Parent & Family Engagement
10-6-2025
Parent and Community Engagement at Truitt Middle School
Dear Parents,
We are excited to share that our newsletter will be sent out during the second and fourth week of each month. We hope it keeps you informed and connected with all the wonderful happenings at our school!
Thank you for being part of our school community
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SCHOOL ARRIVAL PROCEDURE
Announcements
A Message from the Math Specialists
Hello Timberwolf Families,
Truitt students now have access to IXL, a personalized learning problem for mathematics. IXL has endless skills and math practice for students to use at school or at home, along with videos to help students improve math fluency.
Parent and family Engagement Policy & School- Parent Compact
Exploring Traditions and Spanish Practice
Principles of Human Services
Timberwolves of the Week
Celebrating Our September PACK Athletes of the Month
Fall Festival
Nurse's Notes
Please see important information from our nurse Ms. McCarty.
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Truitt Middle School Health Services will be conducting state mandated vision and hearing screenings on 10/16/25 and 10/17/25.
Parents will be notified of the results of the screenings only if professional follow-up is necessary. The Screening procedure does not replace your child’s need for regular health care and check-ups.
According to state law, all new students to the district and all 7th grade students must receive the screenings. If for reasons of conscience, you do not wish your child to be screened, you are to submit an affidavit of exemption to this office no later than 10/15/2025.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
GayLynn McCarty, RN
Counselor's Corner
Truitt Middle School Counseling Team
6th – Ebony Boxley
7th – Marjorie Ward
8th – Juan Alvarenga
Counselors’ Secretary- Elsa Celia
CYFAIR: POWER UP CAFE UPDATE
Menu of the month
Academic Achievement Office
Greetings Timberwolf Parent,
Just a reminder that students without signed Accelerated Instruction waivers have mandatory after school tutorials Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Late buses will be provided for students. Please see email for tutorial dates. If you have any questions, please contact the Academic Achievement Office.
Procedures for Students Leaving Early
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 Naavyah.Jenkins@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.
TRANSPORTATION
Traversa Ride 360 Mobile App Help Guides
FEES AND FINES
Car Rider Guidelines
DRESS CODE
ELECTRONIC DEVICES PROCEDURE
Truitt CELL PHONE & DEVICES PROCEDURE
Truitt Middle School students may bring electronic devices [such as a Cellular phones, Smart watches, headphones, iPods, speakers, cameras, games, iPads, Chromebook, or netbooks] on school grounds. However, these devices are not permitted during instructional time; and should be off and stored in their backpack at all times. District personnel will NOT assume responsibility for damaged, lost, or stolen electronic devices. Devices may be used during non-instructional times, athletic events or other school-related activities or special events with permission. Recording or taking pictures of adults and students while on campus is strictly prohibited, without permission.
Instructional time is defined as 7:25 am until the student is off campus, this includes the dismissal process. Non-instructional times are defined as:
· before or after school
· during lunch in the cafeteria (when earned)
· Athletic events
· Special approved events with permission
Students should have devices turned off and secured in their backpacks -- not on their person (pockets). When students enter the classroom, electronic devices may be secured by the teacher (at teacher discretion).
Electronic devices must be off set so that incoming calls, text messages, etc., shall not emit any audible sound, including vibration sound.
A staff member who finds a student in violation of the policy during instructional times shall confiscate the electronic device and follow procedures as outlined in the Student-Parent Handbook.
BEHAVIOR
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Truitt Middle School - CFISD
A Parent's Right to Know
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.
Truitt ALPHAS
Do you need help getting food? Houston Foodbank
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