Daily Announcements

Welcome to Julius L. Matthey Middle School
a T.E.A. Recognized School
We are very proud of our students and staff and hope you enjoy navigating our website. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact us at 210-882-1601.
             


J. L. Matthey Mission Statement
 It is our duty to provide every student the opportunity to excel, lead, and make positive decisions as young adults.  We will provide a safe, orderly environment filled with dynamic lessons and activities that will enable our students to become lifelong learners and positive contributors of society.
 

"Grease-the school version"

will be presented on Thursday, May 17 at 5:00 p.m. in the Matthey cafeteria. Admission is free! Come and see a great musical performed by the Music and Theatre Arts Students.

Reviews: "A cannot miss performance!"
"The students are awesome!"


8th grade Promotion Ceremony will be held
Friday, May 25th at 9:45 am
at the SHS Auditorium!


Early Release ** May 25th at 12:30 pm**
Last day of school for those not needing to attend FLEX WEEK!
Flex Week is May 29-June 1


FINAL EXAM WEEK- May14th-18th

Other important STAAR testing dates:
April 23rd: US History (8th grade)
April 24th: Math (7th grade)
April 25th: Reading (7th grade)
April 26th: Science (8th grade)
MAY 8th: Algebra 1 EOC (only 8th graders taking Algebra 1 with Mrs. Basco)


Testing

Click on the link below to get more information on STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) Testing.
Check the calendar for testing dates.

STAAR Calendar1112%5B1%5D.pdf
STAAR staar-assessments-2011-2012%5B1%5D.pdf


Get Your Yearbook!

Contact anyone on the Yearbook Staff to get your book or go to Room 605. Check out the Yearbook Staff Video to get more info.


Congratulations JL Matthey Middle School!  

We are a
2011 National Center for Educational Achievement
Higher Performing School in
READING & MATH!

Way to go staff & students!



The Texas Education Agency (TEA)
has awarded
JL Matthey Middle School
2 more Gold Performance Awards for


COMPARABLE IMPROVEMENT in MATH & READING!
We love our staff & students- WAY TO GO!


Scholar Athletes for 2nd 6 Weeks


The J. L. Matthey Lady Cardinal Coaching Staff would like to congratulate 7th graders Amanda Esparza and Kristina Berlanga as well as 8th grader Norma-Gene Vega for receiving the distinction of being named Scholar Athletes for the 2nd 6 Weeks of the 2011-2012 school year. They were recognized for exceptional performance in the classroom as well as in Athletics. Great job ladies! Pictured left to right are: Norma-Gene Vega (8th Grade), Amanda Esparza and Kristina Berlanga (7th Grade)

Upcoming Events

Friday, May 18
Student Council Field Trip
Saturday, May 19
Matthey Band Field Trip
to Six Flags Fiesta Texas. For more information contact Mr. Garcia, Band Director
Wednesday, May 23
J. L. Matthey Band Spring Concert
High School Auditorium @ 6:30 p.m.
Friday, May 25
8th Grade Promotion
8th grade Promotion at 9:45 a.m. Southside High School Auditorium.
Monday, May 28
Student/Staff Holiday
Memorial Day
Tue, May 29 - Fri, Jun 1
Flex Week
Mon, Jun 11 - Thu, Jun 28
Summer School
Monday thru Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
From June 11 thru June 28

Weather

Today, 5/17/2012
High: 88 Low: 63
Mostly sunny
5% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow, 5/18/2012
High: 89 Low: 67
Partly sunny
5% chance of precipitation.