Hawk Pride News

Hello HJH families,

We have some more STAAR Test coming up for our 8th grade Hawks next week! Please continue to to encourage your child to do their best on these assessments.

This week, students have voted on a "Last Day of School" Shirt design and a name for the new mascot! The mascot and their name will be reveal on Friday (4/17) at that the Hawk PTO Skate Night at Alvin Skate N Party! The cost to skate is $14 and includes entry and skate rental. The doors open at 8pm and the event ends at 11pm. Students are free to arrive and leave at their parents discretion.

Mr. Teal will be there skating with several Harby Staff, so come out and challenge them to a race!

Sincerely,

William "Randy" Teal

Principal of Harby Jr High

We have let student know that any student that brings or breaks confetti eggs on campus will be assigned in school suspension. Please make sure our students are aware of this expectation and help us maintain the educational environment by preventing these types of campus disruptions. If yo uhave questions, please reach out to any of the administrators on campus.

Just a reminder that students enter the building at 8:05am. Any student that is dropped off before that time is not being supervised as staff are not on duty yet. Students should dropped off in the car rider line, not in the parking lot. If a parent needs to enter the front office, they should park in the parking lot and not leave their vehicle parked in the car rider line.

Thank you for your support.

We have had an influx of students bringing collectables cards, trading sports cards, and Pokemon cards to campus over the past weeks. While we are excited to see students sharing their hobbies and interests, we have put some guidelines in place for students.

• No selling or trading cards - This rule is based on two factors, first is that we don't allow any student to sell items on campus. The second reason is that students don't always know the value of their cards.
• Students keep up with their cards - We letting students know it is their responsibility to keep up with their belongings.
• If these items become a distraction during, we will hold on to them until the end of the day.

If you know your student has valuable or important collectables or cards of any type, it is best to have them leave them at home. If you have any questions, please email wteal@alvinisd.net.

📅Campus Events & Reminders

• Monday: HJH Boys Tennis VS. Caffey JH at Alvin High School
• Tuesday: 8th grade Social Studies STAAR (partial shutdown) HJH Girls Tennis VS. Manvel JH at Manvel High School
• Wednesday: Regular day, Girls Tennis vs Caffey JH at Alvin High School, make up testing
• Thursday: 8th grade Science STAAR TEST (partial campus shut down)
• Friday: Regular Day, HAWK PTO SKATE NIGHT & Mascot Reveal! 8pm-11pm at Alvin Skate N Party

First Pathways is a great free resource for parents looking for simple, engaging ways to support their child’s development through play!

First Pathways provides fun, interactive activities designed to help children build strong brain connections from birth to age 8. The activities use common household items, so they’re easy to do at home, in the car, or anywhere you have a few minutes to play together.

How It Works:

• Choose your child’s age group
• Spin the activity wheel to get a new game idea
• Watch short videos that show other families playing the same activities
• Learn how each activity strengthens important brain pathways

Provides quick, easy ideas for playful learning, including options for children with diverse learning needs, such as those who were born prematurely or have neurological differences.

Check it out at www.firstpathwaysgame.com and have fun exploring new ways to play and learn together! 🎉

Navigating special education can feel overwhelming, especially if it’s new to your family. This quick guide explains the basics, your child’s rights, and important protections in the process. Remember, the school must get your permission before evaluating your child, and choosing special education services is always your decision. Click here to learn more.

Alvin ISD is exploring the possibility of offering new language courses, including American Sign Language (ASL), at the high school level. Your input will help us understand the interests and needs of our families. This survey takes less than 2 minutes to complete. Thank you in advance for your help!

Click the link or use the QR Code to share your feedback → Future World Language Options – Community Interest Survey

Communities In Schools (CIS) at GW Harby Junior High is proud to support not only our students, but their families as well. Our mission is to surround students with a strong community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

CIS provides a wide range of services designed to meet real needs and create meaningful opportunities, including:

• Supportive Guidance
• Academic Support
• Enrichment Activities
• Health and Human Services
• Parent and Family Engagement
• College and Career Readiness

In addition, CIS hosts lunch groups that focus on social skills, encouragement, self‑esteem building, and providing a safe space for students to connect with peers while participating in engaging activities.

If you would like to enroll your student, please visit the link below and complete the parental consent form.

Johnnie La Quay

Site Coordinator

jlaquay@alvinisd.net or jblaquay@cistxjv.org.

Parents, check out the workshops Alvin ISD is offering to support you and your students’ success!

Available in English & Spanish – don’t miss out!

We are excited to share that Harby Jr High has grown on the TEA Accountability scale from a C in 2024 to a B in 2025! Additionally, we received a Distinction for being in the Top 25% of school for Comparative Academic Growth! We are proud of our students, we are proud of our teachers, and we are appreciative of all the supportive parents & guardians! We are looking forward to continuing this success through effective first instruction, formative assessments, and proactive plans to address deficits. Let's Go, Hawks!

Lock in your student's yearbook now by pre-ordering. Yearbooks are $40 and there are options for personalization and signing packages. Click the link to select your choice.