Communities In Schools Mexia Junior High

06/21/2022

This week we will be working on STEM activities!

Here are some that you and your family can try at home! I like the seed bombs STEM project using recycled paper.

What is your favorite?

https://www.steampoweredfamily.com/summer-stem-activities/

06/14/2022

Good Morning MJH-CIS Students and Parents!

Here is what we've got going on in Summer School:

Our students are receiving information on safety protocol during summer's high heat index. We are only in June and experiencing heat advisories, so please make sure you and your family stay safe when participating in outside activities.

Students will receive popsicles on Wednesday to beat the heat and a snack and drink with safety information on Thursday. Please be sure to bring back your signed CIS forms.

06/09/2022

This month is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness.
https://www.alz.org/abam/overview.asp

It is also PRIDE month
https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/lgbtq-pride-month-2022/

Get out there, get involved, and show your support for these causes!

Each June, we come together as an organization to celebrate Pride Month, reflect on the LGBTQ+ communities’ advancements and recognize their achievements. We also acknowledge their ongoing struggle for health […]

06/01/2022

Communities In Schools wants to continue to spread awareness and help students keep themselves safe. Especially over the Summer when they are not in school.

Parents and Students: Here is some information about E-Cigarettes' and Vapes to help students and families understand the risks associated with it.

https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/pdfs/OSH-E-Cigarettes-and-Youth-What-Parents-Need-to-Know-508.pdf

05/31/2022

Welcome Students!

Your Communities In Schools will be with you during Summer School.

We will have a couple of events this Summer. I will make sure you guys get that information.

05/19/2022

Your last day of school is right around the corner. Although, our last day is different, I will miss just the same. I am so proud of every single one of you and I love you so much.

Remember to keep shining your light, treat others how you would want to be treated, be an upstander and speak up for those who cannot, and remember to believe in yourself and encourage others.

There is only one YOU, so do not let others influence your thoughts, morals, or values.

Be in a position to grow and learn from mistakes made.

For my 8th graders, It has been SO incredibly hard to let you go. I know you are off to bigger and better things. You will also have a new site coordinator to support you. Mr. Dowell pours his heart and soul into assisting students, so you are in good hands.

I am always available through email and Google Classroom during the Summer. Be sure to look out for two events happening during Summer!

STEM Activity Camp at the High School
Big Fish Little Fish - Meeting your new CIS coordinator and High School Tour

I will make sure 8th graders have this information before the events take place.

05/12/2022

Great Job on Testing MJH/CIS Students!

I thought I would share what academic support our students are working on today:

7 Ways to Prevent Summer Learning Loss

1. Make Time for Learning

All you need is 15-30 minutes of your day

-Use the Public Library
-Museums
-Create a Summer Book Club (maybe you can meet at the public library)

2. Improve Reading and Spelling Skills

-Use flash cards for new vocabulary you want to learn
-Choose words from a dictionary
-Create a game ( Write words on a beach ball and each friend spell and define the word)
-Read a new book
-Use board games, card games, computer games that promote reading and spelling

3. Develop Math Skills

Try new and challenging math problems

-Use IXL
-Computer/Smart Phone Math Games
-Workbook

4. Reading Comprehension

-Characters on a Roll
-IXL
-https://scienceandliteracy.org/reading-comprehension-activities-for-middle-school/

5. Grammar

-Crossword puzzles
-Words with Friends
-Scrabble

6. Creative Writing

-Journaling
-Choose a writing prompt online
-Scrapbook: create images by cutting magazine or using real photos, decorate the page with stickers or whatever you want and write a small paragraph for it

7. Specific Skills
-15-30 mins of the activity chosen
-Computer games, board games, card games
-Workbooks
-STEM Activities
-https://stemgeek.com/fun-stem-activities-for-middle-school/

05/10/2022

Dear MJH/CIS students,

05/09/2022

May 8th- Sunday

MJH/CIS wants to wish all the moms out there a Happy Mother's Day! Thank you for everything you do for our students.

04/25/2022

April is Autism Awareness and Child Abuse Prevention Month. We will be posting information until the end of April.

04/21/2022

MJH CIS Students and Families!

Do not forget about FINE ARTS NIGHT at the High School doors open at 5:30pm. There will be concessions and MJH/MHS will be raising money for the Eldridge Family.

Come see us, enjoy the art and Blackcat band!

04/18/2022

Staff Development Day for MJH CIS Students