Board names district`s 10th middle school in honor of Vernon and

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Inside Aldine
Spring
2010
Vol. 32, No. 2
Discover News, Information and More about Aldine ISD’s Schools
Aldine ISD FFA students eclipse $183,000 mark
at 51st Annual Livestock Show
The Aldine community once again stepped up to the plate
and rewarded Aldine ISD’s FFA (Future Farmers of America)
students by spending more than $183,000 on student projects during the 51st annual Livestock Show and Country Fair,
held January 28-29 at the M.O. Campbell Educational Center.
The Sale of Champions was the culmination to the Livestock
Read the story on page 2
Show and Country Fair.
AISD holds State of
District Breakfast
More than 300 school district partners representing businesses, community organizations, legislators and parent organizations joined the Aldine
Board of Education and
school administrators at
the State of the District
Breakfast, at the Sheraton
North Hotel on Jan. 29.
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Superintendent Dr. Wanda Bamberg
presented a summary of the district’s
performance in 2008-09 on three
major objectives: student achievement, student behavior management
and parent/community relations.
She also shared demographic data
with the audience and how Aldine
students performed on the TAKS
test, pointing out that AISD students
exceeded or were on par with students from across the state.
Dr. Bamberg also shared a number
of academic accomplishments from
the 2008-09 school year. They were:
•26 campuses earned Exemplary
ratings, while 26 earned Recognized ratings
•12 Magnet schools received Magnet Schools of Texas Merit Awards
•12 of the 14 Glen Hendricks Awards
went to AISD Magnet schools
•Seniors were offered 859 college
scholarships totaling $14 million
Continued on page 4
Nimitz Senior
High School
sophomore
Tyler Kelch
shows off his
grand champion steer
Geronimo
Board
Aldine ISD named winner of Broad Prize AISD
reorganizes
The Aldine Independent School District was named the national winner of the
Broad Prize for Urban Education. The announcement was made in Washington,
D.C. on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the U.S. Capitol’s Congressional Auditorium.
On hand for the announcement
were Aldine ISD Board President
Dr. Viola M. Garcia, Vice-president
Dr. Alton Smith, Secretary Rose
Avalos, Assistant Secretary Rick
Ogden, Board Members Merlin
Griggs, Marine Jones and Steve
Mead, Superintendent Dr. Wanda
Bamberg, and Priscilla Ridgway,
assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction. Also on
hand for the announcement was
TSTA representative Carolyn Milton. Continued on page 2
Board names district’s 10th middle school
in honor of Vernon and Kathy Lewis
Vernon and Kathy Lewis, two long-time Aldine ISD educators received the surprise
of their lives during the Dec. 15 Aldine ISD Board of Education meeting.
Vernon and Kathy Lewis address Aldine ISD’s Board of Education after having the district’s 10th middle school named
in their honor.
Aldine ISD Trustees unanimously
Needless to say, Vernon and Kathy
voted to name the district’s 10th
were overcome with emotion
middle school in honor of the
as Ms. Avalos read the recompair, who devoted nearly four
mendation and the Board Room
decades and close to 80 years of
filled with family members, close
service to the students and staff of
friends and Aldine colleagues.
the Aldine community.
“This was such a surprise for both
Rose Avalos, who chaired the
of us to be honored like this,” Verschool names committee along
non said. “It’s hard to express our
with committee members Rick
gratitude and how overwhelmed
Ogden and Dr. Alton Smith, made
we are with this honor. We’re just
the recommendation to their feltwo ordinary people who were
low board members to name the
committed to the children of Almiddle school that will be located
dine ISD.”
on West Hardy after the Lewis.
Anyone who crossed Vernon’s and
It came as a complete surprise
Kathy’s paths over the years knew
to the couple, who attended the
them as dedicated educators who
meeting thinking close friend
accepted any task given to them.
Bettie Stubblefield, who serves as
A principal once wrote of Vernon,
Superintendent Dr. Wanda Bam“(He) is a young man who will beberg’s secretary and the secretary
come an outstanding administrato the Board, was being honored
tor for the Aldine School District.”
for her many years of devoted serThat principal was right!
vice to the district.
Vernon began his career in Aldine
ISD as a teacher at Aldine High
School in 1969 and over the next
37 years, he served as an assistant principal (Eisenhower High
School), principal (at Teague
Middle School and Aldine High
School), executive director of secondary schools, the Nimitz area
superintendent and finally as assistant superintendent of administration. He retired in December
of 2006.
Kathy also began her career in Aldine ISD in 1969 and over the next
38 years she served as a teacher
at MacArthur High School and
Nimitz High School, and a special
education counselor and regular
education counselor at Teague
Middle School from 1983 until her
retirement in 2007. Kathy cared
deeply for her students, knew
their circumstances and knew
their names. She was committed
to their success and kept a private
prayer list for both students and
faculty.
The two met at Houston Baptist
University where Vernon recognized her devotion to duty, her
love for children and her commitment to helping others.
Vernon and Kathy Lewis Middle
School will open in August of
2010.
Also during the Dec. 15 Board
Meeting, AISD Trustees approved
the committee’s recommendation
to name the intermediate school
that will open on Rayford Road
in August of 2010 Rayford Road
Intermediate School.
The Aldine ISD Board
of Education reorganized
during its November 17
meeting.
The board’s nominating committee,
chaired by Trustee Marine Jones,
named Dr. Alton Smith as president, Rose Avalos as vice-president,
Rick Ogden as secretary and Merlin
Griggs as assistant secretary. Trustees Marine Jones, Steve Mead and
Dr. Viola M. Garcia will serve as
members. Dr. Garcia, who served
as president during the 2008-09
school year and for part of the 20092010 school year, handed the gavel
to Dr. Smith during the meeting.
Dr. Smith then assigned his fellow
trustees to the board’s standing
committees. The policy revisions
committee will be chaired by Steve
Mead and will consist of Dr. Viola
M. Garcia and Rick Ogden. The site
committee will be chaired by Rose
Avalos and will consist of Merlin
Griggs and Marine Jones. The school
names committee will be chaired by
Dr. Viola M. Garcia and will consist
of Merlin Griggs and Rick Ogden.
The nominating committee will be
chaired by Rick Ogden and will consist of Dr. Viola M. Garcia and Merlin
Griggs. The selection of new board
members committee will be chaired
by Marine Jones and will consist of
Rose Avalos and Steve Mead.
Prior to the reorganization of the
board, Rose Avalos, Rick Ogden and
Steve Mead were sworn in by Assistant Superintendent and General
Counsel Jonathan Hantke to serve
their four-year terms. The three ran
unopposed in the November election and were returned to their respective seats.
Dr. Viola M. Garcia handed
the gavel to Dr. Alton Smith
who was named the new
school board president.
Inside Aldine
Spring 2010
Page 2
Schools & Community
Aldine ISD FFA students eclipse $183,000
mark at 51st Annual Livestock Show
Dear Parents:
This school year has been one of celebrations and challenges.
Winning the Broad Prize for Urban Education brought national recognition to
Aldine ISD’s students, staff, parents and
community as the best urban school
district in the country. We celebrated in
October with a parade and festival that
drew thousands to Thorne Stadium. In
January many 2010 seniors completed
scholarship applications for a portion of
the $1 million Broad scholarship award.
Also in January, our FFA students earned
more than $183,000 for their projects
at the 51st annual Livestock Show and
Country Fair. Even during these tough
economic times, the Aldine community
stepped forward and showed support
by participating in the auction and purchasing student projects. We thank you
for your commitment to our students.
Aldine was also honored to have two
student groups invited to perform at
the Texas Music Educator Association
conference in San Antonio. Performers
from Johnson Elementary and Hill Intermediate demonstrated their music skills
as they performed for a packed house.
They were outstanding!
Additionally, the district was honored
to have Hambrick Middle School and
Stephens Elementary School named
winners of the National Excellence
in Urban Education Award from San
Diego State University’s National Center for Urban School Transformation
(NCUST). MacArthur Senior High and
Carver High School also earned recognition from U.S. News and World
Report as MacArthur earned a Silver
medal rating and Carver a Bronze
medal rating in their annual rating of
America’s best high schools.
The spring will be a busy time as students
compete in various contests in performing arts, athletics, career and technical
education, and academic competitions.
Coupled with our celebrations, however, are the challenges we face to
maintain the programs and services
that have benefited our students.
Simply stated, the cost of educating and
providing services to almost 63,000
students is higher than the revenue
we receive from the state, local taxpayers and federal sources. To save money
we have cut programs, implemented
a hiring freeze, reduced services, and
placed more children in classrooms. We
are planning an additional $22 million
in cuts next year. After the cuts, we still
fall short by more than $14 million. Every choice is difficult. Cutting programs
and services raises concerns about the
continued quality of education we offer.
We have conducted approximately 50
finance meetings in schools throughout
the district to make parents and community members aware of our financial situation. We have received input from participants about our financial challenges. The
presentations in English and Spanish are
posted at the Finance Update Questions
link on the district website. You can also
ask questions and read the Frequently
Asked Questions on the district website
at www.aldine.k12.tx.us.
My pledge to you is that Aldine ISD
will continue to monitor our financial
status to provide a quality educational
program for all our students. Thank
you for your support as we “Produce
the Nation’s Best.”
Sincerely,
Wanda Bamberg, Ed. D
Superintendent of Schools
Continued from page 1
“The 51st annual Livestock Show
and Sale of Champions was a huge
success due to the Aldine community’s unwavering support,” said
Franklin Higgins, Aldine ISD’s director of career and technical education. “Once again, the show exceeded all expectations. We can’t thank
our community enough for their
generosity. We had another successful show because so many people
and groups made a special effort to
support our students as buyers.”
In addition to the various vertical
buyers’ groups that purchased student projects, the district operations
department purchased all of the
student projects that did not place,
thus ensuring that those students
would have some sort of monetary
award for their hard work. That effort generated $30,500 to student
projects.
The Sale of Champions generated
an additional $144,950, while the
Art Breakfast Auction raised another
$8,000 that went to FFA students
and art students in the district. Former Superintendent M.B. “Sonny”
Donaldson purchased the Bar B
Que Pit for $3,150.
The money raised by Aldine ISD Ag
students is theirs to use for college
scholarships or to fund future FFA
projects.
Grand Champion
Aldine
Melanie Rivera Turkey Hen Aldine Buyer’s Group
$3,200
Stephanie Rodriguez Art Project
$2,500
Nimitz
Tyler Kelch
Steer
First Construction Group $12,000
Tyler Kelch
Goat
Human Resources and
A+ Texas Teachers Group $5,000
Scholarship Cake
Nimitz Vertical Group
$900
Tyler Kelch Horticulture Nimitz Vertical Group
$2,500
MacArthur Josh Gullen
Pig
Superintendent’s Group $7,000
Gwen Kimble
Lamb
AXA Equitable
$3,500
Zoya Downland Turkey Tom MacArthur Vertical Group $2,500
Mariah Soto
Broilers
Aldine’s Buyers Group $2,250
Amanda Johnson Fryer Rabbit Harris County ESD #1
$2,250
Reserve Grand Champion
Aldine
Melanie Rivera
Steer
Eisenhower Vertical Group$8,500
Nick Coon
Pig
Aldine Vertical group
$3,750
Samantha Casares Goat
JaWaun Taylor Turkey Hen Beasly Tire Service, Inc. $1,700
Eisenhower Erick Chicas
Fryer Rabbit AXA Equitable
$1,500
Nimitz
Taylor Palermo
Lamb
Operations Directors
$5,100
Adrianne Alewine Turkey Tom Nimitz Vertical Group
$2,000
Tyler Kelch
Broilers
Republic Central Realty, Inc.$1,900
Meagan Pasket Horticulture Nimitz Vertical Group
$1,200
Kerstell Arnold
Art Project
$1,950
Dedication ceremony held at Norma Garcia-Leza EC/Pre-K Center
Hundreds of family members, friends, colleagues
and community members
shared in the joy of Norma Garcia-Leza during
a dedication ceremony
held in her honor earlier
this school year.
In January of 2009, the Aldine ISD
Board of Education unanimously
approved a recommendation to
name the district’s seventh Early
Childhood/Pre-K Center after Leza,
who served in a variety of capacities
during her long-time career in AISD.
Leza began her career in Aldine ISD
as a custodian at Thompson Elementary. It was there that she developed
her love of working with children.
After serving as a teacher’s aide while
attending college, Norma earned her
bachelor’s degree and began teaching full-time in 1983 as a bilingual
teacher at Worsham Elementary
School (then known as Oakwilde
Elementary School). She remained
in the classroom for 15 years before
she accepted an assignment as an
assistant principal at Worsham. She
was later promoted to principal at
Worsham and remained in that capacity until her retirement in 2003.
On her first day as Worsham’s principal, Norma was featured on ABC’s
Good Morning America, where she
was interviewed by George Stephanopoulos. After retiring, her passion
for teaching remained and she has
since returned to the classroom. She
currently serves as a kindergarten
bilingual teacher at Orange Grove
Elementary School.
“What an honor,” Leza said during
her acceptance remarks at the dedication. “I am extremely appreciative
Pictured with Norma Garcia-Leza and with the portrait of her
that will hang in the school are, back row (l-r): Board Secretary
Rose Avalos, school principal Christina Gomez, MacArthur Area
Superintendent Margarita Byrum, Board Assistant Secretary
Rick Ogden, Board Member Steve Mead and Board Member
Merlin Griggs. Front row (l-r): Board Vice-President Dr. Alton
Smith, Board President Dr. Viola M. Garcia, Mrs. Leza and AISD
Superintendent Dr. Wanda Bamberg.
to be standing here before my family, so many former students, parents
and friends for the dedication of a
school named after me. I consider
myself so blessed for such a distinguished honor. Thank you school
board members for honoring me in
this way.”
The dedication ceremony began
with a welcome from Garcia-Leza
assistant principal Michelle Burke.
Ben Wilson, assistant superintendent of community and governmental relations, then introduced the
stage guests, which was followed
by the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance and the Pledge to the Texas
flag, which was led by Garcia-Leza
students Shelby Holt, Elba Guerrero
and Christopher Cordova.
The invocation was delivered by
Leza family friend Connie Jones,
which was followed by the dedication address and delivered by
Garcia-Leza principal Christina Go-
mez. Garcia-Leza students then performed “My Hands on My Head,”
“I Love School,” and “Growing,”
which was followed by the presentation of the school by AISD School
Board President Dr. Viola M. Garcia.
The school was accepted by student
Aisley Garrett, staff member Maria
Gonzalez, parent Ana Garcia and
business partners Jose and Otillia
Arreguin.
Following Mrs. Leza’s response, U.S.
Congressman Gene Green and State
Rep. Armando Walle presented Mrs.
Leza with a United States flag that
flew over the U.S. Capitol on July 4
and a Texas state flag that flew over
the Texas Capitol.
Two former students of Mrs. Leza,
Norma Lucio and Monica Garza,
then unveiled the portrait of Mrs.
Leza that will hang in the school.
The ceremony concluded with closing remarks from Aldine ISD Superintendent Dr. Wanda Bamberg.
The Ivy League Educational &
Charities Foundation selected
Deputy Superintendent
Dr. Archie Blanson and
Principal Isaac Carrier as
“Stars in Education”.
Homework Policy
Aldine ISD believes homework is
a necessary part of each pupil’s
educational program. Each student
must be expected to spend some
time in addition to scheduled class
instruction to achieve satisfactory work. Some assignments are
long-range in nature and require
planned study time for completion. The term “homework” also
includes home study assignments
in which no written work is required. Students should plan to
spend between an hour (intermediate, middle school students) to
90 minutes (high school students)
each night in preparing for the next
day’s classes and/or reviewing. The
district’s homework policy for all
grade levels can be found in the
Parent/Student Handbook or online at www.aldine.k12.tx.us.
Garcia to serve as
TASB vice-president
Aldine ISD Board Member Dr. Viola M. Garcia
has been elected vicepresident of the Texas
Association of School
Boards (TASB) for the
2009-10 school year.
The announcement was made during the Association’s annual Delegate Assembly and Convention.
Joining Dr. Garcia on the TASB
Board will be President Sarah Winkler of Alief ISD, immediate past
president Robert Seward of Mesquite ISD, Sylvester Vasquez Jr., of
Southwest ISD, who will serve as
one of two VPs along with Dr. Garcia, and Faye Beaulieu of Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD, who will serve as
secretary-treasurer.
Dr. Garcia joined the Aldine ISD Board
of Education in 1992 and has served
as president, vice-president, secretary
and assistant secretary. She was elected to the TASB Board in September
2004 and served as a member of the
Lone Star Investment Pool Board from
2003 to 2009. She has also served as
TASB secretary-treasurer, chair of the
Resolutions Committee, and vicechair of the Legislative Committee. Dr.
Garcia, an associate professor at the
University of Houston-Downtown, is a
graduate of Leadership TASB and is a
Master Trustee.
In addition, she is a fellow of the
American Leadership Forum-Houston
Education Class 2, has participated in
the Reform Governance in Action program with the Aldine ISD Board and
administrative team, and is actively
involved in the National Association
of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Leadership Initiatives. Dr. Garcia earned her undergraduate degree
from Texas Women’s University and
her masters and doctorate degrees
from the University of Houston.
TASB is a non-profit association
established in 1949 to serve local
Texas public school districts. School
board members are the largest
group of publicly elected officials
in the state. The districts they represent serve more than 4.7 million
public school students.
Inside Aldine
Spring 2010
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State and Aldine ISD
graduation and
promotion requirements
Aldine ISD wants to make sure
parents and guardians are kept
informed of what is required of
their children to graduate and be
able to participate (walk) in their
respective graduation ceremonies. Additionally, they also need
to be informed of promotion requirements from one grade level
to the next.
With that in mind, Inside Aldine
will publish those requirements
in each edition beginning with the
Back To School edition.
High School Level
Below are the state and district
requirements AISD seniors must
meet to graduate (receive a diploma) and participate (walk) in
graduation ceremonies.
To receive a diploma in Aldine
ISD, students must:
• Complete all the necessary
coursework for graduation.
• Earn the required number of
credits.
• Pass ALL parts of the exit level
Texas Assessment of Knowledge
and Skills (TAKS) test.
The exit level TAKS includes four
subject areas: English language
arts, math, science and social
studies. The exit level TAKS test is
given in the spring of the students’
junior year (11th grade) of high
school. The students will be given
multiple chances to pass all parts
of the test. When the students pass
all parts of the test, they will have
fulfilled the testing requirement
for graduation. A complete list of
graduation requirements can be
found in the High School Planning
Guide or in the counseling office
at the high school campus.
Elementary School Level
In order for students to be promoted at the elementary level,
students must meet all of the following criteria:
• Students must complete the
requirements for reading and
math with an average of 70 or
above.
• Students in third grade must
pass the Reading part of the
TAKS test.
Intermediate and
Middle School Level
In order for students to be promoted at the intermediate and
middle school levels, students
must meet all of the following criteria:
• Students must achieve an overall average of 70 or better in
each of the following courses:
English, reading, math, science
and social studies.
• Students in fifth and eighth
grades must pass the Reading
and Math parts of the TAKS
test.
Aldine’s Vision
Produce the Nation’s Best
Our Mission
We exist to prepare each student
academically and socially to be a:
• critical thinker;
• problem solver; and
• responsible and productive
citizen.
Schools & Community
Actress Loretta
Devine visited the
Panther Players of
G.W. Carver High
School.
ASF receives $20,000 donation from
AISD, Lone-Star College North Harris
Earlier this school year, the Aldine Scholarship Foundation (ASF) received $20,000
in donations from Aldine ISD and Lone Star College-North Harris.
Each institution donated $10,000,
which will go toward providing
scholarships to Lone Star CollegeNorth Harris for Aldine ISD graduates. Dr. Bennie Lambert made the
presentation on behalf of the college, while Dr. Keith Clark made the
presentation on behalf of the school
district. Accepting on behalf of ASF
was ASF board member Perla Davila.
ASF is a non-profit organization
consisting of business people, educators and members of Aldine ISD
and Lone Star College-North Harris.
Donations collected and invested
are placed in certificates of investment with the principle remaining
perpetually untouched. All investment proceeds are used to pay college tuition for AISD graduates to
attend any school in the Lone Star
College system. Since its inception
in 1991, ASF has awarded 695 scholarships to deserving AISD seniors.
During the 2008-09 school year, 60
AISD graduates received ASF scholarships.
For more information on ASF, or to
make a donation, contact Davila at
(281) 985-6289.
MacArthur High earns Silver medal rating
from U.S. News & World Report
After earning a Bronze medal a year ago, Aldine ISD’s MacArthur Senior High
School received a Silver medal rating from U.S. News & World Report in the magazine’s recent rating of America’s best high schools.
The Silver medal rating was based
on the fact that MacArthur High had
a college readiness index of at least
20 but was not ranked in the top
100 high schools nationally.
The magazine analyzed 21,786 public high schools in 48 states plus
the District of Columbia. MacArthur
High was one of 461 top-performing high schools nationwide to earn
Silver medal status.
“We are proud of this accomplishment, and I want to commend our
staff and students for all of their hard
work,” said MacArthur Senior High
principal Nancy Blackwell. “But, we
can’t rest on our laurels and need to
continue aiming for the next level.”
The magazine’s methodology to
identify the nation’s top-performing high schools was developed
by School Evaluation Services, a
K-12 education data research business run by Standard & Poor’s. The
methodology was based on the key
principles that a great high school
must serve all its students well, not
just those who are college bound,
and that it must be able to produce
measurable academic outcomes to
show the school was successfully
educating its student body across a
range of performance indicators.
Carver, Eisenhower thespians qualify for national event
Drama students from Carver High School and Eisenhower Senior High School
recently participated in the Texas State Thespian Festival in Corpus Christi and
their performances qualified them for the national finals, which will be held in
Lincoln, NE on the campus of the University of Nebraska in June.
Nine students from Carver High
qualified for nationals, while 10
students from Eisenhower Senior
qualified for the trip to Lincoln.
Members of the Carver troupe that
qualified for nationals were: Stanley
Jackson, Sharday Petite, Sharvay Petite, D’Joyne Angel, Jeremiah Gray,
Donte Wright, Cara Graves, Christo-
pher Akens and Ariel Johnson.
Additionally, Jackson was one of 10
students to receive a $1,000 Thespian Scholarship from the Texas
Thespians. Wright was elected to
the student state board, which is the
governing body of the Texas Thespians. The Carver troupe is under the
direction of Roshunda Jones.
Eisenhower students who qualified for nationals were: Tasnim
Mohamed, Alyssa Adams, Elsy Rivera, Luisa Quinones, Sylvia Keese,
Tyler Cain, Kristopher Adams, Tatianna Caballero, Marvin Ventura and
Cordarell Bryant. The Eisenhower
troupe is under the direction of
Freddie Buckner.
Aldine ISD students earn 18 Scholastic Art Awards
Eighteen Aldine ISD art students earned gold and silver Scholastic Art Awards
after competing in the Harris County Department of Education’s (HCDE) Art &
Writing Awards regional competition.
Eight AISD students earned Gold
Key Awards and advanced to the
national competition set for New
York in May. The national winners
and their teachers will be invited to
attend a ceremony at Carnegie Hall.
The eight Gold Key winners from
Aldine ISD were: Santos Maltez
(painting) and Doricela Suarez (ceramics and glass) of Aldine Senior
High School, Estefhania Pineda
(printmaking) and Mariel Smith
(painting) of Carver High School,
Stephen Salinas (sculpture) of Drew
Academy, Jose Narvaez (drawing)
of Eisenhower Senior High School,
Francisco Azua (drawing) of MacArthur Senior High School and Kerstell Arnold of Nimitz Senior High
School (drawing).
Ten AISD students earned Silver
Key Awards. Those students were:
Karen Barrientos (photography),
Francisco Castro (drawing), Edgar
Cervantes (drawing), Alberto Diaz
(drawing), Reyna Jaimes (ceramics
and glass), and Oscar Rodriguez
(drawing) of Aldine Senior High
School, Jacob Garcia of MacArthur
Senior High School (ceramics and
glass), Gerardo Garcia of Nimitz Senior High School (drawing), Adriana
Prieto of Nimtz Senior High School
(drawing) and Tiffiny Hamilton of
Stovall Middle School (drawing).
The mission of the Scholastic Art &
Writing Awards is to bring outstanding visual art and writing created
by teens to a national audience by
showcasing their work and encouraging the young students’ creative
journey and career development.
Past recipients include literary and
artistic icons like Andy Warhol,
Joyce Carol Oates, Truman Capote
and Robert Redford. Nationally,
more than 75,000 teens enter the
competition.
2010-2011
school calendar
Aldine ISD Trustees approved the
school calendar for the 20102011 school year during their
February 9 board meeting.
Below is a listing of all key dates
for the 2010-2011 school year.
• August 12-13 (Thu.-Fri.) –
staff development days
• August 16-20 (Mon.-Fri.) –
staff development days
• August 23 (Monday) –
first day of instruction
• September 6 (Monday) –
Labor Day holiday
• October 8 (Friday) –
staff development day
(student holiday)
• October 11 (Monday) –
Columbus Day holiday
• November 22-26 (Mon.-Fri.)
– Thanksgiving holiday
• December 20-31 (Mon.-Fri.)
– Midwinter break
• January 13 (Thursday) –
End of first semester
(95 instructional days)
• January 14 (Friday) –
Staff development day
(student holiday)
• January 17 (Monday) –
Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
• January 18 (Tuesday) –
beginning of second semester
• February 21 (Monday) –
Presidents’ Day holiday
• March 14-18 (Mon.-Fri.) –
spring break
• April 22 (Friday) –
Good Friday holiday
• May 30 (Monday) –
Memorial Day holiday
• June 3 (Friday) –
End of second semester
(92 instructional days)
• June 3 (Friday) –
last day of instruction
• June 4 (Saturday) –
staff development day
Should inclement weather force
the postponement of school, those
days would be made up on Oct. 8,
Oct. 11, Feb. 21 and June 4.
The Aldine Independent School District offers
career and technology education in agriculture
science, business education, career orientation,
family and consumer science, health science
technology, hospitality services, marketing education, technology education and trade and
industrial technology. Admission to these programs is based on ability, aptitude, interest, grade
level and class size. It is the policy of the Aldine
Indepen
dent School District not to discriminate
on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,
or handicap in its vocational programs, services,
or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972; and Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. It is the policy of the Aldine Indepen
dent
School District not to discriminate on the basis
of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap,
or age in its employment practices as required
by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as
amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments
of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as
amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, as amended. Aldine Independent
School District will take steps to ensure that lack
of English language skills will not be a barrier to
admission and participation in all educational
and vocational programs.
For information about your rights or grievance
procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Dr.
Archie Blanson, deputy superintendent, 14910
Aldine West
field Road, at (281) 985-6315,
and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, Charlotte J.
Davis, director of guidance and counseling and
at-risk students, 14909 Aldine Westfield Road, at
(281) 985-6403.
Aldine Independent School District does not discriminate against persons because of race, creed,
national origin, age, sex, disabilities, economic
status or language disability in employment,
promotion or educational programming.
Any complaints or grievances that cannot be
solved at the campus level through the principal
may be submitted in writing to Dr. Archie Blanson,
deputy super
in
ten
dent, 14910 Aldine Westfield
Rd., Houston, TX 77032.
Inside Aldine / Noticias de Aldine, February 19, 2010,
is published quarterly by Aldine Independent School
District, 14910 Aldine Westfield Road, Houston, TX
77032-3099, Issue Vol. 32, No. 2, Spring 2010.
Inside Aldine
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Schools & Community
Visit www.aldine.k12.tx.us
Twenty-seven AISD senior football UIL realignment moves AISD into District 18-5A
The University Interscholastic League announced its new realignment for the 2010players earn scholarships
2011 and the 2011-2012 school years and Aldine ISD’s four high school athletic
programs have a new home.
The UIL paired AISD with Alief ISD
in the newly realigned District 18-5A.
Beginning in the fall, AISD athletic
teams will begin competing with
the three Alief high schools, Elsik,
Hastings and Taylor, for district hon-
Aldine Senior High running back Dontae Williams signed with
the University of Oregon; wide receiver George Moore signed
with Prairie View A&M University; linebacker Fred Simpson
signed with West Texas A&M; defensive end Phillip Dean
signed with Tyler Junior College; and defensive end Julius
Green signed with Blinn College.
Eisenhower High defensive tackle Jay Guy signed with the
University of Nebraska; linebacker Cqulin Hubert signed with
Texas Tech University; defensive back Allen Veazie signed with
Miami of Ohio; defensive end Delvin Becks also signed with
Miami of Ohio; defensive back Fred Jackson signed with Rice
University; linebacker J’Marcus Joubert signed with Prairie
View A&M; defensive end Justin Hamilton signed with Texas
A&M Kingsville; wide receiver Norman Darden signed with
Kilgore College; linebacker Linus Johnson signed with Southern
Nazarene College; offensive lineman Marquee Rice, defensive
back Andre Parrot, wide receiver Da’Arion Haynes, and wide
receiver Erick Fisher signed with Edward Waters College.
Nimitz Senior High defensive back/running back Josh Huff
signed with the University of Oregon; offensive lineman Randy
Brigham and defensive back Julius Wilkins signed with Grandview University; running back Marion Grice signed with Blinn
College; defensive back Marquis Abram, defensive back Xavier
Ross, linebacker Tavares Howard, offensive lineman Kenneth
Summesl, and offensive lineman Christian Arredondo signed
with Lon Morris College.
AISD holds State of District Breakfast
•In September of 2009, AISD was
named the winner of the Broad
Prize for Urban Education and
will receive $1 million in scholarships for graduating seniors.
She also shared with the audience
a number of future challenges the
district will face, namely finances.
The district has already cut $22 million from its 2010-11 budget, but is
committed to providing a quality
education for its students. Dr. Bamberg said the district is exploring a
number of options to address its
financial situation. Among them are:
•Creating new revenue sources
•Cutting expenditures
•Asking taxpayers to pay additional taxes through a property tax
ratification election
Dr. Bamberg added that other challenges include tracking growth and
development in AISD, rezoning
schools to address overcrowding
in the north and dealing with lower
enrollment in the southwest of the
district, addressing transportation
needs and competing with surrounding districts for quality staff.
ors in athletics. This marks the first
time in the history of AISD athletics
that Aldine ISD has been placed in
the same district with Alief ISD’s
schools.
Two of Aldine ISD’s former partners
in District 19-5A, Atascocita High
School and Kingwood High School,
were moved to District 14-5A and to
Region II. Humble was reclassified
as a Class 4A school and will now
compete in District 18-4A.
AISD varsity teams earn playoff spots MacArthur High Jazz
During the fall semester, a number of Aldine ISD varsity
teams earned playoff spots and trips to regional competitions in three different sports.
In football, Ray Evans’ Eisenhower
High Eagles finished second in District 19-5A with a 4-2 record and
advanced to the bi-district round
of the Class 5A playoffs. The Eagles
were defeated by Lamar in bi-district
play and finished the season with a
6-5 record.
The Aldine High Mustangs, under
the direction of head coach Lionel
Crawford, finished third in league
play with a 3-3 record and defeated
Westside, 28-19, in bi-district before
falling to Alief Taylor, 38-35, in the
area round of the playoffs. The Mustangs finished the 2009 season with
a 7-5 record.
In volleyball, Jocelyn Adams’ Eisenhower High Lady Eagles finished
second in 19-5A play with a 9-3 record. They defeated Westside in bi-
district play before falling to Cinco
Ranch in area round play. The Lady
Eagles finished the season with a
23-8 record.
Linda Eastland’s MacArthur High
Lady Generals finished fourth in
district with a 5-7 record and were
defeated by Bellaire in the bi-district
round of the playoffs. The Lady
Generals finished the season with a
12-22 record.
In cross country, the MacArthur
High Generals, under the direction
of coach Kelly Silha, finished third
at the District 19-5A meet and advanced to the Region III meet. The
MacArthur High Lady Generals, under the direction of coach Allison
Smith, also finished third at the
league meet and advanced to the
Region III meet.
Ensemble performs
at opening of new
FBI headquarters
MacArthur Senior High School band
director Jose Diaz, second from right,
posed with members of the MacArthur High Jazz Ensemble during a
break from performing at the dedication ceremony of the opening of the
new FBI headquarters in Houston.
The new facility, located at 1 Justice
Park in Northwest Houston, was dedicated in the fall of 2009. FBI Director
Robert Mueller, III was the keynote
speaker at the dedication ceremony.
Aldine ISD named winner of Broad Prize
Philanthropist Eli Broad announced
the winner at the U.S. Capitol’s Congressional Auditorium.
“Aldine deserves to celebrate today,”
he said. “Aldine has demonstrated
that when an entire community and
district work together with a singular focus on educating every child,
they can succeed, even against the
odds of poverty. Their success holds
valuable lessons for other urban districts trying to do the same.”
Joining Eli Broad for the announcement were Secretary of Education
Arne Duncan, U.S. Senator Tom
Harkin and U.S. Representatives
Gene Green, George Miller, and
John Kline.
“This is a tremendous accomplishment for our board of education, our
staff, our parents and our students,”
Dr. Bamberg said. “We are so appreciative to the Broad Foundation for
selecting Aldine as its national winner
and for the generous gift they provided to help Aldine students attain a
college education. This is a wonderful
day for everyone who is a part of the
Aldine family. This (the scholarship
money) doesn’t just represent four
years of school for our students, but
a chance to change lives. By being
recognized on the national level, this
award endorses the long hours and
hard work many have put in over the
years in educating our children. Our
board should also be commended for
its vision and leadership in making
academic gains among all of our students its top priority.”
The Broad Prize for Urban Education is an annual award that honors
the most outstanding urban school
district in the United States that has
made the greatest improvement in
student achievement while reducing achievement gaps among ethnic
groups and between high- and lowincome students.
To celebrate being the Broad Prize
winner, Aldine ISD held a communitywide celebration in October.
More than 2,500 people attended
the event, which was held in Thorne
Stadium. Attendees were treated to
student performances, along with
remarks from U.S. Representatives
Gene Green and Shelia Jackson
Lee, State Senator Mario Gallegos
and State Representative Armando
Walle. In addition, former AISD Superintendent Nadine Kujawa and
former Board Member A.W. Jones
joined the current Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Wanda
Bamberg at the event. President
Barack Obama sent a letter of congratulations, while Green provided
the district with a copy of a House
resolution praising Aldine ISD’s accomplishment. Green also presented the district with a United States
flag that flew over the U.S. Capitol.
The district also received a letter of
congratulations from State Representative Sylvester Turner, a Texas
Senate/House of Representatives
resolution congratulating AISD on
winning the Broad Prize and a proclamation from then Houston Mayor
Bill White designating Oct. 13 as
Aldine Day in the City of Houston.
Following the ceremony, a street festival was held in the east parking lot
of the M.O. Campbell Educational
Center.
U.S. Representatives Shelia Jackson Lee and Gene Green presented to Aldine ISD Superintendent Dr. Wanda Bamberg and
a student a flag that flew over the U.S. Capitol.
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Business Partnerships
Join our current
business partners
A and J Automotive
A-1 Glass & Mirror
Aaron’s Rental Spring Cyrpress Rd.
Abitibi Recycling Corp
Academic Enrichment
Learning Academy
Academy Breton Ridge
Academy North Freeway
Acosta’s
Acres Home Center
Acres Home Public Library
African American Chamber of Commerce
Aggressive Trucking
AIG Valic
Airgas
Airport Express
Alaskan Snow Cones
Aldine Bender Auto
Aldine Child Development Center
Aldine Greenspoint YMCA
Aldine Improvement District
Aldine Pathfinder Scouting District
Aldine Public Library
Aldine Y.O.U.T.H.
All Awards
Alley Theatre
ALPHA ACADEMY
ALS Accounting
AMC 24 Deerbrook
American Bureau of Shipping
AmeriCorps
Ann Schmalz
Anti-Smoking Campaign
Arby’s Imperial Valley
Art Institute of Boston
Art Institute of Chicago
Atascazoo Animal Hospital
Atlas E. Parker
Atlas Signs
AutoZone Bingle Rd.
AXA
B&M Trash Hauling
Baker
Baker Blackie Machine
Works
Barnes and
Noble
Deerbrook
Mall
Barnes and
Noble FM
1960 W.
Be An Angel
Fund Inc.
Beasley Tire
Service
Bell Towing
Best Buy
North
Freeway
Better Business
Bureau
Education
Foundation
Big Lots
Bolts-N- Nuts
Boy Scouts of
America
Brazos Valley
Equine Hospital
Brenda Solano
Brentwood
Baptist Church
Brother’s Pizza
Greenspoint Mall
Burchfield and Bro.
Burger King Aldine
Westfield
Burger King Dyna Dr.
Burger King Little York
Burger King-Houston
Foods
BX3Digital
Cajun Stuff
Candy Land Day School
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Becoming a
Business Partner
Tell me about Aldine ISD.
Aldine ISD has approximately 63,000 students. Eighty-four
percent are economically disadvantaged and 23 percent (mobility rate) move from one campus to another or to another district
during the course of the school year.
Tell me about the quality of Aldine’s education
program.
Aldine was winner of the 2009 Broad Prize for Urban Education,
winner of the HEB Excellence in Education Award in
2008, has earned seven Recognized ratings for academic achievement from the Texas Education Agency, and
won the 2006 Texas Award for Performance Excellence.
Considering the demographics and quality of
Aldine’s educational program, is there a need
for business partnerships?
Absolutely. Aldine needs additional assistance to help all of
our students perform at the same academic levels as students from more affluent communities. Business partners
help Aldine neutralize the impact of poverty and mobility.
From Aldine’s point of view, education is everyone’s business.
How can businesses help Aldine ISD remain a
high performing school district and continue
to improve in the delivery of educational services?
Many campuses express the need for mentors, tutors, assistance with special projects, Texas Scholars and Career Day
presenters, and assistance with school supplies.
How can our company get involved?
Contact any principal or Ben G. Wilson, assistant superintendent of community and governmental relations, at 281-9856202 or send an E-mail to [email protected].
Wanda Bamberg, Ed.D.
Aldine ISD
Canino Produce
Capital One Bank FM 1960 E.
Capital Welding and Construction
Career Educators
Carls Automotive
Carrington Enterprises
Catalyst Rx
Catholic Charities
CCD Ventures
Cellular Unlimited Talk
CEVA Logistics
Charles Transports & Associates LLC
Chase Bank (Fall Creek)
Chase Bank Rusk St.
Chase Bank W. Little York
Chic-fil-A Deerbrook
Chick-fil-A @FM 1960 W.
Chick-fil-A N. Sam Houston Pkwy.
Chick-fil-A North Freeway
Children’s Museum of Houston
Churches Chicken T.C. Jester Blvd.
CiCi’s Pizza (Humble)
CiCi’s Pizza FM 1960
CiCi’s Pizza Greenspoint Mall
CiCi’s Pizza Tomball Pkwy.
City of HoustonSolid Waste Mgt. Dept.
Collision King Auto Center
Columbus College of Art
Comfort Inn & Suites JFK Blvd.
Community of Christ Church
Computer Sales and Service
Congressman Gene Green
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
Continental Airlines
County Commissioner El Franco Lee
Cracker Barrel North Freeway
Crimestoppers
Dairy Queen Aldine Bender Rd.
Davis Food City
DEA
Deerbrook Forest Chrysler Jeep
Delta Supplies
Denny’s North Freeway
Deskco
DHL
Discount Tires Eastex Freeway
Doctor’s Hospital (Parkway)
Dollar General Greens Rd.
Dollar Tree FM 1960 Bypass
Dollar Tree North Freeway
Domino’s Pizza Aldine Bender
Domino’s Pizza FM 529
Doubletree Hotel JFK Blvd.
Downtown Aquarium
Dr. Gloria Iwuala
Dream Starters
Dreamzone365, Inc.
Driscoll Place Apartments
E. F. & Associates
Eagle Global Logistics
Eagle Tire & Auto Service
Early Initiatives Group
East Aldine Management District
El Dorado Paving Co. Inc
El Paso
Empress Shipping
EMRJ Marketing, LLC
Enterprise Products
EPI
Eraser Dust
ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil Educational
Alliance Program
EZ Party
Fallbrook Church
Family Dollar Eastex Freeway
Famsa Furniture Store
Farmers Insurance Greens Rd.
Farmers Insurance S. Loop W.
Fiesta Airline Dr.
Fiesta Jensen Dr.
Fiesta W. Mt. Houston Rd.
Firestone North Freeway
First Service Credit Union
First Southwest Company
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First Stop
Flower Connection
Fluor Corporation Foundation
FMA Alliance, Ltd.
FMC Technologies
Forest Park Lawndale
Frost Bank
Fry’s North Freeway
Funtasia
Future Group World Cricket Premiere
G. Ian Smith III, CPA
G. K. Pillar - CPA
G. Pillai - CPA
Gallery Furniture
Garnett Aviation
Gayla Corporation
GEN X Uniforms
Genesys Works
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council
Girls Scouts - Explorer
GlaxoSmithKline
GleanKing Janitoral Services
Gloria Jean’s Coffee
Go Go Gomez
Godfather’s Aldine Mail Rte.
Good Eats
Gotcha Kovered
Great Time Skate
Greater Commission Missonary
Baptist Church
Greater Inwood Partnership
Greensheet for Education
Greenspoint Mall
Grimes Bakery
Gulf States Financial Services
Gulf States Toyota
H.E.B. Aldine Westfield Rd.
H.E.B. Windfern
Halliburton
Harbor Capital Group
Harris County Library (Aldine Branch)
Harris County Sheriff’s Dept.
Harris County Utility District #15
HBB Piano Studio
HCDE - CASE
HCPHES
Hess Corporation
High Meadows Branch Library
Hilda’s Deccoraciones
Holiday Inn Houston IAH
Holy Bears Inc.
Home Depot North Freeway
Houston Aeros
Houston Airport System
Houston Association
of Professional Landman
Houston Astros
Houston Bar Association
Houston Chronicle
Houston Dynamo
Houston Food Bank
Houston Northwest
Chamber of Commerce
Houston Police Department
Mounted Patrol
Houston Rockets
Houston TaeKwonDo Academy
Hughes Christensen
Product Engineering
Humble Family Skate
I. Scott Lidji & Associates Law Office
IBM
Immigration Customs
Institute for International
Education - Houston Office
Intercoastal Paint
Intergrated Airline Services
InvesTex Credit Union
ITT Technical Institute
ITZ- Family Food and Fun
J.C.’s Office Solutions
J.L. Trucking
J&B Technologies
Jack-in-the-Box Aldine Westfield Rd.
Jack-in-the-Box JFK Blvd.
Jack-in-the-Box Will Clayton Pkwy.
Jason’s Deli FM 1960 W.
For more information
on student internship
programs, call Franklin
Higgins, director of
career and technology
education, at
281-985-6650.
Leadership Aldine’s class of 2010 learns inner workings of school district
Forty-two community members have attended 2009-10 classes offered through Leadership Aldine, a non-credit course
designed to educate parents, business partners and community leaders on how the school district operates.
The course is modeled after successful leadership programs including
Leadership North Houston, supported by Lone Star College, and Leadership Katy ISD.
Next school year’s class is now
forming. Persons interested in joining Leadership Aldine may call 713756-7855 or send an E-mail to [email protected].
Members attend six three-hour presentations during the school year on
topics such as curriculum, school
district facilities, school finance, child
nutrition, transportation, hiring qualified personnel, technology and safety.
Classes meet in Aldine ISD’s central
administration building. There is no
cost but participants are encouraged
to attend all classes. Meetings are
scheduled one Thursday morning per
month, 8-11:00 a.m.
Class members include Shane Clotiaux, AXA Equitable; George Mapula,
Me’n My Pal Portraits; Veronica Reynaga, People’s Trust Federal Credit
Union; Christi Maynard, parent; Victor Zermeno, parent; Wesley Busch,
MOGAS, Industries; Sarah Singleton,
State Senator Dan Patrick’s Office;
Bill Ginder, Caldwell Companies;
Annette Titlow, Atlas Sign Services;
Shawna Roy, Aldine YOUTH; Brenda
Addison, parent; Anita James, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee’s Office; Kim McFarlane, ieSmartSystems;
Shanya Dean, 21st Century Community Learning Center; Kendrick
Kitchens, Harris County Department
of Education; Tnatasha RobinsonHarris, parent; Perry Guerrero,
parent; Ronnie Pickard, Houston
Airport System; Charlotte Benson,
Tuttle Development Company; Debbie Beal, A2Z Educational Supplies;
Patricia Urroz, parent; Janel Dennison, parent; Martha Harris, parent; Regina Latoison, parent; John
Beaudion, Commissioner El Franco
Lee’s Office; Myriam Saldivar, State
Representative Armando Walle’s Office; Cristina Guillen, parent; Roslyn
Bibb, Houston Food Bank; Dee Anne
Alexander, Anadarko Petroleum;
Marivel Andrade, parent; Mary Ann
Carrion, State Senator Mario Gal-
Bank of America and Carver High School
Pictured above are members of Leadership Aldine’s Class of
2010 at this year’s first meeting to learn behind-the-scenes information about Aldine ISD.
legos’ Office; Larry Rideaux, Lone
Star College - North Harris; Mariana
Sanchez, Aldine-Greenspoint YMCA;
Jeff Hartmann, parent; Joyce Wiley,
Lone Star College - North Harris; Joel
Stevenson, parent; Candace JacksonPrusmack, parent; Dulce Palomo,
parent; Tanya Robinson, parent;
Ronnie Monroe, parent; Melva Denson, parent; Dr. Beverly Irby, Sam
Houston State University; Reginald
Williams, Congresswoman Sheila
Jackson Lee’s Office; Kelli Ray, State
Representative Gary Elkins’ Office;
Carmen Arzapala, parent; and Catherine Benavides, parent.
Aldine ISD, legislative representatives
address school funding shortfall
School board members and district administrators met
with state lawmakers and legislative aides representing
Aldine ISD to discuss the school district’s budget deficit.
Rosalyn Sweat, an A+ Principal Intern at Carver High School,
poses with Oscar Sanchez, center, and Julio Castillo of Bank of
America, who are Carver’s business partners.
Partners with Aldine ISD since 1973!
Dr. Wanda Bamberg, superintendent of schools, explained that the
state froze revenue to school districts at 2005-06 levels, and that the
cost to educate nearly 63,000 students and operate the district has
exceeded funding from the state,
local taxpayers and federal sources.
The funding shortfall has forced the
district to cut educational programs
and services this school year, and
there are plans for $22 million in additional cuts in 2010-11. After these
reductions, a deficit of more than
$14.5 million remains. The shortfall
could rise even higher. The district
is planning deeper cuts and seeking additional options, such as a tax
ratification election, to increase revenue and balance the budget.
District officials and state lawmakers proposed working together to
address the district’s budget deficit
in preparation for the 2011 state
legislative session. Board members Dr. Alton Smith, Rose Avalos,
Rick Ogden, Marine Jones and Dr.
Viola M. Garcia participated in the
December 2009 meeting at Bussey
Elementary.
Schools in the district hosted financial presentations during Open
Houses and other parent meetings
to explain the district’s budget
shortfall, reductions that have been
made or planned, and options under consideration to increase revenue, including a tax ratification
election. School district residents
may read questions and answers
about Aldine ISD’s budget by visiting www.aldine.k12.tx.us and clicking on Finance Update Questions
on the right side of the home page.
AISD parents and high school students are invited to a
College Sneak Peek – Open House
on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 - 5 to 8 p.m.
Lone Star College-North Harris
2700 W.W. Thorne Drive
Houston, TX 77073
Free food, t-shirts, giveaways and more while supplies last.
Scholarship drawing for two $1,000 scholarships.
Call 281.765.7823 for information
(Pictured l-r) Jose Rivera, Congressman Gene Green’s Office;
Reginald Williams, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee’s Office; State Rep. Sylvester Turner; Kelli Ray, State Rep. Gary
Elkins’ Office; and State Rep. Armando Walle met with Aldine
board members and administrators to discuss the district’s
budget deficit.
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Business Partners
and Caraway Intermediate
Motivational speaker Melvin
Adams, left, recently paid a
visit to Caraway Intermediate. Pictured with him is Principal Alfred James.
Caraway Intermediate Principal Alfred James is pictured
with business partners Tarab
Zar and Shane Clotiaux of
AXA Equitable.
DHL and Conley Elementary
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AISD partnering with Census Bureau
Aldine ISD is partnering with the United States Census
Bureau to encourage everyone to be counted this year.
The U.S. Census counts every resident in the United States, and is
required by the Constitution to take
place every 10 years.
The 2010 Census will help communities receive more than $400 billion
in federal founds each year for things
like hospitals, job training centers,
schools, senior centers, bridges, tunnels and other public works projects,
and emergency services.
Additionally, the data collected by
the census also help determine the
number of seats Texas has in the
U.S. House of Representatives.
In March, census forms were delivered to every residence in the Unit-
ed States and Puerto Rico. The census consists of 10 questions. Once
the questions have been answered,
individuals should then mail the
form back in the postage-paid envelope the Census Bureau has provided. Individuals that don’t mail
the forms back may receive a visit
from a census-taker, who will ask
individuals the questions in person.
The majority of the country will receive English-only materials. Households in areas with high concentrations of Spanish-speaking residents
may receive a bilingual form.
Any personal date provided is protected under federal law.
AISD se juntará con la Oficina del Censo de EE.UU.
Ambas entidades esperan fomentar la participación en
el Censo 2010.
DHL, a business partner of Conley Elementary, recently donated
school supplies to the school. Pictured are (left to right): Oscar
Herrera of DHL, Counselor Glenda Johnson, Principal Katy Roede
and Lily Aranda of DHL.
First Service Credit Union
and Kujawa Elementary
Es importante que todos sean contados este año. La Oficina del Censo
cuenta a cada persona quien reside
en los Estado Unidos; el censo se
realiza cada 10 años como exige la
Constitución Federal del país.
El Censo 2010 ayudará a que las
comunidades reciban más de 400
billones de dólares en fondos federales cada año para hospitales, centros de capacitación laboral, escuelas, centros para ancianos, puentes,
túneles y otros proyectos de obras
públicas e servicios de emergencia.
Además, los datos que el censo recoge también ayudan a determinar
la cantidad de escaños que tiene el
Estado de Texas en la Cámara de Representantes de los EE.UU.
En marzo, los cuestionarios del
Censo se enviaron a cada hogar de
los Estados Unidos y Puerto Rico.
Cuando reciba el suyo, solo conteste las 10 preguntas breves y envíelo
de vuelta por correo en el sobre con
franqueo pagado previsto. Si usted
no devuelve el cuestionario por correo, podría ser visitado por un empleado del Censo quien le hará las
preguntas del cuestionario.
La mayoría del país recibirá los materiales en inglés. Los hogares en áreas
con altas concentraciones de residentes que hablan español podrían
recibir un cuestionario bilingüe.
Cualquier data personal que usted
provea está protegido en conformidad de la ley federal.
MOGAS Industries and Black Elementary
A representative from First Service Credit Union recently spoke
to a group of second grade students at Kujawa Elementary.
She provided tips on saving money.
MOGAS Industries provided school supplies to Black Elementary. Pictured are: Principal Lori Garcia, Veronica
Culpepper, Mike Workman, Walt Weismiller, Johnny Steen,
Jeff Stone and Wesley Busch.
ALDINE ISD ALUMNI
Proudly Supporting Aldine Since 1968
11802 Eastex Freeway · Houston, TX 77039
Phone: 281-449-2365 · Fax: 281-449-9436
www.beasleytire.com
MOGAS Industries employees Edwin Hernandez and Jonas
Hernandez presented a program at Black Elementary on
how motorcycles relate to science.
Jed’s Hardware
Jesse Jones Park
Jet Machine Works
JMW Productions
Jo Aderholdt
Johnson Space Center
Jose Morales
Joslin Construction
Josten’s
Junior Achievement
Just Poppin Gourmet Popcorn
Kansas City Art Institute
Keller Williams Realty
Kid’s and Play
Child Development Center
KIDZFIT
Kings and Queens Barber & Beauty
Kingwood College
Kroger Aldine Mail Rte.
Kroger Gift Imperial Valley
Kroger Gulfton
Laguna College of Art and Design
Larry’s Photos & Video
Graduate Photos
Laser Quest
Law Office of Angela Aaron
Law Offices of Mari Gianukos
Lawemax Truck & Trailer Repair
Le Petite Bistro
Learning Blocks
Leslie Knetsar
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Liberty Tax Service
Lifetouch
Lisa Read
Little Angels Day Care
Little Angels of Praise
Little Caesars W. Little York Rd.
Little Caesars W. Sam Houston Pkwy.
Living Word Fellowship Church
LMS Group
Lone Star College - North Harris
LoneStar College - Tomball
Loxanna Photography
Luby’s Cafeteria Eastex Freeway
Luby’s Veterans Memorial Dr.
Luby’s W. Greens Rd.
Lucia & Cesar Diaz
Lunchbox Deli
Lupe Tortilla
M&J Customs
Mac Haik Chrysler
Mac Jr. Steel Erectors
MAES Inc.
Main Event
Main Street Theater
Mapula
MASS Art
MATTCO Mfg.
McCullough Kwik Air & Heating
McDonald’s Aldine Bender Rd.
McDonald’s FM 1960
McDonald’s Greens Rd.
McDonald’s N. Sam Houston Pkwy E.
McDonald’s North Freeway
McDonald’s Southwest Freeway
McDonald’s W. Mt. Houston Rd,
McDonald’s West Rd.
McDonald’s-Kelly QSR Group
McDonalds FM 1960 E.
MD Anderson
Me and My Pals Portraits
Melcon Vending
Menzies Aviation Group
Mercer Arboretum
Mex. Institute of Greater Houston
MIAD
Michelle Moosally
Mine Beads & More
Mission Greenspoint
MISSION- REAL ESTATE
Mister Carwash
Monterey’s Little Mexico
Moore College of Art
Mrs.Bairds Bread
MRT Auto & Diesel Repair
BOND PROJECTS
U P D AT E
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Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Museum of Fine Arts
Nappco Fastener Company
New hope Community Church
North Houston Bank
North Houston Greenspoint
Chamber of Commerce
North Park Baptist Church
North Star Interests, L.C.
Northside Karate
Nu Faith Community
United Methodist Church
Oaks Christan Church
Office Depot North Freeway
OfficeMax Clara Rd.
OfficeMax Eastex Freeway
Oteco
P&S AUTO SALES
Pam’s Prints & More
Pan Riko
Pancho’s (Humble)
Pancho’s North Freeway
Panda Express North Freeway
Panera Bread Company FM 1960 W,
Panhandle Energy
Papa John’s FM 1960
Papa John’s North Freeway
Pappasito’s North Freeway
Pepsi Bottling Group
Pheido Advertising
Phillip Townsend Associates
Phoenix Fasteners
Photo Plus
Pier One
Pizza Hut FM 1960 W.
PLANET FORD.COM
Popeyes FM 1960
Popeyes Imperial Valley
Pozada Restaurant
Precinct 1 Constable’s Office
Primerica Financial Services
Print Mailers
Producer’s Cooperative Association
Progress Art Group, Inc. - Art Festival
QSP Readers Digest
Quiznos N. Sam Houston Pkwy.
Rainbow Fish
RAM Winch and Hoist
Randalls Kingwood
RCW Nurseries, Inc.
Real Estate Resource
Reasoning Minds
Recycle Rewards
Rice University
School Mathematics Project
Right Now Termite and Pest Control
Riskbytes, Inc.
RITE
Ronnie & Cathy Matthews, LTD.
Ross Dress for Less
Ryan Drilling
SAFE Kids Greater Houston
Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club
Sam Houston State Univ. Educational
Leadership & Counseling Dept.
Sam Houston State University
Sam’s Club FM 1960
Sam’s Club FM 1960 Bypass
Sam’s Club Richey Rd.
Saturn of North Houston
SB&B Business Service
Schlumberger
Shell Oil
Sheraton Hotel JFK Blvd.
Shipley Do-Nuts FM 1960
Showcase Awards
Silvatech
Smart Financial Bank
SMFA, Boston
Snowflake Donuts North Freeway
Sonic Drive-In FM 1960
Sonic Drive-In North Freeway
Sonic Drive-In Oklahoma City
Sonic Drive-In Veteran’s Memorial
Sonic Drive-In W. Little York Rd.
Southern Floral
An Update on Bond Projects Approved by Voters in 2007
Aldine ISD’s voters approved
the sale of $365 million in
bonds in 2007 for construction and renovation projects to
accommodate growth in our
schools. Enrollment has grown
to 63,000 students, an increase
of approximately 10,000 students since the 2000-01 school
year. A committee of parents
Above Ground Gas Tank
Transport. Facility West
Outside Lighting Improvements Nimitz Sr.
Johnson
Magrill
Sammons
Stephens
Thompson
Boiler Replacements
Aldine Middle
Eisenhower Sr.
Fan Coil Replacements
Worsham
Energy Management System
Worsham
Stephens Elem.
Teague Middle
Replace Chillers
Thompson Elem.
Roof Replacements
Hoffman Middle
Mini Gym Reroofing
Mendel
Thompson Elem.
Johnson
Orange Grove
Stephens
Francis Elem.
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New Busses w/AC
Millwork Replacement
Replace Chillers
Kitchen Renovations
Chalkboard Replacement
Renovate Art Classrooms
New Turf
Parking Lot Improvements
Resurface Track
Roof Replacements
Mini Gym Reroofing
Chalkboard Replacement
Fan Coil Replacement
Add. Security Cameras
Digital Dispatch System
Replace Chillers
A.W. Jones
Kujawa
A.W. Jones
Transportation
Bethune
Stovall Acad.
Aldine Sr.
Dunn Elem.
Conley Elem.
Stephens Elem.
Oleson Elem.
Johnson Elem.
MacArthur Sr.
Thorne Stadium
Johnson
Aldine Sr.
MacArthur
Thompson
Oleson Elem.
Teague
Dunn
Aldine Sr.
Magrill
Lane School
Sammons Elem.
Orange Grove
Ermel Elem.
Magrill
Eisenhower Sr.
Shotwell Middle
Francis Elem.
Smith Acad.
Odom Elem.
Aldine Middle
Aldine Sr.
Hambrick
Drew Acad.
Orange Grove
Eisenhower Sr.
Francis Elem.
Busses
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Rayford
MacArthur Area
New Middle School
Lewis
Building Security Alarm
Districtwide
Surveillance Cameras
Campuses
Raymond
Worsham Elem.
Anderson
Lane School
Francis Elem.
Orange Grove
Add. Parking
West Transport. Facility
Replace Chillers
Aldine Sr. Auditorium
Renovations
Magnet Schools
Kitchen Renovations
Sammons Elem.
Shotwell Middle
Teague Middle
Lane School
Nimitz Sr.
Hoffman Middle
Add. for Band and Renovations Eisenhower Sr.
for Choir and Drama
MacArthur Sr.
Add. for Choir and Drama and Nimitz Sr.
Renovations for Band
New Band Complex and
Aldine Sr.
Renovations for Choir and
Drama
Renovate Auditorium
Eisenhower Sr.
MacArthur Sr.
Nimitz Sr.
Aldine Sr.
2011 Projects
New Middle School
Career & Technology
Renovations and Add.
Kitchen Renovations
Renovations and Add. to
Performing Arts Area
Performing Arts Addition
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2009 Projects
New EC/PK Center
Aldine Middle
Grantham
Orange Grove
Wilson
MOC
2010 Projects
2008 Projects
New EC/PK Centers
and community members
worked with school district
staff to recommend projects
voters approved. The following
is a project update.
Wastewater Plant
2007 Projects
For more information
on student internship
programs, call Robert
Thomas, program
director of businesseducation partnerships,
at 281-985-7230.
Garcia-Leza
Aldine/Tirz
MacArthur Area
North Side
East Transport. Facility
Eisenhower Sr.
Eisenhower
Nimitz Sr.
Districtwide
Gray Elem.
Odom
Oleson Elem.
Goodman
Carmichael
Odem Elem.
Conley
Ermel Elem.
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Kitchen Renovations
2013 Projects
New Ninth Grade School
Kitchen Renovations
Completed
In Progress
On Hold
Scheduled
Southwest Teachers Supply
Special Olympics
Splashtown
Spring ISD - Wunsche H.S.
Child Studies & Teacher Preparation
SRA
Starbucks North Freeway
Starbucks Tomball Pkwy.
Starbucks Veteran’s Memorial/1960
State Farm Louetta Rd.
State Farm Willow Center
Subway Antoine Dr.
Subway W. Little York Rd.
T B & D Services
T-Mobile
Taco Bell
Taco Cabana College Park
Taco Cabana Little York
Taco Cabana Tomball Pkwy.
Target (Humble)
Target North Freeway
Tatoo Your Ride
TCB
Texans Together
Texas A & M University Houston
Recruitment Office
Texas A&M - MSC Lead Program
Texas A&M University
Texas Children’s Health Plan Inc.
Texas Department of
Rehabilitation Services
Texas Executive Women
Texas Road House
The Bimmer Workshop
The Edwards Team Realty
The Fastener Connection
The Visualization Program
The WaterWorks Museum
Tin Star Jewelry
Toni Anderson
Total Construction Inspections
Toys for Tots
Trinity Training and Development
Triple J’s BBQ and Catering
Triten Corporation
Tuttle Development Co.
Tweezerman
U of H Hispanic Business
Student Assoc.
U.S. Army
UBS Investment Bank
Universal Essentials Gymnastics
University of Houston
University of Houston
College of Education
University of Houston Downtown
University of Phoenix
Univision Radio
Urgeworks
Verizon Wireless
Vincent Gonzales Restoration
Wachovia Bank (Fall Creek)
Wachovia Bank Greenspoint Dr.
Walgreens Aldine Westfield
Walgreens West Rd.
Walmart FM 1960 Bypass
Walmart N. Sam Houston Pkwy.
Walmart North Freeway
Washington Group International
Washington Mutual FM 1960 W.
Washington Mutual FM 2920
Washington Mutual Greens Rd.
WaterWise Water Smart
Wells Fargo Bank
Wendy’s North Freeway
Weyerhaeuser
What-A-Burger FM 1960 W.
What-A-Burger San Antonio
What-A-Burger West Rd.
What-A-Snack
White Flamingo Restaurant
Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance
Writers in the Schools
Wurth Adams
YMCA of Greater Houston
Young Audiences of Houston
Zio’s Italian Restaurant North Freeway
Primavera
2010
Vol. 32, Núm. 2
‘04, ‘05 and ‘08 National Finalist
Noticias de Aldine
Descubra las últimas noticias, eventos y mucho más sobre las escuelas de Aldine.
superan los 183 mil dólares en la feria del campo y
exposición Ganadera de FFa
Por cuarto año consecutivo, se estableció un nuevo
récord de ventas en la feria de los Futuros Granjeros
de América (conocido por su siglas en inglés FFA) del
AISD, celebrada los días 28 y 29 de enero en el Centro
M.O.Campbell. Miembros de la comunidad recaudaron
más de 183 mil dólares para proyectos estudiantiles. Continúa en pág. 2
Discurso sobre
el estado del
distrito escolar
Más de 300 socios empresariales de las escuelas,
organizaciones comunitarias, líderes gubernamentales, organizaciones de
padres, y miembros de la
comunidad acudieron al
acontecimiento celebrado el 29 de enero en el
Hotel Sheraton North en
Greenspoint.
La Dra. Wanda Bamberg, superintendente de escuelas, dio un resumen del rendimiento del AISD en el
curso 2008-09 en tres áreas importantes: logro estudiantil, manejo
del comportamiento estudiantil y
relaciones comunitarias y familiares.
También compartió datos demográficos y los resultados de la prueba
TAKS, señalando que los alumnos
sobrepasaron o estuvieron en pie
de igualdad con alumnos en todo
el estado.
Bamberg también compartió varios
logros académicos del curso 200809. Por ejemplo:
•26 escuelas fueron clasificadas
‘Ejemplares,’ mientras que 26
fueron clasificadas ‘Reconocidas’
•12 escuelas imanes o magnet
reciben Premios al Mérito por la
asociación de Escuelas Imanes de
Texas
•12 de los 14 Premios Glen Hendricks se otorgaron a escuelas
imanes por la asociación de Escuelas Imanes de Texas y el área
del Medio-Sur de Texas
•Los alumnos de último año de
secundaria recibieron 859 becas
universitarias para un monto de
14 millones de dólares
Continúa en pág. 4
La visión de Aldine:
Preparar y Formar
Mejores Personas
Nuestra Misión
Existimos para preparar académicamente y socialmente a cada uno
ser un:
• Pensador crítico;
• Solucionador de problemas; y
• Ciudadano responsable y
productivo.
Tyler Kelch,
alumno de
segundo año
de la Escuela
Secundaria
Nimitz, figura
en la foto con
su novillo, Jerónimo, el gran
campeón del
evento.
AISD gana el prestigioso Premio Broad
El Distrito Escolar de Aldine ganó el Premio Broad a la Educación Urbana. La
presentación del premio se celebró en Washington el 16 de septiembre en el
Auditorio del Congreso del capitolio estadounidense.
La Dra. Viola M. García, el Dr.
Alton Smith, Rose Ávalos, Rick
Ogden, Merlin Griggs, Marine Jones y Steve Mead, miembros del
Consejo Escolar de Aldine; la Dra.
Wanda Bamberg, superintendente
de escuelas; y Priscilla Ridgway,
superintendente auxiliar de currículo e instrucción, estuvieron
presentes en el anuncio. También
estuvo presente Carolyn Milton,
representante de la Asociación de
Docentes del Estado de Texas. Continúa en pág. 2
Consejo Escolar le pone el nombre de
Vernon y Kathy Lewis a nueva escuela
Vernon y Kathy Lewis, ambos educadores de muchos años, recibieron la sorpresa
de sus vidas durante la reunión del Consejo Escolar de Aldine el 15 de diciembre.
Vernon y Kathy Lewis dieron las gracias al consejo escolar
por rendirles honor.
Miembros del consejo escolar
Huelga decir que Vernon y Kathy
aprobaron por unanimidad poLewis estuvieron conmovidos al
nerle el nombre de los Lewis a la
escuchar a la señora Ávalos leer la
décima escuela media del distrito
recomendación al llenarse la Sala
escolar para rendirles honor. Amde Juntas con familiares, amistabos sirvieron casi cuatro décadas
des y ex colegas del AISD.
en la educación.
“Esto ha sido una gran sorpresa
Rose Ávalos, quien presidió el
para ambos ser honrados de esta
comité de nombramientos que
manera,” dijo Vernon. “Es difícil
constó de Rick Ogden y el Dr.
expresar nuestro agradecimiento.
Alton Smith, les recomendó a los
Estamos muy conmovidos con
miembros del consejo escolar a
este honor. Sólo somos personas
ponerle el nombre de los Lewis a
ordinarias quienes se compromela escuela media, la cual se ubicará
tieron a apoyar a los alumnos.”
en la calle West Hardy.
Todos quienes se encontraron con
El consejo escolar sorprendió
los Lewis durante los años conopor completo a los Lewis. Ambos
cieron a dos educadores entregaacudieron a la reunión pensando
dos a su trabajo. Un director una
que el consejo escolar le iba renvez escribió del señor Lewis, “Es
dir honor a Bettie Stubblefield,
un joven quien será un adminisuna amiga cercana quien sirve de
trador sobresaliente para el Distrisecretaria para la Superintendente
to Escolar de Aldine.”
Dra. Wanda Bamberg y el consejo
Ese director ¡tenía razón!
escolar, por sus años de servicio.
Vernon Lewis emprendió su carre-
ra en el AISD sirviendo de docente en la Escuela Secundaria Aldine
en 1969. Durante los siguientes
37 años, sirvió de subdirector de
la Escuela Secundaria Eisenhower,
director de la Escuela Media Teague y la Escuela Secundaria Aldine, director ejecutivo de escuelas
secundarias, superintendente del
área de Nimitz y superintendente
auxiliar de administración. Se jubiló en 2006.
Kathy Lewis también inició su carrera en el AISD en 1969. Durante
los siguientes 38 años, sirvió de
docente en la Escuela Secundaria
MacArthur y la Escuela Secundaria
Nimitz, y una consejera de educación especial y regular en la Escuela Media Teague desde 1983 hasta
su retiro en 2007. La señora Lewis
quiso mucho a sus alumnos, conocía sus situaciones y sus nombres.
Estaba entregada a su trabajo y al
éxito de los alumnos; guardó un
listado de oraciones para los alumnos y la facultad.
Los dos se conocieron en la Universidad Bautista de Houston donde él reconoció la devoción al deber de su futura esposa, su amor
por los niños y su compromiso de
ayudar a otros.
La Escuela Media Lewis abrirá en
agosto de 2010.
En esa misma reunión, los miembros del consejo escolar también
aprobaron la recomendación del
comité de ponerle el nombre Escuela Intermedia de la Calle Raymond a otra nueva escuela que
abrirá en agosto de 2010.
Consejo escolar
se reorganiza
El Consejo Escolar de
Aldine se reorganizó durante la reunión el 17 de
noviembre.
El comité de nominación del consejo escolar, presidido por la miembro
del consejo escolar Marine Jones,
nombró al Dr. Alton Smith para servir de presidente, Rose Ávalos como
vicepresidente, Rick Ogden como
secretario y Merlin Griggs como
secretario adjunto. La señora Jones,
Steve Mead y la Dra. Viola M. García servirán de miembros. La Dra.
García, quien sirvió de presidenta
durante el curso 2008-09 y parte del
curso 2009-2010, le pasó el martillo
al Dr. Smith durante la reunión.
El Dr. Smith luego asignó a los
miembros a comités del consejo
escolar. El comité de revisión de
política será presidido por Mead y
constará de la Dra. García y Ogden.
El comité de sitios será presidido
por Ávalos y constará de Griggs y
Jones. El comité de nombramientos de escuelas será presidido por
la Dra. García y constará de Griggs
y Ogden. El comité de nominación
será presidido por Ogden y constará
de la Dra. García y Griggs. El comité
de selección de nuevos miembros
al Consejo Escolar de Aldine será
presidido por Jones y constará de
Ávalos y Mead.
Previo a la reorganización del consejo escolar, Ávalos, Ogden y Mead
prestaron juramento ante Jonathan
Hantke, superintendente auxiliar
y consejero general del AISD, para
servir términos de cuatro años. Los
tres ganaron sus escaños sin oposición en las elecciones en noviembre
de 2009; regresaron a servir en sus
respectivas posiciones.
La Dra. García le pasó el martillo al Dr. Smith.
Noticias de Aldine
Primavera 2010
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Escuela y Comunidad
La Fundación Educacional y
Benéfica Ivy League nombró al
Dr. Archie Blanson, vicesuperintendente del AISD, y a Isaac Carrier,
director de la Escuela Media Plummer, “Estrellas en la Educación”.
Alumnos de FFA superan los 183 mil dólares
en la 51a Feria del Campo y Exposición
Estimados Padres y Apoderados:
El curso 2009-2010 ha sido uno lleno
de celebraciones y desafíos. Por ejemplo, el AISD atrajo atención nacional
después de ganar el prestigioso Premio
Broad a la Educación Urbana. Por ganar el premio, la Fundación Broad le
otorgó al AISD un millón de dólares en
becas para alumnos de último año de
secundaria (quienes se graduarán en
2010). En enero, nuestros alumnos del
programa Futuros Granjeros de América ganaron más de 183 mil dólares
por sus proyectos en la Feria Anual del
Campo y Exposición Ganadera. Aun
durante estos tiempos difíciles económicos, la comunidad demostró su apoyo por los alumnos. El AISD también
tuvo el honor de tener intérpretes de la
Escuela Primaria Johnson y la Escuela
Intermedia Hill a mostrar sus destrezas
musicales en la conferencia de la Asociación de Texas de Educadores de Música celebrada en San Antonio.
Además, el AISD tuvo el honor de tener a dos escuelas — la Escuela Media
Hambrick y la Escuela Primaria Stephens — nombradas entre los 13 ganadores del país del Premio Nacional
a la Excelencia en la Educación Urbana
concedido por el Centro Nacional Para
la Transformación de Escuelas Urbanas
de la Universidad Estatal de San Diego.
E incluso la revista U.S. News & World
Report nombró a las escuelas secundaria MacArthur y Carver entre las mejores escuelas secundarias del país en su
búsqueda de 2009. La organización Escuelas Imanes (o Magnet) de América,
el Centro Nacional Para el Logro Educacional y la Agencia de Educación de
Texas también reconocieron a varias de
nuestras escuelas. Y es imposible enumerar todas las victorias de los alumnos en distintos concursos y deportes.
Al mismo tiempo que celebramos estos
triunfos, el AISD está afrontando una
crisis financiera. Si no se soluciona la
situación, no podremos seguir brindando los programas y servicios actuales que han beneficiado a los alumnos.
Hablando claro, los costos de educar
y brindar los programas y servicios a
casi 63,000 alumnos son superiores
a los ingresos que recibe el AISD del
estado, los contribuyentes locales y
el gobierno federal. Cada decisión es
y será difícil. Para ahorrar dinero hemos recortado programas, congelado
la contratación de nuevos empleados,
reducido los servicios y aumentado el
número de alumnos por aula. Estamos
planeando recortar 22 millones de
dólares adicionales del presupuesto
2010-2011. Aun con estos recortes,
todavía tendremos un déficit de más
de 14 millones de dólares. Realizamos
casi 50 reuniones por todo el distrito
sobre las finanzas escolares para hacer
que los padres y miembros de la comunidad se den cuenta de nuestra situación económica. Las presentaciones en
inglés y español están publicadas en el
enlace “Finance Update Questions” en
el sitio Web del AISD, www.aldine.k12.
tx.us. También puede hacer preguntas
y leer las cuestiones frecuentemente
preguntadas.
Mi promesa a ustedes es que seguiremos monitoreando el estado financiero
para brindar un programa educativo de
calidad para todos. Agradezco su apoyo
en nuestro objetivo de cultivar y preparar a los mejores alumnos del país.
Atentamente,
Dra. Wanda Bamberg
Superintendenta de Escuelas
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“La 51a Feria del Campo y Exposición e incluso la Venta de Campeones fue un gran éxito debido al apoyo inquebrantable de la comunidad
de Aldine,” dijo Franklin Higgins, director de orientación profesional y
educación técnica. “De nuevo, la feria superó todas las expectativas. No
podemos agradecer lo suficiente a
la comunidad por su generosidad.”
Además de varios grupos verticales
de compradores que compraron
proyectos estudiantiles, el departamento distrital de operaciones compró todos los proyectos estudiantiles que no ganaron, así asegurando
que aquellos alumnos se llevarían
algún tipo de premio monetario
por su arduo trabajo. Ese esfuerzo
generó $30,500 para los proyectos
estudiantiles.
La Venta de Campeones generó
$144,950 adicionales, mientras que
la Subasta de Arte durante el desayuno de la feria recaudó otros $8,000
para los alumnos de FFA y alumnos
de arte del distrito. El ex superinten-
dente M.B. “Sonny” Donaldson compró una parrilla por $3,150.
El dinero recaudado por los alum-
nos agrónomos es de ellos para usar
para becas universitarias o para financiar futuro proyectos de FFA.
Gran campeón
Aldine
Melanie Rivera Pavo Aldine Buyers Group
$3,200
Stephanie Rodríguez Proyecto de arte
$2,500
Nimitz
Tyler Kelch
Novillo
Grupo First Construction $12,000
Tyler Kelch
Chivo
Recursos Humanos y
Grupo A+ Texas Teachers $5,000
Pastel de Beca
Grupo Vertical Nimitz
$900
Tyler Kelch Horticultura Grupo Vertical Nimitz
$2,500
MacArthur Josh Gullen
Cerdo
Grupo de Superintendente$7,000
Gwen Kimble
Cordero
AXA Equitable
$3,500
Zoya Downland Pavo
Grupo Vertical MacArthur $2,500
Mariah Soto
Pollo
Amanda Johnson Conejo
Harris County ESD #1
$2,250
Gran campión de reserva
Aldine
Melanie Rivera
Novillo
Grupo Vertical Eisenhower$8,500
Nick Coon
Cerdo
Grupo Vertical Aldine
$3,750
Samantha Casares Chivo
Aldine Buyers Group
$3,100
JaWaun Taylor Pavo
Beasly Tire Service, Inc. $1,700
Eisenhower Erick Chicas
Conejo
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Cordero
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Adrianne Alewine Pavo
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Proyecto de arte
$1,950
Colegio de Párvulos García-Leza celebra ceremonia de dedicación
Centenares de miembros
familiares, amistades, colegas y miembros de la
comunidad compartieron
el gozo de Norma GarcíaLeza durante la ceremonia celebrada en su honor
a principios del curso.
En enero de 2009, el Consejo Escolar de Aldine aprobó por unanimidad la recomendación de ponerle el
nombre de García-Leza al séptimo
colegio de párvulos del distrito.
García-Leza inició su carrera en
el AISD como una empleada de
la limpieza en la Escuela Primaria
Thompson. Es ahí donde desarrolló un amor por trabajar con niños.
Después de servir de ayudante de
docente mientras asistía a la universidad, García-Leza recibió su licenciatura y emprendió su carrera docente
en 1983 como una maestra bilingüe
en la Escuela Primaria Worsham (anteriormente Escuela Primaria Oakwilde). Siguió dando clases por 15 años
antes de servir de subdirectora de
Worsham. Más tarde fue ascendida
a directora de Worsham; se jubiló en
2003. En su primer día de servir de
directora de Worsham, García-Leza
fue presentada en el programa Good
Morning America del canal ABC; fue
entrevistada por George Stephanopoulos. Después de jubilarse, su pasión por enseñar continuó y regresó
al aula. Actualmente sirve de docente
bilingüe de kínder en la Escuela Primaria Orange Grove.
“¡Qué honor!” García-Leza exclamó
durante su aceptación en la ceremonia de dedicación. “Estoy plenamente agradecida estar aquí ante
mi familia, tantos alumnos antiguos,
padres y amistades en la ceremonia
García-Leza (sentada a la derecha de su retrato que colgará en
la escuela) figura en la foto junto con (última fila izq. a der.):
Rose Ávalos, integrante del consejo escolar; Christina Gómez,
directora; Margarita Byrum, superintendente del área de MacArthur; Rick Ogden, Steve Mead y Merlin Griggs, integrantes
del consejo escolar. Primera fila (izq. a der.): el Dr. Alton Smith
y la Dra. Viola M. García, integrantes del consejo escolar; y la
Dra. Wanda Bamberg, superintendente de escuelas del AISD.
de dedicación. Me considero muy
privilegiada al recibir este honor distinguido. Gracias a los miembros del
consejo escolar por rendirme honor
en esta manera.”
La ceremonia de dedicación inició
con la bienvenida a García-Leza
por la subdirectora Michelle Burke.
Luego Ben Wilson, superintendente
auxiliar de relaciones comunitarias
y gubernamentales, presentó a los
invitados sentados en el tablado; el
juramento de lealtad y el juramento
a la Bandera de Texas fueron recitados por Shelby Holt, Elba Guerrero
y Christopher Córdova, alumnos de
la escuela.
La invocación fue dada por Connie
Jones, una amiga de la familia. Después Christina Gómez, directora de
la escuela, dio el discurso de dedicación. Los alumnos de la escuela cantaron “Mis manos sobre mi cabeza,
“Amo a la escuela,” y “Creciendo”.
Luego fue la presentación de la es-
cuela por la Dra. Viola M. García,
miembro del Consejo Escolar de
Aldine.
La escuela fue aceptada por la alumna Aisley Garrett; María González,
miembro del personal; Ana García,
madre; y José y Otillia Arreguín, socios de negocio.
Siguiendo los comentarios de García-Leza, el Miembro del Congreso
Gene Green y el Diputado Estatal
Armando Walle le presentaron respectivamente la Bandera Nacional
usada el 4 de julio en el capitolio
estadounidense y una bandera usada en el capitolio de Texas.
Norma Lucio y Mónica Garza, dos
alumnas antiguas de la señora García-Leza, fueron quienes quitaron el
velo del retrato de García-Leza que
colgará en la escuela.
La ceremonia de dedicación concluyó con el discurso de clausura
presentado por la Dra. Wanda Bamberg, superintendente de escuelas.
Reglamento
Sobre Tareas
Aldine ISD cree que la tarea es una
parte necesaria del programa educativo de cada alumno. Se espera
que cada alumno pase algún tiempo además del tiempo de instrucción en clase para lograr hacer un
trabajo satisfactorio. Algunos trabajos son a largo plazo y requieren
tiempo de estudio planificado para
completarse.
La palabra “tarea” también incluye asignaciones para estudiar en
casa en los cuales no se requiere
trabajo escrito.
Los alumnos deberán planificar
pasar entre una hora (escuela
intermedia y media) a 90 minutos (secundaria) todas las noches
preparándose para las clases del
día siguiente o repasando.
La política o reglamento del distrito sobre la tarea para todos los
niveles puede encontrarse en el
Manual Para Padres y Estudiantes
(Parent/Student Handbook) o en
www.aldine.k12.tx.us.
García servirá de
vicepresidenta de TASB
La Dra. Viola M. García,
miembro del Consejo Escolar de Aldine, ha sido
elegida vicepresidenta de
la Asociación de Texas de
Consejos Escolares para
el curso 2009-2010.
El anuncio se hizo durante la Convención Anual y la Asamblea de Delegados de la asociación.
En el Consejo de TASB (siglas en
inglés de la asociación) consta de
cinco miembros elegidos por los
miembros de TASB.
La Dra. García se unió al Consejo
Escolar de Aldine en 1992. Fue elegida al Consejo de TASB en septiembre de 2004 y sirvió seis años en el
Consejo del Fondo de Inversión de
Lone Star. También ha servido de
secretaria y tesorera de TASB, presidenta del Comité de Resoluciones,
y vicepresidenta del Comité Legislativo. La Dra. García, una catedrática
adjunta de la Universidad de Houston-Downtown, es una graduada de
Liderazgo TASB y es un Miembro
Experto.
Además, es una socia del Foro de
Liderazgo
Americano-Educación
de Houston Categoría 2, ha participado en el programa Reforma de
Gestión en Acción con el Consejo
Escolar de Aldine y el equipo administrativo, y participa activamente
en el Programa de Liderazgo de la
Asociación Nacional de Oficiales Latinos Elegidos y Nombrados. La Dra.
García recibió su licenciatura de la
Universidad Femenina de Texas y su
maestría y doctorado de la Universidad de Houston.
TASB es una asociación no lucrativa
establecida para servir a los distritos
escolares. Los miembros de los consejo escolares constan el grupo más
grande de oficiales elegidos en el
estado. Los distritos que representan sirven a más de 4.7 millones de
alumnos en las escuelas públicas.
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Requisitos para
el ascenso de
grado y la graduación
El Distrito Escolar de Aldine
quiere asegurar que los padres y
apoderados (tutores) se mantengan al corriente de los requisitos
para que sus hijos se gradúen y
puedan participar (caminar para
recibir su bachillerato/diploma)
con su promoción (clase) en sus
respectivas ceremonias de graduación. Además, los padres también necesitan tener al corriente
los requisitos para aprobar el grado y ascender al próximo curso.
Teniendo esto presente, Noticias
de Aldine publicará los requisitos
en cada edición.
Nivel Secundaria
Para graduarse (recibir su bachillerato o diploma) y poder
participar en las ceremonias de
graduación, los alumnos tienen
que cumplir con los siguientes requisitos estatales y del AlSD:
• Cumplir todos los trabajos para
las asignaturas (materias) necesarios para la graduación.
• Obtener o lograr el número de
créditos académicos necesarios.
• Aprobar todas las secciones de
la prueba nivel de egreso TAKS
(Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills; es la evaluación
de Texas sobre los conocimientos y aptitudes).
La prueba de egreso de TAKS incluye cuatro materias: el lenguaje
inglés (lingüística), matemática,
ciencia y estudios sociales. Los
alumnos se presentan al examen
de egreso TAKS en la primavera de
su penúltimo año de secundaria
(11o grado). Los alumnos tendrán
varias oportunidades para aprobar todas las materias de la prueba. Al aprobar todas las secciones
de la prueba, los alumnos habrán
satisfecho el requisito de aprobar
todas las secciones de TAKS para
poder graduarse y participar en la
ceremonia de graduación con su
promoción. Una lista completa de
los requisitos para la graduación
se puede encontrar en el Guía de
Planificación para la Secundaria o
en la oficina de orientación en la
escuela secundaria.
Nivel Primaria (Kínder a 4o
Grado)
Los alumnos tienen que lograr un
promedio de 70 o mejor en cada
sección de lectura y matemática
para poder aprobar cada curso
(grado) en la primaria.
Además, los alumnos de tercer
grado tienen que aprobar la sección de la lectura del examen
TAKS para poder aprobar el curso y ser elegible para ascender al
próximo grado.
Educación Intermedia y Media (5o a 8o Grado)
Los alumnos tienen que lograr un
promedio de 70 o mejor en las
materias del lenguaje inglés (lingüística), la lectura, matemática,
ciencia y los estudios sociales
para poder aprobar el curso y ascender al próximo grado.
Además, los alumnos de quinto
grado tienen que aprobar las secciones de lectura y matemática de
la prueba TAKS para ascender al
próximo grado.
Escuela y Comunidad
La actriz Loretta
Devine visitó a los
actores juveniles
de la Escuela Secundaria Carver.
ASF recibe donación monetaria de AISD
y Lone Star College-North Harris
A principios de este curso, la Fundación Becas de Aldine (siglas en inglés ASF) recibió 20 mil dólares del AISD y el establecimiento docente de educación terciaria.
El dinero será para proporcionar
becas a graduados del AISD para ir
a Lone Star College-North Harris.
El Dr. Bennie Lambert realizó la
presentación de Lone Star CollegeNorth Harris, mientras que el Dr.
Keith Clark hizo las presentación
en nombre del AISD. Aceptando la
donación por parte de ASF fue Perla
Dávila.
ASF es una organización no lucrativa constando de empresarios, educadores e integrantes del AISD y
Lone Star College-North Harris. Los
fondos son recolectados e invertidos en la bolsa como certificados de
inversión; la capital principal queda
intacta. Todas las ganancias son para
becas que cubren los gastos de las
tasas de matrícula para cualquier
establecimiento dentro del sistema
de Lone Star College. Desde su comienzo en 1991, ASF ha concedido
becas a 695 graduados del AISD.
Durante el curso 2008-09, 60 graduados recibieron becas de ASF.
Para más información sobre ASF o
para hacer una donación, póngase en contacto con Perla Dávila al
(281) 985-6289.
MacArthur y Carver nombradas entre las
mejores escuelas secundarias del país
En diciembre, se le concedió la Medalla de Plata a la Secundaria MacArthur y la
Medalla de Bronce a la Secundaria Carver después de la búsqueda de las mejores
escuelas del país realizada por la revista U.S. News & World Report.
La Medalla de Plata se otorga a todas
las escuelas con un índice de por lo
menos 20 en la Preparación Universitaria pero que no están clasificadas
entre las mejores 100 del país.
La Medalla de Bronce se concede a
escuelas que no ofrecen el Programa de Colocación Avanzada, cursos
de Bachillerato Internacional o no
lograron un índice de por lo menos
20, pero sí lograron satisfacer otros
dos criterios o indicadores claves de
rendimiento.
En la búsqueda analizaron a más de
21 mil escuelas secundarias públicas del país. MacArthur fue una de
461 escuelas que recibieron la Medalla de Plata.
La metodología para identificar a las
mejores escuelas secundarias fue
desarrollada por School Evaluation
Services, una agencia de análisis y
investigaciones educativas dirigida
por Standard & Poor’s. La metodología se basó en que las mejores
escuelas deben servir a todos sus
alumnos, no sólo a aquellos quienes
irán a la universidad, y que deben
poder presentar resultados (académicos) mensurables en una variedad de indicadores de rendimiento
para indicar que han estado educando con éxito a su alumnado.
Alumnos actores del AISD califican al evento nacional
Alumnos de teatro de las escuelas secundarias Carver y Eisenhower recientemente participaron en el Festival de Teatro de Texas en Corpus Christi; los ganadores
acceden a la final nacional, la cual se celebrará en la Universidad de Nebraska en
Lincoln en junio.
Nueve alumnos de Carver calificaron, mientras 10 alumnos de Eisenhower calificaron al evento.
Los alumnos actores de Carver que
calificaron fueron: Stanley Jackson, Sharday Petite, Sharvay Petite,
D’Joyne Angel, Jeremiah Gray, Donte Wright, Cara Graves, Christopher
Akens y Ariel Johnson.
Además, los Actores de Texas le
concedieron a Jackson un beca de
mil dólares — 10 alumnos de Texas
recibieron becas. Wright fue elegida
al consejo estudiantil del estado, el
cual es el consejo de administración
de los Actores de Texas. Los alumnos de Carver están bajo la dirección de Roshunda Jones.
Los alumnos actores de Eisenhower
quienes calificaron fueron: Tasnim
Mohamed, Alyssa Adams, Elsy Rivera, Luisa Quiñones, Sylvia Keese,
Tyler Cain, Kristopher Adams, Tatianna Caballero, Marvin Ventura y
Cordarell Bryant. Los alumnos de
Eisenhower están bajo la dirección
de Freddie Buckner.
18 Alumnos del AISD ganan premios de arte
Los alumnos ganaron después de competir en el concurso regional de Arte y
Escritura patrocinada por el Departamento Educación del Condado de Harris.
Los ganadores de los Premios “Llave de Oro” avanzarán al concurso
nacional, fijada en mayo en Nueva
York. Los ganadores nacionales y sus
docentes serán invitados a acudir a
la ceremonia en la Sala de Carnegie.
Los ocho alumnos quienes recibieron Premios Llave de Oro fueron
Santos Maltez (pintura) y Doricela
Suárez (cerámica y vidrio) de la Escuela Secundaria Aldine, Estefanía
Pineda (grabado) y Mariel Smith
(pintura) de la Escuela Secundaria
Carver, Stephen Salinas (escultura)
de la Academia Drew, José Narváez
(dibujo) de la Escuela Secundaria
Eisenhower, Francisco Azuá (dibujo) de la Escuela Secundaria MacArthur y Kerstell Arnold (dibujo) de la
Escuela Secundaria Nimitz.
Los 10 alumnos quienes recibieron
Premios Llave de Plata fueron Karen
Barrientos (fotografía), Francisco
Castro (dibujo), Edgar Cervantes
(dibujo), Alberto Díaz (dibujo), Reyna Jaimes (cerámica y vidrio), y Óscar Rodríguez (dibujo) de la Escuela
Secundaria Aldine; Jacob García
(cerámica y vidrio) de la Escuela Secundaria MacArthur, Gerardo García
(dibujo) de la Escuela Secundaria
Nimitz, Adriana Prieto (dibujo) de la
Escuela Secundaria Nimtz y Tiffiny
Hamilton (dibujo) de la Escuela Media Stovall.
La misión de los Premios Escolares
de Arte y Escritura es presentar las
artes plásticas y la escritura de los
adolescentes a un nivel nacional
mostrando su trabajo y fomentando
en ellos el proceso y pensamiento
creativo e incluso desarrollar su
carrera. Ganadores han incluido artistas, actores y escritores tal como
Andy Warhol, Joyce Carol Oates,
Truman Capote y Robert Redford. A
nivel nacional, más de 75 mil adolescentes participan en el concurso.
2010-2011
Calendario escolar
• 12-13 de agosto – Días de
formación profesional
• 16-20 de agosto – Días de
formación profesional
• 23 de agosto –
Primer día de clases
• 6 de septiembre – Día del
Trabajo (día feriado)
• 8 de oct. – Día de formación
profesional
(día feriado para los alumnos)
• 11 de octubre – Día de la
Raza (día feriado)
• 22-26 de noviembre – Día
de Acción de Gracias
• 20-31 de dic. – Vacaciones
de pleno invierno
• 13 de enero – Termina
primer semestre
(95 días de instrucción)
• 14 de enero –
Día de formación profesional
(día feriado para los alumnos)
• 17 de enero – Día de Martin
Luther King Jr. (día feriado)
• 18 de enero – Inicia el
segundo semestre
• 21 de febrero – Día de los
Presidentes de EE.UU. (día
feriado)
• 14-18 de mar. – Vacaciones
de primavera
• 22 de abril – Viernes Santo
(día feriado)
• 30 de mayo – Día de Conmemoración a los Caídos en
Guerra (día feriado)
• 3 de junio – Termina el
segundo semestre
(92 días de instrucción)
• 3 de junio – Último día de
clases
• 4 de junio – Día de formación profesional
Si es necesario cancelar toda
actividad educativa por tiempo
inclemente en el 2010-2011, los
días para recuperar el tiempo
perdido serán el 8 de oct., 11 de
oct., 21 de feb. y 4 de junio.
Preguntas y Respuestas
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El Distrito Escolar de Aldine ofrece programas vocacionales
y técnicos en educación agrícola, estudios de comercio,
orientación profesional y vocacional, estudios de hogar y
gestión (consumo), estudios de la tecnología en la salud,
formación para hotelería y servicios, educación en mercadeo,
educación técnica, formación de oficio, y preparación para
tecnología industrial. La admisión a estos programas se basa
en la habilidad, interés, nivel de grado y tamaño de la clase.
Según la política del Distrito Escolar de Aldine, se prohíbe
discriminar en base de raza, color, religión, origen nacional,
sexo o discapacidad en sus programas vocacionales, servicios o actividades tal como exige el Título VI de la Ley de
Derechos Civiles de 1964, según la enmienda; el Título IX
de las Enmiendas Educacionales de 1972; y el Artículo 504
de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según la enmienda.
El Distrito Escolar de Aldine observa todos los principios de
igualdad en el empleo tal como exige el Título VI de la Ley de
Derechos Civiles de 1964, según la enmienda; el Título IX de
las Enmiendas de Educación de 1972, según la enmienda; la
Ley Contra Discriminación Por Razón de Edad de 1975, según
la enmienda; y el Artículo 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de
1973, según la enmienda. El Distrito Escolar de Aldine tomará
las medidas necesarias para asegurar que la falta de destrezas
en el idioma inglés no sea una barrera para la admisión y
participación en todos los programas educacionales y vocacionales. Para más información sobre sus derechos o el sistema
de trámite de quejas, póngase en contacto con el Coordinador
de Título IX, el Dr. Archie Blanson, vicesuperintendente del
AISD, 14910 Aldine Westfield Road, o llámele por teléfono
al (281)985-6318 o comuníquese con la Coordinadora del
Artículo 504, la Dra. Charlotte J. Davis, directora de orientación, asistencia psicopedagógica y de alumnos en riesgo de la
deserción escolar del AISD, 14909 Aldine Westfield Road, o
llámele por teléfono al (281)985-6472.
El AISD no discrimina contra personas en base de raza,
religión, origen nacional, edad, sexo, discapacidad, y estado
económico o falta de destrezas en el idioma inglés en el
empleo, promoción o programas educacionales. Cualquier
queja o agravio que no se puede resolver al nivel escolar
por el director/a, puede ser sometida por escrito al Dr. Archie
Blanson, vicesuperintendente del AISD, 14910 Aldine Westfield
Road, Houston, TX 77032.
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27 jugadores de fútbol americano UIL decide que AISD jugará en el Distrito 18-5A
La Liga Universitaria Interescolástica (siglas en inglés UIL) anunció el nuevo realineareciben becas universitarias
miento para los cursos 2010-2011 y 2011-2012 para los programas deportivos de las
cuatro escuelas secundarias del Distrito Escolar de Aldine.
La UIL agrupó al AISD con el Distrito
Escolar de Alief en el Distrito 18-5A.
En el otoño, los equipos deportivos
del AISD comenzarán a competir
con tres escuelas secundarias del
Distrito Escolar de Alief: Elsik, Hast-
Escuela Secundaria Aldine — El corredor Dontae Williams
fichó por la Universidad de Oregon; el receptor George Moore
fichó por la Universidad Prairie View A&M; el apoyador Fred
Simpson fichó por la Universidad Occidente de Texas A&M;
y los alas defensivos Phillip Dean y Julius Green ficharon por
Tyler Junior College y Blinn College respectivamente.
Secundaria Eisenhower — El tackel defensivo Jay Guy fichó por
la Universidad de Nebraska; el apoyador Cqulin Hubert fichó
por la Universidad Texas Tech; el defensivo Allen Veazie y el ala
defensivo Delvin Becks ficharon por la Universidad Miami en
Ohio; el defensivo Fred Jackson fichó por la Universidad Rice;
el apoyador J’Marcus Joubert fichó por la Universidad Prairie
View A&M; el ala defensivo Justin Hamilton fichó por la Universidad Texas A&M-Kingsville; el receptor Norman Darden
fichó por Kilgore College; el apoyador Linus Johnson fichó por
Southern Nazarene College; de la línea ofensiva Marquee Rice,
el defensivo Andre Parrot, los receptores Da’Arion Haynes y Erick Fisher ficharon por Edward Waters College.
Escuela Secundaria Nimitz — El defensivo y corredor Josh Huff
fichó por la Universidad de Oregon; el jugador de la línea ofensiva Randy Brigham y el defensivo Julius Wilkins ficharon por
la Universidad Grandview; el corredor Marion Grice fichó por
Blinn College; los defensivos Marquis Abram y Xavier Ross, el
apoyador Tavares Howard, y los jugadores de la línea ofensiva
Kenneth Summesl y Christian Arredondo ficharon por Lon Morris College.
Discurso sobre el estado del AISD
•En septiembre de 2009, el
AISD ganó el Premio Broad a la
Educación Urbana; recibirá un
millón de dólares en becas para
graduados de la primavera 2010.
También compartió los varios retos
futuros que el distrito afrontará,
concretamente los fondos escolares.
El AISD ya ha recortado 22 millones
de dólares del presupuesto 2010-11,
pero sigue entregado para brindar
una educación de calidad. Bamberg
dijo que el distrito está explorando
varias opciones para abordar la situ-
ación financiera. Tal como:
•Crear nuevas fuentes de ingresos
•Recortar gastos
•Pedir que los contribuyentes
aprueben pagar impuestos adicionales sobre la propiedad
Otros desafíos incluyen localizar
el crecimiento y desarrollo en el
AISD, redistribuir en zonas las escuelas para abordar el problema de
hacinamiento en el norte y la baja
matrícula en el suroeste del distrito
escolar, abordar las necesidades del
transporte escolar y competir con
distritos por docentes de calidad.
ings y Taylor. Está es la primera vez
en la historia que el AISD competirá
contra el Distrito Escolar de Alief.
Dos antiguos rivales del AISD dentro del Distrito 19-5A, la Escuela
Secundaria Atascocita y la Escuela
Equipos llegaron a los playoffs
Durante el semestre de otoño, varios equipos ‘varsity’
del AISD obtuvieron puestos a los playoffs y viajes a los
concursos regionales en tres diferentes deportes.
En fútbol americano, Eisenhower
(entrenador Ray Evans), terminó en
segundo lugar en el Distrito 19-5A
con un récord de 4-2 y avanzó a la
partida bidistrital de los playoffs
de Categoría 5A. Derrotó a la Secundaria Lamar terminando la temporada con un récord de 6-5.
Aldine (entrenador Lionel Crawford) terminó en tercer lugar en la
liga con un récord de 3-3 y derrotó
a la Secundaria Westside, 28-19, en
los partidos bidistritales antes de ser
vencida por la Secundaria Alief Taylor, 38-35, en los partidos del área
de los playoffs. Terminó la temporada con un récord de 7-5.
En voleibol, Eisenhower (entrenadora Jocelyn Adams) terminó en
segundo lugar en el Distrito 19-5A
con un récord de 9-3. Derrotó a la
Secundaria Westside en la partida
bidistrital antes de ser vencida por
la Secundaria Cinco Ranch en los
partidos del área de los playoffs.
Terminó la temporada con un récord de 23-8.
MacArthur (entrenadora Linda Eastland) terminó en cuarto lugar en el
distrito con un récord de 5-7; fue
vencida por la Secundaria Bellaire
en los partidos bidistritales de los
playoffs. Terminó la temporada con
un récord 12-22.
En campo a través, el equipo masculino y el equipo femenino de la
Secundaria MacArthur (los entrenadores Kelly Silha y Allison Smith
respectivamente) terminaron en
tercer lugar en el Distrito 19-5A y
avanzaron a los encuentros de la
Región 3.
Secundaria Kingwood, fueron asignadas al Distrito 14-5A y formarán
parte de la Región 2. Humble fue
reclasificada como una escuela de
Categoría 4A y ahora competirá en
el Distrito 18-4A.
Conjunto de Jazz de
MacArthur tocó
en la apertura de la
nueva sede del FBI
El director José Díaz de la banda
de MacArthur (segundo de la der.),
figura en la foto con miembros del
Conjunto de Jazz de MacArthur durante la ceremonia de dedicación
y apertura de la nueva sede del FBI
en Houston. La nueva sede, ubicada
en la 1 Justice Park en el noroeste
de Houston, abrió sus puertas en el
otoño de 2009. Robert Mueller Tercero, director del FBI, dio el discurso
de apertura de la ceremonia.
AISD gana el prestigioso Premio Broad
El filántropo Eli Broad anunció el
ganador en el capitolio de EE.UU.
“Aldine merece celebrar,” él dijo. “Aldine ha demostrado que cuando la
comunidad y el distrito escolar trabajan juntos con un enfoque singular en educar a cada niño, pueden
tener éxito en contra de todas las
predicciones. Su éxito ofrece lecciones valiosas para otros distritos
urbanos intentando lo mismo.”
El Secretario de Educación Arne
Duncan, el Senador Tom Harkin, y
los Diputados Geene Green, George
Miller y John Kline acompañaron a
Eli Broad durante el anuncio.
“Esto es un tremendo logro para
nuestro consejo escolar, el personal,
los padres y los alumnos,” dijo la
Dra. Bamberg. “Estamos muy agradecidos a la Fundación Broad por
nombrar al Distrito Escolar de Aldine
el ganador nacional y por su generoso regalo que proporcionó para
ayudar a los alumnos de Aldine a
obtener una educación universitaria.
Hoy es un día maravilloso para todos
quienes son parte de la familia de Aldine. Esto (los fondos para becas) no
sólo representa cuatro años de estudios universitarios para los alumnos,
sino una oportunidad para cambiar
vidas. Al ser reconocido a nivel nacional, este premio es la cumbre de las
carreras de muchos quienes han trabajado arduamente. Nuestro consejo
escolar también debe ser elogiado
por su visión y liderazgo en realizar
ganancias académicas entre todos los
alumnos.”
El Premio Broad a la Educación
Urbana es un premio anual que le
rinde honor al distrito escolar urbano más destacada de los EE. UU.
que ha hecho mayores progresos
en el logro estudiantil mientras ha
disminuido las brechas académicas
entre los grupos étnicos y entre los
alumnos provenientes de familias
de bajos y altos ingresos.
El AISD tuvo una celebración comunitaria en octubre. Más de 2,500
personas acudieron al evento, el
cual se celebró en el Estadio Thorne.
Participantes disfrutaron de actuaciones estudiantiles, y escucharon
comentarios de los Diputados de
EE.UU. Gene Green y Shelia Jackson Lee, el Senador Estatal Mario
Gallegos y el Diputado Estatal Armando Walle. Además, Nadine Kujawa, ex superintendente, y A.W.
Jones, antiguo miembro del consejo
escolar, acompañaron al consejo
escolar y la Superintendente Dra.
Bamberg al evento. El Presidente
Barack Obama envió una carta de
felicitación, mientras que Green le
entregó al distrito una copia de una
resolución de la Cámara de Representantes elogiando al AISD. Green
también le entregó al distrito una
bandera que fue izada en el capitolio. El distrito también recibió una
carta del Diputado Estatal Sylvester
Turner, una resolución del Senado
de Texas y la Cámara de Representantes elogiando al AISD por ganar
el Premio Broad y una proclama del
entonces Alcalde de Houston Bill
White denominando el 13 de oct. el
Día de Aldine en Houston.
Después de la ceremonia, un carnaval se celebró en el estacionamiento
del Centro Educacional M.O. Campbell.
Jackson Lee y Green le obsequiaron a la Dra. Bamberg y a una
alumna del AISD con una bandera de EE.UU. que fue izada en
el capitolio.

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