Parent & Family Engagement

Hello Timberwolf families,

I hope everyone is staying safe on this unexpected three-day weekend. Last week was a great week at Truitt Middle School. We saw some incredible performances from our band, theater program, and basketball teams. This week we are excited to see our Art program featured at the VPAC, our Robotics team compete at the Berry Center, our Orchestra perform their Candlelight Concert, our performing arts contest season begin, and of course more basketball. Truitt Middle School is exceptional in the variety of activities offered to students. Research shows that students who are engaged in extracurricular activities have better attendance and grades!

I want to highlight our Parent University event Wednesday night at 5:00. There are more details below, but we hope to see you there. I would encourage you to come for the meeting and stay for the Orchestra concert.

I also want to highlight the importance of attendance, especially this time of year. As we enter into testing season, it is vital that students are at school, on time, every day. Our teachers are working incredibly hard to create memorable lessons for your students. When they are not here, they are certainly missing out.

Follow us across social media platforms to see highlights of some of the great things going on at Truitt Middle School.

Thank you,

Justin Nichols

Principal

Truitt Middle School

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD

Thank you for everything you do and for being a valued member of our Truitt family.

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As a special invitation to your 5th grade students, they will be able to attend the games for free when they show their school ID badge at the door and be able to win prizes at the game. We will have a special section for them to sit with their schools' names on a poster.

Could you please share the attached flyer and this email with the 5th grade teachers, Coaches, School News, Parents, etc. We want this to be a fun night for them and get them excited about coming to Truitt MS. *Parents will have to purchase a ticket it is 3$

Here are the details for the evening:

Date: February 2nd, 2026

Game Times:

7th A Team at 4:30 PM

7th B Team at 6:30 PM

8th B Team at 4:30 PM

8th A Team at 6:30 PM

Location: Truitt Middle School Gymnasium

5th grade students get in free with ID badge

Additional Information:

Concessions will be available, but please note that it will be card only.

Parent Tickets will be available for purchase, but please be aware that these will be card only for payment.

5th grade students will have a section of bleachers blocked off just for elementary night spectators.

We would love for you and your students to join us for this exciting evening, and we hope to see many of your 5th graders in the stands, cheering on the Truitt Middle School basketball teams!

Dear Parents,

Next week, we will be conducting Chromebook checks during 5th period on the following days:

• Tuesday, January 27

• Thursday, January 29

Please ensure that your student brings their Chromebook and charger to school on these days so the check can be completed.

Thank you for your support in helping us keep students prepared for learning.

Sincerely,
School Administration

Robotics Success at CFISD Spring VEX V5RC Competition 🤖🏆

Truitt Middle School Robotics proudly competed in the CFISD Spring VEX V5RC competition, taking on an impressive challenge by competing at the high school level—the only middle school to do so.

Our 8th-grade team earned an outstanding 12th-place ranking, while our 6th/7th-grade team finished strong at 38th place among a highly competitive field.

This experience showcased our students’ determination, problem-solving skills, teamwork, and willingness to step outside their comfort zone. We are incredibly proud of our Robotics Wolves for representing Truitt Middle School with excellence and courage. Way to rise to the challenge! 💙🐺

CFISD Families,

While the priority deadline for Virtual Pathways took place in December, our final deadline is fast approaching.

Final Deadline for CFISD Students: February 16*

*for students/parents who did not submit their initial inquiry by the December priority deadline

Submitting the initial inquiry form by this date is required for your student to be considered for enrollment as space permits for each course in the upcoming school year.

If your family is interested in pursuing either the CFISD Virtual Academy or the CFISD Flex Learning options, please take these two steps immediately:

1. Review the full program details on the Virtual Pathways website (virtual.cfisd.net).
2. Complete the initial inquiry form available on the Virtual Pathways website (virtual.cfisd.net).

For more information, visit virtual.cfisd.net or email VirtualPathways@cfisd.net.

Tutorials are essential for your student’s success!
Please help us support your child by attending tutorials. Consistent participation makes a big difference in understanding and academic achievement!

Students must sign up with their teacher to attend tutorials:

Monday – Social Studies
Tuesday – Language Arts
Wednesday – Math
Thursday – Science

https://docs.google.com/document/d/17Q0T2oz0obsGAxvvXyxAoSqH-XGSUfy12gqGNfZ0njw/edit?usp=sharing

Step by step instructions: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1HfZL6pWjMbbG_IRLdYG8YpawelcTIRQfOXdcYOsTQJ0/edit?usp=sharing

HACLoginInstruction_Spanish.pdf

HACLoginInstruction.pdf

Virtual Pathways

Dear Parents and Guardians,

If you plan on having your student leave early because of a doctor's appointment or non-emergency, please follow these procedures:

• Send a handwritten note with your student information and the time needed to be excused (please make sure your student gives it to attendance before 1st period).
• If sending a note through email, please make sure you attach a photo of your ID and you must send it an hour prior to leaving.
• No emails or early releases after 2:30 pm due to the dismissal process starting.

Other helpful tips:

• Make sure if your student is absent, please send a doctor's note when your student arrives back to school.
• Only emergency contacts listed can be allowed to take students with previous approval from guardian.
• If a student arrives at school after 7:55 am, make sure to sign them in or send a note. Otherwise, they will be counted absent.
• Only 8 absences are allowed per semester.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email hilda.trujillo@cfisd.net for any

attendance needs.

Please scan the QR code to access resources for transportation:

• The transportation plans for 2025-2026
• What school bus your child rides,
• The transportation communication portal,
• Transportation parent letter.

Title I is a federally funded program meant to provide opportunities for disadvantaged

children to acquire the knowledge and skills they need to help close the

achievement gap. As a parent of a student receiving Title 1 funds, federal law allows

parents to ask for information about the certification of your child's teacher and/or paraprofessional.

Are you a dad, stepdad, granddad, uncle, or older brother? If so, we would love for you to come and volunteer as a Truitt Alpha!! It's very similar to the Watch D.O.G Program and it provides positive male role models on campus!

Your presence provides:

• School security
• Reduction in bullying
• A greater sense of safety
• Emphasis on the importance of education and attendance

If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Yepez at 281-856-1124 or Sonia.Yepez@cfisd.net

, or click on the link below to view the calendar and submit your information.