The Hive
August 16th, 2025
Dear Hornet Parents,
As we continue through February, our campus remains focused on supporting student growth, building strong learning habits, and maintaining meaningful partnerships with our families. Your involvement makes a tremendous difference. Monitoring grades, encouraging attendance, and reinforcing expectations at home all contribute to your child’s success, and we sincerely appreciate your support.
Celebrating Black History Month
February is a time to recognize and honor the achievements, contributions, and influence of African Americans throughout our nation’s history and within our communities. Throughout the month, students will engage in activities and lessons that highlight important historical figures, cultural contributions, and themes of leadership, resilience, and progress. These learning experiences help foster respect, understanding, and appreciation for the diversity that strengthens our school community.
We look forward to continuing to celebrate this important month together while reinforcing a welcoming and inclusive environment for every student.
Attendance Matters
Consistent attendance is one of the strongest predictors of student success. When students attend school regularly and arrive on time, they are better able to stay engaged in learning, maintain progress in their classes, and build positive relationships with peers and teachers. Thank you for helping us reinforce the importance of daily attendance and punctuality.
Important Reminders for Families
- Students should arrive on time each morning so they do not miss important instructional time.
- Students are required to wear their school ID each day for safety and identification purposes.
- Students in grades K through 8 must be accompanied by an adult to attend school athletic events.
- Cell phones and earbuds should remain put away during the instructional day unless permitted by staff.
Ways to Support Your Student at Home
Families play a powerful role in helping students stay motivated and successful. You can support your child by:
- Checking Skyward regularly to review grades, assignments, and progress
- Talking with your child each day about school, goals, and challenges
- Establishing consistent routines for sleep, organization, and technology use
- Encouraging your child to read at home for at least 15 to 20 minutes daily
- Reviewing school expectations together to reinforce responsibility and respect
- Celebrating accomplishments and growth to keep motivation strong
- Reaching out to teachers or staff whenever questions or concerns arise
Your partnership helps students feel confident, supported, and prepared for success. Thank you for being an essential part of the Alice Johnson Jr. High community. We look forward to continuing to work together to support every Hornet.
Jose Lopez
Principal, Alice Johnson Junior High
6th Grade Assistant Principal
7th Grade Assistant Principal
8th Grade Assistant Principal
6th Grade Counselor
7th Grade Counselor
8th Grade Counselor
