IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE - Judson ISD

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

 Judson Independent School District

IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE DEAR JUDSON ISD FAMILY:
Superintendent Search: Staff and
Community Input I hope you had a great weekend with family and friends!
Love is in the air! Yours truly, The Legacy!
February is CTE Month On Friday, I was grateful to attend the Judson Education
Hall of Honor Foundation Gala. Events like this are critical in building
What's Happening Around Judson ISD relationships with district and community leaders, and getting
Charles Ford: A Judson ISD Music Teacher their support for our students, teachers, and staff.
Who More Than Makes the Grade
Dads' Day to Read at Copperfield ES
 Lexie Greathouse, the Executive Director of the Foundation,
Judson ISD Pre-K Program Information for
 said preliminary numbers show that we broke records! Thank
2023-2024
 you to all community members and district staff who attended
Go Public Night with the San Antonio Spurs!
 the Gala and donated - at the end of the day, it goes back to
February Employee of the Month
 our students and staff through scholarships and grants.
Join Us To Learn About Standard Response
Protocol
Mammograms That Come To U Please take some time to read through the Monday Message to
What's Happening Around Judson ISD see all the great things that are going on in the district. Thank
Do You Know How School Bonds Work? you all for what you do for our students.
JEF Scholarships Now Open!

 Dr. Rob Fields
Upcoming Events Around Judson ISD

 For more news and information about Judson ISD visit us on the web at

 www.judsonisd.org

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH: STAFF AND COMMUNITY INPUT
The Judson ISD Board of Trustees values the input of this community. They encourage all JISD
stakeholders to be involved in developing a profile of the leadership qualities desired in the
next JISD superintendent.

The Board invites all members of the JISD community to
share their input through an anonymous survey available
here. https://hyasurvey.com/JudsonISD

This survey ensures all stakeholders have the opportunity
to be a part of the search process and provide valuable
feedback about the future of Judson ISD. The survey will
close this Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

Click here for more information about the Judson ISD Superintendent search process.

Stakeholder Focus Group Meetings:
The Focus Groups and Open Forums will be facilitated by a member of our consultant firm. The
times and dates are listed below. Even though some focus groups have a specific set of people
listed, all stakeholders may attend any meeting that fits in your schedule.

 Monday, February 20 Tuesday, February 21
 ERC and Kitty Hawk ERC and Metzger

LOVE IS IN THE AIR! YOURS TRULY, THE LEGACY!
The Wagner High School Yearbook, the Legacy, spent the past two months planning a special
Valentine's Day gift for every student and staff member at Wagner High School.

Over 3,000 hearts cover the hall at WHS, with each student's and staff member's name to make
sure everyone felt loved this Valentine's season.

An act of true love!

 For more news and information about Judson ISD visit us on the web at

 www.judsonisd.org

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

FEBRUARY IS CTE MONTH
February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month where we recognize the value of CTE
programs in a student's educational experience and the achievements and accomplishments of
CTE programs across the country. Judson ISD is immensely proud of our comprehensive CTE
programs that support student future readiness with courses providing clear direction to
pursue high-demand, post-secondary opportunities, whether that's a college education,
joining the military, or entering the workforce.

CTE celebrates students’ individual areas of
strength, giving them the ability to see
different opportunities in careers that they
might not have ever considered. One of the
many wonderful things about CTE courses is
that they allow students to take classes that
really match their interests and talents.

Judson ISD CTE programs offer a sequence of
courses that align with challenging academic
standards and relevant technical knowledge
and skills. CTE student experiences range
from classroom learning to certification programs to work-based learning opportunities
outside the classroom as well as participation in student leadership organizations.

CTE allows students to use academic knowledge and problem-solving skills while acquiring
specific occupation skills as part of their high school curriculum. Judson ISD high school
students can choose from CTE course pathways such as construction, welding, healthcare,
culinary arts, design and multimedia arts, biomedical science, teaching and training, business
 management and marketing, animal science, law
 enforcement and legal studies, cosmetology,
 automotive technology, digital communications, and
 engineering. Many of these programs also provide the
 opportunity for students to earn industry based
 certifications which can lead to internships and
 employment opportunities. In addition, through
 participation in Career and Technical Student
 Organizations (CTSO), students can gain leadership
 experience, learn teamwork and the importance of
 community service. Judson ISD offers CTE courses at
 Wagner, Veterans Memorial, and Judson High School
 and currently has ninety-seven CTE teachers in the
 district with a wide range of experience and industry
 knowledge.

 For more news and information about Judson ISD visit us on the web at

 www.judsonisd.org

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

FEBRUARY IS CTE MONTH CONTINUED...
Judson ISD would like to thank all our CTE teachers for all they do every day to significantly
impact our students. Because of the fantastic CTE teachers, Judson ISD can provide relevant
and inspiring course opportunities through CTE which produce future-ready graduates and
the ability for our students to follow their individual hopes and dreams.

For more information regarding CTE, please feel free to contact our CTE Director, Dr.
Michaela Steele, at msteele@judsonisd.org. In addition, you can see more information about
our CTE programs on the Judson ISD website at the Career and Technical Education webpage!

HALL OF HONOR
The Judson ISD Hall of Honor Recognition Program acknowledges those who have achieved
and reflected a positive example and embody the spirit of Judson ISD. Being a part of the
Judson ISD Hall of Honor is one of our highest tributes. Inductees have used their talents and
abilities to overcome challenges and obstacles to achieve excellence in either the world of
athletics or in a civic sense as contributors in our society. These individuals give back to our
community and unequivocally represent Judson ISD in the most honorable ways.

District employees and the community may nominate
someone they feel lives out the integrity and L ETIC & CIV
accomplishments of being a member of the Judson ISD TH IC
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Hall of Honor. A person can enter the Hall of Honor as
an Athletic or Civic inductee. Individuals or teams
 HALL OF
selected to be inducted into the Judson ISD Hall of
Honor were announced and celebrated at the annual
Judson Education Foundation Gala this past Friday. Honor
Our website lets you learn more about this year's
Judson ISD Hall of Honor inductees. EX
 CELLENCE
View Judson Education Foundation Gala photo album.

 For more news and information about Judson ISD visit us on the web at

 www.judsonisd.org

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

 WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND JUDSON ISD

 LET’S RODEO!
 Samantha from Wortham Oaks Elementary's Ms.
Maldonado's PK-4 class representing WOW
Spirit at the San Antonio Rodeo - Mutton Bustin'.

 STATE CHAMPS
 Congratulations, Judson ISD - Athletics
 Wrestling STATE CHAMPIONS!
 Samaria Barnett, 2nd place, Judson HS
 Xander Salcido, 6th place, Veterans Memorial HS
 Torrance Adkins, 5th place, Veterans Memorial HS

 Amazing job student-athletes, coaches and team!

 ENGINEERING BALLOON DESIGN
Sudents at Hopkins Elementary communicate
and collaborate with each other using the
engineering design process to build a balloon
powered car. AE-GT teacher Kai Novotny leads a
fun experience to enhance learning for kinetic
and potential energy.

 For more news and information about Judson ISD visit us on the web at

 www.judsonisd.org

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

CHARLES FORD: A JUDSON ISD MUSIC TEACHER WHO MORE
THAN MAKES THE GRADE
A primary focus for the Judson Education Foundation is to give teaching grants to innovative
educators in the district. One who immediately stood out was Charles Ford, a music teacher at
Park Village Blended Learning Academy in Judson ISD. He recently received his second grant
from the foundation because of the vision he has for his students.

“During his interview, he spoke about how music inspires students in a multitude of different
ways. Not just in his classroom, but how the music can affect the students at home, and when
they’re participating in sports activities,” said Lexie Greathouse, Executive Director of the
Judson Education Foundation. “These things that Mr. Ford is doing for his students are exactly
what the foundation looks for.”

Learn more about Mr. Ford and his vision to bring music into everyday learning.

 For more news and information about Judson ISD visit us on the web at

 www.judsonisd.org

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

 DADS' DAY TO READ AT
 Copperfield Elementary
 At Copperfield Elementary dads, granddads, uncles, and brothers were invited to come read
 aloud to Bobcat classrooms for the Share the Love of Reading event.

 Approximately 30 men met in the Copperfield library on Friday morning to grab a book and
then ventured on to their students’ classrooms where they shared a story with their child and
 the students in their child’s class.

 Principal Sheri Wrather gave a special "thank you" to the dads while they enjoyed coffee and
 donuts and prepared them for their storytelling experience.

"It is important that students of all ages get read aloud to and even more important to see men
 doing the reading," librarian Nikki Polk said.

 The students were overjoyed to have guest readers in their classes and the dads felt like
 celebrities. They left saying they can’t wait ‘til the next opportunity to come and be a part of
 the Copperfield community!

 For more news and information about Judson ISD visit us on the web at

 www.judsonisd.org

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

 JUDSON ISD PRE-K PROGRAM INFORMATION FOR 2023-2024
 After an extensive program review, the district has redefined the JISD PreK program and
 district eligibility guidelines to align with the state guidelines for the 2023-24 school year.
 Judson ISD will continue to offer PreK3 as a half-day program for eligible PreK3 students who
 live within the Judson ISD attendance zones. Judson ISD will continue to offer full-day
 programming for eligible PreK4 students.

 Pre-K 3 &4 Information for Judson ISD Employees - As an additional benefit for Judson ISD
 employees, Judson ISD staff with PreK3 children who meet eligibility criteria may register to
 attend Pre-K 3 & 4 at no charge. Judson ISD staff with Pre-K 3 & 4 children who do not meet
 the eligibility requirement may opt to participate in the half-day program for a tuition fee of
 $2,000 for the year. This will be deducted directly from the paycheck in 10 installments of
 $200 beginning in August.

 With the changes to our PreK programs, we are
 offering a few staff and parent Q&A sessions.

 February 21 at Elolf SA: Staff at 3:30, Parents at
 5:00

 February 23 at Park Village BLA: Staff at 3:30,
 Parents at 5:00

 Please visit our website for more information on Pre-
 K 3 & 4 Programs.

 GO PUBLIC NIGHT WITH THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS!
Celebrating San Antonio-area’s Independent
School Districts, Judson ISD is inviting you to Go
Public Night with the Spurs on Saturday, March 4,
at 7pm! Go Public will donate $5/ticket sold to
the Judson Education Foundation. Ticket
purchasers will select their district at checkout.
 The first 300 tickets sold get access to the
 post-game free throw
 Random drawings for the Spurs Fan Tunnel
 Experience
 All tickets purchased get a 50th Anniversary
 Tim Duncan Bobblehead

Purchase your tickets today!

 For more news and information about Judson ISD visit us on the web at

 www.judsonisd.org

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

 February
 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
The first thing the Coronado Village Elementary Principal Erika Garza said about Mrs. Topsy Thomas
 was, “she lights up a room when she walks in it.” She could not have been more spot-on!

 Thomas is the February Employee of the Month and she was over the moon about it, giving everyone
 within reach gigantic hugs and lighting up the room as promised!

 She is a relatively new addition to Coronado Village Elementary, joining them as the teacher in the
 Behavioral Academic Classroom. But, it didn’t take long for her to make an impact at CVE.

 “Rarely do you see an individual faced with such a diverse mix of personalities that makes up a new
 community, prosper, flow and help it grow in such a short amount of time,” CVE teacher Rachal
 Ramirez said.

In her new role, Thomas was not shy about jumping into any situation with a smile and an encouraging
 word. She is knowledgeable and shares those successful strategies with her colleagues.

 Learn more about Mrs. Thomas and her role at Coronado Village Elementary.

 For more news and information about Judson ISD visit us on the web at

 www.judsonisd.org

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

 JOIN US TO LEARN ABOUT STANDARD RESPONSE PROTOCOL
 At Judson ISD, the safety and security of our students and staff are top priority. That is why we
 are continuously seeking ways to improve the protocols we use when responding to incidents
 at school.

 Judson ISD will begin using the Standard Response Protocol or more commonly known as SRP.
 This protocol is used by many local law enforcement agencies, giving us a common language
 when discussing safety situations where seconds matter.

 Keeping our students safe is a shared
 responsibility, and we want you to be
 a part of the conversation. Join us at
 our next community meeting where
 you will learn more about the SRP
 and have an opportunity to ask
 questions.

 Monday, February 27, Judson High
 School, 6:30 p.m.

 Hope to see yall there!

MAMMOGRAMS THAT COME TO U
Judson ISD will be visited by University Health System's very own healthyUexpress! The University Health
System healthyUexpress is a mobile mammography vehicle that offers screenings by appointment at
various locations in Bexar County. Each exam takes approximately 30 minutes, requiring very little time
away from your busy day.

Please note that they will be offered at three separate locations around JISD on three different dates.
All location times are 7:30 am-3 pm

 Saturday, February 25, 2023 – Veterans Memorial HS
 Saturday, March 4, 2023 – Judson HS

See more details and how to sign up for a time slot convenient for you.
Please contact Leesa Roberts at (210) 945-5610 should you have any
questions.

 For more news and information about Judson ISD visit us on the web at

 www.judsonisd.org

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH NOMINATIONS
 All Judson ISD staff and community members are invited to
 nominate a JISD employee by filling out and submitting the
 nomination form.

 Click here to nominate someone you know today!

 SHINING STAR AWARD NOMINATIONS
 The Superintendent Shining Star Award promotes success in
 and out of the classroom. The student must exemplify
 outstanding characteristics both as a student and as a
 community citizen.

 Nominate a student today!

DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL STORY?
Is there an event, student, teacher, or community member you want to highlight?

The Judson ISD social media platforms and website are a great way to highlight student and
district successes!

 To request media coverage, click
here to fill out the submission form.
If you have any questions, contact Judson
ISD's Multimedia Specialist, Briana Estrada,
at 210-945-5411 or bestrada@judsonisd.org.

In case you missed it, Judson ISD TV has
aired its first episode of "Just In". On this
month's episode, we take a look back on
the first half of the school year!

Watch Now!

 For more news and information about Judson ISD visit us on the web at

 www.judsonisd.org

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

 WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND JUDSON ISD

 MILLER'S POINT AT TMEA
Students from Miller's Point ES, Mojo-Rimba
were selected out of the entire state to perform
at the 2023 Texas Music Educators Association
Convention, one of the biggest music
conventions in the country!

Congratulations Ms. Bonnie Anderson and the
students of Mojo-Rimba. You all did fantastic!

 WAGNER ROBOTICS TEAM
 CONTINUES TO GROW!
 Wagner HS robotics team makes it to UIL
 semi-regionals, builds communication,
 teamwork in students!

 1ST WINTER GAMES
Congratulations Judson ISD Special Olympics
Powerlifting Team & Coach Walden at their 1st
EVER Winter Games! Our students came home
champions!

5 Gold Medals - 4 Silver Medals - 2 Bonze Metals

We are tremendously proud of you and your
accomplishments and excited for the future of
this program!

 For more news and information about Judson ISD visit us on the web at

 www.judsonisd.org

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

 JEF SCHOLARSHIPS NOW OPEN!
 The Judson Education Foundation is proud to award student scholarships to Judson ISD high
 school seniors so they can pursue higher educational goals.

 Our scholarship donors are individuals and businesses who want to create a brighter future by
 encouraging your pursuit of a college education.

 The JEF Scholarship Squad hit the
 road to award $48,000 in
 scholarships to Judson ISD Seniors.

 Each year the foundation is proud to
 award these scholarships to students
 who have worked hard and deserve
 this additional financial support for
 their college, university, or trade
 school.

 Apply here by March 19.

DO YOU KNOW HOW SCHOOL BONDS WORK?
Students from Judson ISD high schools didn’t just learn about how $90 million of bonds were sold, they
were in the room where it happened!

They joined JISD underwriters on February 14 to get a real-life experience with our own JISD school
bonds. Students got a rare glimpse into the world of finance given to them by experts in the field. It also
connected our students to a larger picture of their school, district and community.

Wagner HS teacher, Paul Fenoglio, is
certain that the experience has impacted
students in a meaningful way.

“This provided students with a window
into the larger adult world, as well as
suggestions regarding possible career
paths. Businesses in our community
should be eager to attract interest from
these students.”

 For more news and information about Judson ISD visit us on the web at

 www.judsonisd.org

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

 JUDSON ISD HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION DATES
 Judson ISD is proud to announce the graduation dates for the class of 2023.

 Friday, May 19, 2023 at 6:30 PM Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 6:30 PM
New Creation Christian Fellowship JISD Performing Arts Center

 Friday, May 26, 2023 at 9:30 AM Friday, May 26, 2023 at 2:30 PM
 Freeman Coliseum Freeman Coliseum

 Friday, May 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM
 Freeman Coliseum

 For more details visit: www.judsonisd.org/graduation2023

 For more news and information about Judson ISD visit us on the web at

 www.judsonisd.org

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

UPCOMING EVENTS FIND US ON OUR
AROUND JUDSON ISD SOCIAL MEDIA!
 February: Black History Month, Library Lovers The communications department would
 Month, and Career & Technical Education love to share your stories! After all, a
 Month picture is worth over a thousand words!
 February 20: Presidents Day Click on the images below to go to our
 February 22: School Bus Driver Appreciation Day pages and give us a follow.
 February 27th-March 3rd: Dr. Seuss Week
 March: Music in Our Schools Month and
 Women's History Month
 March 2: Texas Independence Day
 March 2: Read Across America Day
 March 3: Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day
 March 3: Employee Appreciation Day Facebook.com/JudsonISD
 March 8: International Women's Day

DO YOU HAVE A
SPECIAL STORY?
 @JudsonISD
Is there an event, student, teacher, or
community member you want to highlight? The
Judson ISD social media platforms and website
are a great way to highlight student and
district successes!
To request media coverage, please fill out this
submission form. @JudsonISD_Official

If you have any questions, please contact
Judson ISD's Multimedia Specialist, Briana
Estrada, at 210-945-5411 or
bestrada@judsonisd.org. Thank you in advance
for your participation.
 Youtube.com/JudsonISDTV

 LinkedIn.com/Judson-ISD

 For more news and information about Judson ISD visit us on the web at

 www.judsonisd.org