Roadrunner Revue
May 3, 2026
JDA Families,
As we continue closing out the school year with Intentional Impact by Design, our focus remains on strong systems, clear expectations, and finishing the year the right way. We appreciate your continued partnership in supporting your student and our campus.
Starting Monday, May 4th, backpacks will not be allowed on campus. This is an important step in maintaining a safe and focused environment for all students . Students may bring a lunch box, and any purse or small bag is permitted as long as it is no larger than 6” x 9”. In addition, every student is expected to wear their ID around their neck at all times—not in a pocket or bag, but visible and accessible.
Many of you may have also begun receiving notifications that your student is in danger of failing for the year and may need to attend summer school. While we want to keep you informed, we also want to reassure you—the grand majority of these students can absolutely still pass for the year. This is the time to lean in, not pull back. Students should be:
- Completing all missing assignments
- Attending tutorials for support and re-teach
- Working toward mastery on assignments they struggled with
Every day matters, and with focus and effort, students can still finish strong.
This week is also Teacher Appreciation Week, and we would love your help celebrating our incredible staff. Whether it’s a kind note, a snack, or a shoutout, your support goes a long way in recognizing the impact our teachers have on students each day.
Looking ahead, Field Day is on May 15th, and we are currently running a behavior campaign through that date. Student participation will be leveled based on behavior, including tardies, minor violations, and referrals. This is a great opportunity for students to stay focused and make positive choices. Concessions will be available, and JDA Cards can be used.
We are also wrapping up end-of-year MAP testing, and this data is critical as we plan for next year. Students who meet their growth goals will earn 5 JDA Cards. Please encourage your student to take these assessments seriously, as they directly impact the interventions and enrichment opportunities we provide moving forward.
We are in the final stretch, and together, we will finish strong. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in making JDA a place where every student can thrive.
If you have any questions, feedback, or need support, please don’t hesitate to reach out:
https://forms.office.com/r/9TiHjsrAbB 💙❤️
Mrs. Jimenez
Contact Mrs. Menchaca at xandria.menchaca@killeenisd.org to sign up for the listed dates.
Next Saturday School- May 9
Our academic counselor and parent liaison have been reaching out to the community to find professions to showcase to our 7th and 8th graders. If you know of anyone who would like to participate please share with them this flyer and have them reach out to the emails listed. There's really no limit on what kind of professions as there is already a wide range scheduled to come.
💙❤️ JDA Families — Let’s Celebrate Our Teachers! ❤️💙
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4–8, and we’d love your help showing our teachers how much they mean to us!
Here’s how you can help:
🧃 Fill the Fridge
📅 Donations: May 1–May 8
Send snacks, drinks, sweets, or even a Walmart/DoorDash delivery! Just let us know it is for Teacher Appreciation Week.
💌 Write a Note
A quick message of appreciation can make a teacher’s entire week!
🌟 Shout Them Out!
Submit a message and we’ll feature it on social media:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/kbTydLxrQ9
Our teachers pour into students daily, building Character, Communication, and success—let’s show them how much we appreciate their impact!
📣 JDA Families — We Need Your Voice!
We are asking ALL families to complete TWO important surveys to help us grow and improve for next year 💙
👉 Title I Parent & Family Engagement Survey
👉 Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) Family Survey
Why both?
• Helps us strengthen communication & relationships
• Shapes next year’s plans and supports
• Ensures your voice is part of our decisions
✨ We are being intentional with your time—one message, two quick surveys, real impact.
✨Counselor Corner✨
April's Character Trait: Perseverance
Give extra effort to make it through to the end.
This month we are continuing to encourage students to work hard and stay determined. We are proud to partner with you in recognizing your child’s progress toward their goals, both big and small! As they keep building perseverance, they are learning how to push through challenges and grow from setbacks. This week, keep an eye out for opportunities to reinforce and model the power of perseverance at home.
EXCEL: Winning Over Weeds
This Spring, plant a garden as a family. It can be big or small! Discuss the daily commitment needed to help this garden grow and the patience necessary as you wait for the final product. Weed this garden together and as you do, discuss how this garden is like many challenges in life. Perseverance helps us to win over weeds!
COVERSATION STARTERS:
JDA Middle School
JDA Middle School Roadrunners
Dr. Jimmie Don Aycock Middle School
Killeen Independent School District
https://www.killeenisd.org/jda
Receptionist (254) 336-3300
Parent Liaison (254) 336-3329
Attendance (254) 336-3314
Nurse (254) 336-3312
Student Support Center (254) 336-3304