Permenter Longhorn Check In

I hope everyone has the opportunity to rest during this 3 day Labor Day weekend. As we pause, please also take this time to check with your scholar concerning their adjustment to the new school year. I will be doing the same and here are some of my reflections.

• Our campus showed academic growth on the spring 2023 administration of the STAAR test in the majority of the tested subjects. Some areas indicated double digit growth.
• We developed one way hallways to improve safety measures during passing periods.
• We intentionally recruited quality teachers to instruct our scholars.
• We had a group of scholars selected to participate in a focus group with a consulting firm for the sake of long-range planning for our district. They represented our campus well and were very impressive.
• We began the year with intentional focus to the social emotional needs of our scholars. Our counselors have been working on strategic partnerships to assist our scholars. One of which is the UNT Talent Search program. This will be launching soon - stay tuned!
• With the help of our All Pro Dads and CHISD Security & Police Department, we have made adjustments to our morning drop off routines. This is an intentional effort to improve safety measures.

Last week all scholars were supposed to take the NWEA Map tests. However, not all scholars were able to test because they do not possess a Chromebook or they were absent. If you owe fees for lost or damaged Chromebooks, please take care of those fees. Your scholar's academic success and productivity is heavily dependent on this very important instructional tool.

It is imperative that all scholars bring their charged Chromebooks with them daily. We need all scholars present, on time, focused and committed to their personal scholastic achievement.

• All CHISD schools will be closed Monday, September 4th in observance of Labor Day.
• Thank you for joining us for our Secondary Meet the Teacher Night on August 29th. Please remember to follow up with your scholar's teachers if you need more specific dialogue and time to discuss concerns.
• Please make note that all middle school scholars must wear their ID badges to all CHISD athletic functions and be accompanied by their parents/guardians. This does not include one adult accompanying different scholars that they do not serve as their parent/guardian.
• If your scholar started the school year with an unnatural hair color (blue, pink, bright red, orange, etc.) they have until October 5th to correct it and get the color within CHISD dress code.
• CHISD has added a Voter-Approved Tax Rate Election (VATRE) to the November 7th Ballot. Please click here to learn amore information about the proposed VATRE and important voter registration guidelines and deadlines.
• Families are financially responsible for lost or damaged Chromebooks. Insurance is available and worth the investment. Click here to learn more information and sign up for insurance for your scholar's Chromebook.
• Please make note of upcoming events for the month of September.

Faithfully,

Dr. Lemons

Principal, Permenter Middle School

Parties wishing to contact an administrator regarding a specific teacher or student are encouraged to resolve the matter by following the steps below:

Step One: Contact the teacher and have a meeting/phone conference

Step Two: Contact the appropriate assistant principal: Mr. Linthecum (all of 6th Grade and 7th Grade last name M-Z) or Mrs. Dawn (all of 8th Grade and 7th Grade last name A-L) or Grade Level Counselor (schedule/grades/mental health/academic advisement)

Step Three: Contact the Building Principal (if a school-wide concern, this becomes step one)

Need to know your scholar's STAAR Scores? Use the following steps to see them.

• Sign into Skyward

• View to banner on the left side of the screen

• Click on Portfolio

• Click on TSDS ID link

• 10 digit code will be provided

• Go to Texas Assessment.gov

• https://www.texasassessment.gov

• Scroll down to Information and Support

• Click on “How do I look up my access code”?

• Type in the 10 digit TSDS ID number as well as the other required information about the scholar and push search

• An access code will be generated, click log in

• Type in the required information and proceed with reviewing your scholar’s scores

Parents are not allowed to bring their scholars lunch to secondary campuses in CHISD including Permenter Middle School. No deliveries of any kind will be accepted: Uber Eats, Door Dash, family members, etc. Additionally, scholars may not have guests for lunch.

• Permenter lunch menu for the week of September 5th - 8th

Email: katrina.lemons@chisd.net
Website: www.chisd.net/pms
Location: 431 W Parkerville Rd, Cedar Hill, TX 75104, USA
Phone: 972.291.5270
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chisdpermenter
Twitter: @PermenterCH