STEM Academy

🐾 RJSA PAWSitive News 🐾

7th Edition – Week of September 22, 2025

πŸ’œπŸΎ Bulldog Family Weekly Update

We’d like to extend a big thank you to all the parents and community partners who came out to Open House last week! Your presence and support mean so much β€” we truly value these partnerships that help us better the lives of our students. πŸ’›

We’re excited about the week ahead and have a few important events to share with you!

πŸ“… Parent-Teacher Conferences – September 25th & 26th
Conferences are right around the corner! Be sure to schedule a time to meet with your student’s teacher.
Pre-registration for building entry and full details are included below.

πŸ“˜ We’re now in the Second Six Weeks!
Please stay on top of your student’s grades and attendance by regularly checking Skyward Family Access.
πŸ“ New this year: You’ll also be able to update the SB12 Consent Form in Skyward. This is a new and updated formβ€”please take a moment to review and complete it.

Thank you for your continued support β€” we love partnering with you to help our Bulldogs thrive! 🐾

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

πŸ’Ž Spotlight on G.E.M.S. β€” Girls Exceeding and Modeling Success πŸ’Ž

Check out one of our Everman ISD Education Foundation Grants in action β€” made possible by the dedication and passion of our incredible educators! Their continued efforts help build up and empower our students every day.

We are proud to have such outstanding leaders here at Roy Johnson STEM Academy, inspiring greatness through programs like G.E.M.S. πŸ’œ Let’s keep the momentum going!

G.E.M.S.
G.E.M.S.
G.E.M.S.

πŸ’š Girl Scouts at Roy Johnson STEM Academy

Girl Scouts at RJSA
Girl Scouts at RJSA

🎟️ PAWS Passes = Sock Hop Dance Reward! πŸ§¦πŸ’ƒ

πŸ§¦πŸ’ƒ Sock Hop Dance – Coming Soon!

Get ready to dance, Bulldogs! πŸŽΆπŸ•Ί Our Sock Hop Dance is on the way, and we want to see you there!

To be eligible to attend, students must:

βœ… Have NO disciplinary placements (ISS, OSS, or DAEP) starting from the beginning of the Second Six Weeks
βœ… Earn 5 PAWS passes

Sock Hop

Stadium and Gym Expectations

Everman ISD is committed to creating a safe, family-friendly environment where guests of all ages can enjoy the game. To help ensure safety and an enjoyable experience for everyone, the following guidelines will be in effect for all home Varsity, Sub-Varsity, and Junior High events:
Attendance Requirements
Everman High School- Athletic Events
All students below 9th grade MUST be accompanied by a paying adult to attend any High School event.
Parents may bring school-age guests, but are responsible for the behavior of both their children and any guests they bring.
Students in 8th grade and below without a paying adult WILL NOT be admitted.
Junior High School - Athletic Events
All students 5th grade and below MUST be accompanied by a paying adult to attend any Junior High School event.
Parents may bring school-age guests, but are responsible for the behavior of both their children and any guests they bring.
Seating Expectations
Elementary students must sit with their parents at all times and may not loiter or run through the main concourse or ramps.
Junior High School students must sit with their parents or in the designated section.
High School Students at JL Marr Stadium must enter through the North Gate near the field house and present a current student ID. If not sitting with parents, they must sit in the student section.
High School students at the gymnasium must enter through the main entrance and present a current student ID. If not sitting with parents, they must sit in the student section.
High school students from other schools must be accompanied by their parents or sit on the visitor’s side.
Students who continue to loiter after redirection will be removed from the venue.
No loitering in the foyer ( Gym) and near the concession stands ( Gym and Stadium)
Pick-Up Policy
Students must be picked up no later than 20 minutes after the end of any athletic event. Late pick-up will result in restrictions from future events.
Security Measures
Everman ISD’s Clear Bag Policy will be enforced at all athletic events. Only clear, transparent bags will be allowed for personal belongings. Please review the Clear Bag Policy below for the proper size.
Students involved in any disruptive activities will be restricted from attending all athletic events for the remainder of the school year and receive consequences according to the student code of conduct.
All spectators will be subject to security screening.
Enforcement
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in removal from the stadium and/or restrictions from attending future events.

As always, safety at all UIL events is our top priority. These measures help ensure an enjoyable experience for all attending EISD athletic events

No Purses No Bags

πŸ“’πŸ“… Parent-Teacher Conferences - this Week!

We’re excited to connect with our families to support student success! 🀝✨

πŸ“…Thursday, September 25th
πŸ•‘ 2:00 PM – 4:15 PM
πŸ”— Pre-Register here for Parent Conferences (Thursday 9/25)

πŸ“…Friday, September 26th
πŸ•— 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
πŸ”— Pre-Register here for Parent Conferences (Friday 9/26)

πŸ“Œ Note: Pre-registration is for building entry only.
πŸ§‘β€πŸ« Conference times are scheduled individually with teachers.

🐾 Visit with Valdez

πŸ“… Date: September 30, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
πŸ“ Location: Cafeteria

We invite all Bulldog families to join us for our next Visit with Valdez! It’s a great opportunity to connect, share, and stay informed.

Please remember: All parents must check in at the front office to receive a visitor badge before entering through the cafeteria door.

We look forward to seeing you there!
#VisitWithValdez

πŸ“ Volunteer Application – Ready to get involved?

Roy Johnson STEM Parents, sign up to volunteer as chaperones, help with the book fair, and more! Apply here: Sign Up to be an Approved Volunteer at Roy Johnson STEM Academy
#Volunteer #RoyJohnsonSTEM

πŸ’œπŸΎ School Reminders πŸΎπŸ’œ

πŸ“… B Day – Monday, September 22, 2025
⏰ Doors Open & Breakfast: 7:45 AM
🏫 School Starts: 8:45 AM

🚫 No drop-offs before 7:45 AM β€” student safety is our top priority!

πŸŽ’ Backpack Guidelines

πŸŽ’ Clear backpacks only β€” no tinted or mesh materials allowed

πŸ‘Ÿ EISD Dress Code Reminders

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

πŸ”— EISD Dress Code (English)
πŸ”— EISD Dress Code (Spanish)

πŸ’§ Drinks & Snacks Policy

🧴 All drinks must be sealed and unopened when brought to school
🚫 No open containers
πŸͺ„ Stanley-type cups must be empty (ice is allowed)
πŸ‘€ Cups will be checked at morning entry
πŸ‘‰ 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

πŸ“΅ 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.

πŸ“΅ EISD Cell Phone Policy (HB 1481)

πŸ“΅ Cell phones must be turned OFF and kept in backpacks before entering the building.
πŸ“΅ Phones not turned off will be confiscated β€” parents must pick them up.
πŸŽ’ Phones must stay in backpacks all day.

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

πŸ“΅ Using phones elsewhere during the day will result in confiscation.

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

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

πŸ“΅ Cell Phone Policy (English)
πŸ“΅ Cell Phone Policy (Spanish)

Bell Schedule

πŸ›‘ New Front Office Procedures – Keeping Our Bulldogs Safe

We want to inform you about our updated front office procedures designed to enhance the safety and security of all students and staff.

Here’s what to expect during your visit to Roy Johnson STEM Academy:

πŸ”” Buzz In: All visitors must buzz in to enter the front foyer area.

πŸͺͺ Check In: Use the Visitor iPad to scan your valid ID and select the reason for your visit.

⏱️ Wait Area: Visitors will wait outside the front office until checked in.

🎟️ Visitor Badge: If you’re entering the building, a visitor badge will be printed.

πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Escorted Visits: All visitors will be escorted to their destination by a staff member.

πŸ” Check Out: Visitors must return to the front office to turn in their badge when leaving.

πŸ“² Reminder Texts: Visitors who forget to check out will receive a text reminder to return their badge.

These changes are in place to ensure a safe and secure environment for all of our Bulldog students and staff. We appreciate your support and cooperation!

πŸ›‘ Nuevos Procedimientos en la Oficina Principal – Β‘La Seguridad de Nuestros Bulldogs es Primero!

Queremos informarles sobre nuestros procedimientos actualizados en la oficina principal, diseΓ±ados para mejorar la seguridad de todos los estudiantes y el personal.

Esto es lo que debe esperar al visitar Roy Johnson STEM Academy:

πŸ”” Timbre de Entrada: Todos los visitantes deben tocar el timbre para ingresar al Γ‘rea del vestΓ­bulo principal.

πŸͺͺ Registro: Use el iPad de visitantes para escanear su identificaciΓ³n vΓ‘lida y seleccionar el motivo de su visita.

⏱️ Área de Espera: Los visitantes deberÑn esperar fuera de la oficina principal hasta ser registrados.

🎟️ Gafete de Visitante: Si va a ingresar al edificio, se imprimirÑ un gafete de visitante.

πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ AcompaΓ±amiento: Todos los visitantes serΓ‘n acompaΓ±ados a su destino por un miembro del personal.

πŸ” Salida: Los visitantes deben regresar a la oficina principal para entregar su gafete al salir.

πŸ“² Recordatorio por Texto: A los visitantes que olviden entregar su gafete se les enviarΓ‘ un mensaje de texto como recordatorio.

Estos cambios estΓ‘n diseΓ±ados para mantener un entorno seguro y protegido para todos nuestros estudiantes y personal Bulldog. Β‘Agradecemos su apoyo y cooperaciΓ³n!

πŸ†” 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.

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

πŸ” 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:
πŸ“ž Parent phone call
πŸ’³ Required replacement purchase
πŸ“‹ Disciplinary action if repeated

Thank you for supporting student safety and accountability! 🐾

🐾 RJSA Behavior Matrix P.A.W.S.🐾

PAWS Pride Accountable Wise Safe

🐾 PAWS Donations Needed!

We’re collecting chips and soda donations to support our PAWS rewards and celebrations! πŸŽ‰

If you’re able to donate, please drop off individual bags of chips and cans of soda in the front office.

Thank you for helping us keep our Bulldogs motivated and PAWSitive! πŸ’œπŸ’›

Items needed: Individual bags of chips (must be prepackaged) canned sodas

πŸ“±ClassDojo Update

All teachers will be using ClassDojo this school year to stay connected with families and share student progress. πŸΎπŸ“¬

πŸ”” Please note: There is no need to purchase the "Plus" paid plan β€” the standard version works perfectly for all of our school communication and classroom needs.

πŸ“˜ Other Important Student Resources

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

πŸ“† Upcoming Events

🏈 9/23 – JH Football: 5:00 PM / 6:00 PM
πŸ“š 9/25 – Early Release: Students dismissed at 12:45 PM
πŸ‘©β€πŸ« 9/26 – Parent-Teacher Conferences: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
🀝 9/30 – Visit with Valdez: 10:00 AM in the cafeteria – Join us to connect and collaborate!
🏈 9/30 – JH Football: 5:00 PM / 6:00 PM
🏐 10/6 – JH Volleyball: 5:00 PM / 6:00 PM
🏈 10/7 – JH Football: 5:00 PM / 6:00 PM
πŸ‘– 10/20 – Mindset Monday: Wear EISD ALL IN T-Shirt and Jeans
🏈 10/21 – JH Football: 5:00 PM / 6:00 PM
🏈 10/27 – JH Football: 5:00 PM / 6:00 PM

πŸ“ Stay Connected with Roy Johnson STEM Academy

🏫 Address:

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

πŸ“ž Phone:

🐾 (817) 615-3670

🌐 Website:

πŸ”— stem.eisd.org

πŸ“˜ Facebook:

πŸ”— Roy Johnson STEM Academy on Facebook

🐦 X (formerly Twitter):

πŸ”— @johnStem_EISD