Greeting CJH Families,

Happy New Year! We are excited to begin a fresh semester and ready to work hard as we approach testing season. The spring brings several testing and intervention opportunities to help measure student growth and identify areas where additional support is needed.

During January, students will take their Middle of the Year (MOY) MAP tests in math, English language arts, and science. These results will be compared to their Beginning of the Year (BOY) MAP tests to measure progress. Additionally, all 8th-grade students will take the TSI (Texas Success Initiative) reading test, and our 8th-grade Algebra I students will take the TSI math test. The TSI is designed to assess college and career readiness.

Please note that we will have school every Friday in January. Toward the end of the month, you can expect to receive updated intervention letters. We ask for your help in encouraging students to perform their best on these assessments, as the results will guide us in determining the level of support each student may need. Support opportunities include Intervention Fridays, WIN Time during the school day, and tutorials before and after school.

We’d like to emphasize that even students who are passing their classes or performing well on tests can benefit from additional support to ensure they reach their maximum potential. Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we work together to help our students succeed!

On Thursday, December 12th, Connally Junior High hosted its 3rd Annual STEM Night!

This engaging family event celebrated science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) with hands-on activities, exciting exhibits, and opportunities to explore how STEM applies to everyday life and future careers. On a junior high campus, STEM education provides students with opportunities to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. By integrating these disciplines, students gain real-world experiences that prepare them for high school, college, and beyond.

The evening featured an incredible lineup of student projects, teacher-led activities, and partnerships with local organizations and businesses. Families enjoyed a fun-filled night with opportunities to win prizes, explore exhibits, and even relax in the Badcat Extreme Mobile Gaming Truck, a highlight of the event. To top it off, food trucks were on-site, offering delicious and unique dinner options for everyone to enjoy.

We were proud to showcase partnerships with the following organizations and businesses:

• TSTC Digital Media

• Badcat Extreme Mobile Gaming

• Figley Creative

• Seen and Loved Studios

• Wild Designs 3D Printing

• Cameron Park Zoo

• Baylor University Cyber Range

• Fallas Autonation

• Region 12 STEM

• Central Texas Astronomical Society

• Brazos River Authority

A huge thank you to all of our students, staff, families, and community partners who made STEM Night a success! Events like these highlight the importance of family engagement in education while inspiring our students to explore new ideas, embrace creativity, and dream big.

We look forward to seeing you at our next event!

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We are thrilled to extend an invitation for guardians and siblings to join their student for lunch at Connally Junior High! Sharing a meal with your child is a wonderful opportunity to engage with their school experience and create lasting memories.

To ensure a smooth and enjoyable visit for everyone, please note the following guidelines:

• Call Ahead: Please inform the school of your visit by calling us at 254-296-7700 by 9:30 AM on the day you plan to join your child for lunch.

• Visit Schedule: To accommodate everyone comfortably, we ask that you follow the schedule below based on the first letter of your child’s last name:

  • A-F: Mondays

  • G-M: Tuesdays

  • N-S: Wednesdays

  • T-Z: Thursdays

We look forward to welcoming you to our school and hope you enjoy this time with your child.

Connally Junior High requires that all parents or guardians escort and chaperone their children to all Connally ISD activities, including athletic games at both the junior high and high school levels. Junior high school students (grades 6-8) must not be dropped off at any event without an accompanying adult present 100% of the time during the event or for the entire duration that their child is present.

January 9th - Basketball vs. Gatesville Boys away/ Girls Home; 5:00pm

January 16- Basketball vs. Robinson Boys away/ Girls Home; 5:00pm

At Connally Junior High School, we value your partnership in your child’s education. This year, we introduced the Carnegie Math curriculum, which focuses on building critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and real-world applications for math. As we continue to refine and improve how we implement this program, your feedback is incredibly important to us.

We’ve attached a short survey to gather your thoughts about the curriculum and its impact on your child’s learning experience. Your input will help us better understand what’s working well and where we can make adjustments to ensure student success.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey by January 6th. Thank you for your time and for being an integral part of our school community!

Carnegie Math Survey