The Beck Paw Print

Parents! Have you seen a teacher or staff member go above and beyond to help you or your child?

Now’s your chance to thank them. Use the link below to submit a teacher/staff recognition form to thank him/her for the support.

Students! Do you have a teacher that spends extra time to help you understand your work? Is there a staff member that makes your day better? Tell them about it! Use the link to recognize a teacher or staff member that has helped you.

https://forms.gle/USjXSvmv5rdYSFjy5

To ensure student safety, Katy ISD screens online activity whenever students are logged into district accounts, whether utilizing a district-issued Chromebook or personal device. Katy ISD has recently switched its online screening filter from Content Keeper to GoGuardian Beacon services as part of our school’s broader district device screening process.

Kay ISD's Partners in Education invites you to bring hope to families in need this holiday season through our Food for Families campaign. Katy ISD campuses identify students in need, and with support from our community, Partners in Education provides grocery gift cards and a heartfelt note. Each gift is personally delivered by a campus staff member, reminding students that their Katy ISD family cares.

Every contribution makes a difference. Please donate by December 10 through Katy ISD Pay "N" Go or by check payable to "Katy ISD Food for Families" mailed to Partners in Education, Katy ISD ESC, 6301 South Stadium Lane, Katy, TX 77494

Dear 7th and 8th Grade Parents and Guardians,

Your 7th or 8th grade student is invited to join us on the 2026 Close Up Trip! Close Up is a non-profit organization that runs historical student trips all over the country and has been partnered with Katy ISD for over 20 years with their Founding of a Nation Program.

This program allows our students to experience firsthand the places and history behind some of the nation's most iconic places and people, including Williamsburg, Mt. Vernon, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia.

It is a fun and engaging experience for our students that supports what they learn in 8th grade U.S. History!

This year’s trip will take place May 25-29, 2026. This program is only for Katy ISD 7th and 8th grade students and is capped at the first 250 students in Katy ISD who submit their deposit to save their spot for this awesome trip. Deposits are due by October 30th. This year is the first time the trip has been open to both 7th and 8th graders, so spots may fill up fast!

Attached is a program overview, and more information can be found on their website at www.CloseUp.org .

Please contact the campus sponsor, Alyssa Sager, for additional information and to sign up your student. Her email is AlyssaRSager@katyisd.org.

We hope that you will consider allowing your student to participate in this trip!

-BJH

Sora Reading Challenge

Our online reading platform is growing by the day! Students are encouraged to check out eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines in our Sora reading app. The library will offer different Sora reading challenges throughout the year for students to participate. Get reading today!

Book Fair is Coming Soon!

Monday, October 27 - Thursday, October 30

BJH Book Fair Home Page

Create an eWallet today so that your child can easily shop at our fair! Share your child’s eWallet link with friends and family. eWallet Instructions Video

The district is going CASHLESS this school year!

Accepted forms of payment: Scholastic eWallet and/or physical credit cards/debit cards.

TEACHER APPRECIATION at our fair!

Let’s shower our teachers with #bookjoy by adding to their eWallets below!

Teacher eWallet list: Help teachers shop the fair and add books to their classroom libraries!

Book Fair Flyer - English Spanish (Note: Not all titles will be available at our fair. Please refer to your child’s wishlist that they will create during our Book Fair Previews.)

Thank you for supporting our school and reading!

Dear families,

We’re thrilled to share that we’re heading to the Galápagos Islands in Summer 2027, and we’d love for your student to join us!

This is an incredible opportunity for students to explore new places, experience different cultures, and gain lifelong skills like independence and confidence. I’ll be sharing all the details, including what we’ll see and do, hands-on learning activities, academic opportunities, trip costs, and how to secure a spot at our informational meeting.

👉 RSVP here to join us: https://rsvp.eftours.com/7actv7u

We’ll also open enrollment during the meeting—spots are limited, and I would love to help you secure this experience for your child.

In the meantime, please visit EF’s website to get answers to common parent questions. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner, and they have 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably.

I hope to see you there and look forward to sharing how this trip can be a powerful and unforgettable chapter in your child’s life!

Best,
Maria Kelly

Please note this is a non-school sponsored trip.

Fall has arrived! Time to show our love for the Beck staff by stocking the lounge with all their seasonal favorites! Shop our Beck PTA Amazon wishlist for easy delivery. https://tinyurl.com/BeckLounge

For questions about Stock the Lounge or to get involved with Beck hospitality events, contact Anna at BeckHospitality@gmail.com

Report An Absences Here preferably before 10 AM

• ​Absences/tardies - All tardies/absences are unexcused unless accompanied by: 1) a doctor's note for a healthcare appointment; 2) a parent's note, phone call or completed online absence form explaining your student's tardy/absence (reason must be i​n accordance with District Policy for excused reasons).

​Early Dismissals/Checking Your Student Out

• Last Check Out Time is 3:30 PM - No Exceptions
• Early Dismissals - You MUST present a picture ID when checking out your student, no photocopies or screenshots accepted.
• Please allow 10 minutes for us to pull your student from class.
• The only one allowed to pick up a student is the Parent/Guardian or Emergency Contacts on file in HAC.

Doctor's Excuse Notes:

• Please Send Doctors notes in with your student if at all possible
• You may send scanned Doctor's notes to the school attendance clerk: amandabullis@katyisd.org

SPEAKUP ANONYMOUS REPORTING APP

SpeakUP is the anonymous reporting platform that students, parents, and patrons can use to report safety concerns, bullying, threats of violence, drug use, as well as any other concerns related to student physical or mental health. SpeakUP is available for download in the Apple Store or Google Play. It is also available on all District websites, computers and District devices. SpeakUP provides an opportunity for the Katy ISD community to anonymously provide valuable information to District administration and law enforcement that will help keep our students safe.

TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
Family Technology Resources & Support - Great information and orientation for district technology and how to receive support.
Password Self Service Tool - Using this tool, you can retrieve your username and/or reset your password using a verification code.
MyKaty Cloud - Portal for all district applications including HAC and Canvas.

Dan DeYoung - Assistant Principal - 6th Grade

Gabe Lopez - Assistant Principal 7th Grade

Felicia Hull - Assistant Principal - 8th Grade

Kendall Craven - Counselor - 6th Grade

Rebekah Jernberg - Counselor - 7th Grade

Emily Golden - Counselor - 8th Grade

Website: https://www.katyisd.org/BJH
Location: Rodger and Ellen Beck Junior High School, South Fry Road, Katy, TX, USA
Phone: (281)237-3300