The Bear Facts - Spring Branch ISD

The Bear Facts December 2011
Exam Schedule
12/13
12/14
12/15
12/ 16
Issue 3
Spring Branch Middle School ‐ PTA Winter Vacation
December 16—January 4
Semester exams (periods 1 & 4) 7th & 8th
Semester exams (periods 2 & 5) 7th & 8th
Semester exams (periods 3 & 6) 7th & 8th
Semester exam (period 7) 7th & 8th
Wishing you a very happy and safe holiday season
Calendar of Important Dates
December 2011 / Deciembre de 2011
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5
6
6
8
12
13
14
15
16
8th grade field trip to Alley Theatre / Viaje al Alley Theatre del 8o grado *
CIS-PTA community luncheon !1:45am to 1:00pm/Almuerzo comunitario, ofrecido por CIS y la Asociación
de Padres y Maestros (PTA), 11:45 a.m. hasta la 1:00 p.m
7th grade UH opera house field trip/Viaje al casa de opera a Universidad del Houston del 7o grado
Band winter concert (6:30 p.m.) auditorium / Concierto de invierno de la banda (6:30 p.m.) auditorio
Choir concert (6:30 p.m.) auditorium / Concierto del coro (6:30 p.m.) auditorio
Orchestra winter concert ( 6:00 p.m.) auditorium / Concierto de invierno de la orquesta (6:00 p.m.) auditorio
Semester exams (periods 1 & 4) 7th & 8th grade / Exámenes semestrales (periodos 1 y 4) 7o y 8o grados
Semester exams (periods 2 & 5) 7th & 8th grade / Exámenes semestrales (periodos 2 y 5) 7o y 8o grados
Early dismissal at 12:30 p.m. / Salida temprana a las 12:30 p.m.
Semester exams (periods 3 & 6) 7th & 8th grade / Exámenes semestrales (periodos 3 y 6) 7o y 8o grados
Early dismissal at 12:30 p.m. / Salida temprana a las 12:30 p.m.
Semester exam (period 7) 7th & 8th grade / Examen semestral (periodo 7) 7o y 8o grados
Early dismissal at 12:30 p.m. / Salida temprana a las 12:30 p.m.
End of second nine weeks grading period / Final del segundo periodo de calificación de nueve semanas
End of first semester / Fin del primer semestre
December 16-January 4
Winter Vacation / Diciembre 16 – Enero 4 Vacaciones de Invierno
January 2012 / Enero de 2012
4
First Day for Students; Begin 3rd Nine Weeks Grading Period / Primer día para todos los estudiantes;
Inicio del 3er periodo de calificación de nueve semanas
5
SBMS Spelling Bee 8:30 am Auditorium / SBMS Spelling Bee en el Auditorio, a las 8:30 a.m.
9
Bear Facts articles due / Fecha límite para los artículos de Bear Facts
13,14 Region 27 Choir Auditions (7th & 8th only) / Audiciones del Coro Regional (7 y 8 solamente)
16
Martin Luther King Birthday (No School) / Onomástico de Martin Luther King - No hay clases
17,19 High school transition information for students, parents/ Informatiocion sobre la transicion a la escuela
secundaria
para estudieantes y padres
20
PTA Fund-Raising Dinner /(Houston Racquet Club) Cena de Recaudación de Fondos de la PTA,
23
PTA Meeting 1pm MPR / Reunión de la PTA, a la 1 p.m., en el MPR
*Dates in red are corrections from last month’s issue
SBMS Office Phone: 713-251-4400
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From the Principal/Del Director Dr. Bryan Williams As our first semester comes to a close, I’d like to
thank you for partnering with our school to ensure
a successful and productive first semester. Our
final exams will take place during the week of
December 13th -16th. Early dismissal days will take
place on December 14th, 15th, and 16th. All
semester grades will be submitted by teachers
before school resumes on Wed, January 4th.
I’d like to make a correction from our last edition of
Bear Facts. We submitted the incorrect names of
parents who hosted our Grade Level PTA Coffees
in early September. I’d like to thank the following
parents for hosting PTA Coffees: Lisa Taylor (8th
grade), Kristi Barnhill (7th grade), and Rita
Bishara (6th grade). Please accept our apologies
for publishing the incorrect names.
The SBMS CIT recently approved our new
re-testing procedure which will go into effect for the
second semester (January 2012). Our current
procedure provides academic students and 6th
grade Pre-AP students (first semester only) with an
opportunity to retake a test if they receive a failing
grade. This procedure was not in alignment with
our current Board policy. Our Board policy states,
“A student shall be permitted a reasonable
opportunity to retake a test for which the student
received a failing grade.” Our new practice will
provide all students with an opportunity to retake a
test if they score below a 70 on an exam. Look
forward to specifics of this new practice in the next
edition of Bear Facts.
Congratulations to our Social Studies Department!
Spring Branch Middle has earned a Gold
Performance Acknowledgement for 2011 social
studies student performance on TAKS. The award
goes to schools that had 30% or more of its
students scoring at the commended level for each
of our accountability sub-groups.
Finally, have a peaceful and safe holiday season!
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En virtud de que el primer semestre está por terminar, me
gustaría agradecer su asociación con nuestra escuela para
asegurar un primer semestre exitoso y productivo. Nuestros
exámenes se llevarán a cabo durante la semana de
diciembre 13-16. Los días de salida anticipada serán el 14,
15 y 16 de diciembre. Todas las calificaciones semestrales
serán enviadas a los maestros antes de que se reanuden las
clases, el miércoles 4 de enero.
Me gustaría hacer una corrección a nuestra última
edición de Bear Facts. Reportamos nombres incorrectos de
padres de familia que fueron anfitriones de nuestros Grade
Level PTA Coffees, a principios del mes de septiembre. Me
gustaría agradecer a los siguientes padres de familia por ser
los anfitriones de los PTA Coffees: Lisa Taylor (8o grado),
Kristi Barnhill (7o grado),y Rita Bishara (6o grado). Por
avor, acepten nuestras disculpas si publicamos los nombres
incorrectamente.
El CIT de SBMS aprobó recientemente nuestro procedimiento
de repetición de exámenes que entrará en vigor el segundo
semestre (enero de 2012). Nuestro procedimiento actual da
a los estudiantes de academia y a los estudiantes Pre-Ap
del 6o grado (primer semestre solamente), la oportunidad de
presentar nuevamente el examen si es que lo reprueban.
Este procedimiento no está alineado con nuestra política de
la Junta Directiva actual. Nuestra política de la Junta
establece: “Se le permitirá a un estudiante una
oportunidad razonable para presentar nuevamente un
examen en el cual el estudiante haya sido reprobado".
Nuestra nueva práctica dará a todos los estudiantes una
oportunidad de presentar nuevamente el examen, si obtienen
una calificación de menos de 70 en un examen. Busque los
datos específicos de esta nueva práctica en la siguiente
edición de Bear Facts.
¡Felicitaciones a nuestro Departamento de Estudios
Sociales! La Escuela Intermedia de Spring Branch ha ganado
un Gold Performance Acknowledgement for 2011 en el
desempeño en estudios sociales en TAKS. El premio se lo
otorgan a las escuelas que tuvieron 30% o más de sus
estudiantes con calificaciones al nivel recomendado para
cada uno de nuestros sub-grupos de contabilidad.
Finalmente, ¡espero que tengan una temporada de días festivos pacífica y segura!
From the PTA President/De la Presidenta de la PTA Autumn Davidson The year is flying by. Thanksgiving has come and gone,
and now the end of the semester and holidays are right
around the corner. There are many activities going on
this time of year so please check the calendar and enjoy
the talents of our wonderful students.
El año ha pasado volando. El Día de Acción de Gracias llegó
y se fue, y ahora el fin del semestre y los días festivos están
a la vuelta de la esquina. Hay muchas actividades en curso
en esta época del año, así que revise su calendario y disfrute
de los talentos de nuestros maravillosos estudiantes.
The directories and spirit items have been delivered.
A big thank you to Becky Hughes, Tracy Sapien, Katie
Nance, Candy Marks and Debbie Dixon for all of their
hard work. Jackie Harrison, Cathy Finck and Jennifer
Hill have hosted our Teacher Appreciation Breakfasts.
Thank you so much to those of you who donated food.
It is such a special treat for our faculty and staff.
Los directorios y los artículos de espíritu ya han sido
entregados. Un enorme agradecimiento a Becky Hughes,
Tracy Sapien, Katie Nance, Candy Marks y Debbie Dixon
por todo su arduo trabajo. Jackie Harrison, Cathy Finck y
Jennifer Hill han sido los anfitriones de los Desayunos de
Apreciación a los Maestros. Muchas gracias a todos aquellos
que donaron alimentos. Es un convite especial para nuestro
profesorado y personal administrativo.
Thanks to Joanna Johnston for providing refreshments
for the school’s Veteran’s Day celebration and for
providing the waters for all of our PTA meetings. Thank
you to Jacqueline Wright for organizing a Coat Drive with
CIS (Communities in Schools). There will be a luncheon
on December 5th at school with CIS where you can bring
your coat donation and learn about CIS.
Gracias a Joanna Johnston por ofrecer refrescos para la
celebración del Día del Veterano en la escuela y por ofrecer
agua para todas nuestras reuniones de la PTA. Gracias a
Jacqueline Wright por organizar una campaña de donación
de abrigos para las CIS (Comunidades en las Escuelas).
Habrá un almuerzo en la escuela con CIS, el 5 de diciembre,
en donde usted podrá traer su abrigo de donación y aprender
acerca de CIS.
Watch for your invitation to our Surfin’ Safari fundraiser
on Friday, January 20th. It will take place at the Houston
Racquet Club. Tanna Myers and Kimberly Burleson are
working very hard on this event. Please don’t miss this
fun night of great food and music as we raise funds for
Spring Branch Middle School.
Esté pendiente por su invitación a nuestra recaudación de
fondos Surfin’ Safari, el viernes 20 de enero. Se llevará a
cabo en el Houston Racquet Club. Tanna Myers and
Kimberly Burleson están trabajando arduamente en este
evento. Por favor no se pierda esta divertida noche con
buena comida y música, mientras recaudamos fondos para
la Escuela Intermedia Spring Branch.
There is no general PTA meeting in December. Our
next meeting will be on Monday, January 23, 2012 at
1:00 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room. We hope to see
you there. It is a great time to meet new people and get
the update about what is going on at school from
Dr. Williams and our PTA chairs. Thank you to all of the
committee chairs and volunteers who continue to make
SBMS such a great school. We all appreciate your hard
work.
No habrá reunión general de la PTA en el mes de diciembre.
Nuestra siguiente reunión se efectuará el lunes 23 de enero
de 2012, a la 1:00 p.m., en el Salón de Usos Múltiples.
Esperamos verlos por ahí. Es un gran momento para
conocer a nuevas personas y enterarse de lo que está
pasando en la escuela, en la voz del Dr. Williams y de
nuestros presidentes de la PTA. Gracias a todas las
presidencias y voluntarios de los comités quienes continúan
haciendo de SBMS una gran escuela. Todos apreciamos su
gran trabajo.
I hope you all have a wonderful and safe holiday.
Autumn
Espero que todos tengan unos días festivos estupendos y
seguros.
Autumn
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Eight Grade Regular Honor Roll Abreus, Andres Jose Ackerson, Meredith Lee Adams, Joseph Christopher Beeson, John Coleman Bell, Jacob Lavaughn Bhakta, Kareena Dharmesh Bishara, Patrick Mufid Bretches, William Porter Burri , Aus n Bernd Castro, Kimberley Jazmine Covarrubias, Jennifer Dahmer, Mitchell Thomas Deaver, Lane Michelle DeShong, Claire Cunnigham Dixon, Tyler Neal Drago, Jennifer Elizabeth Escamilla, Rene Enrique Esses, Ian Dane Euceda, Olvan Alexis Fernandez, Carolina Fisch, Abraham M Fitch, William Cole Gilbert, Hunter Alan Gualy, Sarah Elizabeth Hadidi, Yusuf F Hausmann, Madeline Mae Hollis, Jessica Nicole Jafari, Ali Jones, Jonathan Andrew Kerby, Michael Charles Koops, Nicole Rose Kreindler, Jordan Leigh Laughlin, Megan Kate Limbaugh, John Tyler McCampbell, Maura Eileen Meredith, Mason James Mohnkern, Madison Elizabeth Montalvo, Irasema Liliana Morris, Mason James Nguyen, Amy Cai Nguyen, Zacquelyn Le Noon, Elizabeth Dare Pacheco, Suhelin Gabriel Peterman, Kirby Alayne Rachel Phucas, Nicholas Christopher Rassner, Joshua Michael Read, Bryan Jeffrey Regular Honor Roll Rouse, William Henry Ryou, Eun Koung Salazar, Angelika Beatriz Schneider, Sara Elizabeth Shekari, Tina Stephenson, Ma hew Tafish, Nour Iman Ahmad Torres, Ernes na Isabel Trippon, Alexis Chris ana Troya, Daniela Us ck, Carolina Ruth Yartz, John David Nicholas Young, Patrick Robert Zia, Eshan Eight Grade Dis nguished Honor Roll Alarcon, David Baek, Chang Yoon Benavides, Arabella Ines Be s, Sebas an Dolan Bolt, Marie Louise Cuervo, Luis Enrique Cumberland, Nicholas Antonio Daswani, Monica Vijay Dautel, Abigail Chris na DonJuan Flores, Maria Selina Duncan, Sarah Lorena Fields, Dominique Reid Furrow, Melissa Anne Hall, Julia Nicole Hill, Aniston Marie Joy, Ma hews Keller, Emma Claire Kelly, Parker William Lai, Rachel Anne Leavell, Lucas Hunter Loggenberg, Aidan Alexander Luna, Karen M Marks, Brandon Stephen Morris, Madeline Haley Nance, John Anthony Nebergall, Alissa Lynn Nieto, Samantha Pappas, Maria Zoe Patel, Khayla Jayesh Pike, Hannah Mae Pisters, Meghan K K Ramirez, Alexandria Brooke Reed, William Patrick Reger, Nicholas Christopher Rice, Ana Cierra Siroky, Claire Kathleen Sla ery, Courtney Renee Sla ery, Kelsey Marie Stephan, Erin Elizabeth Toma, Kris na Noor Uddin, Nabeel Rahman Wesco , Margaret McRae Yang, Jerry Huang Pence, Connor James Perillo, Lauren Margaret SEVENTH GRADE REGULAR HONOR ROLL 1ST 9 WEEK PERIOD (2B"s Max)
Allard, Madison Marcella
Beggins, Benjamin Michael
Belcher, Kathryn Elizabeth
Bhakta, Saahil Prahlad
Borland, Simen Brett
Bremner, Finnegan JosephCarroll
Bretches, Bennett Randall
Cage, Alexandria De'Janeyl
Carbonari, Anthony Kenneth
Carrell, Clayton Albert
Casteel, Emerson Reese
Chezem, Chelsi Kamice
Christine, Abigail Febe
Coker, Rebecca
Coll, Daniel Maston
Crawford, Hudson Gail
Dahmer, Madison Alexis
DonJuan, Aida Margarita
Esmaili, Jason Behrouz
Espinosa, Diana Ferrera
Euceda, Jose Luis
Finck, Audrey Grace
Froehlich, Benjamin Mark
Garcia, Xavier
Giammalva, Jack William
Gilbert, Sarah Grace
Gualy, John Alexander
Helm, Keaton Gray
Hoepfl, Brooke Nichole
Hollister, Katelynn Suzanne
Irshad, Samara
Jadick, Andrew Scott
Jones, Carli Elizabeth
Kaldis, Johnny Guy
Kim, Jamie Hyungee
Klaff, Katherine Estelle
Lanclos, Amanda
Lange, Richard William
Lewis, Luke Joseph
Lincecum, Grant Keith
Lostak, Bradley Charles
Maida, Vita Louise
Massoud, Sophia Clare
Mastren, Suzanne Marie
Mefferd, Nicholas Kramer
Moscariello, Miles Savino
Nguyen, Rachel Vu Uyen
Nguyen, Zabrina Le
Nordin, Fischer Alex
Noyola, Ramon Damaso Javier
Oldham, Mark Dudley
Park, Catherine Linn
Petry, Taylor Nicole
Phillips, Matthew Wynn
Phillips, Ryan Andrew
Puebla, Elizabeth
Ramos-Sorto, Andrea Estefania
Rauch, Meredith Jane
Rawlinson, Cortland Baird
Reul, Rene Marie
Rusnak, Summer Marie
Saha, Trace Edward
Schlenker, Scarborough Adelle
Scholl, John Ward
Shaw-Coronado, Melanie Ann
Siller, Frances Carlisle
Singletary, Jensen Sarah
Singletary, Peyton Grace
Snider, Walter Herd
Sullivan, Zachary Thomas
Swanson, Kathryn Rose
Talbert, William Christopher
Titterington, Annie Elise
Trotter, Brianna Elizabeth
Vo, Brittany Thao
Von Gonten, William Douglas
Wendler, Abigail Rose
Whatley, Leila Madeleine
Wirtes, Zoey Brianna
SEVENTH GRADE DISTINGUISHED - 1ST 9 WEEK PERIOD
STUDENT NAME
Aguilar, Jessica
Andersen, Jeffrey Todd
Azidhak, Neekon
Bays, Brett Van
Beyer, Audrey Celeste
Bing, Lindsay Fitzgerald
Black, Bailey Corinne
Bremner, Normand Dugald
Wynne
Burleson, Madeline Lee
Catalano, Matthew Lawrence
Caven, Amelia Grace
Chahadeh, Deena
Cho, Paul C
Coerver, Lauren Marie
Decker, Devin Michael
Dunn, Davis Burton
Evans, Blaire Wirth
Friedman, Emma Nicole
Gilbert, Melissa Caroline
Glass, Joshua Antonius
Julius
Hall, Emma Danielle
Hardy, Max Robertson
Howard, Kendall Sheppard
Hruzek, Christina Renee
Hughes, Benjamin Gerard
Kellner, Carolyn Elizabeth
Key, James David
Kim, Kristen
Koy, McKenna Caroline
Kroger, Rebecca Frances
Kroger, Samuel Andrew
Kruse, Katherine Chase
Laderman, Jacob Samuel
Luna, Joseph Steven
STUDENT NAME
Mastren, Catherine Anne
Matheny, Marshall Ellis
Mattina, Melinda Margaret
McLaughlin, Laura Nicole
Miller, Claire Lynn
Mueller, Emma Grace
Myers, Avery Anne
Noon, Tanya Hayat
Owens, Rebecca Ann
Pecci, Merrill Katherine
Pferdehirt, Juliette Marie
Pickett, Kobi
Prakash, Maya Hazel
Ray, Rachel Michelle
Reese, Katherine Sara
Salim, Osamah
Schuessler, Ashton Dreyer
Schwanauer, August Julia
Sims, Grace Cassidy
Snasdell, Aiden Leigh
Sparenberg, Kate Marie
Spreeman, Hailey Rae
Stinson, Samantha Leigh
Trahan, Emma Nicole
Trammell, McKenna Renee
Tucker, John William
Wallace, Sydney Bass
Watkinson, Stephanie Alexis
White, Irina Alexandra
Wilhelm, Henry Arthur
Sixth Grade Regular Honor Roll
Students with As and 1 or 2 Bs
Aikin, Victoria Banach
Bae, Michelle Suh-Young
Ball, Lesley Ann
Barbles, Adele Elizabeth
Barroso, Jason Alexander
Beavers, Preston Thomas
Betts, Jonathan Paul
Bishara, Carol Christelle
Bissinger, Joseph Hywel
Burr, Dillon Matthew
Carson, Calder Grant
Carson, Kenna Grace
Casar Pardo, Sofia
Chamberlin, Tess Yan
Chastain, Daniel Ferguson
Corley, Emerson Kate
Correa, Amber Maria
Cox, Jennifer Nicole
Crane, Samuel Aaron
Darley-Osborne, Shane Allen
Daughtry, Brandt McClean
Davidson, Wyatt Charles
de Marigny, George Edward
Denny, Anneliese Nicole
Desai, Jay Rahul
Deshong, Forrest Jorns
Devers, Mary Shawn
Duewel, Clayton Medrano
Durso, Joseph Alger
Elizondo, Estefani
Espey, Meg Kelly
Fajkus, William Scott
Feeney, Alexander Michael
Fisch, Desiree Shalom
Fitzgerald, Ryan Gray
Free, Alexander Michael
Gaetano, Addison Claire
Garcia, Diego Gustavo
Ghadiri, Nima Shayan
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Golden, Jack Rollins
Gonzalez, Jet Cordero
Goodling, Zoe Pearce
Gottschalk, Cooper Thomas
Graff, Elizabeth Lindsay
Greenwood, Remi Cameron
Gregory, Caitlin Elizabeth
Hamilton, Grace Elizabeth
Healey, Emily Claire
Hodam, Keegan Kenneth
Inestroza, Astrid Gabriela
Jawed, Yumnaa Humaira
Jinks, Suzanna Lee
Kirkpatrick, James Lowell
Kizer, Jake Robert
Klam, Grace Elizabeth
Laird, Joshua Oncken
Lam, Brian Gia
Lanford, Leslie Blake
Lutz, Olivia Catherine Elisa
Margraves, Melissa Kay
Martinez, Emerson Abilio
Miller, Daniel John
Miranda, Daisy
Molina, Samantha
Mooring, Connally Helen
Mount, Robert Hayden
Mouton, Zachary James
Muschalik, Katherine Mary
Muschalik, Madeline Therese
Nadarasa, Nathan Alain
Ng Cheng, Catherine
Nguyen, Zachary Hieu
Nunez, Elysse Yves
Ng Cheng, Catherine
Nguyen, Zachary Hieu
Nunez, Elysse Yves
Parsons, Kelley Elise
Perez, Jessica Christina
Polapragada, Sanjana Sainaga
Quinnett, Raegann Nicole
Richards, Jonathan Henry Spencer
Rives, Kendall Shea
Robinson, Porsche Chris
Rodriguez, Adriel Isai
Rotan, Douglas McCall
Rotan, Elizabeth Sterling
Ryu, Yeun Joo
Salazar, Daniel Nicholas
Saqer, Laila Rezik
Sarver, Sarah Elizabeth
Sims, Adliya Finn
Swan, Spencer Kyle
Tomlinson, Charlotte Owen
Tschaar, Jake Daniel
Villalta, Alicia Beatriz
Voyles, Cole Quentin
Walker, Jerry
Weber, Lauren Mackenzie
Willet, Kaylin Aubrey
Williams, Alexandra Marie
Williams, Cory Michael
Wilson, Hunter Alexander
Wong, Thomas Vincent
Yochum, Grace Marie
Yoon, Sang Won
Zellers, Carson Thomas
Sixth Grade Distinguished Honor Roll
Students with ALL As! Arefeen, Fareena Baldwin, Hunter Joseph Benavides, Aurelio Ismael Berry, Bryan Tyler Bingamon, Claire Nicole Burch, Fraser Alexander Burns, Paolo Amicarella Cespedes, America Collins, Kelly Lauren Cowan, Sarah York Daswani, Sesha Vijay Davis, Emily Morgan Diehl, Bette Josephine Espey, William James Esses, Andrew Stephen Evans, Peter William Ferris Freedman, Cathleen Cassin Gartner, Connor Makay Gates, Jasmine Aurora Gentry, Allison Claire Gowan, John Christian Greer, Robert Marcus Harrison, David Alexander Hilder, Nikolaus Maitland Johnston, Nicholas Patrick Jun, Jin Han Kang, Ikjun Lai, Michael Sean Luis, William Macicek, Camille Claire Madden, John Cameron Martin, Jade Zanndra Martinez, April Martinez, Daniel Alexander Moore, Charles Tillotson Morris, Clayton William Mullins, Colby Jacob Mullins, Cooper Daniel Nickelson, Ranzell Norris, Anne Phi Ochoa, Taylor Renee Olsson, Savannah Lilly Patel, Tanak Jayesh Pham, Phuongnhi Binh Phan‐Dong, Aimee Kimberly Posana, Sherellin Gaa Pressley, Minako Alexandra Read, Ashley Elizabeth Richards, Christopher Michael Spencer Row, Catalina Elizabeth Rowe, William Andrew Salazar Aguiar, Santiago Rafael Saqer, Hatim Rezik Stubbs, Benjamin Anthony Tlamasico, Karina Todd, Tyler Dean Toma, Nicholas Torres, Marisol Vaughn, Bennett Wagner, Holly Wahab, Sumiya Weber, Ronald "Trae" Wright, Nicole Zheng, Lan High School Transi on Informa on Tuesday, January 17th 2012 ‐‐‐‐‐ Memorial High School and Spring Woods High School Counselors will be at our school to talk to the 8th grade students about their fall schedules. Presenta ons will run all day and students will a end the presenta ons during their U.S. History class periods. Parents are welcome to a end. *** Memorial High School Presenta ons will be in the SBMS Auditorium all day. *** Spring Woods Presenta ons will be in the SBMS Mul ‐Purpose Room all day. Thursday, January 19th 2012‐‐‐ Memorial High School and Spring Woods High School Counselors will be at our school to talk the parents about high school transi on. The format will be a short presenta on followed by a ques on and answer session. ** ** Memorial High School will present at 8:30 a.m. in the SBMS Auditorium. Spring Woods High School will present at 8:30 a.m. in the SBMS Mul ‐Purpose room. Wednesday, February 8th 2012‐‐‐‐ Memorial High School Counselors will be on our campus to assist our 8th grade students with inpu ng their high school schedules into the computer. This will take place during the students’ Language Arts Class Periods. Students must complete their course selec on sheet prior to inpu ng their courses. Friday, February 10th 2012‐‐‐ Spring Woods High School Counselors will be on our campus to assist our 8th grade students with inpu ng their high school schedules into the computer. This will take place during the students’ Language Arts Class Periods. Students must complete their course selec on sheet prior to inpu ng their courses. The Bear Facts Page 10
Información sobre la Transición a la Escuela Secundaria Martes 17 de enero de 2012 Los consejeros de las Escuelas Secundarias Memorial y Spring Woods estarán en nuestra escuela para hablar a nuestros estudiantes del 8° grado acerca de sus horarios de otoño. Las presentaciones se darán durante todo el día y los estudiantes asis rán a las presentaciones durante los periodos de su clase de Historia de los EE.UU. Los padres son bienvenidos. *** Las presentaciones de la Escuela Secundaria Memorial serán en el Auditorio de SBMS durante todo el día. *** Las presentaciones de la Escuela Secundaria Spring Woods serán en el Salón de Usos Múl ples de SBMS durante todo el día. Jueves 19 de enero de 2012 Los consejeros de las Escuelas Secundarias Memorial y Spring Woods estarán en nuestra escuela para hablar con los padres acerca de la transición a la escuela secundaria. El formato será una presentación corta, seguida de una sesión de preguntas y respuestas. ** La Escuela Secundaria Memorial hará su presentación a las 8:30 a.m. en el Auditorio de SBMS durante todo el día. ** La Escuela Secundaria Spring Woods hará su presentación a las 8:30 a.m. en el Salón de Usos Múl ples de SBMS durante todo el día. Miércoles 8 de febrero de 2012 Los consejeros de las Escuela Secundaria Memorial estarán en nuestra escuela para ayudar a nuestros estudiantes del 8° grado a ingresar en la computadora sus horarios de la escuela secundaria. Esto se llevará a cabo durante los periodos de clase de Lenguaje de los estudiantes. Los estudiantes deben completar su hoja de selección de cursos antes de ingresar sus cursos en la computadora Viernes 10 de febrero de 2012 Los consejeros de las Escuela Secundaria Spring Woods estarán en nuestra escuela para ayudar a nuestros estudiantes del 8° grado a ingresar en la computadora sus horarios de la escuela secundaria. Esto se llevará a cabo durante los periodos de clase de Lenguaje de los estudiantes. Los estudiantes deben completar su hoja de selección de cursos antes de ingresar sus cursos en la computadora The Bear Facts Page 11
8th Grade FOOTBALL
from Coach Compton
The eighth grade football teams celebrated their season during an End-of-Season team
party hosted by the parents on Wednesday, November 9th. Coaches awarded
Most Distinguished Awards to members of both teams.
Outstanding Offensive Lineman
Outstanding Offensive Back:
Outstanding Defensive Lineman:
Outstanding Defensive Back:
"B" Team: David Cook
"B" Team: Yusuf Hadidi
"B" Team: Jose Garcia
"B" Team: Haley Wilson
"A" Team: Merritt Chastain
"A" Team: Colton Taylor
"A" Team: Jacob Groesbeck
"A" Team: Drew Davidson
The coaches praised players for their hard work and determination throughout the season
and encouraged them to work hard during the off season so that they could contribute to
the high school program. The players and coaches would like to thank the parents for
their continual support to the athletic program at Spring Branch Middle School.
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Spring Branch Middle School
8th grade “B” Team Roster 2011
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Mark Vasek
Matthews Joy
Blake Colburn
Hunter Gilbert
Chang Baek
Daniel Lee
Montay Martinez
Yusuf Hadidi
Tyler Dixon
Hampton Stewart
Jack Nance
Campbell Meckert
Andrew Heller
Cameron Condara
Bond Morris
Foster Askew
Andres Abreus
Mason Morris
Jorge Chavez
Patrick Young
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68
73
74
77
78
80
81
84
99
Joseph Adams
Ben St. Martin
Kaswar Tarek
Rayshine Gabriel
Sean James
Jose Garcia
Blake Pesl
Nick Carbanari
Pedro Hinestroza
Robert Munoz
James Coe
Mitchell Dahmer
Rene Escamilla
J.L. Bell
Anthony Gonzalez
Garrett Dawson
David Cook
Isaac Flores
Chris Soria
Hayden Tschaar
Josh Williams
Olivia Mackey
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8 grade “A” Football Roster 2011
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38
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Connor Cook
Nick Madorsky
Mason Meredith
Drew Davidson
Colton Taylor
Stephen Jeckovich
James Hickey
John Alford
Porter Bretches
Connor Pence
Evan Brown
Jacob Groesbeck
Harrison Mohn
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Jacob Reistroffer
Bryan Read
Nick Cumberland
Jack Curry
David Le
Reid McMordie
Merritt Chastain
Will Rouse
Chris Oxman
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Spring Branch Middle School
7th Grade “A” Football 2011
The 7th grade football program had a very successful season. Both the A and B team showed
tremendous development throughout the season. The boys worked hard and in both practice and
games.
The “A” team finished undefeated and were district champions. The “B” team finished the season
strong with 3 of their best games.
At the end of the season the coaches handed out offensive and defensive awards for both teams. For
the “A” team the offensive award winners were Cade Crockett and Andrew Jadick. On the defensive
side the winners were Trace Saha and James Key. For the “B” team the offensive awards went to
Tad Mizwa and Griffin Greenwood. The defensive winners were Joseph Luna and Jeremiah Olivares.
Great Season Bears!!
7th Grade “A” Football 2011
Team Roster
2
Ike Bartley
42
Jose Lira
3
Bennett Bretches
43
Mark Oldham
5
Jack Giammalva
44
Trace Saha
6
Billy Talbert
45
Steven Torres
9
Benji Beggins
49
Alex Rivera
10
Justin Collins
54
Jordan Escobar
17
Layton Gust
55
Andrew Ramsey
29
Rob Adams
58
Cade Crockett
32
James Key
67
Qasim Zaman
34
Andrew Jadick
88
Paul Cho
37
Clayton Carrell
41
Benjamin Hughes
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Spring Branch Middle School
7th Grade Football 2011
“A” and “B” Award Winners
Congratulations
on a
GREAT BEAR
Season!
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JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT AT SBMS
Junior Achievement is at Spring Branch Middle School.
Are you interested in making a difference at SBMS? Volunteer to teach
Junior Achievement to a 7th grade classroom. You will love getting to know
the students and faculty better, and the students will enjoy the experience of
learning from a caring parent.
JA will be at SBMS beginning mid -January.
Please contact Michelle Kelly for
more information at [email protected]
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SBMS PTA 2011-2012
Fundraising Dinner
Friday, January 20, 2012
Save the date! We’ve got an exciting evening planned for you. Mark your
calendar and stay tuned for more details.
Contact Kimberly Burleson ([email protected]) or Tanna Myers
([email protected]) with questions!
We hope to see you on January 20th!
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BENEFITTING SPRING BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20th, 2012
HOUSTON RACQUET CLUB
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND… THE FAB 5
WE ARE GRATEFUL TO THE MANY FAMILIES WHO HAVE ALREADY MADE
UNDERWRITING DONATIONS!
BIG KAHUNA
Steve & Ashley Birdwell
Lynette & Trey Snider
HANGING TEN
Rachel Brown
Maggie & Jeff Dietert
Bill & Kelly Von Gonten
Melissa & Kenny Baldwin
The Pisters Family
Morgan & Barbara de Marigny
Liz & Matt Rotan
Monica & Jim Muschalik
The Morring Family
MEGA RIPPER
Steve & Linnea Kirchhoff
Autumn & Mike Davidson
The Williams Family
Whitney & Chris Gowan
Jill & Jeff Collins
Cyndee & Andy Rowe
Fabian & Candice Corzo
Ramon Noyola & Carmen Escalante
The Rusnak Family
Kitty & Steve Oldham
Hague & Eric Bing
WE ARE GRATEFUL TO THE MANY FAMILIES WHO HAVE ALREADY MADE
UNDERWRITING DONATIONS!
COWABUNGA
Leah & Allen Crosswell
Brenda & John Crockett
Mark & Maureen Yanke
The Loggenberg Family
Jessica & Paul Parsons
Jim & Marian Cisarik
The Tomlinson Family
Jennifer & Phillip Curry
Julian Ingrid Gonzalez
Tracy & Brett Sarver
The Hickey Family
Sylvia Cumberland
The Greer Family
Lisa & Darrell Taylor
Rahul & Amita Desai
Butch & Kelly Miller
Donovan & Ann Ackerson
Nancy & Richard Golden
Fred & Stephanie Pevow
Rob Adams Properties, Inc.
Helen & Britt Schmidt
Alexia Benavides
Joanna, Patrick & Nick Johnston
Alan & Jane Chung
Harriet & Chris Alexander
Meg & Dave Bissinger
Grace & Camille Macicek
Ms. Cheryl Treat Stewart
Stephanie & Harry Burritt
Cherie & Joe Hoepfl
Mike & Melissa Anderson
Marci & Carlos Hamilton
Sally & Vincemt Giammalva
The Prakash Family
Meredith Rauch & Family
John E. & Julie Kay Hardie
Gary & Carol Wilhelm
Beth & Don Black
Joan & Neil Bremner
The Dean Pappas Family
Jayesh & Binny Patel
Kimberly & Mark Burleson
The Petry Family
The Pferdehirt Family
Bill & Stephanie Stradley
Paula Offenhouse
Veronica & Hector Sanchez
The St. Martin Family
The Tyson Family
The Schneider
The Jeckovich Family
The Deaver Family
Goldman/Aitkens
The Kreindler Family
The Bishara Family
The Daughtry Family
Ronni & Audrey Beyer
Jacqueline & John Wright
Margaret & Doug Rotan
Marisa & Sean Duewel
Sandy & Ken Carbonari
The Bingamon Family
John & Mary Kent Yochum
Cathleen Freedman
Hilary & Tim Purcell
Tom & Jenny Gottschalk
Lauren & Jeff Friedman
Stephen & Stacy McNair
Candy Marks
The Groppe Family
Susan & David Diehl
The Economos Family
Johnny Kaldis
The Meredith Family
The Voyles Family
The Stubbs
Donna & Joe Perillo
Reul & Reul, P.C. – Attorneys
Caroline & Stephen Esses
Liz & Tim Jordan
John Burns & Ana Amicarella
Joe & Michelle Kelly
The Vaughan Family
Debbie & Frank Robinson
COWABUNGA
The Read Family
The Hausmann Family
Jennifer & Lin Espey
Sheri & Chris Beggins
Sandy & John Gilbert
The Weinstein Family
Jackie & Bass Wallace
The Matthews Family
Tysh & Jonathan Mefferd
The Chamberlain Family
Tanna & Greg Myers
The Rawlinson Family
Mark & Mary Lostak
The Kruse Family
The Laderman Family
Carol Hall
Kathy & Mike Mattina
Tammy & Bob Coker
The Watkinson Family
The Lampson Family
The Wendler Family
Daniela White
Abigail Sembiring Family
Clay & Grace Carrell
Laura & Jim Hruzek
Debi & Will Wilson
SURF BUNNY
Chris & Heather Talbert
Michael Maida
Marilyn Fowler
Mike & Cristy Jadick
The Betts Family
Burke & Gail Lane
Todd & Stephanie Kissner
The Hodam Family
Durso – Ollson Family
Ann Samuelson
Summer & Max Pousman
Tammy J. Thomas
Evin Chong
The Milam Family
Adolfo Torres
Takao Koga
Kevin Fitzpatrick
Brenda & Jeb Bartley
The Pittman Family
Presley DeForest
The Laughlins
Sophie Bolt
The Gartner Family
Dawn Spreeman
The Margraves Family
Mike & Angie McGinnis
David & Carol Gilbert
Lynn & Misty Saha
Brad & Geraldine Bliss
The Trammell Family
Edna & Richard Wilshusen
Rick & Janis Bays
Beryl Ramsey
Vita Maida
Underwriters as of 11/16
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Gobble, gobble everyone! It’s that time
of the year when we prepare for turkeys, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. So, it’s in the spirit of the
Thanksgiving season that I would like to thank
everyone for my warm reception here at Spring
Branch Middle School (SBMS). My name is
Emilio Herrera and I am the Communities In
Schools (CIS) project manager at SBMS. CIS
has served students in the Greater Houston
Area since 1979. CIS is a campus-based, nonprofit organization providing direct services and
resources to children with unmet needs. By
surrounding them with a community of support,
CIS strives to empower students to stay in
school and achieve in life.
A CIS-PTA community luncheon will
be hosted Monday, December 5th from
11:45am to 1:00pm on our campus. We hope
that you’ll be able to join us and learn a little
more about CIS! There is no cost for the luncheon but we do kindly ask that you please RSVP
for the event. To do so, please contact Cecilia
Garcia at 713-654-1515 x131 or via e-mail at
[email protected]. The community
luncheon will also serve as an opportunity to
promote the CIS-PTA Coat Drive which will
take place Nov. 29th through Dec. 9th. Donations will be accepted at designated collection
boxes at SBMS or may be collected at the
luncheon.
For more information on CIS of Houston, feel free to visit our website at www.cishouston.org. For more information on CIS at
SBMS, feel free to reach me at (713) 251-4544.
Thank you and HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
Emilio Herrera
Project Manager
Communities In Schools of Houston
Spring Branch Middle School
¡Saludos a todos! Ya se ha llegado esa
época del año en la cual nos llenamos de pavo,
relleno, y postres a reventar. Pues en vísperas
del Día de Acción de Gracias, quisiera dar mis
gracias por la cálida recepción que se me ha
dado aquí en la Escuela Intermedia Spring
Branch (SBMS). Mi nombre es Emilio Herrera y
soy el director de Comunidades en las Escuelas (CIS) en la SBMS. CIS ha servido a estudiantes en la Zona Metropolitana de Houston
desde 1979. CIS es una organización sin fines
de lucro que se dedica a proveer servicios directos y recursos a niños y jóvenes con una
variedad de necesidades. Al rodearlos con una
comunidad que les proporciona apoyo, CIS anima a los estudiantes a permanecer en la escuela y a ser exitosos en la vida.
Un almuerzo comunitario, ofrecido por CIS y la Asociación de Padres y
Maestros (PTA), se llevará a cabo en nuestra
escuela el lunes, 5 de diciembre, de las 11:45
a.m. hasta la 1:00 p.m. ¡Espero que puedan
acompañarnos y que aprendan un poco más
acerca de CIS! No hay costo alguno, pero les
pedimos que nos hagan el favor de hacer una
reservación para el evento. Para hacer justamente eso, por favor comuníquense con la
Srta. Cecilia García al 713-635-1515, ext. 131 ó
por medio de un e-mail a [email protected]. El almuerzo comunitario también
servirá como una oportunidad para promover el
esfuerzo de parte de CIS y PTA en recaudar
abrigos. Cuyo esfuerzo tomará lugar entre el 29
de noviembre hasta el 9 de diciembre. Los abrigos podrán ser donados en cajas designadas
en la SBMS o durante el almuerzo comunitario.
Para más información acerca de
CIS de Houston, búsquenos con toda confianza
en la página red www.cis-houston.org. Para
más información acerca de CIS en la SBMS, mi
número telefónico es el 713-251-4544. ¡Gracias
y FELIZ DÍA de ACCIÓN de GRACIAS!
Emilio Herrera
Director – Comunidades en las Escuelas
Escuela Intermedia Spring Branch
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The SBMS
Choirs
On October 15, fourteen Choir members in sixth, seventh and eighth grades participated in the
SBISD Choir Solo and Ensemble Contest at Spring Forest MS.
All SBMS Choir students excelled and brought home one Outstanding Performance gold medal,
eleven gold and three silver medals!
Those earning gold medals were Zoe Goodling, Megan Duke, Madison Duke, Elena Frederick,
Brianna Trotter, Dominique Fields, Karen Luna, Jasmine Norton, Sarah Stephenson, Zachary
Ocanas and Dallas Sbar. Silver medalists were Karina Esquivel, Natalia Neri and Zoe Goodling.
Receiving the highest honor of Outstanding Performance was sixth grader Grace Klam. Great
job, everyone!
Earlier this month on November 11, there was a school-wide program for Veterans Day.
Students from all organizations in the Music Department were represented and performed
beautifully. Choir students singing solos that day were Sarah Stephenson, Grace Klam, Brianna
Trotter and Zoe Goodling. I am very proud of all Choir, Orchestra and Band students for the
way they performed with such dignity on this occasion.
Our Fall Fundraiser begins on Monday, November 21 and will end on December 1
with all orders and payments being due that day. We will sell cookie dough which
will be delivered in time for the holidays on December 16. While participation in
the fundraiser is optional, please consider having your child participate as we are
raising funds to pay for new uniforms for the girls. There will be another
fundraiser in the spring to help students pay for their Reward Trip in May.
Our last concert for this semester will take place on Thursday, December 8. It will be in the
auditorium and start at 6:30 p.m. with all students needing to show at 5:45 for a warm-up and
closed rehearsal with our accompanist. I look forward to seeing you there!
Important dates coming up are:
January 13-14
February 2
February 3-4
February 7
Region 27 Honor Choir Auditions (7th/8th only)
UIL Clinic for Treble Choir
Region Choir Weekend
Music Department Elementary Presentation for 5th graders
(in auditorium during 2nd and 3rd periods)
If you should have any questions about details of these events, please do not hesitate to
contact me at: [email protected]
Sincerely,
Christine Price
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Orchestra Rocks!
Music Notes from Mrs. Shaw ~
The SBMS Orchestra Kids are Busy Bears and celebrating their many
successes and preparing for the future concerts. Violinists Annie Norris, Philip
Chong, and Aidan Loggenberg, and clarinet player, Patrick Bishara, auditioned
into the Texas Region 27 Orchestra, representing our school’s music programs as Texas’s best musicians. I am so proud of them. Such outstanding musical development and maturity was demonstrated at
Langham Creek High School on November 14th, 18th, and 19th in chair auditions, sectionals, rehearsals,
and concerts. Be sure to congratulate these fine students when you see them.
I encourage orchestra parents to encourage daily practice of specific assignments in order to develop improved playing techniques and to be able to perform music to insure musical development. As
with anything, correct and consistent practice is the only insurance for student success with progress being made in a timely manner. In addition, students are required to attend section rehearsals / orchestra
rehearsals which are graded. If desired, students may study with a private teacher and can apply for a
teacher through their orchestra director.
Our first semester orchestra has celebrated with a skating party, rehearsal treats, lunch time in
the orchestra hall with a short movie time, and in house movie party to watch “CARS 2”. The orchestra
picture make-up date will most likely in January. Specific information will come soon and be posted on the
SBMS Orchestra Web site.
Our beginner orchestra students are learning to play their instruments at a fast pace and I would
like to congratulate them personally. “I believe all of you are doing a wonderful job and I encourage you to
continue your good work!”
I ask you to spread the word to join orchestra to our elementary school students!
Orchestra is a wonderful group to belong to where you can learn to play an awesome string instruments
to play beautiful music in a large orchestra ensemble. “It’s the greatest experience and there is nothing
like it! Students can select string bass, cello, viola, or violin to play. If they already play they can go into
one of two performing orchestras. Music instruments are easily rented or purchased from local violin
shops for very reasonable fees.
Thank you to our parent volunteers for stepping up to help
out so much! You are wonderful and make a world of difference in
our success!
Remember, Practice Every Day That You Eat!
Sincerely Yours,
Shauna Shaw
SBMS Orchestra Director
Email: [email protected]
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Coat Drive Helps our Community Stay Warm
The need has never been greater and it’s never been easier to make a difference in our community.
Here is our opportunity to make sure that nobody goes without such a basic necessity as a coat
this winter.
Spring Branch Middle School (“SBMS”) and Communities in Schools Houston (“CIS”) are
collecting gently used coats and jackets. Coats and jackets of all shapes and sizes are welcome.
We will be distributing donations to local children and adults. The program is an easy way for you
and your family to pass along coats and jackets that you no longer need.
What:
New or gently used coats and jackets (ANY SIZE)
When:
November 29th through December 9th
Where:
SBMS-Collection box will be by the front office
Donations will also be collected at the CIS luncheon
at SBMS on December 5th. Please come and enjoy a
free
lunch
and
learn
more
about
CIS
(www.cishouston.org).
We can make a difference! If you have any questions, please contact Jacqueline Wright
at [email protected].
2012 PTA mee ngs: The Bear Facts 2012 Newsle er Deadlines: January 23 February 28 March 26 April 23 May 22 January 9 March 12 May 14 Please email your ar cles/pictures to: [email protected]
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Make sure you stay connected with a Community Network/Email Tree for your child’s grade level! To be included, please send your name and email address to the appropriate grade level contact below . SBMS ~ 20011—2012 6th Grade: Melissa Lanford * [email protected] 7th Grade: Laura Dye * [email protected] 8th Grade: Lisa Taylor * [email protected] th
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For 7 and 8 Grade, if you were on the email tree last year then you do NOT need to resend your informa on.
Asegúrese de permanecer conectado con una Red Comunitaria/Árbol de Correos Electrónicos (Community Network/Email Tree), para el nivel de grado de su hijo. Para ser incluido, por favor envíe un correo electrónico con su nombre y dirección electrónica al contacto apropiado de abajo. SBMS ~ 2011‐2012 6˚ Grado: Melissa Lanford * [email protected] 7˚ Grado: Laura Dye * [email protected] 8˚ Grado: Lisa Taylor * [email protected] Para los Grados 7˚y 8˚: Si estuvieron en el árbol de correos electrónicos el año pasado, NO necesitan reenviar su información. The Bear Facts Page 25