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LyondellBasell visits Career Connections classes |
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| 1/27/10 |
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8th Graders: Four Year Plan |
During the week of March 1, the 8th graders will be completing their Four Year Plan in preparation for high school registration later in the month. This is an important step in the planning their futures.
For more information, click here.
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| 1/13/10 |
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LPJH Spelling Bee Winners |
La Porte Junior High held its Spelling Bee on Wednesday, Jan. 13. Ossie Torres took 1st Place, and Andrea Rojas and Krystal Alaniz were runners-up. All three students will participate in the LPISD Spelling Bee on February 19 at the Administration Building.

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| 12/14/09 |
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Science Fair winners announced |
On November 19, 2009, La Porte Junior High held its district science fair with 220 contestants competing for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in the categories of biology, physics, chemistry, general science, and behavioral science. The winners below will have the opportunity to advance to the Houston Science Fair at the Brown Convention Center in March 2010. We are very proud of all our contestants. Many positive comments were made by the judges on the quality of the projects and interviewing skills of our students. They made LPJH shine!
The winners of each category are:
Physics
1st - Bryce Taylor, 2nd - Haleigh Wilson, 3rd - Abby Northcutt
Chemistry
1st - Henry Garcia, 2nd - Sabrina Silos, 3rd - Allison Saenz
Biology
1st - Ozzie Torres, 2nd - Markel Perry, 3rd - Ethan Oliphant
Behavioral
1st - Sarah Pilkinton, 2nd - Samantha Sanchez, 3rd - Kimberly Cross
General Science
1st - Tony Munoz, 2nd - Tori Vidales, 3rd - Kelsey Halverson
La Porte Jr. High students, faculty and staff send out a big "Thank you!" to the companies, and community members below for graciously giving their time to judge our student projects. We absolutely appreciate every one of the volunteers for their time!
DOW, Kaneka, Southern Ionics Inc., Baker Hughes, Sunoco Inc., FMC Corporation, INVISTA, Kuraray America, INEOS O&P, DuPont, Sun Products Corporation, Comcast ,K & K Tractor Service and Demolition, LyondellBassell, Dianal America Inc., BASF Corporation, City of Shoreacres, Rohm Haas, BLO, Air Products, AKZO Nobel, Commissioner Precinct 2, Former and Present LPISD Board Members, LPISD administration and teachers, and all other individual volunteers.
A very special "Thank you!" goes out to Margaret Cox for helping with student projects and last minute details, Larry Cox for putting together an awesome science fair video, Paige Mige her patience and time with our many purchase requests, and Officer Larkey and Patisu Plott for helping with the breakfast and lunch and jumping in at the last minute to help where needed!
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| 12/09/09 |
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Gulf Coast Educators FCU visits LPJ |
Cheryl Mundy and Katy Jernigan from Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union spent the day with La Porte Junior High's Career Connection classes. Students had fun learning about careers in Accounting and Compliance while playing bingo and winning gift cards to Sonic and Target.
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| 12/08/09 |
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LPJ Theater to Perform Ed Opus (Rex) |
We will be performing Ed Opus (Rex) on December 8, 2009, at 6:00 pm in the cafeteria.
Based roughly on the intricate plot of Oedipus Rex, this comedy/farce relates the adventures of Ed Opus, beloved and loving student body president of West Thebes High School. See Ed Opus track down the unknown stranger who did away with Teen Angel. Empathize with Ty Reesias, president of the Soothsayer Club, as he tells Ed Opus who the culprit really is. Let your heart soar with Ed's girlfriend, Yo Yo Costa, as she solves the riddle of the matching birthmarks that resemble a Maltese Falcon straddling Detroit. The set is minimal, the fun maximal!
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| 12/07/09 |
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United Space Alliance (USA) engineer visits LPJ |
Michael Bohac, a mechanical engineer who works for United Space Alliance (USA), was a guest speaker for La Porte Junior High Career Connection classes on Monday, December 7th. The students enjoyed learning about his exciting career working with astronauts and in Mission Control at NASA.
Pictured in the 1st row: Avery Blanchard, Kenneth Pfeiffer, Carlos Hernandez, Adrian Cerda, Jonathan Blanchard
2nd row: Joshua Braughton, Nazim Villa, Kayli Perry, Mr. Michael Bohac, Dalton Adams, Bianca Araza, Ashley Mongiello |
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| 12/02/09 |
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LPJ Science Classes visit Armand Bayou |
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| 11/20/09 |
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Top Dogs - Second Six Weeks |

La Porte Junior High's TOP DOGS for the Second Six Weeks are:
Johnathan L., Haley H., Lauren T., Kyle J., Tori V., Jaron D., Lane P., and Valaree C.
Also pictured are Principal Vicki Defee, Associate Principal Jason McConnell, and Assistant Principal Kristi Peterson. |
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| 11/19/09 |
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LPJ Science Fair photos |
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| 11/16/09 |
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Fine Arts Festival |
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| 11/11/09 |
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LPJ Honors Veterans |
The La Porte Junior High Social Studies Department hosted a special event honoring our local veterans. Many veterans joined us for refreshments and a ceremony that included the LPJ Band, the LPJ Choir, the La Porte JROTC, NJHS President Thomas Hootman, and Student Council President Alexis Wells. Students Stephanie Castillo, Adriana Nava, and Tori Vidales shared their original poems.
In addition to the veterans who attended, other honored guests were Carson Jones, who gave the invocation, and guest speaker Mr. Lloyd Wells, Army Air Corps (retired).






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| 11/06/09 |
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La Porte Junior High Student Ambassadors |

Student Ambassadors at LPJ are truly 'leaders' on campus. These students were nominated by previous teachers, interviewed by LPJ staff, and strategically assigned according to strengths and student interest. Ambassadors are teamed with personnel assigned to either the assistant principal or front office. Primary duties include proper greeting of parents and guests, assisting staff members with their work, delivering materials to staff, and role modeling appropriate behavior for LPJ students. This student-leader group is always eager and willing to provide service with a smile!!!
LPJ is lucky to have such a talented Student Ambassador team.
Pictured are (front to back): Kelsey Kokes, Hoan Nguyen, Alesandra Gonzalez, Rocio Torrez, Hunter Rankin, Rocki Rae, Paige Vasquez, Kimberly Waugh, Savannah Vawter, Logan Garcia, Bianca Arevalo, Hailee Moser, Autumn Holloway, Briana Harris, faculty adviser Patisu Plott, Cody Fox, Lyndi Price, Barbara Saltsman, Heaven Dominguez, Karina Ortiz, and Samantha Sanchez. |
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| 11/06/09 |
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New learning technology at LPJ |
LPJ teachers and students are using exciting new technology to make learning fun and productive. Mobi's are wireless tablets that teachers and students can use to make learning interactive and engaging. The CPS Clickers allow the students to answer questions informally and formally to be discussed individually or in groups. The photos below show Mrs. Mille's and Mr. Bagley's students in action!

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| 11/06/09 |
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3-Person Panel (Project Manager, Construction Manager, & Architect) Visits La Porte Junior High …… |
Sylvia Peña with Perspectiva, Landon Duncan with Tellepsen, and Chris Green with PBK Architects spent an entire day at La Porte Junior High on November 6th, 2009 with Mrs. Blanchard's five Career Connection classes. Not only did the speakers talk about their individual careers, but they also stressed the great amount of interdependence among the three careers.
Additionally, the students learned about the importance and relevance of education, teamwork, effective communication strategies, and the significance of creating a realistic roadmap 'right now' for high school and beyond.
Students actively participated, asked excellent questions, and were very interested in these careers.


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| 11/06/09 |
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Education Foundation Brings Happy News to LPJ |
The La Porte Education Foundation presented some well-deserved grant awards to four La Porte Junior High teachers on Friday, November 6. Karan Lee, Katie Breaux, and Jaclyn Scott were each awarded one grant, while Sharon Kamas, Science specialist, received two grants. Congratulations!
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| 11/04/09 |
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LPJ students attend Our Town at Alley Theatre |

On October 10th some of the Pre AP students in Karan Lee's classes at La Porte Junior High attended the play, Our Town, at the Alley Theatre. The students will be studying this American classic this semester.
Pictured Left to Right: Andrea Rojas, Bryce Taylor, Matthew Sanchez, Sierra Chittenden, Mason Buck, La Porte Junior High Teacher Karan Lee, Haley Humes, Ian Small, Dallas Burton, Brandon Trejo, Stefan Burkhardt, Josh Mazariegos, Rachel Tempel.
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| 11/04/09 |
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LPJ Choir Students attend opera |
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| 10/29/09 |
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La Porte Paramedic visits LPJ |
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| 10/28/09 |
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CEO/President of Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union visits LPJ |
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| 10/23/09 |
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Lyondell Chemical Engineers visit LPJ |
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| 10/19/09 |
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Mrs. Mille's Math |
Mrs. Mille's Math classes take advantage of the gorgeous La Porte weather to get creative with math and chalk.
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| 10/09/09 |
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Top Dogs - First Six Weeks |

La Porte Junior High's TOP DOGS for the First Six Weeks grading period are:
Barbara S., Hunter R., Ashley M., Kaitlyn F., Sabrina S., Arsdale F., Henry B., and Thomas H.
Also pictured are Principal Vicki Defee, Associate Principal Jason McConnell, and Assistant Principal Kristi Peterson. |
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| 10/02/09 |
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Lyondell Basell Partners with La Porte Junior High …… |
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| 10/01/09 |
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Bullpup Bark - October 2009 |
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| 9/30/09 |
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Student Council Officer Elections |
The following Student Council Officers were elected by the La Porte Junior High student body. Congratulations!
President - Alexis Wells
Vice President - Mikayla Larkin
Treasurer - Josh Martinez
Secretary - Andrea Rojas
Sgt. At Arms - Tamara Trim
Historian - Elizabeth Deleon and Jehzel McHamons
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| 9/25/09 |
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Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union (GCEFCU) Partners with La Porte Junior High …… |
Michael Barry, who works for GCEFCU as the Vice President of Operations, along with Travis Reed, GCEFCU Membership Office, spent an entire day at La Porte Junior High with Mrs. Blanchard's five Career Connection classes. The students learned about the importance of developing and maintaining good credit, the 'ins and outs' of applying for and obtaining loans, and the training and education required to obtain a lending position at the credit union. They had a ton of fun interacting with Mr. Barry and Mr. Reed as students participated through ongoing discussion and role modeling strategies. Students were constantly on their toes in hopes of winning fun incentives through active participation!
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| 9/17/09 |
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CenterPoint Energy Partners with La Porte Junior High …… |
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"Preparing for your Future"
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Jack Hodson, who works for CenterPoint Energy as the Program Manager in the Community Relations Department, spent an entire day at La Porte Junior High with Mrs. Blanchard's five Career Connection classes. The students learned about the importance and relevance of education, effective communication strategies, significance of creating a realistic roadmap for high school and beyond, along with a strong emphasis on developing and maintaining quality soft skills. They had a ton of fun interacting with Mr. Hodson and their fellow classmates through ongoing discussion and role modeling strategies.
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| 9/16/09 |
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Bullpup Bark - September 2009 |
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| 9/11/09 |
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Flu Information Page |
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| 9/11/09 |
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Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union Partners with La Porte Junior High …… |
Cristal Gehrke, who works for Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union as the Member Relations Coordinator, spent an entire day at La Porte Junior High with Mrs. Blanchard's five Career Connection classes. The students learned about Communications, Public Relations and Marketing. They had a lot of fun working and learning as they created their own press release and also had the opportunity to win gift cards from local businesses.
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| 8/25/09 |
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Bell Schedule |
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8th Grade
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8:15-9:00
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1st Period
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8:15-9:20
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1st Period
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9:04-10:09
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2nd Period
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9:24-10:09
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2nd Period
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10:13-11:29
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3rd Period
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10:13-11:18
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3rd Period
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11:33-12:38
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4th Period
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11:22-12:58
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12:42-1:47
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1:02-1:47
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6th Period
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| 8/20/09 |
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Bullpup Camp - 8th Grade |
We will welcome 8th grade students to Bullpup Camp on Thursday, August 20, at 6 p.m. Homeroom rosters will be posted outside at 4:00 p.m. Doors will open at 5:45 p.m. There will be a brief meeting in the cafeteria, then students and parents will have the opportunity to follow their class schedules and meet their teachers. |
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| 8/18/09 |
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Bullpup Camp - 7th Grade |
We will welcome 7th grade students to Bullpup Camp on Tuesday, August 18, at 6 p.m. Homeroom rosters will be posted outside at 4:00 p.m. Doors will open at 5:45 p.m. There will be a brief meeting in the cafeteria, then students and parents will have the opportunity to follow their class schedules and meet their teachers. |
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| 8/03/09 |
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New Student Registration |
New student registration at La Porte Junior High will begin on Monday, Aug. 3. The LPJ office will be open during the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
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Incoming seventh graders need additional immunizations |
Parents of incoming seventh graders need to be aware that immunization laws have changed, and most incoming seventh graders will need three more immunizations (in addition to those previously required) to meet state attendance mandates.
For more information, please click on the attachment below. |
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| 1/26/09 |
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FOUR-YEAR PLAN & LPHS COURSE CATALOG |
ATTENTION: Parents of LPJ 8th Grade students
Beginning February 9, your students will be creating their Four-Year Plan for high school. This activity will assist the student in better understanding the requirements for high school graduation.
Your student has been given information to take home. Please help your student by reading the letter and going over the information with them.
To view the information,
please click here.
To view the LPHS Course Catalog,
please click here.
Also,
click here
to check out the LPHS Course Fair on February 12.
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