โ Fall Semester Exams: 1st, 2nd, 7th & 8th Periods โฐ 12/18 โ Student Early Release @ 12:45 PM ๐ 12/18 โ Fall Semester Exams: 3rd & 4th Periods โฐ 12/19 โ Student Early Release @ 12:45 PM
๐ 12/19 โ Fall Semester Exams: 5th & 6th Periods โ๏ธ 12/22โ1/2 โ EISD Winter Break (Student/Staff Holiday) ๐งโ๐ซ 1/5 โ EISD Teacher Workday / Student Holiday ๐ 1/5 โ Fall Semester Exam Makeups @ Roy Johnson STEM Academy (8:00 AMโ12:00 PM) ๐ 1/6 โ EISD Staff Development / Student Holiday ๐ซ 1/7 โ School Day for Students & Staff |
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๐ Stay Connected with Roy Johnson STEM Academy
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Roy Johnson STEM Academy
8901 Oak Grove Road Fort Worth, TX 76140 |
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