Selma

Dear Families,

As we step into the beautiful month of October, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child’s education. The fall season brings a sense of renewal, reflection, and excitement, and our campus is buzzing with learning, creativity, and community spirit.

October is a special time at our school — from celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month to preparing for fall festivals and classroom activities, our students are engaged in meaningful experiences that enrich their academic journey. We also emphasize kindness, responsibility, and respect as part of our PBIS focus this month.

Please keep an eye out for upcoming events, parent-teacher conferences, and opportunities to volunteer. Your involvement makes a tremendous difference, and we are grateful for the time and energy you invest in our school.

Let’s continue to work together to make this school year one of growth, joy, and success for every child.

September 15 to October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month—a time to recognize and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans.

At Selma, we’re excited to honor this special month through classroom activities, stories, music, and art that highlight the diverse traditions and voices within our community. We encourage you to talk with your child about what they’re learning and share your own family traditions if you'd like!

Thank you for partnering with us to celebrate the vibrant heritage that helps shape our school and our world.

Wishing you a wonderful October filled with warmth and connection!

With appreciation,
Melissa Martinez
Principal

Host campuses- please share this information on your marquee

• September 30 at 6:30 PM at Wagner HS

• October 8 at 6:30 PM at Veterans Memorial HS

• October 22 at 6:30 PM at Judson Early College Academy

• October 27 at 6:30 PM TBD (subject to change)

• October 29 at 5:00 PM VIRTUAL Facebook Live

Upcoming Health Screenings

We will begin Vision, Hearing, and Acanthosis screenings for students in 3rd, and 5th grades starting the week of September 29th. Screenings will continue until all students in these grade levels have been seen.

1st Grade, Kindergarten and Pre-K 4 screenings are scheduled for October 30th.

If you would like to opt out of these screenings for your child or have any questions, please contact:

Gina Ritterhouse, RN
📞 210-945-5125
📧 gritterhouse@judsonisd.org

The school forms have nine steps a parent must complete. Below are the steps of the School Forms that the parents see in Family Access.

Step 1 SRQ

Step 2 Military Connected

Step 3 Migrant Form

Step 4 CEP Form

Step 5 Release of Student information

Step 6 School Discipline Acknowledgement Overview of School Discipline in Texas (2)

Step 7 Student Code of Conduct

Step 8 Health Services 1 JISD Health Services Offerings 25-26 (9)

Step 9 Safe and Support

All volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.

On Campus Volunteering

Parents and guardians of a child enrolled at a Judson ISD campus, who volunteer on campus, are not required to complete the Volunteer application. They will be required to check-in using the Verkada Verification System using their Driver's License and/or a government-issued photo ID.

Off Campus Volunteering (Field Trips)

The Volunteer Application will be for ANYONE volunteering to chaperone an OFF CAMPUS field trip. Applications must be submitted 7-10 days prior to the field trip. This application must be completed once per school year. Complete the application here.

If you have any questions, please contact Charity Bronson in Human Resources at Email Charity Bronson or 210-619-0301 for assistance or questions.

All Volunteer Applications must be renewed annually.

We have volunteer opportunities and would love your help.

* Story book readers

*Math Fact practice

* Small group tutoring

Please give us a call if you would like to volunteer during our WIN time (What I Need) It is a period of reinforcement, support, and/or enrichment.

JISD Families,

We are always working to improve and simplify communication between you, your campus and the district. Knowing what’s happening at your child’s school and keeping up with your child’s coursework and their teachers directly impacts their well being both in the classroom and at home. School communication plays a big part in all of this, but it’s often not set up to be as simple and easy to access as it could be.

Judson ISD is excited to announce the launch of a new district app designed to streamline communication between families, campuses, and the district. This all-in-one platform makes it easier than ever to stay informed and connected to your child’s education.

Key Features of the App Include:

• Live feed updates

• District and school news

• Event calendars

• Breakfast and lunch menus

• Push notifications for urgent announcements

Introducing “Rooms” – A New Parent-Teacher Communication Tool

Rooms allows for two-way messaging with teachers and staff, classroom updates, behavior tracking, and automatic translation, making it easier to support your child’s learning and celebrate their achievements.

Watch this video to learn more about the Judson ISD app!

Download the Free App Today:

iPhone App Store

Android Google Play

Selma families please be sure that we are following our traffic plan for arrival and dismissal.

At arrival please do not park in the car line and walk up to the door, we need to keep the car rider line moving, if your students need help, our staff will help them out of the car

At dismissal it is important to have your car tag to ensure the safety of our students. The safety of all is important to us so we also ask you not to exit your vehicle while actively in the dismissal lane.

We do not allow early dismissal after 2:30 and walk ups during the time of dismissal. Please be sure you have your blue card on the dash of your vehicle, if you do not have it, we will ask you to park and come inside to school to receive a new card with your identification.

All walkers should walk home safely along the sidewalk, it is not a car rider pick up location.

Our playgrounds are still under construction, we will be having indoor recess, contractors are making slow progress, but the space is starting to look more complete every week, thank you for the continued patience.

Breakfast and Lunch are free to all students.

Extra food prices
Student Full Price - $2.00
Adult - $4.70

Selma Families, we are looking to apply for a new PTO organization, if you would like to hold an office or help us start our new Selma PTO, please call us at 210-945-5125,.

Selma families, please be sure to have your ID when you visit the campus at all times. We appreciate your help in ensuring the safety of our students.