Irons Junior High Parent Newsletter

April at Irons JH - We're Soaring into Spring!

Hawk Families -

April is a busy and important month at Irons Junior High as we begin STAAR testing. While this time of year can bring added focus and structure to our days, we are confident that our Hawks are more than ready to rise to the occasion! Our students have been working hard all year long, and it has been incredible to see their growth, perseverance, and commitment to excellence in the classroom.

STAAR is an opportunity for our students to showcase all they have learned, and we know they are prepared. Our teachers have been intentional in their planning and support, ensuring that every student feels confident and equipped for success.

We appreciate your partnership in helping your child be at their best during this time. Please help ensure your student gets a good night’s rest, arrives to school on time, and comes prepared each day. A positive mindset and encouragement from home go a long way!

Thank you for your continued support of Irons Junior High.

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:

March 31st - April 2nd - Incoming 7th Grade Visits
April 1st - Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
April 2nd - World Autism Day
April 3rd & 6th - Student Holidays
April 4th - Librarian Appreciation Day
April 7th - 10th - Assistant Principal Appreciation Week
April 7th - 10th - Drill Team Tryouts
April 14th - STAAR Testing Begins (see schedule below)
April 14th - Drill Team Meeting
April 15th - PTO Meeting at Mi Rancho @ 6:15PM
April 15th - Drill Spring Show
April 16th - Band Concert
April 17th & 18th - Academic UIL
April 18th - District Choir Solo and Ensemble
April 22nd - Administrative Professionals Day
April 28th - School Bus Driver Appreciation 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 an AWESOME April!

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

State Testing: STAAR Testing Technology Reminders

To ensure the security and integrity of the STAAR test, students are not allowed to have access to cell phones, personal electronic devices, or wearable technology during testing.

Wearable technology is permitted only if it is medically necessary. If your child requires a medically necessary device, please ensure the campus has been notified in advance. Please note that certain features of wearable technology (such as cameras, internet access, messaging, or recording capabilities) could compromise test security and may result in a test being invalidated if used during testing.

All electronic devices must follow state and district technology guidelines. We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a secure and distraction-free testing environment.

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.

Summit K12 End of Year Assessment

English

Students in ESL Reading will take their End-of-Year Summit K12 assessment during the first week of April. This assessment helps us see how much students have grown in their language skills this year.

Students who show improvement will be invited to attend our Incredible Pizza Achievement Party on May 1st to celebrate their hard work and progress.

Please encourage your child to try their best and show what they have learned. A simple message like, “I am proud of your hard work—just do your best,” can make a big difference. We are incredibly proud of the effort, determination, and growth our students have demonstrated this year!

Español

Los estudiantes en ESL Reading tomarán su evaluación de fin de año de Summit K12 durante la primera semana de abril. Esta evaluación nos ayuda a ver cuánto han crecido los estudiantes en sus habilidades del lenguaje este año.

Los estudiantes que muestren progreso serán invitados a asistir a nuestra Fiesta de Logro en Incredible Pizza el 1 de mayo para celebrar su esfuerzo y progreso.

Por favor anime a su hijo/a a dar lo mejor de sí y demostrar lo que ha aprendido. Un mensaje sencillo como, “Estoy orgulloso/a de tu esfuerzo—solo haz tu mejor esfuerzo,” puede marcar una gran diferencia. ¡Estamos muy orgullosos del esfuerzo, la determinación y el crecimiento que nuestros estudiantes han demostrado este año!

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month!

Let's make #ChildSafety a priority with SAFE TALK: Start the conversation about safety early. Always teach body autonomy and boundaries. Foster an open environment for sharing feelings. Empower our kids together, because we can protect them!

Resources:

Child Abuse Prevention & SAFE TALK: www.dfps.texas.gov
Online Safety for Kids: https://safer.connectsafely.org/family-program/
Parenting Stress Tips: https://tinyurl.com/ParStressTips
Positive Discipline Techniques: https://tinyurl.com/DisciplineGPT
Self-Care Tips for Caregivers: https://tinyurl.com/SelfCareTipsGPT

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.

Boys Soccer Schedule

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! 🖤❤️

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

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.