STEM Academy

STEM Academy

 

๐Ÿพ RJSA PAWSitive News ๐Ÿพ

27th Edition โ€“ Week of March 2, 2026

 

๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿพ Bulldog Family Weekly Update

๐Ÿ“… Monday, March 2nd โ€“ B Day

We encourage students to join the fun by participating in the dress-up days for Read Across America Week and take part in the Breakfast Quest at Roy Johnson STEM Academy. ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿฅฃ

We also invite parents to attend Visit with Valdez โ˜• on March 5th from 10:00 AM โ€“ 11:00 AM in the RJSA Library to meet our principal and learn more about our school! ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿพ

Here are a few friendly reminders to help everyone stay safe, focused, and ready to learn:
๐ŸŽ“ Wear your student ID daily
๐Ÿ‘• Follow the dress code
๐Ÿ“ฑ Turn off cell phones and keep them in clear backpacks
๐Ÿ’ป Bring a fully charged Chromebook
๐ŸŽง Wireless headphones should remain at home

We are excited about the focused instruction and continued growth happening at our school. Thank you for your partnership and support! ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿพ

 

๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿพ ยกActualizaciรณn para la Familia Bulldog! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’œ

๐Ÿ“… Lunes, 2 de marzo โ€“ Dรญa B

Invitamos a los estudiantes a divertirse participando en los dรญas de disfraces de la Semana de Leer en Todo Estados Unidos y en la Breakfast Quest en Roy Johnson STEM Academy. ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿฅฃ

Tambiรฉn invitamos a los padres a asistir al Cafรฉ con el Director Valdez โ˜• el 5 de marzo de 10:00 AM โ€“ 11:00 AM en la Biblioteca de RJSA para conocer a nuestra directora y aprender mรกs sobre nuestra escuela. ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿพ

Algunos recordatorios amistosos para ayudar a todos a mantenerse seguros, concentrados y listos para aprender:
๐ŸŽ“ Usa tu identificaciรณn de estudiante todos los dรญas
๐Ÿ‘• Sigue el cรณdigo de vestimenta
๐Ÿ“ฑ Apaga los celulares y guรกrdalos en mochilas transparentes
๐Ÿ’ป Trae tu Chromebook completamente cargado
๐ŸŽง Los audรญfonos inalรกmbricos deben permanecer en casa

ยกEstamos emocionados por la instrucciรณn enfocada y el continuo crecimiento de nuestros estudiantes! Gracias por su apoyo y colaboraciรณn. ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿพ

 

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

 

๐Ÿ“–Read Across America Week: 3/2โ€“3/6

 

๐ŸŽ National School Breakfast Week: 3/2โ€“3/6

 

โ˜•Visit with Valdez: 3/5

Visit with Valdez โ˜•

Join us at Roy Johnson STEM Academy to meet with Principal Valdez!

Thursday, March 5th
โฐ 10:00 AM โ€“ 11:00 AM
๐Ÿ”— Pre-register using the link - https://vkda.co/x/q8FkryUPaIpyxefJ

๐Ÿ“Œ All guests must check in at the front office and receive a badge to enter the building.

We look forward to seeing you there! ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿพ

โ˜• Cafรฉ con la Directora Valdez

ยกAcompรกรฑenos en Roy Johnson STEM Academy para reunirse con la Directora Valdez!

๐Ÿ“… Jueves, 5 de marzo
โฐ 10:00 AM โ€“ 11:00 AM
๐Ÿ”— Regรญstrese con anticipaciรณn usando el enlace: https://vkda.co/x/q8FkryUPaIpyxefJ

๐Ÿ“Œ Todos los visitantes deben registrarse en la oficina principal y recibir un gafete antes de entrar al edificio.

ยกEsperamos verlos allรญ! ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿพ

 

๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™‚๏ธThank You, SRO Dabbs! ๐Ÿ’™

A special thank you to SRO Dabbs from Everman PD ๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’™ for donating our school U.S. and Texas flags, proudly displayed at the front of our campus and in the cafeteria during our morning PAWSitive Starts.

As a veteran ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ, he proudly served our country and now helps keep our students and staff safe each day. We appreciate his dedication and support! ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿพ

ยกGracias, Oficial Dabbs!

Un agradecimiento especial al Oficial Escolar Dabbs del Everman PD ๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’™ por donar nuestras banderas de los Estados Unidos y de Texas, que se exhiben con orgullo al frente de la escuela y en la cafeterรญa durante nuestros PAWSitive Starts por la maรฑana.

Como veterano ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ, sirviรณ a nuestro paรญs y ahora ayuda a mantener seguros a nuestros estudiantes y personal todos los dรญas. ยกAgradecemos su dedicaciรณn y apoyo! ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿพ

 

๐Ÿพ PAWSitive Start ๐Ÿพ

 

๐Ÿพ PAWSitive Passes ๐Ÿพ

Students continue to earn and turn in PAWS passes at Roy Johnson STEM Academy, redeeming their PAWS Passes for treats and food certificates! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ

๐Ÿ“Œ Students turn these passes in daily to their 4th and 8th period teachers.

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’›โœจ


๐Ÿพ Pases PAWSitivos ๐Ÿพ

Los estudiantes continรบan ganando y entregando pases PAWS en Roy Johnson STEM Academy, ยกcanjeรกndolos por premios y certificados de comida! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ

๐Ÿ“Œ Los estudiantes entregan estos pases diariamente a sus maestros de 4ยบ y 8ยบ perรญodo.

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’›โœจ

 

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

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

 
 

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“ Students must sign up by Feb 27 ๐Ÿ—“๏ธโœ…
Use this link to reserve your spot: Work Session Link ๐Ÿ’ป

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“ Los estudiantes deben inscribirse antes del 27 de febrero ๐Ÿ—“๏ธโœ…
Usen este enlace para reservar su lugar: Enlace de la sesiรณn de trabajo ๐Ÿ’ป

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

 

๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŒŽ Literacy & Social Studies Night

 

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“… B Day โ€“ Monday, March 2, 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†” 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

 

๐Ÿ“† Upcoming Events

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€“3/6 โ€“ National School Breakfast Week
๐Ÿ“š 3/2 โ€“ Read Across America Day
โ˜• 3/5 โ€“ Visit with Valdez, RJSA Library, 10:00 AM โ€“ 11:00 AM

๐Ÿ”ฌ 3/10 Science Fair Work Session โ€” 5:30โ€“6:30 PM

๐ŸŒด 3/16โ€“20 Spring Break

๐Ÿ“š 3/23โ€“3/26 Spring Book Fair
๐Ÿ‘– 3/23 Mindset Monday โ€” Wear ALL IN Shirt & Jeans
๐ŸŽ“ 3/25 Literacy Night & Social Studies Night โ€” 6:00โ€“7:00 PM

๐Ÿงช๐Ÿ“ 3/31 Math & Science Night โ€” 5:30โ€“7:00 PM

๐Ÿ’› 4/30 Everman Lions Club Talent Show

 

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