Roy Johnson STEM Academy B.A.R.K.s
24th Week Edition: Week of February 3, 2025
New Information
Roy Johnson STEM Academy is ALL IN for STUDENT SUCCESS!
Students will be taking Benchmark Testing from Tuesday, February 4th - Thursday, February 6th. Testing Tips for Parents and Students:
* Make sure to get a good night's sleep the night before the test
* Charge chromebook fully the night before testing
* Eat breakfast at home or school
* Help your student arrive at school in plenty of time to not feel rushed
* Stay positive and encourage your students
Together we will achieve every goal we have set for Roy Johnson STEM Academy, Everman ISD.
Please help the scholars remember:
- Attendance Matters - first period starts at 8:45 am. Be on time.
- ID Badges are worn daily. Badges are important for Safety and Security.
- EISD Dress Code Policy. Students should be wearing items approved by our district.
- Everman ISD Secondary Block A/B Schedule here.
Morning Reminders
The building will open at 7:45 am.
Students should not be left outside the school building prior to 7:45 am. There is no adult supervision prior to 7:45 a.m. Please do not allow students to bring balls, toys, or other objects to play out front of the school.
Keeping students safe is a priority.
Cold Weather - Bulldogs Bundle Up!
Students should not be left outside of the school prior to 7:45 am. It's cold outside. Winter weather fact: When clothes are layered it helps keep you warmer. Air actually gets trapped in between the layers to help keep you warm.
Temps could end up in the low teens a day or two with some areas seeing colder temps. Wind chills will likely be in the low 20s and teens. School doors open at 7:45am.
Cold weather dress recommendations:
Below 60 F- Jackets or Long Sleeves
Below 50 F- Coats and Long Pants
National Counselor Week - 2/3-7/25
Bulldog Mindset Monday - 2/3/25
Beginner Band Concert - 2/3/2025
B.A.R.K. Reward Opportunity - Kite 2/7/25
Heart Health Day - 2/7/25
8th Graders: ECHS Application - 2/7/25
Food Drive: 2/10/25 - 3/10/25
Canned Food Drive to support the Everman Methodist Church Food Pantry
Donation Needs:
The food pantry has specifically requested the following high-need items:
- Canned vegetables (green beans, spinach, corn)
- Instant potatoes
- Other non-perishable food items are also welcomed
National Career and Technical Education Month - February
National African American History Month - February
Celebrate with @NMAAHC this #BlackHistoryMonth and explore the history of African Americans and Labor with four weekly sub-themes – Before and During the Civil War, The Era of Jim Crow, Post-Civil Rights Era, and Today: https://nmaahc.si.edu/blackhistorymonth
Black History Month Program - 2/26/25
Advisory Weekly Assignments
Students are aware that each day in advisory is to focus on a STAAR academic enrichment activity. Below is a schedule.
Chromebooks
Student Reminders
Students, please bring your assigned Chromebook to school every day. Ensure your Chromebook is charged each night so it’s ready for class. Students are not permitted to use, lend, or borrow each other’s devices.
Damages to Technology
If your chromebook or accessories checked out to the student is damaged report issues to our school librarian, Mrs. Marshall as soon as damages are found. Do not wait to report damages to librarian.
B.A.R.K. - Schoolwide Expectations
Attendance Counts
Be On Time to First Period & Present Daily
Every minute counts. Make sure to check your attendance daily. Students who are late/miss classes/miss days will possibly owe seat time. Please ensure your student arrives to school on time each day.
Texas Law Compulsory Attendance - Texas Education Code section 25.092
Requires that a student in grades kindergarten through grade 12 be in attendance for at least 90 percent of the days a class is offered in order to receive credit for the class or a final grade.
Second Semester Perfect Attendance Award
Be sure to be present EVERY school day.
No Absences of any kind to be entered
No Unexcused or Excused Absences
There will be a lottery drawing for awards
All grade levels are eligible
Each Six Weeks students will have an opportunity to earn a ticket for the 2025 Spring Perfect Attendance Award
Award will only be based on Attendance
District-wide Spelling Bee - 3/11/25
Yearbook Online Order
🎉 Yearbook Sale Alert! 🎉
Don’t miss out on your chance to own a piece of this year's memories! 📚✨ Yearbooks are on sale now—get yours before they're gone!
💥 Order by 3/15 to secure your copy. 💥
Order forms have been sent home with students already by the student's advisory teacher.
January Reading Challenge!
Login to Beanstack (by using HelloID)
Every Roy Johnson STEM Academy student should be logging his/her reading minutes.
Please make sure your scholar has logged into Beanstack each day to log his/her reading minutes.
Students should log at least 30 minutes of reading a day! Reading can be done on weekends and breaks too!
Gym Sporting Event Expectations
Junior High Students 8th Grade and Below All students below the 8th grade and below are required to be accompanied by a paying adult in order to attend home games. Parents are responsible for their own children. Students 8th grade and below not accompanied by a paying adult will not be allowed into home contests. No Exception! All parents and visitors must sit on the appropriate side.
EISD ALL IN Shirts
You can purchase your student an "ALL IN" shirt be going to this link: Everman ISD -https://shopkddesigns.com/products/evermanisd-allin Note: * All Orders Will Be Picked Up By The District On The Below Dates & Distributed By The School.* *1/29, 2/26, 3/26* NO ORDERS AFTER MARCH * All T-Shirts Are Unisex Fit*
Reminders and School Information
Roy Johnson STEM Academy Bell Schedule
EISD 2024 - 2025 Calendars - Academic Calendar, UIL Calendar, Secondary Block Schedule, School Start and Dismissal Times
Dress Code Policy - Anyone not following the dress code will be asked to change.
EISD 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct & EISD 2024-2025 Grading Guidelines
Roy Johnson STEM Academy Report Card Information
EISD Athletic Event Bag Policy
EISD Transportation Information is accessible through the district website, including bus routes.
Other Important Information
ID Badges
All students have been issued an ID Badge now.
It is a District requirement for all students to wear badges daily for safety & security.
Students are expected to wear ID badges on a lanyard at all times in the building.
Parents will receive a phone call/message when a student forgets his/her ID Badge. This is important to make sure students have ID Badges for safety and security.
Fees for ID Badges
Temporary ID Badge Cost: $2.00 charge
Replacement ID Badge Cost: $5.00 charge
Pay for ID Badges with E-funds online. See flyer "Step-by-Step Guide for Everman ISD Parents" below.
E-funds
Our school district is cashless.
Follow the flyer directions for how to pay for New IDs.
After School Traffic Information
Important Dates
February 1-28: National Career & Technical Education Month
February 1-28: National African American History Month
February 3-7: National School Counselor's Week
👖February 3: Mindset Monday, wear AllIN Shirt and jeans👖
February 3: Beginning Band Concert, Roy Johnson STEM Gym @ 6:00pm
February 4: RLA Benchmark Testing
February 5: Math/Algebra 1 Benchmark Testing
February 6: Science Benchmark Testing
February 6: Social Studies Benchmark Testing
February 10: 8th Grade Panoramic Pictures @ 1:00pm
February 26: African American History Program @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Contact Us
Website: https://www.eisd.org/johnson
Location: 8901 Oak Grove Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76140, USA
Phone: (817) 615-3670