Irons Junior High Parent Newsletter

February in Full Flight at Irons

Hawk families,

February is shaping up to be a busy and exciting month at Irons Junior High! From celebrating our school counselors and supporting important academic testing, to providing students with fun social events and opportunities to shine through fine arts performances, there is something for everyone this month. Families can also expect important campus dates, including student holidays and events focused on welcoming our future Irons students. We’ll wrap up the month with spring activities, athletics, school pictures, and a little Texas pride. We appreciate your continued partnership and look forward to a great February at Irons!

Here are a few quick reminders to keep everything running smoothly:

ID Badges: Students should wear their ID every day and keep it visible.
Attendance Matters: Every class, every day. Our campus goal is 96% attendance—we can do it!
On-Time Arrivals: Doors open at 7:45 AM. Please help your student arrive before the first bell at 8:50 AM.
Cell Phone Policy: Phones should be put away during instructional time in accordance with campus guidelines.
Safety First: Please follow campus traffic flow and staff directions during drop-off and pick-up.

Coming Up:

February 2nd -6th - School Counselor Appreciation Week
February 2nd - STAAR Stand-Alone Field Test
February 6th - Spring Dance hosted by our Liberty Stars (7PM-9PM)
February 9th & 10th - Theatre Show (7PM)
February 11th - Choir Concert
February 12th - Irons Cheer Parent Meeting
February 13th & 16th - No School for Students
February 19th - Incoming 7th Grade Night
February 23rd - 25th - Girls Soccer Tryouts
February 26th - Spring Pictures through Science Classes
February 27th - Go Texan Day!

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we make Irons a great place for our students to learn and grow.

Let's have a FANTASTIC February!

Dr. Olivia Robinson

Principal

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At Irons, we’re proud to have a dedicated team of counselors and administrators who are here to support every Hawk. From guiding academic success to encouraging personal growth, this team works together to make sure our students soar. Take a look at the amazing crew serving our families this year:

Principal - Dr. Olivia Robinson

Associate Principal - Dr. Tiffany Jarebica

Assistant Principal (A-Gl) - Mr. Jesus Oyervides

Assistant Principal (Go-Ne) - Dr. James Bishop

Assistant Principal (Ng - Z) - Ms. Megan Heatherly

School Counselor (A-Gl) - Mrs. Melissa Thetford

School Counselor (Go-Ne) - Mrs. Abi Carpenter

School Counselor (Ng - Z) - Mr. John Hardy

The following accountability reports are now available:

2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Final School Report Card

The 2024 School Report Card was delayed due to legal proceedings, involving the TEA, that previously prevented their release.

2024-2025 Federal Report Card
2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)

You can access all of the above documents by following the steps below.

How to Access:

Visit the link below.
Under the School Report Card section, expand 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.
Select your campus.

Campus Accountability Reports

We are excited to invite all current 6th grade students and their families who will be attending Irons Junior High next school year to our Incoming 7th Grade Parent Information Night! This evening is designed to help families learn more about life at Irons, including academics, electives, activities, and campus expectations. Administrators, counselors, and teachers will be on hand to answer questions and support a smooth and successful transition to junior high. We look forward to welcoming our newest Hawks and partnering with you for an amazing year ahead!

Cell Phones & Testing

Maintaining a secure and focused testing environment is essential to ensuring fairness and student success during all upcoming testing dates. To support this, students are not permitted to have cell phones out at any time during testing. If a student is found with a cell phone, the device will be confiscated and taken to the Assistant Principal’s office, a parent will be contacted, and the parent will be required to pick up the phone. We appreciate your partnership in reinforcing these expectations with your child and helping us maintain the integrity of our testing environments.

MAP Testing

MAP Growth Assessment Family Reports have been uploaded to the Conroe ISD Home Access Center (HAC). The MAP Growth Family Report summarizes how your student is performing academically, as measured by the most recent MAP Growth test taken. To access the MAP Growth Family Report in HAC, navigate to the District Applications tab and click on "MAP Testing Reports". To learn more about the MAP Growth test, you can view the What is MAP Growth Video for Families (English) or Qué es MAP Growth-Video for families (Spanish). Additional information about MAP Growth can be found by visiting NWEA.org/familytoolkit.

Field Test Information

On Monday, February 2nd, our 8th graders will be taking the STAAR RLA Field Test. This field test helps the state develop future assessments. It consists of 13 test questions, including up to one extended constructed-response question. Please ensure your student is well-rested and arrives on time so they can do their best. Find the link to our modified schedule HERE.

Thank you for your support!

TELPAS Testing Information

Our English Language Learners will participate in TELPAS testing on the following dates:

Reading & Writing: February 24–25
Make-ups: February 26
Listening & Speaking: March 3–6
Make-ups: March 16–17

Testing passes will be given to English Language Learners on February 19 with information about when and where students should report for testing. Parents will also receive a reminder by email and text message the day before their student is scheduled for testing.

Please help your child be successful by ensuring they arrive on time and are well-rested. Thank you for your continued support!

Track Schedule

Our Irons track team is ready to take flight, and we hope to see our families and community out supporting them at upcoming meets. Your encouragement fuels our athletes and helps make each competition a memorable experience.

Lady Hawks Basketball Schedule

Irons Junior High Lady Hawks Basketball season is here! Our athletes have been working hard and are ready to represent Hawk Nation with heart, hustle, and teamwork. Come out and support our Lady Hawks at their home games—let’s fill the stands with Hawk Pride!

Boys Basketball Schedule

The Irons Junior High Hawks Basketball season is underway! Our athletes have been putting in the work and are ready to compete with heart and hustle. Join us at our home games and show your Hawk Pride as we cheer on our boys basketball teams all season long!

Staff Treasure Box Donations

Help us keep our Staff Treasure Box stocked with fun prizes and treats! Each month, we hold drawings to celebrate our amazing staff, and your donations make it possible. If you’d like to contribute, please consider purchasing an item from our Amazon Wish List: Staff Treasure Box Wish List. Thank you for helping us show our staff how much they are appreciated! 🖤❤️

Check out some of our winners below:

Ms. Miranda

Ms. Lane

Ms. Sorbo

Support our Teachers & Staff

If you would like to show appreciation to our amazing Irons teachers and staff, we invite you to contribute to the Irons General Teacher Activity Fund. Donations help provide snacks, treats, lunches, and special surprises for our staff throughout the school year. Your generosity keeps our Hawk team energized and encouraged! 🖤❤️

👉 Donate here: http://tiny.conroeisd.net/pM3AL

Perfect Attendance Celebration

We are proud to recognize our students who achieved perfect attendance during the 2nd nine weeks! As a small token of appreciation for their commitment to being present and engaged, these students enjoyed a popsicle during lunch. We appreciate our families’ support in helping students build strong attendance habits and celebrate the dedication of our Irons students.

Curly Hair Club

Click this link to sign up:

http://tiny.conroeisd.net/CCT5u

Curly Hair Club Amazon wishlist for anyone wanting to donate products!

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2T62P1MVBA0M3?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ggr-subnav-share_S4XNY3PCEZD9WCKBF1G4&language=en-US

Beginning August 13, students may not use personal communication and electronic devices during the school day in accordance with Texas House Bill 1481.

This includes (but is not limited to) phones, smartwatches, tablets, and wired/wireless headphones such as AirPods.

Arrival Procedures

ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR ID BADGE (they will receive them on the first day of school).

If your student has their badge, sleeve, and lanyard from last year, please have them bring it to school on the first day.

Students riding the bus will be dropped off in the back of the school. These students will then report to the cafeteria until they are dismissed to class at 8:35 AM.
Students riding their bike may LOCK their bike at the bike racks.
Car Riders - Please have patience and be nice to your neighbors. The red light at 242 and Needham Road can cause back ups.

There will be several staff members to help you navigate through our car rider line.

Dismissal Procedures

Irons JH begins dismissal at 4:05 PM.
Car riders will be dismissed through the front doors at 4:05 PM.
Car riders - follow the same procedure as arrival. Drive SLOWLY and look for your child. Pull all the way forward and allow your child to enter from the passenger side.

Please do not cut or pass others in order to move to the front of the line.

Bikers and walkers - will be dismissed around 4:10 PM.
Bus riders - Will be called around 4:15 PM where they will dismiss through the back doors.
At 4:20 PM - any remaining bus riders will be released to wait in the cafeteria.

During the first week of school, we will begin the dismissal process 5-10 minutes early. Please plan accordingly.