STEM Academy

STEM Academy

 

๐Ÿพ RJSA PAWSitive News ๐Ÿพ

21st Edition โ€“ Week of January 19, 2026

 

๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿพ Bulldog Family Weekly Update

๐Ÿ’œ๐ŸพHappy New Week, Bulldog Family!

As we honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, please remember that there will be no school on Monday, January 19th. ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ We look forward to welcoming students back for a great week starting Tuesday, January 20th โ€” A Day! ๐Ÿ“šโœจ

As we return, here are a few friendly reminders to help keep everyone safe, focused, and ready to learn:
๐ŸŽ“ All students should wear their IDs
๐Ÿ‘• Students must follow the EISD dress code
๐Ÿ“ฑ Cell phones should be turned off and kept in clear backpacks
๐ŸŽง Wireless headphones should remain at home

Letโ€™s make it a positive and successful week, Bulldogs! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿพ

 

๐Ÿ’œ๐ŸพยกFeliz inicio de semana, Familia Bulldog!

Al conmemorar el Dรญa de Martin Luther King Jr. este lunes, les recordamos que no habrรก clases el lunes 19 de enero. ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ ยกEsperamos con gusto a nuestros estudiantes para una excelente semana a partir del martes 20 de enero โ€” Dรญa A! ๐Ÿ“šโœจ

Al regresar, aquรญ hay algunos recordatorios amistosos para mantener a todos seguros, enfocados y listos para aprender:
๐ŸŽ“ Todos los estudiantes deben usar su identificaciรณn
๐Ÿ‘• Los estudiantes deben cumplir con el cรณdigo de vestimenta de EISD
๐Ÿ“ฑ Los telรฉfonos celulares deben estar apagados y guardados en mochilas transparentes
๐ŸŽง Los audรญfonos inalรกmbricos deben permanecer en casa

ยกHagamos de esta una gran semana, Bulldogs! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿพ

 

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

 

โ˜•Visit with Valdez

โ˜•๐Ÿ“š Visit with Valdez
๐Ÿ“… Feb 4
๐Ÿ“ Roy Johnson STEM Academy Library
โฐ 10โ€“11 AM

Come have coffee โ˜• with Principal Valdez!
๐Ÿ”— Pre-Registration Link
๐Ÿšจ All guests must have a badge to enter the event.

โ˜• Visita con Valdez
๐Ÿ“… 4 de febrero
๐Ÿ“ Biblioteca de Roy Johnson STEM Academy
โฐ 10:00โ€“11:00 a. m.

ยกAcompรกรฑenos a tomar un cafรฉ โ˜• con la directora Valdez!
๐Ÿ”— Enlace de preinscripciรณn
๐Ÿšจ Todos los visitantes deben contar con un gafete para ingresar al evento.

 

๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽฌ PAWSitive Movie Day ๐Ÿฟ

Thursday, February 12th โ€“ During the School Day

Roy Johnson STEM Academy students exhibit PAWS school expectations by showing Pride, Accountable, Wise, and Safe. Students earn PAWS passes when they demonstrate these behaviors and turn them in daily to their 4th and 8th period teachers.

Students who meet the requirements are invited to attend PAWSitive Movie Day!
To attend, students must:
โœ”๏ธ Earn 25 PAWS passes
โœ”๏ธ Have no discipline consequences resulting in OSS, ISS, or DAEP from January 7th โ€“ February 12th
โœ”๏ธ Turn in a signed permission slip

๐ŸŽฅ Students will enjoy a movie and popcorn ๐Ÿฟ during the school day!


๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽฌ Dรญa de Pelรญcula PAWSitivo ๐Ÿฟ

Jueves, 12 de febrero โ€“ Durante el dรญa escolar

Los estudiantes de Roy Johnson STEM Academy demuestran las expectativas escolares PAWS al ser Orgullosos, Responsables, Sabios y Seguros. Los estudiantes ganan pases PAWS cuando muestran estos comportamientos y los entregan diariamente a sus maestros de 4.ยบ y 8.ยบ perรญodo.

ยกLos estudiantes que cumplan con los requisitos estรกn invitados al Dรญa de Pelรญcula PAWSitivo!
Para asistir, los estudiantes deben:
โœ”๏ธ Obtener 25 pases PAWS
โœ”๏ธ No tener consecuencias disciplinarias que resulten en OSS, ISS o DAEP del 7 de enero al 12 de febrero
โœ”๏ธ Entregar un permiso firmado

๐ŸŽฅ ยกLos estudiantes disfrutarรกn de una pelรญcula y palomitas de maรญz ๐Ÿฟ durante el dรญa escolar!

 

๐Ÿ“˜ Mavs Reading Challenge ๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ“–

๐Ÿ“˜ Mavs Reading Challenge ๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ“–

Students are invited to join the Mavs Reading Challenge!
โœ”๏ธ Read for 20 minutes a day (40 days total)
โœ”๏ธ Complete the reading log
๐ŸŽ‰ Students who complete the challenge can earn prizes from the Dallas Mavericks and Whataburger! ๐Ÿ”โญ๏ธ

๐Ÿ”— Access the site here: Link

Letโ€™s build strong reading habits and have fun doing it!


๐Ÿ“˜ Desafรญo de Lectura Mavs ๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ“–

ยกLos estudiantes estรกn invitados a participar en el Desafรญo de Lectura Mavs!
โœ”๏ธ Leer 20 minutos al dรญa (40 dรญas en total)
โœ”๏ธ Completar el registro de lectura
๐ŸŽ‰ ยกLos estudiantes que completen el desafรญo pueden ganar premios de los Dallas Mavericks y Whataburger! ๐Ÿ”โญ๏ธ

๐Ÿ”— Acceda al sitio aquรญ: enlace

ยกFomentemos el amor por la lectura mientras nos divertimos!

 

๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“š Area Spelling Bee โ€“ Spring 2026

We are proud to announce that two of our students will be competing in the Spring 2026 Area Spelling Bee! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ‘

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday, January 21, 2026
โฐ Spelling begins at 9:00 a.m.
๐Ÿ“ The Venue
510 SW Wilshire Blvd.
Burleson, TX 76028

Please join us in wishing our students the best of luck as they represent our school! ๐Ÿ€โญ๏ธ


๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“š Concurso Regional de Ortografรญa โ€“ Primavera 2026

ยกNos enorgullece anunciar que dos de nuestros estudiantes competirรกn en el Concurso Regional de Ortografรญa de Primavera 2026! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ‘

๐Ÿ“… Miรฉrcoles, 21 de enero de 2026
โฐ El concurso comienza a las 9:00 a.m.
๐Ÿ“ The Venue
510 SW Wilshire Blvd.
Burleson, TX 76028

ยกLes deseamos mucho รฉxito a nuestros estudiantes mientras representan a nuestra escuela! ๐Ÿ€โญ๏ธ

 

๐ŸŽ“ Everman High CTE Fair ๐Ÿš€

Jan 22 | 6:00โ€“7:30 PM | Auditorium

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸŽ“ Middle school students & parents โ€” explore CTE programs, ask questions, and plan your future! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ“š


๐ŸŽ“ Feria CTE en Everman High ๐Ÿš€

22 de enero | 6:00โ€“7:30 PM | Auditorio

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸŽ“ Estudiantes de secundaria y padres โ€” ยกexploren programas CTE, hagan preguntas y planifiquen su futuro! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ“š

 

๐Ÿ“– Holocaust Remembrance Week

January 26โ€“30, 2026 is designated as Holocaust Remembrance Week in Texas public schools.

This week honors the memory of those who suffered and reminds us to teach tolerance, understanding, and the importance of standing against hatred. ๐Ÿ’›


๐Ÿ“– Semana de Conmemoraciรณn del Holocausto

Del 26 al 30 de enero de 2026 se designa como la Semana de Conmemoraciรณn del Holocausto en las escuelas pรบblicas de Texas.

Esta semana honra la memoria de quienes sufrieron y nos recuerda enseรฑar la tolerancia, la comprensiรณn y la importancia de luchar contra el odio. ๐Ÿ’›

 

๐Ÿพ PAWSitive Start ๐Ÿพ

 

๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽฌ PAWSitive Passes Earned! โญ

Here are even more of our outstanding students (with many more to come!) at Roy Johnson STEM Academy redeeming their PAWS Passes for PAWSitive Movie Day on February 12th! ๐ŸŽฌ๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿ‘

๐Ÿ“Œ Parents: Please remember to sign and return permission slips so students may attend the movie day event.

We are incredibly proud of our students for consistently demonstrating P โ€“ Pride, A โ€“ Accountable, W โ€“ Wise, and being Safe throughout our campus.

Keep shining, Bulldogs! ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿถโœจ


๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽฌ ยกPases PAWSitivos Ganados! โญ

ยกAquรญ vemos a mรกs de nuestros increรญbles estudiantes (ยกy pronto habrรก muchos mรกs!) de Roy Johnson STEM Academy canjeando sus PAWS Passes para el Dรญa de Pelรญcula PAWSitiva el 12 de febrero! ๐ŸŽฌ๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿ‘

๐Ÿ“Œ Padres: Por favor recuerden firmar y devolver los permisos para que los estudiantes puedan asistir al evento del dรญa de pelรญcula.

Estamos muy orgullosos de nuestros estudiantes por demostrar constantemente P โ€“ Orgullo, A โ€“ Responsables, W โ€“ Sabios y estar Seguros en toda nuestra escuela.

ยกSigan asรญ, Bulldogs! ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿถโœจ

 

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

 

๐Ÿ”ฌ RJSA Science Fair! ๐Ÿš€

All Roy Johnson STEM Academy students in 6thโ€“8th grade will be taking part in our exciting Science Fair! ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ”ฌ

๐Ÿ“ข 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! โฐ๐Ÿ“š

We canโ€™t wait to see our STEM scholars explore, experiment, and showcase their amazing creativity and innovation! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ”ญ๐Ÿงชโœจ

ยกTodos los estudiantes de la Roy Johnson STEM Academy en 6.ยบโ€“8.ยบ grado participarรกn en nuestra emocionante Feria de Ciencias! ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ”ฌ

๐Ÿ“ข 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! โฐ๐Ÿ“š

ยกEstamos muy emocionados de ver a nuestros estudiantes STEM explorar, experimentar y mostrar su increรญble creatividad e innovaciรณn! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ”ญ๐Ÿงชโœจ

 
 

๐Ÿงช๐Ÿ”ฌ Science Fair Work Session!

๐Ÿงช๐Ÿ”ฌ Science Fair Work Session!

๐Ÿ“… March 10, 2026

โฐ 5:30โ€“6:30 PM

๐Ÿ“ Cafeteria

Bring: Chromebook, flash drive, tri-fold board โœ‚๏ธ๐Ÿ“Š

โœ… Projects completed

๐Ÿ“ Sign up via Google Form with teachers

Science Dept ready to help! ๐Ÿš€

๐Ÿงช๐Ÿ”ฌ Sesiรณn de Trabajo de la Feria de Ciencias

๐Ÿ“… 10 de marzo de 2026

โฐ 5:30โ€“6:30 p. m.

๐Ÿ“ Cafeterรญa

๐ŸŽ’ Traer: Chromebook, memoria USB, tablero trรญptico โœ‚๏ธ๐Ÿ“Š

โœ… Proyectos completados
๐Ÿ“ Inscripciรณn a travรฉs del formulario de Google con los maestros

ยกEl Departamento de Ciencias estรก listo para apoyar! ๐Ÿš€

 

๐Ÿงช๐Ÿ“ Math & Science Night โ€“ The STEM Extravaganza!

๐Ÿงช๐Ÿ“ Join us for Math & Science Night โ€“ The STEM Extravaganza!
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ๐Ÿ•  March 31 | 5:30โ€“7:00 PM
๐Ÿ” Tour Science Fair Projects
๐ŸŽ‰ Celebrate our Science Fair Winners!
โœจ Itโ€™s going to be an amazing night!

๐Ÿงช๐Ÿ“ ยกAcompรกรฑenos a la Noche de Matemรกticas y Ciencias โ€“ La Extravaganza STEM!
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ๐Ÿ•  31 de marzo | 5:30โ€“7:00 p. m.
๐Ÿ” Recorra los proyectos de la Feria de Ciencias
๐ŸŽ‰ ยกCelebremos a nuestros ganadores de la Feria de Ciencias!
โœจ ยกSerรก una noche increรญble!

 

๐Ÿ“… Spring 2025 STAAR Testing Assessments

๐Ÿ“… Spring 2025 STAAR Testing Assessments โ€“ Important Dates for Parents

Please mark your calendars with the upcoming STAAR testing dates. Itโ€™s important that students arrive on time and bring fully charged Chromebooks on their testing days. ๐Ÿ”‹๐Ÿ’ป

๐Ÿ“– April 7, 2026 โ€“ RLA (Reading Language Arts) โ€“ Grades 3โ€“8

๐Ÿ”ฌ April 14, 2026 โ€“ Science โ€“ Grades 5 & 8

๐ŸŒ April 16, 2026 โ€“ Social Studies โ€“ Grade 8

โž— April 21, 2026 โ€“ Math โ€“ Grades 3โ€“8 & Algebra

Important Reminders:
๐Ÿšซ The building will be closed to outside visitors on testing days.
๐ŸŒ™ Encourage your student to get plenty of rest the night before.
๐ŸŽ A healthy breakfast is key for a great testing day!

Thank you for helping us support our studentsโ€™ success! ๐ŸŽ‰

 

๐Ÿ“… Evaluaciones STAAR โ€“ Primavera 2025 | Fechas Importantes para Padres

Por favor marque estas fechas en su calendario para las prรณximas evaluaciones STAAR. Es importante que los estudiantes lleguen a tiempo y traigan sus Chromebooks completamente cargadas el dรญa de su examen. ๐Ÿ”‹๐Ÿ’ป

๐Ÿ“– 7 de abril de 2026 โ€“ RLA (Lectura y Lenguaje) โ€“ Grados 3โ€“8
๐Ÿ”ฌ 14 de abril de 2026 โ€“ Ciencias โ€“ Grados 5 y 8
๐ŸŒ 16 de abril de 2026 โ€“ Estudios Sociales โ€“ Grado 8
โž— 21 de abril de 2026 โ€“ Matemรกticas โ€“ Grados 3โ€“8 y รlgebra

๐Ÿ“Œ Recordatorios Importantes:

๐Ÿšซ El edificio estarรก cerrado a visitantes externos durante los dรญas de evaluaciรณn.
๐ŸŒ™ Anime a su estudiante a descansar bien la noche anterior.
๐ŸŽ ยกUn desayuno saludable es clave para tener un excelente dรญa de examen!

ยกGracias por ayudarnos a apoyar el รฉxito de nuestros estudiantes! ๐ŸŽ‰

 

๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿพ School Reminders ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’œ

๐Ÿ“… A Day โ€“ Tuesday, January 20, 2026
โฐ Doors Open & Breakfast: 7:45 AM                    ๐Ÿพ PAWSitive Start: 8:15 AM in Cafe 
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

 

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)

 

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.

 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)

 

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

 

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

 

โœจ Advisory Period Update: IXL Expectation!

Advisory Weekly Schedule
 

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

 

๐Ÿ“† Upcoming Events

๐Ÿ›๏ธ 1/1โ€“31 School Board Appreciation Month
๐Ÿ’Œ 1/1โ€“31 Thank You Month

๐Ÿ›๏ธ 1/19 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (Staff & Students)
๐Ÿ‘– 1/20 Bulldog Mindset Day โ€” Wear ALL IN shirt and jeans ๐Ÿ’›
๐Ÿ€ 1/22 Basketball Game โ€” 5 & 6 PM
๐ŸŽ“ 1/22 CTE Fair โ€” Everman HS Auditorium, 6โ€“7:30 PM
๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ 1/26โ€“30 Holocaust Remembrance Week
๐Ÿ€ 1/29 Basketball Game โ€” 5 & 6 PM

๐ŸŒŽ 2/2 Groundhog Day
๐Ÿ“š 2/2โ€“6 National School Counseling Week
๐Ÿ“ธ 2/3 8th Grade Panoramic Pictures
โ˜• 2/4 Visit with Valdez โ€” 10โ€“11 AM, Library
๐Ÿ€ 2/5 Basketball Game โ€” 5 & 6 PM
๐Ÿ€ 2/9 Basketball Game โ€” 5 & 6 PM
๐ŸŽฌ 2/12 PAWSitive Movie Day
๐Ÿซ 2/13 Staff Development / Student Holiday
๐Ÿ’Œ 2/14 Valentineโ€™s Day
๐Ÿ‘ฎ 2/15 National School Resource Officers Appreciation Day
๐Ÿ’› 2/16 Presidentโ€™s Day Holiday (Staff & Students)
๐ŸŒŸ 2/17 Random Acts of Kindness Day
๐Ÿ—๏ธ 2/22โ€“28 National Engineers Week
๐Ÿ’ป 2/26 Digital Learning Day

๐ŸŽถ 3/1โ€“31 Music in Our Schools Month
๐Ÿ“– 3/1โ€“31 National Reading Month
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽ“ 3/1โ€“31 Womenโ€™s History Month
๐Ÿฅฃ 3/2โ€“6 National School Breakfast Week
๐Ÿ“š 3/2 Read Across America Day
๐Ÿ”ฌ 3/10 Science Fair Work Session โ€” 5:30โ€“6:30 PM, Cafeteria
๐ŸŒด 3/16โ€“20 Spring Break
๐Ÿงช๐Ÿ“ 3/31 Math & Science Night โ€” 5:30โ€“7:00 PM

 

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