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Week of Oct. 4 - Junior High Newsletter

Posted Date: 10/04/26 (11:00 AM)
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Navarro Junior High

Parent Newsletter

October 4, 2026
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This Week...

Monday
  • PTA Meeting at 6:00 - In person and Virtual Options (see flyer)
  • Volleyball vs. Floreville
Tuesday
  • Spirit Day - Ecllipse the Eagles - Wear Black
  • Football Game vs. Pleasanton 
Wednesday
  • Pink Out - Wear Pink
Thursday
  • No School - Parent/Teacher Conference Opportunities from 10:30 - 4:00
Friday
  • No School

Coming Up
  • Oct 12 - No School/ Teacher Professional Development
  • 8th Grade Panoramic Picture - Oct 13
  • Hoco Week - Oct 13-16
  • Picture Retake Day - Oct 22
  • Red Ribbon Week - Oct. 26-30
  • Health Screenings - Oct 26-30 (see flyer)
  • Holiday Assistant Form Due - Oct 30 (see Flyer)

Supporting Your Student After MAP Scores

MAP Growth assessment results provide a valuable picture of your student’s academic progress, highlighting both their strengths and areas where they may need extra support.
If your child is struggling in a particular area or you’re looking for actionable ways to support their learning at home, Navarro ISD has put together helpful guidance and learning tools.
Visit our Navarro Ready, Engaged, Prepared Resource Page to access strategies, activities, and tools designed to help your student grow and stay on track this school year.

Attendance Reminder: Every Period Counts!

A quick reminder for secondary parents and students: attendance isn't just recorded once a day during 3rd period. Teachers take roll every single class period, and every period affects a student's record and course credits. Missing a specific class regularly—whether it's 1st period in the morning or 7th period at the end of the day—can jeopardize credit for that individual subject, even if a student is present for the rest of the school day. 

Key Takeaways for Families
  • Every Period Matters: If a student misses a period more than ~9 times in a semester, they risk losing credit for that class—even if they have an A or B average.  Students will have to make up those hours or attend Summer School.
  • Excused Absences Still Count: While submitting parent and doctor notes is vital for truancy prevention, excused absences still count against the 90% threshold for course credit unless the absence is specifically exempted by law. 
  • Plan Ahead: Try to schedule appointments at varying times during the day so your student doesn't repeatedly miss the same subject. 
Thank you for partnering with us to ensure our students stay on track for credit completion!
A promotional flyer for Navarro Junior High PTA meeting, announcing a hybrid meeting on Monday, October 5 at 6:00 PM.
Click to Join Virtual Meeting
Pano Pic
A Lifetouch announcement for Navarro Junior High School picture retake day on October 22, 2026.
Hoco Week
Spirit Days
A colorful flyer for Navarro Junior High's Red Ribbon Week, detailing dress-up days from October 26-30, 2026.
Health
A holiday assistance form flyer decorated with a red watercolor bow and pine branches on a light background with snowflakes.
Holiday Assistance Form Link

Tutoring Schedule

Each teacher schedules two days a week for tutoring. Please reach out to your child's teacher for more information.

Tutoring Schedule

Student ID's

Students are required to wear their Student Identification Cards visible all day. These may be worn on a lanyard or on a clip worn on their shirt. Students will receive a temporary ID on the first day of school. Permanent IDs will be distributed in a few weeks.

Replacement IDs: The first replacement ID will be free of charge. Following that, there is a $5.00 fee for replacements. Students can visit the library to receive their replacement IDs.

Please help your student find a place to store their IDs at home so they will not forget to bring them to school.
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Contact Information

Team

Administration Team

Ms. Tori Beutnagel, Principal - tori.beutnagel@nisd.us
Mr. Tim Vandegriff, AP - Last Names A-L - tim.vandegriff@nisd.us
Ms. Cheryl Schriewer, AP - Last Names M-Z - cheryl.schriewer@nisd.us
Dr. Brandy Sandersen, Counselor - brandy.sandersen@nisd.us
Sophie Santana, LMSW, CIS - sophie.santana@nisd.us
 
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Contact info

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:

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