Hawk Pride News

Hello HJH families,

I hope you’re all doing well and enjoying the start of spring. Here are the key updates and reminders for the upcoming week.

Academic Updates

• Teachers will continue preparing students for end‑of‑year assessments. Please encourage your child to stay organized and reach out to teachers if they need support.
• ·Consistent attendance makes a big difference in student success. If your child must be absent, please send a note to the front office.

Thank you for your continued partnership. Your involvement—whether through checking grades, encouraging reading at home, or simply asking about your child’s day—helps strengthen our school community.

Warm regards,

Mrs. Altamirano

Assistant Principal

For the safety of all students, we are reminding families that students are not allowed to walk into the parking lot during dismissal. If your child is a car rider, please remain in the designated car line so staff can safely assist with dismissal.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and orderly dismissal process for every student.

Thank you for your support.

It’s time to show off your talent in our HJH Shirt Design Contest. This year’s theme is “What does it mean to be a Hawk?”

Think bold. Think original. Think you. Whether being a Hawk means courage, community, pride, or soaring toward your goals, we want to see your vision come to life.

Let your imagination take flight and create a design that represents the heart of HJH. We can’t wait to see what you dream up!

📅Campus Events & Reminders

• Monday: HJH Boys Tennis VS. Nolan Ryan JH
• Tuesday: Regular Day
• Wednesday: HJH Girls Tennis VS. Nolan Ryan JH. Varsity UIL Band
• Thursday: Regular Day
• Friday: Holiday Break - No School

First Pathways is a great free resource for parents looking for simple, engaging ways to support their child’s development through play!

First Pathways provides fun, interactive activities designed to help children build strong brain connections from birth to age 8. The activities use common household items, so they’re easy to do at home, in the car, or anywhere you have a few minutes to play together.

How It Works:

• Choose your child’s age group
• Spin the activity wheel to get a new game idea
• Watch short videos that show other families playing the same activities
• Learn how each activity strengthens important brain pathways

Provides quick, easy ideas for playful learning, including options for children with diverse learning needs, such as those who were born prematurely or have neurological differences.

Check it out at www.firstpathwaysgame.com and have fun exploring new ways to play and learn together! 🎉

Navigating special education can feel overwhelming, especially if it’s new to your family. This quick guide explains the basics, your child’s rights, and important protections in the process. Remember, the school must get your permission before evaluating your child, and choosing special education services is always your decision. Click here to learn more.

Alvin ISD is exploring the possibility of offering new language courses, including American Sign Language (ASL), at the high school level. Your input will help us understand the interests and needs of our families. This survey takes less than 2 minutes to complete. Thank you in advance for your help!

Click the link or use the QR Code to share your feedback → Future World Language Options – Community Interest Survey

Communities In Schools (CIS) at GW Harby Junior High is proud to support not only our students, but their families as well. Our mission is to surround students with a strong community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

CIS provides a wide range of services designed to meet real needs and create meaningful opportunities, including:

• Supportive Guidance
• Academic Support
• Enrichment Activities
• Health and Human Services
• Parent and Family Engagement
• College and Career Readiness

In addition, CIS hosts lunch groups that focus on social skills, encouragement, self‑esteem building, and providing a safe space for students to connect with peers while participating in engaging activities.

If you would like to enroll your student, please visit the link below and complete the parental consent form.

Johnnie La Quay

Site Coordinator

jlaquay@alvinisd.net or jblaquay@cistxjv.org.

Parents, check out the workshops Alvin ISD is offering to support you and your students’ success!

Available in English & Spanish – don’t miss out!

We are excited to share that Harby Jr High has grown on the TEA Accountability scale from a C in 2024 to a B in 2025! Additionally, we received a Distinction for being in the Top 25% of school for Comparative Academic Growth! We are proud of our students, we are proud of our teachers, and we are appreciative of all the supportive parents & guardians! We are looking forward to continuing this success through effective first instruction, formative assessments, and proactive plans to address deficits. Let's Go, Hawks!

Lock in your student's yearbook now by pre-ordering. Yearbooks are $40 and there are options for personalization and signing packages. Click the link to select your choice.