Point Isabel Independent School District

Point Isabel Independent School District

Volume 7 Issue 2 October 2011
Point Isabel I.S.D. Success in Sports!
Welcome
Dear Reader,
Young, innocent minds sometimes are
the wisest - and funniest. Here are some
quotes from children that can apply to
all ages:
“Never trust a dog to watch your food”
-Patrick, age 10
T
he Port Isabel Varsity football team
was Rio Grande Valley Chevy Dealers
and Channel 4 “Team of the Week” for the
week of September 19-23, 2011.
They were chosen from all the teams in
the valley. Every week the Chevy group in
conjunction with Channel 4 pick one team
out of the valley and they are presented
with a trophy and a newscast.
T
he 7th grade Lady Tarpons Cross
Country team holds the first place
trophy they won at the Edcouch-Elsa
meet on Saturday, October 1. Top
finishers were Simone Harry, 3rd place,
Brisia Gonzalez, 6th place, Kenedy
Martinez, 8th place, Jasmine Saldivar,
11th place, Clara Christensen, 20th place,
and Daniela Pazos, 41st place.
The others who finished strong included
Leslie Torres, Marissa Simpson, Joanna
Cuevas, Abigail Cisneros, and Camryn
Fridy. This was the second consecutive
first place finish for the Lady Tarpons,
who won at La Feria the previous week.
Derry Elementary Helping Bastrop
D
erry Elementary students, banded together to
help their peers at Bastrop whose homes and
possessions were destroyed by wildfires.
Derry Student Council joined together in a statewide initiative in light of the fires. They raised $550
to help their fellow students and educators in the
Bastrop area.
“When you want something expensive, ask
your grandparents.”
-Matthew, age 12
“Wear a hat when feeding seagulls.”
-Rocky, age 9
“Never try to hide a piece of broccoli in a
glass of milk.”
-Rosemary, age 7
“Never ask for anything that costs more
than $5 when your parents are doing
taxes. “
- Carrol, age 9
“Don’t ever be too full for dessert.”
-Kelly, age 10
“Don’t pick on your sister when she’s
holding a baseball bat.”
-Joel, age 12
“Listen to your brain. It has lots of
information.”
-Chelsey, age 7
“Never dare your little brother to paint the
family car.”
-Phillip, age 13
“Forget the cake, go for the icing.”
-Cynthia, age 8
“Remember the two places you are always
welcome - church and grandma’s house.”
-Joanne, age 11
“PIISD does not discriminate on basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or provision of services, programs or activities.”
Port Isabel Rotary Club Donate Books to Garriga
Elementary
Port Isabel Rotary Club donated copies of “Llama Llama Red Pajamas” in honor
of Jumpstart for Reading. The Port Isabel Rotary Club has donated books to
the elementary school in keeping with its goal to promote literacy.
The students and faculty would like to say a big “THANK YOU!” to the Port
Isabel Rotary Club.
Point Isabel Independent School District
Dear Parents and Community Members,
It is with great pride and love for this community that I
continue to serve as your Superintendent. School Districts
across Texas are faced with new state assessments (STAAR
and End of Course) which have higher academic standards as
well as budget constraints. Nevertheless, we are truly committed to a quality education for all students.
This past year we were blessed with the District, Derry,
Garriga and Junior High School being TEA Recognized. Our
School Board was honored with Region One’s School Board
of the Year Award. In addition, many of our other accomplishments include
Tarpons!
Superintendent’s Message
but not limited to: UIL Academic Champions at the Elementary Schools and Junior High, 45 elementary students qualified for the Duke Talent Identification Program Award, National Center for
Education Achievement Campus Award, 7 Regional and 2 State Junior High Science Fair Qualifiers, Title I, Part A Distinguished Progress Award, 1st Place in State and 1 International Qualifier in
DECA, HS State Champions in Texas Small School Bands, 4th in State Marching Contest, 1 student
placed 3rd in State Track and 6th in State Cross Country, Football District Champs, Soccer District
Champs, Varsity Girls Track District Champs and many more outstanding extra-curricular awards in
cheerleading, dance groups, athletics and band.
We appreciate your support as we move into a more rigorous curricula and higher expectations.
We cannot impress upon you the importance of sending your child to school daily. Together we can
achieve all as we continue our Tradition of Excellence!
Sincerely,
E. R. Pineda, Ed. D.
Superintendent
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Events
National School Bus Safety Week
October 17-21, 2011
Every day, more than 26 million students ride school bus transportation to and from
school. To celebrate School Bus Safety Week, the American School Bus Council is
sharing the following safety tips for parents and students.
For Students:
•
Be alert to traffic. Check both ways for cars before stepping off the bus.
•
Make eye contact with the bus driver and wait for the bus driver’s signal before
crossing the street.
•
Walk in front of the bus and stay in a safe place away from the street.
•
Before leaving the sidewalk, look for the flashing red lights.
•
Never go under the bus to retrieve something you have dropped.
For Parents:
•
Have your child ride the school bus to and from school instead of having or riding
with teenage passengers.
•
Never attempt to go around or pass a school bus when the stop arm is down. The
stop arm, which consists of a stop sign and red flashing lights, requires drivers in
all states to stop.
•
Review the above safety rules with your child regularly.
•
Get to know the parents of other riders. You will learn about the other children
who are riding along with your child.
•
Team with other parents to get involved and monitor bus stops and bus routes.
Voice concerns immediately to your school district.
Get to know your school’s transportation coordinator and your child’s bus driver. They
are trained professionals who see your child daily. They would be happy to tell you
about the safety features on the bus and the responsibility drivers have for keeping
their passengers safe. Keep phone numbers handy in case the bus is delayed or in the
event of an emergency.
Sign up for American School Bus council updates to stay informed about the
latest safety information, news and information on school buses at www.
americanschoolbuscouncil.com.
Project P.U.E.N.T.E Tutorial Schedule
Project P.U.E.N.T.E welcomes all students who are in need of academic assistance to
participate in the morning and afternoon tutoring classes.
Derry Elementary: October 9-15
Fire Prevention Week
October 10-14
National School Lunch Week
October 13
High School Compass Testing at Port
Isabel High School Rm. 402 8 a.m. - 12
p.m.
October 15
Port Isabel High School Saturday
Academy at Port Isabel High School from
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
BandUIL Pigskin at San Benito High
School at 4:15 p.m.
October 17-21
National School Bus Safety Week
Teen Read Week at Port Isabel Junior
High
October 18
TAKS ELA Exit Level (Retest)
Regular School Board Meeting at Central
Office at 6 p.m.
High School Compass testing at Port
Isabel High School Rm. 402 from 8 a.m.
- 12 p.m.
October 19
TAKS Math Exit Level (Retest)
October 20
TAKS Science Exit Level (Retest)
October 21
TAKS Social Studies Exit Level (Retest)
October 24-28
Red Ribbon Week
October 26
Progress Reports go out
October 27
Homecoming Parade beginning at Boys
and Girls Club at 5:30 p.m.
October 28
Junior High School Halloween Dance
October 29
High School Homecoming Dance 8 p.m.
- 12 p.m.
7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Port Isabel Junior High: 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
3:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Port Isabel High School: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Eventos
October 9-15
Semana de Prevencion de Incendios
Cada día, más de 26 millones de estudiantes usan el transporte de autobús escolar. Para
celebrar la semana de la seguridad de Transporte Escolar, el Consejo
Americano de
Transporte Escolar comparte los siguientes consejos de seguridad para los padres y los
estudiantes.
Para Estudiantes:
•
Estar alerta al trafico. Revisar ambos sentidos para coches antes de bajar del
autobus.
•
Haz contacto visual con el conductor y espera la señal del conductor de autobús
antes de cruzar la calle.
•
Camina frente del autobús, permanece en un lugar seguro lejos de la calle.
•
Antes de abandonar la acera, busca el parpadeo de las luces rojas.
•
Nunca intentes recuperar algo que se ha caído debajo del autobús.
Para Padres:
•
Haga que su hijo use el transporte escolar para ir y venir de la escuela en lugar de
usar transporte regular con otros adolescentes.
•
Nunca trate de dar la vuelta o pasar un autobús escolar cuando el brazo de
la parada se ha reducido. El brazo de parada, que consta de una señal de alto y
luces intermitentes rojas, requiere, en todos los Estados, que los conductores se
detengan.
October 10-14
Semana Nacional de Almuerzos Escolares
October 13
Examen Compass en Port Isabel High School
en Port Isabel High School salon no. 402 de 8
a.m. - 12 p.m.
October 15
Academia de Sabado en Port Isabel High
School de 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
UIL Pigskin de Banda en San Benito High
School a las 4:15 p.m.
October 17-21
Semana de prevencion de incendios
“Teen Read Week” en Port Isabel Junior High
October 18
Examen TAKS ELA 11o grado (retoma)
Junta del Consejo Escolar en la oficina
central a las 6 p.m.
Examen Compass en Port Isabel High School
salon no. 402 de 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
•
Revise las reglas de seguridad anteriores con su hijo regularmente.
October 19
Examen TAKS 11o grado matematicas
(retoma)
•
Conozca a los padres de otros estudiantes que usan el mismo autobús escolar.
Usted aprenderá acerca de los otros niños que están viajando junto con su hijo.
October 20
Examen TAKS 11o grado ciencias (retoma)
•
Únase con otros padres para vigilar las paradas de autobús y rutas de los autobuses,
comunique inmediatamente cualquier preocupación referente al transporte
escolar a su distrito escolar.
October 21
Examen TAKS 11o ciencias sociales (retoma)
Conozca al coordinador de transporte de la escuela y conductor de autobús de su hijo.
Son profesionales capacitados que ven a su hijo diariamente, con gusto le informaran
acerca sobre las características de seguridad en el autobús y las responsabilidades que
los conductores tienen para mantener a sus pasajeros seguros. Mantenga números de
teléfono a mano en caso que el autobús se retrasa o en el caso de una emergencia.
Regístrese con el Consejo Americano de Transporte Escolar para mantenerse informado
sobre la más reciente información de seguridad, noticias e información sobre los
autobuses escolares en www.americanschoolbuscouncil.com.
Derry Elementary Ayudando a
Bastrop
October 24-28
Semana de campaña contra las drogas
October 26
Reportes de progreso
October 27
Desfile de “Homecoming” empieza en el club
Boys and Girls a las 5:30 p.m.
October 28
Baile de Halloween en Junior High School
October 29
Baile de “Homecoming” de 8 p.m. - 12 p.m.
E
studiantes de Derry Elementary, se unieron para
ayudar a sus compañeros en Bastrop, cuyas casas
y pertenencias fueron destruidas por los incendios
forestales.
El Consejo de Estudiantes de Derry se unieron en
una iniciativa a nivel estatal a la luz de los fuegos.
Se recaudaron $ 550 para ayudar a sus compañeros
estudiantes y educadores en el área de Bastrop.
“PIISD no discrimina a base de raza, color, origen nacional, religion, sexo, edad o discapacidad en empleo en la provision de servicios o actividades”