As many people across the country watch the NCAA basketball journey to the National Championship, Rodeo Palms teachers are working hard to provide top tier instruction to our students.

Parents and guardians are an important factor in the success of our Razorback students. Please assists the RPJH staff by speaking with your student about the following things as we are one big team working together to ensure the success of all our Razorbacks:

1. Be on time to class with your school supplies
2. Be respectful and follow directions
3. Participate in class and take notes
4. Turn your work in on time (Check Skyward grades and attendance each week)
5. Be kind to each other (Check the messages being shared in Group Chats)

In the spirit of March Madness, I have provided the number of instructional days until each STAAR test is given. 6th and 7th grade students will take a STAAR test for Reading and Math, while 8th grade students have 4 STAAR exams (reading, math, science and social studies). While everyone may not agree with STAAR testing, it is the method used by the state of Texas to assess the curriculum being taught in public schools. STAAR performance is also used to determine the letter grade assigned to each public school. I am pleased with the academic gains made by our students last school year and know they will be even better this school year.

I will send a more detailed letter to each grade level this week detailing the academic status now that interim testing is complete.

To help motivate students, the campus is planning several rewards with the first one being a club day on Friday, April 26th to celebrate their hard work leading up to STAAR. More information will be shared in the coming weeks.

Thank you for partnering with me for the success of your student.

Kind Regards,

Jamie Baldwin, Principal

The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet will be performed at 6:30PM on Friday, April 5th. There will be 2 performances on Saturday, April 6th at 2PM and 6:30 PM.

We’re excited to announce the 2024 Physics and Engineering Festival is scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 2024!

This year’s festival will feature in-person science fun at the Mitchell Physics complex at Texas A&M University!

The event is Free and no registration required. Just show up and have fun.

The festival website, https://physicsfestival.tamu.edu/, has

• the schedule,
• information about parking for passenger vehicles and school buses,
• photos and videos from previous festivals, and

• a link for downloading the 2024 festival poster for your classrooms.

We hope to see your students enjoying all of our hands-on demos and talks on April 13!

Our Razorback students and staff are doing great things in and outside the classroom.

Five secondary and six elementary educators have been selected as the finalists for Alvin ISD District Teachers of the Year.

Campus Teacher of the Year winners are tasked with then applying for the district Teacher of the Year process. Applications focus on teaching strategies, core values, classroom initiatives and a focus on the future of education.

Congratulations to elementary finalists Christine Parker, Pomona Elementary; Guadalupe Fuentes, Sanchez Elementary; Calle Navarre, Duke Elementary; Denise Stanton, Mark Twain Elementary; Christian Byrd, Marek Elementary; and LaShel Rowton, Disney Elementary.

Secondary finalists Ernest Parker, Rodeo Palms JH; Vickie Koehler, RISE Academy; Rachel Easley, Iowa Colony HS; Mary Stimson, Alvin HS; and Natalie David, Alvin JH.

A committee made up of community leaders and district administrators met this week for in-person interviews with the candidates and will determine the district Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year.

The winners will be announced at the Employee Recognition Ceremony on May 9 at Iowa Colony High School. The two chosen will go on to represent Alvin ISD at the Region 4 Teacher of the Year competition

The campus has been piloting a 2 lane car rider line to help move the line faster. Thank you for your patience as we have implemented this process.

On Tuesday, September 26th and Thursday, September 28th, Ms. Baldwin hosted the first Parent/Principal Partnership Meeting for the school year focused on Tools for parents and Title I. If you were unable to attend the meeting, click the picture below to access the presentation.

Is your student looking for a way to get involved at RPJH? Check out all the clubs and organizations that are offered at Rodeo Palms JH.

Please click the graphic below to access the information shared at our back to school parent meeting.